Siwa Oasis Egypt,framed Wedding Garment 20th Century Measuring 9x16”...
A PAIR of oil on canvasboard paintings of Native American women, each 12" by 10" framed, one signed on the front left and again on the reverse in ink, (and titled there "Apache Woman"); the other signed faintly in pencil on the reverse, both by listed southwestern American artist CHARLES LAMONK (1910-1990). LaMonk, born in Kemmerer, Wyoming, was a painter of American and Central Mexican Indians as well as the caves, canyons and petroglyph rock art of the Southwest...
Chinese Green Jade like stone foo dog with a sword gourd and other auspicious symbols. Has a wood stand sculpture is 6.75 h by 6.5" long by 2" wide.
Pair Chinese Fabric covered Storage Boxes, 5" high, 9" square, lined with black cloth, the condition is good.
Scarce, Vintage OMEGA 14mm Steel Logo Buckle New/Old Stock! Circa: 1965. Marked: "SWISS/ANCIERINOX" on the back. Used on the Constellation, Seamaster and DeVille Series in the 1960s. Just removed from original Omega stock. This buckle is new and never applied to use. OEM. Fits most 18mm high grade strap sizes that tapper to this 14mm buckle size. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME...
This old Indonesian puppet with its large body and fierce face and head played the part of a fierce character. It has a trunk-like turned up nose and large blue eyes with an open mouth and a large, pointed head with alternating bands of blue and white. Is wearing ta op with beaded detail and fringe along with a long batik skirt. On a wood pedestal 6.5” high x 5” wide xv 3.25” wide
Three dimensional puppets are a traditional style of puppet from the Indonesian island of Java...
Chinese Fabric covered Storage Box for the precious items, 7" high, 11" wide, 7" deep, the condition is good.
This is a heavy-for-its size (about six pounds) sculpture in a heavy, dark wood like mahogany (ironwood?), measuring about 10" high by about 5" on a side. In addition to the dark heavy wood, there are carved teeth of bone, and carefully applied white paint detail in the eyes. Carved into the base are the words "Ngambela Mataa". I have googled the term and it seems to be applied to a figure who was in Zambia in the late 19th century to as late as 1928, when there was some murder there...
4 Korean Cream Color Synthetic material ends for Scroll hanging stick, 1960's, 1 1/8" diameter(outside), 3/4" diameter(inside measurement), fit in both ends of Sticks, top and bottom, extra pieces are available, please inquire.
6 Korean Brass Heavy weight Square shape Button for Korean Style Furniture with nail attached, 1960's, 1 1/8" square button.
Japanese Stoneware Sake Bottle, Tokkuri, 1960, 10" high, 5 1/4" wide-widest area, 2" diameter-top rim, with unglazed some faint writings in front, hairline crack start from bottom to side of the bottle, it is not loose, as is condition.
Chess Piece from Mongolia made of bronze representing an elephant.
Nice features, beautiful patina, perfect condition L : 3,5 H : 3 cms
12 pieces of Korean made Brass Hardware for Korean Furniture, 1960's, 1 1/4" x 1 1/4" wide(large corners), 3/4" x 3/4"( small corners), 5/8" x 1/4"(hinges), as is condition.
8 Korean Brass Corner Hardware for Screen Frame, 1960's, 3 1/2" long, 1 5/8" deep, 5/8" wide, without any design, enforce the Screen Frame around corner area, only need for 2 outer panels, total 4 needed for each screen. Extra corners are available, please inquire.
This crown is finely beaded with a bold black face and on the reverse side with vertical lines possibly depicting tribal scars and prominent lips on a white beaded ground, a large bird perched on the top, and birds along the sides, is over cotton cloth backing.
Yoruba crowns were usually worn by the king Oba, on state occasions and during public ceremonies...
6 Korean Screen white metal Corner Hardware, 1960's, 5" long, 2" wide, 1/2" deep(corner hardware), 5" long 1/2" wide(straight hardware), fits on the standard Screen Frame size. Extra pieces are may available, please inquire.
Chess piece from Mongolia made of bronze representing a horse.
