This is a highly detailed Japanese Satsuma vase from the great Meiji artist Shizan. Look close at the images because the fine detail is as good as most of the finer pieces and easily looked over. The vase stands 4 3/4 inches tall. The vase is in excellent condition. Price is firm.
Egypt 2300-1600 bc faience bead and core glass melon bead group . A group of large beads all having glazes from light to dark blue green and all with a molded ribbed design .
Egypt 2300-1600 bc faience bead group . A group of very large faience beads all having glazes from light to dark blue green and all with a molded ribbed design . Wearable pieces largest bead 3/4"h 1" w
Roman - Egyptian 100BC-300AD mosaic bead, black glass with a white and red lattice design as well as yellow accents . This is a fine bead no damage clean finish 13by 13mm
Chinese Tang dynasty figures with sancai glazed. 8 cm high. Conditions: some frittings, no chips, cracks or hairlines and free from restorations.
Chinese Tang dynasty figures with sancai glazed. 12.5 cm high. Conditions: several chips on the foot and body. No cracks or hairlines and free from restorations.
Rare Ming Qingbai Louhan Stand . several frittings on the ares, no cracks or hairlines and free from restorations. Height : 17.5 cm.
A lovely bowl of Jizhou ware. PERIOD : Southern Song Dynasty (12-13th Century). MEASUREMENT : 14 cm wide, 7 cm height. CONDITION : excellent, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations.
Small qingbai jar, unglazed concave base. H= 6 cm Perfect condition, no chips, hairlines, cracks or restoration.
Small qingbai jar, unglazed concave base. H= 5.5 cm Perfect condition, no chips, hairlines, cracks or restoration...
A rare Yuan dynasty Qingbai glaze figure of stand Guanyin. No chips, cracks, or hairlines and free from restorations. size: 11 cm height.
A rare Yuan dynasty Qingbai glaze figure of stand Guanyin with 2 boys,. No chips, cracks, or hairlines and free from restorations. size: 14.5 cm height.
Antique Chinese unusual porcelain vase with a yellow underglaze background, and many wonderful multi-dimensional auspicious elements decorating the entirety of the vase. Some of these items include flower pots, peaches, cicadas, crickets, scrolls, and many other elements, some of which have been skillfully pierced through. Included is a hardwood stand. The vase dates from 1862-1875 Rein of Emperor Tung-Chin...
Chinese scroll depicting the bodhisattva of compassion Kwan Yin riding the back of a lion. Kwan Yin's hair and tassels flow outwards behind her, suggesting a heavenly wind is blowing. Below each of the lions' paws are lotuses. dates from the early 20th century.
Size: (entire scroll) 57.5" height, 22.75" width (artwork only) 49.5" height, 19.25" width
Antique Indian painting of a holy man seated centrally in a large court room, holding a lotus bud and adorned in jewels, with a bright halo around his head. Brightly robed courtesans stand at his side. A scale sits on the floor before him. Arabic writing decorates the top and the bottom of the painting. Set in a gilt frame. Size: (entire frame) 10.75" height, 7.25" width (artwork only) 6.5" height, 3" width
Group German style sterling silver and etched glass barware, early 20th century period. (8) pcs., incl. (2) matched decanters, mark of Edward Ball Co., NY; (5) glasses retailed by S. Wyler, Inc., NY; and (1) English decanter bottle, circa 1902, maker B. Muller & Son, 11.5"h x 4.25"w x 3.5"d (tallest). Condition Report; Good condition, no issues noted.
A walking cane or parasol handle made of silver with fine repousse and chased decoration of three ascetics and Lord Krishna playing the flute amidst cottages and trees. With a dated and inscribed cartouche in shield form, top with monogram, unmarked. Condition: one dent, short split, top slightly dented. Dimension: length: 24.3 cm.
An antique 19th Century solid wooden offering tray from Northern Thailand with cinnabar lacquer finish. Medium Size: H. 4.75" x 10" diameter (12 cm. x 27 cm.). Good overall condition, no restorations. Difficult to come by!
Pair of Chinese cloisonné vases with cascading flora in bright red, blue, white, and green enamel over a baby blue enamel background. Below the rim are enamel tribal leaves. Each vase has a delicately carved hardwood stand. Republic period.
Size: (w/ stand) 15.5" height, (w/o stand) 12.5" height, 7.5" width
Famille rose was introduced during the reign of Kangxi (1654–1722), possibly around 1720. It used mainly pinks or purple and remained popular throughout the 18th and the 19th centuries.
This Famille rose enamel vase dates from the 19th century and has a greater range of color and tones than was previously possible on early pieces, enabling the depiction of more complex images, including flowers, fu-dog, mythical creatures, insects, and assorted scholar objects...
Japanese Sadao Watanabe (1913 - 1996) print of the Three Saints. Attractive red background highlighting the three saints with birds sitting atop a terrace. Print # 10/70 in 1971.
