Amusing character, smiling, with a plump belly, in polychrome sandstone, standing in a bundle, placed on a rock, from the Shiwan kilns. Origin: China. Period: 19/20th century. Height: 25cm.
This Chinese early 19th century blue and white plate is 8” in diameter and 2” high. It depicts a fruit with leaves in the center; a floral design covers the side and the back. Aside from some blemishes due to the firing and three small chips on the back rim, it is in fairly good condition.
Ca. late 1800s
This is a leaf from a design album. It shows the lower portion of a kimono with a design of pine needles and plum blossoms. Good condition.
Aiban tate-e: 8 1/4 in. x 12 ½ in.
Chinese Qing white jade carving of a recumbent horse with head turned backwards. Smooth polished surface, from early 19th century period. Size; Height of carving is 2.25 inches with width of 4 inches, condition is consistent with age, no issues noted.
This is aya-Weave nishijin textile silk Bag of treasure in Edo period(1603-1867). It is very rare. There is rubbing in the part of the string. However, it is very good. It is beautiful aya-weave nishijin textile.
There is a husk of cotton and the paddy in the inside. It recommends it for your collection.
size:20cm x 19cm (7.87" x 7.48")
Carving made from the root section of a bamboo stalk, with the tell-tale circular markings on the back of the head and back of the garment. A general, possibly Guanyu, sitting on a elevation or dais with a closed folding fan in the hand. China, Qing dynasty, 19th century.
H 6.75 in., W at bottom 4.75 in.
Few unobtrusive material cracks, as common in bamboo, few tiny dents in fan, material irregularities, all in all excellent condition
Provenance: From the collection of Richard S...
Chinese carved wood fu dogs from the Ming Dynasty. All original. Once used as temple carvings in China. Very Unusual and Truly Ming Dynasty (1368–1644).
Nicely detailed with incredible stance and presence.
Dimensions: 12" Wide X 7 1/2" High X 5 1/2" Deep (each)
German Rococo 800 silver centerpiece, ca 1900. Ovoid and bellied bowl with leaf and flower-capped split-mounted double-scroll end handles, and four scroll-mounted supports. Exuberant leafing scrolls, layered scallop shells, and open flower-strewn diaper. Two scrolled and bead-and-reel frames (vacant). Detachable brass liner. Gilt interior. Fully marked including maker’s stamp (Bruckmann & Söhne). Very good condition with nice patina.
Dimensions: H 8 3/4 x W 17 3/4 x D 8 1/2 in...
Meiji Period, late 1800s
This bronze sculpture of a ram is rather heavy cast and has well-delineated features in both face and coat. It is in good condition and it has its original applied reddish-brown patina overall. No signature is present. This particular subject is not often seen among Japanese bronze sculptures, and it is likely from a set of twelve zodiac figures...
Cibecue polychrome bowl ca 1275 to 1375 ad., has one shard on rim restored with paint enhancement, it is approx: 5-1/2"wide X 2-1/2"high.
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Acquired from William Hammontree estate collection.
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19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Scholar Brush Washer with Flower
It is 2.2 inches (5.5 cm) tall by 4.9 inches (12.5 cm) wide. It is 0.8 Lb.
It has rubbing paint, dark spots, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Four flat dishes with spur marks and so probably Japanese, Meiji c 1900, all with a matted powder blue glaze, also covering the back and the foot rim. Diameter "8/ 20 cm. Condition: minimal glaze frits to the rim of two plates, as seen on photos.
Pair Chinese Famille Rose Rose Medallion pattern Dinner Plates, Ca. 1840, 9 1/2" diameter, with very detailed 4 separate cartouches filled with exotic birds, butterflies, dragon flies, bats in the peony floral rock garden scenery, young deer watching 3 baby bird feeding by mummy bird in a straw nest inside center Cartouche. All the detailed hand painted decorations are done by overglaze enamel and highlighted with touch of brilliant gold, and early brilliant turquoise color was used...
This Tibetan talisman has a sealed leather herb bag hanging on each side of a small bronze sitting Buddha which is also displayed in a leather casing. The Buddha is depicted as holding a small bottle. All 3 pieces are hanging from a matching leather strap so that it could be worn around the neck of the individual.
21114688 A very nice 8 ½ inch tall Galle cameo banjo form vase. The red over colorless over opal vase has a motif of cherries and leaves. The vase is signed as seen faintly in photograph C. The neck of the vase is 5/8" in diameter and the flat bulbous bottom is 2 3/8" wide and 1 ½” deep. The vase is in wonderful condition.
Antique Chinese scroll painting of a realistic looking pile of old fan cards, one of them with the image of Quan Yin. This style is called "trompe l'oeil". Signed "Lei, Tian Yun" with red chop, and calligraphy dedicating the piece in Hong Kong.
Circa 1960
Dimensions: 35" x 15.25" (entire scroll) 27.5" x 14.25" (artwork only)
Very old agate snuff bottle with of beige color with nice white inclusions in some areas. Silvered bronze stopper with large turquoise inlay, copper spoon. China, early 19th century, maybe earlier. Height (without stopper): 2 6/16" (5,8 cm). Very good condition.
This porcelain coffee cup and saucer was produced in England by Worcester between 1755 and 1783. It is a First Period product under the ownership of Dr. Wall. It has the open crescent mark. The saucer has a diameter of 5 1/4 inches and it is 1 1/8 inches deep. The cup is 2 1/2 inches high with a diameter of 2 1/2 inches at the opening. The porcelain body of both pieces is fluted with scalloped edges. There are cobalt blue borders...