An unusual small sized Jumu (chinese elm) hardwood Chinese altar cabinet with hand forged brass pulls and hardware. Side panels with hand carved reticulated flowers, long underside panel carved with similar floral motif, large open interior space for storage, beautiful wood grain. Overall in excellent original condition with stunning light natural finish.

Age: Late 19th century Dimensions: 48" long x 24" high x 17" deep

Japanese lacquered gold and silver hira maki-e biwa shape box (kobako).

Japan, Edo period

Length 7,67 in – Width 3,14 in – Heigth 0,7 in

The biwa is a japanese short-necked fretted luth, often used in narrative storrytelling. The biwa is chosen instrument of Benten, goddess of music, eloquence and poetry.

Egyptian Faience Amarna Taweret Amulet / hippopotamus 1,5cm

Date: 1353-1336 BC

Period: Armana Period

Provenance: Old German collection befor 1983

Condition: look at pictures

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Japanese Zenga scroll painting of a staff by the Zen master Nakahara Nantenbō (Toju Zenchu) (1839–1925). Born into the Shioda samurai clan in Saga Prefecture, Nantenbō lost his mother when he was 7 years old and was sent to Yukoji monastery to study as a novice when he was 11 where he became a monk of the the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism...

A superb and near lifesize Thai head of Buddha, Ayutthaya, Thailand. c. 15th century

The head of longish oval shape, with clearly delineated eyes and lids lowered in meditation, a smiling mouth and tiny curls covering head and ushnisha.

Sandstone was a highly coveted material during the early part of the Ayutthaya period, and the use of curved lines and petite bumps for hair reflect the influence of Indian Gupta stylization.

Size: 29 cm. tall and 17 cm...

19th century staghorn ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) carved as geta (a wooden sandal) with gold, red and black lacquer decoration of flowers and leaves. Very nice carving, excellent detailing, pleasant patina. Length 11/16 inches.

19th century staghorn ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) carved in a shape of a gourd with leaf. Good design, green staining, natural imperfections in staghorn, overall in very good condition. Height 11/16 inches.

19th century staghorn ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) carved in a shape of abalone shell. Good design, natural imperfections in staghorn, stained green (actually resembling the color of large abalone shell from the Sea of Japan that contain edible animal), overall in very good condition. Length 13/16 inches.

19th century glass ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) in ball shape with black body and numerous multicolored flower shaped inlays . Beautiful surface, very pleasant patina. Diameter 5/8 inches.

19th century glass ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) in barrel form with transparent bottle green body and off-white to pink design of cresting waves. Beautiful surface, very pleasant patina, large central hole. Height 3/4 inches.

19th century staghorn ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) carved in a form of a skull. Very nice work, pleasant patina, light staining, in great condition. Height 1/2 inches.

19th century staghorn ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) carved as a smooth clam shell. Good design, shunga connotation as almost inevitable with clam in Japanese art, nice patina on the surface, natural imperfections in staghorn, overall in very good condition. Length 13/16 inches.

Egyptian Faience Green Monflower Amulet 1,7 cm

Faience is a glazed ceramic known for producing bright colours, especially blues, turquoises and greens. It is produced from quartz or sand crystals mixed with other compounds and can be cast into moulds to create beads or amulets like these ones. Faience gimmers in the light and was believed by the Egyptians to represent rebirth and immortality...

Edwardian crystal decanter with sterling silver stopper. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1897. Bell-form bowl with baluster neck, u-form spout, and c-scroll handle. Engraved and acid-etched flowers and leaves. Stopper ovoid with scrolls and flowers. Engraved interlaced script monogram. Stopper fully marked including date symbol and no. S2822. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 12 x D 5 1/4 in. #BD104

Late Meiji (1890s to 1910s) netsuke of a standing fat baby boy wearing just a bib and holding a thick rope that serves as a collar for a puppy standing next to him. Excellent carving, great chubby face, superb depiction of his fat body and fingers. Nice flow to the rope with its twisted texture, expert use of black, orange and golden ink, beautiful wear and patina. Signed HOZAN on the bottom - the artist is listed in NETSUKE by Neil Davey (p. 470, number 741). Height 1 13/16 inches.

