A Rare Antique Jade/Jadeite Plague with Hand-Carved Archaic Dragon-Phoenix Motifs Weight: 589 grams Length: 6 3/8 inches (17.15 cm) Width: 5 1/8 inches (13.02 cm)
Condition Report: Good Condition
Provenance: Property of a Canadian Collection
A Jadeite Snuff Bottle With Double-Happiness Relief-Motifs
Condition Report: Hand-Carved, Good Condition
Provenance: Property of a New York Collector
Dimensions: Height: inches ( cm) Weight: grams
Medium: Jadeite
An Exquisite Green Jade/Pearl Bead Necklace Length: 46 1/2 inches (118.1 cm)
Condition Report: Good Condition
Provenance: Property of a NY Collector
Dimensions: Weight: 63 grams Length: 46 1/2 inches (118.1 cm)
A Rare Snuff bottle Made of Lapis Lazuli Height: 2 5/8 inches (6.7 cm) Weight:
Condition Report: Good Condition
Provenance: Property of a NY Collector
Medium: Lapis Lazuli
A Blue-White Porcelain Snuff-Bottle with Floral-Bird Motifs Height: 3 1/2 inches (8.3 cm)
Condition Report: Good Condition
Provenance: Property of a NY Collector
A Famille-Rose Porcelain Snuff-Bottle with Figure-Motifs and a Qing Dynasty Emperor Qianlong Mark Height: 2 1/2 inches (6.4 cm)
Condition Report: Good Condition
Provenance: Property of a MA Collecter
A Rare and Exquisite Gilt Bronze Statue of Mazu, Goddess of Water, in Style of Ming Dynasty Emperor Yongle Reign Height: 13 3/8 inches (34 cm) Width: 6 1/2 inches (16.5 cm)
Condition Report: Good Condition
Provenance: Property of a MA Collection
A Rare and Exquisite Famille Rose Gourd-Vase with Windowed Floral-Melon-Butterfly Motifs and Mark of Qing Emperor Qianlong The vase boasts of its outstanding design and superb workmanship. Height: 12 3/4 inches (32.39 cm) With Stand: 14 1/2 inches (36.83 cm)
Condition Report: Good Condition
Provenance: Property of a NY Collection
Chinese Famille Rose Figure of a Poet Shepherd Marked 景德鎮市美術陶瓷工藝社
He is 12.4 inches (31.5 cm) tall by 6.2 inches (16 cm) wide. He weighs 2.6 lb.
His staff has been repaired. He also has some surface wears (as seen in the photos).
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Japanese framed woodblock print signed "Y Jisaku" titled "Winter Evening". Numbered 42/77 with signature in pencil.
Size: 23" height, 18.75" width, 1.2" depth (in frame) 17" height, 13.75" width (artwork only)
Japanese framed woodblock print signed "Y Jisaku" titled "Winter Afternoon". Numbered 4/77 with signature in pencil.
Size: 23" height, 18.75" width, 1.2" depth (in frame) 17" height, 13.75" width (artwork only)
DESCRIPTION: This dynamic and colorful Alebrije goat (or ram) is carved as if in a full run, its long front leg folded under its body in mid-stride. Two huge white horns curl from the top of its head to its ears. His green speckled body is accented with vibrant red "stripes" running down his back, tail and legs, while a purple design covers his belly. This large, delightful animal is signed on the underside, "Narcisco Gonzalez Ramirez, Arrazola, Oaxaca Oax., Mexico." Excellent condition...
This an excellent hand-carved contemporary netsuke of a standing Hotei carrying his bag over his right shoulder. In his left hand he holds a Ruyi Scepter. Signed Shodo on a rectangular reserve on the bottom of the netsuke.
SHODO, the Go name of Hiroshi Asaoka, born in Tokyo in the year 1923 was a master of intricate detailed carvings, and quiet, serene designs, who studied under Shomin.
Netsuke measures 1.40 inches (3.5cm) in diameter, and 2.0 inches (5.ocm) tall...
