H 26 cm , Length 25 cm , very good condition
More information on request
Horses dash past in a fervent black mass both carved into and built up onto the paddled surface of this large vessel ballooning open from a narrow base by Nakazato Tarouemon XIII enclosed in the original signed wooden box. Inside the box is written Tataki Tsubo (Paddled Vessel), Kurabe Uma (Horse Race), exhibited Autumn 1958 at the Tokyo Mitsukoshi Sports Theme Art Exhibition; Ochawangama, Nakazato Tadao (given name of Nakazato Tarouemon XIII) followed by the artists seal...
An interesting ghurra showing a man or a woman pulling a buffalo with a rope on one side whereas 3 milk pots are carved on the back side.
H 27 cm, H 9.5 cm , Thickness 4 cm
More information on request.
A metal stand can be offered.
Please double click on the pictures to get the highest enlargement
Netsuke of a Chokwaro sennin horse appearing out of a gourd. According to a Japanese legend Chokwaro sennin (Chinese sage) could summon the magic horse out of his gourd to be transported wherever he wanted. Clever design, excellent carving with great detailing - see its face, mane and front legs with delicately carved hooves. Beautiful flawless material, excellent quality etching with black ink, wonderful patina...
A beautiful old Chinese gold gilt bronze stand with bats motif in excellent condition. D:5" H:3"
Chinese Bamboo woven Food Basket with Bamboo handle, 19" high with handle, 13 1/2" x 7 1/2" wide, made later part of 1800's to early part of 1900's, with three(3) tiered compartments. Some of the Brass decorative buttons are missing. Bottom of the handles on both sides have carved Monogram "S" and very fine Bamboo weaving with many detailed different patterns on the entire surface.
Old hand stitched Indian 'chakla' textile. Kathipa style embroidered in 'heer' floss silk on old cotton base. Undated, estimated to be early 20th century or earlier. 38 inches square. Good condition few missing mirrors. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.
The embroidery of Swat Valley is renowned for its dramatic colors stitched against a black background. This cushion cover from Mingora in Swat is in satin stitch in a deep purple with pink highlights. The embroidery is silk floss thread outlined with yellow outline stitching on a black cotton background. There is one small tear on one corner of the textile. It measures 41 x 41 cm and is dated to the mid or late 20th century.
19th C Indian seed pod scent vile with silver inlay wire and very fine camel bone turned cap with applicator and silver chain. Seems to be in as made condition. Note the bone is camel not ivory (bone does not yellow as ivory does) Size 4.5" applicator length 2 ".
Thailand vintage reverse glass eglomise zodiac painting . Early to mid 20th c depicting temples and year of the tiger. Original wood frame 11.25 by 5.25"
1930's Chinese Gilt Cloisonne carved Jar Marked Lao Tian Li 老天利制
It is 4.6 inches (11.8 cm) tall by 3.9 inches (10 cm) wide. It weighs 0.9 Lb.
It has small cut marks, flaking enamel and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
Our Guarantee: We stand behind all of the items that we sell. That is to say, if you purchase an item from us and are unhappy with it for any reason, return it for a 100% refund of the amount you originally paid...
A beautiful old Chinese dyed color ivory flower basket brooch with silver pin, in excellent condition.Marked. W:5cm $ Sale pending
Sodenashi (vest) with very fine sashiko which is from Shonai region in Yamagata prefecture in Tohoku district. It is made of two layers of cotton dyed with vegetable indigo. In good condition. The first half of the 20th century. 48cm(hem) x 68cm
This is very hard stone white jade carving of boy and fish as well as a bat, it is heavy and quite big piece and nice in carving based on the natural stone shape, with some soil on it as it was found.....
Chinese jade pendant, early to mid 20th century period, 1 3/4"W x 2 1/8"H, in good condition.
OH MY GOD
Incomplete remains of the face of a monk who is crying when Buddha died, originated from 'Nehan-zu' (Nirvana painting). Pottery. Showa period, early-mid 20th century, Japan. approx...
Himalayan boxwood carved flaming scepter used as a ritual object with pointed end. Well-patinated Shamanic usage.
Ashby Collection, LA
18 1/4" L x 2 1/2" W x 1 1/4" D
Circa 1900s, turn of century