Nice features, beautiful patina, perfect condition L : 3,5 H : 3,5 cms
This old Indonesian puppet with its smaller body and delicate features played the part of a virtuous character. It is with a feminine pointed pink face and an elaborate crown wearing a top with beaded detail and fringe along with a panel of the same detail over a long batik skirt.
Three dimensional puppets are a traditional style of puppet from the Indonesian island of Java...
A work in ink and watercolor by the familiar and popular New Mexico artist PERCY TSISETE SANDY ("KAI SA"), 1918-1974. Measurements are 13 1/2" by 9 1/4" (19 1/2" by 15 3/4" nicely framed in hand carved distressed wood look framing, possibly mesquite or even cactus wood). The subject is a traditional kachina dancer of the Hopi people in full costume. The work is signed at lower right "KAI-SA", ("Red Moon"); the work likely dates to the late 1950's or 1960's, before the artist's premature passing...
A fine agate snuff bottle of large size the sides carved in relief with various birds on prunus branches. The bottle is very well-hollowed and weighs only 97 grams without the stopper. The foot and mouth both slightly concave. The stopper is grey smoky agate, the spoon is bone. The bottle is fairly large and might have been used as a table bottle. 20th century.
Approximately 7.8 cm high...
4 Korean made Brass heavy weight Hardware for Corners, 1960's, 3 1/2" high, 3 3/4" x 1 1/8" wide for 2 right side and 2 left side corners.
Korean Brass Corner Hardware for Screen Frame, 1960's, 3 1/2" long, 1 3/4" deep, 5/8" deep, with impressed design, fit with standard size of Screen wood frame. Extra corners are available, please inquire.
Japanese Bamboo Mat or Hanger for Ikebana flower arrangement, or display Dolls or small objects, 30" long, 5" wide, 1/2" wide for each bamboo pieces, all natural material, condition is good.
Finely carved ball of green jade with a silver foo lion finial, with two dragons on each side, from mid 20th century era. Height of the item is 2 1/2 inches
with the diameter of the ball at 1.5 inches. Condition Report; Good condition.
Beautiful horse head, probably ancient part of a Tharu house (window, roof ?). Nepal . H :28 L:11 l:6 cms
Long Japanese kimono in beautiful floral design, by Amthor,Japan, c.1930's-40's. Made of rayon, it is approx. 50" long. Excellent condition.....$10 for insured USA shipping.
This beautiful and well hollowed black hair crystal snuff bottle is a mid-20th century product. It is 2 1/2" high,1 3/8" wide and 5/8" thick with a red carnelian cap. Aside from a small chip on the top rim, it is in very good condition.
To heat, cut or scrape. L : 26c
Jade carving, China, 20th century, depicting a foo lion in sitting position with the smaller one on his back, stone of brown coloring, 5 inches in length, in very good condition.
A large, extremely well-modeled Chinese enamel polychrome porcelain figure (Famille Rose) of a laughing Buddha – Budai.
This seated deity wears a loose robe enameled with various multi-color flower heads nestled among profuse scrolling tendrils. His left hand resting on a raised knee, grasping a string of prayer beads (mala) and the other leg folded across, his right hand holding the neck of a cloth bag at his side.
Five happy children climbing on his arms and legs...
Old pair of Tibetan rosary made of metal, copper, leather ; dorje and bell L : 13 cms
Wear and tear due to usage and age. Tibet, China
Wick tweezers L : 24c, l : 4c
To cut or scrape. L : 14c
To cut or scrape. L : 11c
Chinese Rosewood Cover for urn or Jar, 1950's, 4 3/4" diameter-outside measurement, 1" high maximum measurement, 4" diameter - inside inner measurement, stains on the surface, original condition.
Wick scissors L : 18c, l : 8c
Entada bean toggle, chrysanthemum-shaped silver plate. H : 5 cms. TCT 182 (see Bibliography)
To cut or scrape. L : 16c
Palette to clean the needles. L : 9c
To heat or spoon out. L : 23c
Everyday baby carrier (mawei beider = horse tail carrier).90 x 36 cms
Dong, Guizhou, Qing dynasty
Old pair of Chinese toggles in the shape of a button made of deer’s antler.