Wonderfully life-like box in the form of a turtle, made of painted porcelain, the shell lifts off as the lid of the box, the turtle raises his head with a slight smile, great attention to detail, Chinese, early 20th century.
Size: 3 1/4" high x 9" long x 5 1/2" wide
Japanese limited edition sosaku hanga woodblock print by Tadashi Nakayama (1927 - 2014) titled “Flowers and Riding Horse” (Hana to Kiba) dated 1968. The bottom margin contains, in pencil, the date, artist’s signature and edition number 49/85. The paper measures 20 3/8”V x 15 3/4”H (Image: 14 1/2"V x 11"H). A red Nakayama seal is on the back. In pencil at the bottom left corner of the back is the title, in Japanese, and the original saIes price of 10,000 yen...
A large hand, worked silver, ring set with semi-precious stones, made in Tibet during the first half of the 20th Century.
Condition: there is much age surface wear; one of the small turquoise stones is missing and some of the original traditional black wax covering the silver has been recently scratched off.
Weight: 13 grams (0.45 oz).
西藏嵌宝石银戒指(1900-1950年间)
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Antique Chinese three section desk with attractive brass tone handles, nicely complimenting the warm finish of the wood. Simplistic in design, with eight medium drawers and one long drawer along the topmost section. Great full size for modern day use.
Size: 31.5" height, 53.75" width, 30" depth
Dating circa 1930-40 and in excellent condition, this Chinese export cabbage leaf pattern bowl measures 8 inches across and 3" high.
This is a fairly large set of “hayashi” doll, court music entertainers, all dressed in samurai’s attire with a sword. Three seated dolls in the front row are approx. 5 1/2” (14 1/2 cm) tall x 9 1/2” (23-23.5 cm) wide, excluding hat and stand. The taiko drummer is 11 1/4” (29cm) wide, a little bigger. Two in back row, seated on stools, are 7 1/2” (19cm) tall x 9 3/4” (25cm) wide. The stands are lacquered wood.
A bright, beautiful woodblock print by Mayumi Oda (1941-present), headlining her exhibition in the Satori Gallery, San Francisco, January 1982. It is numbered 93/250 and signed/copyrighted in pencil.
Largest prints she has made.
Size: 39.5" height, 28" width
Impressive figure , obvious signs of a great age
, Hard and heavy wood
H 85 cm ,max wide 20 cm , max deep 14 cm
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Red hard wood, super fine carving , obvious sign of great age
H 32 , Wide 19 cm
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Fine Boudhist phurba with 3 Mahakala protectors on top
H 26 cm
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A group of late 19/20th C. Chinese famille rose porcelain altar fruit, in excellent condition. L:4" Marked. $
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DESCRIPTION: A large, hand coiled Zia Pueblo Olla by noted Zia potter, Elizabeth Medina. This well formed pot has high shoulders tapering to a narrow foot, and is painted in four traditional Zia colors with natural sienna, burnt sienna and black designs on a white ground...
Regal pair of bronze buddhist temple altar lamps with hexogonal middle sections. Quite rare. Showa Period C.1945 they have electric bulbs and are lined with rice paper. Perfect condition.
h;35cm x 15cm wide. Ask for shipping quote.
Pre Columbian style spout pot depicting an animal . This pot is mold formed and hand incised. Its in undamaged un chipped condition with alot of mineral deposits in all the incised lines pictures don't show that well. size l 6" w 4 1/4 " h 4 "
DESCRIPTION: A beautifully painted, very large Mexican charger (or platter) with a dark blue outer rim framing two birds perched in a tree, surrounded by scrolling green foliage, large flowers and yellow fruit. Dating from the 1960's, on the reverse is written "Mexico"; the back is pierced with holes for hanging. Excellent condition with no chips, cracks or repairs. DIMENSIONS: A large 18" diameter (45.8 cm).
