Width of Saucer: 12.1 cm (4.8 in)
Height of Saucer: 3 cm (1.2 in)
Width of Cup: 8.3 cm (3.3 in)
Height of Cup: 4.6 cm (1.8 in)
Height of Display: 18.3 cm (7.4 in)

Wonderful example of Chinese famille rose porcelain; a fine cup and sauce with floral decoration presented on an early timber and felt stand; fine porcelain; excellent condition

A beautiful, extremely rare, and early First Period Worcester coffee cup and saucer, each piece finely molded with fluting resembling pleats. The small, bell shaped cup has a crisply molded triple scroll handle with a pronounced thumb rest and a full blown rose in the inside...

Apulian salt cellar with rounded rim band and concave sided bottom.
Warm brownish gloss with fingermarks around the base, where held during dipping.
Similar bowls are known from southern Italy, notably eastern Lucania, northern Apulia and Campania.
For an Apulian example, close in shape and size, cf. Beazley Archive vase no. 9014281.
Ceramic
Apulian, late 4th century BC
D. 6 cm (2.4 in)
H. 4.1 cm (1.6 in)
Intact and fine...

This is Japanese edo hemp indigo katabira tsutsugaki kimono Rare. It is textile in Edo period(1800-1867). There is a little repair mark. There is a little small hole. However, the state is very good. It is dyeing and weaving of the nature of indigo. It is a valuable excellent article. This is the one in the Kyushu region. size::length:127cm (49.9inch) sleeve to sleeve:128cm (50inch) Box.2

It is a sashiko hanten from the Meiji era. All sashiko are hand-sashiko. It was made in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture during the Meiji era. The white thread is used to express indigo-dyed cotton-type dyeing with sashiko stitches. There is a little dirt. But it doesn't stand out. There is no damage. The condition is very good. Cotton is thick and feels good. It is a valuable gem. Size::length 70cm (27.6inch)

Pair of Edwardian Georgian sterling silver covered serving dishes. Made by John Round & Son Ltd in Sheffield in 1904. Each: Rectangular with chamfered corners and tapering sides. Cover raised and chamfered with twist-lock ring handle. Handle, covers, and rim gadrooned with scallop shells and leafing scrolls. A gorgeous twosome—make that foursome because the covers convert to bowls. Fully marked. Excellent condition.

Overall dimensions: H 6 1/4 x W 13 x D 9 1/2 in...

18th Century Chinese Tibetan Bronze Copper Repousse Kwan Yin Buddha

It is 5 inches (12.7 cm) tall by 3.3 inches (8.4 cm) wide. It is 193 gram.

It has loss of patina, pitting, firing cracks, missing hand held accessory, small dents at the knees, casting imperfections at the hair, oxidation, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A lovely early North-European bronze tripod Pan, dating to mid-late 18th. century AD.

An early type of Scandinavian cuphrite brass metal pan for open fire with three legs and a closed handle. Later crude owners initials from time of use are dating to c. 1800. This particular alloy and type was made c. 1750-1780.

The pan with wonderful patina, extensive wear and repairs from the time of use.

Size: c. 33,6 cm. long incl. the handle...

1796-1820 Jiaqing Period Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Charger with Scholars

It is 2 inches (5 cm) tall by 15 inches (38 cm) wide. It is 4.5 Lb.

It has dark spots, firing cracks, rubbing of paint and gold, glaze cracks, crazing, and a chip at the lip (as seen in the photos).

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1900's Japanese Bronze Relief Dragon Vase with Crystal Ball

It is 12.6 inches (32 cm) tall by 10.4 inches (26.5 cm) wide. It weighs 7.2 lb.

It has oxidation, pitting, chips and cracks at the base and dragon's body, stains, a small section of the dragon's body slightly wobbles, felt stickers' residues at the bottom, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A lovely early North-European bronze tripod Pan, dating to the 17th.-18th. century AD.

An early type of Scandinavian bronze or bell-metal pan for open fire with three legs and a closed handle. Later crude owners initials and dating to 1806. This particular alloy and type dates to c. 1690-1720.

The pan with wonderful patina, extensive wear and numerous repairs from the time of use.

Size: c. 36 cm. long incl. the handle...