Egyptian Faience Blue Floral Amulet 1,6 cm

Faience is a glazed ceramic known for producing bright colours, especially blues, turquoises and greens. It is produced from quartz or sand crystals mixed with other compounds and can be cast into moulds to create beads or amulets like these ones. Faience gimmers in the light and was believed by the Egyptians to represent rebirth and immortality. The colours had different symbolisms for example, blue was thought to reflect fertility and life...

18K yellow gold sapphire ring with three large sapphires and two diamonds, all roughly equal in size, in the form of a classic Victorian half hoop diamond ring, with emphasis on the gemstones. The ring is set with the gemstones "a jour", or "open to the day", meaning the ring can be worn for hand washing and is appropriate for everyday wear. The stones are polished and clear. The ring measures US 7 ½.

Lovely sapphire ring with three large sapphires and four small diamonds, an unusual variation of the form of a classic five stone half hoop diamond ring (the each pair of small diamonds read as one larger diamond). Five stone rings were crafted to show emphasis on the gemstones. The ring is set with the gemstones "a jour", or "open to the day", meaning the ring can be worn for hand washing and is appropriate for everyday wear. The stones are polished and clear...

Dramatic and rare Georgian 18K gold and agate navette shaped ring revealing endless variations of the moss agate stone. Navette means "little ship", and shaped like a pointed oval. Agate is a variety of quartz that occurs naturally in nature and during the period that this ring was made, were mined in Scotland. The brown, black and tan colors swirl around the ring in a lively array. Every plane of our agate navette ring has smooth polished surraces, with the gold band as reflective as a mirror...

Beautiful Byzantine silver ring, ca. 10th.-12th. century AD.

The ring very attractive with a high set bezel with an elaborate cross design.

Condition: Choice and wearable.

Ring-size: c. 15 mm.

Ex. Collection of a German Goldsmith, 1960-1995.

A Japanese boxwood okimono of a rat-catcher preparing the miso on a big bowl before catching the rat. Black horn eyes. Excellent quality and great patina. Jigaku signature under the base. During the Edo period, blind people were recruited to hunt rats. With their sensitivity and hearing, they were able to hunt small rodents. Meiji period late 19th century Sizes: 9 x 8,5 x 8,5 cm. Condition report: Good condition

A Japanese Imari dish decorated with the Three Friends of Winter, Shochikubai, Pine, Bamboo and Plum, surrounded by overlapping brocades. The back with an apocryphal Ming Chenghua reign mark. Arita, 18th ~ 19th century.

Approximately 20.3 cm diameter...

18th Century Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Vase Zhong Kui 鍾馗

It is 5.1 inches (13 cm) tall by 2.8 inches (7.2 cm) wide. It weighs 0.4 lb.

It has rubbing paint, dark spots, glaze crazing, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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17th Century Chinese Bronze Vase with Beast Ears

It is 8.6 inches (21.8 cm) tall by 3.7 inches (9.5 cm) wide. It is 1089 gram (2.4 Lb).

It has loss of patina, oxidation, pitting, chips at the bottom, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

Some of the photos were taken under the sun.

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13th Century Korean Koryo Dynasty Slip-Inlaid Celadon-Glazed Cup

It is 2.75 inches (7 cm) tall by 2.8 inches (7.2 cm) wide. The box is t is 4.7 inches (12 cm) tall by 4.4 inches (11.3 cm) long and 4.4 inches (11.3 cm) wide. It is 0.5 Lb.

It has skip glazes, grazing chips, crazing, repairs to cracks, and surface wear and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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17th Century Chinese Bronze Old Sage Riding Horse

It is 3.3 inches (8.5 cm) tall by 3.3 inches (8.5 cm) wide. It is 208.5 gram.

