Late 1700s / early 1800s
As with most blanc de chine figures, this piece was made in a press mold in two halves, then joined together with finishing touches added before the clay was dry. The face was molded separately then attached, and the hands and ribbon were modeled by hand. It is glazed overall except for the base with a pale blue-green tinged white glaze having a slight undulating texture. Guanyin is seated on a rock covered by her flowing robe on the back and sides...
Antique Japanese ikebana basket, for display of flower arrangements. The piece is all hand-woven with bamboo with a wide rounded mouth, and squared base. The handle is made with braided thin sections of bamboo, secured at the sides with knots. The basket interior holds a striped bamboo vase.
Dimensions: 8" x 17.5" H
Modern sterling silver porringer with Noah’s Ark motif. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1926. Bellied bowl and solid shaped handle. On exterior is acid-etched frieze with a lion, camel, elephant, bear—and so on single file through the animal kingdom. Destination Ark where Noah awaits. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 20731A (first produced in 1926), and director’s letter m. Very good condition with strong definition.
Dimensions: H 1 3/4 x W 6 x D 4 1/4 in...
Ca. 1700-1720, early 18th century
Kangxi period, Qing period
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
D: 21.2 cm
From a Dutch collection
A matching pair of Kangxi period blue and white plates, of a charming design featuring several well-known Kangxi patterns: prunus against crackled ice, the honeycomb diaper, and hibiscus (furong) floral scrolls. The base is marked with an interesting floral mark within double circles...
A Sawankhalok jarlet, decorated with pair of handles, celadon glaze.good Conditions.its just has fireing foult at the handle.11,5cm height
Beautiful antique Chinese sleeveless robe with bright green ribbon closure, made of light pink silk with a robin's egg blue silk interior lining. Both the front and back of the robe features gold thread circular designs with two young maidens relaxing, surrounded by flowers. The vest is outlined in light golden-beige panels with colorful birds, deer, and vegetation.
Size: 36.5" tall, 28.75" wide
This child with a pleasant face happily rides his toy horse, the horse looking just as pleased. The entirety is a porcelain sake server from the Saga region on the southern Island of Kyushu, home to Imari, Hirado and other porcelain ware. A bung of black persimmon wood has been added as a lid in the shape of a Chinese hat. It is 21 x 12 x 21 cm (8 x 4-3/4 x 8 inches) and in overall fine, original condition, dating from the 19th century.
Albumen Photograph of Egyptian Ruins of Doorways with Hieroglyphs, Frith originally etched on plate, size: 8.5"H x 6.5"W, good condition, matted and framed in gold leaf frame, overall dimensions: 27"H x 21"W. Photographed in 1857 on 2nd trip to Middle East. Print Date: 1857. One of the first to travel and photograph area. Reference: Egypt and the Holy Land by Richard Lunn.
Antique Japanese porcelain figure of Manjushri. The bodhisattva is seated on a moss covered rock with one hand on a sword and scroll and the other on the fu-dog in his lap. Manju is usually seen riding on a large fu-dog, this image is a sweet departure from that tradition. The fu-dog look up admiringly. Mulit color glaze and gold details.
Age: Late Meiji Period
Dimensions: 18" high x 9" wide x 7" deep.
Sandstone head of a goddess, from the famous erotic temples of Khajuraho, India. Chandella period (950-1050). The head is 32 cm (13 inch) high. Head plus stand 45 cm (18 inch). Museum quality piece. Provenance: private collection Belgium.
Unfortunately the images are not able to show the beauty of this small jade in the form of a mythical beast ( bixie ). There is a hole trough the piece so that it is possible to wear this piece as a necklace like a "Dzi Bead". Pale, yellowish "celaon jade", Song Dynasty.
L : 3,5 cm.
Condition : Perfect.
This exquisite short sword or dagger blade is a stunning example of Bronze Age craftsmanship dating back to 1500-1200 B.C. It was discovered in the North-Western Asiatic region close to the Caspian Sea. The blade is cast in one piece, with a double-edged tapering design that comes together at a pronounced central rib. The blade has a short tang that was used to attach the handle...
17th Century Chinese Bronze Censer Marked with Wood Stand
The censer is 18.9 inches (48 cm) tall by 16.5 inches (42 cm) wide. The wood stand is 13.8 inches (35 cm) tall by 12.2 inches (31 cm) wide. It is 42.2 Lb. The stand is 7.2 lb.
It is tarnished and has rust, casting imperfection and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Size : 17cm wide, 9,5 cm high.
Teapot in good conditions, except small chipped at the lid and nearly can't see with the eyes hairline at the lid.
Intricate Jade Nephrite carving of crane and flower setting in a bed of dense reeds. Light green color with red variation in some areas. Oval shaped, this piece was originally designed to sit among a wood carved urn in a Chinese temple.
Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
Dimensions: 4.5" High X 7" Long
A Very Fine Sea-Green Celadon Inlaid Oil Bottle:
Korea, Koryo Dynasty, 12th-13th Century,
This is a very beatiful sea-gree celadon inlaid with four
flying cranes in sky, of a oval form with a three spur marks
on the bottom, beatiful sea-green glaged overall including
bottom. It’s in very fine conditon without any chip or repairs
but small spots celadon glaze defects during in kiln fire.
It meastues 2 1/4” x 3 1/8”w.
A very rare Song longquan celadon octagonal shape cup, square octagonal shape rim with round flared foot and unglazed base, cup decorated with octagonal shape and covered in green glaze.
Cup is in good condition no chip, no crack, no restoration, some minor crackled at glaze surface, very rare to find a celadon cup in octagonal shape.
Size: 8.5 cm diameter.
Mid 19th century Chinese blue and white brush holder is 4 ¾ inches tall and 3 inches in diameter. It depicts a scholar with a staff standing in front of a hut which is surrounded by mountains and trees. It is in great condition.