Catalog: Vintage Arts (689)

Han - Tang Dynasty Terracotta model of A Pig. molded and hollow , some surface decoration remains. Size L 4" H 1.75"

Tang Dynasty Red Terracotta Tomb offering Figure, white slip remains and the head reattached . Size H 8"

Warring States - Han Dynasty Grey Terracotta Roof Tile fragment, molded front . Size W 6" H 3"

Tang Dynasty Terracotta Tomb offering Figure of an attendant , undamaged buff terracotta does not stand on his own. Size H 8"

Han Dynasty Grey Terracotta Hill Censor tomb offering with Animals, slightly different color from top to base. The top having molded zodiac animals in the Hills , no damage other than slight rim flakes . Size 9", known as a boshanlu

Gandharan Schist Carving of Buddha with Attendants 2nd 3rd c. This is a personal favorite a wonderful piece with nice detail and movement like Hellenic Greek art. losses as usual. Size L 9" H 5" approximately. Gandhara Buddhist art fragment.

Chinese Han Dynasty Green and Amber Glazed Urn, unique with the multi color glaze. The rim has a large repair nicely done . Size H 14.5" by 10" wide.

Korean Silla Dynasty lidded round Box in Grey clay, repairs to the lid edge and rim chips to lower section, collected and repaired in Japan in the 90s, Size diameter 6" by 3"H

Chinese Tang Dynasty Red Terracotta Tomb Figure of a Fat court figure, the red clay rubs off at the touch and retains some of its original slip coloring. Size H 7.5" and unbroken.

Chinese Tang Dynasty Terracotta Tomb Figure of a Court Figure, white slip remain on the surface with dendrite black spotting. Losses and repairs , size H 6.5"

Chinese Neolithic Terracotta pot with Geometric Paint work, nice condition chip to rim, collected in Japan and comes in the original wood storage box from Japan. Size H 7" W 8"

Chinese tomb Food Model Offering of a Boars Head on a Platter, green and straw glaze. Size 1.75" H 2.25"

Prehistoric Neolithic Chinese stone Scraper on Custom Stand , center hole ancient break to one end . Size 3.25" by 2.25" overall on stand 5.5"

Chinese tomb offering Miniature Terracotta Food Offering Model of green glazed stacked food on a bowl. Size H 1.5" W just over 2"

Antique Chinese Enamel Decorated Vase with Florals and Animals, famille rose with auspicious symbols. There is some loss to the surface enamel no chips or damage and unmarked. Size H 8.5"

Ancient Chinese Han Dynasty Terracotta tomb Brick, the front having a raised image of a chariot with a horse and driver. The brick shows the unique way that the bricks would inter link with the male and female ends. Condition is good no major losses , size L 12.5" W 4.5" H 23/4"

Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue and White charger, possibly export wear no damage other that foot roughness unmarked size diameter 9" H 13/4"

Japan Edo period 1820s Bunsei era Sculpture of a Buddhist Temple Priest , this sculpture was collected in Japan in the 90s from Kagoshima area . This piece is a multi block wood carving with gesso sumi and gold leaf with glass eyes. The sitter was revered by his temple for his deeds. Size W13" D 8" H 16"

Chinese or Japanese Archaistic form Censor with Foo dog Finial , well made and painted with no markings or damage. Size H 11" D 6.5" L 8.5"

Song Period south East Asian cream Glazed Jarlet, with cobalt decorated shoulder.Collected in Japan in the 90s. Size H 2.5" no damage.

Chinese Song Dynasty style Hare - JunYao Glazed Bottle vase, the body with a cross hatched design with a wonderful blueish brown glaze. Good condition size H 10.5" W 5"

Antique - Vintage Chinese Junyao Glazed Plates set of 3, good condition no rim chips . Age is unknown on this set size 6" diameter

Chinese Republic Floral Painted Poem Vase Signed, well done in perfect condition. Signature by a famous artist. Size H 113/4

Ming- Qing Dynasty blue and white porcelain bowl with a floral design, the rim has a chip and there is an old hairline crack but stable. Size diameter 5 23/4"3/4" H

Antique Japanese letter box in a wonderful rich brown wood that has the most fantastic wood grain , that moves with the light . This piece came from Kagoshima Japan in the 90s.

Ancient Khmer carved stone temple head fragment of a male Deity. the face appears to be in untouched condition but the hair- headdress may have some recarving .Mounted on an iron stand. Size W 4" H 6.5"overall H 11"

Antique Indian teak wood hand carved pillar top or capital , with finely carved acanthus leaf design and traces of blue paint,some loss as seen in pictures. Size 13" sq H 11.5"

Ancient Chinese Song Dynasty wine jar made of terracotta with a ribbed body and tapering at each end , slight chips at the rim. size H 10" W 5"

Fantastic Chinese Turquoise- cream and aubergine glazed porcelain Fahua style Jardiniere. This is of the southern fahua style with a white body and raised channels , scenes of figures in a garden with rui clouds and borders . There is no damage and there is a mark on the base Size H 14" W 20"

Antique carved OX bone bead strand with a well cut floral pendant c 1920s pendant 2" by 1.5" closed length 17" + pendant or 28" around . Good condition some age toning to the cowbone

. The saddle has nice detail work on the metal mounts and is in nice condition . Size L 17" W 14" H 9 "

Pre Columbian style spout pot depicting an animal . This pot is mold formed and hand incised. Its in undamaged un chipped condition with alot of mineral deposits in all the incised lines pictures don't show that well. size l 6" w 4 1/4 " h 4 "

Indian Hindu 20th c white marble painted black sculpture of a shiva lingam . A bit of information of this type of sculpture. For a sincere devotee, the Lingam is not merely a block of stone. It is all-radiant - talks to him, raises him above body-consciousness, and helps to communicate with the Lord. Lord Rama worshiped the Shiva Linga at Rameshwaram. Ravana, the learned scholar, worshiped the golden Linga for its mystical powers.Based on the teachings of Swami Sivananda...

