Two paintings on velvet, the fabric partially cut and painted with ink and colors. One with the depiction of the floating torii at Itsukushima shrine, the second one with a village at the foot of Mount Fuji. Condition: slightly faded, stained, few areas with wear, four small splits, one with two tiny holes. Dimension with border: 58 cm x 56 cm.
A small lobed tray with open-work design of bamboo, prunus, and two dragons, standing on three feet. Base with maker's mark "CW" standing for Cumwo who worked during the 2nd half of the 19th century in Hong Kong. Condition: few traces of usage, border with small breakage. Dimension: diameter: 13.6 cm, weight: 68 g
A Newari bangle made of twisted copper, brass and silver ending in two makara heads. Condition: traces of usage, ear of one makara dented. Dimension: 8.2 cm x 6.8 cm, weight: 64 g.
Twelve silver spoons with four different designs, all bowls with floral decoration. A set of seven spoons with design of a Chinese coin and crossed flags, five spoons with Chinese auspicious characters. Nine spoons with Chinese character mark. Condition: few traces of usage. Dimension: approx. 11 cm long, weight: 84 g.
Necklace made of differently sized ivory, mother-of-pearl, coral, turquoise and silver or silver plated beads. Condition: traces of usage, one large coral bead chipped. Dimension: total length: 53.5 cm, weight: 86 g.
Made of heavy brass inlaid with silver decorated with interlacing patterns, tendrils and an Islamic calligraphy inscription. Condition: few traces of usage. Dimension: 26.5 cm x 11 cm, weight: 394 g.
A pair of Satsuma earthenware vases with wooden stands and its original Japanese storage box with silk lining. Between a gilt dragon in relief, painted with panels depicting geisha and different patterns in gold. Base marked Satsuma. Condition: minor gilt rubbing, box with some wear. Dimension: vases: 9.3 cm high, weight: 508 g.
Elegant silver cigarette case, the lid decorated with bamboo. Inside marked "Tackhing", "90% silver" and a Chinese character mark. This silversmith was active between the late 19th century and early 20th century in Hong Kong. With original blue silk lined paper box, the lid with glass. Condition: few traces of usage, glass with breakage. Dimension: 8.2 cm x 11.7 cm, weight: 128 g.
A pair of small Satsuma earthenware vases. Painted and gilt with panels depicting processional figures between different patterns in gold on cobalt-blue ground. Base signed Satsuma and Hotoda. Condition: few gilt rubbing. Dimension: 12.4 cm high, weight: 404 g.
A Mandarin square dating from the 19th century. Male back badge (buzi) with an appliqued wild goose bird denoting the 4th civil rank. Silver and gold thread couching and embroidery in blue on dark silk ground, the sun disk is made of small coral beads. Backed with blue silk. Condition: faded, wear, splits, thin areas, lining with stains. Dimension: 32.9 cm high x 33.9 cm wide.
