Exquisite bronze vase with a long, elegant neck, decorated with archaic motif. One of its sides has a small bird perched upon a branch with outspread wings, with mixed metal inlay including gold, silver, and shakudo. The other side shows two phoenixes mirroring each other, surrounded by beautiful floral designs. Signature on bottom. Meiji period (1867-1912)
Size: 20" height, 9" width
Cute miniature bronze figurine of an oriental dragon, kneeling its front legs and biting its own tail. Very nicely detailed from the fins along its back to the pupils in its eyes. Edo period (1615-1867)
Size: 1" height, 1.5" length
Antique Chinese bronze Ding on three feet. Formed with sloping lines and dramatic spikes, Ming Period jade finial in the form of a seated dog. The bronze has a large Xuande mark on the bottom.
Spurious mark made in the 18th Century
Total size with stand: 16 1/2" high (15" high bronze only) x 8" wide diameter (9" wide including spikes)
A late Ming 17th century Kraak blue and white dish, decorated with a figure standing in scenery/Sansui. Condition is good excepted a hairline visible on enlargement 6 and an area glaze slightly degradation, otherwise is perfect without any restoration. Diameter: 20.8cm.
Japanese Silver Tea Set w Bamboo Design & Signed
Description & Size
Teapot: 13.97 x 22.86 x 12.06 cm (5.5" x 9" x 4.75")
Sugar Pot: 10.16 x 16.51 x 10.16 cm (4" x 6.5" x 4")
Creamer: 8.89 x 14.6 x 8.25 cm (3.5" x 5.75" x 3.25")
Weight: 1113 gram (39.25 oz)
Age: Meiji Period 19th Century
Production: Handcrafted
This is a beautifully & handcrafted Japanese silver tea set in thick silver guage...
A late Ming 17th century b/w Kraak style dish, with main decorated of a sitting figure in the scenery or so called 'Sansui'. Condition is very good except an area with glaze degradation, but no any crack and free from any restoration. Late Ming period with diameter: 20.6cm.
Wonderful Indian bronze altar with the Hindu god Vishnu flanked by two female consorts, the three figures stand together on a raised platform with the four armed Vishnu in the center, a many headed naga (cobra snake) opens it's hood like an umbrella over Vishnu's head, a flat nimbus behind the figures depicts tendrils of water flowing from the mouths of two makara. Southern India. 19th century.
Size: 11 1/2" high x 9 1/2" wide x 4" deep.
Beautiful Tibetan mandala thangka painting, buddhas and bodhisatvas appear around the central mandala form, stylized archways lead to a central square in which more buddhas are seated, the back ground is a pure land with a range of white mountains. 19th century.
Size of art: 21 1/2" high x 15 1/2" wide
Total size of thangka: 31" high x 22" wide
This porcelain demitasse cup and saucer was produced in Germany by Nymphenburg in the late 19th century. The saucer has a diameter of 3 3/4 inches and the cup is 1 7/8 inches high. The set has simple sleek lines. It is decorated with vibrantly colored and painted flowers. There is gold trim on the rims. This cup and saucer is the essence of a summer garden.
Condition: Excellent
This porcelain demitasse cup and saucer was produced in Germany around 1900. It is marked with WK Dresden Made in Saxony. The saucer has a diameter of 4 1/4 inches and the cup is 1 3/4 inches high. The set has an unusual shape with multiple panels. Floral panels alternate with scenic ones. The scenes with figures are colorfully hand painted. The floral panels have bright bouquets with gold backgrounds. There is lacy gold trim and tiny floral buds dotting the interior of the cup...
Set of Three Brass Bowls, (right to left) one Goryeo Dynasty, one Joseon Dynasty, and one Early 20th Century. A fantastic set that spans a thousand years of Korean history. All three are beautiful examples of each time period, with wonderful forms and great patinas. Width and height, starting from the oldest (right to left): 6 x 4 inches (15.25 x 10 cm), 7 x 4 inches (17.75 x 10 cm), 5.5 x 4.5 inches (14 x 11.5 cm).