India 17th-18thc Hindu Golden sandstone carved Lion Sculpture, a temple or Palace sculpture, wonderful face in nice condition except the curl of the tail has been reattached , size 24" 19" high and 6" wide weight estimate is 100 pounds. This piece will be packed and shipped by the UPS Store at cost.List was $3895.00 sale price and due to shipping cost.

Indian Hindu 19th c grey marble stone sculpture of a shiva lingam , this piece was temple used . A bit of information of this type of sculpture. For a sincere devotee, the Lingam is not merely a block of stone. It is all-radiant - talks to him, raises him above body-consciousness, and helps to communicate with the Lord. Lord Rama worshiped the Shiva Linga at Rameshwaram. Ravana, the learned scholar, worshiped the golden Linga for its mystical powers.Based on the teachings of Swami Sivananda...

Indian Hindu 18-19th c grey and white marble stone sculpture of a shiva lingam , this piece was temple used . A bit of information of this type of sculpture. For a sincere devotee, the Lingam is not merely a block of stone. It is all-radiant - talks to him, raises him above body-consciousness, and helps to communicate with the Lord. Lord Rama worshiped the Shiva Linga at Rameshwaram...

Pietra dura grand tour white marble inlaid plate , the inlay has agate lapis malachite mother of pearl and more fine inlay work and no losses. Size 6.25"

Early 19th c Indian architectural bracket, hand carved in teak wood from a palace or temple structure . The bracket has vine like designs as well as a bird . Good condition size mounted H 24" w 5" D 3"

18th c Indian Hindu rosewood or jackwood temple doll of a deity Lakshmi or Saraswati very rare figure comes with a custom stand . size H 5.75" by 3" on stand H 6.75"

Ornate Pietra dura grand tour white marble inlaid plaque , the inlay has agate lapis malachite mother of pearl and more fine inlay work there is a rim chip shown at 12 o clock . Size 8" diameter

Chinese Miao minority ethnic group cotton embroidered bag with beading in good condition late 19th c the bag has embroidery on both sides , the bag part is 11" by 9"

Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Qingbai Glazed Porcelain Jar,straw glaze somewhat degraded body glaze from burial, no lid size, H 4.5" W 2.75"

Chinese Song - Yuan Qingbai celadon straw glazed cup with thick walls in good condition some glaze degradation . H 2" W 4"

Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Qingbai Glazed Porcelain Jar,blue grey glaze somewhat degraded body glaze from burial . The lid with a nice finial .Size H 5.5" W 2.75"

Keris board with Wayang figure carved and painted wood Java similar piece in the Staatliches museum Munich . Illustrated boards like this one serve as settings for a Keris imbued with magical powers . The board is decorated with the figure of Antareja , son of Bima who lives under the sea in the underworld. size h 27 " w 14 "

Square white marble plate with a high rim , perfect for floral arrangements or use out doors, water tight .There a few available as well as round . Size 10" by 10" by 3" stand not included

Antique Japanese champleve enamel bronze vase in Chinese archaistic style with taotie mask handles and inset jade and other stones. In good condition and a nice weight to the vase . Size H 11" w 10 " slight loss to enamel not noticeable really

17th-18thc hand carved hard wood capital or column top from a half column. Beautiful design with acanthus type leafs and flowers with traces of colors . The capital is very very aged on the back the front is stable and solid the back not so much . 5 pieces are available but the price is for each. Size w 14" d 10 " h 13" pieces may vary but near identical in form and condition from the same matching set.

Chinese Miao tribe tobacco-herb pipe with much of the work hand made of silver and some brass this one has a great cast Kylin on a pile of coins for good luck and tools on a chain, these is also an engraved dragon . A very nice piece and is usable for any legal smoking needs . Size L 12" Kylin 2" by 2 " no stand

Antique Burmese repousse Silver Container with Frogs on top, nice work good condition. These can be used with some of our vintage smoking pieces. Size 1.75" diameter . Weight 40g

Silver Carved and chased silver herb container with floral designs, unmarked as to silver content.Size almost 3" high 1.25" diameter weight 55g

Antique Miao ethnic minority silver alloy pipe and container with accessory tools. the silver sectioned container was made as a smoking accessory , the collection of pipe cleaning tools would act as a toggle to counter weight the container at the other end. Made from low grade silver, the container has an etched and pierced design and is held together with handmade chain the pipe with hand chased dragons . There is an applied flower on the top of the lid section of the inro type case ...

Antique Chinese Chased brass shallow Bowl with Dragons, size just under 10" diameter.

Antique Chinese Chased brass shallow Bowl with Dragons, size just under 10" diameter.

Antique Chinese Chased brass shallow Bowl with Dragons, size just under 9" diameter.

Antique Brass Indian Badmeri Chapati Indian Bread Box . Very old well used copper bronze box . Please pictures for condition

18-19thc Hindu bronze Altar offering stand with Inscription , unique piece fair very used condition. A great piece for a meditation room or home altar. Size H almost 5" by 8.25"

Antique Orissa village lost wax cast ball shaped oil lamp, mid 19th c , good condition Size H 3" by 3"

Antique Dhokra bowl from Orissa lost wax cast rice measure, 18th-19th c well worn and lovingly used. These are great as ash trays flower vases or candy dishes. Size H 2" by 3"

Antique Dhokra bowl from Orissa lost wax cast rice measure, 18th-19th c well worn and lovingly used. These are great as ash trays flower vases or candy dishes. Size H 4" by 5"