Catalog: Vintage Arts (702)

Early Indian Hindu Pallava style Bronze seated statue of Parvati. Pala Hindu art is quite scarce and this is a wonderful intact figure very nice worn condition still retaining her features. She was cast in two pieces and the top of the base crimped around the separately cast figure.Size H 8" w 6" d 4"

Qing Dynasty Soapstone Shoushan Incised Poem Cup with mountainous and farm house scene . slight scuffs. Size h 2.5" by 3" diameter

Unique Silver nut dish from the infamous States Lines Cargo ships, they were hot beds of spying just before WW11 between Ny and Germany . below is some info on the ships. Size D 4.5" by 1" high. Hallmarks on back The decade started with United States Lines absorbing the Roosevelt Line in 1940, leaving United States Lines as Roosevelt International Mercantile Marine's sole operating business...

Chinese probable Tang or Sung Bronze pieces , from a collection of buckles I had purchased 2.25" l each.

Chinese Sung or Tang Dynasty Terracotta tomb tile depicting a formal court lady with colors . Chait Auction house . Size 8" by 11"

Primitive Han Dynasty Pottery tomb stove Model with molded patterns and cooking utensils on top. Condition is good no damage has some root marks underneath . Size 10.5" 7.5" by 4" age unknown

Early Chinese Zhou Impressed red Terracotta pot with cross hatch pattern on a clay built not thrown pot. Condition is good no breaks or cracks . Size H 4.5" by 7"

Chinese molded Pottery Han Well Head Model with Zodiac Animals . Well molded reattached front plate area near fish, missing its 4 support rods and its terracotta roof. Size H 4.5" D 9" W 8" Near matches on Antique Tica .com but listed as houses though they are well heads.

Han Dynasty Ash Glazed Proto Porcelain Handled Urn with an ash glazed shoulder . Good condition slight rim chip size 10.5" H by 10 w

Ife Benin Bronze Hip Plaque with Warriors and a leopard head. Size H 9" W 7" H 2"

Antique British Colonial Betel nut Brass Box with compartment, beautifully made with a piano hinge.Lockable but no key and the lock seems like it would work. Size just under 6" by 4" by 3"

Antique British Colonial Betel nut Brass Box with compartment, beautifully made with a piano hinge.Lockable but no key and the lock seems like it would work. Size just under 6" by 4" by 3"

Pair of Vintage Hindu Alabaster Deity alter Figures some losses as seen in pictures. Size 3.5" by 2.5"

Alabaster Hindu Figure of Shiva vintage Altar Piece. From India size 4" by 5"

Antique Hindu Jain Bronze Figure of a Horse c 1800-1850 , the horse has a peg on his rump where a figure slipped onto . Good worn condition. Size 7" by almost 5"

Antique African Dogon Bronze Horse and Rider, well modeled and nicely mounted though one mounting pin came through the lower leg otherwise perfect condition. Nice almost contemporary feel. Size H 4.75" w 4" over all Height 5.75"

Chinese Cherry Colored Amber Buddhist Pendant with symbols and a figure the back with the figure is well worn from use, no damage otherwise . size 2.5" by 1.75"

Edo Dynasty Japanese Bamboo Saki pot and Container , nice red stained bamboo saki pitcher with tiny hole at base , but made from one length of bamboo as well as a lidded bamboo storage container. H of saki pitcher is 12" diameter of storage container is 4.25"

Chinese Jun Like Crackled Blue Molded Pitcher , Dragon handle no damage size 10" by 7"

Chinese Blue and White Lidded Urn with Wind swept Scholars, the body has Dod heads and a Dog Final lid . Unmarked undamaged size H 9.5" by 8"

19th C Nanking Chinese Famille Verte Battle of the Three Kingdoms Vase. Decorated Crackle Glaze Porcelain Vase with colored enamels and bronzed bands around the rim, neck and base - Band around the neck has 4 Dragons - Bronzed Handles are Foo Dogs - Beautiful crackle glazed surface with painted decoration in Famille Verte Colors depicting warriors in the Battle of the 3 Kingdoms 8" high

Vintage Thailand Deity figure in cast Resin, authentic temple piece from Rural Thailand . Arm reattached . Said to be black magic piece.H 10"

2 Chinese Cinnabar Covered Boxes, one antique one newer. Antique one has interior rim chips the other perfect condition. Round is almost 2.25 " diameter square box 3" by 3"

18th-19thc Indian Miniature Painting of Lovers on Camel bone plaque , the couple in Royal attire. good condition some slight scuffing to paint as seen Size H 4" W 1.75"

Early Hindu Green Schist carved Altar Niche , well carved with a floral and geometric designs . This was a personal collection piece it is great to display small deity figurines. Great size for coffee table. Size Approx 6" wide 9" high. interior base 3.5" W 1 3/4 " deep just under 6.22" at middle arch.

Pre columbian style Black Pottery Necklace with figures. The necklace came from a Geologist's estate of ancient necklaces from various central American cultures , this one we do not know age or origin. 12 figures with 8 disc pendants . approx 22" great piece to part out and make other jewelry with.

A Fuqingyao ? Stoneware Tea Bowl Diameter 4 inches.well made slight chip to rim and faint hairline, inscription on clay body above foot.

