Catalog: Vintage Arts (689)

Nepal 16-18th C Copper and silver Dipankara Buddha . The sculpture done in a copper alloy with silver inlay to the forehead the palms of the hands as well as the front and back of the skirt. Very well sculpted and cast. Showing extensive signs of use from wear to black altar soot , note the base where the rim edge has nearly worn away the metal slivers used to hold the base plate on...

Hongshan nephrite Jade Zhulong pig dragon ax pendant . the pendant has biconically drilled suspension holes with mineral deposits as well as tremolite throughout the stone is also metallic slightly holding a magnet. The piece shows heavy signs wear to the sides due to extended wear. Size 2.75" high 2.5" wide weight 68 G

Chinese Archaic Nephrite Jade Cloud pendant or Clothing attachment , fine stone well carved with tremolite front and back . The carving has 2 very small attachment holes . Soil deposits as seen on the front. collected HK 1980-1995. just over 2" by 2"

Ancient Chinese Hongshan Nephrite Jade C shaped Pig Dragon Pendant. Pig dragon type in a C shape or embryo. The jade is covered in tremolite mineral from extended burial the biconically drilled off set suspension hole with mineral deposits the sides of the sculpture shown extensive smoothing from long term use. Collected in HK 1980-1995 . Size 2" H by 2"W weight 22G

Hongshan Turquoise or Malachite totem pendant . Beautiful stone carved with a snarled nose frowning face the end with eyes seems to be a cicada when laying flat. Biconically drilled suspension holes with mineral deposits . Weight 34 g size just under 3" by .75"

Hongshan Tall figural chisel ax blade pendant in Nephrite Jade. The figure probably depicts a female goddess and surface tremolite throughout. The back showing heavy wear from tong term use . The back had biconically drilled holes. Size 4" W just under 1"

Hongshan Pig Dragon Ax pendant in Nephrite Jade, beautiful piece with a pig dragon on top of a small jade ax heavy wear and wonderful surface patina . Tremolite throughout. Collected HK 1980-1995. Size 2.75" by 1.5" weight 36 G

Neolithic Hongshan Nephrite Jade Dragon Ax Pendant, nice tremolite mineral growth throughout. off set biconically drilled suspension hole showing mineral deposits and wear from use. Collected HK 1980-1995. Size 1.5" by 1.7"

Hongshan nephrite Brown Jade Dragon embryo toggle pendant with extensive tremolite mineral growth . Very well worn surface from extensive use. Size H 2.25" by 2". Collected HK 1980-1995.

Hongshan Unique Pig Dragon C shaped Nephrite Red Jade Pendant. Beautiful carving and detailed face, thus has biconically drilled suspension hole . Each side shows heavy wear and tremolite mineral growth. Size 1.5" by just under 3".Collected HK 1980-1995.

Hongshan Simi translucent Yellow brown Nephrite Pig Dragon Pendant, c shaped Dragon embryo with an off set biconically drilled suspension hole and tremolite growth throughout. Size 1.75" by just under 2". Collected HK 1980-1995.

Hongshan Nephrite Jade Flying winged Dragon Pendant. Unique piece with off set biconically drilled holes with extensive tremolite growth. Heavy wear , size l 3.25". Collected in HK 1980-1995.

Islamic Vintage Mixed Metal Bowl with copper silver brass . The sides and bottom with Islamic writing and Knot symbol. The interior shows patination wear and discoloration. Size H 2" Diameter 5".

Group Lot Stash boxes, working Pre Columbian Whistle, Fossilized material Pen, South west baby sterling and turquoise necklace and sterling condiment fork.

Hongshan Dragon Goddess Squatting Figure in Nephrite Jade with tremolite growth. Multiple conically drilled holes and a fantastic surface wear and deposits. Size H 3" w 1". Collected HK 1980-1995.

Antique Austrian Cold Painted metal tray with Arab man smoking. The figure is sitting on the remains of a paper matt, the man smoking a long pipe. Unsigned no losses other then paint work. Size just under 2.25wide over 3.25 Long over 1.25" H

Hongshan Nephrite Jade Toggle Pendant of a free standing bird in a green brown jade. Nice carving of a stylized bird brown jade . Collected in Hk 1980-1995 weight 70G size 3.75" by 1.5".

