All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Korean : Ceramics : Pre 1700 item #1139472 (stock #1060)
A Korean Fine/Rare White Slip Brushed Punchong Tea Bowl-15th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 15th Century The deep bowl, on short ring foot, simply decorated in brushed-applied white slip over a greenish ground beneath a clear glaze, with 5 spur marks in the well, it’s in very fine condition but a tiny chip on the mouth rim, it measures 18.8cm d. x 7.7cm h.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #1139186 (stock #p1110)
A beautiful Dr. Wall First Period Worcester coffee cup and saucer in the Jabberwocky pattern, one of the most sought after polychrome patterns done by Worcester. Both the cup and saucer are fluted, placing it in the earlier period of this pattern. The color palette used includes turquoise, reds, deep blue, greens, and rich gilding. The interior border of the cup is also lavishly decorated...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Lacquer : Pre 1900 item #1138895 (stock #ZTC387)
This antique Chinese lotus shaped serving tray is elaborately inlayed with Mother of Pearl. The MOP design covers the surface of the tray and also goes about the exterior face of the narrow rim. Wood is most likely ebony and tray dates from mid 18th century.

Condition: All the MOP inlay is intact but there are numerous tiny nicks and chips in the surface finish on the inside and outside edges of the rim surround...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Paintings : Pre 1900 item #1138848
Antique Japanese 4 panel shoji screen (sliding door panels) painted with wonderful scene of monkeys in a persimmon tree, painted in sumi ink and light colors on paper with clouds of gold leaf flecks, 4 monkeys are painted in tree, a mother monkey holds a baby and another monkey looks on at the base of the tree, a stream flows through rocks nearby, beautiful detail, Shijo School, Meiji Period. Total size: 115" long x 68" high Size of each separate panel: 28 3/4" wide x 68" high each.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1492 item #1138811 (stock #409)
Ming Dynasty bird´s cups from the Jiajing resp. Wanli period are quite common but bird´s cups from the Chenghua period like this cup are a real rarity. Ming Dynasty Chenghua period ( 1465 - 1487 ) Jingdezhen ware. Diameter : 5,7 cm. H : 4,4 cm. Condition : Perfect
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1920 item #1138685
Chinese antique molded cricket cage, with a dense floral pattern with a shuangxi, double happiness, emblem at the neck, with a lid pierced with a butterfly and flower design. Size: 6 1/4" High. Good condition, Republic Period, early 20th century.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1920 item #1138651 (stock #Tc160)
Pair of Chinese Embroidered Childs Silk Shoes. E20thC. Length 12.4cm. Condition: some wear to blue edging and soles.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1920 item #1138646 (stock #Tc159)
Chinese Childs Silk Collar in the form of a Tiger. With embroidered and applied raised eyes, nose, ears and mouth. E20thC. Diameter 31.5cm. Condition: very good, some fading and slight staining to blue under silk.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1900 item #1138535
Lovely Chinese jade rectangular plaque, well-carved with a flying dragon chasing his flaming jewel, with a pierced hole for hanging, the reverse reads "Xiang Long Cheng Chang" in a rectangular cartouche, the color is a pale celadon tan with a russet trace, size: 2.5" High
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1920 item #1138353
Chinese antique fencai porcelain dish with three circles of images of different blooming flowers with a pink sgraffito ground scrolling vine pattern surrounding the image. No decoration in the interior section. Apocryphal Yongzheng mark in a double ring, late Qing/Republic Period, 19th century or later. Perfect condition. Size: Diameter: 7.75" Height:2".
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : India : Pre 1492 item #1138274
Depicting a Tirthankara surrounded by consorts, elephants and figures in seated posture. The shrine is inlaid with copper and silver. A very dine piece from Gujarat. H. 15 cm (6 inch). Provenance: private collection Belgium.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : South American : Pre AD 1000 item #1137948 (stock #LS201214)
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This is the finest miniature Olmec jade maskette that I have ever seen. The beard is a particularly noteworthy feature. Many bearded figures are known from the Olmec culture and are seen on a variety of media. It measures only 1 1/2" long. It is mildly scooped in the back. Found in a dig in Veracruz, Mexico in 1966. It is made from one of the most beautiful pieces of jade that I have seen. It is extremely translucent. It is thin and lightweight. Look at how evenly the jade is distributed...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1910 item #1137946 (stock #761)
A small jar decorated in early 18th Century Kangxi style with Famille Verte / Wucai enamels depicting a legendary battle scene possibly from from the historical epic novel "San Guo Zhi Yan Yi" (Romance of the Three Kingdoms) attributed to the 14th Century novelist Luo Guanzhong. This item was made for export during the late 19th/early 20th Century, probably during the reign of the Guangxu emperor (1875-1908). Condition - very good - no damages and no restoration...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Stone : Pre AD 1000 item #1137945 (stock #LS201213)
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This extraordinarily rare Olmec Jade dagger or possible bloodletter was found together with the below quartz dagger, This piece is 4 1/2" long. The little Olmec man on the top is only 1 1/4". You can imagine the amount of work that went into creating and carving this miniature little man using only abrasion. Sculptures such as these are every much of a marvel as the great Olmec heads and the intricate Mayan temple carvings. This is truly a masterpiece in miniature...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Stone : Pre AD 1000 item #1137943 (stock #LS201212)
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This extraordinarily rare Olmec Quartz dagger or possible bloodletter was found together with the above jade dagger. It was made from a long quartz crystal of gem quality with no inclusions and ground to shape. This piece is 5 1/2" long. This Olmec artifact is of the finest workmanship and material. The effigy is in a classic Olmec pose. The artifact was in four pieces and glued back together perfectly under a microscope by Dennis Bushey. The breaks were clean and no material filler was needed...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1137938 (stock #760)
An archaic style jar with crackle-glaze and simulated metal mounts depicticting a Scholar / Musician with a Servant carrying a Qin (string instrument). This item was made in the late 19th Century for export, possibly during the reign of the Tongzhi emperor (1862-1874) when this style was first introduced. Condition - excellent no damage and no restoration...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre 1920 item #1137689
In the shape of a squirrel. Finely engraved. The knife made of steel. Length 7,5 cm (folded) and 11 cm (opened). China, ca. 1900
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre 1920 item #1137688
Shaped as a pile of coins, the lid made of a real silver coin. Hallmarked at the bottom. H. 24 mm, D. 18 mm. (1 x 0,75 inch)