Catalog: Vintage Arts (689)

Pair of Japanese Meiji wood block printed Ukiyoe Books , wonderful printing each book has a double color cover. Each signed in fairly good condition for the age. We used the Samurai cover to make a line of greeting cards one is included in sale. 7 by 4.35" the book with the Geisha has worm damage through cover.

Vintage Chinese yixing teapot in the shape of a bamboo root , well sculpted signed on inner lid and base . No damage . 7" by 4"

Antique - Vintage Shiva Nataraja bronze sculpture nice hand detailing on the figure natural aged bronze and the beginning of green verdigris. Size h 9.5" w 7"

Piece #2 Fine Tibetan antique bronze figure with traces of red orange paint. The sculpture shows Vajradhara ( Manjushri), in his tantric aspect in embrace with his consort, Shakti, in a position of sexual union known as Yab-Yum literally Father-Mother in Tibetan and Maithuna in Sanscrit. Size H 4.5" d 2.5" w just under 4"

17-18th c Continental hard wood column Capital fragment, fine carving possible carved in teak with traces of blue paint . Heavy displays great. One idea is have the back run through a table saw to flatten out and use French cleat to hand as a wall shelf. weight is 27 pounds size 17.25 by d 8" h 14"

Chinese Antique tooled brass - bronze wine pot , we have attributed t6his to Chine based on the floral pattern with the lotus flower in the center missing a tiny finial lid. 6.5" high 5.2 wide

Chinese Guqin shaped Ink Cake or stick with gilt 5 claw dragon highlights , inscriptions running down each side. Great condition and large at 12.5" by 4.25" Period unknown.

Chinese Hongshan Zhulong or Pig Dragon in green-rust red nephrite, colloquially known as jade. Beautiful pendant with biconically offset drilled suspension hole . The holes show top edge wear from the string that once held this rare sculpture around the neck . Beautiful piece with no restoration or cracks , collected in Hong Kong in the mid 1980s. Size just under 2.2" high by 1.5" wide over .5" thick and weighs 62G

Chinese Hongshan Chicken Bone jade Owl Pendant . Well sculpted with biconically off set drill suspension holes . This nice little bird was collected 1980-1995 and has no apparent damage and no restoration.

Hongshan Orange Nephrite Jade shield pendant with Characters on the left side but hard to make out it seems to have 2 letters well carved . Collected 1980-1995.Size 3.25" by over 1.5" wide weighs 46g

Ancient Chinese green Jade crouching figure pendant. The figure has Hongshan features, the back end has a dragon face. The bottom note the iridescent deposit in the center . The sharp angled conically drilled holes for the cord and shows cord wear from extended use. Great pendant with no modern tool marks, this came from a collection collected in Hong Kong 1980s-1995 . The collection was extensive with mostly ancient jade pieces . Size just over 1.5" by 1.25"

Chinese Hongshan green nephrite Dragon "S" or Embryo Shape,nice stone the biconically drilled hole shows heavy use wear on the inner top edge of the suspension holes indicating long term use. Weight 50g size 2.75" long over 1.25" wide.

Chinese Hongshan period nephrite Bird pendant or toggle . nice but simple style with biconically drilled holes showing extensive use from cord wear. Collected in Hong Kong 1980-1995. Size L 2" W1.5" weight 22g

Hongshan Period Eagle Nephrite pendant figure with heavy wear , nice standing figure one side with some detail the other the detail has nearly been completely worn off from use. The biconically drilled off set holes show extensive use . Wight 72g size H 2.25" by 1.7" W . Collected Hong Kong 1980-1995

Hongshan Period Nephrite Dragon Bi Ax pendant figure with wear in a dark green stone . The biconically drilled off set holes show extensive use . Wight 58g size H 3" by 1.5" W . Collected Hong Kong 1980-1995

Fine Hongshan nephrite Owl Pendant Toggle , biconically drilled holes showing wear from extended use and tremolite deposits as well as mineral deposits, collected in Hong Kong 1980-1995. Beautiful distressed patina. Does not quite stand on his own. Size 2" by 2"

