A large gold decorated lacquered dish painted in Ming Dynasty style depicting boys at play by a pavilion in a river landscape. Condition - good. There are chips to the rim and a little wear to the gilding - please see pictures. This item was probably made for export during the reign of the Guangxu Emperor (1875-1908)...

A rare Yuan dynasty blue and white square jar, jar decorated with under glaze blue of rare moon and cloud motif at two side and chrysanthemum flower motif and the other two sides. at the top there is two small lugs which is damage, unglazed base.
Jar is in good condition with minor crackled at glaze surface, and damage at the two lugs, no restoration, good Persian blue color.
Size: 6 cm diameter, 5 cm height.

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A Pair of statues of Lohan (disciples of Buddha), an aged one (Kasyapa) and a younger one (Anada) in monk's robes, kneeling, their hands in praying posture, their faces reflecting a profound inner serenity.

They were the closest companions of Buddha, and perpetuators of his teachings.

Lacquered and gilt wood. Obvious signs of great age, lacquering and gilding flaked in some areas, otherwise very good condition...

A Ming dynasty blue and white large dish with large dragon motif, rounded side with lobbed rim and glazed base, dish decorated with under glaze blue of large winged dragon among cloud and weave motif at the center, inner rim with continuous flower motif, outer wall with raising vertical ribbing, base with square mark.
Dish is in good condition no chip, no crack, no restoration, unbalance / wrap, porcelain ping sound with finger tip.
Size: 36 cm diameter.

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A magnificent bronze Guanyin was preserved in a decent look.
By a very fine condition, the bronze deity was reserved with the original patina of the painted gold leaf and the enduring old and darken bronze sheen.
Sitting on the legendary holy beast- Hong, the Guanyin was in a easy-posture with one leg resting on the back of the animal and with another leg stepping on the lotus pedestal.
She was heavily cast by fine quality of bronze and was carved by brilliant crafts...

Pair of 19th century Chinese paper fans very finely and densely painted in extensive detail with figural scenes. One fan painting features beauties at a temple surrounded by clouds holding celestial maidens and a deer. A monkey is paying homage to a female who is seated on a lotus throne. The second fan painting depicts a scene with beauties engaged in various scholarly leisure activities. The fans date from the 19th century...

Gorgeous, long sterling earrings with chisel and stamp work by Navajo silversmith Gibson Nez who was a master of these techniques. Deceased on December 1,2007, he was a self taught silversmith who won the prestigious Smithsonian Medal of Honor, more than 700 blue ribbons, was featured in magazines and books and was a featured guest artist in many museums and galleries across the United States. These earrings are 3 1/4" long and have posts for pierced ears...

Spectacular, intricate, two sided mosaic inlay necklace by San Felipe Charlene Reano. Charlene and her husband Frank began making mosaic inlay jewelry in the early 80's and Charlene's work has since been recognized with ribbons and awards at Eight Northern Pueblo Show and the Santa Fe Indian Market. This magnificent piece measures 21" end to end and is 1 5/8" at the widest point in the center...

Foliated form dish covered with ge type brown celadon glaze. Diameter = 12.5 cm. Song Dynasty. Condition : a tiny fritting to the rim (as seen on the picture), no cracks, hairlines and free from restorations.

Covered with green celadon to the footring and decorated with lines encircling the neck, unglazed base. Diameter = 9 cm, Height = 7 cm. Period : sawankhalok, 15th century. Condition : small chip to the footring, no cracks, hairlines and free from restorations.

Covered with crackled green celadon to the foot ring, unglazed base. Diameter = 10.2 cm Song Dynasty. Condition : restoration to a small fritting, no cracks or lines.

Decorated with chilong on the exterior, glazed base. Diameter = 7.7 cm, Height = 3.5 cm. Late Ming Condition : excellent, no chis, cracks, hairlines and restorations.

This is a small and beautiful Jin Dynasty (AD 1115 - 1234) Junyao vase. It stands on a short foot rim with a recessed base. It is beautifully glaze of dark greyish lavender blue and of nice ageing gloss. It is more beautiful than the actual picture. The thick glazing flow just stop short before the foot rim.

It is in good condition. No chip, crack, repair or restoration. The vase has not been cleaned. You can see speckles of the soil adhesion to it...

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A SanCai(triple colored) water pot from Tang Dynasty was excavated in a decent look.
In a round shape, the ware was applied with characteristic triple colors(usually as brown, yellow and green) on the upper half of the surface, and left on the lower portion of the basin unglazed...

Perhaps the best dragon carving we have ever owned, here is a solid Keyaki carving taken from the interior of a temple with glass eyes glaring fiercely out at anyone who threatens the sanctity of Buddhism. Flames leap from the body blown by fierce winds as it rises from the Churning ocean. The carving practically roils out from the wood panel, fully in three dimensions. It is 78 x 26 x 10 cm (31 x 10 x 4 inches)...