A scarce and very impressive large white bronze / bell metal Cauldron, Northern Europe, Sweden or Denmark, c. mid 18th. century.

The exceptional cauldron were part of luxery interior of a kitchen of an important mansion / manor in the 18th. century and is with initials from the family. The cauldron is tanding three seperately cast legs and two Gothic style handles are attached, concenthric decoration and initials in relief as part of the casting.

Size: c. 37 cm. wide and 22...

This is wonderful Japanese antique tsutsugaki textile of umakake horse Cover in Edo period. The material is thick indigo dye cotton. As for the design of the rabbit that flies between waves, the design like auspicious. There is slightly a stain. There is no damage. The state is very good. The family crest at the center is very unusual kasa. size: Width:150cm (59.1inch) Length:62cm (24.4inch)

This is shirushi hanten jacket of very rare indigo dye cotton in Edo period.It can be worn. It is shirushi hanten of the buddhist temple in Kyoto. The motif of the back and the chest is very impressive. There is a little stain. There is one pinhole. However, it doesn't stand out. The state is very good in thick cotton. Warm touch of the indigo dye cotton in Edo period is wonderful. I must feel it for the hand. It recommends it for your collection. size:length：91cm(35.8inch) ...

Antique Himalayan tsha tsha (small votive plaque) depicting White Tara seated on a lotus throne. White Tara (the Mother of all Buddhas) is worshipped as the embodiment of the maternal aspect of compassion. Her seven eyes allow her to see all suffering.
Tsha Tsha were cast of clay mixed with ground incense and sacred ash. They were dried in the sun and painted with polychrome pigments. Small votives like this one were left as offerings at spiritual sites along a pilgrim's route. This t...

Antique Himalayan tsha tsha (small votive plaque) depicting a red bodhisattva seated on a lotus throne. Tsha Tsha were cast of clay mixed with ground incense and sacred ash. They were dried in the sun and painted with polychrome pigments. Small votives like this one were left as offerings at spiritual sites along a pilgrim's route.

Age: 18th century

Dimensions: 3 3/4" high x 3 1/8" wide x 1 3/8" deep

Antique Tibetan pair of offering bowls. Each bowl is carved of burl wood and has an ornate silver foot decorated with cabochons of coral and turquoise. The silver bottom of each bowl is incised with a scene of mother and baby fu lions. The bowls have interiors that have been lined and edged with silver.

Age: 19th century

Dimensions of each: 2 1/2" high x 6 1/4" wide

Antique Japanese sarugaku performance mask in the form of a monkey. Sarugaku, which literally means "monkey music" was one of the oldest Japanese theatre arts and consisted of many different types of performance including comedy, dancing, mime, singing and various acrobatics. The performers wore masks usually portraying human characters but this one is distinctly primate. The high point for sarugaku was during the Muromachi period when, along with dengaku (ritual shrine dancing), the perfo...

A pair of ancient pendant from the Egyptian late-Ptolemaic Period, after 600 BC.

Both amulets are pierced horisontically to be worn as pendants. One is of the seated Bastet as a Cat (2,1 cm.), the other is a head of a human god or Pharao (2,5 cm.).

Wonderful small lot!

Ex. Old Private Collection

Length: 6.3 cm (2.5 in)
Height: 3.5 cm (1.4 in)
Depth: 3.4 cm (1.3 in)
Weight: 150 gm

Fine Ming Period bronze scroll weight of a mythical lion; excellent patina and casting with some wear points exposing the bronze; good condition

Length: 17.4 cm (7 in)
Height: 1.5 cm (0.6 in)
Depth: 8.2 cm (3.3 in)

Chinese porcelain triangular form whatnot dish; decorated internally with a lotus flower surrounded by Greek-style fretwork; white glaze to the exterior with an unglazed base; good condition

Ancient Egyptian Bronze Double-Ureas. Depicts two cobras, each with a broadened hood and shows the details of each of the snake’s body. 1 1/4 inches high. Possibly a decoration of a large bronze Osiris. Late Period, 25th-26th Dynasty, 745-525 B.C. Ex. RDA private collection, acquired in NY art market in the early 1980s.

A Pair of bronze Coins was issued by Wang Mang 王莽 of the short-lived Xin dynasty新朝（AD9年－23年） 。
The 'hanging needle' script on the coin is special.
The last picture is from Numismatic Museum in Beijing.

