1930's Chinese Silk Embroidered Textile Panel Gold Threads Dragon Tapestry with Bonhams Tag

It is 40.55 inches (103 cm) long by 32.7 inches (83 cm) wide.

It has frayed silk, pulling and loose threads and stains (as seen in the photos).

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Possibly from Yueli are of Nandan county, this antique Chinese ethnic minority Miao top could have been worn for every day It has hand batiked front and back panels and the front apron has hand embroidery accents on the batiked section. Pic 1 shows the back with the "apron"extention which extends to the top of the knees... Pic 2 show the front which ends at the waist... Fits a small woman and I mean small or could be used as a striking wall piece...

A rarely encountered Japanese shin hanga woodblock print titled "Fishing Boat" by Ishiwata Koitsu (1897-1987) dated in the left margin December of Showa 10 (1935). The artist's black ink signature and red circular seal are at the lower left corner of the image. This is a first edition impression bearing the Kato Junji publisher's seal in the right margin. Paper size: 10 7/8" x 15 1/2" (image size: 9 3/8" x 14 3/16"). Very good overall condition...

Miao embroided textile used to cover the head of a child in a baby carrier (mawei beider = horse tail carrier).
It figures many protective symbols and the Tao representation in the center ; all hand made.
44 x 43 cms. Miao, Guizhou, Qing dynasty

Miao embroided textile used to cover the head of a child in a baby carrier (mawei beider = horse tail carrier).
It figures the sun and many protective symbols, like a peony in the center ; all hand made.
40 x 38 cms. Miao, Guizhou, Qing dynasty

Dong embroided textile used to cover the head of a child in a baby carrier ; It figures the sun and many protective symbols, like a peony in the center ; all hand made.
54 x 54 cms. Dong, Sanjiang, Guangxi. Qing dynasty

Antique Yao wedding veil with celestial crown, silk and cotton  ; all hand made.
Small tear (see picture). 56 x 67 cms ; Qing dynasty. Yunnan, Guangxi. See the book « THE YAO », by Jess G.Pourret p129

Antique Han Children Protective Headdress worn during festivals representing a tiger. Diam:15 cms

Large 11" long hand painted and hand carved wood German Shepard by Helmut Miller for ANRI of Italy. Very realistic carving with exceptional detailing, this rare piece is signed H. Diller. Measure 11" long, 6.5" high, 5" deep...

Three Water Droppers from Japan. Two droppers show a boy holding a red snapper fish which is symbolic of good luck. The third dropper has Hotei's bag holding the water. Hotei is the god of contentment and happiness, and his bag holds an inexhaustible cache of treasures. The standing boy measures about 3" high x 1 3/4" wide. The riding boy measures about 3" x 1 3/4" high. The bag with pot measures about 3 1/2'wide x 2" tall. All three droppers date to the early 20th Century...

Mexican Pre Columbian Tlatilco Terracotta Head with crescent headdress . Rare fragment from an early culture c 1200bc-600bc. Tlatilco is noted in particular for its high quality pottery pieces, many featuring Olmec iconography. Tlatilco figures were known for their elaborate hair styles. The headdress has been reattached . Size 1.5" by 1.6"

Mexican Pre Columbian Tlatilco Terracotta Head. Rare fragment from an early culture c 1200bc-600bc. Tlatilco is noted in particular for its high quality pottery pieces, many featuring Olmec iconography. Tlatilco figures were known for their elaborate hair styles. This head has the classic eyes a large nose detailed hair style. Size 2.5" by 1.5"

Mexican Pre Columbian Tlatilco Terracotta Figure C 1200 BC -800 BC. Rare figure of a heavy set male with elaborate hair style that they were known for. This culture was located in what is now Mexico City. Size 2.5" by 1.75"

Mexican Pre Columbian Tlatilco Terracotta Dog and another. The Tlatilco dog standing on 3.5 legs with a detailed face the other west Mexican tripod dog missing its head. C 1200 BC -600 BC size L 3"

Fine Green Jade Hongshan Pig Dragon Pendant, unique shape with a long tail wonderful face well worn surface and biconically drilled suspension holes. Collected 1980-1995 in HK. Weight 54g L 3" by 1.5" wide.

Japanese Red Lacquer Sake Dish, Meiji period, Ca. 1900, 6 1/4" diameter, 1 1/2" high, representing Japanese Makie Lacquer techniques used, Gold Castle, Silver Lacquered wall, trees and Mountains with peaceful fishing boat in the lake. This Sake Dish is "as is" small chip on top, two(2) areas on the side restored, please see photos.

Mid Century Italian Cream and brown Onyx Votive candle lantern cup. Beautiful stone that casts a warm glow with a lit votive. This was inventory from the 60s that my Grandparents sold in the SF Mart showrooms. Perfect condition and ready for a new home. Size H 6.5" rim W just under 4.5" 3 lb

Cambodian Khmer Glazed pottery Urn with flared neck, nice pot with classic brown glaze and nice detail at the shoulder . The upper neck may have restoration due to texture difference . From the collection of BBC news personality Victoria Graham collected in China prior to 1983. Size H 8" w at shoulder6.5" at rim 5"