Appealing stone neoclassical head on top of a partially preserved pilaster.
The round head shows arched eyebrows, eyes with defined lids, a straight nose, and a sensuous mouth. The wavy hairdo is covered by a band of serrated ivy leaves and corymbs. Tight curls frame the forehead and the temples...

African ibeji carved wooden figure, Yoruba people, Nigeria. With striated upswept coiffure and tatoo on the belly. Male figure with superb rich patina.


The Yoruba figures on the market are oftentimes not old. This is a very old figure, likely from the early 20th. century.

Size: c. 26 cm.- 10,2 inches.

Ex. Lau Sunde.

An antique Japanese 2 section Todana Tansu (shelf and drawer chest) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Hinoki (Cypress) woods. All original bronze hardware with hand made glass and age old acquired patina. Side slats provide stability and strength. Top section has 2 sets of sliding doors with a removable shelf behind the lower pair...

An antique Japanese Katana Tansu (sword chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite style handles. Beautiful naturally acquired patina over its long history. Long drawer for Katana storage, short drawer for Tanto storage and a small drawer for Katana parts and polishing supplies.

Age: Early Meiji Period (1870-1880)

Dimensions: 45 3/4" Wide by 12" High by 12" Deep

A Mexican folkart parade body mask costume depicting a ferocious male tiger with a wide open mouth. Carved from one solid tree trunk of a soft wood. Teeth are made using wild boar tusk and the tongue is a painted leather. The tail is removable.

Age: Early 20th C (1900-1920)

Dimensions: 63" Long by 18 1/2" Wide by 26 1/2" High

Antique Japanese two-panel Byobu folding screen painting of a pair of Pheasants (male and female) and their chick. The male stands on a craggily rock with blooming Peonies nearby and Weeping trees in the background.

The Pheasant is a messenger of the Sun Goddess Amaterasu and represents power, abundance, promise, and duty to the family while the family itself represents marital bliss...

A pair of early Staffordshire figurines of eagles on vermicular or marble painted bases from 1820-1850. These well modelled heavily gilded 19thC English earthenware eagles are 7-3/4" tall. Both have tilted heads and back-stretched wings. They have purple, yellow and orange marble-like painting on the simple rectangular shape bases. The mustard yellow rocky perches have a blue flower. They not signed with a manufacturer's stamp, unfortunately fairly common with Staffordshire figures...

Lovely 13th Century Korean Celadon Chrysanthemum and Bullocho Bowl. The chrysanthemum is a Korean symbol of plenty, as represented by its many petals. The mythical bullocho plant is an ancient symbol of longevity. 4.5 inches (11.5cm) wide by 1.5 inches (4cm) high.

An unusual antique Japanese Choba Tansu (merchant chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware with Warabite handles and unusual double hinged door design. Interior holds 9 drawers of varying sizes and 2 shelves. Constructed using straight dovetail joinery and hardened wooden nails. Each side has swivel handles for long distance transport and pairs of carrying handles for placement in a room...

Small Japanese circular covered box in gold nashiji and maki-e lacquer with the lid having a lovely display of iris flowers in a stream setting created in both low and raised relief lacquer work The sides also feature raised delicate designs that complete this perfect little box. In excellent antique condition, it measures 2-1/2" diameter and 1-7/8" high. Dates Late Edo or Early Meiji and a piece worthy of a collector.

Ancient Egyptian Faience Bes Plaque

A nice dark green faience amulet with the head of the God Bes in a round open-worked plaque with a hole for suspending. Three feathers of his tiara, his eyebrows and the pupils with traces of black pigment...

A wonderful large and intact pottery figure, South Italian, 4th.- 2nd. century BC.

She is standing nude on a tall podium with garments draped behind her lower legs.

Size: 23 cm. tall.

Condition: Choice and intact with uncleaned patina and ancient pigments.

Ex Old Collection, aquired before 1980.

Width: 3.7 cm (1.5 in)
Height: 1.5 cm (0.6 in)
Weight: 60 gms

Rare Japanese Komai box; depicts buildings within a landscape surrounded by leafy borders; 24 kt inlay throughout; internal engraved depictions of birds and butterflies; engraved and signed on the base with the Komai Otojiro dragonfly; very good condition

English Victorian cologne bottle, 1880. Cut-glass cylinder with short and threaded inset neck. Ball cover in form of male head with big ears, receding hairline, tronie-style grimace, and red bead eyes. Fully marked including London assay stamp and unidentified maker’s initials “T.S” in oval. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 6 x D 2 1/4 in. #BW614

Jin or Yuan Dynasty Cizhou type bowl with black and russet glaze, from a northern kiln. Broken and glued back together (obviously). This has a broad indented lip on the rim. D: 6.7cm/6.8in and H: 7.1cm/2.8in.

This fine Ruby Block goblet was made by several manufacturers during the 1880s and beyond. It features hexagonal blocks surrounded by diamond "cuts", but it is pressed glass of course, made in 4 parts, the bowl being fused to the stem.

Known by many names and made by many companies, this goblet is unusual because the top is ruby stained, a reversal of the usual placement. Souvenir of Lewistown, PA is faintly scripted...

Late 19th century wooden netsuke of Daruma (the founder of Zen Buddhism) enveloped in his monastic robe. The subject represents Daruma coming back from deep trance in which he sat meditating without moving for 9 years. Skillfully carved out of chosen matsu (Korean pine wood), the face is done in ittobori (one cut) style characteristic of Hida school of netsuke carvers with clever use of wood grain as element of design...