It has rubbing patina and surface scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A gunpowder horn dating to the 19th / early 20th century. The curved body is made from water buffalo horn, the wide end with a wooden stopper, the suspension area with a Singha head and a bronze chain. The gunpowder was stored in the Batak house in large gourds, the chief carried his own personal supply in such containers, which he wore suspended from a chain around his neck. Condition: the spout was originally with a closing mechanism now partially lost, some small losses and lost pins. Dimensi...

Jade brush rest in the shape of a creature.Between the front legs there is a hole to hang it as a pendant. Celadon colored stone stained with rust. Jade old ,Song dynasty. Good condition, the stone slightly crumbled has rare places. Long about 9cm.

Antique Japanese bandori, peasant's woven back pad for carrying heavy loads. Woven of re purposed cotton cloth, this bandori is outfitted with shoulder straps and is folded on the bottom for extra padding. The back pad is made of cotton from two different textile: a brown striped cotton and light blue and white pattern on cotton. A bandori is made specially for the person carrying the load so it is beautifully unique in it's materials and construction.

Age: Taisho Period (1912-1926...

A Meiji Period (1868 - 1912) Japanese Kannon Biraki Tansu (Wedding Kimono Chest) made of beautiful aged Kiri (Paulownia) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) wood. The top section has two hinged doors with a special lock from the inside that secures the inside of the door.

When open the doors reveal two large drawers where the bride's kimono were stored. The bottom section has two large drawers and a hinged door that hides two small drawers where valuable hair ornaments and other treasures wer...

INDEPENDENT WATCH CO. Fredonia, New York Circa: 1875-1881 The California Watch Company was idle for two years before it was purchased by brothers E. W. Howard and C.M. Howard. They had been selling watches by mail for some time and started engraving the Howard Bros. name on them and using American-made watches. Their chief supply came from Hampden Watch Co. Illinois w. CO U.S. WATCH Co. of Marion. The brothers formed the Independent Watch Co. in 1880, but it was not a watch factory in the...

Elegant gold gilt Meiji Period c.1900 Zen Buddhist Altar Inner Mirror meant to reflect the soul. Beautifully carved buddhist clouds and waves. Holds a bevelled round mirror. Back is thick black lacquer. Ecellant condition. 11" by 11". Ask for shipping quote from California warehouse.

Leather tobacco pouch (tabaco-ire), its lacquered wood pipe case decorated with a landscape and a pipe in wood, copper and silver. The pouch still contains tobacco.
Ojime in white and blue porcelain, decorated with a dragon.
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)

Pipe case : 8,3 in – 21 cm
Pipe : 7 in – 18 cm
Pouch: Height : 3,1in (8 cm) - Width : 5,1in (13cm)

A classic Chinese Jin dynasty brown glaze meiping vase with string patterns. Ht. 36cm. Condition: minor chips to both mouth and base rims, no restore, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please ask before ordering.

Egyptian Faience White and Yellow Lotus Petal Amulet 3,2 cm

Lotus flowers were very popular among the Egyptians and were frequently found in households and gardens. The lotus flower held strong symbolisation, white lotus flowers opened during the day and closed at night representing rebirth and creation while blue lotus flowers opened at night and closed during the day representing the renewal of life. The flower was very precious to Egyptians, they were given as offering to the gods...

Tibetan Himalayan Monastery Monk's Pray Table used in the Monastery, Ca. 1800's, 31" wide, 23" high, 13 1/4" deep, Lacquered on top of raised design low relief design of the scrolling vines on the both sides and Snow Lions Face in front upper section, large carved Buddhist Lotus Leaves on the bottom section. This Pray Table is in original old condition, no restorations or any new lacquer finish added. This Tibetan Pray Table was one of the collection in DC area collector's home for more th...

