Satsuma fine earthenware vase, Kinkozan kilns. Decor of absolute rarity. Two panels with a cracked cream-white background are decorated on one side with a palace scene representing the Empress and her dancer and musical courtesans and on the other side the Mikado fighter. Indeed, above the central figure floats a flag bearing the imperial emblem of Japan, the 32 petalled chrysanthemum...
Wonderful tactile slinky watch chain. To be a proper watch chain, the chain must be over 50" long, as they were originally made (shorter chains are simply cut up watch chains). Snake chains are a favorite link because of the slinky smooth texture and the way the link bounces back when adjusted...
Set of 6 Victorian sterling silver equestrian place card holders. Made by Samuel Jacob in London, 1896-1902. Cut out with chasing, stippling, and tooling. Each different with jockeys, polo players, and hedge-jumping hunters. Hinged c-scroll support.
Fully marked including date letters 1896 (3), 1901 (1), and 1902 (2). Five holders have each a different design number; the numbers were registered between 1894 and 1897. Three have retailer’s stamp (Thornhill & Co.)...
A Japanese Boxwood netsuke depicting a Dutchman with a child on his shoulder and a trumpet.
Excellent blond patina on the front in contrast to the darker part on the back.
Large holes in the image on the side.
Edo period late XVIII century
Sizes: 8 x 3 x 2.5 cm.
Condition report: Good condition
George V sterling silver vase. Made by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd in Sheffield in 1913. Tapering and girdled tube on stepped foot. Flared and castellated rim with applied molding and ornament. Lion’s head side mounts with hinged and turned rings. Fully marked, including design no. 13163. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 10 1/4 x D 4 1/2 in. Weight: 14.5 troy ounces. #BX034
George V sterling silver vase. Made by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd in Sheffield in 1912. Tapering and girdled tube on stepped foot. Flared and castellated rim with applied molding and ornament. Lion’s head side mounts with hinged and turned rings. Fully marked, including design no. 13163. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 10 1/4 x D 4 1/2 in. Weight: 15.5 troy ounces. #BX033
George V sterling silver vase. Made by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd in London in 1911. Tapering and girdled tube on stepped foot. Flared and castellated rim with applied molding and ornament. Lion’s head side mounts with hinged and turned rings. Fully marked, including design no. 13163. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 10 1/4 x D 4 1/2 in. Weight: 14.5 troy ounces. #BX032
A very rare 18th Century QING DYNASTY BLUE & WHITE PORCELAIN TEAPOT, WITH INTEGRATED GILDED ELEMENTS. It depicts
a multi participant scene in a Chinese Court. The upper part and lid have decorations of flowers and fruit, gilding and a fine red glaze ring around the top cover. The teapot is connected to a grip made of metal alloy with a double hinge. Dimensions including the grip is 9.5"
height, excluding the grip it is 6 3/4", diameter 5 1/8" (24/17 cm, 13 cm diameter)...
An important large seated bronze figure of Buddha, Thailand, 15th.- early 16th. century AD.
Lovely buddha in an exceptional quality and condition. He is crowned and seated in the deepest of concentration, in the "Samadhi" - meditation mudra.
Made by very skilled artisans with a fantastic expression; highly arched brows, downcast eyes and the distinctive extra line around the mouth. Three stepped throne with sharp lifted corners...
An attractive late medieval bronze opium weight in the old classical style featuring the unusual elongated octagonal base. Depicting a ‘Toe’ or lionbeast, Burma c. 1550 AD
Note the circular verification mark at the front of the base.
Weight: 75,56 grams = 5 Tical
Rarity: Rare.
Refference: Gear Group 4/2. Mikkelsen p.128, figure 65a...
A rare and interesting tiny bronze bronze weight of the rare early Mon duck type, Classic period, c. 1600 AD (or even earlier).
Weight: 5,23 grams = 1/3 Tical.
The bird without beak appendages, note the fine stepped octagonal base.
Condition: Choice Very fine for the excarvated type, green and brown patina and earthern encrustations.
Reff. Gear group 4; Mikkelsen p...
Height: 23 cm (9.3 in)
Width: 10 cm (4 in)
Quality period Chinese porcelain Imari vase; iron red and underglaze blue decoration showing flowing peony florals surrounding rock-work supporting a vessel; a fine ruyi border below the rim and standing lappets above the base; good condition
A Jizhou bottle in Meiping form was applied on the surface with snowflakes glaze effects.