Late Qing Dynasty (1890s to 1910s) Chinese natural dried Buddha’s hand citrus fruit for placement on a scholar’s desk or an altar. Superb natural design, beautiful skin texture, overall in great condition. Excellent object for contemplation on scholar’s desk. Length 3 1/2 inches.

Superb example of the famed Takaoka bronze guild. C. 1920 Taisho Period. Written on the original paulownia wood box is 'Natsume-gata' (in the shape of the tea ceremony natsume tea container). Also written is 'Enji Kabin' (Murashido flower vase). The Takaoka red hanko or seal is on the wood lid. 10" tall by 6" in diameter. excellent condition.

Full-bodied young bovine standing on short legs. The massive head with short horns, protruding eyes and bulging muzzle. Skin folds around the neck, tail indicated.
Moldmade hollow figure, small vent hole between the hind legs.
White slip all over, remains of yellow ochre and pink pigment. Root marks.
The ink inscription on the bottom refers to Fischer’s 1941 sale and reads 234-B1404-ist pe.
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A Genuine SONG DYNASTY BLACK CERAMIC POT with 2 intact loops and rare vertical incision décor lines. Size: 8.5 cm diameter. This SONG DYNASTY POT was found in the Musi River, close to Palembang City, which was the Capital of the SRIVIJAYA KINGDOM and which had a vast trade network with China and Siam. Condition overall good, no cracks, chips nor restorations. Shine from Black glaze faded because of many years under water/current. Fine specimen for Collectors!

A RARE AND GENUINE SONG/YUAN DYNASTY LONGQUAN FINELY GLAZED CELADON POT with molded Flower and Foliage Design, 14th Century. This fine and rare Celadon was found in the Musi River, close to Palembang City, which was the Capital of the SRIVIJAYA KINGDOM and which had a vast trade network with China and Siam (today Thailand). The glazed part of the base also has a rare surrounding molded Flower motif! Furthermore, this fine Celadon has 2 intact loops. Base is without glaze. Size: height 7 cm...

Late Qing (1900s) Chinese sculpture / scholar’s rock made out of natural rootwood (or at least the lower part of a trunk. Rich architecture of multiple branches and knots, beautiful texture of the surface. Wonderful mellow patina, very pleasant feel of age to the piece, nicely heavy. Excellent item for a scholar’s desk. Height 10 inches.

An early, and thus rare, intact pottery figure of a lady with raised arms, Greek, likely Soutth-Italian workshop, ca. 4th. century BC.

Impressive large mouldmade figure; She has long hair and is wearing a necklace.

Size: 23,3 cm. tall.

Condition: Superb! Perfectly preserved with it's original white pigments and uncleaned sediments.

Ex. Old private collection, aquired before 1980.

Part of the largest surviving set of Nanking Chinese Export porcelain (over 90 pieces) in the Fitzhugh pattern chosen for George Washington’s “Order of the Society of the Cincinnati” service circa 1784-1785. The Society of the Cincinnati was formed by officers in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. Washington served as the society’s first President General from 1783 until his death in 1799. This particular set bears the monogram of James Talcott Watson of Connecticut,...

19th Century Chinese Blanc De Chine Dehua Dehwa Porcelain Kwan Yin Buddha Marked

It is 8 inches (20.5 cm) tall by 5.9 inches (15 cm) wide. It is 2 Lb.

It has dark spots, skip glazes, glaze cracks, a chip at the sleeve, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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19th Century Chinese White Jade Carved Handle Cup

It is 1 inch (2.5 cm) tall by 4.15 inches (10.6 cm) wide. It is 75.2 gram.

It has inclusions, flea bite chips, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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19th Century Chinese Embroidered Wall Hanging Knots & Tassels

It is 57.3 inches (145.5 cm) in length.

It has loose, pulling, and missing threads, frayed silk, stains, wears, and discoloration (as seen in the photos).

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Japanese Meiji Period Massive Serving Platter 18 1/2 x 16 1/4” Circa 1870

1900's Japanese Kutani Porcelain Pink Kimono Geisha

It is 16.9 inches (43 cm) tall by 6.3 inches (16 cm) wide. It is 6 Lb.

It has rubbing of paint, skip glazes, chips, stains, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Japanese Taisho Period Octagon Shaped Charger 12” Circa 1910. The motif of Love Birds

Japanese Meiji Period Kazan Style Lotus Bowl 10”x4” The bowl in beautiful greens and crackle glaze

A beautiful Japanese Amari bowl late 19th century from the Meiji Period . 9 1/2” x 3”

A beautiful Imari Japanese style bowl but from China. Probably made for the Chinese market

Japanese Edo Period Satsuma Large Bowl 11 3/4 x 2 1/4 in. In beautiful condition late nineteenth century

A massive serving plate done more in the rose color of earlier pieces. ….. amille rose (French for "pink family") is a type of Chinese porcelain introduced in the 18th century and defined by the presence of pink colour overglaze enamel. It is a Western classification for Qing dynasty porcelain known in Chinese by various terms: fencai, ruancai, yangcai, and falangcai.[1] The colour palette was thought to have introduced in China during the reign of Kangxi (1654–1722) by Western Jesuits who w...