A rare and unusual brown glazed "Tea Dust" vase from the Tang period. The dripping of the glaze,frozen in time, makes it something special. Size: H. 30.5cm. W. 28cm.
Condition: No repairs. Two old chips on the rims. See photos.
This rare Edo period (江戸時代 1603~ 1868) silk covered accordian-fold book is hand painted on rice paper. The title and artist's seal appear on the cover. It is 9 5/8" long, 7 1/4" wide and 1" thick. The opening pages (both verso and recto) from either direction are blank, gold flaked rice paper; the end pages (bother verso and recto) are plain rice paper. The book contains 12 paintings, 6 paintings on each side...
It was carved by a late Meiji period (1868~1911) artist Tozan (東山). It depicts a smiling wood cutter taking a break and tying his straw sandal lace. A sparrow is resting on his straw hat. It is 6 1/5" high, 3 7/16" wide (from the bottom) and 3" thick (from the bottom). Aside from two hair line cracks; one on his back head and one on the bottom, it is in great condition.
Antique Japanese kesa, Buddhist monk's traditional outer garment. Made from rich fragments of silk donated by wealthy devotees, kesa are traditionally made of square and rectangular swatches of material symbolizing the Buddha's patchwork garments. In contrast with this idea is the material itself, made of fine woven silks...
Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Mug, Tankard, Ca. 1736-1795, 6 1/2" high, 3" diameter-top rim, 5" wide include handle, Famille Rose bouquet of Flowers in the shaped urn or vase with low relief dots near the top rim and bottom and twisted handle. Very thin line half way circle on the unglazed bottom but I do not see nor feel the separation inside the bottom.
A red and white overlay and marbled glass vase by Loetz, Bohemia. From the Carneol series, of square shape and decorated with a lace-like pattern in white enamel and gilt. Carneol glass was produced in 1888 and 1889. Height "4 / 10.5 cm. Condition: fine.
Two Eau de Cologne scent bottles, flacons, with sterling silver lids, c 1880-1900. Of square shape, the upper parts faceted and the corners bevelled. Cut glass stopper and screw-on lid to one, the other lid not belonging. One lid with monogram engraving, the other with the traditional English design of a hand holding a dagger. The smaller bottle with a paper label saying something like "Another mist" in Russian - the name of a perfume? Height of both "3¼/ 8 cm without the lids...
Burmese sandstone seated figure.
Age: Burma, Ava Period, 16th Century
Size: Height 37.4 C.M. / Width 17.7 C.M. / Thickness 19 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 pair of Chinese porcelain cups decorated with birds and flowers in famille rose enamel. 19th century. Matching hardwood stands. The cups are in perfect condition; the hardwood stands have small age cracks. Diameter of cups: 3".
A large flat bottom blue and white porcelain washer from Qing Dynasty. Over all good condition with a very tiny chip at the inside edge of the rim, and a few minor kiln flaws on the glaze. Diameter: 9-5/8"; height: 3". Provenance: from the Collection of C. Philip Cardeiro .
19th century wooden netsuke of sitting Okame snickering as she fondles a long stem of a mushroom in her hand. The netsuke is definitely of shunga type with not so subtle sexual connotation. Wonderfully carved (see her endearingly ugly face, hair arrangement and flowing lines of her kimono), beautiful patina, little nicks here and there. Height 1 13/16 inches.
Tai Lue Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base.
Tai Lue is a tribal people living in Burma, it is difficult to find Buddha from this ethnic group.
Tai Lue Buddhas look more primitive than typical Burmese Buddhas.
Age: Burma, Shan Period, 18th Century
Measurement: Height 56.8 C.M. / Width 19 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age)...
A very rare antique Buddhist miniature knife/dagger with a bronze gilt figure as handle, 19th Century, Thai or Burmese. The sheath is hand carved wood and has script on both sides. The small steel blade also has writing engraved on both sides. Size: length of knife including handle 5" or 13 cm. Very good condition. Something for collectors as rare!
Tai Lue Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base.
Tai Lue is a tribal people living in Burma, it is difficult to find Buddha from this ethnic group.
Tai Lue Buddhas look more primitive than typical Burmese Buddhas.
Age: Burma, Shan Period, 18th Century
Measurement: Height 51.7 C.M. / Width 14.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age)...
Antique Persian Bijar Heriz Serapi Hand Knotted Rug, Made in the area of Gholtugh Bijar, Kurdistan, in Iran (Old Persia) at around 1920, from 100% wool and vegetable dyes in the geometric pattern and colors common of the Heriz region. It is called a Serapi rug, because this is the name given to the better quality Seriz rugs. It measures 203cm X 115cm (81" X 46"). Shipping, via FEDEX ground is included in the price...
This porcelain plate was produced in St. Petersburg, Russia, at the Imperial Porcelain Factory in 1889. It is marked with that year and the symbol of Nicholas I. The service was produced for Empress Alexandra Feoderovna and was called the Alexandrinsky Service. The plate is 8 ¾ inches in diameter. It is fashioned in the Sevres style. It is hand painted in overglaze polychrome painting. The hand gilding is raised and elaborate. The colors are vibrant and all of the gilding is intact...
A charming and simple creamer, very probably Longton Hall porcelain and painted by the Trembly Rose painter. There is a museum accession number on the base.
The condition is very good, with no cracks, chips, or paint loss to speak of. There is a tiny, tight clay split at the juncture of the spout and the body, truly of no importance. The height is 3 3/8".
A framed Indonesian sarong, a long cloth worn as a wrap skirt, finely hand-woven with bands of geometric figures and repeating patterns. Made of warp ikat, with natural dyes of blue, rust, and brown. From the eastern outlier of Lembata Island.
20th century
Dimensions: 41" x 79"