Length: 5.9cm

An antique Japanese Tansu called Kotansu (personal storage chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite handles. Unique double upper drawer merchant chest style in a smaller footprint. A combination of 6 drawers of varying sizes and a pair of sliding doors that hide a convenient storage area. Constructed using straight dovetail joinery and hardened wooden nails. It would make an elegant side chest or night stand.

Age: Meiji Period ...

An antique Japanese corbel apprentice sample of a Shishi made and hand carved from one solid block of Keyaki (Zelkova) wood. Beautiful art sculpture that resonates the Japanese and Buddhist spirit. It would also make a wonderful plinth.

Age: Edo Period (1800-1850)

Dimensions: 9 3/4" Wide by 13 1/2" High by 8 3/4" Deep

Rare Large Pair of Antique Wall Appliques, carved and gilt wood in the form of flowers in baskets.

French or Italian, 18th/19th Century

30"tall x 23"wide x 2''deep

Charming American Miniature Blanket Chest in chestnut, having a hinged moulded edge top opening to a well, a single lower drawer and raised on straight bracket feet. Note the fine dovetail work on the sides.

American 1780-1800.

Many miniatures are labeled as "salesman's samples" but many were the work of apprentices to show their skills to the master craftsman.

12.5 x 7" x 8.5" tall
(one back foot ended out)

19th century Chinese export napkin ring carved on the outside with 3 reserves containing scenes of Chinese scholars in different settings. Wonderful work with deep undercutting, beautiful patina, in excellent condition. Inside diameter 1 5/16 inches, height 1 inch.

19th century Chinese export napkin ring carved on the outside with 3 reserves containing scenes of Chinese scholars in different settings. Wonderful work with deep undercutting, beautiful patina, in excellent condition. Inside diameter 1 7/16 inches, height 1 inch.

19th century Chinese export napkin ring carved on the outside with a continuous scene of a dragon in flight among swirling clouds. Wonderful work with deep undercutting, beautiful patina, in excellent condition. Inside diameter 1 7/16 inches, height 1 inch.

19th century Chinese export napkin ring carved on the outside with 3 reserves containing scenes of Chinese scholars in different settings. Wonderful work with deep undercutting, beautiful patina, in excellent condition. Inside diameter 1 1/4 inches, height 1 inch.

19th century Chinese export napkin ring carved on the outside with 4 reserves containing scenes of Chinese scholars in different settings. Wonderful work with deep undercutting, beautiful patina, in excellent condition. Inside diameter 1 7/16 inches, height 5/8 inches.

19th century Chinese export napkin ring carved on the outside with a continuous scene of Chinese scholars in different settings. Wonderful work with deep undercutting, beautiful patina, in excellent condition. Carved with a numeral 10 in raised oval reserve. Inside diameter 1 1/2 inches, height 5/8 inches.

19th century Chinese export napkin ring carved on the outside with three reserves containing different fish among waves, each fish has eyes inlaid with black horn. Wonderful work with deep undercutting, beautiful patina, in excellent condition. Inside diameter 1 7/16 inches, height 1 1/8 inches.

19th century Chinese export napkin ring carved on the outside with a continuous scene of Chinese scholars in different settings. Wonderful work with deep undercutting, beautiful patina, in excellent condition. Carved with a numeral 1 in raised oval reserve. Inside diameter 1 1/2 inches, height 5/8 inches.

This porcelain tea cup and saucer was produced in Germany by Meissen between 1910 and 1924. It has blue crossed swords marks under the glaze, The cup features a split branch handle. Both pieces have rims with points and scallops. The roses, accompanied by other flowers, are painted in shades of blue. The stems and leaves are painted in gold. The handle and rims are trimmed with gold. There were times at the Meissen factory when they decorated blanks with marks that were from a different p...

This porcelain vase was produced in Austria in the 1890s by an unknown decorating studio. The vase is signed by the renowned artist “Wagner” in gold in the painting. It has a beehive marking and is titled “Unsre Lieblinge” or “Our Favorites”. The vase is 6 1/2 inches tall and has a diameter of 3 1/2 inches at its widest point. The vase has a unique shape. A flared mouth that tapers to a narrow neck and then flares out for the body of the vase, and once again tapering to a narrow ...