Chinese Tomb Pottery Tile Probably Sung Dynasty. The tile depicts figures with ladders . Undamaged size 8.5" by 7"

Han Dynasty style Funerary Model of a Ram , well modeled missing an ear but otherwise in great condition with original painted decoration . This piece came from Wichita Auctioneers listed as Han we cannot confirm the period . Size 12.5 by 15" long

Han Dynasty molded Horse head with white and red slip decoration. Good condition no apparent damage no restoration . Size h 7.5" by 7"

Ancient Thai Mon Period Lacquered and gilded Stucco Buddhist Head. The over life-size head is believed to be that of a temple guardian figure. The sculpture was split from ear to ear when we acquired it and had it restored to museum quality the gold is original only the left lower cheek was redone . The head was built around a brick wrapped is a gauze textile . We had the sculpture mounted on a Lucite stand

Pair of Han Dynasty Winged Doist Imortals in Bronze. The near matching figures one with its core and the other with less patina has remains of a black lacquer surface. Beautiful detail . There are similar figures like these in Chinese museums. Google search for "Doist winged figures playing" and you can see similar pieces . These came from 2 different sources one collected in Japan the other came from an auction House on the east coast. Size 6.5" h 4.5 d 3.5 w

2nd-3rd C Gandharan Schist Buddhist Temple panel carving. The panel depicts the Buddha sitting on a platform with attendants bringing offerings , behind the Buddha are a pair of tree branches with wide foliage . The Buddha and platform is almost 8" alone. The piece has been repaired as seen from the back but the damage runs under the necks of the attendants and does not affect the faces . The face of Buddha has some damage ...

Lifesize Ayutthaya Stucco and Gold Leaf Buddha Temple head, beautiful piece early period. Layers of gold from years of regilding , these are some areas with wasp nest between some of the hair points. Museum mounted . Size H 14" H on stand 20" depth 9"

Han Dynasty - Warring States style cast Bronze Miniature Hu Vase, possibly period . Extensive mineral growth and areas of pitting a cast line can be seen on the base. Size H 5" by almost 3" square.

Antique Chinese Qingbai Glazed Pottery Court figure , possible restoration at neck or may be from firing, size H 10" W 4"

Han Dynasty Bronze Figural Pendant, nice patina and encrustation, wearable size of figure H 2" w 1"

Hindu Indian Black stone Mortar Beautiful Shape and Finish , well used but great condition chips as shown. Size 7 3/4"H 2.5"

Rare, antique, Mandalay-style Burmese Holy Bird . 19th century ornate gilded wooden bird "Hunza" . The bird is actually a 2-piece box and would have held small family treasures. The bird's wings are metal and encrusted with glass details. Size H 10" by 9"

Buddhist Burmese or Thai Bamboo Wood Gilt Offering stand with Box, well made with usual wear and losses. Size H 12" D 9"

Japanese Buddhist Temple Toro - Lantern in Bronze , wide base with a total of three parts , size H 18" by 7" diameter.

19th c Meiji Dynasty Bronze altar Temple Toro - Lantern in Bronze , heavy well made and gives off wonderful light . Collected in the Japanese country side in the 90s. Size H 18" diameter 7" and it has 4 pieces. Buddhist altar lamp. 4 parts top near finial slightly bent.

The tazza features the most complex pierced design featuring decorative foliate scrolls, wave-shapes and four figures. Each of the figures is different but bears a distinctly nautical theme. The first male figure reclines on a chair of waves and cat tails and holds a trident; the adjacent female figures ride various sea-beasts while one holds a downward-pointing spear...

Philippines Iron water bottle with Hook , unique piece with locking cap and a hanging hook . This piece was collected in Japan. Size H 10" by 7" diameter

Late 19th c Indian hand pounded copper pot with lid and lock nice detail on the lid in as found condition would polish well . Size H 9 " W 7". Three available at the same price piece received may not be the one pictured.

India Small Brass Tika Box , lidded with remains of color

Japanese vase supported by 3 boys sitting on a base. The vase is molded incised and applied decoration with such detailed workmanship as usual with Japanese crafts the dragon flying through the clouds is just wonderful . There is no makers marks or damage of any kind. Size h 12.5 " W 6"

Indonesian buffalo hide leather shadow puppet hand cut with hand coloring in great condition . Size H 22" W 19"

20th c Japanese Kutani footed bowl signed and in good condition.Size Diameter 7" h 1 3/4"

Indian Soapstone Chapati plate,soft stone plate from India size h 2" w 7.5"

Hindu Teak Tika Box with Carved Detail, the interior stained with red pigment and a sliding top .

Han Dynasty style Terracotta Model of a seated Woman, the terracotta absorbs moisture quickly indicating age . This looks like a reproduction but may infact be antique. Size H 6.5" base is 4.25" square

Mutton Fat like Jade Carving of Guanyin , nice carving good condition unsigned. Size H 4.25" by 1.25"

Chinese Tang style Sancai Glazed Horse, purchased in the 1970s age is unknown but the piece is at least vintage. No damage size H 8" by 7"

Chinese Ming Style Brown Glazed Foo Dog Candle Stick, well used with oil debris. The piece has a slight chip to the lip size H 8.75" by 6". From Chait Auction House in BH CA

Chinese Tang Style Brown Glazed Chicken Head Pitcher, unique piece , size 10" by 5".

Song Style Carved Qingbai Celadon Vase with Phoenix - Dragon, garlic head vase with well carved Dragon and a Phoenix the sides have face type masks. Beautiful piece no damage.

Song Style Qingbai glazed Molded vase with Floral designs, age unknown. Great condition, size 10" by 6"

Korean Koryo style Inlaid Celadon Glazed Vase with flowers and flying cranes , size 10.5" by 5"

Chinese Copper Red Blue and Green Meiping urn in the Yuan Style, depicting Dragons and Phoenix with clouds , numerous iron spots and quite heavy. Size 8.75" by 5"