Period Hongshan banded Agate Camel figure in a resting position. Rare piece well carved with wonderful erosion raising the bands in the material. Collected 1980-1995. Size L 3" H 1.75" weight 58 G

Hongshan Nephrite Rabbit Toggle pendant with white tremolite deposits throughout . The Biconically suspension hole shows signs of use . Collected in Hong Kong in the 1980-1995 . No restoration . Size L 2.5" over 1.5" weight 54 G

Hongshan Nephrite Bat or Bear Man Head pendant, beautiful rust red orange color heavy heavy wear from countless years of wear. A wonderful ancient piece to wear today. Collected 1980-1995 , weight 40G size H 1.5" W almost 1.75

Hongshan Nephrite Deer or Dragon head toggle sculpture, well carved and free standing . The Figure has tremolite deposits and erosion throughout . Well worn with no repair. Size H just 2" W 1.5"

Antique Chinese Tang style translucent White Jade Tiger. Well carved with russet color at back end and there is some burial dirt under tail area. This was collected in Hong Kong 1980-1995. Beautiful piece with no damage. Weight 114 G size L just under 4 " H just under 2".

Hongshan Chicken Bone white Jade Owl Or Bat Man mask Pendant. Well carved no damage wearable, off set biconically drilled suspension hole. Collected Hong Kong 1980-1995 . Weight 30G size 1.5" H by 1.4" W

Hongshan Nephrite Alien Head Toggle Pendant with Tremolite deposits as well as mineral deposits throughout. Cool piece for the alien believers. Biconically drilled suspension holes showing heavy wear from prolonged use. Size L 2.5" W almost 1.75" weight 50G. Collected 1980-1995

Hongshan Nephrite Turtle Toggle pendant sculpture with extensive tremolite deposits and signs of extended wear use. Size L 2.75" W 1.75" weight 60G . Collected 1980-1995

Hongshan Nephrite Toggle pendant of Face with a Cicada headdress. Unique piece with extensive use wear and tremolite deposits throughout. Weight 56G size standing height 1.75" hanging length 2.5" . Collected Hong Kong 1980-1995.

Hongshan Nephrite Dragon Cicada Toggle sculpture free standing. well sculpted with 3 lines at the abdomen and drilled suspension holes. Erosion and pitting and white tremolite throughout. Collected 1980-1995. Weight 66 G size L just under 3"

Antique Chinese Nephrite Jade Pendant with a 4 Claw Dragon ,nice carving in green brown stone the dragon in the Tang style. Good condition some what appears to be burial debris upper r center. Just under 2" high just under 1.5" wide

5000 year old Hongshan Pig Dragon amulet carved in green nephrite and is covered in tremolite deposits. Biconically off set drilled suspension hole. Collected 1980-1995 in Hong Kong. Size 1.75" by 1.4" weight 50g

Chinese Hongshan Chicken Bone Jade Alien Mask Pendant. The pendant has slightly off set biconically drilled suspension hole . The mask looks like the grey aliens from Roswell . Cool piece and wearable piece of ancient art. weight 32G size a bit over 1.5" high1.25" wide.

5000 year old Hongshan Nephrite jade Mother Goddess Amulet Pendant. Rare piece depicting a seated pregnant woman goddess with her hands over her abdomen. Biconically off set drilled suspension holes. The surface is covered with tremolite mineral growth . Nice red colored stone 62g size h 2.5" w 1" d 1" . Collected 1980-1995 in HK

Ancient Hongshan Cicada Man Nephrite Jade pendant in green brown jade. The pendant hangs showing a cicada the other side is a mans face wearing a hat or head covering. The pendant with a large core drilled suspension hole. The body covered in Tremolite mineral growth. Collected in HK 1980-1995. Size H 2.75" w.75" weight 54 G

Chinese Grey Jade pendant with Early or Tang style Dragon, nice smooth texture well carved with traces of black paint. Condition seems good may be a flea bite on the edge. Diameter is 2" weight 26 g