It was in perfect condition when crackles were yielded under the retrospective glaze...
A Rare piece of Buddhism relics was found in fine condition.
Only one original defects on the top left, the piece was in great look.
Height: 17.2cm, Width:13.6cm, Depth:5.0cm.(without stand)
An acrylic stand is in clouded.
A Custom-made cotton box is included.
A serene QING DYNASTY HAND CARVED GENUINE TURQUOISE DEITY WITH A BABY, ca. 1850 She is draped in long robes fluttering at the sleeves, her hair in a fine chignon. The turquoise of this divine statuette is of high quality, with even coloration. Dimensions without the wooden base are 8 cm x 3.5 cm.
Comes with the custom made wooden base.
A very nice earlier Shan Duck or Hamsa Bird with old bird? verification mark at the hexagonal base. Smooth neck, one spike on the top and ear-shaped wing.
312 grams = 20 tical. Massive piece!
Condition: Choice very fine!, Lovely old brown and green patina.
Rarity: Common / w. scarce verification mark.
Provenance: John Abrahamsen Collection, important Danish private collection of c...
Fine Etruscan chalice supported by a tall, slender stem. Three parallel grooves and a sharply cut carination decorate the exterior of the bowl...
A rare and absolutely stunning QING DYNASTY PLATE WITH TURQUOISE GLAZE, ca. 1850. Size: 11" diameter (28 cm. diameter).
No chips, hairlines nor restorations whatsoever.
Song dynasty white glaze conical shape bowl with flower motif, pair 2 pieces, good condition please see picture for detail, size 12.5 cm diameter.
Tang - Five dynasties Yue green glaze celadon bowl, part of the rim has been restored, please see picture for detail, size: 15.5 cm diameter.
Qing dynasty 19th century blue and white large censer with dragon chasing flaming pearl motif, good condition with glaze chip at lower rim, please see picture for detail, size: 25 cm diameter.
A Very Fine/Rare Korean Square Fragrant Women’s Ornament (Norigae) (각향-角香노리걔) 19th C.: $700, Korean, Joseon dynasty, 19th century.
It’s a single brown clay Norigae (향낭-香囊/각향-角香노리) for women molded with two Chinese characters each sides, each other side molded in 동인당 (同仁堂), and a piece of mother of pearl inlaid with floral patterns molded on another side with a long red string and tassels. It’s in good condition with dark brown patina, it me...
19th Century Chinese Japanese Soapstone Embellished Lacquer Snuff Bottle
It is 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) tall including stand by 2.6 inches (6.7 cm) wide. It is 108.3 gram.
It has hairline cracks, flea bite chips at the inlays, missing beads, glued to the stand, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Pair of 1900's Chinese Kesi Embroidery Civil Rank Badge (Buzi) Egret
They are 10.8 inches (27.5 cm) long by 10.6 inches (27 cm) wide.
They have wears, loose and pulling of threads, frayed edges, small tears, stains, and discoloration (as seen in the photos).
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Another lovely and very old bronze weight, Mon duck type, 1636-1700 AD.
Weight: 79,67 grams = 5 Tical.
The bird without beak appendages and sort of 'sleeping', octagonal base with concenthric lines and verification mark of 4-rayed star at the side of base. Added mass.
Condition: Nice Very Fine for type, dark green patina with earthern encrustations!.
Reff. Gear group 4; Mikkelsen p. 114 fig. 49-50.
Rarity: Scarce.
Provenance: John...
18th Century Chinese Bronze Censer Marked "Xuande"
It is 7.5 inches (19 cm) tall by 5.6 inches (14.2 cm) wide. It is 1140 gram.
It has oxidation, rubbing of patina, chips, hairline cracks and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A beautiful seated bronze figure of a seated female deity, Hinduism, India, c. 18th. century.
Small figure that we believe could be a figural weight; of a female deity seated on a stepped throne with vertical lines. She is seated crosslegged with the Vishnu style crown and holding an ever?.Come from a collection only holding antique opium weights
Superb glossy old patina, so we think it has quite some age to it.
Heright 6 cm. and weighing 110 grams, quite heavy!...
An choice bronze 5 tical opium weight with lovely patina, ca. 1750-1776 AD.
Attractive weight of the Toe type, with a octagonal base engraved with concenthric lines and fine details to the cast.
Possible released by King Hsinbyushin in connection with his war campaigns into Manipur, Lanna and Siam in 1763-1767. Reff: Leif B. Mikkelsen 'Opium Weights', p.133, fig. 71.
