All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1464357 (stock #MB676)
Fine & Rare Chinese Jin Dynasty Painted Pottery Tile - Musician

This impressive pottery tile was made during the Jin Dynasty (AD 1115 - 1234). It is made from a relatively high-fired grey pottery that has been cold-painted in various coloured pigments, traces of which still remain.

Theatre, the arts, music, performances were a very popular part of life during this period in Shanxi province, from where this tile has been excavated...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1464355 (stock #MB567)
Rare Chinese Han Dynasty Large Glazed Pottery Ding Tripod - Dragons

This very rare and unusual example of a ding tripod was made during the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25 - 220) from a fairly high-fired pale reddish-brown pottery. It is extremely "heavily-potted" and unusually tall. It is coated in a streaky green glaze, the colour of which varies due to runs and variations in its thickness...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1464352 (stock #MB740)
Chinese Northern Song Dynasty Qingbai Porcelain Bowl in Kiln Saggar

A rare opportunity to acquire a Northern Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1127) kiln saggar still containing its Qingbai porcelain bowl, excavated from a kiln site in the Jingdezhen area of Jiangxi province. This is one of a variety of different Qingbai porcelain wares in saggars, mostly bowls and dishes of varying sizes and patterns, that we were very lucky to be able to acquire some time ago and now offer for sale. 

Northern ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1464221 (stock #1129)

Rare found of 19th. century fashion doll writing desk cabinet filled with very nice accessories in beautiful condition ...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1940 item #1464149 (stock #TCR8441)
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A true part of Kyoto modern ceramic history, this robust vase reminiscent of Okinawan Kaki-otoshi ware was created at the Kyoto 2nd Industrial School circa 1925. It comes in the original wooden box titled Black Glazed Vase with Flower Motif, and signed inside Kyoto Shiritsu Dai Ni Kogyo Gakko followed by a large red seal. It is 27 cm tall, 23 cm diameter and in excellent condition. The roots of the mingei movement, ravaging the Japanese ceramic world at the time, are clearly evident...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1960 item #1464126
Japanese sosaku hanga woodblock print with hand-applied color by Ono Tadashige (1909-1990) signed at the lower right "T. Ono" in white ink. Attached to a sheet of handmade Japanese washi paper inscribed in black ink in kanji verso with the artist's signature, the title "Fugu" (Pufferfish), and date of 1959. At the lower left in pencil is "No. 12" and the lower right appears to hold the original price (rubbed). The washi backing sheet measures 12 3/8" x 18" (image: 11 7/8" x 17 5/8")...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1464112 (stock #1127)

Especially beautiful rare all original first period Bebe by Schmitt et Fils has round face called " Moon Face " with dramatic eyes and painting , finest quality of pale pressed bisque, original fur wig and body !!Wearing most beautiful antique outfit ...

From first period around 1882th...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1464095 (stock #1126)

Rare all original Huret era 1860 / 62 enfantine poupee with imposing presence , wonderful pale and fine bisque quality and painting , very flat un-pierced ears , original kid body with bisque arms and superb original anfantine costume all original !!!

13,5" ( 35 cm ) ... beautiful doll made by Blampoix around 1860th. has fine pale complexioned bisque shoulder head with cobald blue enamel eyes . Has dark eyeliner and delicately painted lashes and lightly feathered brows...

All Items : Archives : Instruments and Implements : Scientific : Pre 1930 item #1464071 (stock #M1426)
Offered is a wonderful, circa 1920s, hanging, Apothecary Show Globe fashioned in the Art Deco style, complete and all-original. Very often hung in the front window of the local drug store to attract customers, these show globes were frequently filled with colored water to add extra depth and interest to their sculpted appearance.

Condition of this fabulous piece is quite fine. The interior of the globe and finial note some faint, scattered, age-related haziness...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1464025 (stock #lot1222)
A Junyao cup was in Beautiful oval shape and was applied on the surface with a stroke of purple splash.
Similar piece is found in the book Alchemy in Blue,Ancient Jun-Ware from the Yip Collection. Published by University Museum and Art Gallery, The University of Hong Kong.(相關物件請參考香港中文大學出版‘紫艷擬青’)

Date: Song/Jing periods, 11th/12th centuries.

