A very good quality Annamese dark brown rosewood and mother of pearl inlaid stationary tray for the Scholar’s Table. Rectangular form with raised feet.
Decorated with mother of pearl inlays to all four sides with figures in garden setting: rocks, branches, pagodas and bridges, butterflies etc.
Nguyen Dynasty Vietnam, 19th Century.
Condition: fair.
Size:
L. 31 x W. 18,5 x H. 10 cm square
Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Buddhist Pottery Zodiac Jar
This interesting pottery jar was made during the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279), or possibly the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368) and has been been excavated from a Buddhist site in Yunnan province. It is made from a relatively highly-fired grey pottery. The reddish-brown surface colour is from the iron-rich burial soil.
Strips of clay have been applied to the outer wall to form six lotus leaves...
Width of Saucer: 12.1 cm (4.8 in)
Height of Saucer: 3 cm (1.2 in)
Width of Cup: 8.3 cm (3.3 in)
Height of Cup: 4.6 cm (1.8 in)
Height of Display: 18.3 cm (7.4 in)
Wonderful example of Chinese famille rose porcelain; a fine cup and sauce with floral decoration presented on an early timber and felt stand; fine porcelain; excellent condition
A beautiful, extremely rare, and early First Period Worcester coffee cup and saucer, each piece finely molded with fluting resembling pleats. The small, bell shaped cup has a crisply molded triple scroll handle with a pronounced thumb rest and a full blown rose in the inside...
Apulian salt cellar with rounded rim band and concave sided bottom.
Warm brownish gloss with fingermarks around the base, where held during dipping.
Similar bowls are known from southern Italy, notably eastern Lucania, northern Apulia and Campania.
For an Apulian example, close in shape and size, cf. Beazley Archive vase no. 9014281.
Ceramic
Apulian, late 4th century BC
D. 6 cm (2.4 in)
H. 4.1 cm (1.6 in)
Intact and fine...
This is Japanese edo hemp indigo katabira tsutsugaki kimono Rare. It is textile in Edo period(1800-1867). There is a little repair mark. There is a little small hole. However, the state is very good. It is dyeing and weaving of the nature of indigo. It is a valuable excellent article. This is the one in the Kyushu region. size::length:127cm (49.9inch) sleeve to sleeve:128cm (50inch) Box.2
It is a sashiko hanten from the Meiji era. All sashiko are hand-sashiko. It was made in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture during the Meiji era. The white thread is used to express indigo-dyed cotton-type dyeing with sashiko stitches. There is a little dirt. But it doesn't stand out. There is no damage. The condition is very good. Cotton is thick and feels good. It is a valuable gem. Size::length 70cm (27.6inch)
Pair of Edwardian Georgian sterling silver covered serving dishes. Made by John Round & Son Ltd in Sheffield in 1904. Each: Rectangular with chamfered corners and tapering sides. Cover raised and chamfered with twist-lock ring handle. Handle, covers, and rim gadrooned with scallop shells and leafing scrolls. A gorgeous twosome—make that foursome because the covers convert to bowls. Fully marked. Excellent condition.
Overall dimensions: H 6 1/4 x W 13 x D 9 1/2 in...
18th Century Chinese Tibetan Bronze Copper Repousse Kwan Yin Buddha
It is 5 inches (12.7 cm) tall by 3.3 inches (8.4 cm) wide. It is 193 gram.
It has loss of patina, pitting, firing cracks, missing hand held accessory, small dents at the knees, casting imperfections at the hair, oxidation, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A lovely early North-European bronze tripod Pan, dating to mid-late 18th. century AD.
An early type of Scandinavian cuphrite brass metal pan for open fire with three legs and a closed handle. Later crude owners initials from time of use are dating to c. 1800. This particular alloy and type was made c. 1750-1780.
The pan with wonderful patina, extensive wear and repairs from the time of use.
Size: c. 33,6 cm. long incl. the handle...
1796-1820 Jiaqing Period Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Charger with Scholars
It is 2 inches (5 cm) tall by 15 inches (38 cm) wide. It is 4.5 Lb.
It has dark spots, firing cracks, rubbing of paint and gold, glaze cracks, crazing, and a chip at the lip (as seen in the photos).
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1900's Japanese Bronze Relief Dragon Vase with Crystal Ball
It is 12.6 inches (32 cm) tall by 10.4 inches (26.5 cm) wide. It weighs 7.2 lb.
It has oxidation, pitting, chips and cracks at the base and dragon's body, stains, a small section of the dragon's body slightly wobbles, felt stickers' residues at the bottom, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A lovely early North-European bronze tripod Pan, dating to the 17th.-18th. century AD.
An early type of Scandinavian bronze or bell-metal pan for open fire with three legs and a closed handle. Later crude owners initials and dating to 1806. This particular alloy and type dates to c. 1690-1720.
The pan with wonderful patina, extensive wear and numerous repairs from the time of use...
A scarce and very impressive large white bronze / bell metal Cauldron, Northern Europe, Sweden or Denmark, c. mid 18th. century.
The exceptional cauldron were part of luxery interior of a kitchen of an important mansion / manor in the 18th. century and is with initials from the family. The cauldron is tanding three seperately cast legs and two Gothic style handles are attached, concenthric decoration and initials in relief as part of the casting.
Size: c. 37 cm. wide and 22...
This is wonderful Japanese antique tsutsugaki textile of umakake horse Cover in Edo period. The material is thick indigo dye cotton. As for the design of the rabbit that flies between waves, the design like auspicious. There is slightly a stain. There is no damage. The state is very good. The family crest at the center is very unusual kasa. size: Width:150cm (59.1inch) Length:62cm (24.4inch)
This is shirushi hanten jacket of very rare indigo dye cotton in Edo period.It can be worn.
It is shirushi hanten of the buddhist temple in Kyoto. The motif of the back and the chest is very impressive.
There is a little stain. There is one pinhole. However, it doesn't stand out.
The state is very good in thick cotton.
Warm touch of the indigo dye cotton in Edo period is wonderful. I must feel it for the hand. It recommends it for your collection.
size:length:91cm(35.8inch) ...
Antique Himalayan tsha tsha (small votive plaque) depicting White Tara seated on a lotus throne. White Tara (the Mother of all Buddhas) is worshipped as the embodiment of the maternal aspect of compassion. Her seven eyes allow her to see all suffering.
Tsha Tsha were cast of clay mixed with ground incense and sacred ash. They were dried in the sun and painted with polychrome pigments. Small votives like this one were left as offerings at spiritual sites along a pilgrim's route. This t...
Antique Himalayan tsha tsha (small votive plaque) depicting a red bodhisattva seated on a lotus throne. Tsha Tsha were cast of clay mixed with ground incense and sacred ash. They were dried in the sun and painted with polychrome pigments. Small votives like this one were left as offerings at spiritual sites along a pilgrim's route.
Age: 18th century
Dimensions: 3 3/4" high x 3 1/8" wide x 1 3/8" deep