A seal that can be dated to mature stoneage, Mesopotamian, Pre-Halaf-early Halaf period, c. 6th. millenium BC.
Interesting early seal, rectangular with a fine grit-pattern in the base and a pierced handle or loop.
Size: 32 mm. long and 18 mm...
A very good Ming dynasty Wanli period ( 1573 - 1620 )blue and white bowl.
Very fine potted porcelain body with a wonderful kobalt blue .
Perfect condition !
D : 4,2 inc.
A Chinese Famille Rose Pot, Qing Dynasty. Diameter approximately 36 cm and height approximately 31.6 cm. The pot has a hair line and repaired.
An ivory netsuke depicting an Oni and a Kappa on a giant lotus leaf. The sculpture captures the moment in which the Oni cunningly pulls the thread to prank the Kappa and steal the cucumber he is holding in his hands.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo 19th century
Dimensions: 2 x 4 x 4.5 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
Japanese antique inro with one compartment, carved of wood and lacquered a very dark brown. On one side, a silvery bat flies through the air. On the other side, a fishing net hangs to dry on a fence. The fishing net is done in gold lacquer and the fence is made of shell inlay. The inside of the inro case is lacquered a deep red with gold edging.
Late Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 2 1/8" high x 3" wide
Bronze Ayutthaya Period Buddha subduing Mara,
back of Base imperfect, 17/18th Century, Thailand, nice dark patina.
Finely potted porcelain dish with milky white glaze, the broad border moulded with ruyi heads. The center with fine depiction of a kirin, painted in green enamel, iron red and some gold. Please refer to: "Kakiemon Porcelain - A Handbook" by Menno Fitski, No. 126. Condition: little wear to painted area, base with a star crack, rim with a short hairline and a firing default. Dimension: diameter: 14.8 cm, 3.1 cm high.
White porcelain dish decorated with underglaze cobalt blue and colored enamels in the Kakiémon style. Japanese work from the end of the 17th century around 1700. It seems to be a creation of the Arita kilns rather than those of Kakiemon because the blue is underglaze. But the exceptional quality begs the question. We know of only one example of porcelain bearing an absolutely identical decoration, it is a small bowl housed in the Baur museum in Geneva. Underside typical Fuku mark...
A large antique Japanese Kotansu made of Kiri (Paulownia) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. Two sliding doors open to a spacious storage area with two small drawers to the side and two full width drawers below. Unusual size that would make the perfect night stand or side cabinet in any room decor.
Age: Taisho Era (1912-1920)
Dimensions: 35 5/8" Wide by 24 5/8" High by 15 1/2" Deep
Large Qajar sherbet spoon carved from wood with boat-shaped bowl. Carved with concentric circles. Please visit the "Victoria & Albert Collections" for further information and examples. Condition: fine, only bowl rim with two tiny chips. From an old Swiss collection. Dimension: 43.5 cm long x 9.7 cm wide.
It is the very nice and rare " Bulb Bowl " form that makes this small bowl to a very special Southern Song - Yuan period Longquan ware Celadon bowl and an additional bonus is the nice "Guan" crackled glaze that covers the body. ( Please look at the images ) Excavated in Central Sulawesi. Diameter : 8,2 cm. H : 4,4 cm. Condition : Perfect
19th Century Chinese Export Silver three(3) pieces Tea Set include pot, creamer and sugar, 4 3/4" high and 2 2/4" high(creamer & sugar), and 5 1/2" wide include handle or spout(tea pot), hand hammered on the entire surface and low Relief chasing Dragons inside the shaped Cartouches, with Bamboo design double Handles on one side, Floral shaped Knob on top, spout next side of handle(not opposite side of the handle), it is more like a triangle shape tea pot...
19th century metal ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) in ball shape with pierced decoration of continuous open cherry flowers. Superb design, full liner to the central hole, bronze (may be tarnished silver) with beautifully worn gilding, excellent patina, wonderful feel of age. Height 13/16 inches.
Very Finely Embroidered Deluxe Pair of Korean Pillow Ends with Two Cranes (symbol of a long and happy life together) and Peonies (symbol of love and prosperity). A very special pair. Mounted and framed, but the frame is in disrepair and should be replaced. 5.5 x 4.25 inches, 14 x 11 cm each.
This is a Japanese antique indigo dye and Bengala dye hemp-Umakake Tsutsugaki-type dyeing.
A very impressive and charming pattern of wheel crests, treasure balls and checkers. There is a slight stain, but it is not noticeable. There is no damage. It's in very good condition. Size:Length:440cm(173.2inch) / Width:67cm (26.3inch)
Chinese wood carved plaque, created by two grandsons in memoriam of their deceased grandmother for what would have been her 70th birthday. The four large characters are "Peng Hu Chang Chun", which translates to "The flagons of the immortal beings in Penglai never get old". Legend tells that the coastal area of Penglai in the Shandong province of China is inhabited by immortal beings of kindness...
A fine CHinese Han dynasty pottery jar. Ht. 19cm. Condition: no chip, no restore, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please ask before ordering.
Antique Japanese box with large lid, lacquered red and black with shell inlay, black lacquer mon of pine tree and writing in black, heavy iron hardware, has holes for tying top to bottom for travel. The inscription on both sides state the name of the confectioner. Trans.: Confectioners Matsuzaka Asano Rokkado. Late Edo Period- Meiji Period (late 19th century).
Size: 17" high x 16" wide x 13 1/2" deep.