A large 20th century tribal intricately carved wooden model of Soul Boat from a Pacific islands. The interior is mounted with three detachable figures of seated warrior ancestors with their heads raised toward the heavens.
Two large mythical guardians of the spirit world hold a boat transporting the souls of the dead to the afterlife. Each side of the boat is carved with two lizards. The boat is bolted to a wooden plinth...
A fine Ordos civilization cast bronze belt plaque, modelled in the shape of a reclining ibex, portrayed facing left with its head looking straight. A beautiful olive-green patination covers the surface with spots of copper showing. From the estate of a noted archologist. Circa 6th-300 century BC size l 2.75" 1.75" comes with a custom stand .
A Chinese duan inkstone housed in a fitted carved box, most probably for a scholar. The box is carved with birds on flowering branches. The box sits on four corner mounts. The stone is carved with a poem. I believe that the box is zitan. (Note: Some of the pictures have been lightened to show the detail.)
Size: The stone is 4" wide by 5-1/2" high...
A Chinese Blanc de Chine Lotus bowl made in the Dehua kilns. The deep rounded sides naturalistically modelled in the form of a lotus leaf, elegantly rising to a rim with furled edges. The interior of the lotus blooms lightly incised with veins...
Large lotus leaf 莲蓬 toggle with moving seeds莲子活动 and fish on top.
Sung Dynasty Molded Grey Celadon Glazed jar with handles, large jar for the type at w 4.5" by 3.5" tall with a band of floral vines above the shoulder and a lotus around the foot. There is a old chip to the rim edge as seen in the images.
Beautiful piece of the Edo Period of Japanese design
French 1920s Empire Style Crystal Chandelier 36”x22” Gilded accents in gold foil over bronze
Japanese late 19th- early 20th c bronze cast ikebana bowl resting on tripod feet.The bowl exterior cast with finely detailed chrysanthemum flowers and leafs floating on a wave of water , the bowl is in nice and well used condition . Size D 7.5" H 2.5"
A pair of Chinese blanc-de-chine 'heron' candlesticks each perched among folliage with flowers and other wildlife.
Size: Height: 19.75 inches, Width: 7 inches, Depth: 5 inches
Age: 19th Century
Condition: Good condition. One of the herons has the top of his crown broken off and there are small areas of chips and cracks which are normal for this size and age.
This superb carved bamboo brush holder (or Bitong) is an early 20th century product. It is 7 ¼” high and 5 ¼” wide. It depicts the popular Chinese folk story of Fu, Lu, Shou ( 福祿壽 ). Fu, Lu and Shou are attributes of the good life. They were personified as deities in Chinese culture. Fu is carrying a young child and represents good fortune. Lu is holding a RuYi scepter and represents prosperity. Shou is holding a peach and represents longevity...
Brilliant folk art piece. A clay 'Fushimi Ningyo' sumo doll from the 1930s. Fushimi Ningyo dolls were sought after souvenirs by visitors to Kyoto. Fushimi Inari being one of the must see great shrines of southern Kyoto. The detail of the arms and fabulous facial expression make this a collector's piece. Excellent condition with normal age wear on the head and top knot. H: 11" x W:6 " . Ask for shipping quote.
Chinese White Copper Paktong Baitong Ruyi Incense Clock,Circa 1930's
It is 3.25 inches (8.1 cm) tall by inches (11.5 cm) in length by 15.3 inches (39.5 cm) wide. It is 1457 gram (3.2 Lb).
It has tarnished metal, rubbing of patina, oxidation, stains, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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French Louis XV Style Bronze & Porcelain Chandelier XXth Century Measuring 36”x24”. The gilt bronze dome with ornate leaf and scrollwork and the cobolt mottled blue vase incorporates into the design
A Beautiful late 19th to early 20th C. Chinese export silver vanity set with flower and bird, in excellent condition. Marked. $1650
Chinese Opium stash box in Paktong or White Brass with the lid showing a pair of shrimp or crayfish with an inscription and signature also the base is marked.
Well made period unknown Republic or older ? Great weed stash box . Dark patina non magnetic metal .Size 4 by 4 by 2.5 cm just over 1.5" by 1.5" by 1"
1930's Japanese Repousse Silver (tested silver with acid silver test kit) Chocolate Pot with Iris Marked "Kurokawa Sei Jungin" 純銀 - AS IS
It is 9.8 inches (25 cm) tall by 7.8 inches (20 cm) wide. It is 952.5 gram.
The pot has been repaired (resoldered) at the handle and flowers at the lid. It is also tarnished and has dents at the spout, cut marks at the lip, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos)...
A Chinese cloisonne enamel dish with a central medallion made to imitate dreamstone outlined with a border enameled with flowers and butterflies on a blue ground with an additional border with flowers on a white ground. The dish is completed with a copper rim in a wave design. The back enameled in the same design around the rim with the center enameled in blue. All with gilded wires...
Mustard pot and lid, early Art Déco, by Minton’s, c 1920. Printed and enameled decoration of stylized flowers in black, yellow and green. Mark for c 1920 and C5015 (pattern number?). Height including lid "3/ 7,5 cm. Condition: fine.
1930's Chinese Sterling Silver Tea Set Teapot with Flower & Phoenix Marked
The teapot is 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) tall by 7.2 inches (18.2 cm) wide. The cup is 1.8 inches (4.5 cm) tall by 4 inches (10.2 cm) wide. The saucer is 0.55 inch (1.4 cm) tall by 4.1 inches (10.5 cm) wide. They are 833 gram.
They are tarnished and have surface wears and scratches...