A beautiful handmade tablecloth and napkins set of Italian needle lace of Pointe de Venice type, with the characteristic scrolling floral patterns with additional floral motifs worked in relief (embroidered).

The condition is excellent, with no tears or other flaws of anything but minor note. The tablecloth is 106" by 70" and the 12 napkins are 21" by 21".

A nice Chinese Yuan dynasty longquan celadon foliated plate with molded eight treasures motifs decoration. Dia. 16.7cm. Condition: no chip, no restore, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please ask before ordering.

Rare form Chinese Yixing lined pewter teapot with seal mark inside bottom. The exterior inscription reads, "To cook tea" "Middle aged man at last knows how" and is signed "Wang Tsieh". The other side features plum blossom flowers and is signed "I Shan". Measures 5.5" high, 5" across, and 2.25" wide.

Circa 1830, historical dark blue Staffordshire teapot with a different scene on each side. One side shows 3 men chopping down a tree with a house in the background. The opposing side depicts a train engine pulling a coach. This teapot was produced by Enoch Wood & Sons (1818 - 1846) of Staffordshire. The deep blue color is remarkable as well as its excellent condition. Measures 10.5ʺ wide, 5ʺ deep, 7ʺ high.

Early 18th Century Chinese Bronze Duck Shaped Incense Burner

It is 10 inches (25.5 cm) tall by 7.2 inches (18.2 cm) wide. It is 1474 gram (3.3 Lb).

It has hairline crack and chips at the feet, pitting, oxidation and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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18th Century Chinese Russet White Jade Carved Boy Pendant

It is 1.7 inches (4.5 cm) wide by 2.25 inches (5.9 cm) in length and 16. 2mm thick. It is 41.9 gram.

It has inclusions, flea bite chips, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

Some of the photos were taken under the sun.

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1900's Chinese Sterling Silver Card Case with Scholar Playing Go

It is 4.1 inches (10.3 cm) long by 2.7 inches (7 cm) wide. It will hold a 2.5 inches (6.5 cm) wide card. It is 72.9 gram.

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

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1900's Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain Covered Jar with Kilin Beast

It is 15.55 inches (39.5 cm) tall by 9.1 inches (23.2 cm) wide. It is 8 Lb.

It has dark spots, skip glazes, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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17th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Wood Carved Kwan Yin Buddha with 1900's Wood Seat

It is 6.3 inches (16 cm) tall by 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) wide. It is 255 gram.

It has rubbing of gilt, flea bite chips, peeling of lacquer, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Lovely small meiping from Northern China, circa 1000CE- possibly Liao.. I have repaired it with epoxy and 23k gold leaf (wabi sabi kintsugi). This is a high fired gray stoneware dipped in a white slip and then fired with translucent overglaze. Condition as is, attractive wood stand included. :11.8cm/4.7cm and D: 7.2cm/2.9in.

Antique Japanese scroll painting of Buddha Amitābha also known simply as Amida Buddha and two Bodhisattva attendants: Sanzon Bosatsu (with both hands holding a lotus blossom) and Seishi Raigo Bosatsu (with hands in gassho adoration mudra). The central figure, Amida Nyorai stands with each foot on a lotus blossom, floating on swirling clouds as he descents. His hands are in vitarka mudra, also known as Raikō gesture of welcoming souls to Paradise (Jōdō or Sukhavati in Sanskrit). Golden rays...

Antique Japanese taiko Buddhist temple drum. Made of keyaki (zelkova elm) wood. Painted with mitsu domoe design, the three comma motif also used as a popular family crest. The design is painted in bold red, blue and green colors. Tightly stretched on both sides with bronze and iron hardware. Taiko (literally meaning "drum" in Japanese) first came about as a way to frighten away evil spirits and crop-threatening pests as well as to call the rain spirit to nourish the fields. Taiko drumming...