DESCRIPTION: A handsome Japanese hibachi, crafted from a section of kiri wood (paulownia wood) with rounded body and lacquer floral designs. Inside is the original copper liner where coals would be placed for heating or keeping a tea pot warm. Two large peony blossoms are lacquered in gold and orange on the front, with smaller leafed branches on the reverse. Paulownia wood is very light, fine-grained, and warp-resistant, and is often used in Japan for chests and boxes...
Indian Hindu 20th c white marble painted black sculpture of a shiva lingam . A bit of information of this type of sculpture. For a sincere devotee, the Lingam is not merely a block of stone. It is all-radiant - talks to him, raises him above body-consciousness, and helps to communicate with the Lord. Lord Rama worshiped the Shiva Linga at Rameshwaram. Ravana, the learned scholar, worshiped the golden Linga for its mystical powers.Based on the teachings of Swami Sivananda...
India 17th-18thc Hindu Golden sandstone carved Lion Sculpture, a temple or Palace sculpture, wonderful face in nice condition except the curl of the tail has been reattached , size 24" 19" high and 6" wide weight estimate is 100 pounds. This piece will be packed and shipped by the UPS Store at cost.List was $3895.00 sale price and due to shipping cost.
Indian Hindu 19th c grey marble stone sculpture of a shiva lingam , this piece was temple used . A bit of information of this type of sculpture. For a sincere devotee, the Lingam is not merely a block of stone. It is all-radiant - talks to him, raises him above body-consciousness, and helps to communicate with the Lord. Lord Rama worshiped the Shiva Linga at Rameshwaram. Ravana, the learned scholar, worshiped the golden Linga for its mystical powers.Based on the teachings of Swami Sivananda...
Indian Hindu 18-19th c grey and white marble stone sculpture of a shiva lingam , this piece was temple used . A bit of information of this type of sculpture. For a sincere devotee, the Lingam is not merely a block of stone. It is all-radiant - talks to him, raises him above body-consciousness, and helps to communicate with the Lord. Lord Rama worshiped the Shiva Linga at Rameshwaram...
Pietra dura grand tour white marble inlaid plate , the inlay has agate lapis malachite mother of pearl and more fine inlay work and no losses. Size 6.25"
Early 19th c Indian architectural bracket, hand carved in teak wood from a palace or temple structure . The bracket has vine like designs as well as a bird . Good condition size mounted H 24" w 5" D 3"
18th c Indian Hindu rosewood or jackwood temple doll of a deity Lakshmi or Saraswati very rare figure comes with a custom stand . size H 5.75" by 3" on stand H 6.75"
Ornate Pietra dura grand tour white marble inlaid plaque , the inlay has agate lapis malachite mother of pearl and more fine inlay work there is a rim chip shown at 12 o clock . Size 8" diameter
Chinese Miao minority ethnic group cotton embroidered bag with beading in good condition late 19th c the bag has embroidery on both sides , the bag part is 11" by 9"
Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Qingbai Glazed Porcelain Jar,straw glaze somewhat degraded body glaze from burial, no lid size, H 4.5" W 2.75"
Chinese Song - Yuan Qingbai celadon straw glazed cup with thick walls in good condition some glaze degradation . H 2" W 4"
Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Qingbai Glazed Porcelain Jar,blue grey glaze somewhat degraded body glaze from burial . The lid with a nice finial .Size H 5.5" W 2.75"
DESCRIPTION: Some of the most spectacular Acoma pottery pieces are the geometric designs rendered in black on white. This thin-walled, hand coiled olla represents the pinnacle of this category with exceptionally small squares, both white and black, forming intricate mazes across the entire surface signifying rain and lightning bolts. The pot is narrow at the base and gradually widens to the broadest section just before the taper towards the mouth. In a bold stripe from top to bottom, Kokopell...
Japanese vintage kimono made of navy blue silk with embroidery of chrysanthemums on long vines down the front, and branches with cherry blossoms on the sleeves. The backside has a large, beautiful bunch of embroidered chrysanthemums and cherry blossoms cascading down with two small birds in flight. The collar is lined with a charming fabric of dragons, flowers, and oriental designs.