Hongshan ancient Chicken Bone Jade Toggle pendant of a Pig Dragon with large eyes. Biconically drilled suspension holes , beautiful surface cracking. Size 1.50" by 1.2" and 20g

Hongshan Nephrite Jade Toggle Pendant of a Standing pregnant dragon goddess , in red brown nephrite jade. Biconically drilled off set holes. The jade with white tremolite growth. Collected in Hk 1980-1995 weight 48G size 2.5" by 1".

Hongshan Orange Nephrite Jade Dragon Embryo Pendant , unique shape with a flowing tail. Collected in HK 1980-1995. Well carved biconically drilled suspension hole signs of use . Tremolite growth in white and erosion to the stone on the tail area. Weight 26g size 2.25" 1.5" d

Hongshan ancient Chicken Bone Jade Dragon pendant. The dragon is on an ax like shape the chicken bone jade has great surface cracking and a biconically drilled suspension hole. Collected HK 1980-1995. Size H almost 1.5" w by almost 2.5"

Cambodian Rare Khmer Lug Handle pot with a thick green black glaze. The body in a grey stoneware with heavy banding covered in a wonderful thick black green glaze that dripped down the lower body. The pot is undamaged thick heavy with a nice feel. From the collection of BBC news personality Victoria Graham collected in China prior to 1983. H 6" W 6"

Hongshan Nephrite Pig Dragon Jade Pen Spike dagger Pendant. Great piece with a cicada stripe on the back side. There is some remaining tremolite mineral in the crevasse. Size 4.5" by 1.25" . Collected in HK 1980-1995.

Hongshan Nephrite Jade Keeling Figure of a Pregnant Goddess . Carved in a beautiful orange jade with heavy tremolite growth throughout. Biconically drilled suspension hold showing signs of heavy use. Collected HK 1980-1995. Size 76g 2.25" by 1.25" D

Hongshan Jade Pregnant Alien or Mother Goddess Figure Pendant. Nice kneeling figure with giant almond shaped alien eyes . The stone brown on the back black on the front and well formed tremolite growth showing the strands of the mineral. The biconically drilled suspension holes show heavy wear use and smoothing of the sculptures back indicating extended wear by someone in ancient times. Collected in HK 1980-1995 size over 1.75" H 1.25" wide

Cambodian Khmer Glazed pottery Urn with flared neck, nice pot with classic brown glaze and nice detail at the shoulder . The upper neck may have restoration due to texture difference . From the collection of BBC news personality Victoria Graham collected in China prior to 1983. Size H 8" w at shoulder6.5" at rim 5"

Mid Century Italian Cream and brown Onyx Votive candle lantern cup. Beautiful stone that casts a warm glow with a lit votive. This was inventory from the 60s that my Grandparents sold in the SF Mart showrooms. Perfect condition and ready for a new home. Size H 6.5" rim W just under 4.5" 3 lb

Fine Green Jade Hongshan Pig Dragon Pendant, unique shape with a long tail wonderful face well worn surface and biconically drilled suspension holes. Collected 1980-1995 in HK. Weight 54g L 3" by 1.5" wide.

Mexican Pre Columbian Tlatilco Terracotta Dog and another. The Tlatilco dog standing on 3.5 legs with a detailed face the other west Mexican tripod dog missing its head. C 1200 BC -600 BC size L 3"

Mexican Pre Columbian Tlatilco Terracotta Figure C 1200 BC -800 BC. Rare figure of a heavy set male with elaborate hair style that they were known for. This culture was located in what is now Mexico City. Size 2.5" by 1.75"

Mexican Pre Columbian Tlatilco Terracotta Head. Rare fragment from an early culture c 1200bc-600bc. Tlatilco is noted in particular for its high quality pottery pieces, many featuring Olmec iconography. Tlatilco figures were known for their elaborate hair styles. This head has the classic eyes a large nose detailed hair style. Size 2.5" by 1.5"

Mexican Pre Columbian Tlatilco Terracotta Head with crescent headdress . Rare fragment from an early culture c 1200bc-600bc. Tlatilco is noted in particular for its high quality pottery pieces, many featuring Olmec iconography. Tlatilco figures were known for their elaborate hair styles. The headdress has been reattached . Size 1.5" by 1.6"

Antique Indonesian Bronze Javanese Standing 4-Arm and 3 face Shiva Statue. Antique statue is dated 16th century - 19th century with heavy green oxidation on the bronze and under the base. Very unique Shiva statue that has 4 arms and 3 faces with a crown like headdress. Approximately 9.5" tall with the base having a diameter of 3.75”.