Longquan bowl decorated with incised lotus petals rising from foot to the exterior and flower motif in the center. Covered with green glaze. Southern Song 12th-13th century. Condition : glaze degradation, no chips, cracks and free from restoration Diameter: 16.5cm and High: 8 cm

Group of Celadon items, produced in Longquan Kilns, Zhejiang : 1)...

Decorated with a fish biscuit in the center. W=12 cm. Early Ming 1368-1398. Condition : very good with a tiny fritting, no cracks, hairline or restoration

A Mongolian solid silver and coral ring with a pin-mounted genuine coral cabochon with silver beaded design circa 1930s. This vintage ring is approximately 75 years old but may be older. It is currently a size 8, but is adjustable. The coral is a dark red orange color. to any size. It measures 3/4" x 1/2" across the front, it weighs 5.3 grams and it is unmarked (it has been tested, and is guaranteed to be silver)...

A Song longquan celadon large bowl, rounded side with deep center and glazed base, bowl decorated with raising lotus petal motif at exterior, covered with bluish green glaze. Condition : 3 hairlines 8 cm, 6 cm, 5 cm. Size: 21 cm diameter 9 cm height.

A Song longquan celadon large bowl, rounded side with deep center and glazed base, bowl decorated with raising lotus petal motif at exterior, covered with bluish green glaze. Condition : a fritting to the rim. Size: 20.5 cm diameter 8 cm height.

A Song longquan celadon large bowl, rounded side with deep center and glazed base, bowl decorated with raising lotus petal motif at exterior, covered with bluish green glaze. Condition : a hairline 3 cm. Size: 20.5 cm diameter 8 cm height.

A Song longquan celadon large bowl, rounded side with deep center and glazed base, bowl decorated with raising lotus petal motif at exterior, covered with bluish green glaze. Condition : two hairline 3.5 cm and 2 cm as seen on last picture. Size: 21 cm diameter 9 cm height.

A Song longquan celadon large bowl, rounded side with deep center and glazed base, bowl decorated with raising lotus petal motif at exterior, covered with bluish green glaze. Condition : two small chips to the foot, glaze defect 1 cm on the rim. Size: 21 cm diameter 9 cm height.

A Song longquan celadon large bowl, rounded side with deep center and glazed base, bowl decorated with raising lotus petal motif at exterior, covered with bluish green glaze. Condition : a firing crack and crack on the rim. Size: 20.5 cm diameter 9 cm height.

Large longquan celadon bowl with green glaze to footrim and decorated with lotus petal motif on the exterior, glazed base. Dating from late the 15-16th Century from longquan Kiln, Width = 20 cm, Height = 8.5 cm. Condition : reglued to broken small part

Large longquan celadon bowl with crackled green glaze to footrim with lotus petal motif on the exterior, glazed base. Dating from late the 15-16th Century from longquan Kiln, Width = 20 cm, Height = 8.5 cm. Condition : a tiny fritting to the rim and foot, no cracks or hairlines,

Lidded crystal eyes gaze serenely down from the Rakans purchase high on the lofty temple walls...

Good sample of Early Ming dynasty 15th century Xuande blue and white big bowl, each bowl is decorated with under glaze blue of flower motif. this bowl is very good for studying and comparison to any one who interested in studying early Chinese porcelain, found in east java possibly excavated from east java. size: 15 cm diameter.

This is a spectacular sterling and turquoise ring by Navajo silversmith Gibson Nez. Featuring deep line chisel work, Nez was a master of this technique.Deceased on December 1,2007, he was a self taught silversmith who won the prestigious Smithsonian Medal of Honor, more than 700 blue ribbons, was featured in magazines and books and was a featured guest artist in many museums and galleries across the United States. This ring is a size 6 and in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to th...

Decorated with 3 galloping horses on the box and cover, glaze base. Diameter = 13 cm, height = 7.5 cm. Wanli Period. Condition : broken to the part of cover but no part missing, a airlie on the box. We can restored professionally with additional cost USD 50.

Covered box painted in underglaze iron black, both lid and body decorated with 8 corresponding panels, alternately containing cross-hatching , the lower body and base unglaze with red and grey biscuit. Diameter = 12 cm, height= 11 cm. Period : Sawankhalok, 14 th- 15 th century.

Covered box painted in underglaze iron black, both lid and body decorated with 8 corresponding panels, alternately containing cross-hatching , the lower body and base unglaze with red and grey biscuit. Diameter = 12.5 cm, height= 11 cm. Period : Sawankhalok, 14 th- 15 th century. Condition : excellent, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations.