Set of 6 (1930's) Chinese Sterling Silver Tea Cup & Saucer with Melon & Butterfly Marked
The dish is 0.6 inch (1.5 cm) tall by 2.95 inches (7.5 cm) wide. The cup is 1.4 inches (3.5 cm) tall by 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) wide. The total weight is 369 gram.
They have tarnished silver and surface scratches. One cup has minor bent at the side. Two of the cups have bent at the bottom (as seen in the photos).
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Chinese Sterling Silver Dragon Cocktail Set Marked (11 cups & 1 shaker), Early 20th Century
The shaker is 11.5 inches (29.2 cm) tall by 9 inches (23 cm) wide. The cup is 4.2 inches (10.8 cm) tall by 2.6 inches (6.6 cm) wide. They are 2414.9 gram.
They are tarnished and have surface wears and scratches, a dent at the cover, and minor bent at the cups (as seen in the photos).
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A mesh silver purse, c 1920-30, exquisitely worked, the brackets with roses and flower baskets. Marked Diana (design or model), German silver marks: 800, crown and moon. Width "6 ¼ / 16 cm, weight 274 grams. Condition: a very small repair near the left hinge (cf. last photo).
Japanese Sterling Silver Toyokoki Box with Engraved Cherry Blossoms
Description & Size: 4.44 x 8.89 cm (1.75" x 3.5") height & wide; Weight: 171 gram (6.03 oz)
Age: Early Showa Period 30'; Material: Sterling Silver 950; Production: Handcrafted & Etched; Condition: Excellent
This Japanese sterling silver 950 box by Toyokoki. It is constructed with heavy silver gauge with nicely etched cherry blossom flowers & etched grove lines around the bottom & top lid. ...
Pair of 1930's Chinese Gilt Sterling Silver 12 Zodiac Bracelet Marked "Full Silver" 足紋
Each is 6.7 inches (17 cm) in inner circumference by 2.3 inches (5.9 cm) in inner diameter and 0.6 inch (1.47 cm) wide. Total weight is 74.9 gram.
They are tarnished and have rubbing of gold and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A Chinese bronze oil lamp in the form of a tapir, with a boy riding on his back holding a pole supporting the lamp for the oil. The oil dish has scroll patterns around its border. The The body of the animal adorned with taotie and scroll elements Non magnetic.
Size: 9" high by 9" width
Age: Unknown - Types of these oil lamps were made in the Zhou/Han Dynasty (c.475BC-9AD)
Condition: There is defragmentation of the metal on the base of the feet, as well as ...
Old (1930's) Japanese Bronze Mixed Metal Inlaid Vase Marked Nogawa
It is 9.4 inches (24 cm) tall by 2 inches (5.3 cm) wide. It is 1.8 Lb.
It is tarnished and has rust, loss of gilding, cut marks, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Chinese Silver Fu Lion Tea Set Marked, Early 20th Century
The teapot is 6.8 inches (17.5 cm) tall by 10.35 inches (26.5 cm) wide. The sugar is 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) tall by 5.8 inches (14.8 cm) wide. The creamer is 4 inches (10.1 cm) tall by 5.5 inches (14 cm) wide. They are 981 gram (34.6 oz).
They are in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks, except small dents at the teapot (as seen in the photos).
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Set 10 1930's Chinese Coconut Tea Cup with Silver Lining in Original Wood Box Marked
Each cup is 1.2 inches (3.1 cm) tall by 2 inches (5.3 cm) wide. The box is 3.5 inches (9 cm) tall by 12 inches (30.5 cm) long by 2.75 inches (7 cm) wide. The cups together weigh 217.30 gram. Total weight including the box is 1.2 Lb.
The silver lining are tarnished and are slightly bent and have small dents at the lips. Some of the coconuts have cracks and chips. The box has hairline cracks and surface ...
1930's Chinese Pewter Brass Lotus Flower Water Basin
It is 3.2 inches (8.2 cm) tall by 14.6 inches (37 cm) wide. It is 7.7 Lb.
It has hairline crack, small chips and dents, cut marked, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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An unusual pair of vintage 2-tone metal candlesticks decorated with a phoenix and a dragon. There are also lotus flowers, frogs, water lilly leaves. The 3 feet depict elephant and lion heads. Base has 4 Chinese Character marking as shown in the last photograph. Size: height 14" (36 cm).
1930's Chinese Solid Silver Kwan Yin Buddha
It is 6.9 inches (17.5 cm) tall by 3.5 inches (9 cm) wide. It is 70.9 gram.
It has dents, surface wears and scratches and tarnished silver (as seen in the photos).
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This fantastic vaseline tumbler is by Fenton Glass as part of a tea or chocolate set. This bright art nouveau vaseline tumbler features two dramatic wheel cut flowers and leaves surrounding the blown panel bowl. The pulled cobalt blue handle is applied. The bottom is smooth with a finished pontil. This elegant piece of art glass is in excellent, unused condition and stands 5 1/4" tall.
An amazing American brilliant cut glass lamp with longest crystal measuring 7 1/2 inches. No condition issues. Lamp measures about 25 inches high. Dates circa 1910 -1920. More photos and information available upon request.
Japanese Meiji-Taisho Bronze on metal plate fine casting, showing a Buddhist deity getting a haircut with wonderful floral details. see pictures for condition . Size 7.25"
Pair frosted cut and etched glass Shades, heavy cut from frosted glass to clear with floral and vines design, 9 1/4" high, 5" diameter-top rim, with old silver plated on copper bottom rim-1 5/8" diameter-maximum widest measurement. It is in good condition, no damage or restoration.
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