Size: 53.5" height, 47.5" width
Keris board with Wayang figure carved and painted wood Java similar piece in the Staatliches museum Munich . Illustrated boards like this one serve as settings for a Keris imbued with magical powers . The board is decorated with the figure of Antareja , son of Bima who lives under the sea in the underworld. size h 27 " w 14 "
Square white marble plate with a high rim , perfect for floral arrangements or use out doors, water tight .There a few available as well as round . Size 10" by 10" by 3" stand not included
Antique Japanese champleve enamel bronze vase in Chinese archaistic style with taotie mask handles and inset jade and other stones. In good condition and a nice weight to the vase . Size H 11" w 10 " slight loss to enamel not noticeable really
Chinese Miao tribe tobacco-herb pipe with much of the work hand made of silver and some brass this one has a great cast Kylin on a pile of coins for good luck and tools on a chain, these is also an engraved dragon . A very nice piece and is usable for any legal smoking needs . Size L 12" Kylin 2" by 2 " no stand
Finely carved and decorated wood document box, decorated with floral design, early to mid 20th century period. Size; Measurements are 3.8"H x 16.7"L x 6.8"D, no condition issues noted.
A Japanese woodblock print titled "Nikko Sacred Bridge"by renowned artist Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870-1949). Inscription and red seal in bottom corner. Born in 1870 near Hamamatsu City (Shizuoka Prefecture) with the name"Sahei." Koitsu moved to Tokyo at the age of fifteen. He had planned to apprentice with Matsuzaki, a carver for the artist Kobayashi Kiyochika, but instead, he became Kiyochika's apprentice and moved into his home to study art and print design. It is through Kiyochika that Koitsu g...
Bonaventure Timaepatua (1928–1982), ochre on black fabric painting of a goanna who has a snake and boomerangs decorating its body. The background is a traditional design of the Tiwi people from the Bathurst Island in Northern Australia. Known as a sculpture and print maker, Timaepatua’s works are part of the permanent collection in the National Gallery of Australia. In very good condition with just a little paint loss, it measures 28 inches long, 12” high, and 2” deep. Purchased in Austr...
Height approximately 24cm. New patina added. In good condition.
A pair of beautiful early 20th C. Chinese famille rose porcelain figurines man’s one finger is missing otherwise is in excellent condition. Marked. H:31cm $800
Antique Miao ethnic minority silver alloy pipe and container with accessory tools. the silver sectioned container was made as a smoking accessory , the collection of pipe cleaning tools would act as a toggle to counter weight the container at the other end. Made from low grade silver, the container has an etched and pierced design and is held together with handmade chain the pipe with hand chased dragons . There is an applied flower on the top of the lid section of the inro type case . Size...
Antique Chinese Chased brass shallow Bowl with Dragons, size just under 10" diameter.
Antique Chinese Chased brass shallow Bowl with Dragons, size just under 10" diameter.
DESCRIPTION: A small Navajo rug made of handspun wool in an "Eye Dazzler" pattern of three vibrant, serrated diamonds on a bright red ground, enclosed with a double border of white and black. The Eye Dazzler, so named by early traders because of the intense coloring of the dyes, is a serrated design that was woven in multiple colors of bright aniline dyed yarns in the 1880 - 1890 period. Navajo Eye Dazzler weavings were influenced by the Mexican satillo weavings and the Germantown yarn weavi...
Antique Brass Indian Badmeri Chapati Indian Bread Box . Very old well used copper bronze box . Please pictures for condition
18-19thc Hindu bronze Altar offering stand with Inscription , unique piece fair very used condition. A great piece for a meditation room or home altar. Size H almost 5" by 8.25"
Antique Orissa village lost wax cast ball shaped oil lamp, mid 19th c , good condition Size H 3" by 3"
Antique Dhokra bowl from Orissa lost wax cast rice measure, 18th-19th c well worn and lovingly used. These are great as ash trays flower vases or candy dishes. Size H 2" by 3"