All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1900 item #1485575
19th century netsuke of a group of 5 karako (Chinese boys) of different ages playing by climbing on top of the oldest one, who is clearly not happy about it. Excellent carving with incredible wealth of details - see their chubby faces, robes and different implements: shishi and other mask, rattles and fans. Beautiful wear, wonderful patina, compressed dust on the surface, himotoshi is formed by a foot of a boy on the back...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1900 item #1451671
Zentner Collection
$1,050.00
Mystical Dzi beads have been implements of ancient Tibetan culture for thousands of years. They are believed to hold magical properties bringing prosperity and protection. They are also thought to hold medicinal properties and so can be characterized by the "dig marks" left over the surface of the bead where a small portion has been scraped away to be ingested. This Dzi bead has a pattern of 8 white circles, or "heavenly eyes", considered one of the most sought after characteristics...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Architectural Elements : Pre 1910 item #1490727
David Anthony
$1,050.00
A lovely pair of Chinese sancai scheme enameled parrots perched upon an openwork stump. These birds are variously said to be roof tile ornaments or incense burners, but agree that the former is correct. They are Chinese export wares which were made in the 19th century to early 20th century.

Condition is very good to excellent with some very minor glaze flaking at the base...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : American Indian : Stone : Pre AD 1000 item #863253 (stock #LS200968)
Ancient Artifacts
$1,050.00
This beautiful translucent honey quartz gorget is 3" wide by 2 1/2" long. It is from the famous late Jim D. Humphrey's collection of NE Tennessee. It was found in the early 1970's on the Holliston Mills site, Hawkins County, TN. It has lots of mineralization and fine patina. This is an archaic piece dating to C1500BC. To view my youtube video of this item please cut and paste this link, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgYCAJN2m2M
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1900 item #1428969
We love these royal blue mirror glass earrings which shine a brighter Bristol blue with the slightest head movement. the beveled hand carved edge is a lovely detail which was clearly time consuming for the maker. The plate glass factory at Vauxhall was known for its production of mirror glass, but in addition, the company employed skillful artisans to produce jewelry out of the remaining shards. Thus was created Vauxhall glass jewelry, much loved then and by collectors today...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #967077
From our European Porcelain Collection, a lovely three-piece Dresden ensemble, 19th century, very finely painted in the Baroque style with a central scene of figures involved in musical pursuits, all executed in polychrome enamels against a deep cobalt blue ground surrounded by lavish gilding.

Size and Condition: The main tray is 12 3/8 inches wide, 9 5/8 inches deep. The cosmetics box and ring stand are each approximately 3 inches tall and 3 inches wide...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : German : Pre 1900 item #503498 (stock #g1210)
A spectacularly decorated Lobmeyr goblet with a flared ogee bowl above a knop, all surmounting an inverted baluster stem with tear and panel cutting, terminating in a merise.

The bowl has beautifully executed Schwarzlot enameling depicting a hunting scene, with huntsmen, dogs, a horse, and a stag. The foot is also decorated with a stag, tree, and foliage...

Panther Dress Cane-Ca. 1910-A stylized silver panther handle with unreadable hallmarks, exotic hardwood shaft and a metal ferrule-H. 5” x 4 ½”, O.L. 35”.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #1180410 (stock #SR8003)

A rare example of a fully hand decorated early sauceboat , 4"W x 8"L x 2 1/4"H Condition: excellent Height: 2.25 inches Width: 4 inches

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Pre 1800 item #1418823
Zentner Collection
$1,025.00
Original antique map of Asia dating 1762, with inscription "An Improv'd Map of Asia with all the Discoveries that have been made to The Prefent Time, Univerfal Mag. J. Hinton, Newgate Street".

Provanence of a Seattle Collection
Dates 1762
Size H11" x W 13 1/2"
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Roman : Glass : Pre AD 1000 item #1239525 (stock #JHpurpleRome)
June Hastings
$1,025.00
A fine Roman blown glass bottle in a deep amethyst color. Most likely a medicinal flask or unguent vial. It is evenly translucent with very little earthen deposits and encrustation. Quite rare and beautifully well preserved, it dates circa 1st-3rd century A.D. Measurements 4.75" x 3".
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1800 item #1441404
Silesian wire jewelry is what is known as Historic jewelry. The craft originated with gunsmiths and armor workers in the medieval town of Gleiwitz, Silesia, (formerly Poland, and now part of Germany and Poland), in the late 1700's. After the business of creating ornamentation for armor was no longer, the artisams found others forms for their craft; mirror frames, purses and other ornamentation where iron was used instead of precious metal...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1837 VR item #1460219
Dramatic metal Georgian cuff bracelet of rolled gold with slots to adjust the sizing. With its fancy hand worked decorative baroque design bolted to the bracelet, this stylish cuff makes a substantial impact. Leave it to the Georgians to design well made and practical jewelry that can be adjusted to fit different wrist sizes. As added feature, it easily slips on the wrist and firmly closed into a slot with one hand. Well constructed and fashionable cuff to add to your collection.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1837 VR item #1430369
Early 19th century nice size netsuke of a sennin (Chinese sage) wearing a leaf cape, leaning on his staff with tied large double gourd resting on his shoulder. Most probably netsuke represents Chokwaro sennin who could summon the magic horse out of his gourd to be transported wherever he wanted. Strong early piece with exceptional carving of his intense face, wonderful detailing of his hair and leaf cape. Eyes inlaid in dark horn, netsuke of typical early triangular section...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Sculpture : Pre 1800 item #1448136 (stock #66)
Dragon's Pearl
$1,000.00
An unusual and charming votive image of carved wood depicting Guanyin seated in her grotto on Putuo Island with the secondary figures, the Dragon Maiden and Sudhana attending her on either side. Above a small grotto with the seated image of a Buddha and flanking it on both sides are the four popular companions from the Journey to the West (Xiyou ji), the monk Xuanzang, Sandy, Pigsy and Monkey. In the water below a pair of nagas and a large fish...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1900 item #1455189
Zentner Collection
$1,000.00
Antique Japanese woodblock triptych print of a large samurai battle scene by the artist, Yoshitora Utagawa. Active during the late 19th century, Yoshitora Utagawa was best known for his dynamic battle scenes as well as prints of samurai, firemen, kabuki actors, beautiful women and foreigners. He was born in Edo but the exact year of his birth and death are unknown. He studied with the great print artist, Kuniyoshi Utagawa but later left his school and changed his name to Mosai...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pottery : Pre 1700 item #399073 (stock #C2040)
Standing on hexagon stand with his left arm outstretched, right arm clasped to his chest, wearing tall red hat, painted in green costume glazed.

Age: Chinese, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century
Measurement: Diameter 10.7 C.M. / Height 37.3 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adherings (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : India : Pre 1920 item #1472033
DAY FINE ARTS
£1,000.00
A genuine large old Rajasthani storytellers scroll of the Pabuji legend. Hand painted on thick cotton. Estimated to be early 20th century or earlier. 240 x 92 cm. Can be viewed in central London.