Antique Japanese ikebana (flower) basket. Stunning Hand-woven in fine bamboo. signature on bottom by artist Ko-Sho. Meiji Period (1868 - 1912). Wonderful original condition. Size: 17" H x 12" W

This very well designed hand carved early 20th century Chinese ivory snuff bottle of a shape of a corn is 3 ½ inches high and 1 ½ inches wide from bottom. It depicts a beetle resting on an ear of a corn. It is in great condition.

A Chinese Yixing Teapot. Length approximately 25 cm (handle to tip spout). Height approximately 10.5 cm. There are two hairlines and one chip. In good condition.

Antique Chinese rose quartz snuff bottle. Carved in a ovoid shape. With jade cabochon lid. Provenance: Collection of Howard Kaplan.

Republic Period

Dimensions: Bottle 2 1/4" high (including lid 2 3/4" high)

Nice old well worn Qing Dynasty Shekwan green and blue flambé glazed pillow. 19th century- very nice impressed floral scroll and coin pattern unglazed ends. L: 34cm/13.5in and W: 10cm/4in. Here is an “amusing” Youtube video on opium pillows and their history from the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for your edification https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zOVd9LEabo&t=182s

This Famille Rose Bulb Bowl Flower Pattern Bowl with the Qianlong Mark is of late Qing or republic period

The pair of early 20th century carved ivory emperor and empress snuff bottles are 2 ½ inches high, 7/8 inches wide and ½” thick. The emperor’s right hand holds a fan; his left hand carries a long staff. The empress’ right hand holds a flower; her left hand carries a round fan. The impressions on their faces are very well presented and their robes and hair pieces are nicely carved and colored. Aside from some worn pigment due to age, they are in really great shape.

Very early figure of a standing male. Early 20th century or older. H. 44,5 cm. More pictures are available on request. Provenance: Manfred Schäfer, Ulm. Adrian Schlag, Cologne/Brussels. Serge Schofel, Paris/Brussels. Zemanek Münster, 2018. Srdjan Sremac, Den Haag. Condition: The surface of the figure is heavily eroded in some areas.

Antique Japanese wooden carving of Buddha, standing and performing hand gestures called mudra, to symbolize that even wordly beings can reach enlightenment. He is carved with very nice detail to make him appear fleshy, and movement can be seen in the wrinkles of his robes. Very heavy and finely carved. Size: 43" height, 12.5" width

Nepalese Yak Hair Mask from the Humla Region. 8 inches, 20.5 cm.

Antique Chinese small hardwood display cabinet, with multi-tiered platforms for the display of tea articles and other special pieces. The front of the cabinet has two front hinged doors carved with fu dogs, its apron below carved with scrolling motifs. The interior holds two small secret drawers and an open storage compartment.

Dimensions: 12" W x 6" D x 19.75" H

Extremely fine and rare mask, made of hardwood. Warm glossy patina and beautiful age wear. Early 20th century. H. 22 cm. Comes with a patinated brass stand. Provenance: private collection Lanaken, Belgium - private collection Breda, The Netherlands.

Japanese antique doll of a Noh theatre actor in the costume of Ko-Omote the beautiful young woman, dressed in a summer robe with gold flower basket on back, elaborate headress, removable mask reveals the face of the actor. Real gold leaf was used in the Kimono design. Late Meiji/Taisho Period (1900-1915)

Dimensions: 14" High by 8" Wide by 7" Deep

Original pair of antique Thai cast bronze recumbent temple deer with three stag antlers. Each deer sits flat to the floor. Original bronzed patina, consistent with age. Each has an opposite leg tucked in, with gaze looking back over shoulder. Wheel of life dharma blanket is seen on each, along with beautiful collar. Complete and both ready to be enjoyed.
Each with These sika deer are closely associated with the Buddha because of his “Teaching in the Deer Park” in Sarnath...

Metal alloy and silver box with a finely detailed "aguafuerte" style etching of an outdoor gathering located on the top of the box. There are two inscriptions located above and below the etching. The top inscription reads "D'APRES LANCRET" while the bottom inscription reads "LE COLIN-MAILLARD". Circa 1900.
Measures: 6.25" (16 cm) length X 4.5" (11.5 cm) width X 2.25" (5.6 cm).

 

Old Tibetan carved text woodblock, double sided, large, 69 x 24 cm. undated, estimated to be early 20th century or earlier. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide. good condition, complete text.