Covered box painted in underglaze iron red and black, both lid and body decorated with vegetal scrolls, the lower body and base unglaze with red and grey biscuit. Diameter = 13 cm, height= 13 cm. Period : Sawankhalok, 14 th- 15 th century. Condition : excellent, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations.

Covered box painted in underglazed iron-black. The body with 8 corresponding panels, alternately containing cross-hatching and vegetal sprays. The cover with fully floral spray. Diameter = 16 cm, heigh= 13 cm Period : sawankhalok : 14th-15th century Condition : perfect, no chips, cracks, hairlines or restorations.

Description:
An ancient pottery alcove was in fine condition preserving with original paint.
By clear characteristics on the features of the face and the robe, the deity was in preaching hand gesture when bearing with smiling and serene facial expression.
When the molding condition was finely preserved, the hefty brick alcove was kept with original burial earth and adhesives.
It had been broken at the lower portion and was restored perfectly.
It was heavyly mold by dense quality...

A Victorian 18K gold wedding band or ring by G Lees of Hamilton, Ontario circa 1880s 1900. This antique size 7-1/2 ring is 1/4" wide, it is stamped LEES and 18K (for George Lees a Hamilton Ontario Canada Canadian manufacturer). It weighs 3.0 grams, and it is an intense yellow gold in colour. It in very good vintage condition with no breaks, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs, just the expected patination from age and a small edge dent. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and ...

Burmese silver ceremonial or monk's begging bowl. The exterior is decorated in repousse with a wide band of five mythological scenes with one figure and an elephant between foliage. Apparently unmarked. Condition: fine. Dimension: 13.8 cm diameter, 9.8 cm high, weight: 352 g.

A beautiful portrait of a beautiful young lady in an interior. Oil on Canvas signed lower right in excellent condition measuring 31 x 39 inches overall framed size 38 x 46 inches. Van Belle is a highly regarded Belgian - French painter this painting is illustrated in the book Figurative Paintings Paris and the Modernist Spirt by. Martin Wolpert pubilshed by Schiffer.

large bowl decorated with carve floral on the interior, unglaze base. Width = 17.7 cm, Height = 7 cm Condition : perfect, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations. Good sound when tapping with finger.

Blue and white bowl decorated with flower on the center and exterior, glaze base with mark. Diamater = 12.5 cm, Height=6 cm. Ming Dynasty. Conditio : excellent, no chips, hairlines, cracks and free from restorations.

A beautiful and intriguing sterling, onyx and pearl ring by Japanese designer and jeweler Miye Matsukada (1922-1981). She worked from her store on Newbury St. in Boston from 1950 until her death. This ring is a size 7- 7 1/4 and measures 1/2" long and 5/8" wide. It is in fine original condition and signed as shown. A gorgeous asymetric Modernist design.

Foliated bowl decorated with flower motif and four spurs markek on the center, covered with white glaze, unglaze base. Song Dynasty 12th-13th century in perfect condition, no chips, cracks, hairlines or restorations. Diameter: 12.5 cm and High: 5.5 cm

Longquan bowl decorated with incised lotus petals rising from foot to the exterior and flower motif in the center. Covered with green glaze. Southern Song 12th-13th century. Condition : very good with faint hairline, no chips, cracks and free from restoration Diameter: 16.5cm and High: 6 cm

A Longquan celadon dish, decorated in the center with an impressively of twin fish dish and covered overall with pale bluish green glaze. Condition : two tiny chips to the rim. Diameter: 12.5 cm.

Edwin Burrage Child (American, 1868-1937) landscape painting of haystacks and chickens. Oil on canvas. Dated 1893. Size: 18" x 28". Excellent condition: fresh colors, four tiny, invisible old repairs to canvas. Offered in an antique gilt wood frame with leaf adorned corners. Signed and dated lower left. Though Edwin Child is best known as a portraitist, he also painted landscapes in and around his home in Dorset, VT. Edwin studied at the Art Students League in NY and became John LaFarge's a...

Blue and white bowl decorated with infant motif on the center and oustside, glaze base. Diamater = 14.7, Height = 8,5 Ming Dynasty Condition : some frittings/tiny chips to the rim and foot.

Blue and white bowl decorated with Wang Zhaojun in the center and ilustration of story of Zhaojun Departs the Frontier. Diameter = 14.5 cm, Height = 7 cm. Ming-Zhengde 1491 – 1521 Condition : two hairlines, no chips or restorations.

A late Song - Early Yuan Qingbai foliated bowl, covered with nice bluish tone glaze, silky with fine glaze, unglazed base. Very good condition with a chip to the foot and a hairline to the rim. Size: 18 cm diameter and 7 cm height

Chinese Ming dynasty (16th century) blue and white porcelain meiping vase with bell-shaped cover decorated overall with classical lotus flowers among scrolling leafy stems, separated into three layers. The shoulder features the lotus-filled ruyi collar motif. 11 ¼” high (9 ¾” high without the lid). Very good overall condition with typical flaws, small areas where the glaze did not completely cover, and microscopic scratches to the glaze. The vase is slightly misshapen. The lid is possibly ...

