All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #453573 (stock #lot128)
Description: A magnificent stone head of Louhan( or Lokapala ) was from 13th century. Unearthed from a relics of a temple near Shichuan, this head piece was preserved very well with original red mineral pigment and gold leaf. In an awesome facial expression, the Budhist saint was rendered finely in the features and showing a strong form that was unusually seen in the Chinese traditional sculptures. A custom made black marble stand was included...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Contemporary item #453506 (stock #bauer19IX)
Whatever the season or climate this can be your own personal "snow person." Dorothy Bauer's whimsical creation is fun any time. Made of the finest Swarovski rhinestones, and silver plated, he sports a top hat, pipe and cloth scarf. All stones are hand set. 3 3/4" tall, 1 3/4" wide, 1/2" deep.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1920 item #452888 (stock #Q50021011)
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This is a rare and beautifully decorated Qing dynasty blue and white pilgrim flask. The design and painting of the pilgrim flask follows that of the Yuan dynasty style. It has a pair of three claws dragons flying between the sky and sea chasing after the “Pearl of Fire”. Above the ruyi head, a pair of phoenix is flying in a garden flowing with and surrounded by meandering foliate, branching leaf and flowers...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1980 item #452192 (stock #deLil4L82)
This magnificent necklace was created for the House of DeLillo by Robert Clark in the early 1970s. Clark, former chief designer for Miriam Haskell, left to form a partnership with DeLillo in the late 1960's. Fantasy Jewels purchased this most unusual necklace from DeLillo/Clark personal collection. The necklace is heavily gold plated and all the hundreds of tiny rhinestones are hand set. The detail work on this amazing piece makes it an artwork and truly a collectors dream...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1920 item #451910 (stock #Q50021008)
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A beautifully decorated Qing dynasty famille rose plate with 5 different brightly coloured butterflies alternating with bamboo leave, melon plant, chrysanthemum flower, morning glory flower and cherry flower. The base of the plate bears the six-character reign mark of Guangxu (1875-1908) and of the late Qing Dynasty period.

There is a minor firing fault at the top right hand corner where the reign mark is...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #451424 (stock #2021)
Blue & White bowl, decorated with typical Yuan dynasty Chrysanthemum scroll at interior and exterior. Yuan dynasty (1279-1368). Condition: restored to two chips and cracks. Diameter: 11.5 cm.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #451063 (stock #LOT127)
Description: A white glazed covered box was made in plain and simple form. Condition is very good except one minor manufacturing chip at the inner rim of the cover. Date: Early 20th Century Width: 6.1cm Height: 2.0cm Provenance: Jingdezheng
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1837 VR item #451045 (stock #lot126)
Description: A scholar studio's tray of Suan-Zhi wood was used for holding scholar items like brush pen, ink, ink-stone or any curiosities the scholar's fond of. Suan-Zhi wood was an elegant material what was preciously kept only for good items.The plate was tenoned together by traditional framed skill. Straight lines and grooves were carved as simple but elegant design...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #450670 (stock #lot125)
Description: A rare Jun bowl of Yuan Dynasty was newly excavated. With typical Jun ware's characteristics this ware was molded beautifully. Obvious excavation evidences was kept intact for authenticating as well as for an original mood...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1837 VR item #450572 (stock #1230)
A Rare Coin Silver Creamer by Obadiah Rich. Rich was a Leading Silversmith in Boston in the Early/mid 1800's. The Creamer is 5.5" high and 6" wide, to the handle. It weighs 8.2 Troy, dates from 1835-1840 and is in very good condition. It weighs 8.2 Troy ounces. There is a monogram "MLB" under the lip.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #450456 (stock #T 1381)
SOLD. Vintage reticulated chased punched Aztec Maya pre Columbian figural serpent idol motif sterling silver pin pendant signed: P Lugo Plata Artistica Taxco Mexico 925 & looks like assay #3 or 5. Applied rope around the 1 3/4" pin. SOLD, no price, no info please.
Reply to C 4/20/11: price is private to protect collector's interest and no other info is known about this maker.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1920 item #449966 (stock #Q50021007)
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A beautifully red glazed porcelain brush pot with dragons’ motif. There are three dragons motif on the brush pot, flying between the heaven and the sea. There are two smaller dragons facing each other, chasing after the “Pear of Fire”. Another larger dragon has it face looking forward in the usual imperial grandeur. It seems to appear that the red glaze is probably to simulate the red cinnabar colour...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #449555 (stock #2020)
Blue & White circular box, with centre decorated of rosette design surrounded by wave pattern and continuously Lotus scroll to up and down part to body. Ming dynasty 15th century, Xuande period Jindezhen private kiln ware, collected in South Sulawesi area. Condition: very short firing crack appear to cover, invisible restored to one chip to rim and slightly degradation to glaze on the cover, further the bottom with good condition and glaze it's better. Diameter: 9.5 cm
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1920 item #449344 (stock #R50021001)
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A beautiful and deeply curved bamboo brush pot holder with a beautiful scene from the story of Lu Pu and the Beauty during the Three Kingdom period in a single cartouche.

It is in good condition. No sign of any cracks or damage.

The measurement of the bamboo brush pot holder is: Height 16.2cm and the Diameter is 10.5cm.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #449087 (stock #lot124)
Description: An ape with fine furs and aged skin squatted and grinned. Oxidized black deposits adhered to the metal surface and covered part of the detailed carving lines. Well molded and carved, this monkey was solid casted and vividly expressed by fine craftsmanship. An archaic metal piece was from ancient time with rare origin. Date: Liao Dynasty(AD907-1125) Height: 5.0cm
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #449027
Great looking silver and amethyst cuff links by Antonio Pineda. Beautiful faceted amethysts make these 3 dimensional and provide a warm contrast to the silver. These measure 5/8" by 1/2" and are in fine original condition. They are signed with one of Antonio Pineda's earliest marks- Silver by Tono and the eagle. Spectacular cuff links.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #449017
A rare and beautiful sterling and onyx cuff by William Spratling. Magnificent worn with either the onyx centered scrolls in the front or the large diamond shape panel in the front. Measuring 5 3/4" around in the inside with a 1 1/2" opening, it is 1 3/4" wide in the diamond shape area and tapers to 3/4" at the scrolls. It weighs 72 grams and is not adjustable. Suitable for a man or woman, it is in fine original condition and hallmarked with the WS mark and eagle 30 dating it 1964-67...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #448776 (stock #2018)
A good celadon dish, decorated in the centre with moulded pair of fish, very impressive eyes, fins and scales, carved with petals to the exterior below the everted rim, the pictures indicated of even tone. Collected in central Sulawesi area, Southern Song dynasty Longquan kiln. Condition: restored to one large chip at rim beside the kiln hairline, the center with 'T' hairline, further in good condition. Diameter: 22 cm...