A beautiful Philadelphia Chippendale ball and claw foot mahogany 18th/19th century side chair More information coming soon…..Berlin Estate

A beautifylly decorated European pottery dish dating to around 18th-19th cent, probably of Dutch origin?

The dish with low, widened walls and a foliated rim.

Center of the interior is decorated with a depiction motif of a Tulip

Size: 20-20,5 cm. in diameter.

Condition: Choice with wear for age and type. On the base the initials LP are incised.

An impressive oval shield with Ganymed, Magna Grecia, c. 3rd. century B.C

The shield with a fine depiction of a myth where Zeus transformns into an eagle, lifting Ganymedes. Fine high relief artwork with nice details.

Size: 17,3 cm. tall.

Condition: Choice for the rare type, thin hairline repair at the very top, othervise completely intact with fine patina.

Ex. Old collection, aquired before 1980.

A very large and well-made flanged Javelin head, Danish stoneage, Neolithic period, Daggertime, latest fase, after 2000 BC.

The head is knapped in the parallel style, othervise only known from the fine daggers of the period, with flanges and with microchipping towards the edges.

Size: c. 7 cm. long.

Condition: Intact and choice with a few micro ancient losses. Fine white and calsified patina.

Ex. Karl Hougaard collection, formerly in other old danish ...

A set with fine patinas, all dating to the 3rd. millenium BC.

In an old Danish collection we found these three harvesting tools in patinated silex that goes so well together in this lot.

Size: 6,8-7,8 cm.

Condition: Extremely fine to about Mint conditions, with nice patinas!

Ex. Karl Hougaard collection, formerly in other old danish collections.

This item comes with a standard export license, when shipped outside Denmark. The license will ...

菓子型 / CAKE MOLDS

Two pieces set of botanical-patterned wood carving molds for making rice cakes, early 20th century, China, approx. 28.5 x 9 x 2.5cm (11.22 x 3.54 x 0.98in), 31.5 x 6.5 x 2cm (12.40 x 2.55 x 0.78in). Some expected stains and scratches due to aging, but generally in beautiful used condition as is.


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19th century netsuke of a Manchurian crane in flight. Wonderfully caught image, compact design, superb rendition of his leathery legs, excellent head with double inlaid horn eyes. Excellent depiction of its feathers, beautiful patina. Signed MASATOSHI on the bottom - for discussion of Isshinsai Masatoshi see NETSUKE & INRO ARTISTS AND HOW TO READ THEIR SIGNATURES by George Lazarnick, p. 735. Length 1 3/4 inches.

An ancient-medieval bronze bowl of the high tin content 'white bronze' type with engravings of the Gaznavids, dating to c. 10th-11th. century AD.

A massive bowl and perhaps our finest, likely a food bowl for really large parties. The interior of the bowl is almost completely covered with fine green patina and when cleaned would likely reveal fine design of incised patterns exterior with a lovely star-shaped engraving, pluse hexagons, concenthric circles and finely the attractive bulls...

An ancient-medieval bronze bowl of the high tin content 'white bronze' type with engravings of the Gaznavids, dating to c. 10th-11th. century AD.

A massive bowl, likely a food bowl for really large parties. The interior of the bowl is almost completely covered with fine azurite patina and when cleaned would reveal the fine design of incised circles-dots (bulls-eye) and perhaps hexacons as well; the exterior is cleaned and plain.

Size: 24 cm. wide and 8 cm. tall.

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An ancient-medieval bronze bowl of the high tin content 'white bronze' type with engravings Gaznavids, dating to c. 10th-11th. century AD.

A massive bowl, likely a food bowl for really large parties. The bowl almost completely covered with fine azurite patina on the exterior and when cleaned would reveal the fine design of incised circles-dots (bulls-eye), likely hexacons as well.

Sizre: 22,2 cm. wide and 8,5 cm. tall.

Condition: Superb for type, exceptional fr...

Egyptian head with side lock, probably of Harpokrates, the infant son of Isis and Horus.
The face shows almond shaped eyes, a flattish nose, and slit mouth. The well preserved left ear appears just below the partially present side lock. The neck slightly bent to the figure’s left side.
The head most likely belongs to an ithyphallic limestone figure. For a related example, cf. acc. no. ST58 in the British Museum database.
Crudely carved from soft limestone. Covered in/with ...