Weight: 80 grams (Weight unit: 15,8-16,4 grams)
Condition: Nice very fine. Wear as exp...
A rarely offered, early bronze opium weight of Burmese origin, 1600 AD!
Highly attractive massive bronze weight of the archaic style with a round base with verticals, beautyfully made, depicting a ‘Toe’ or lionbeast – a mythical animal. Added weightmass between legs and a circular verification mark at the front of base. Very charming early asian antique!
One of the finest in the Abrahamsen collection, in our opinion, since it combines size, early classic style with a...
Yuan dynasty Shufu white glaze bowl with dragon motif, rim have restoration and hairline please see picture for detail, size: 19.5 cm diameter.
Height: 28.4 cm (11.3 in)
Width: 11.5 cm (4.7 in)
Depth: 11.5 cm (4.7 in)
Weight: 1.1 kg
Quality old Thai bronze Buddha bust on a timber plinth; age-related surface wear; finely cast and in good condition
Antique Indian necklace of 19 large silver beads. Strung on twine with a large amber bead for closure. Each bead is subtly fluted, collared and has rich patination.
Age: circa 1900
Dimensions: 17" long (each bead is 1 3/8" long)
Antique Indian Bindriware lidded container. Made of iron with fine gold inlaid designs of scrolling vines and flowers. A rounded body sits on a high foot with a round base. Two handles on either side continue the scrolling floral pattern. This type of metal work originates from the area of Bindar, India and has long been valued as a symbol of wealth.
Age: circa 1880
Dimensions: 6 1/4" high x 7" long x 5" wide
Antique Indian Bindriware vase. Made of bronze with silver overlay and incised designs of scrolling vines and flowers. This type of metal work originates from the area of Bindar, India and has long been valued as a symbol of wealth.
Age: 19th century
Dimensions: 10 3/4" high x 5 1/4" wide
Deity probably Taoist in soapstone. The god is standing, brandishing the Ying and the Yang. It must refer to a specific character and a story or legend. The work is finely executed and the style of the carving is unusual, cartoonish. In addition, the artist allowed himself to cheat by abnormally moving the left ear too close to the eye so that, seen from the front, the face is balanced. Like the columns of Greek temples which are bent to compensate for the optical effect or like certain porches ...
Antique Japanese scroll painting of an eagle. Skillfully painted and possibly of the Kanō School. The eagle stands on a rock over crashing waves. Large scale and dramatic with each feather delineated. Painted in ink and light colors on paper.
Age: Edo Period 1603-1867
Dimensions: Total size: 82 1/2" high x 41" wide (44" wide including rollers). Size of art: 54" high x 35" wide
A rare variant of a heavy Hamsa bird bronze opium weight, dating c. 1820-1850.
Weight: 317 grams = 20 Tical.
Interestingly this weight has a finely incised small bird on the front of the base, instead of the usual 6-rayed star. The first ever we've had with this rare mark of value.
Condition: Nice Very Fine, choice for type, lovely greyish-brown patina!.
Provenance: John Abrahamsen Collection, important Danish private collection of c. 250 Opium weigh...
A stunning massive bronze golden Hamsa opium weight of a fine early style, c. 1760-1780 AD.
Weight: 311 = 20 Tical and corresponds to a weight-standard of 15,55 grams, which place it in the mid 18th. century.
The golden Hamsa with lovely details and standing on an large octagonal base stamped with the 9-rayed star.
Condition: Choice Very Fine! Lovely brown patina, some overall wear as always with earlier Golden Hamsas.
Reff. Gear group 3; Mikkelsen ...
A finely matched set of 7 bronze Hamsa bird opium weights, all from the same undertype of Shan hamsas, issued from ca. 1770 AD.
The set includes some nice weights from the massive 20 tical weight all the way down to the scarce 1/4 Tical weight.
This Hamsa-type can be dated to c. 1770-1820. They have normal hexagonal bases, engraved with concenthric lines. Six rayed star mark at the base.
Set includes weights of:
317 grams = 20 Tical: Very fine, brown pa...
A fantastic completely matched set of 8 earlier bronze opium weights, all from the same undertype of To's (Straigt up tail and 4-rays), (King Alaungpaya), ca. 1750 AD.
Interesting and scarce set that includes most all the weights that were made - from the massive 20 tical weight all the way down to the tiny and extremely rarely seen 1/4 Tical! This To type has octagonal bases engraved with concenthric lines and fine details to the cast. A star with 4 rays is stamped in front of the ba...
