This 1920~1930 carved glass snuff bottle is 3” high, 2 1/8” wide and 1 1/8” thick. Stylized lion heads have been carved on either side of the ovoid bottle. The green hard stone cap and spoon are new replacements. Aside from some surface wearing and one tiny chip on its rim, it is in great condition.
Nepalese Middle Hills Janus Mask, 13.5 inches, 34 cm.
This very well designed and carved overlay glass snuff bottle is a 1970’~1980”s product. The red over bubbled milky white snuff bottle is 2 ¾” high, 2 1/8” wide and 1” thick. Both sides have the same design which depicts a pond scene with carp, butterfly, a lotus blossom and leaves. It has an orange carnelian cap. It is in great condition.
This glass inside painting snuff bottle is 3 inches high and 1 ¾ inches wide. One side depicts well-known scenery of Huang Shan(Hu Bei Province); the other side depicts four cranes under a pine tree. The artist, Hong Sheng, is from Shantou City, Canton Province. It has an ivory spoon and cap made of serpentine. It came with a lacquered wood box and it is in good condition.
Powerful black patina mask
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Very hard wood
Obvious signs of great age , H 27 cm wide 15 cm
Mask from Lama H 28 cm
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A great Himalayan primitive figure in the sitting position with the hands joined in the namaste gesture, a master piece of carving work . Very important age at least from early 20th.hard wood , very old encrusted patina, H 39 cm
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A very peculiar phurba with a important size , H 39 cm , obviously it is not a Dyangro handle recarved, the tip which usually is a triangular blade has 4 irregular sides with various animist and auspicious symbol, the middle part consists of both a dorge and a cubic part with animist symbol, the top has 4 naive ancestor faces surmounted by a rider (H8 cm) . obvious sign of good age from early 20th More pictures and information of local origin on request, presented on an iron stand , H 39 cm
an old mask with a minimal design, hard wood , note local repairs H27cm, L13cm, more information on request
Nepalese Terai Region Mask with a Third Eye. 9 inches, 23 cm.
This 1940~1950 carved green quartz snuff bottle is 4 ¼” high, 2 ½” wide and 1 ¼” thick. It depicts seven birds resting on a plum tree. Aside some natural cracks and light yellow spots, it is in great condition.
This very well carved small lapis snuff bottle is 2 inches tall, 1 5/8 inches wide and 3 /4 of an inch in depth. It is 1970¡¯s product. One side depicts two cranes standing under a pine tree; the other side is plain. The color of the lapis is quite dark and interesting. It is in excellent condition.
These well-carved hardwood Luo Han statues are about 8 1/4 inches tall, 6 inches wide and 4 inches in depth. They were carved around 1950. One is holding a 7 storied pagoda; the other is holding a four sided vase. Both have inlayed eyes, but the latter is missing his right eye. They are in good condition.
Indian Monkey Mask from Himachal Pradesh in the Himalayas. 11 inches, 28 cm.
A mask with a minimal design made with aluminum with a cloth protection , close to the so called Siberian style, H 24 cm , W 22 cm
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A large size Phagli mask , figuring the typical deity of Himachal Praddesh, likely a demon with sharp ears and frightful open mouth, one interesting point are the lines marked with red mineral pigment. Dark black oily patina, semi hard wood , obvious signs of great age at least early XXth, Height 34 cm, Wide 21 cm
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A beautiful old hand carved Chinese rose wood box in gourd shape in excellent condition. L:10cm
A beautiful large vintage Chinese wooden stand with dragons motif, in excellent condition. D:28.5cm (inside rim)
A wonderful statue of the Bodhisattva Kwan Yin carved from precious aloeswood. The distinct and pleasant fragrance of aloeswood is the result of a special kind of mould and is highly treasured for its use in incense and perfumes among various Eastern religions. This Kwan Yin has been decorated with gold and silver pigment. Small losses. Republic period.
Size: 18" height, 6" width, 5.5" depth
Weight: 1829 grams, 4.05lbs
A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese wooden dragon style brush pen hanger, it's combined with 3 parts and it also turns, in very good condition, but few small wood sticks are missing (please see the photo), it's easy to replace. H:18"
Old phurba with 3 chimeric birds on the top , one is is damaged. H 19 cm
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A beautiful old Chinese wooden stand with marble stone on top, in excellent condition. H:17cm D:22.5cm
A very nice beautiful old Chinese rose wood stand in excellent condition. Top D:26cm
A very nice Chinese hardwood lid for a jar. Wood unknown, but is the color of a dark rosewood. In excellent condition, the lid measures 3.25" diameter by 2.25" including finial. Fits an opening 1 5/8th inches or larger".
We have a matching 2 inch high stand with the inner diameter being 3 inches for $35.
Very nice ghurra with super patina, two protectors (H 3 cm) are carved in the middle of the milk pots. H 32 cm
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A minimal mask carved in very hard wood, note that eyes , noose and mouth are concentrated in the middle of the mask, leaving empty the rest of the mask, carved trisul and colors power offering. From early 20th H 29cm
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Very old shaman phurbu, the upper part shows three faces of protective ancestors surmounted by a monkey (7 cm high), the triangular blade is decorated on each side with snake interlaces topped by a Makara beak roughly carved, the sun is carved on the back side, the central part is a dorge (Tibetan ritual object symbolizing lightning and the power of the cosmos), important age at least early 20 th, hard wood, very old and beautiful black encrusted patina H 26.5 cm, presented on a iron stand
A superb monkey mask , from Himachal Pradesh
Hard red wood , H 22 cm
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Humia, Nepal Shaman Mask, 15.5 inches, 39.5 cm.