Deer symbolises longevity, high rank and immortality. D : 4,5 cms TCT 174 (see Bibliography)
This quality of baby carrier (mawei beider = horse tail carrier) was reserved for festivals, weddings, burials and for special market days.
All hand made, very good condition. Huangping style, Miao, Guizhou, Qing dynasty
Chinese carved Rosewood Display Stand, dark brown dense heavy wood and nicely polished and aged with time, ca. 1940's, 5 1/8" diameter inside the top rim, 1 7/8" high, 6 1/4" wide-maximum width, some old scratches and stains in the wood, small piece glued 1" wide scroll area on the bottom.
This photo was part of a Historic Photograph Exhibition celebrating the success of the Communist's Revolution. The Exhibition was held in Beijing sometime in the 70s/80s. The photo was printed from the original negative.... Large format 15 x 20 inches.
Picture is of the Red Army moving down the mountains
Knife to cut, horn handle. L : 15c
A pair of Native North American Indian men’s moccasins from the first half of the 20th century. Details: Constructed of hand sown hide, the vamps and cuffs beaded with multicolored glass seed beads. the interior lined with hand woven heavy fabric.
Condition: Showing age and use. The hide and fabric slightly worn from ware.
Measurements: Length of sole Approx. 30 cm (11.81 inches).
This is a beautiful piece in great condition. Frame measures 18 by 13 12 inches. The plaque raises from the edges and is thick in he middle. It measures about 5 by 9 1/2 inches. Frame might be Mahogany.
Utensil to scrape the inside of the bowl, wood handle. L : 16c
Antique Chinese leather lotus sleepers ; they have probably been the possesion of a rich and modern lady in Shanghai or Guangzhou at the beginning of the 20th C. L : 20c, H : 9c
Antique Han Children Protective Headdress worn during festivals representing dragoon and tiger. Diam:16 cms. Qing dynasty.
Hardwood shamanic Phurbu of traditional structure representing the 3 faces of the Shaman; interesting Makara's head, transformation of the shaman and representation of the Bhumba ; metal ending.
Beautiful usage patina. Nepal, Tamang ethnic group. 34 cms
Nepalese house protective figure, beautifuly eroded by the elements and time.
Probably Jajarkot region. H : 39 cms. Cf pic.6 (JP Girolami) : Jumla region, chetri house
Hand painted antique Chinese lasts for lotus sleepers ; they can be open to hold a piece of tissue with perfume. L : 10c, H : 10c
Japanese Stoneware Sake Bottle, Tokkuri, 13" high,
Top area is damaged as is condition.
Pair of bronze rabbits running, their legs forming a round shape.
Made by Hiroharu Hiramatsu (1896 Hyôgo prefecture – 1971, Fukushima,平松宏春). Specialized in metal art, he is a councilor of the Japan Fine Arts Exhibition. He studied with Katsura Mitsuharu (1871-1962), one of the great metallurgists of the modern era. Selected for the first time at the Japan Fine Arts Exhibition in 1934, he has been presenting his work every year, and since then he has been presenting as one...
Utensil to cut or scrape the inside of the bowl. Bone handle. L : 13c
Tibetan Silver Repousse Buddhist Pendant with Turquoise and Coral. The pendant is in perfect condition with inset coral and turquoise on a hand woven twisted link silver chain. The chain is 28" and the pendant is 3" by 21/4" weight is 150 g this piece is not a recent export made piece it is vintage to antique.
Important exhibited piece by well-known Nihonga painter Hirai Baisen(1889 – 1969), made in collaboration with Kyoto potter Kuze Kyūhō I(1874-1947). Piece dates to late 1920s or early 1930s, a time when Baisen was withdrawing from national exhibitions, focusing on creating pieces for a large group of collectors that supported him until his passing. Daikoku’s magic mallet was decorated with painted pine, bamboo and plum, known in Japan as “Three Friends of Winter” or shochikubai. Such ok...
Antique Chinese Tang style pewter and Gilt Flask with incised bird on a branch and the other side is a Sage riding a deer . Nice work but the lid is stuck closed.
Size just under 6" high by 2.75 wide