Northern Indian Mogul dynasty 1526–1858, established by Babur, Muslim descendant of Tamerlane, the 14th -century Mongol leader. The Mogul emperors ruled until the last one, Bahadur Shah II, was dethroned and exiled by the British; they included Akbar, Aurangzeb, and Shah Jahan...

This is one of a pair of wooden (not papermache) chinoiserie footed plates made for export. The central medallion Japanese scene is classic and the rim has ornate panels of individual woman in various poises. Each side has handle shaped and painted as an ivy leaf.

On the black lacquered back is the rement of a very old label. Plate is 10.75 inches at the widest point...

Beautiful Japanese antique small tansu with locking bar (bo), 3 drawers behind locking bar, locking bar has key and elaborate hardware with kiri mon, bottom drawer has large metal raised lock plate with crane, safe box in lower right hand corner with more metal hardware, two small interior safe drawers, front of keyaki (elm) wood, original finish, Meiji Period. Size: 24 3/4" high x 23 1/4" wide x 13" deep.

A large and heavy European shape serving dish decorated in underglaze blue with deer, bamboo and pine trees in a river landscape. This item was made in China for export, circa 1750, during the reign of the Qianlong emperor (1736-1795). Condition - there is a well restored rim chip with associated 5.5cm (2.2inch) hairline (please view enlargements 5 & 6) and there are minor glaze imperfections...

Decsription:

Condition:
Generall in very good condition without and chip, crak, resoration or repair. Only manufacturing fault.

Dimension
The height of the longquan ribbed tea pot 15.2cm and the width is 16.5cm

Interesting looking Japanese theater doll, dressed as a Chinese warrior, Kan-U (Guan Yu, Chinese), a Chinese legendary figure from the Three Kingdoms era. The story of the turbulent warring period in Chinese was written by Luo Guazhong in 14th century in his famous novel "Romance of the Three Kingdoms". It became popular among the neighboring countries. In Japan, it was played in puppet doll theaters (Joruri) and Kabuki theaters in late 17th century Edo period...

A rare and genuine Bronze OPIUM WEIGHT OF TOE-MYTHICAL LION from Burma, ca. 1680. Octagonal Base (nearly circular) with curvilinear mouldings over the chest and face. Dark, natural and rich beautiful patina. Very good condition. Has small round depression on back of base. Weight: 62 gr. (4 tical) Size: 34 mm. height. Collector's item.

Old Japanese teppo (pistol) style candle holders which appear to be made from old pieces. Each piece is 21 inches long and quite heavy. These will probably work well along the wall of a country style room.

A Very Rare/Old/Fine Korean Prunus Ink Scroll Painting-17th -18th C.: $3,500 Korea, Joseon dynasty, 17th to 18th century, signed San Hae Gaek (山海客-sealed in black in sqare). Hanging scroll, ink on paper; depicting a boldly brushed prunus tree trunk issuing slender twigs of blossoms, surrounded by a poem of 28 Chinese characters and a painted square seal to the lower left. It’s in fair condition with some tears and wrinkles with age, and meaures 37”h. x 22 3/8” d...

This is an exceptional Famille Rose and Encre de Chine Porcelain Snuff Bottle of globular form, with a gilded ruyi band decorated straight neck, a wide gilded mouth, and a raised recessed oval footing. The entire bottle is decorated with scrolling Encre de Chine Vines and pink lotus blossoms, set atop a white background. It comes with a two-tone green celadon jade stopper in the form of a flattened capsule...

Born the second son of Ryônyû, the 10th Raku Kichizaemon Tannyû took over the family kiln in 1811 at the age of 16 and served until his retirement and subsequent handing on of the title of Kichizaemon to his son-in-law Keinyû some 34 years later. Retaining many of the unique stylistic innovations of his father including his clay trimming technique, Tannyû went on to establish several new family kilns and to produce wares for both 10th and 11th Tokugawa Lords...

Mid 18th century
Early Qianlong period, Qing dynasty
Porcelain with overglaze famille rose enamels
d:22.5 cm
Perfect condition
From a Belgian collection

A fine cylinder seal of a very large and thick size for type and carved depiction, Mesopotamia, somewhere around 3000 BC.

Nice symethric style in high relief within concenthric borders. The seal looks to be inspired by the style of the Jemdet Nasr, but to us the carving looks like there's an Archer is shooting a bow against an animal and another animal behind, highly stylized.

SizE: 30 mm. tall and c. 18 mm...

Small ceramic cup of celadon color, with crackled glazing. Incised lotus motif at its center. China, Ming Dynasty. Diameter: 11.5 cm. Height: 3.3 cm. Very good condition.

Ancient Egyptian and Near Eastern Faience and Glass beads, various sizes . Nice lot beautiful blue beads.

Antique Japanese bronze hiten (Sanskrit, apsara), celestial musician. Seated on swirling clouds, she moves her flute to her lips to play. Stylistically represented in the Indian or Southeast Asian traditional garb of bodhisattvas with high crown, elaborate pectoral jewelry and flowing drapery. The billowing clouds on which she sits have a green patina.

Age: Taisho period (early 20th century)

Dimensions: 15" high x 9" wide x 7" deep

Japanese small amber carving of a frog resting on a leaf. The golden yellow amber has natural inclusions.

Dimensions: 1 3/4" x 1 3/4" x 1" H

A very rare ancient biblical Iron Age pottery wine flask with a cup

Dated from, 1000 - 900 BC "Time of the Kings of ancient Israel"

Measurements: Length: 22 cm - Width 12.5 cm

Nicely displayed on a plexi-glass stand of high quality

Condition: Minor professional repair hard to see at the rim of the cup otherwise intact and in very good condition

Found in Jerusalem, Israel

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