All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1900 item #1483894 (stock #BX727)
Gorgeous French Belle Epoque Rococo 950 silver and crystal decanter, ca 1890. Crystal baluster bowl with acid-etched leafing and flowering branches and wavy bands. Silver mounts with dynamic wave and scrollwork, shells, and leaves. Cover hinged with fish-mouth spout and scallop shell thumb rest. High-looping leaf-capped handle. Four scroll supports. Minerva head mark. Very good condition with deep patina.

Dimensions: H 12 5/8 x W 6 1/2 x D 4 1/2 in. #BX727

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Snuff Bottles : Pre 1910 item #1257698 (stock #GD-018)
Chinese Qing Dynasty Blue and White snuff bottle depicting various court yard scenes. Small chip on inner side of base rim and a very faint hairline length wise and extremely difficult to see. Height 3+ inches, width 1+inch
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1920 item #1473323 (stock #103)
Dragon's Pearl
$300.00
A collection of 10 Buddhist and Bon ritual cards tsakli) painted with colors on paper from different sets, of which the most interesting and rare depicts a Wrathful Protector, 3 Vinaya cards and a Yogi belonging to the Bonpo school, and 5 Buddhist tsakli with ritual objects. Most of the cards have long inscription on the back side. Tibet, 19th and 20th cent. Condition: Of mixed quality, 3 in good condition, the rest quite worn.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre 1800 item #1369952
Helen M Edwards
$1,950.00
Length: 5.4 cm (2.2 in)
Height: 3.2 cm (1.3 in)
Depth: 2.7 cm (1.1 in)
Weight: 250 gm

Chinese bronze scroll weight of entwined horses; remnants of gilding; fine casting and very heavy; 18th century or earlier; good condition
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1900 item #1493082
Zentner Collection
$2,500.00
Antique Japanese woodblock print in triptych by the artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1798-1861) titled Igagoe Enemy Raid or Igagoe Vendetta. The scene depicts a historical skirmish that took place in 1634 which involved many specific and notable persons ranging from members of the lower ranking samurai class to daimyo to The Tokugawa Central Government...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1268419 (stock #5A140B)
Three(3) pieces English Pratt ware Earthenware Tea or Dessert set, consisting of dessert plate-8 1/4" diameter, smaller plate-6 1/4" diameter, tea cup-2 3/4" high and 3 1/8" diameter-top rim, saucer-1 1/8" high, 5 3/4" diameter, Cow design in front of the Castle scenery and Shepard attending Horses and Cows. One(1) small plate has marked "Pratt, 123, Fenton" on the bottom. The condition is good, there are some wear from old age in pink rim area.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Snuff Bottles : Pre 1900 item #1454272
Antique Chinese Yixing snuff bottle of fine porous unglazed body of 'purple clay', late Qing Dynasty, 1880 AD.

It's front sides decorated with floral scenes and caligraphy in cream slip. Nephrite jade lid. With impressed seal (makers mark) inside base.

Size: ca. 6,7 cm.

Condition: Superb for type!

Ex. Danish private Collection
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre 1800 item #1167759 (stock #0751)
Size : 20cm wide. 2764 gram weight. Good condition except small fault at the handle from old time (please see on the picture).
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Roman : Bronze : Pre AD 1000 item #1481782 (stock #08072023D)
Oldbailey Antiques
$1,495.00
This is a very high quality casting, depicting Silenus, dating to the 1st-3rd century AD. A substantial casting with very fine detailing and hand-chasing. The handle measures just under 5-1/2" in height and is 3" at its widest. This would most likely have been the handle to an important vessel used during Bacchic (Dionysiac) revels. This is a heavy, substantial piece of very high quality.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Porcelain : Pre 1920 item #1453580 (stock #T50)
Judith Ravnitzky
$1,595.00
This porcelain plate was produced in Germany by the Royal Berlin Porcelain Manufacturer or KPM in 1911. The impressed date letter indicates this year. The plate measures 9 inches in diameter. It has a 1 1/2 inch border of the most delicate reticulated work. It has the appearance of the finest lace. The pattern of lattice work and flowers is outlined in gold. The center of the plate is hand painted with a scene of lovers in the woods. They are dressed in elegant early 19th century costumes...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Cut Glass : Pre 1910 item #779001 (stock #5837)
A high quality brilliant cut crystal fruit bowl c1900-10. This 9-1/4" across and 2-3/8" high bowl has an acid stamp mark with the Elite mark in a maple leaf (which was the mark for Clapperton). This item is in very good original condition with no cracks, losses, damage or repairs other than the expected chips and flakes to the upper rim (on about 8 peaks with the largest shown)...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Baskets : Pre 1920 item #1321797
Antique Japanese woven ikebana (flower) basket with overlaps of swirled and striped bamboo, knotted and twisted handle, large interior bamboo vase lined with metal. Look gorgeous with colorful flower arrangement. Size: 16.5" height, 11" width
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Wood : Pre 1800 item #1403421
A rare, large architectural Buddhist temple carving of a Dragon (Ryu), with reverse glass painted eye. The high relief carvings show the dragon's body coiled behind clouds of smoke and waves. Its serpentine body reveals his 3 appendages with classic three claw anatomy. The relief is solid keyaki "zelkova serrata" wood with the original red patina. The dragon which symbolizes the heavenly realm has control of rain, fire, and earth...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Jewelry : Pre 1700 item #1421635 (stock #gy6031)
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17th Century Chinese Natural Amber Carved Hat Button Ornament

