A cigarette case made of iron, partially damascened in different golds and silver, inspired by the famous sculpture of the American artist James Earle Fraser (1876-1953) "End of the Trail", which he designed in the late 19th C. The interior with the Otojiro's mark with dragonfly. Condition: traces of usage, two tiny retouches, tiny scratches, elastic band tired, not perfectly closing, interior with left below corner slightly corroded (last photo). Dimension closed: c. 8.6 x 8.1 cm.

Large Antique African Tribal round bowl, hand carved from one piece of wood, with integral suspension loop and decorated with geometric design.

CONDITION: Signs of usage and wear, the wood with fine old natural dark patina, old cracks and chips, part of the side broken off, small white points and blotches from the wall paint.

APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS:

Diameter: 42.5 cm (16.73 inches). Height: 8 cm (3.15 inches).

PROVENANCE: Old collection of tribal art Canada.

Chawan, tea bowl to be used in the tea ceremony, of distorted oval shape (kutsu or clog, or shoe-shape). Thick cream-colored stoneware that turned red during firing in the unglazed area, covered with a translucent greenish ash glaze that collected in the bottom and around the rim and is very thin around the sides. The sides are ‘rough’, giving a look into the clay.

Japan, Seto region, very early Edo period.

H 3 x W 5.5 in...

Nice old antique black lacquered bamboo and wood box from Cambodia circa 1950 or earlier. This part of a collection I acquired almost 20 years ago. Khmer lacquer is quite rare, not many crafts survived the Khmer Rouge era, and is a lost art. Some wear and restoration as to be expected but no major damage. D: 5cm/7.8in and H: 10.5cm/4.1in.

Japanese bronze vase.

Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century
Size: Height 29.1 C.M. / Width 16.3 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

Very sophisticated and fine mid Edo Period Hirado Mizusashi for the Japanese Tea Ceremony with its original lid.

Hirado wares—alternately known as Mikawachi wares in some contexts—are known throughout Japan and also abroad for their high quality and fine craftsmanship and date back at least as far as the mid-18th century when they were produced exclusively for powerful lords and their families...

Tibetan Wooden Buddhist Mahakala mask (Shaman Exorcism Mask Yama God of Death).

Age: Tibet, 19th Century
Size: Height 36.6 C.M. / Width 28.3 C.M. / Thickness 14.7 C.M.
Size including stand: Height 72.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

A Fine antique African Diviner Janus Slit Gong Drum (Mukoku- Ngoombu), Yaka, D.R. Congo/Angola late 19th or first half of the 20th century. Finely carved drum forming a hollowed cylindrical body with a slit at the front side, surmounted by a Janus head on a short neck with large, pointed nose, protruding oval eye. Two brass bels attached to the neck on the twisted fibre cord.

The wood with fine old natural glossy patina. Mounted on the custom-made square iron base...

Antique, circa 1900 AD, Native American Indians, Eastern Woodlands region, circular trivet made of sweetgrass and birch bark. The top is adorned with a floral pattern made of porcupine quills.

The reverse is inscribed with several names written in pencil and dated "June 25, 1913". Use it as a trivet or hang it as art.

APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS: Diameter: 27 cm (10.6 inches)...

Antique late 19th century exceptional quality Bohemian cut and engraved ruby glass vase.

DETAILS: Deep ruby color is overlaid on the clear glass vase is cut and beautifully engraved into impressive floral and architectures patterns.

CONDITION: in very good condition.

MEASUREMENTS: Height: 31.2 cm (12 ¼ inches).

A Fine Chinese Celadon Jade Figure/Zodiac Dragon-late 19th/early 20th century. China. A celadon jade with a white inclusion jade Belt Hook/Cholong figure carved with a belt hook attached a long olive color tassels. It is in good condition, its measurements: 10 cm long 2cm width, 2.5cm high. and overall 35cm long.

18th Century Chinese Blanc De Chine Dehua Scholar Fu Lion Seal

It is 2.36 inches (6 cm) tall by 1.38 inches (3.5 cm) wide measured without stand. It is 89.7 gram.

It has firing holes, firing cracks, small and flea bite chips, skip glazes, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Ancient Pre-Columbian unusual effigy vessel with a burnished surface, Mesoamerican civilization, circa 300 BC-400 AD, Nayarit region.

The bulbous body of the object is decorated with a band of incised patterns, and the bottom is pierced with a hole in the center. The top features a handmade figurine of a man seated with crossed legs, holding a vessel for cocoa drink, known as Xocolatl, in both hands...

Antique Pre-Columbian ceramic vessel that features a unique design with a head and arms molded in relief. The vessel stands on three legs, adding to its distinct appearance. It is made of ceramic and is a testament to the skilled craftsmanship of the ancient Pre-Columbian civilization...

Ancient, Pre-Columbian, Zapotec - Oaxaca, ca. 700 BC–200 BC, a pottery vessel of a bulbous form with a loop handle.

CONDITION: In good condition showing its age and use patina, minor chips, some spots with traces of paint. No repairs or restorations...

Chinese Song dynasty longquan celadon washer bowl. 8,5 cm diameter. Good condition.

Chinese Longquan Celadon small dish. Song dynasty. 14,8 cm Diameter. 3,5 cm high. Good condition except tiny Chipped at the rim.

Chinese Song dynasty Longquan celadon Dish. 24 cm diameter. Good condition, except small chipped at the rim. Crackled glazed.