Antique Chinese soft stone Double Koi fish Pendant , nice carving has some brown wax? to show line details. Diameter 2.5"

Ancient Hongshan nephrite Jade Pig Dragon Mouse Toggle figure pendant. Unique piece hanging its a pig dragon , free standing its a hunched mouse figure. Biconically off set drilled suspension hole with mineral deposits in the holes as well as heavy wear to the sides from extended wearing. The body also has tremolite mineral growth showing as the white coating. Collected in HK 1980-1995. Weight 56g size L just under 3" standing on its side its 1.5" tall

Ancient Chinese Hongshan Nephrite Jade Pig Dragon Cicada Toggle pendant sculpture . Nice carving depicting a pig dragon with cicada wings, the underside showing the 3 lines on a cicada body . Biconically off set drilled suspension holes with mineral deposits. The holes show mineral deposits and the holes and the body show heavy wear and smoothing from extended wearing . There is also tremolite mineral growth. Weight 72g size 3.25 L by 1.2" wide

Ancient Chinese Hongshan Chicken Bone Jade Pig Dragon Pendant, bi conically drilled off set holes good condition and wearable. Well carved nice color. Collected HK 1980-1995 size 1.7" H 1.25" 30G

Hongshan nephrite Jade Zhulong pig dragon toggle pendant , cute face more like a fox . the pendant has biconically drilled suspension holes with mineral deposits as well as tremolite throughout the piece shows heavy signs wear to the sides due to extended wear. Size 2.5" high1.5" wide weight 66 G

Hongshan Seated Goddess? in Nephrite Jade with tremolite mineral growth. The Biconically drilled offset suspension holes also have deposits. The sides of the seated figure show signs of long term use showing in the upper arms areas. Collected HK 1980-1995.Size 2.3"by 1.2" weight 38G

Hongshan Pig Dragon Cicada standing toggle in Nephrite Jade with tremolite with biconically drilled suspension holes. The view from the wearer is somewhat phallic in nature. Size L 3.2" by 1.5" collected HK 1980-1995

Hongshan nephrite Jade ax alien like face toggle pendant. green brown stone with tremolite in the recessed areas . Collected in HK 1980-1995 . Size 1.5W 1.75"H weight 64 G

Chinese Bronze Gu Vase possibly Ming Dynasty unmarked , cast with zoomorphic and geometric bands, raised fins . Beautiful vase Size d. 3.75 "h 5.9" slight wave to rim.

Hongshan culture Chicken bone Jade Face Mask Pendant Toggle, almond shaped eyes with a square cut nost . The suspension holes are off set biconically drilled. Nice piece with attractive staining . Collected in Hk 1980-1995. Size 1.75" by 1.25"

Hongshan Nephrite Jade Toggle pendant with Tremolite. The stone in a red orange with white tremolite covering and having well off set biconically drilled suspension holes. within the holes are mineral deposits, the piece shows signs of heavy use and wear. Collected in HK 1980-1995 . Size 2" by 1.7" weight 70g

Hongshan Ox Dragon Mask Pendant in Chicken Bone Jade. The mask has biconically drilled suspension holes wonderful staining to its natural vein lines and well carved imagery . Size 1.8" 1.2". Collected HK 1980-1995

Hongshan Red Brown Nephrite Jade Cicada Dragon Toggle Pendant. large and heavy this giant bug with a Dragon face the piece covered in tremolite and the underside with its biconically drilled holes show heavy wear and use. Weight 84G size 2.2" by 2.2" .75" thick. Collected Hk 19680-1995

Hongshan nephrite Jade crouching animal with heavy tremolite growth. A wonderful little sculpture the tremolite crystals can be seen with the naked eye. The Biconically drilled suspension hole shows signs of long term use . Collected in Hk 19680-1995. Weight 70G size 2.4" 1.25"

Hongshan Baby Dragon Owl nephrite Toggle pendant. Green tan jade sculpture with a cute expression. The body covered in tremolite growth and biconically drilled off set suspension holes. The figure smooth from extended use. Size over 2.25" by 1.25" weight 64G Collected HK 1980-1995.

