Incredible Indo/Persian watercolor and gouache painting depicting Mugal Emperor in period custom dress. Size: the item is 11 x 7 inches with the sight itself has a
dimension of 5 x 3 inches, in very good condition.
An exceptionally fine embroidered purse from Katawaz (Ghazni province), Afghanistan, circa early to mid 20th century. The embroidery on this piece is basically metallic embroidery on both sides, with mirror stitching and fine metallic couching. The front side is comprised of Bokhara couching, where the thread is taken across the surface for the desired length, then, bringing the needle back to the beginning, it is caught down at regular intervals by small stitches...
A large authentic Nepalese drum. 65 x35 cm.
Wooden carved handle, double sided goatskin. Excellent condition, all taunt, no holes or years.
Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.
"The dhyāngro may be either single- or double-headed. Double-headed drums are said to have a male side and a female side.[1] The drumhead, which is made from animal skin, Like the na drum of Tibet, but unlike most frame drums, the dhyāngro has a handle...
A long stick design ghurra, very fine condition , H 29 cm
More information on request
Vintage Chinese Tang Dynasty Style Guan Yin figure on stand, back may have had an aura but now missing . Size h 7.25" by 2.75" square.
Fine and rare old Yao/Mien all hand spun and woven cotton wedding veil with silk thread embroidered geometrical design, circa 50 years old. This piece is from Kim Mien group and was originally collected in Northern Laos. The colors on this piece are subtle and restrained (please note the use of shades of brown and blue in enlargements) and the brown and white tassels. Except for a couple of tiny holes this piece is in excellent condition. W: 47cm/18.5in and L: 75cm/29.5in.
張大千款 達摩畫像水墨設色紙本立軸 1945年作 款識:看粗齒缺髮蓬松,道是西來鼻祖翁。一花五葉傳天下,直指人心在鏡中。乙酉八月大千居士爰。鈐印:张爰之印信、大千居士、長共天難老。Portrait of Bodhidharma Attributed to Zhang Daqian (1899-1983) 51 1/4 x 25 1/4 inches 130.2 x 64.1 cm Ink & Color on Paper Dated 1945 Inscribed & signed with three artist seals.
Dimensions
51 1/4 x 25 1/4 inches 130.2 x 64.1 cm
Artist or Mak...
BRUSH
Old Korean garment brush used for hemp textile as scarce exposed type without covered grip, early 20th century, approx...
Important and rather rare ancient statue from West Nepal (Karnali River districts but possibly Jumla region). The statue shows a protector standing with his hands folded in the ritual gesture of Namaste. Note the treatment of the arms showing a rounded rather than angular elbow joint. The eye openings are diamond-shaped. Semi-hard wood with black patina with residual plaster of offerings and mineral plasters which have either been cleaned or lost over time...
Long Nepalese scroll, inks on paper, 190x9.5cm, undated, estimated to be mid 20th cent or earlier.
Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.
Gorgeous vintage jadeite bangle with solid engraved yelllow gold hinge, clasp, and safety chain. Impeccable condition and clasp works wonderfully. Color of band is beautiful light jadeite with slight transparency.
Circa 1940
Dimensions: 2.25" Inner Diameter, 3.40" Outer Diameter
Antique Chinese rug depicting 9 different celestial figures standing on blue clouds, above are 8 Buddhist objects, on a black ground, fringe runs length wise on top and bottom, early 20th century.
Size: 62" long x 35" wide
Japanese kimono made of silk and decorated with large peony blossoms on a black ground. Details of fine gold thread. Lined with white silk.
Taisho Period (circa 1930's).
Size: 59" high x 50" wide
Description 張大千 仿莫高窟307洞唐人普賢菩薩像 設色紙本立軸 款識:戊子四月初十日敦煌莫高窟三百零七洞唐人画普賢菩薩 張大千敬艁。 鈐印:張爰之印、大千。 藏印一方。鑑古齋鑑藏印一方,
Buddha Riding a White Elephant, after a Tang Dynasty Mural in Cave 397 of Mogao Grottos, Dunhuang/
Zhang Daqian (1899-1983)
Color on Paper Inscribed and signed with an two artist seals...
Description
張大千 畫眉圖 1940年作
款識:學畫宫眉細細長。芙蓉出水鬥新妆。只有一笑能傾國,不信相看有断腸。雙黄鹄,两鴛鴦。迢迢雲水恨難忘。早知今日長相憶,不及從初莫作雙。六一居士鷓鴣天 庚辰秋八月寫於青城山中 張大千爰。
鈐印:張爰私印、大千居士。
鑑藏印:吴興徐伯郊審定。
徐伯郊是二十世紀下葉張大千畫作在海外的全權代理人和最權威鑑藏大家。...
Here is an archetype of the archaic statuary of western Nepal depicting a protector in standing position with hands clasped together in the ritual gesture of the Namaste, covered with an important black crusty patch of soot and offering, collected in a shamanic shrine in Jumla sector, very hard wood, evident signs of great age estimated at least from the middle 20th, H 70 cm, presented on a base metal
Chinese scroll calligraphy by the poet and calligrapher, Shen Yin-mo (1883-1971).
Ink on paper. Hanging scroll.
Signed “Yin-mo”, with one seal of the artist.
Contemporary mounting by the previous owner. Excellent condition.
This brightly colored child's hat is Dong ethnic minority. The front is decorated with 9 silver Buddha ornaments and lots of intricate embroidery. Tassels and pompoms decorate the sides and silver bells with fish ornaments across the back protect the child from the approach of evil spirits.