Chinese Guqin shaped Ink Cake or stick with gilt 5 claw dragon highlights , inscriptions running down each side. Great condition and large at 12.5" by 4.25"
Period unknown.
Old (1930's) Chinese Turquoise Carved Covered Jar with Squirrel & Grape
It is 8.7 inches (22 cm) tall by 5.9 inches (15 cm) wide. It is 2568 gram (5.7 Lb).
It has inclusions, flea bite chips and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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1930's Chinese Silver Jadeite Carved Plaque Bracelet with Flowers & Bat Marked "Silver"
It is 7.2 inches (18.2 cm) in inner circumference by 2 inches (5.3 cm) in inner diameter and 1.18 inches (3 cm) wide. The jadeite plaque is 0.86 inch (2.2 cm) wide by 2.2 inches (5.6 cm) in length. It is 41.7 gram.
The silver is tarnished and has surface wears and scratches...
1930's Chinese Fuzhou Lacquer Happy Buddha
It is 13.4 inches (34 cm) tall by 13.6 inches (34.5 cm) wide. It is 646 gram (1.3 Lb).
It has rubbing of paint, a chip at the hat's finial, chips and cracks at one spot at the sleeve, stains, writings at the underside of the hat and bottom, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
To see more photos, please see #1429054.
Some of the photos were taken under the sun...
Male and female figure, wood, textile and glass. H. 32,5 and 36 cm. Mid 20th century. Provenance: Madeleine and Jean-Jacques Keller (until 1980 Abidjan, afterrwards Rheinfelden, Switzerland).
Superb old Benin bronze sculpture of a fish standing on 4 legs. This piece was made using the lost wax process. A must for anyone's collection, this fish has a wonderful patina and would also make a very interesting accent piece to any home decor. Measures 7" long, 4" high.
Goats at Sunset
Artist: Seal not read.
Date: Early twentieth century.
Size: 5.5 x 3.5 inches.
Publisher: Shmbi Shoin.
Medium: Japanese woodblcock print.
Condition: Excellent.
Sent by Shozo Nakamura to Dr. and Mrs. Dr. Dawson.
Japanese glass ojime in a form of tombodama bead of dark blue glass with flower shaped swirls of tan and white. Tombodama can be translated as “dragonfly ball” and the name is thought to come about because when the molten glass is applied to the core bead it resembles a dragonfly’s eye. Very well made, in perfect condition. Height 9/16 inches.
1930's Chinese Fuzhou Lacquer Happy Buddha
It is 13.4 inches (34 cm) tall by 13.6 inches (34.5 cm) wide. It is 646 gram (1.3 Lb).
It has rubbing of paint, a chip at the hat's finial, chips and cracks at one spot at the sleeve, stains, writing at the underside of the hat, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
To see more photos, please see #1429415.
Some of the photos were taken under the sun...
1940's Chinese Solid Silver Enamel Plaque Brooch with Bird
It is 2.2 inches (5.6 cm) wide by 3.9 inches (10 cm) in length. It is 69.7 gram.
It is tarnished and has missing enamels and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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1950's Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Wood Screen with Mountain Scene
It is 26.8 inches (68 cm) tall by 16.9 inches (43 cm) wide. The plaque is 15 inches (38 cm) long by 9.7 inches (24.6 cm) wide. It is 10.7 Lb.
It has surface wears and scratches and hairline cracks at the wood stand (as seen in the photos).
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1930's Chinese Amber Carved Seed Pearl Pendant with Peach
The overall length is 3.55 inches (9 cm). The pendant is 1.7 inches (4.5 cm) long by 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide. The jade bead is 7.6 mm. The total weight is 6.6 gram.
The pendant has inclusions, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Large Artist's Proof of Munjado Calligraphy by the Famous Kim Ki Chang aka Unbo (1913 - 2001). Despite being deaf, Unbo was one of Korea's most beloved 20th Century artists. His works are now sought by museums and collectors internationally. This is the original signed AP (Artist's Proof) of this large lithograph, where Unbo gives us a most creative rendering with anthropomorphic figures in the ancient style of figurative munjado calligraphy. 38.5 x 28.5 inches, 98 x 72.5 cm.
Mask likely figuring a demon (local name is Raktsatsa) metal teeth have been nailed, with two long teeth on each side of the mouth. Hard wood, veru carefukky carved, very nice old patina with traces of white pigment and glue.Obvious sign of age, circa early 20th. H 28 cm, wide 19 cm
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The top shows 3 ancestors faces who are protectors of the family, they are surmounted by a conical crown with carved geometrical lines. The middle part is a “Dorgi”, the symbol of cosmic power. The down part is triangular blade used as a knife to nail the bad spirits while the shaman is fighting with devils and demons. TThe red cloth strips wrapped around the middle part are to protect the shaman hands against the high energy during his fight. Obvious signs of ancient use, circa early 20th...
Pair of charming Yixing ceramic fu dogs with black bulging eyes. Female dog guardian has two puppies and the male has a ball under his paw. Incense holes on each side of mouth. Each holding ribbon in mouth.
Age: Republic Period, circa 1930s
Size: 11"Hx8"Wx11"D
1930's Chinese Coral Carved Fu Lion Seal
It is 1.45 inches (3.7 cm) tall by 1.57 inches (4 cm) wide. It is 23.8 gram.
It has inclusions, flea bite chips, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
Some of the photos were taken under the sun.
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1930's Japanese Goldstone Cloisonne Vase with Phoenix & Dragon
It is 4.7 inches (12 cm) tall by 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) wide. It is 0.8 Lb.
It has tarnished metal and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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