Asian and Islamic Antiques
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1700 item #1473394 (stock #2927/8011)
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A Kangxi period very large baluster- shaped jar and cover, decorated in blue and white with the body showing 36 panels each enclosing a composition of butterflies amongst leafy peony sprays. The borders also reflect a floral image whilst the cover repeats the themes of the panels. This impressive example is of monumental size 57cm (22 and 1/2 inches) high and boasts a vibrant and even blue colour and meticulous painting . Important Note: There is an identical jar and cover in the Topkapi S...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1920 item #1465615 (stock #2892/228)
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$400.00
A Chinese mirror, mounted on the back with a panel of green jade carved with shou characters and the handle with a similar green jade. This small mirror is encased in a gilt and enameled silver frame. Stamped " silver". Age: C. 1900. size: 13 cm long. condition: very good, no breaks, no restoration. provenance: from the collection of Michael Sherrard QC, OBE. ( 1928-2012)
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Minerals : Hardstone : Pre 1920 item #1464293 (stock #2893/211)
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$400.00
A Chinese magnifying glass with its handle of light green jade and silver ( stamped Silver) and its circular surrounds embellished with colored hardstones and embossed silver decoration. Age : C. 1900, size: 15.5 cm long. condition: very good, no restoration, no breaks. provenance: from the collection of Michael Sherrard QC, OBE ( 1928-2012)
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Minerals : Hardstone : Pre 1920 item #1464291 (stock #2892/228)
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$400.00
A Chinese mirror, mounted on the back with a panel of green jade carved with shou characters and the handle with a similar green jade. This small mirror is encased in a gilt and enameled silver frame. Stamped " silver". Age: C. 1900. size: 13 cm long. condition: very good, no breaks, no restoration. provenance: from the collection of Michael Sherrard QC, OBE. ( 1928-2012)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1900 item #1464288 (stock #2891/435)
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$850.00
A Chinese mirror with a jade belt hook forming its handle and mounted on its back with a panel of white metal embossed with dragon and clouds. The jade is of dark celadon color and is of substantial size of 12 cm long and excellently carved . Age: Qing 19C. size: 22 cm overall. condition: very good,only the lower edges of the metal clasp are a little misshapen . provenance: from the collection of the late Michael Sherrard QC, OBE ( 1928-2012)
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1950 item #1412335 (stock #1894/221)
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$200.00
A Chinese banded amethyst sculpture, shaped as an egg and carved with the head of an Immortal with large pendant ears . The carving is beautifully rendered and the unusual form makes it original and desirable. In very good condition, it measures 2 3/4 inches (7.25 cm ) long and dates from the Republican period.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1950 item #1412333 (stock #1897-311)
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$500.00
A Chinese jade pendant of triangular shape, with pierced and carved decoration showing a bird among foliage. It is finely and delicately executed, the stone is of pale celadon color and the cord of finely pleated silk. The tassels carry colored beads. In very good condition , it dates to the Republican period and measures 2 inches W X 1 1/2 inches high ( 5cm x 3cm)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Trade Arts : Pre 1920 item #1393756 (stock #2922/2256)
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A Chinese silver goblet embossed with a continuous scene of figures and horses set against a background of pavilions, mountains, pagoda and trees. It is raised on three entwined bamboo branches. This is a high quality object of vertu, the figures have human faces with features- look for a laughing old man with animated face. The details are fresh and sharp, the composition very elegant . size: 21 cm high. age: Qing period. condition; very good, no breaks , no restoration, high points good. There...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Jewelry : Pre 1920 item #1393459 (stock #2921/01)
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$300.00
A Chinese lady's belt made of 16 mother of pearl discs each mounted with alternate appliques of butterfly and auspicious Chinese characters. One of the two end gilt silver clasps which are decorated with enamel characters is stamped "90" followed by characters. The quality of the multicolor enamel work as seen in the butterflies, is superb. size: 70 cm long. age: C. 1900. condition: One butterfly is missing and one disc has part of the Chinese character missing.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Trade Arts : Pre 1900 item #1392846 (stock #2925/4947)