A very nicely molded Leeds creamware plate with underglaze blue decoration of an oriental man standing beside a low fence holding a parasol in one hand and pointing with his other while the birds fly in the sky beyond. Impressed mark that reads, “EDS*POTTERY.” 9 ¼ inches diameter (23.5 cm).
Condition: no chips cracks hairlines or repairs...
This is a great stick featuring three ivory carved monkeys with glass eyes. This stick has great detail and has a monogram on one side that says Henry G. Schwarz 1006 Chestnut St. Phila. PA. Not sure if this refers to a store or a person. The sterling is marked Lyon Maker Sterling. This stick measures 35 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 1 1/4". The handle itself measures 1 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 1 1/4". The collar is 3/4" and the ferrule is 1".
Beautiful Chinese calligraphy scroll, adorned with gold flakes, with a signature by Chinese scholar and official Lin Zexu (1785-1850). Qing dynasty
Size: (entire scroll) 79.5" height, 26" width (artwork only) 41" height, 20.5" width
A beautiful and artistic Thai Ayuthaya Bronze Hand of Buddha. This version with fingers up and palm facing outwards symbolizes fearlessness and protection (also rarer). Small size L. 13 cm. x H. 4.5 cm. x W. 3.5 cm. Not mounted, good condition and natural patina.
A fine and delicate antique bronze right hand of Buddha. Not mounted, good condition and natural aged patina. Fingers down and palm outwards symbolizes gift giving or bestowal.
Small size: L. 14 cm. x H. 4.5 cm. x W. 4 cm.
We also have the left hand in this size.
A very fine antique Chinese archaic green jade carving of a beast. It's head has barred teeth and is turned to look backward over it's haunches to which are attached wing-like structures or a kind of stylized saddle. The unusual and thick tail twists and spirals in a circle and the feet rest on a sleigh-like pierced base. Early 19th Century, origin China, very good condition with no cracks or repairs. Size: L. 7 cm. x H. 4.75 cm. Rare!
A brilliant set of 5 gentlemen from the Edo Period C.1850 by Kunisada I, one of the masters of the time. He was given the name Toyokuni III by his famous teacher Toyokuni in 1844. Fine detail and colors still very vivid. Framed in 3D out away from the surface would make a spectacular piece of art. H:28" x w:29". Ask for shipping quote.
Antique wooden carving of a Chinese Lohan, which in the Buddhist religion is a state of enlightenment right before becoming a Bodhisattva. The Lohan is shown pulling open his robe to reveal a small child strapped around the front of his chest. There are traces of red lacquer on the carving's face, and his back has a small compartment for holding prayers. Ming dynasty ( 1368-1644)
Size: 24" height, 10" width
Antique wooden carving of a Chinese Lohan, which in the Buddhist religion is a state of enlightenment right before becoming a Bodhisattva. This Lohan stands with his robes open and his arms crossed, a hole drilled through his hands to hold something, perhaps a staff or a candle. His back features a small compartment in which prayers are to be placed. Ming Dynasty ( 1368-1644)
Size: 24.75" height, 10" width
Antique wooden carving of a Chinese Lohan, which in the Buddhist religion is a state of enlightenment right before becoming a Bodhisattva. He is shown sporting a potbelly, grinning as he holds his robe open with one hand and tugs on his belt tie with the other. His back features a small compartment for the placement of prayers. Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
Size: 23.5" height, 8" width
Chinese table made from beautiful burl wood with a pretty lacquer. The tabletop features an indented inner ring, and its sides are carved with attractive curling designs. It has spiral feet, each of which are connected by a series of wood poles in a star-shape. 19th century
SIze: 14" height, 32.25" width
Chinese antique round low table, carved legs, inset with a large round slab of beautiful marble in deep greens and reds, Size: 11" high x 34 1/2" wide diameter
Japanese large seated gosho-ningyo doll, a boy child holding a silk scarf in two hands, he is seated with one chubby leg in front and one in back, he wears a little silk bib embroidered with a tortoise in gold thread, he has a hat on his head tied with a cord around his chin, Edo Period.