It is 1.18 inches (3 cm) wide by 1.67 inches (4.25 cm) in length. It weighs 5.8 gram.

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

Some of the photos were taken under the sun.


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All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1910 item #1435291 (stock #WN294)
Galerie Hafner
$600.00
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An antique statue of the lucky god Zhang Guolao holding a fish drum, a Chinese percussion instrument. Carved from a large bamboo piece with nice patina. One of the eight immortals of the Chinese Taoist pantheon. Condition: sticks of the instrument lost, some short cracks and chips. Dimension: c. 34.6 cm high. Please compare to item # 1434476, item #1434720, item #1435015 for another carvings of the same group.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : India : Pre 1930 item #1241144 (stock #SK682)
Galerie Hafner
$520.00
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Small Indian deity cast in bronze with dark patina depicting the dancing god Krishna holding in one hand a butter ball. From a Swiss lady's private collection. Condition: patina, little traces of usage. Dimension: 11.8 cm high.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1428286 (stock #BNJwallBrack)
June Hastings
$1,800.00
A pair of 19th C Dresden porcelain wall brackets. Each is highly decorated with hand painted applied flowers. In excellent antique condition, the brackets both bear underglaze blue maker's marks for the Sitzendorf factory. Measures 7 inches high, 6.75" wide, 3 3/8" deep. Circa 1880.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1837 VR item #1180401 (stock #SR8009)

This impressively hand painted pattern was the one chosen by Lord Nelson for his dinner service, 7 1/4" DIAM. Condition: excellent

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1920 item #1170212 (stock #820)
A Chinese Porcelain Jar and Cover profusely decorated with "Famille Rose" (Falangxi) enamels. This item was made in China in the late 19th or early 20th Century, circa 1880-1920, during either the late Qing or the early Republic periods. Condition: excellent - no damages and no restoration...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Paintings : Pre 1920 item #1319383
Zentner Collection
$1,850.00
Japanese hand painted scroll of a woman in beautiful Heian period robes in soft pink and blue with a scrolling vine of chrysanthemums beside her. Red artist chop signed Kasumi Morikage (c.1580 - 1620). Edo Period Size: 55.5" L, 16" W (entire scroll) 17.5" L, 8.5" W (painting only)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1460354 (stock #G0804)
A pair of beautiful late Chinese Qing dynasties ,Famille roses porcelain teacup with cocks motif in excellent condition. H: 5.5cm Marked. $275
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Furniture : Pre 1920 item #1346712
Antique Chinese hardwood Ming style altar table made of jumu wood. With beautiful Original lacquered patina, carved panel edges, and legs with double bar bracing.

late 18th/early 19th Century

Size: 89" L x 21.5" W x 34.5" H
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1400777
Mirrored pair of Chinese late Qing to early Republic period porcelain reticulated marriage lamps. Each of the six-sided shades is painted in famille rose enamels with mirror image floral roundels set against perforated panels which are bordered with a yellow enamel ground decorated with scrolling leaves and flowers...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pottery : Pre 1837 VR item #1180923 (stock #P7113)

We have 3 of these c 1810 Wedgwood 8" pearlware dessert plates with lavender ground at each.

Condition: excellent Height: 8 inches
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre 1800 item #1445044 (stock #gy6320)
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18th Century Chinese Bronze Censer Incense Burner with Fu Dog Lion Ears Xuande Marked

It is 3.75 inches (9.5cm) tall by 5 inches (12.7cm) wide. It weighs 913 gram.