Diameter approximately 41 cm. There is a chip at the rim, not visible behind it and has been fixed. In good condition.

This is Japanese Antique Textile Excellent shibori (Tie-dye)& sashiko stitch Farmer's Vest at the Meiji era.(1890~1910) This item was made in the Meiji era in Hirosaki prefecture, Aomori prefecture. Almost unused. All sashiko are hand-stitched. Indigo dyed cotton and shibori (Tie-dye) & sashiko stitch are wonderfully beautiful. It's a wonderfully beautiful motif. It's very gorgeous. The condition is very nice and beautiful. It's a work of art with great antique textile. ...

16th Century bronze Buddha Temple Very hard to find. Made of three main floors. With at the lower part four decorated niches with seated Buddhas meditating to the 4 cardinal directions. On the upper floors four standing Buddhas showing the four cardinal directions in decorated niches with flower patterns and stylized lotus buds. A Lotus bud at the very top of the temple. Beautiful aged bronze green patina. Measurements: Height - 77 cm (30 In) Estimate Value: $9000 - $14000 ...

18th Century bronze Vishnu Figure, Seated on a stylized lotus Throne. The divinity seated in royal ease, his right hand holding a stick, symbol of his power. Wearing a tiered conical hair dress, short vertically striated sampot with overlap, jeweled collar, armlets, anklets and pendeloque earrings. His throne decorated with lotus buds and flower and the figure is seated beneath a nicely decorated arch. This piece dates back to the 18th Century, About 250-300 years. In very good conditi...

19th Century Chinese Cloisonne Planter with Flowers & Butterfly

It is 4.7 inches (12 cm) tall by 9.8 inches (25 cm) wide. It weighs 2.4 lb.

It has loss of enamel, loss of gilding, enamel stress cracks, bent rims, oxidation, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1900's Chinese Silver Filigree Needle Case with Phoenix

It is 4.6 inches (11.8 cm) tall by 2 inches (5.1 cm) wide. It is 113.8 gram.

It is tarnished and has missing filigree wire and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Egyptian terracotta fragment of Harpocrates riding a horse, whose mane can be guessed on the right.
The youthful god is dressed in a short tunic and wears a stippled floral wreath topped by the Egyptian double crown. Harpokrates is shown with the right forefinger to his mouth.
Harpokrates was the infant son of Isis and Horus and symbolized both youth and fertility. Harpokrates was revered as the patron deity of childhood.
Hollow figure made of two halves, traces of a circul...

Japanese ceramic jar.

Age: Japan, Meiji Period, 19th Century
Size: Height 33.4 C.M. / Width 44.7 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
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This is a Japanese antique excellent silk kinran Weave and hand-embroidery kesa textile of the edo era(1800-1867) . The lining is silk safflower dyed. There are some stains, and a part of the embroidery thread is peeled off. There is a small hole. But they don't stand out. Recommended for your antique textile collection. Size:Length:94cm / 37inch Width:: 29cm / 11.4inch

An ancient Egyptian deep blue faience scarab, inscribed with a beetle (kheper) and flail. New Kingdom, 1550 –1070 3/4 inch. Intact.

A Japanese boxwood netsuke depicting Shojo crouched in a typical posture, with his hand resting on his knee, while sleeping from the effects of too much sake, the kimono is finely carved with geometric motifs as well as the long hair on the back. Similar examples of the Nagoya carvers are illustrated in Meinertzhagen, MCI, p.844, Davey, MTH, p.189, no.570 and Lazarnick, NIA, p. .1063. Edo period 19th century Sizes: 3,3 x 2,7 x 2,6 cm. Condition report: Good condition

江原盤 / GANGWONBAN

Simple and refined low rectangular wooden table made in Gangwon Province in the northeast Korea called 'Gangwonban' categorized into a type of 'Soban' as the traditional Korean wooden table for individual use, early 20th century, approx. 45.5 x 34.5 x H 25.5cm (17.91 x 13.58 x 10.03in). Handy lightweight structure as easy carrying and storing. Some expected scratches and chips due to aging, but in generally good condition as is and stable....