Total size including hat: 13 1/2" high x 10" wide x 8" deep.
A truly exceptional and magnificent Apple Green Jade Jadeite Bottle from China, late 18th/19th Century. Superb and intricate fine carvings on both sides. Original stopper/top seems not removable. Finest Burma Jade, no repairs, chips or cracks. Size: H. 6 cm. x W. 5 cm. x D. 1.4 cm. A rare find!
Beautiful Chinese vase made from porcelain with a blue cobalt underglaze. Chinese guardian lions (foo dogs) decorate the body of the vase, with allover cloud shaped designs. The top of the vase is covered by a nicely carved wooden lid. Mark on bottom reads "Kangxi Nian Zhi".
Size: 10.25" height, 7" width"
Well incised and delicately crafted Japanese carved horn netsuke figure; of Shi-Sri in sitting position, Meiji period (1868-1912) to Taisho period (1912-1926). Size; Length of carving is 1 inches with height of 2 inches. Condition Report; Excellent condition, no imperfections.
Finely crafted Japanese carved wood netsuke figure; of a dragon head, late 19th century period. Size; Length of carving is 2 1/4 inches. Condition Report; Good condition, no imperfections.
Length approximately 11.5 (across the handles). 2 (two) soft dents at the body. In good condition.
Chinese famille rose porcelain brush holder, featuring "children at play" theme, brush pot exhibits artist's signature, the base marked with Chinese characters, from late 19th century period. Size; Height of vase is 5.3 inches with 4 inches in diameter, no imperfections.
Offered is a very scarce, 19th century, strength measuring medical device known as a dynamometer that was manufactured by the G. Tiemann Company, New York, the most renown and respected surgical device manufacturers of the 19th century. Sold in the US by a gymnasium apparatus company out of St. Louis, the Fred Medart Company, the device was designed to assess the strength of the chest, back and legs up to a pull capacity of 1400 lbs...
Authentic ancient Luristan ancient Luristan Babylonian-type bronze sword made between 1200-1000 BC. It has a flanged hilt, and the blade is finely cast in one piece. This is an excellent example of an authentic ancient Luristan bronze dagger with an elegant form from the Bronze Age, dating back to 1200-1000 BC.
A tapering double-edged blade, a shaped hilt with an elliptical pommel, hollowed on each face for a pair of grip scales...
Ancient Roman Large Bronze Lion Head Handle Circa 2nd Century AD
Authentic ancient Roman large bronze lion head handle circa 2nd century A.D. Circular in form and cast in high relief, holding a fluted bronze ring within its gaping jaw, teeth bared, the mane rendered in a radiating series of short locks and the face with incised detail.
Pierced with three attachment holes on the perimeter, with remains of the original iron rivets...
Japanese red lacquer netsuke of an oni on a drum. Late 18th century. Carved wood with red and black lacquer. The Oni leaning on mallet having crawled out of hole in the drum. Himotoshi on the bottom. Size; Dimensions of carving are 1.25" x 1.25". Condition Report; Good condition with no imperfections.
Purchased from Kyoto Art Club, 1962.
Provenance: The Humphrey collection Houston, Texas.
Authentic rare ancient Chinese, Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD), silver – inlaid, thinly cast bronze, circular hand mirror. The front of the mirror is decorated with silver inlaid with three lotus leaf motifs near the outer rim; the inner site has remains of the silver plating.
CONDITION: In good condition considering its age, with beautiful green patina showing its age and usage. The mirror originally had a handle which at some point was broken off...
A WALLACE SILVER FLASK
R. Wallace & Sons Mfg. Co., Wallingford, Connecticut, circa 1900
Marks: (stag's head) RW & S, STERLING, 93
5-1/4 inches high (13.3 cm)
4.37 troy ounces
From the Estate of John O. Antonelli
The flask with chased repoussé medieval scene of two men drinking to front.