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Anglo-Indian ivory work box Visagapatam

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India: Pre 1837 VR   item# 906513 (stock# 1512/3329)

Anglo-Indian ivory work box Visagapatam
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$5500 

An Anglo-Indian ivory veneered sewing box from the Visagapatam region, it is an imposing example of the restrained Neoclassical taste of Georgian England made by the excellent craftsmen of East coast India.The body is of sandalwood and the veneer is decorated with the typical black pen incised decoration of Greek key fret pattern ; the central vignette bearing entwined initials. The interior has several covered and open compartments with its accessories, the tray lifts up to reveal a vacant cha ...click for details


Chinese hair pins and slide

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Jewelry: Pre 1910   item# 885129 (stock# 1498/283)

Chinese hair pins and slide
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$450 

A group of two Chinese hair pins and a slide. One, carved pale jade,of round chrysanthemum shape is mounted with six curled silver wire coils , the centre bearing an enamelled flower decoration and the back a Chinese character stamp. 5 1/2inches (14cm) long. The second example is of carnelian with bright blue enamel decoration 4 inches (10cm) . The hair slide is also silver enamelled and has two sets of characters stamped on the reverse, 3 5/8 inches (9.8cm). age: C. 1900. condition: generally i ...click for details


Anglo Indian watch stand and jewel box Visagapatam

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India: Pre 1900   item# 738396 (stock# 1362/261)

Anglo Indian watch stand and jewel box Visagapatam
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$950 

An Anglo-Indian box from the Visagapatam region, with a dome-shaped cover , veneered in horn and decorated in typical black pen design, the straps decorated with studs. It is rare to find one fitted with a watch stand and ring slots. age: C. 1860. size: 6 1/2 inches (17cm) long X 4 1/2 inches (11.5cm) wide X 2 2/5 inches ( 6cm) high. condition: very good indeed.


Qianlong famille rose pair of huqqa bases

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Porcelain: Pre 1800   item# 736779 (stock# 1419/2011)

Qianlong famille rose pair of huqqa bases
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$3900 

A pair of Chinese famille rose huqqa bases ,bell-shaped and enamelled in pink, orange and green with black outlining, showing floral sprays. Cartouches enclose flowers, scrolls and undulating bands. Huqqa bases date from the 17th century India when smoking became fashionable in the Mughal court.Tobacco was heated in a finial and inhaled through a cooling water pipe and they called this unique device huqqa.It spread throughout the Middle East and became known by different names in each country.It ...click for details


Chinese famille rose large charger

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Porcelain: Pre 1900   item# 720893 (stock# 1412/861)

Chinese famille rose large charger
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$3000 

A Chinese famille rose charger, beautifully enamelled in the centre with twelve full size standing figures in a pavilion with flowers and trees.It has an unusual and rare border decoration, showing panels of fishes alternating with flower arrangements.In excellent condition, without any restoration, this charger would be a desirable addition to any collection. age: C. 1850. size: 12 3/4 inches( 37.5 cm ) diameter.condition: very good indeed, no breaks, no restorations.


Anglo Indian Monghyr ebony box ivory inlaid

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Pre 1900   item# 716422 (stock# 1375/511)

Anglo Indian Monghyr ebony box ivory inlaid
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$1500 

An Anglo-Indian sewing box of ebony inlaid with ivory from Monghyr region. The hinged cover with its velvet padded interior, lifts to reveal two compartments: the upper compartment has 13 sections four with their ornately inlaid lids, the lower compartment is a vacant chamber. The inlay work is a delicate execution of scrolling flowering plants which are in good condition.The box stands on four round feet and has carved facetted handles. For further examples of Monghyr woodwork see Amin Jaffer & ...click for details


Tibetan bronze mask of Mahakala

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Pre 1900   item# 583396 (stock# 1306/mrk)

Tibetan bronze mask of Mahakala
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$850 

A Tibetan bronze mask of Mahakala, with a fierce expression and bulging eyes, wearing an ornate headdress with skulls and beadings. Age; 19 C. size: 8 7/8 inches (22.5cm) high. condition: very good, no restoration.


Japanese ivory okimono of gatten

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Ivory: Pre 1900   item# 405301 (stock# 998/955)

Japanese ivory okimono of gatten
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$1800 

A superbly carved and exquisitely detailed figure of the goddess gatten standing with her attendant and a hare. The fine pleats, folds and tassels of the garments, the delicately engraved and tinted fabrics, they all bear witness to the artisan's virtuosity of execution. age: Meiji C. 189. size: 3 5/16in. (8.5cm )high. condition: very good,a typical small age crack to fan.

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