Width:8.7cm,
Height:4.7cm

A custom-made cotton box is included.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1464001 (stock #1123)

Very cute cabinet size bisque Bebe by Steiner Figure A in her most beautiful original outfit and generally excellent and original condition !!

A sweet little girl which will catch your heart with here hint of smile and lovely expression about 14"( 35 cm ) has best quality of pale pressed bisque and painted socket head .

She has lovely pale blue glass paperweight inset eyes with fine long painted lashes and feathered brows with delicate shading ...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Deco : Pre 1930 item #1463839 (stock #RR07099)
Here is a sweet ring, which comes out of the era when Edwardian styles were sliding into Art Deco. (1920s – 1935-ish) It is marked “925” for sterling silver, and set with a ruby, birthstone for those born in July. Rubies have been called “the queen of stones and the stone of kings.” The ring has the mellow patina of age, and is size 6. It could be re-sized. The photos are part of the description; please examine them carefully. Thanks! We do lay-away...
All Items : Archives : Instruments and Implements : Scientific : Pre 1900 item #1463795 (stock #M1335)
Offered for sale is a choice 19th century apothecary medicine bottle marked "P.IPEC-OPII" ! This 6.5 inch tall bottle produced by the Whitall Tatum Company of Millville, New Jersey, additionally has the patent date and manufacturer's initials embossed on the base, “W.T.CO. – Pat. 1889”.

This label-under-glass (LUG) wide mouth apothecary bottle is in fine condition and sports ground glass construction to the stopper. The label is complete, undamaged and displays very nicely...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1463577 (stock #1122)

Most beautiful and rare to find 14" ( 36 cm ) French Bebe by Etienne Denamur from early period and called " Le Bambin " ... from France around 1889 preserfed in his original presentation box !

Very nice doll which has fine creamy bisque socket head , full cheeks and lovely quality of painting included stunning blue glass enamel inset eyes . She has rose blushed eye shadow and fine painted thick dark eyeliner and lushly painted lashes and feathered brows.

Closed mouth with...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1463574 (stock #1121)

Rare found of 5 piece all original French Poupee Winter ensemble preserved in his presentation box from 19th. century

A wonderful and rare accessory set of Fashion doll ice skates blades and a pair of suitable silk velvet booties with flat leather sole . The booties would hold by a small strap at the skates.

The shoes has side closure with hand made loops and silk ribbons.

Included as well a nice pair of fashion doll kid gloves , a lovely ermine fashion doll muff and c...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1463501 (stock #1120)

Rare found of 20" x 10" ( 50 x 25 cm) luxury presence French Boudoir toilette table for Poupee or small Bebe for your dolls salon.

Very feminine toilette table covered with fine silk brocade with hand woven tiny rose buds , edged ornate with silk cording and accented with embroidered lace draps. Middle framed mirrow with bow decoration as final upper accents .

A lower part are silk brocade covered matching to the table top . Included is a pretty porcelain wash set in...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1463438 (stock #1119)

Wonderfully preserved French Poupee with unusual facial expression in all original condition with superb pale bisque and painting on sturdy original body , gorgeous wearing of all original afternoon woolen bustle gown . All complete generally excellent and ready to dislay and enjoy .....

Size 5 French poupee about 21" ( 55 cm ) with lovely pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate , all of pale quality has unusual and stunning facial expression .

Dram...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1463323 (stock #1117)

Gorgeous original antique two piece silk gown , all hand sewn costume attributed by Mademoiselle Bereux for early French Poupee like Huret , Rohmer or other early era Poupee as well !

Wonderful and rare authentic enfantine gown of very delicate hand woven silk with tiny ecru striped print and wonderful hand ornate with dark green silk cord trim . Has wonderful loop decoration at jacket and skirt

Two piece costume with jacket and skirt ,the jacket has rounded neck features a ...