Longquan bowl decorated with incised lotus petals rising from foot to the exterior and flower motif in the center. Covered with golden greenish glaze. Unglazed base. PERIOD : Song 12th-13th century. CONDITION : firing imperfection on the rim, two glaze star line ; free from restoration; good sound when tapping by finger tips. MEASUREMENT : Diameter: 18.8cm and Height : 7.2 cm
Biomorphic sterling silver appliques on a highly oxidized "puffy" background take center-stage in this modernist Mexican set of Salvador Teran earrings. I grew up close to the sea so to my eyes, it's little crabs catching a bit of sun on mossy beach pebbles that are pictured here but your mind's eye might see something entirely different. Precious like all Salvador jewelry, beautifully made, not entirely identical as is the case with hand-wrought pieces of wearable art...
Porcelain covered with green glaze to the foot, unglazed concave base. PERIOD : Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 7, 9, 9, 10 cm wide, 5.5, 6, 6, 8 cm tall. CONDITION: no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restoration.
Not for the faint of heart this stunning vintage bracelet was designed and signed by Taxco, Mexico artist and sculptor Enrique Ledesma. Arguably one of Ledesma's finest designs this bracelet measures 2 3/4" high. It is 6 1/2" at the wrist flaring out to 7 1/4" at the top end. The piece weighs 114 grams, 4oz. and is comprised of six panels each centered with a bezel set carved obsidian stone. Clasp and safety chain are tight and secure. Fully hallmarked...
Large longquan celadon bowl with crackled green glaze to footrim and decorated with carved floral motif, red burnt ring on the base. Dating from late the 15-16th Century from longquan Kiln, Width = 30 cm, Condition : Excellent, no chips, cracks, hairlines or restoration
The Taller Far Fan made quality silver and the repousse on this bracelet is truly one of the finest I have seen. It does not surprise me that this early piece has the D.F. designation for Mexico City origin because the repousse is very Matl like. The weight is 63 grams heavy and the width is 1.25in. tall. The length is 7.5in. long. There are no chips to the stones or dents to the silver. It displays great dimension with the full repousse links...
Super stylish square back Deco pair of French leather club chairs. Originally circa 1940's; recovered in new leather. Dimensions: 37" deep, 31" high, 35" wide, 22" seat depth
A full-length Lamaist costume made for the ritual Cham dance with flared sleeves weighted at the bottom. This dress is composed of antique Chinese silks, mainly of a dark blue brocade with design of scattered peonies. The stripes in yellow satin damask with woven dragon roundels and red silk damask with clouds and roundels containing brocaded Chinese longevity characters. The collar made of red silk satin with a brocaded shuangxi character and decorated with two different brocaded fragments...
Unusual Chinese late Qing dynasty to possibly early Republic (late 19th to early 20th century) hardwood stand used to hold opium pipe dampers. A single drawer with brass pull is used for the storage of smoking accessories. The back is nicely carved with a bamboo motif. 13"L x 2"D x 3"H. Very good overall condition with some minor stains to the wood consistent with its age and use. This piece is from the private collection of American expatriates who lived in Hong Kong in the 1970s and 1980s...
This elaborate silver Miao headband would be worn by a woman for festival. First a piece of fabric would be tied around the womans head to protect her from the sharp edges of the metal. The headband would make a soft pleasing sound as the woman moved her head. The man on horseback and flowers are a reference to the Miao myth of bringing light into the world. The headband is approx 20 inches long.
A very nice Lakhe Mask, copper, size 28 cm
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Fine & Rare Chinese Neolithic Pottery Jar
This fine pottery jar was made some 4,000 years ago. Although it was excavated from Gansu province, we are not certain from which Neolithic culture it derives although it is probably a product of the Qijia Culture (c. 2050 - 1700 BC).� It is well-made and quite highly-fired, having a distinct ring when tapped. The lower body has been decorated with an impressed, almost spiral pattern...
Celadon charger decorated with incised flower on the center, and key fret scroll. W = 29 cm. Qianlong 1736-1795. Condition : Excellent with a very tiny frit on the rim.
Description: A handsome jade piece was in a joyful subject- A Boy Having Fun With a Goose. A popular subject as this piece was very well rendered by excellent jade carving maneuvering skill. In a greyish white tint which was the typical characteristic of the dated nephrite jade quality, the jade pebble was in quite good size by which the boy was depicted in fine details on the facial features and on the cloth...
Striking black and white Janiform crest from a dance mask. H. 32 cm. Good condition with expected age wear. Ca. mid 20th century. Provenance: private collection, The Netherlands.
This item will be exhibited at the Tribal Art Fair Amsterdam, October 25th-27th
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Japanese cute kimekomi ningyo, zuishin imperial guard hina dolls. The dolls are 4 inches in height.
Used by the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company, New York, - the A & P grocery store chain - for advertising purposes, this rarely-found and sizable die cut has been protected in a 12 3/4 x 9 1/2 inch, gold-toned frame.
Vividly colored, this Black Memorabilia themed piece features a smiling black girl seated on a large straw basket while holding 2, smaller-sized, flower-filled straw baskets in each arm...
Covered with ge type green celadon to the footrim decorated with biscuit flower, glazed base. Diameter = 15.5 cm. Yuan Dynasty. Professional restorations.