C19th Japanese Satsuma pottery vase Signed

Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Sri Lanka Pre 1900: item #736730
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A beautifully gilt and enamelled satsuma pottery vase painted with birds in panels on a diaper ground. There is a painted mark to the base.

Dating from the late C19th., it stands 7 1/2inches (19 cms) high.

It is in very good condition. There is a miniscule frit to the inside of the footrim.

Iga Tokkuri by Fujioka Shuhei

Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Sri Lanka Contemporary: item #706455

A fine and bold Iga tokkuri by Fujioka Shuhei. It not only has spirit, it also displays the classic 'landscapes' Iga is known for; glass-like green glazing, fire-color clay and scorched patches. In perfect condition with a signed box, 14.6cm.tall, signed on side.

Miyajima Masayuki Three Massive Chargers

Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Sri Lanka Contemporary: item #671527

Quite extraordinary throwing and glazing on these three massive chargers; each is between 12.5-13.5cm.tallx 59.5-60cm.wide. Artist Statement: "The work/pottery that I make, I try to keep as simple as possible. I think that the form and the function of the piece should be complemented by the surface. Whatever you feel from the piece and however you connect to it should come from within the piece itself. The combination of form, surface decoration, glaze and firing should all combine to m... Click for details

Old Japanese Totai Barktree Cloisonne Vase

Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Sri Lanka Pre 1920: item #467784
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Old (1920's) Japanese Totai Barktree Cloisonne Vase with Bird & Flower

It is 4 inches (10cm) tall by3 inches (7.5cm) wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks, except a surface scratch under the flower (as seen in the photos). ... Click for details

Aventurine and Silver Necklace, Ceylon

Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Sri Lanka Pre 1900: item #345931
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Expertly fashioned silverwork and nine disks of gorgeous green aventurine make this 19th century necklace from Sri Lanka (Ceylon) a stunning piece. Each disk is enclosed in a worked silver bezel and hangs from a small silver hinge attached to a 12-sided silver bead. Strung on a fine braided rope, the beads are separated with small silver circles. On each side, the green disks and beads are bracketed with a slender, curved slider. The necklace was made in the old Ceylonese hill town of Kandy, and... Click for details

Silver Beaded Necklace, Sri Lanka

Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Sri Lanka Pre 1920: item #300911
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An unusual mesh rope woven of fine silver wire is strung with ornate silver beads on this early 20th century necklace from Sri Lanka. From the old capital city of Kandi in the island's central highlands, it is in a design most likely meant to be worn by a man. Masculine jewelry (see a Sri Lankan leopard claw necklace with a similar mesh rope, catalogue listing #298517) was not uncommon in the region. This is a handsome piece of jewelry whether worn by a man or a woman. The silver mesh rope is lo... Click for details

Leopard Claw Necklace, Sri Lanka

Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Sri Lanka Pre 1900: item #298517
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Leopard claws, worn as a charm to ward off evil, are set in a large silver pendant on this late 19th century necklace from Sri Lanka. Such necklaces were considered masculine jewelry and, along with earrings, armlets and anklets for males, regarded as status symbols and portable emblems of power as well. Two large claws and one claw tip are set into the bottom of the pendant. The upper two-thirds of the pendant is covered with rows of filigree work. It hangs from a long rope woven of fine silver... Click for details

Rosewood Buddha, Sri Lanka

Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Sri Lanka Pre 1960: item #265066
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Carved of dense rosewood, this mid-20th century Buddha from Sri Lanka is seated in vajrasana position, a variation of the lotus attitude, and the hands are in dhyana mudra, a gesture of absolute balance and meditation. The folds of the robe are represented by evenly spaced incised lines, a technique favored by Sri Lankan artisans. The stylized face has deep-set eyes, aquiline nose and slightly smiling, full lips. The head and prominent usnisha are covered in tight curls. The figure is in perfect... Click for details

19th Century Buddha, Sri Lanka

Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Sri Lanka Pre 1900: item #132538
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This standing Buddha from Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) is in classic Ceylonese style with the folds of the form-fitting robe represented by evenly spaced horizontal lines. It is exceptionally finely carved of jack wood rubbed to a lustrous finish. The Buddha's right hand is raised in the abhaya mudra offering protection, and the left hand holds a book, symbol of insight. The intricate carving on the halo represents eight paths toward enlightenment, and the Buddha stands on a double lotus throne. In e... Click for details

Fine Anglo-Ceylonese EBONY Box, 19C.

Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Sri Lanka Pre 1900: item #128263
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A FINE ANGLO-CEYLONESE CARVED EBONY BOX, 19TH CENTURY

The box is carved from native Ceylonese ebony. It is a valuable wood, it is dense, heavy, carves beautifully and is capable of taking and retaining a high polish. The lock and hinges appear to be English and the interior corners of the box and lid have recessed strengthening brackets. I would date the box to the early / mid 19th century. It was probably made... Click for details