Koto period Japanese Samurai sword Wakizashi with its original wooden dark brown lacquered (saya) scabbard.
DETAILS: slightly curved blade with a visible wave temper line (Hamon); the grains in the steel are also visible, the tang of the blade with one hole (mekugi-ana) is unsigned and has a black patina, the wooden handle is covered by ray skin with a pair of Menuki, Tsuba, Fuchi Kashira and very old wrapping...

Antique Chinese cast bronze circular mirror decorated with astronomical pattern and round central knob, made during the period time of the Han dynasty (206 BC-220 AD) REFERENSES: a similar mirror is published in the books; 1. “Masterpieces of Chinese Bronze Mirrors in the National Palace Museum” published by the National Palace Museum Taipei, Taiwan. 2. “Later Chinese Bronzes” by Rose Kerr. 3. “Ancient Chinese bronzes” by William Watson. 4...

Antique 17th century-Edo period Japanese Single Abumi (stirrup).
DETAILS: silver inlaid with lion-dog (karashishi), foliage and geometrical design, with its original wooden lining.
MEASUREMENTS: height 9 ½ inches (24 cm), length 11 ½ inches (29 cm), width 5 ¼ inches (13,4cm).
CONDITION: in good condition with nice age patina...

Qing Dynasty, 19th century Chinese sword Dao (Ox Tail Sabre).
DETAILS: the steel blade with two long narrow grooves on both sides, mounted in steel oval shaped guard, steel pommel and wooden handle.
MEASUREMENTS: overall length: 97,5 cm (38 3/8 in).

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Ch’ing Dynasty, late 18th century Chinese short sword with a double edged sturdy blade and rosewood grip.
DETAILS: the cross guard, pommel, and fittings of the scabbard are made from brass beautifully hand chiselled with symbols of Longevity and images of bats (Chinese symbol of good luck), in its original turtle shell covered scabbard...

, late 18th century Chinese sword with a double edged sturdy blade.
DETAILS: the grip made of rosewood, the cross guard, pommel, and fittings of the scabbard are made from brass beautifully hand chiselled with symbols of Longevity and images of bats (Chinese symbol of good luck), in its original turtle shell covered scabbard.
CONDITION: the sword is in good condition considering its age except for some chips on the finish of the scabbard what can be expected from 200 years old obje...

Ancient Chinese Han Dynasty (206BC-220 AD) cast bronze circular mirror decorated with four nipples, Quasi-Dragons and birds pattern, round central knob and flat wide rim slightly thicker than the body.
MEASUREMENTS: Diameter: 9,2 cm (3 5/8 in).
CONDITION: in good condition with dark patina.
REFERENSES:
1. “Masterpieces of Chinese Bronze Mirrors in the National Palace Museum” published by the National Palace Museum Taipei, Taiwan
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Ancient Chinese Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD) cast bronze circular mirror with multiple nipples decorated with “TLV” ancient motif that embodied concepts of early Chinese astronomy and cosmology. Such mirrors were in effect miniature universes that could be held in the palm of one's hand.
MEASUREMENTS: Diameter: 15,5 cm (6 1/8 in).
CONDITION: in good condition with beautiful greenish patina.
REFERENSES:
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Antique Chinese cast bronze circular mirror in Han dynasty style made during the period time of the Song Dynasty (960- 1127 AD).
MEASUREMENTS: Diameter: 3 1/8 inches (8cm).
CONDITION: in good condition with dark patina.
REFERENSES:
1. “Masterpieces of Chinese Bronze Mirrors in the National Palace Museum” published by the National Palace Museum Taipei, Taiwan
2. “Later Chinese Bronzes” by Rose Kerr
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Ancient Chinese Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD) or Korean Koryo Dynasty, cast bronze circular mirror decorated with vegetation with birds growing on a central garden rock and central knob.
MEASUREMENTS: Diameter: 10cm (3 7/8 in).
CONDITION: in good condition with beautiful green patina.
REFERENSES:
1. “Masterpieces of Chinese Bronze Mirrors in the National Palace Museum”
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Antique Chinese cast bronze circular mirror decorated with dragon band pattern, made during the period time of the Song Dynasty in Han dynasty style.
MEASUREMENTS: 3 ¼ inches (8,3 cm).
CONDITION: in good condition with dark patina.
REFERENSES:
1. “Masterpieces of Chinese Bronze Mirrors in the National Palace Museum” published by the National Palace Museum Taipei, Taiwan
2. “Later Chinese Bronzes” by Rose Kerr
3. “Ancient Chinese bronzes” by Will...

Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD) cast bronze silvered circular mirror, devoid of decoration apart from its large knob and concentric ring and high rim.
MEASUREMENTS: Diameter: 14 cm (5 ½ in).
CONDITION: in good condition with old patina.
REFERENSES:
1. “Later Chinese Bronzes” by Rose Kerr
2. “Circles of Reflection” The Carter Collection of Chinese Bronze Mirrors
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Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD) cast bronze large circular mirror with slightly inverted rim and plain round central knob, decorated with four Chinese characters along with fourteen Taoist motifs.
MEASUREMENTS: Diameter: 24cm (9 ½ in).
CONDITION: in good condition with lovely patina.
REFERENSES:
1. “Later Chinese Bronzes” by Rose Kerr
2. “Circles of Reflection” The Carter Collection of Chinese Bronze Mirrors
All our artifacts are accomp...

Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD) silvered bronze circular mirror, devoid of decoration apart from its knob, concentric ring and high rim.
MEASUREMENTS: Diameter: 9 cm (3 ½ in).
CONDITION: in good condition with old patina.
REFERENSES:
1. “Later Chinese Bronzes” by Rose Kerr
2. “Circles of Reflection” The Carter Collection of Chinese Bronze Mirrors
All our artifacts are accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. ...

Japanese porcelain Imari Charger, Meiji Period, 19th century. DETAILS: of rounded form with eight panels containing decorated in polychrome enamels Dragons, Ho-o birds, Karakusa and imaginary animals, the interior cantered with a circular medallion depicting a lion-dog (karashishi) painted in cobalt blue.
MEASUREMENTS: Diameter 40,5 cm (15 7/8 in).
CONDITION: This lovely charger is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs.
All our artifacts are accom...