Chinese enameled porcelain plate, depicting two figures with a cart being pulled by a dog, also decorated on reverse by bats in flight, late 19th/ early 20th century. Size,
Diameter of the bowl is 10.5 inches, with no imperfections.
Antique 18th-19th century Chinese bronze figure of Avalokiteshvara Quan Yin - Kuan Yin seated in dhyanasana on a lotus base. The goddess of compassion and mercy is adorned with crown and necklace
MEASUREMENTS: Height: 12.3 cm (4 7/8 in). Dimensions of the base: 7.8 cm x 5.5 cm (3 1/8 in x 2 1/8 in).
CONDITION: In good condition considering its age showing its age and usage, worn out on the exposed areas with old natural dark brown patina...
A superb bronze mace head decorated with faceted knobs around the swollen head and flanked by grooved bands with a tubular shaft, later bronzeage, ca. 1200-800 BC.
Size: Ca. 10,5 cm.
Condition: Superb for type, wonderful even green patina.
Ex. Danish Collection of ancient weapons, bought at the Danish Antiquities market in the 1980-90s.
An antique Japanese Mikuni Gyosho Bako (Peddler's Box) that originates from the Chūbu region of Japan. Made of Keyaki (Zelkova), Hinoki (Cypress), and Kiri (Paulownia) woods. Hand made iron fittings and hardened wooden nails complete this unique piece. Behind the hinged door lies 3 drawers and a storage shelf. The carrying handle atop the chest allowed for easy transport from place to place.
Age: Meiji period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 24" High x 8 3/4" Wide x 11" Deep
Ming blue and white Dish decorated with single Phoenix motive at the center.15th-16th century.Dish has tho hairlines crack on restoration (please check at picture H & I you can see the the different color but little bit difficult to recognize, that because they do great job to restorations).No chipped.26,2cm diameter.4,4cm high.
Pair of stamped brass stirrups decorated with Hashizuka, Ito and Manabe Mon.
Japan - Edo (1615-1868), 18th century.
Height 10.24in - 26 cm
Length 12.6in - 32 cm
Width 4.72in - 12 cm
As in Western culture, the culture Japanese stirrups were part of traditional accessories used only by the nobility and the people belonging to the upper class...
An antique pair of Japanese Fusuma doors made of Hinoki (Cypress) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. Natural Urushi lacquer frame and hand painted design of Bamboo trees on one side and Pine trees with Bamboo on the opposite side.
Bamboo symbolized tenacity and perseverance while the Pine tree represented a long life making these doors auspicious and full of good luck.
Age: Meiji Period (1880-1890)
Dimensions: Each 35 1/2" Wide by 71 1/2" High.
A fine Five dynasties to Song dynasty white glaze dish, pretty much like Xing ware. Ht. 4 cm, Dia. 11.5 cm. Condition: no chip, no restore in good condition. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platform, please ask before ordering.
Yuan dynasty blue and white ewer decorated with a branch of chrysanthemum. Ewer missing spout and hadle on repaired ( you can see picture before repaired on the photos). 8,5 cm high.
A nice ancient bronze seal, China, Han Dynasty (200 BC-200 AD).
A fine authentic ancient bronze seal with handle and a square base, nice excarvated patina, with uncleaned deposits.
Size: 17 mm. wide and 16 mm. tall.
Provenance: Gustav Oberländer (1926-2012), Oberländer aquired his massive and important collection between 1985 - 2000s, bought at reputable dealers and from old collections...
Spectacular pair of Chinese celadon floor vases, with breathtaking hand fashioned tendrils and chrysanthemums in bouquets throughout. The contrast between the white biscuit and celadon glaze has a visual impact rarely seen on Chinese porcelain; the Buddhist foo dog and pup handles are a special feature that adds charm. These floors vases are in a most remarkable state of preservation, no chips, or other damage noted...
From Jerusalem, you are considering a very attractive ancient Roman coins bracelet of Emperor Constantine, dated from, 307 - 337 AD
With their exquisite details and rich multi-hued patina, the five ancient Roman bronze coins of Emperor Constantine, radiate, draped &cuirassed bust right have been nicely joined and set together in a lovely handmade sterling silver bracelet
Flavius Valerius Constantinus, Constantine the Great, was the son of Helena and the First Tetrarchic ruler Constantius...
This is a finely potted butterfly bowl dated to the Qing dynasty - Tongzhi period.It thas a yellow background surrounded with butterflies with brown, pastel blue and yellow colour.
Condition:
It is in good condition with no repair restoration, chip or glaze crazing. Only manufacturing imperfection and rubbing on the rim which can be seen in the photos.
Dimension
The diameter of the bowl is 9.5cm and the height is 4.6cm
Elegant meiping form with 5 lugs covered by brown glaze, unglaze lower body and base. Height = 20 cm, Diameter = 17 cm.
Period : Ming Dinasty or earlier.
Condition : glaze degradation by age, no chips, cracks, hairlines or restorations.
A silver box with hinged lid, standing on four ball feet the base with Arabic inscription. An oblong silver tray on four feet and a fine small dish. Condition: some traces of usage, box not closing completely. Dimension: box: c. 12.6 x 6.9 x 4.4 cm, weight: 211 g, oblong tray: c. 16.5 x 11.5 x 1.2 cm, weight: 148 g, dish: 11 x 0.7 cm, weight: 44 g.
A Japanese copper writing box used for paper and writing supplies. The lid is engraved with grape leaves and grape clusters. The border is nail studded. The interior is beige velvet.
Date: Taisho c1920
Dimensions: 11" X 9.25" X 2.75"
An attractive antique wine glass with a waisted bucket bowl above a single series air twist stem with a pair of spiral cables. The glass has a conical foot and is 6 1/4 inches tall, with a bowl diameter of 2 5/16 inches and a foot diameter of 2 5/8 inches.
There is a very small invisible fill under the foot.
Egyptian Faience Green Monflower Amulet 1,7 cm
Faience is a glazed ceramic known for producing bright colours, especially blues, turquoises and greens. It is produced from quartz or sand crystals mixed with other compounds and can be cast into moulds to create beads or amulets like these ones. Faience gimmers in the light and was believed by the Egyptians to represent rebirth and immortality...