It rubbing of patina, pitting and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Roman : Glass : Pre AD 1000 item #1443926
Rare bag-shaped glass vessel with a rod handle arching over the flared rim. The shoulder decorated with spiral trails. The concave base with a pontil scar.
Semi-transparent light green glass with layers of silvery iridescence.
Glass
Roman, Eastern Mediterranean, 3rd-4th century AD
H. 6.6 cm (2.6 in)
Intact and fine. Rare shape.
Swiss private collection Edgar A. Mills, prior to 1956...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Wood : Pre 1900 item #1197416
Antique Japanese ranma with wonderful large scale hawk sitting in pine tree, beautifully carved on both sides, carved of keyaki (elm) wood, Meiji Period. Size: 59 1/2" x 16 1/4" high x 2" deep.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Paintings : Pre 1920 item #1346055
Chinese mounted fan painting of a pair of ducks in muted colors, with reeds in the foreground, calligraphy and two red chops.

Size: 23.5" L x 14.25" H (19.5" L x 9" H fan only)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1492 item #1278399
Celadon Art Gallery
USD 700.00
Well potted with rounded shoulders, the base with an unglazed foot burnt red color. Body covered by the glaze of bright blue-green tone.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1900 item #1447732
The dove of peace soars through the skies. Made of pique, tortoiseshell inlaid with gold, this charming brooch can rest on your shoulder or perch on your lapel.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Swords and Related : Pre 1900 item #1340187
Spoils of Time
$625.00
A well forged, handsome mokume tsuba in mokko-gata form with katakiri-bori landscape decoration on both the omote and ura. The mokume grain is large and well controlled reminding one of ayasugi hada. In fact, this tsuba is indeed a tosho (swordsmith's) tsuba, being made by [Kai Ju] Kiyonaga and dated the third year of Bunkyo (1863) believed to be the same as KIY 298 referenced in Hawley's, Japanese Swordsmiths...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Stoneware : Pre 1900 item #1492596 (stock #K071B)
The Kura
$350.00
A set of three spouted nesting bowls decorated in the traditional Mugiwara pattern of alternating stripes of russet red, pale blue and orange emanating like rays from the center. The larger bowl is 9.5 cm (just under 4 inches) diameter, 5.5 cm (2 inches) tall...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #849365 (stock #p1091)
A beautiful and rare bucket shaped cup made by the Bow porcelain factory and decorated in gilt, iron red, green, and blue in the kakiemon "Two Quail" pattern. The arrangement of the pattern is also unusual on this piece, with the birds placed directly opposite the handle.

This piece is in superb condition, with no chips or restoration, and showing bright enamels, with a truly minor in the making glaze split at the top of the handle (shown in extreme magnification in the 6th photo). The cup is...

All Items : Antiques : Instruments and Implements : Sports : Pre 1930 item #1484991 (stock #G715)
Circa 1910-1921, very scarce, MacGregor, DEEP GROOVE Golf Club that was designed to significantly enhance the backspin of a golf ball. As history would have it, these clubs actually worked and gave an unfair advantage to those professionals who were adept at using them!

The sole of the club is marked MASHIE NIBLICK. The back of the club is stamped as follows: Guaranteed Forged - R-Z ACCURATE - BAKSPIN (with arrow) MASHIE-NIBLICK and a faint oval stamp with MACGREGOR, DAYTON OH.

In 1921, RI...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910 item #1464219 (stock #BW937)
Edwardian Classical sterling silver bowl. Made by George Nathan & Ridley Hayes in 1904. Round and curved with scrolled open rim and three scrolled leaf supports. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 5 1/2 x D 8 in. Weight: 15 troy ounces. #BW937

