A bronze censer modeled as a Buddhist lion with a hinged neck that lifts up his head. This piece is quite heavy.
Good patina throughout. Evidence of being well used. No repairs or breaks that are noticeable.
Approximate size is 5-1/2" high by 4" wide by 3-1/4" depth when closed.
Old (1930's) Tibetan Gilt Silver and Brass Fau Ghau Prayer Box
It is 2.2 inches (5.5 cm) tall by 4.7 inches (12 cm) wide by 6.1 inches (15.5 cm) long . It is 533 gram .
It is tarnished and has rubbing patina, stains and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Chinese Tibetan Large heavy bronze Temple Foo Dog joss stick or candle holder. Great piece simple solid heavy most likely for a temple alter. Size L 6.25" W 4" H 7.25" weight 6 pounds .
Antique Chinese bronze Archaistic Gu Vase with foo dogs and circular background pattern . Unmarked slight dent to base ring only noticeable looking upside down.
Size just under W 5" H 6.5"
Sterling silver and glass vermouth dropper for the makings of the perfect martin. Amazingly the rubber bulb is still pliable after all these years and this set can be used. Measures 3.5" long. Art Deco Era
1930's Japanese Hand Painted Enamel on Porcelain Vase with Cherry Blossom Marked
It is 10.25 inches (26.1 cm) tall by 3.75 inches (9.6 cm) wide. It is 1.7 Lb.
It has rubbing of gold and paint, stains, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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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"
Japanese Meiji Copper or bronze on metal trinket or stash box, the lid with a formal geisha and a dog playing with a ball . The background there is mountains with pagodas the sides have flying birds with landscapes. The box has wear as seen in images. These are usually listed as bronze or copper but they are copper or bronze over a heavy metal base. Size almost 2.5" w by 1.75" d by 1" high
Decorated in "blood and milk" palette with gilding at the center with furniture and precious things, the border with four reserves of similar objects on a gilt and decorated diaper. The base holds a double circle in underglaze blue.
Size: approximately 9" diameter by 1-1/4" high
Age: Kangxi period (1662-1722)
Condition: These plates are thinly potted. There are some rim frits, as well as some frits/minor chips to the base rim...
A fascinating manipulation of fired on patination to the copper or bronze, shouldered vase. A rich, earthy copper red fired on patina is on the interior and on the exterior serving as background to irregular streams, inlets and pools of dappled verdigris among, and picked out by, (seemingly) flames of speckled gold fading into the background color. We included one picture with filtered sunlight to better pick out the colors...
Chinese cobalt blue porcelain meiping vase; with gilt tracery floral and character medallions (wear to gilt), Qianlong mark and possibly Minguo;
Size; Height of this fine vase is 8 inches, in very good condition. Provenance: From an Important Midwest Collection
This is an attractive cloisonne vase from Ando. The enamel work and shading are finely done. The form and colors are rare. The vase stands 6 inches tall. There is a bit of hard to see crazing. This can be seen in the images and actually shows up more in the image than in person. It was made with silver rims and was probably made in the 1930's. This is a very nice display piece.
Good Kayan Orang Ulu gawai rice festival ceremonial mask, circa 40 years old, from Sarawak. I bought this piece in Kuching, Sarawak in 2003. Used only twice a year for rice planting and harvesting festivals (gawai), these gatherings were usually a good excuse for a party and celebration to encourage the spirits to ensure a good harvest. H: 25cm/9.8in and W: 16cm/6.2in.
1930's Japanese Mixed Metal Brass Match Safe with Koi Fish Underneath Waterfall & Waves
It is 2.1 inches (5.3 cm) tall by 1.3 inches (3.5 cm) wide. It is 19.7 gram.
It has rubbing of gold, tarnished metal, oxidation, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A 12 inch tall iridized green jade vase with iridized gold threading around the top. The unsigned Steuben vase has a polished pontil mark and is in wonderful condition. The vase is shown in the factory line drawings as shape 6776.
Upper: Ink on gold leaf paper. The calligraphy writing by Jiang Zuo-bin (1884-1942), a political and military figure, and a diplomat during the Republic Period.
Lower: Ink and color on gilded paper. The painting was attributed to Tang Xue-shi, signed in 庚午年 (1930).
Excellent condition. Re-mounted by the previous owner.
This is a Pair of STERLING 950 MT. FUJI FIGURAL SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS. This Pair from JAPAN has scenes of a Stream, Pagoda and a Village on the Pepper Shaker; the Salt Shaker has Foliage and Mountains. The size is 3 3/8" X 1 3/8" X 7/8" across at the Base.
Note the Panels that Slide Open & Closed on the bottom. In EXCELLENT Condition date this pair ca. 1925- 1950. Very desirable pair of 950 Japan Figural S & P's
Beautifully carved Chinese Jadeite Pendant. Face has a pleasant slight grin with stylized horns laying flat to the long head in a sleek line. Has a gold fitting at end with loop to hang. Gorgeous color varies from each side. One side has lighter whitish color marbled with green.
From the Republic Period
Dimension: 2.75" Long X .25" in Width