A pair of decorative table cloths made by Pashtun women, with mirrored, beaded discs ("gul-i-peron") on each corner which serve as protective amulets. The blue bead edging is typical of Pashtun textiles, and is used extensively on purses and clothing as a prophylactic against the evil eye. Silk thread in vibrant colors has been applied in mostly herringbone stitch on a pink cotton background with cording. Each panel measures 26.5 x 26.5 cm.
Condition of the pair is excellent...
A Chinese banded amethyst sculpture, shaped as an egg and carved with the head of an Immortal with large pendant ears . The carving is beautifully rendered and the unusual form makes it original and desirable. In very good condition, it measures 2 3/4 inches (7.25 cm ) long and dates from the Republican period.
This vintage textile is from Bamiyan province, Afghanistan and measures 25.5 x 26 cm. Embroidered in pastel-colored silk thread on a fine white linen, it depicts in satin stitch the triangular shapes that are typical of Hazara embroidery. The continuous supplementary-weft technique makes this textile reversible and either face may be used as the front. Condition: Excellent (e.g., no tears, holes, stains). Estimated age: probably 1950-1960.
Chinese repouse silver cuff shaped holder with auspicious symbols seen on all sides. Signed signed an appears to be of solid sterling silver.
Size: 2 1/2" wide
INSULATORS
Ceramic devices for insulating electric wire called insulator, once installed to an old house with straw‐thatched roof, late 20th century, Korea, approx. D 4.2 x H 6.5cm (1.65 x 2.55in) each...
SPIRIT
Primitive wood carving spiritual object with head , used by Lega people (or Warega) as a Bantu ethnic group of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Length without string: 24cm (9.44in)...
Antique Chinese coin purse made of brass and enameled with cloisonne during the Republic period of around 1920. The purse is beautifully enameled with a colorful design that includes a central lotus flower and vines. It still has its original brown braided silk suspension cord and two fringed tassels.
CONDITION: Shows age and use. Overall, it is in excellent condition, with no cracks, chips, restorations, or repairs.
DIMENSIONS: 8.5 cm x 8 cm (3.35 x 3.15 inches)
TENGU HEAD
Unique Japanese okimono of the head of 'Tengu' (Long-nosed goblin), originally an wooden mold used for making a paper-mache tengu head (because of such back cutting scar for removing paper-mache head out),
then vermilion-painted after retired to lead a second life, Taisho-Showa period, early-mid 20th century, approx. 18 x 18 x Depth 19cm (7.08 x 7.08 x 7.48in). Aged deterioration, uneven paint appearance, crack, exfoliation, etc...
A hand-embroidered Hazara cloth from Afghanistan, circa mid 20th century. Silk thread on a white linen background executed in satin stitch. Condition is excellent. No flaws nor stains. Measures 31.3 cm x 31.8 cm.
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...
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.
機織りの道具 / KOREAN LARGE WEAVING TOOL
Wooden boat-shaped weaving tool, early 20th century, approx. 36 x 7 x H 6.3cm (14.17 x 2.75 x 2.48in)...
Chinese archaistic bronze horse and chariot with driver and umbrella ( pole for umbrella lost used a bamboo skewer) horses leg is very cracked almost through. A terracotta Chinese figure purported to be Tang Dynasty and a soap stone incense stick holder. Horse H6" w 5" terracotta figure is h 5.5".
Clearance lot selling asis
South India Folk bronze Figure of a Ram , probably 17-18th c traces of red paint . Casting crack as seen . Sweet little guy.L 3.5 h 2.5"
Antique Hindu Bronze figure of a Peacock from South India, nice lost wax sculpture , great texture on the top of the tail section. Two holes one top one bottom.
Size H 3" by 4"
Chinese Blue and White Lidded Urn with Wind swept Scholars, the body has Dod heads and a Dog Final lid . Unmarked undamaged size H 9.5" by 8"
A Fuqingyao ? Stoneware Tea Bowl Diameter 4 inches.well made slight chip to rim and faint hairline, inscription on clay body above foot.
Edo Period Utagawa Kuniyoshi wood block print c 1859, nice print handling wear especially at the lower corner as seen in pictures. Approximately 5.75 by 9" we have around 18 pieces from the same volume .