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Stoneware : Pre 1492 item #1421793 (stock #398)
A definitely rare and very decorative triod incense censer of the Yuan Dynasty ( 1279 - 1368 ). Well potted Celadon glazed body decorated with a molded decoration. Diameter : 12,1 cm. H : 5,6 cm.Condition : There is one old fiering crack to the body which is so extremely fine that it is nearly invisible to the naked eye. Further in an absolutely perfect condition. IMPORTANT AND HIGHLY UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION REGARDING ALL OUR ANNOUNCED PRICES FOR CHINESE CERAMIC ITEMS : SINCE I`M NOW ENJOYING ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1492 item #986953 (stock #0414)
Beautiful flower shape northern song celadon dish decorated with incised prunus flower at the center. Very good conditions.16cm diameter.4cm high.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1278049
Antique Japanese box made with mixed metal, iron, and leather components with a handle woven with wood, iron studding along its sides, and a removable lid with a small iron handle. It may have been used to store and transport a multitude of items as Japan began to modernize their technology. Circa 1900 Size: 10" height, 9.75" width
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1920 item #1463823
A Japanese impressive brown patinated bronze incense burner with shades, depicting a Shishi standing in a garden of flowers with its mouth open, holding a sphere (koro) with its paws. Rectangular base with engraved band supported by four wavy feet. Made up of three pieces: the base, the Shishi and the sphere. Komainu 狛犬 or Shi Shi dogs are more commonly found as pairs of guardians at the entrance to Buddhist temples and shrines in Japan, usually one with its mouth open and the other...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Korean : Ceramics : Pre AD 1000 item #1440399 (stock #P-343)
A small Korean lidded burial jar from the Silla Dynasty, United Period, 8/9th Century. The jar has an overall stamped design, and shows kiln glossing over its otherwise unglazed exterior. The jar with lid measures about 4 1/2" high x 4 1/2" in diameter. The jar and lid are in very good condition, but there are a few very small chips on the lids' rims. The asking price includes shipping within the USA.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Near Eastern : Stone : Pre AD 1000 item #1484175
Senatus Consulto
$150.00
Reserved
Wonderful Halaf period Booth-shaped stamp seal in a glossy green hardstone (rare!), Syro-Levantine part of Mesopotamia, probably 6th. mill. BC.

A pre-historic / Neolithic seal carved with a fine grit pattern in the base and shape like a boot or foot.

Size: 10 mm. wide and 11 mm. tall.

Condition: About Extremely fine.

Added to the Oberländer collection in 1991. Comes with original ID card from the Oberländer collection and imprint!

Provenan...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1417820
An antique rare Japanese Ko Tansu (Personal Storage Chest) made of Kirinoki (Paulownia) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. Raden (Mother of Pearl) inlay over a burlap black Urushi lacquer foundation. A floral design showcasing a landscape scene of a full moon peeking over mystic clouds with birds in flight and in the water. A footbridge is being crossed by scholars with Wisteria above and Plum trees balancing out the design.

Original bronze fittings and some loss commensurate with its ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre AD 1000 item #1483028 (stock #TR3118)
pigura art shop
$450.00
A rare Song dynasty longquan celadon conical bowl, good condition no damage no chip crack or restoration please see picture for detail, size: 12 cm diameter.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre 1900 item #1019228 (stock #gy4715)
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Pair of 19th Century Chinese Bronze Elephant Altar Pieces

They are 19.2 inches (49 cm) tall measured including the lamp, 8.25 inches (20.9 cm) tall measured including the base without the column by 9 inches (22.8 cm) wide. The total weight is 31.2 Lb.

They have oxidation, surface wears and scratches, missing beads, drilled holes at the bottom, and the top and bottom are not original (as seen in the photos).


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All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1920 item #1322961
Two Chinese carved celadon jade figural toggles: a standing female with right arm above head and left holding sword, on lapis lazuli bead bracelet; together with male with slightly bent knees holding three flowers, on green silk cord; each with russet suffusions; L: 3 1/2" (larger)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1920 item #144302
Asian Art By Kyoko
$650.00
$650.00
This is a representation of Shotoku taishi (574 A.D.-622 A.D.), the young princely protector of Buddhism in Japan. At the age of twenty, he reorganized Japan by promoting Chinese Confucian and Buddhist principles. His well known "Constitution with 17 Articles" was the first written law of Japan. The articles begin by emphasizing the importance of harmony, which is still the foundation of the Japanese culture. The figure is from the Kutani kilns, 7 inches tall
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1920 item #1244638 (stock #JHrm2dragVas)
June Hastings
$750.00
Chinese rose medallion porcelain vase with with 2 dragons. Colors are rich and vibrant. Dating Early Republic it is in excellent condition with just a little expected wear to the gold and measures a little over 6.5 inches high by 3.5" diameter.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Wood : Pre 1920 item #1355113
Zentner Collection
$1,450.00
Antique Japanese ranma, or transom, carved with two rabbits jumping over waves.