Hongshan Nephrite Jade Toggle Pendant of a mans face , the piece is very very heavy worn surface from generations of use. Nice orange brown jade with white tremolite growth. Collected in Hk 1980-1995 weight 48G size 2.25" by 1".

Large Hongshan Round disk Face Pendant in Orange Nephrite. The piece looks very contemporary but the details reveal its age . Nice wear with extensive tremolite growth. biconically drilled suspension holes and signs of wear. Size just under 2" by 2" weight 48G Collected in Hk 1980-1995.

Large Hongshan Round disk Face Pendant in Orange Nephrite. The piece looks very contemporary but the details reveal its age . Nice wear with extensive tremolite growth. biconically drilled suspension holes and signs of wear. Size just under 2" by 2" weight 48G Collected in Hk 1980-1995

Chinese Copper Cloisonné Enamel Box and Tray smoke Set . Beautiful cloisonne or enamel on tooled copper Humidor and small tray , perfect for weed storage and a small tray for sorting or pipe filling. Perfect stash box for the discerning 420 smoker. The lid has a bend at one edge but no enamel damage from it. other wise the set is in wear perfect condition . Size L 6.5" w 4" h 2.5" the tray 3.75" by 3"

Early Chinese Han style carved stone Duck figure, the duck possibly Han period is carved from a soft stone and and came from a collector of ancient jade. No damage and very well carved. This did come from a home of a heavy smoker we did not want to clean any of the pieces and let the buyer decide no smell but tar . Size 3.25" by 3.5"

Hongshan Nephrite Jade Toggle Pendant of a free standing bird. Nice carving of a stylized bird brown jade with white tremolite growth. Collected in Hk 1980-1995 weight 56G size 2.75" by 2".

India antique Katar punch dagger with sheath . Unique short and concealable katar with short blade and short hand grip. Somewhat sharp in good aged condition 8.5" by 3.5"

Chinese Archaistic Magnetic Black stone Zodiac Mirror or disk . Cool piece vintage or ancient unknown , the stone is slightly metallic almost holds a magnet. Nice carving with the Chinese zodiac on the outer rim and the inner rim with Han dynasty style dragons. 3.2" diameter. Weight 94g

Chinese white and green jade Pig , cute carving natural flaws on ears . This came from a collection of ancient jade and this seems to be in the Han Dynasty style. L 3.2"

Chinese Copper Cloisonné Enamel Box and 2 Trays smoke Set . Beautiful cloisonne or enamel on tooled copper Humidor and 2 small tray , perfect for weed storage and a small trays for sorting or pipe filling. Perfect stash box for the discerning 420 smoker. The lid has a bend at the hinge and there is a stain on the interior wood . Size L 3.6" w 3.2" h 1.5" the trays 3.6" by 2.75". Nice box and still usable with the slight hinge bend.

Hongshan Nephrite Jade Toggle Pendant of a Standing goddess , in green orange . Biconically drilled off set holes. The jade with white tremolite growth. Collected in Hk 1980-1995 weight 50G size 2.25" by 1".

Hongshan nephrite Jade Zhulong pig dragon toggle pendant . the pendant has biconically drilled suspension holes with mineral deposits as well as tremolite throughout the piece shows heavy signs wear to the sides due to extended wear. Size 2.5" high 1.75" wide weight 72 G

Rare Yoni Lingam Ceremonial Vessel for Holy Water 17th – 18th Century. Rare Copper Antique Yoni/Shiva Lingam Ceremonial Vessel for Holy Water .This rare tear-shaped vessel has been beautifully forged from hand-beaten copper, and features a centrally placed pointed lingam set within the bowl, with a matching navel underneath with an inscription. This is from Nepal India Himalayan region. Good condition though thee are some dents from age and use. L 12.75 x W 6 x H 3 inches