A charming and impressive model of tiger in bronze. Beautiful fineness and exquise details on its fur. Very fine patina. Signed “Morimasa” on its back. Dimension : 16 x 13.5 cm. Japan Edo (1603-1868) 19th century.

A rare edo period Japanese choba (merchants) tansu from the Niigata perfection in Japan. Made of solid keyaki hardwood (including the back). Finely detailed hand forged iron of a flying crane and longevity turtle seen amongst the pine and bamboo. The lower two drawers depict a lock and drum. Stunning original finish with warm tones. 8 drawers in total each of there own size. Two small drawers with unique pull rings tucked securely behind the locking bar.
Locking bar has functional lo...

A fine Chinese Southern and Northern Dynasties celadon cup. Ht. 4cm. Condition: minor glaze deterioration, no restore, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please ask before ordering.

Fan-shaped kobako in lacquer. The kobako is decorated with autumn plants on sequined silver and gold. The inside and the circumference are in nashi-ji lacquer.

Kobako (“little boxes”) are often adorned with harmonious decors and sceneries inspired by Japanese fauna and flora. Japanese artists play with shapes and materials with accuracy and thoroughness akin to silverware.

Japan, Edo period (1603-1868)

Length 3.75 in (9,5 cm) – Height 1.6 in ...

Wooden netsuke, a dog carrying a collar and small bell, baring her teeth, protecting her puppy.
Signed Tomokazu ( 友一 ).

Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)

Height : 1.3 inches (3,3 cm) - Length : 2 inches (5 cm) -Width : 1.2 inches (3 cm)

Attractive and lovely netsuke carved from ivory. A puppy lying on the carpet, with a decorated collar around its neck, and inlaid with brown horn in its eyes. Beautiful work of the fur. Length : 3,8 cm. Japan Edo (1603 - 1868) end of 18th, very early 19th century.

Material: Faience, Canelian, Stone

Bastet or Bast was a goddess of ancient Egyptian religion, worshiped as early as the Second Dynasty (2890 BCE).

Her name also is rendered as Baast, Ubaste, and Baset.

Condition: look at pictures.

Provenance: Old German collection for 1983

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A pair Japanese porcelain plates decorated with a mountain hermitage and some roundels one containing a rabbit in the Ko-Kutani palette. Base with "fuku" mark, the rim with brown dressing and the underside with pine needles. Condition: fine, base with partial brownish stains and dull glaze. Dimension: diameter: 18.8 cm x 3 cm high.

A Minimalistic Hanging Scroll Painting by Okada Hanko Hanging scroll painting depicting a group of rocks. Ink on paper. Signed Hanko and two seals. Okada Hanko (1782-1846) a Nanga painter and Caligrapher. He was born in Osaka, the son and pupil of Okada Beisenjin. Like his father, he served for a period as a Confucian scholar to Lord Todo of Tsu; at the age of 43 he resigned and joined the circle of intellectuals in Osaka and started to study Chinese painting specialising in misty landscapes...

Hard-to-find English barrel shaped wooden string holder with a pedestal base. Made of lignum vitae wood, the dispensing end has a twist off opening. Circa 1860-1880 it is still a useful object and a great find for the collector. Overall condition is good with only a small chip on the base. Has a beautiful warm patina and measures 5" long at base, 5.5" wide at back, 6.5" high.

Bamboo Poutai. Very finely carved. The artist knew how to make all the emotions and characteristics of the character. The delicacy of the movement of the hands slightly retracted in a precious attitude, the joy of the laughing eyes wrinkled with enjoyment, the softness of the mouth. The sympathetic fatness of the neck. All is benevolence.The grain of the fine wood fibers draws on the skull and on the chin a semblance of hair, as well as on the nape of the neck, the defects of the wood correspond...

19th Century Chinese Celadon Rose Medallion Vase

It is 24 inches (61 cm) tall by 9.6 inches (24.5 cm) wide. It is 20 Lb.

It has rubbing of paint and gold, dark spots, a hole at the bottom and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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