Meiji period (1868-1912)

50" L x 20.25" H
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1492 item #1282340 (stock #TR 2532)
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A rare sample of Yuan dunasty 14th century blue and white bowl with calligraphy motif, rounded side with deep center and un glazed base, decorated with under glaze persian blue of flower and Chinese calligraphy motif, bowl has been broken and re attach please see picture for detail, size: 8 cm diameter, 4 cm height.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Stoneware : Pre 1492 item #1399477 (stock ##1963)
Abacus Asian Art
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A very rare covered box with high foot alike or similar with stem cup shape, decorated incised to the top of lotus design and classic scroll below. Possibly Five Dynasty to Northern Song period. Condition is very good, no any chips, no crack and free from any restoration. Height: 9 cm and Diameter: 11,8 cm.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1920 item #1487320 (stock #23-013)
The Scholar's Studio
USD $325.00
Small inscribed and carved Qing Dynasty bamboo root seal Dimension: 1.5 cm wide, 1 cm high.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : Pre 1900 item #961680
A very good Classic Period glass paperweight with a pinchbeck design. The scene depicts the "Descent from the Cross" and shows two centurions, Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus taking the body from the cross while Mary weeps at Jesus' feet. The pinchbeck insert is finished in a silver tone rather than the more common gold. The crystal dome is of very good quality, with excellent clarity and good optical magnification to highlight the detail of the scene. The bottom of the weight retains its ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Ivory : Pre 1900 item #41744
Old Chinese ivory figure of Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy, in a refined and elegant pose. The body is made out of one piece elephant ivory and finish in a term "cold painted ivory" meaning that the color is applied without any firing to fix and harden it. This method of coloring ivory dates back to the Ming times and was particularly popular in the 18th century. This is probably 19th century piece. Her wonderfully tranquil face and the excellent painting make this a desirable piece.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre 1910 item #1171258
Chinese 1910's pair of silver cover boxes, Dimension: 3 5/8" H x 2 1/2" W, in very good condition
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1900 item #1011763
Tall Japanese sectional patinated bronze tripod censer, or incense burner, on a pedestal base decorated on the vertically ribbed body with a relief motif of birds perched on blossoming, leafy branches. The lid has a Buddhist lion-dog (shishi) finial and there is an elaborate animal mask form handle on each side. The base holds a square apochryphal Chinese Ming dynasty Xuande reign mark. Late 19th century. 19 1/2” high x about 10 1/2” diameter. Very good overall condition with an apparen...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Jewelry : Pre 1910 item #1179892
This is a fine piece of jade like glass hairpin with gilt silver, used by qing era courtesan or noble lady.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Devotional Objects : Pre 1930 item #1488717
Vintage Japanese bracelet consisting of 14 rudraksha prayer beads (dried stones / seeds of Elaeocarpus tree which grows in Himalayas and South East Asia) used for meditation by Buddhists and Hindus. The beads are old, their beautiful deep patina testifying to long use. Must have been restrung recently with a stretchy cord allowing for a very convenient way to meditate by putting the bracelet onto 4 fingers and using thumb for moving them and counting. Rudraksha literally means “the tears of Sh...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #389660 (stock #YA-27)
A pair of Imari ware soba choko (soba noodle dipping cups) from the mid-Edo Period (1600-1868,) porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue painted design of "tampopo" (dandelion) and "cho cho" (butterflies.) H.6cm, Dia. 8.5cm. Each cup has the dandelion pattern on front, and butterflies on back. The painting on these cups is wonderfully playful, and a fine example of the stylized brushstrokes of mingei (folk) wares. The pattern of dandelion (or thistle?) and butterflies is unique, and I have yet to s...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Folk Art : Pre 1900 item #1418631 (stock #JB03497)
Nineteenth century classic folk art, an American weathervane of a galloping horse, dimensions 28" by 15" by 3", with contemporary birch wood block mount for display. The piece was acquired in Connecticut. Weather vanes are not my specialty. I know that there are recognized makers (Harris?) but cannot attribute this to any particular source. The piece had bullet holes that have been fixed and smoothed over, so, work has been done to this. The gilt and mustard paint surface, it has been sugge...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1900 item #709161
A pair of Japanese lacquered iron abumi (stirrups) decorated with gold lacquer on a roiro ground with dragonflies (some with aogai inlay) within scrolling leaf background, the interior in red lacquer, different necks, some chips, cracks (on red) and retouching. Edo period (17th/18th century). 11 1/2" high, 4 3/4" wide, 12 3/4" long.