This late 19th century Chinese hippopotamus tooth carving of a riverside landscape is 7 1/8” long, 1 ¾” high and 2” wide. The fitted carved hard wood stand is 8” long, 2 ¼” wide and 1 1/8” high. The carving depicts a riverside scene which incorporates the classic “shell dream” tableau. Two boats are on the river. One is fishing; one is carrying passengers. Between the two boats is the shell dream...

Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Bronze Articulated Crab

It is 2.2 inches (5.5 cm) tall by 6.8 inches (17.3 cm) wide. It is 743 gram (1.6 Lb).

It has oxidation and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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19th Century Chinese Flambe Peachbloom Monochrome Porcelain Scholar Brush Washer

It is 5.2 inches (5.1 cm) tall by 8.3 inches (23 cm) wide. It is 2.6 Lb.

It has dark spots, glaze crazing, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Length approximately 23.5 cm. Width approximately 17 cm. There is dirt stuck to the edges of the tray. In good condition.

A Green and White Nailsea Victorian Baluster shaped Glass Vase with a Ruffled Top. There is a White Swirl Overall Design on the Green Background, which is Characteristic of Nailsea. Late 19th century. Dimensions 9.25" high x 4.5" wide. Excellent condition.

19th century Chinese-Tibetan mala - Buddhist rosary consisting of 108 ivory beads with 4 larger stained red ivory ones that serve as spacers dividing the prayer beads into groups of 27 each. Traditionally Buddhist rosary of 108 even-sized beads is used for mantra recitation. The thread represents the continuity of the buddhadharma piercing the 108 worldly passions. The mantras are recited to accomplish the four karmas or enlightened activities of pacifying, enriching, magnetizing, and destroying...

19th century boxwood netsuke of a standing blind masseur leaning on his staff and with both of his feet on one geta (clog sandal) while he is pulling out a large rock lodged in the base of his other geta. Rather unusual subject, the character easily recognizable by a habitual bump on his head and oversized blind eye inlaid with horn. Perfectly captured mood of the scene, great detailing of his face and clothing, rich warm patina with beautiful staining, in excellent condition...

A cloisonné belt ornament from Southern China with flora and bird design. The cloisonné is identical on both sides with very high quality workmanship. Age: Late Qing, 19th century. Size: L.30cm. W. 7cm. Condition: No repairs.

Antique Japanese large bronze vase in the form of a round lotus leaf. It sits on top of a smaller lotus leaf on a hexagonal base. Each side of the base has birds in relief flying over waves. Likely from a Buddhist temple. The lotus blooming from out of the mud represents enlightenment.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 15 1/2" high x 20 1/4" wide

A large bronze vase with flat and relief inlays of different metals, gold, silver and sentoku. In cartouches of animated scenes. On the base a row of fabulous creatures and a row of mythological characters. Very beautiful quality model for this style of inlaid bronzes. Japanese work from the end of the 19th century. Good condition. On one of the handles a bird is missing. H: 595 mm. Bon état. Légères usures d'usage pour un bronze centenaire...

Chinese porcelain seated Blanc De Chine laughing Buddha.

Age: China, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Measurement: Height 12.2 C.M./ Width 13.7 C.M.
Condition: Nice glaze and condition overall. Please refer to the enlarged photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

From the Lumiere Collection by Galerie L'Enfant. Late 19 century American Art Nouveau brass vine and leaf design chamber stick in a naturalistic manner. Illustrated in "The Art That is Life: The Arts and Crafts Movement in America," pages 24 and 29.

19th century ichii (yew wood) netsuke of a theatrical mask of an oni - a mischievous demon. Cleverly carved in ittobori (one-cut) style characteristic of Hida school, wonderful depiction of its bushy eyebrows and toothy grin. Wonderful patina and beautiful sheen to the surface. Signed SUKEYOSHI on the back bar - the artist is listed on p. 1051 of NETSUKE & INRO ARTISTS AND HOW TO READ THEIR SIGNATURES by George Lazarnick, and was a student of Sukenaga. Height 1 9/16 inches.

Measuring 10" high, with square bases measuring just over 4", with scalloped corners, this pair of 19th century Russian candlesticks have robust turnings and are cast in two pieces, the turned stem visible from the bottom. Very heavy, weighing 7 pounds, they retain a nice soft patina, with verdigris visible on the bases. There is some slight variation in the turnings of this pair, and the lip of one of the sticks is slightly thicker than the other, visible in photos...

A Chinese small box made of zitan wood on the walls and huanghuali wood on the bottom. A very thinly carved jade cover decorated with a picture on top depicting a scholar holds a lotus flower walking under a pine tree in a rocky mountain. Condition: age cracks on wood; there are multiple long cracks and chips on the jade cover. Please study photos carefully for condition details. Additional photos will be provided upon request. Dimensions: 3"H X 2-7/8"W X 2-3/8"D

This is a Japanese antique handspun & natural indigo dye cotton tsutsugaki and katazome child hanten of Horse and ema ,shogi pattern of the Meiji era. The design of the shogi piece from hyoutan is an auspicious proverb that jokes really come true. There are stains and discoloration.It has no damage. Size:Length:61cm / 24inch Cuff to cuff, across the back: 66cm / 25.9inch

Tea bowl, enameled in Famille rose colours with flowers and a cricket, the inside with an auspicious peach and a key fret border in overglaze red. Tongzhi or Guangxu period, late 19th century, Height "1 ¾/ 4.8 cm, diameter "2 ¾/ 7 cm. Condition: some roughness to the rim.

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