A beautiful late 19th/20th C. Chinese silver enamel bracelet with 4pcs jadeite in excellent condition. Marked. D:6.1cm
Beautifully detailed bronze clock with cherubs on either side. It measures 22" long x 20" tall x 8" deep. It is signed (see photo), and from Paris. It is in as found working condition, but could definitely benefit from a good cleaning.
A medium-sized Hopi Kachina doll hand carved by Wilson Tewaquaptewa circa 1910. With painted details, carved arms, attached protruding ears and tableta.
Tewaquaptewa (1871-1960) was the last chief of Old Oraibi. He produced Kachina dolls which are a combination of many dolls and figments of his own imagination. He believed that you didn't carve actual Kachinas for the tourist market. His dolls are usually monochromatic in color (brown, ochre and white and black)...
A Korean Very Fine Highly Transparent Inlaid Celadon Shallow Dish-13th C. Korea, Koryo dynasty, 13th century
The shallow formed dishe set on low ring foot decorated with floral head and ruyi patterns in white slip inlat in interior and 5 black and white slip inlaid floral head decoration in exterior,
with 3 spur marks on base, applied over all with glossy grey sea-green celadon glaze.
They are in very fine condition without any chips or repairs.
It measures approximately 13cm d...
Chinese Qing 18th century gilt bronze with Xuande mark. 13,8 cm wide (from ear to ear). No dent, no crack, no repair. only found scrach at the gilt. (please see on the photos). 833 Gram weight.
Yuan dynasty blue and white cup/ small bowl. 8cm diameter. conditions has small chipped at the rim (please see on the picture).
Tang dynasty changsha bowl, 15 cm diameter. conditions has small chipped and hairline.
Antique copper letter opener with a Jadeite handle, with traces of gold gilt and overlaid silver hilt. The hilt is a small silver bat, a symbol of good luck. Carved on one side of the knife is a Chinese dragon and sun, on the other side is a phoenix or fenghuang with a long vine of berries and a flower. The jadeite insert handle has a bat and floral design. Provenance James Coburn Estate, Circa 1900
Size: 8" long, 3/4" widest point
Antique Tibetan kapala, or human skullcup, with a beautiful bronze stand. In Tibet, it was considered a great honor to have one's cranium turned into a kapala, which would be used for religious purposes. Kapalas are used in the Hindu Tantra and Buddhist religions. The skull itself is very old and is lined with nickel. The bronze stand has a beautiful lotus design, skulls going all around, the image of a kneeling worshipper, and hoof shaped feet. Stand is 18th century...
Chinese song dynasty longquan celadon jar covered with very nice bluish green glaze.8cm diameter. 7cm high. Good conditions.
Antique Bronze hand of Buddha from Thailand. The hand itself holds different meanings, depending on how it is being gestured. Fingers up and palm facing outwards means fearlessness and protection, fingers down and palm outwards means gift giving or bestowal, and fingers down and palm inwards is the gesture of earth witness, which Buddha is said to have been made during his Enlightenment. There is a lotus flower in the palm, which represents good fortune and purification of the spirit...
A Very Fine Blue/White Decorated Rectangular Water Dropper-19th C.:
Korea, Joseon period, 19th Century,
The rectangular form water dropper set on raised feet, decorated with Han river scenery and
the sides with sprays of flowering peony, beneath on overall clear white glaze and bery beautiful
cobalt blue. It has repairs of a small tip of water spout and tiny corners.
Measures: 6.7cm x 7.1cm x 7cm h. (2 8/5” x 2 ¾” x 2 ¾” h)
Nearly all the Ming Dynasty blue and white decorated covered boxes on the market are late Ming pieces of the Jiajing or Wanli period.
This small, lovely coverbox is rare because it is a Ming Hongzhi period piece.( 1488 - 1505 )
Diameter : 4,6 cm. H : 3,6 cm.
Antique bronze statue of the Tibetan Bodhisattva Tara. She is sitting on a pedestal in a Lalitasana posture (one leg folded inwards), and making hand gestures called Mudra, which hold special meaning in Buddhism. Her left hand is shown making the Vitarka Mudra, symbolizing intellectual discussion, and her right hand is making the Varada Mudra to symbolize gift giving. She has a lotus flower wrapped around her body, which symbolizes good fortune and purification of the spirit...
Antique white porcelain snuff bottle with hand painting of two Chinese dragons and a topper of green agate. One dragon/serpent swims through the waves, while another flies over its head. Dragons are a symbol of good luck to the Chinese and also used to represent the emperor of China. Five claws is a symbol of elitism, while three or four claws is suitable for commonfolk. 19th century
Size: 3.25" tall, 1.25" wide
An energetic and bold zenga painting depicting the wish fulfilling jewel known as a hoju in Japanese. The jewel represents the energy of the dharma and often is used for the hope that people's wishes can be granted. Signed Shunbokuzan. Provenance James Coburn Estate.Age: Edo Period Size: Length 49" Width 22.75"
An impressive Japanese Soto zen calligraphy by the noted calligrapher, Gesshu Soko (1617-1696). Gesshu was known for his research and interpretation on Dogen's work, Shobogenzo (The Treasury of the Dharma Eye). The calligraphy is a famous zen phrase which translate as: The moon reflected on the water while the breeze amidst the pines blow in this eternal evening. What is the cause or purpose on this pure twilight...
Chinese Silver Teapot w Kettle Stand
Description & Size
Teapot:
16.51 x 11.43 cm (6.5" x 4.5") Height with & without handle
13.97 x 12.06 cm (5.5" x 4.75") Wide with & without spout
Weight: 339 gram (11.97 oz)
Kettle Stand:
6.98 x 13.33 cm (2.75" x 5.25")
Weight: 263 gram (9.27 oz)
Age: Late 19th Century
Production: Handcrafted
This is a wonderfully handcrafted Chinese e...