This covered porcelain dish or box was produced in France by Tressemann & Vogt Limoges around 1900. The dish has a diameter of 7 inches and is 1 1/2 inches high without the handle. The lid has a ribbon shaped handle. The porcelain was sold white ware and decorated by a studio artist in the United States. It has large, vibrantly colored roses that spill across the lid. The ground color blends from peach to green. There is gold trim on the rim at the bottom...
Authentic antique, Qing Dynasty, (1644-1911), Chinese Blue and White porcelain bowl of rounded form, standing on a short foot, a white, rich glossy glaze with light bluish shade irregularly dripping down around the lip of the rim of the interior. The exterior finely painted in vibrant tones of blue with large peonies flowers among floral scrolls...
18th century Japanese sword iron tsuba with pierced decoration of a tiger frolicking by a thick stem of bamboo with leaves, 2 sides presenting back and front views. Delightful design, good work, wonderful face of the creature, gilded highlights, very pleasant feel of age. Height 2 15/16 inches.
One(1) French Ormolu gilded bronze Candelabra with four(4) lights, 21 1/2" high, 8 1/2" x 8 1/2" wide-maximum measurement, each have matching separate removable original bobesche, supporting by main reed column on three(3) animal paws on the base. Some gilding is worn in the middle of column area. No damage or restoration.
Ancient Egyptian blue faience scarab ensemble. Comprising of the beetle scarab in the center, flanked by the faïence wings. Late Period, 600-400 B.C. Scarab measures 2 inches long X 1 1/4-inch wide, left-wing measures 2 inches wide, right-wing measures 1 3/4 inches wide with small chip on tip. Scarab and wings not part of an original set. From an old French collection.
A Mid-Victorian English Green Majolica Vase, with an Oriental Serpent Design; circa 1875. Dimensions 12" high x 5.5" wide. Excellent condition.
Antique18th - 19th centuries Armenian Ottoman, filigree, partially gilt silver, large belt buckle or cloak cape clasp fastener, formed from two circular domed bosses entirely made of high-grade silver.
Each boss is composed of many individual elements in fine filigree wire work, twisted and soldered of excellent precision, with a pattern of scrolling foliate, leaves, and flower heads set with faux gemstones on raised settings, and adorned with crossed gilt straps...
Small Korean rectangular stand made of elm wood, elegant lines and design, beautiful patina with traces of red lacquer, very simple and useful, 19th century.
11" high x 19 1/4" wide x 13 3/4" deep.
Relics of the Nile is proud to present this large and exceptional Egyptian wood and polychrome anthropoid mask. The face is carved with fine detail and is painted with red pigment over gesso with black eyebrows. It is important to note that this mask is complete with intact ears, which is rare to find. The cosmetic lines around the eyes, details in the right ear, and jawline from the right cheek to the chin are presented in a carbon-based black pigment...
A unique custom made antique Japanese winter door coffee table on iron stand with built-in brazier-style display area. Iron stand was designed using faux arts and crafts style through mortise and tenon joinery. Door was made using framework of Hinoki (Cypress) with two solid Akita Sugi (Akita Cryptomeria) panels.
Age: Door 1910 to 1920
Dimensions: 68 1/4" Long by 30 3/4" Wide by 19 1/4" High
Extremely rare 19th Century Siamese wooden boat paddle, black and red lacquer paint patina with finely painted Golden Dragons and motif decor on both sides, good condition with some minor retouching due to age, Size 48" x 9"
Antique 17th- 18th century Chinese Qing Dynasty bronze hanging censer (incense burner). The compressed, rounded shape of the censer is perfectly balanced, with a bulbous body adorned with two intricately detailed lion-heads on either side. The rim of the censer is affixed with three suspension loops, which not only adds to its functionality but also adds an elegant touch to its overall design...
English George III Mahogany Bureau Bookcase with broken Arch Pediment, Ca. 1800, 92" high, 42" wide-bottom section, 45" wide-top section, include crown and feet, 16" deep-bottom section, 13" deep-top glass door section, broken Arch Pediment with Pierced and foliage carved swan's neck Pediment, Satinwood inlaid band on molded cornice above two(2) glazed doors and four(4) removable shelves in upper section...
Late Qing Dynasty (1880s to 1911) Chinese ivory seal of oval section with elegantly and crisply carved Chinese characters on the base and traces of red seal paste in the grooves. The impression of the seal is shown on Enlargement 1. Mellow yellowish patina, overall in very good condition. Very nice object for scholar’s table. Height 1 9/16 inches, base 5/8 inches long.
Highly unusual sculpture of two natural ruyi mushrooms ‘growing’ from a piece of wood. At the foot of the mushrooms sits a small frog.
Natural piece of (drift) wood, natural mushrooms, frog of stained stag horn.
The mushrooms mounted with wire and resin.
Japan, Meiji era. Unsigned.
Ca. H 7 x W 14 x D 6 inches.
The smaller mushroom was broken off and re-attached unprofessionally.
A rare pair of very early and beautiful baroque Pewter candlesticks, pricket type, probably germany or England, 17th. century.
The prickets was made in iron and the pair is stamped with clear touchmarks of the crowned Tudor rose and another with angel.
Size 31-32 cm. tall.
Condition: Choice very fine and intact...
Bird and flower painting depicted a Japanese bush warbler rests in plum blossom tree. Painted with ink on silk. Signed and sealed.
Matsumura Keibun(1779-1843) was a Japanese painter active during the late Edo period(1603-1868). He was a leading figure in the Shijo school established by his half-brother, Matsumura Goshun (1752-1811). Keibun mastered the techniques of painting taught at Goshun’s studio at Shijo-Sakaimachi in Kyoto...
Northwest coast model totem pole c.1910-1920. Vancouver BC inscribed on the back, "Sam" inscribed on the front. 12 1/4" h, cedar. Minor wood loss, minor paint loss. Otherwise good condition.
$275.00