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A Chinese silver goblet of monumental size and magnificent craftsmanship, the cup with a diameter of 12.8 cm is chased and embossed with a continuous scene of numerous foot soldiers, warriors on horesback and courtiers in pavilions- all against a dense background of trees, mountains and pagodas. The stem is applied with finely cast dragons, showing minute details of face and skin. This is a rare and singular example of Chinese silversmith's art in the 19th C, standing at a lofty height of 29 cm ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Trade Arts : Pre 1900 item #1385092 (stock #1798/6221)
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A Chinese three piece tea and coffee set decorated with a raised dragon stretching right around the bulbous body of each item. This decoration is laid on the flat surface and forms a three dimensional sculptural effect. The handles are formed as sea dragons and the finials as heads of the creature. The craftsmanship is breathtakingly detailed and fine , the weight is a good gauage of 1800 grms (58oz.). It is stamped MH 90 and Chinese characters. Age: 19C. Please note that the heat separators of ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Trade Arts : Pre 1837 VR item #1382869 (stock #2892/426)
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$800.00
A Chinese mother of pearl box of canted rectangular shape and mounted with silver edgings. The cover is delicately and minutely engraved with a scene of figures at leisure in a pavilion surrounding a vacant shield. The sides bear panels of very finely worked flowers with geometric borders. The box is in excellent condition and superb quality craftsmanship. Age: early 19 C. size: 7.5cm x 6.3cm x 3cm high.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre 1900 item #1382791 (stock #2914/010)
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A Chinese silver tankard, applied onlaid with a continuous decoration of a phoenix, birds of paradise and storks amongst flowering trees, chrysanthemums and prunus. It has a hammered background, a vacant shield and double-walled interior. The decoration is in high relief, creating a three dimensional sculptural surface and amazingly in an excellent condition. Height: 12.5 cm. weight: 339 gm (10.9 oz). Stamp of WANG HING 90 and Chinese characters. Age; 19 C. condition: very good indeed, a slight...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1920 item #1370551 (stock #2904/522)
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$750.00
A Chinese jade vase of flat baluster shape with Mughal style carving of flora and foliage to the body and the cover decorated with lappets. The vase is well hollowed and the stone is of pale hue with one natural vein. Age; late Qing, early 20 C. size: 16.3 cm high. condition; very good.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1700 item #1369884 (stock #2901/2411)
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$4,250.00
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A Chinese jade libation cup of pale green hue with a flash of russet, carved in the shape of a peach and standing on a five petal support. The outside has scrolling foliage and the handle is formed as a flower spray with a flat reticulated top surface. An excellent example of 16/17 century lapidary art and in excellent condition. It comes with its own custom made wooden stand. size: 10 cm long
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1920 item #1361632 (stock #2887/091)
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$2,300.00
A Chinese silver gilt box set with two fine jade rings and decorated with semi precious stones and enamel details. The jades are of very pale hue and translucent whilst the gilt is in very good condition. Stamped " silver" to the base. Age: late Qing to early Republican period. Size: ten cm. high X 8 cm diameter. condition: very good, no restoration, no breaks.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1837 VR item #1361532 (stock #2889/2831)
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A Chinese jade vase, carved in the form of a tall thin finger citron. The stone is of very pale hue close to the colour of the pictures, the body is thinly rendered and the exterior well detailed. It comes with its own custom made wood stand. Age: 18/19 C. size: 10 cm high. condition: very good, no breaks , no restoration.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #1361181 (stock #2893/6116)
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A Chinese blue and white incense burner, bombe shaped and decorated with a vibrant underglaze blue and a continuous scene of three figures in a mountainous background , buildings and trees. Buddhist precious Objects decorate a band under the rim and the censer stands on three feet. It is a highly desirable item and a fine example of Kangxi blue and white porcelain. Age: 1662-1722. size 24.8 cm . in diameter. condition: the body is free from damage and restoration, there are glaze losses and a co...