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. Size 1.75" by 2.25" please review the images closely the back surface is just beautiful.

Rare Neolithic Nephrite jade Fish toggle pendant, cute piece with giant eyes biconically drilled holes and tremolite deposits as well as mineral deposits, collected in Hong Kong 1980-1995.Size 2.75" by 1"

Hongshan nephrite jade in brown 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 2.5" by 2" see the back wonderful patina.

Neolithic Hongshan Nephrite jade praying mantis pendant with biconically drilled suspension holes on back and showing extensive wear from use. A rare and wonderfully carved piece wearable of ancient art. Collected HK 1980-1995 . Size 3.75" by 1" weight 50g

Sui - Tang Dynasty Painted Terracotta Soldier Tomb offering figure. Museum quality c 7th c molded soldier figure standing with his hands on top of his sword. The paint original and unrestored, no chips or damage other then scuffs. The figure shows dendrite deposits throughout. Size 11.5" by 3.5" by 3.25"

Hongshan Nephrite Jade Toggle Pendant of a bird. This piece is heavily worn on each side showing generations of use with mineral deposits biconically drilled suspension holes as well as tremolite growth throughout. Free standing and can be a pendant or a table top sculpture. Collected HK 1980-1995 size L 3" H almost 1.75"

Neolithic Hongshan Nephrite Jade Deity Mask Pendant, the face with large almond shaped eyes and a large curling Rams horn Crown or head piece, the jade is so unbelievably worn see the horns on the sides shows that someone rubbed the sides so much the sculp is flat , also the back upper section shows extensive wear. The Suspension holes are biconically off set drilled with mineral deposits within. The entire surface is covered in tremolite growth , a wonderful pendant. Size H 2"W over 1.5"

Neolithic Hongshan Nephrite Jade Deity Mask Pendant, the face with large eyes and a large snarling nose and tall head piece, the jade is so worn on the back that its almost sharp edges shows extensive wear. The Suspension holes are biconically off set drilled with mineral deposits within. The entire surface is covered in tremolite growth , a wonderful pendant. Size H 2.75" w just under 1" . Collected HK 1980-1995

Rare zoomorphic medicinal vase or water pot, in ceramic with Song Dynasty type Celadon glaze, in the shape of an elephant. Vase from the Khmer period, circa 10th/12th century. Depicted with its trunk raised and a tiny mouth hole similar to a water dropper Angkor region, Cambodia heavy burial staining. chip on rim nd tint chip to lower lip , no restoration. Size W 4.5" H 3.5"

Hongshan Chicken Bone Jade Double Pig Dragon Pendant. The pendant has a face top and bottom , the suspension hole is biconically drilled with 2 other decorative holes. Nice condition . Collected HK 1980-1995 size 2.25" by 1"

Hongshan Chicken Bone Jade Bird or Parrot sitting with long tail, beautiful color of stone with burial staining looks like ancient buried bone. Nice condition with a large suspension hole containing deposits. Well worn and used no damage . Collected HK 1980-1995 . Size 2.5" by 1.2"

Rare zoomorphic medicinal vase or water pot, in ceramic with Song Dynasty type Celadon glaze, in the shape of a puffer fish. Vase from the Khmer or Song period, circa 10th/12th century. Depicted as a round bloated fish with ting front fins and large faired tail and a tiny mouth hole similar to a water dropper Angkor region, Cambodia heavy burial staining. , no restoration. Size 3.5" by 4.5"

Hongshan Nephrite Jade Birdman Pendant in red brown jade with tremolite growth and signs of heavy wear. The back has off set biconically drilled suspension holes with deposits. A unique shape , size H 2.5" W 1.25" . Collected in HK 1980-1995.

