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 | Fine quality Ohi Ware Macha bowl by Yoshio Iwamura |
 | Antique Tibetan painted wood image of Green Tara Bodhisattva |
Chinese Northern Song (960-1127) dynasty qingbai (yingqing) porcelain glazed bowl with relatively straight sides and slightly flared rim decorated on the interior with combed abstract swirling floral patterns. The smooth, thin, crackled olive-green glaze pools in the center and accumulates at the exterior foot. The low foot is unglazed, revealing a gray-white body. 10th/11th century. 7” diameter x 2 3/8” high. Very good overall condition...
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A archer's ring was in warm yellowish patina.
Fine tissues were yielded due to natural cause from age.
In ivory look but actually was a bone piece, it was not unusual when ivory had been very precious and bone materials would be used instead.
Date: Mid Qing periods, 18th century.
Width: 3.1cm, Height:2.9cm
Material: Bone.
A archer's ring was in warm yellowish patina.
Fine tissues were yielded due to natural cause from age.
In ivory look but actually was a bone piece, it was not unusual when ivory had been very precious and bone materials would be used instead.
Date: Mid Qing periods, 18th century.
Width: 3.1cm, Height:2.9cm
Material: Bone.
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This Suanzhi wood stand was in strong and firm structure while enduring old patina was preserved well on the surface.
By an adequate size, it was used being put on the table for displaying bronze censer or other curiosities.
A very minute crack line was on the surface board. It didn't penetrate the board and was unnoticiable.
Date: Qing Dynasty,19th century.
Height: 22cm, Width:14cm x14cm.
This Suanzhi wood stand was in strong and firm structure while enduring old patina was preserved well on the surface.
By an adequate size, it was used being put on the table for displaying bronze censer or other curiosities.
A very minute crack line was on the surface board. It didn't penetrate the board and was unnoticiable.
Date: Qing Dynasty,19th century.
Height: 22cm, Width:14cm x14cm.
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A charming ivory lady was preserved in nice patina.
In perfect condition, this ivory piece was believed as a Chinese doctor's assistant when in medical practice for female patients.
Date: late 19 Century.
Length:11.3cm.
A CUSTOM-MADE WOOD STAND IS INCLUDED.
A charming ivory lady was preserved in nice patina.
In perfect condition, this ivory piece was believed as a Chinese doctor's assistant when in medical practice for female patients.
Date: late 19 Century.
Length:11.3cm.
A CUSTOM-MADE WOOD STAND IS INCLUDED.
Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Buddhist Lotus Jar
This rare and interesting pottery jar was made between the 10th and 13th centuries, during the Five Dynasties period (AD 906 - 960), Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279) or possibly the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368) and has been excavated from a Buddhist site in Yunnan province.�
It is quite "heavily-potted" and relatively highly-fired. The jar and cover have been formed with a lotus leaf design...
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A bronze bodhisattva sitting on a lion was the legendary Mañjuśrī who using the wisdom to tame the mind.
In perfect condition, the bronze figure was heavily cast and preserved in dark patina...
A bronze bodhisattva sitting on a lion was the legendary Mañjuśrī who using the wisdom to tame the mind.
In perfect condition, the bronze figure was heavily cast and preserved in dark patina...
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An ancient bronze seal was inscribed with characters on the stamping surface.
The characters was from ancient people but is unknown to us now.
From the metal quality, the old patina on the surface and the characteristic of the knob on top, and also the type of the word, we can define it as from Yuan periods or earlier.
IT WAS AN INTERESTING PIECE THAT CAN STILL BE USED NOW AS A PRIVATE SEAL WITH PERSONAL TASTE .
Date: Yuan Dynasty, 12th/13th century...
An ancient bronze seal was inscribed with characters on the stamping surface.
The characters was from ancient people but is unknown to us now.
From the metal quality, the old patina on the surface and the characteristic of the knob on top, and also the type of the word, we can define it as from Yuan periods or earlier.
IT WAS AN INTERESTING PIECE THAT CAN STILL BE USED NOW AS A PRIVATE SEAL WITH PERSONAL TASTE .
Date: Yuan Dynasty, 12th/13th century...
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A set of five tea cup holders(Cha Tuo) were in beautiful lotus-leaf's shape. Well cast and nicely carved, the basins will suit every tea cups in serene tea ceremony.
Enduring old patina was preserved on the surface.
A manufacturer's signature Qian-Mao-Hao-Zao was inscribed at the bottom.
Date: Qing Dynasty, 19th century.
Material: Tin.
Width:11.7cm
A set of five tea cup holders(Cha Tuo) were in beautiful lotus-leaf's shape. Well cast and nicely carved, the basins will suit every tea cups in serene tea ceremony.
Enduring old patina was preserved on the surface.
A manufacturer's signature Qian-Mao-Hao-Zao was inscribed at the bottom.
Date: Qing Dynasty, 19th century.
Material: Tin.
Width:11.7cm
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A wooden stand was in sound and firm structure.
In decent shape and nice patina preserved, the stand can be a fine addition to your collection.
Date: Qing Dynasty, late 19th century.
Dimensions: 33cm x 22.5cm x 6.5cm
A wooden stand was in sound and firm structure.
In decent shape and nice patina preserved, the stand can be a fine addition to your collection.
Date: Qing Dynasty, late 19th century.
Dimensions: 33cm x 22.5cm x 6.5cm
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A root wood carving was intriguingly made to imitate a crane standing on the mountain top in stylized posture.
