Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk in Monogram canvas covering. Sold at Saks and CY in New York; I am guessing that this dates circa 1920's to 1930's. It is in great vintage condition with all brasses intact. The trunk contains one drop-front drawer and four lift-out drawers, and an interior leather belt to fasten loose items in the bottom of the trunk. The trunk also retains it's original handles, and 6 signed Louis Vuitton hangers. Sorry, there is no key...

A rare early Ming dynasty 15th century blue and white large bowl, rounded side with flared rim, straight foot and glazed base, bowl outer wall decorated with fine under glaze blue of butterfly motif in different position, center with reverse blue base and white conch motif.
Bowl is in very good condition no chip, no crack, no restoration, crackled at glaze surface semi porcelain.
Size: 15cm diameter.

Description:

A Jizhou bowl was beautifully applied with whitish tortoiseshell glaze.
Sited on the characteristic shallow walled nearing flat foot ring, the bowl was slightly inverted on the mouth rim.
The body clay revealed at the bottom was in loosening-feel quality and was fired in light buff tint.
Molding scar was left at the foot ring too.
Due to long time of age, enduring old crackles were yielded in the glaze.
The agate-like glaze was in very fine condition...

For centuries, the Chinese practiced ancestor worship as a religious ritual. Ancestor (also known as) or Spirit tablets were a ritual object commonly seen in temples and shrines and on household altars. Usually made of one or 2 pieces of wood...

Concert 8 Model upright piano by C. Bechstein, Berlin, Germany. Serial No. 187433. Beautiful rosewood, with burl. Dimensions: 131 cms. ht. x 154 cms. width x 62 cms. depth. Purchased in 2002 (manufactured in 2000). Condition: wonderful playing condition, with a beautiful tone; chip to the block beneath the lowest E key of the keyboard (see photos), and some minor blemishes on the left end. This piano is an excellent value, priced at a fraction of the new retail price which approaches $30,000...

A ewer with an greyish-olive toned glaze that covers all but the foot and base. The mouth is trumpet-flared and the 3-lobed rim of the mouth is trimmed in silver (see photos). The grooved strap handle is typical of Song items .

Period: Song: 10th-13th Century

Size: Height = 21.2 cm (8-3/4 inches)

Condition: Tiny firing separation at the base of the spout (not a crack).

A lucky ammer in red decorates the inside of this large bowl by Mamiya Eishu enclosed in a period wooden box. It appears to read Kishoho or Kishohon (the method to satisfaction or the root of satisfaction respectively). The bowl is 7-1/2 inches (19 cm) diameter and in excellent condition. Eishu (1871-1945)entered the priesthood at the age of nine at Ryutakuji Temple under the training of the priest Tengan...

Description:

A Qingbai incense burner was stand in a stem foot and was covered by a reticulated cover which in an elegant style.
It was an porcelain copy of a metal prototype.
It was in an original condition without any restoration.
Obvious incursion results were yielded during long time of age.
Some similar pieces are in the documentations.

Date: Southern Song Dynasty, 12th century.

Height: 12.8cm.

A CUSTOM-MADE SILK BOX IS INCLUDED.

Rare Chinese Neolithic Painted Pottery Jar - Machang

This pottery jar was made over 4,000 years ago during the Machang Phase (c. 2300 - 2000 BC) of the Majiayao culture, also known as the Gansu-Yangshao culture, from present day Gansu or Qinghai province. The inside of the mouth and the upper body have been decorated with geometric patterns in purple and black fired-on mineral-based pigments...

Description:

A porcelain water basin in charming celadon glaze was in a flatten form.
Sit on the flat bottom, the water basin was decorated on the surface with circular rings which separated the surface in three sections.

On top, under the steep mouth rim, small circles in rings were surrounded around.
In the center, there're adjacent rhombuses.
At the lower portion, the octagonal flowers were decorated...

This antique Japanese wooden Buddha stands on its own a intricately carved base. The golden lacquer is worn away in some areas showing the under coat of black lacquer. This Edo period Buddha stands 8 inches tall including the stand.

A beautiful Japanese Ivory carving of a tiger attacking a Hippo. Finely carved details measuring approximately 3.5 inches long in excellent condition

A Beautiful original oil painting Robert William Wood of a Texas landscape with bluebonnet flowers and old homestead and oak trees. Oil on canvas measuring approx...

These sterling silver cuff links have a handmade look, and are made of four buttons formed in the shape of rosettes, linked by sturdy silver chains. The centers are domed and highly oxidized around the dome. The cuff links are unmarked, but test strongly for sterling. Each button measures 1/2 inch across.

Japanese Edo period woodblock print by Toyokuni III (also known as Kunisada) depicting a kabuki actor portraying a samurai. His sword rests on the ground and his matchlock musket leans against the wall. Firearms were introduced to Japan by foreign traders in the 16th century. The maru-ni-chigai-Takanoha family mon is on his kimono. This crest, which consisted of two crossed hawk feathers, was used by two Edo period samurai families. This image was published by Maruya Seijiro in 1854. The ce...

SOLD Blue John pendant with the sterling silver marks of RW, crown, 3/4 side posed lion and a letter holds an often referred to as a scarce stone practically mined out of existence, at least for larger items, in the Derby England area. This scarce gemstone also referred to as Derby Spar, fluorite, or fluorspar was originally found in England during the 19th century and was named Blue John for the French "bleu et jaune", although here more "violette et jaune", is a very desirable collectib...

"English Garden" by Albert Sharp A.S.M.A. (American, b.1922), oil on masonite, 10 inches x 14 inches. NY gallery label on verso with title and attribution. A delightful portrayal of an English walled garden with dappled sunlight by this East Hampton, New York artist. Member: American Society of Marine Artists. Excellent condition.

A reddish-brown stained hardwood carving of the star god Shouxing holding his staff and accompanied by a boy holding a bat. This item was possibly made in China during the Republic period - circa 1920-1949. Condition - very good - there is some chipping and age related cracks (please see enlargements 6 and 8), but no losses to the figures. 13cm (5inches) across base; 25.5cm (10inches)high.

20世纪早期 硬木雕寿星像
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