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An old Xer inkstone was intriguingly made in a shape of the ancient Chinese musical instrument-GuQin.
Nicely fitted in the original Suanzi wood box, the inkstone was preserved in a perfect condition except some old abrasions on the surface.
And the well carved inscription: Xi-Ann-Ju-Xi(Xi Ann the Recluse)was on the underside of the inksotne.

Date: Qing Dynasty, 19th century.

Length including box: 20.5cm.

Aldro Thompson Hibbard (American, 1886-1972) winter landscape painting titled "Up The Valley"; oil on artist board; 18" x 24"; signed lower right, titled on the reverse. Circa 1940. A classic winter scene by Hibbard, one of New England's best artists of the 20th century and an undisputed master of "plein aire" Vermont winter landscapes. This scene has been identified as the old Arthur E. Gleason farm on Rte. 30 in East Jamaica, VT (Hibbard's studio was located in Jamaica, VT). Only two of the...

Description:
A Zitan covered box was in quite good condition.
Preserving with the charming purplish black patina, the box was revealed with the characteristic Ox-furs wood grains on the surface .
By a good size, the rectangular box was carved, tenoned and shaped into a typical scholar box.
A similar box was in the book of “The collection of Chinese box”, the collection from a famed connoisseur and antique dealer,Ma Wei Du.

Date: Late Qing periods, late 19th century.

Embroidered in counted and different decorative stitches, some areas couched with gold wrapped thread and sequins. The bird is depicted in the naive Vietnamese style on a red background now faded to a paler shade. Rank insignia from Annam are very rare but closely linked to the Chinese system. Bordered and lined with pale blue silk. Condition: worn, faded, stained, loose threads, restorations. Dimension: 27 cm x 30 cm.

Large and heavy mirror pair of Chinese bronze Mandarin duck-form censers, or incense burners, with lotus stems trailing from open beaks and bodies decorated with molded lotus flowers and etched feathers. A removable pierced cover in the form of lotus flowers and stems is integrated into the feathers of the back. Each duck rests on a custom wood stand carved with water ripples. The incense smoke can exit through the opened beaks, a vent in the tail, and the pierced cover. A pair of Mandarin d...

Small tea ceremony incense container in the shape of a recumbent Buddhist lion. Molded of brown stoneware, the exterior surface with ash glaze. Condition: fine. Dimension: approx. 6 cm long, weight: 68 g.

Louis Vuitton brass paperweight, produced by Louis Vuitton in the early 1980's, was made to resemble a Louis Vuitton trunk right down to the locks and handles. This heavy (4.5 ounce) solid brass weight measures 2 inches (5 cm) Long, 1 inch (2.5 cm) Wide and 5/8 inch (1.6 cm) Tall. There is a scratch on the bottom that is visible in the photographs, which can be buffed out, but otherwise this is in excellent condition. Comes with a Louis Vuitton box. Paperweight is marked on the bottom: Louis V...

Piero Fornasetti porcelian dish of the advertising poster for Arturo Toscanini's Concert at La Scala. The dish is gold trimmed and measures 5.25 inches (13 cm) wide and is 8.5 inches (22 cm) and 1 inch (2.5 cm) in height. There is some wear to the gold trim but there are no chips, cracks or repairs. This is an original Fornasetti not a later Rosenthal re-issue. Marked on back with Fornasetti Logo, FORNASETTI-MILANO/MADE IN ITALY, followed by a small gold letter "P". Circa 1951

Lucille De Paris calf leather handbag in black with gold plated fittings, two loop handles with an 8 inch drop. Interior compartment has two zippered pockets, two slide pockets and one coin purse type snapped pocket. This is a very roomy bag measuring 12 9/16 inches (32 cm) Long, 9 13/16 inches (25 cm) Tall and is 3 inches (8 cm) Wide at the base. The bag sits on four small metal feet. This is a used handbag and shows some minor surface scratches to fittings, and interior of bag, but is in great...

Japanese sagemono (hanging object) tobacco pipe set consisting of a wood kiserutsuzu (pipe holder), kiseru (pipe), and wood tonkotsu (tobacco box) in the form of a humorous yawning Daruma with arms overhead grasping the two cords with his fists. The cords hold an ojime (sliding bead), which is attached to the pipe holder. Daruma’s body is kiri (pawlonia) wood and his eyes are inlaid with mother of pearl. His face lifts and functions as a cover for the tobacco box. A badger (tanuki) standin...