By two pieces of original root wood, and with minimal cuttings, a beautiful picture with traditional Chinese metaphor of Longevity was then nicely rendered.
The wood piece had yielded the fine patina on the surface in firm and sound condition when one minute old restoration was on the leg.
Date: Qing Dynasty, 19th Century.
Height: 35cm...
A root wood carving was intriguingly made to imitate a crane standing on the mountain top in stylized posture.
By two pieces of original root wood, and with minimal cuttings, a beautiful picture with traditional Chinese metaphor of Longevity was then nicely rendered.
The wood piece had yielded the fine patina on the surface in firm and sound condition when one minute old restoration was on the leg.
Date: Qing Dynasty, 19th Century.
Height: 35cm...
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A Junyao cup was in decent shape and was applied with charming bluish glaze.
By well shaped foot ring which revealed with brownish-tint body clay, the oval cup was incursioned on the surface with blurred and earthern-feel condition.
Date: Song/Jin periods, 12th Century.
Width 8.5cm, Height:7cm
A Junyao cup was in decent shape and was applied with charming bluish glaze.
By well shaped foot ring which revealed with brownish-tint body clay, the oval cup was incursioned on the surface with blurred and earthern-feel condition.
Date: Song/Jin periods, 12th Century.
Width 8.5cm, Height:7cm
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A decent wood stand was well structured by precious Zitan and burl wood.
Framed by a unique species of Da-Yei Zitan, and panelled with burl wood board in the center, the wood stand was reinforced in the underside with lacquered cotton cloth.
Strong and sound, the wood stand was yielded on the surface with darken patina.
Date: late 19th century.
Dimensions: 48cm x 31cm x 8cm
A decent wood stand was well structured by precious Zitan and burl wood.
Framed by a unique species of Da-Yei Zitan, and panelled with burl wood board in the center, the wood stand was reinforced in the underside with lacquered cotton cloth.
Strong and sound, the wood stand was yielded on the surface with darken patina.
Date: late 19th century.
Dimensions: 48cm x 31cm x 8cm
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A groups of 23 old ivory beads was stringed in as a charming wristlet.
By fine patina and well preserved quality, the bracelet can be nicely worn by a fair lady or a gentleman alike.
Beads: Qing Dynasty,1644-1911
Width of the bead: 0.8cm.
A groups of 23 old ivory beads was stringed in as a charming wristlet.
By fine patina and well preserved quality, the bracelet can be nicely worn by a fair lady or a gentleman alike.
Beads: Qing Dynasty,1644-1911
Width of the bead: 0.8cm.
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An ivory pendant was nicely carved with exquisite patterns.
In motifs of five bats(Fu, good fortune) surrounding a archaic character-Sou(Longevity) expressing the good metaphor, and scrolling clouds on the rim as decoration, this ivory piece was believed having been hanged as a lucky charm by the noble people.
An old drilling hole was on the side for stringing...
An ivory pendant was nicely carved with exquisite patterns.
In motifs of five bats(Fu, good fortune) surrounding a archaic character-Sou(Longevity) expressing the good metaphor, and scrolling clouds on the rim as decoration, this ivory piece was believed having been hanged as a lucky charm by the noble people.
An old drilling hole was on the side for stringing...
This jacket top was the traditional hand made costume worn by the woman of the White Collar Miao, They are one of China's tribal ethnic minority groups who live in the Dan Zhai. Jacket would have been worn for festival. It was made from indigenous plant fibers which were hand loomed, using indigo and batik dye process and detail with embroidered trim. Wonderful display and can be viewed from both the front and back
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A charming white jade belt hook was exquisitely carved in dragon's head shape.
By the precious Hertien pebble quality, the jade piece was reflected with fine greasy-feel sheen on the surface.
Characteristic old jade's tissues were revealed under the reflection when some incursions were occurred to the material verifying its authenticity.
Date: Ming Dynasty ,1368-1644
Length:8.3cm, Width: 1.3cm, Weight: 30 grams.
Condition: Perfect.
A charming white jade belt hook was exquisitely carved in dragon's head shape.
By the precious Hertien pebble quality, the jade piece was reflected with fine greasy-feel sheen on the surface.
Characteristic old jade's tissues were revealed under the reflection when some incursions were occurred to the material verifying its authenticity.
Date: Ming Dynasty ,1368-1644
Length:8.3cm, Width: 1.3cm, Weight: 30 grams.
Condition: Perfect.
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A pair of Jizhou tiger toys were excavated in original condition.
It is very hard to find genuine Jizhou wares with tortoisshell glaze.
It was unique too to find them in pairs even though they're dolls.
And most importantly they were in obvious condition for authentication.
The buried deposits were firmly left here and there on the surface.
And the glaze were partially crackled due to age.
The body clay were light brownish with soft matrix quality...
A pair of Jizhou tiger toys were excavated in original condition.
It is very hard to find genuine Jizhou wares with tortoisshell glaze.
It was unique too to find them in pairs even though they're dolls.
And most importantly they were in obvious condition for authentication.
The buried deposits were firmly left here and there on the surface.
And the glaze were partially crackled due to age.
The body clay were light brownish with soft matrix quality...
An attractive wooden table screen with a carved and painted scene of a saint on a horse with three attendants. China. 19th century.
Dimensions: H. 40 cm, W. 27 cm.
Condition: original polychrome, some age cracks and shrinkage, the left leg slides off, the right one now stuck.