Neolithic Hongshan Chicken bone Jade Turtle pendant. Nice carving may be a sea turtle , the underside has offset biconically drilled suspension hole with deposits. Collected HK 1980-1995. Size 1.5" by 1.5"

Rare Chinese Tang - Sui Dynasty 7th c Terracotta Soldier with a tall shield. The figure undamaged unrestored with original paint and extensive dendrite deposits. A wonderful large piece. Size 11" by 3.25" by 4" .

A charming Sawankhalok celadon glazed figure of an Ox Face (Chinese Sung style celadon)glazed Lime pot. Wonderful mini pot with tall neck and a well molded ox face with cobalt accented horns , one tip broken and the glaze on top of his curling tail has lost its glaze.

Chinese Straw-Glazed Figure of a Tomb Guardian, Sui - Tang Dynasty , the standing figure of a soldier in full armor, helmet, breastplate and tunic, with one hand raised to his chest (at one time holding a spear), the other at his waist, under a straw-colored glaze, h. 14".

The large earthenware female figure wearing long robe with traces of paint . The figure has an open side from when the artisan finished the figure and cut off too much clay in the trimming process. No damage or restoration h. 13.75" w 4" . Very rare this large. Intact. This came from a 1920s collection of a French Canadian engineer doing rail road work in China at the time.

Neolithic Hongshan Nephrite Jade Dragon Insect toggle pendant .The figure of a dragon insect hybrid the jade is well worn with deposits. The Suspension holes are biconically off set drilled with mineral deposits within. The entire surface is covered in tremolite growth , a wonderful pendant. Size H 2.5" w just under 1.5" . Collected HK 1980-1995

Tang Dynasty painted Terracotta figure of a Court Lady , beautiful piece well molded and traces of its original paint. There is no apparent damage but one tip of hair . Collected in the 1920s by a Canadian French Railroad construction engineer. There is an old label in Chinese on the back . There is a piece of tissue in the base so the dirt doesn't come out. Size h 11.5" w almost 2.5" at the hair. Note the neck has NOT been broken!

Rare Japanese Zenibako or coin box used by merchants and shop keepers the coins would be dropped through the hole on the top the front has hand forged iron loops and pulls for locks, no locks included. Wonderful old lacquer finish showing countless years of use. Great as a hole coin box for all the change. Collected in Kyushu Japan in the 1990s. Size 13" by 8" by 9"

Ancient Neolithic Bi disk in celadon colored nephrite Jade, thick well shaped with extensive tremolite . Beautiful surface texture. Size almost 2.25" over .25" thick.

Neolithic Hongshan Nephrite Jade cicada Insect toggle pendant .The figure of a cicada insect the jade is well worn with deposits. The Suspension holes are biconically off set drilled with mineral deposits within. The entire surface is covered in tremolite growth , a wonderful pendant. Size l 2.25" . Collected HK 1980-1995

Neolithic Hongshan Nephrite Jade cicada Insect sculpture pendant .The figure of a cicada insect the jade is well worn with deposits. The entire surface is covered in tremolite growth , a wonderful pendant. Size l 2.75" . Collected HK 1980-1995

Neolithic Hongshan Nephrite Jade cicada pendant .The figure of a cicada insect the jade is well worn with deposits. The Suspension holes are biconically off set drilled with mineral deposits within. The entire surface is covered in tremolite growth , a wonderful pendant. Size l 2.75" . Collected HK 1980-1995

Neolithic Hongshan Nephrite Jade cicada Insect toggle pendant .The figure of a cicada insect the jade is well worn with deposits. The Suspension holes are biconically off set drilled with mineral deposits within. The entire surface is covered in tremolite growth , a wonderful pendant. Size l 2.5" . Collected HK 1980-1995

Antique Korean Octagonal celadon bowl with white splash, large and heavy with small air bubbles in the bottom center. The side has a wonderful white celadon splash . No damage . Size diameter 7.5" height just under 3" weight 3 pounds .