Print on Paper
1971
Dimensions: 27 1/2" High X 23 1/2" Wide
Japanese Sadao Watanabe print of pouring water (1913 - 1996). Striking red background with four characters pouring water. Numbered 16/70 printed in 1971. Great condition, with no rips or condition issues.
1971
Dimensions: 27 1/2" High X 23" Wide
Antique Japanese heavy iron boat anchor with four pointed prongs. Would make a great decorative piece for the home.
Size: 32" height, 19.75" width
Antique Japanese Funa Bako or ship safe chest with an original black lacquer finish. Ornate iron hardware decorates the front of the box with a side locking mechanism. Behind the front door are six drawers with ring pulls. Two of the drawers are precious and small, one labelled in kanji. Outside is made of Hinoki wood (Cypress) while the inside drawers are made of Kiri wood (Paulownia). Dates from the Edo age 19th century.
Size: 15" height, 17" depth, 13" width
Chinese small bowl with a lovely translucent glaze of a greenish white, possibly Qingbai ware, very beautiful, Five Dynasties (A.D. 907-960).
Size: 5 3/8" wide x 1 1/2" high
Antique Chinese blue and white porcelain dish with blue underglaze scrolling flowers and vines along the inside and the outer rim. Dates from the Mjng dynasty c 15th century. This
piece was recovered from a shipwreck.
Size: 1.5" height, 7.5" diameter
Superbly modeled and very rare JIN DYNASTY SHANXI TERRACOTTA Tomb Panel mounted on a museum quality metal stand depicting a festive flute player in flowing robes (1115-1234 A.D.), China. The JIN Dynasty which co-existed with SONG, China early in the 12th Century, were forest dwellers known as "Jurchen", who spoke an inner Altaic language and had conquered the Manchurian heartland in 1115...
Superbly modeled and very rare JIN DYNASTY SHANXI TERRACOTTA Tomb Panel mounted on a museum quality metal stand depicting a festive Musician in flowing robes (1115-1234 A.D.), China. The Jin Dynasty which co-existed with SONG, China early in the 12th Century, were forest dwellers known as "Jurachen", who spoke an inner Altaic language and had conquered the Manchurian heartland in 1115...
Superbly modeled and very rare JIN DYNASTY SHANXI TERRACOTTA Tomb Panel mounted on a museum quality metal stand depicting a Warrior holding an axe in traditionally military dress (1115-1234 A.D.), China. The Jin Dynasty which co-existed with SONG, China early in the 12th Century, were forest dwellers known as "JURCHEN", who spoke an inner Altaic language and had conquered the Manchurian heartland in 1115. Their leader Aguda (r...
Superbly modeled and very rare JIN DYNASTY SHANXI TERRACOTTA Tomb Panel mounted on a museum quality metal stand depicting a Warrior holding an axe in traditionally military dress (1115-1234 A.D.), China. The Jin Dynasty which co-existed with the SONG, China early in the 12th Century, were forest dwellers known as "Jurchen", who spoke an inner Altaic language and had conquered the Manchurian heartland in 1115. Their leader Aguda (r...
Antique Chinese blue and white charger with two phoenixes standing one in front of the other, surrounded by flowering motifs upon a solid cobalt blue background, floral and speckling patterns along the inner rim. The underside has a rugged foot outlined in a single blue ring, and swirling patterns. Dates from the Ming dynasty. Most likely recovered from a shipwreck.
Size: 2" height, 10.5" diameter
Antique Chinese Canton plate with famille rose enamel scene of courtesans with their attendants, with a large altar to Budai. A gilt enamel censors and offerings lay before him on the altar table. The rim is decorated with chrysanthemums, and tiny scenes related to the main depiction. Mark of Kangxi in cobalt within a double ring, with three floral scrolling vine motifs. Ching Dynasty, dates from 1875-1908...
Pair of antique Chinese porcelain bowls with hardwood stands, with a beautiful pale blue underglaze background, with Famille rose overglaze motifs of lotuses, censors, and various household objects with auspicious elements. The interior of each bowl has five lucky bats surrounding a Shou symbol, to bring blessings of luck and happiness. The rim is gilt, directly below are red, geometric patterns...
Wanli period, late Ming Dynasty, ca. late 1600s
This bowl is painted overall with a floral design in orange, green, and yellow enamels with black enamel outlines. The interior rim is decorated with a similar motif, and a single flower is painted on the interior base. The foot is encircled with double lines in underglaze cobalt blue and an underglaze cobalt blue design is painted on the base...
A silver overlaid Buddha from Burma. These Buddhas were buried under the Stupas as an offering to the shrine. Size: H. 10cm. W. 6.5cm. Condition: Some flaking of the silver overlay. Original head has been re-attached back on.
Antique Japanese cho bako made of keyaki (elm) wood with beautiful grain and original translucent lacquer finish, iron hardware including edge bracing, lock plates, hirute shaped drawer pulls on the front, warabite shaped handles on the sides. Five drawers with one drop in panel and hidden compartment. Comes with one key. From the Sakata area of Japan. Edo Period.
Size: 17 1/2" high x 21 3/4" wide x 16 1/2" deep.