GUANGXU IRON-RED FOUR-CHARACTER MARK AND OF THE PERIOD (1875-1908)
The globular body, supported on a short foot, painted around the body with two dragon in pursuit of flaming pearls amidst scrolling clouds, all in-between a band of lappets above the foot and key-fret border under the rim
Height 11.5 cm Width 14 cm
Perfect condition, no chips, cracks, or hairlines and free from restorations.
Fantastic set of 6 Oribe dishes for sweets from the Edo Period, C.1880. Trademark geometric designs and iron markings with famed Oribe olive colors. Each plate 5" x 4". Ask for shipping quote.
Chinese soapstone carving of a scene from a folk tale: the famous Tang Dynasty poet, Meng Haoran (689-740) ventures out into the snow with his young attendant in search of plum blossoms in the snowy hills. In finding this hint of early spring, he hoped to find inspiration for his poems. They see an amazing plum tree starting it's bloom in the cold of late winter...
Antique Japanese two section isho tansu from the Sakata region, made with gorgeous Keyaki (elm) wood in original reddish brown finish.
Each drawer has an iron lock incised like a flower over crossing leaves.
Meiji Period (1868 - 1912)
Wonderful original condition.
Size: 44" height, 35 width, 16.5" depth
12th-17thc Early Islamic Silvered Copper Bowl with Extensive Engraved designs and writing thick and heavy. This piece is possibly from Afghanistan very nice chased and carved designs and the most unique thing is the interior of the bowl having a watered wave like pattern to the metal from hand forging like seen on swords. There is a small crack on the bottom the base has a symbol. Size diameter 7.5" H33/4" and quite heavy
19th c ancient Greek style- Grand Tour Terracotta Charger depicting Dionysus God of fertility and wine. Very well done and could nearly pass as ancient . Diameter 14" no damage or markings.
Height: 2.9cm (1.2 in)
Length: 4.6cm (1.8 in)
Depth: 2.5cm (1.0 in)
Japanese ebony clams dream / breath netsuke; dwellings and individuals carved inside the larger clam; very fine; good condition and old patina
This is a bronze miniature figure of Sri-Lakshmi, a Hindu goddess from 16th-18th century India. The figure stands in a sensual tribhanga pose on a round base over a square plinth. Her right arm is extended, and her left arm is raised with a lotus blossom.
She wears a long dhoti with incised foliate patterns and an elaborate pendant belt...
Ancient Roman or mediterranean terracotta wine jug beautifully potted and finished with a tapering neck and lug handle age 1500-2000 years old , some chips to the rim but other wise perfect condition .
Size H 9.5" w 5"
Ancient Egyptian late period c 664-343 bc bronze amulet figure of the god Osiris with heavy patina . Size H 3" the figure stands on a beautiful ancient Roman or mediterranean glass bead with red and yellow banding.
Roman bronze figure of Eros, He is holding a bag of some kind under his left arm and his right arm extended out and at one time had something in his hand now just a hole where the piece fit in remains , This piece has a nice dark brown patina and some mineral deposits. The surface has been worn down from years of handling .
According to tradition which was made by Eratosthenes, Eros was principally the patron of male love, while Aphrodite ruled the love between men and women...
This pair of antique Chinese sleeve panels have wonderfully detailed hand embroidery of satin, seed, and couching embroidery techniques. The panels are bordered with plain silk of the period
total length 21.5 x 9 inches wide
Diameter approximately 16.5 cm. In good condition.
Diameter approximately 17 cm. Repaired.
Antique toy dog with a squeaker, glass eyes, hand sewn and was mohair of sorts but now is worn down to the brown fabric. He is firmly stuffed with straw. He has an old fabric collar tied around his neck. He is 7 1/2" long and is 5" tall and is circa 1880-90. He has a very nice face.
Diameter approximately 15 cm (across the masks). Repaired and new patina added. In good condition.
Diameter approximately 11 cm ( across the handles). In good condition.
A rare Polychrome Woodcut "Artisansin Straw" by Mitsuoki Tosa (1617 to 1601), Japan, framed. From a collection of Artisans. Good condition, size: 19.5" x 13.75". Tosa Mitsuoki was one of three outstanding Tosa painters to the imperial court, also known as "Three Brushes".