Nepalese Joker Mask from the Terai Region with traces of kaolin pigment. 10.25 inches, 26 cm.
Monkey mask , yellowish painting, H 29 cm , wide 22 cm, depth 16 cm ,
A beautiful old Chinese large wooden stand in excellent condition. W:14"
A beautiful old Chinese burl wood stand,with plum tree design beautiful workman ship, except one piece of the wood is missing please see the photo, otherwise in very good condition. H:9" D:8"
An elegant eight panel wooden folding screen with a view of a lakeside with people enjoying the ride on the boats. The edge of the screen is decorated with various auspicious motifs seen in Chinese art and design. Age: 19th/20th century. Size: Height: 86" Length 115"
Old drum handle , with 3 ancestor faces on top, and a Makara at the tip, very old encrusted black patine , important age at least for first part of the 29 th
H 42 cm , presented on an iron stand
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A hardwood stacked box attached with a holder to carry the boxes and a rod which slides inside the lid of the box to keep the box closed with a lock. Age: 20th century (c1950).
Size: Height: 10.75" Width: 8.5" Length: 15"
Old monkey mask for Eastern Himalaya, Hard wood, H 20 cm wide 17 cm , obvious sign of important age, at least from early 20th, more information on request
A very precisely carved phurba with three ancestor faces surmounted by a monkey. At least circa 1950 or earlier
Very good condition, presented on a custom metal stand, H 20 cm
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20th century Chinese woodcarving of a smiling Lo Han seated on a rock. One hand is resting on his upraised leg; the other is holding a Ling-Zhi. His shawl is loosely draped over his shoulder. Minor repair on the bottom. H: 7 inches, W: 2 ¾ inches, D: 3 inches
Beautiful calligraphy box made from precious Chinese zitan wood, with carved compartments for an inkstone and water dropper. Kanji markings on bottom of dropper, aged piece of wood also with kanji marks is included in this set. The inkwell still has old ink remnants. Gorgeous woodgrain with a lovely shine. Early 20th century
Size: 1.5" height, 9.75" length, 6.5" width
Gilt bronze figure of Kubera (Kambala) also known as Dhanapati "Lord of Riches", seated on mythical beast with mongoose in one hand, his elaborate crown and round belly suggest great wealth, Nepalese, early/mid 20th century.
Size: 7 1/2" high x 6 1/4" wide x 4" deep.
Chinese ornately carved wall hanging, highly raised and detailed pierced carving of pair of phoenixes with blossoming peonies, other small birds on rocks and branches, round form, minor repairs, early 20th century. Size: 25" wide diameter x 5 1/4" deep.
A rare wood carving of a dancing girl with arm raised holding a tambourine. This item was made in China, circa 1966-1976, during the Cultural Revolution period. Condition - the tambourine has been broken - no further damage or restoration...
a fine old himalayan mask with exaggerated large ears, back encrusted black patina. Hard wood , good condition considering its age. early to mid 20th century
Height 26cm, wide 21 cm
A very finely carved Huang Yang ("Boxwood") figure group depicting Lu Xing, one of the three Daoist Star Gods. On the back is carved the seal mark of Jing Fu who was active in China during the Republic period (1912-1949) and who was the first student of the famous Huang Yang wood carver Zhu Zichang...
A beautiful old Chinese rose wood oblong shape stand or table in excellent condition. L:45cm W:26cm H:16cm
This mid-20th century carved wood incense holder is 12” high and 2” in diameter. There are four dragons carved in openwork relief coiled around the cylindrical body of the incense holder. It is in good condition.
A rare carved boxwood figure of a barefoot peasant girl holding a scythe and a sheaf of corn made in China, circa 1968 to 1970, during the Cultural Revolution period. Condition - excellent - no damages and no restoration...
A set of very finely made Chinese celadon Jade necklace, ring, and earrings set. Early 20th Century. Necklace is 16-1/2" long with sterling silver clasp. Ring size is 7. Excellent condition.
A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese old silver and cinnabar bracelet, in excellent condition. Marked China, L:17cm. D:5.4cm.
A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese jadeite silver ring in excellent condition. Marked. D:1.9cm or size 9.5
A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese silver bracelet with eight immortals motif, in excellent condition.Signed. weight 29.1g. D:5.5cm.
A set of beautiful Chinese old jadeite brooch with silver and enamel,it goes well with the jade necklace,it's very elegant. In excellent condition.
Brooch L:5cm x W:3.5cm
Necklace L:80cm
A beautiful antique Chinese gold washed silver filigree with four large pieces old green jadeite in excellent condition. Marked. L:17cm
Fashionable Vintage Black Jade Bangle. Thick 1/4 inch band. Color appears black at first glance, but is a deep emerald green with natural specks and coloration.
Dimensions: Inner Diameter 2.25", Outer Diameter 3"
A beautiful antique Chinese silver rattan bangle with goldfish motif in excellent condition. D:6.5cm
Early 20th C. Chinese gold over silver bracelet with colorful natural gem stones and open works in it's excellent condition. inner D:2-1/8"(5.2cm) Signed.
A beautiful vintage Chinese salmon coral with jade brooch, in excellent condition. H:2"
A beautiful art deco Chinese sterling silver broach, very unusual dancer design. In excellent condition. L: 3" Signed.