Qing 19th century Shiwan red glazed plate with dragon motif, good condition no damage please see picture for detail, size: 19.5 cm diameter.
A beautiful matched pair of Late Ming Dynasty plates measuring 8” diameter
A beautiful pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain painting plates measuring 9.25”
Small cast bronze incense burner. The cast iron is very thick. The object is very heavy. It is treated like Japanese Raku stoneware, leaving a pronounced rustic look. Do not think of an easier job, quite the contrary, the finish with a scraper of the bronze and the polishing are neat. Style very rarely used in ceramics. On the lid a shishi serves as a button. Below an indeciphered mark cast in hollow.
Excellent very old bronze patina. Probably Japanese and surely 18° or before. It is not unrea...
A pair of English 19th. Sheridan style Diamond back faux bamboo side chairs antique leather seats h: 33”, W:18”,d: 16”
Majapahit Kingdom 14 - 15th century Tuff stone figure of Kubera (God of wealth) size: 10 cm height. overall in good condition with right hand missing please picture for detail.
Majapahit Kingdom 14 - 15th century Tuff stone figure of Parvati (goddess of fertility wife of Shiva), size 8 cm height.
Majapahit is a Hindhu Kingdom reign at late 13 to 15th century in east Java Indonesia.
Possibly issued by Anaukpetlin, in connection with his war campagns against the Shan states in 1605-1614.
Weight: 29 grams= 2 tical.
Condition: Nice for type. even wear and a fine green patina with some earthern encrustations.
Reff. Mikkelsen p. 130 fig. 67.
Provenance: John Abrahamsen Collection, important Danish private collection of c. 250 Opium weights, hand-picked from 1991-2006, by the collector from German British and Danish dealers. Comes with ...
Vase of exceptional size in Satsuma earthenware. It is extremely difficult to make such a large and above heavy earthenware because the audacious shape carries a risk of subsidence during firing. It is certain that the artist must have used supports during the firing. It is a technical feat of a master potter. The enamels and gilding are of high quality as can be seen on the best satsuma creations. The decoration is also atypical with a beautiful decorative effect and a surprising aesthetic. At ...
Ming dynasty Interregnum blue and white large bowl with landscape and human motif, good condition with small glaze chip at outer rim, please see picture for detail, size: 14 cm diameter.
Yuan - early Ming Hongwu blue and white small bowl with flower scroll motif, good condition with small glaze chip at the rim, please see picture for detail, size: 9.5 cm diameter.
Yuan - early Ming Hongwu blue and white small bowl with flower motif, good condition with faint line at the rim, please see picture for detail, size: 10 cm diameter.
Yuan - early Ming Hongwu blue and white small bowl with three friends of winter motif, good condition with small glaze chip at outer rim, please see picture for detail, size: 9 cm diameter.
Rare late Yuan - early Ming Hongwu blue and white small bowl with flower peony motif, good condition with small chip at the rim please see picture for detail, size: 8.5 cm diameter.
An very attractive massive To or Beast type of bronze opium weight, Burmese, 1550-1630.
Weight: 304 grams = 20 tical
A scarce early type of weight on a hexagonal decorated base with round circular depression mark at the front.
Condition: Choice for the high age, smooth even wear and lovely olive patina.
Reff. Mikkelsen p. 142, figure
Provenance: John Abrahamsen Collection, important Danish private collection of c. 250 Opium weights, han...
A nice scarce Golden Hamsa bronze opium weight of Burma, early weight with octagonal base, c. 1730-1760.
Weight: 155 grams = 10 Tical.
The bird with with beak appendages, octagonal base.
Condition: Very fine, much smooth wear, nice brown patina.
Reff. Gear group 3; Mikkelsen p. 116 fig. 51-52.
Provenance: John Abrahamsen Collection, important Danish private collection of c. 250 Opium weights, hand-picked from 1991-2006, by the collector f...
Tang - Five dynasties Yue celadon censer, restored condition broken piece please see picture for detail, size: 12 cm diameter.
Yuan dynasty blue and white washer bowl, part of the rim has been damage and restored, please see picture for detail, size: 12 cm diameter.
late Ming 17th century Chongzhen Tianqi blue and white large bowl with flower and Buddhist symbol motif, good condition minor glaze fritts rim, size: 15 cm diameter.
Qing dynasty 18 - 19th century Dehua figure of Buddha, good condition please see picture for detail, size: 7 cm height.