Chinese Yixing teapot . 18 cm wide, 8,5 cm high. Good conditions.

An Enoch Wood Tea Set in the "English Scenery" pattern. Consisting of a Teapot, Covered Sugar and a Creamer and Two Cups and Saucers. Fine condition and dating from the early 1900's.

Antique Chinese Jade carving of a rhinoceros. The coloration is primarily white with orange brown inclusions. It is carved in a relaxed stance with expressive features.

Dates from the 18th/19th century.

Dimensions: 4.75" x 1.25" x 2.5" H

Antique Japanese Bamboo ikebana basket. Small bamboo strips are woven vertically and horizontally. Square base that flows upward to a circular opening at top. Handle is made of rhizome pieces bended and tied together. Charming look, used for ikebana at traditional Japanese Tea Ceremonies. Signed on bottom by Shokosai Tsukuru Taisho Period: Circa 1912 Dimensions: 15.5" Tall X 9.5" at Largest Point

Antique Japanese Kesa with the design of chrysanthemum, lined with silk, Meiji period. Dimensions: 35 1/4" x 64"

Long Chinese/Tibetan rug, made of wool, woven with design of 5 dragons and swirling clouds on rust color ground, circa first quarter of 20th century. Size: 181" long x 32" wide

Newari Mask, 12 inches, 30.5 cm.

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This exquisite casting head is a fine example of one of the most famous metalworking traditions in world history. The details on this head are stunning, from the splendid facial expression, to the detailed rendering of its formal crown. One can only imagine the true splendor of the old court of Ife.

The present head is an early 20th Century copy modeled after the great Yoruba center at Ife dating originally approximately 1100 -1450 A.D...

Antique Burmese bronze buddha statue. standing posture with flowing robes on a wood custom stand. Possibly 15th/16th century. Size: 12"H, 3"W (14"H on stand)

Antique Indian miniature painting of Radha and Krishna in the garden. Best known for their love to each other, the God Krishna and his true love, the Goddess Radha are two of the most adored deities in Hinduism. While strolling the hills, Krishna often played his flute for the grazing cows. A young and beautiful gopi (caretaker of cows) heard his flute and the two fell in love. In this painting we see the young couple flanked on either side by two attendant girls...

A carved blown moulded glass snuff bottle painted on the inside with a mountain landscape and on the other side a garden scene with potted plants, lingzhi fungi and a weather sculpted rock...

Antique Chinese carved Rock crystal snuff bottle, with a double happiness symbol carved over a background of squared spirals on its front and back. Image of a face with a gaping mouth on both of its sides. It has an agate topper with a finial and a carved horn spoon. Perfect Condition. Circa 19th Century Size: 2.75" height, 1.75" width

This is an exceptionally well carved mask, dating, most probably, to the early 20th century. The artist who created this mask has invested it with a powerful and menacing presence, as the photos will, hopefully, show. The piece measures just over 11 inches in width and is intact, carved from a single tree fungus. A rare and powerful survival.

Size: 16,2 cm wide from spout to handle. broken conditions.(please see on the pictures).

A large and attractive gilt wooden buddha, Burmese, c. late 19th.- early 20th. century.

The Buddha standing on a small throne and a black painted plint. He is righly addorned in a fancy dress with multiple glass stones in red and green colours.

Size: c. 74 cm. tall, incl. plint.

Condition: Choice and intact with remaining gilt overall.

Provenance: Collection of Gunna Munkvad, Denmark, aquired from the 1960s-1980s.

From our Southeast Asia Collection, a very fine gilded Burmese hsun-ok or offering vessel, late 19th to early 20th century. Gilded offering vessels such as this present example would have been owned by wealthy Burmese families, and used exclusively for bringing food gifts to the monastery...

A Chinese Yixing Teapot. Height approximately 5.4 cm. In good condition.

This snuff bottle is molded in the form of a wine pot which is secured in a woven basket. It is inscribed with the wine maker¡¯s name De Run Zheng and the name of the wine Zhuang Yuan Hong. The seal mark is Yong Zheng period but is considered as Tong Zhi or Guang Xu period (1862~1908). It is 3 inches tall and 1 ¾ inches at the widest part. Beside some small chips on the woven part, it is in good condition.

An extra large Chinese Yixing teapot decorated with enameled deer and pomegranates. Mark at the base and under back handle (please see on the picture. 23cm wide, 16,5cm high. good conditions (no lid)