Long suzuribako (calligraphy box) with nashiji lacquer background, plum tree decoration in a lake landscape in takamaki-e, kôrin maki-e and kirigane. The plum tree (ume), which blooms at the beginning of the year, announces spring. Its flower is a symbol of protection against demons. On the inner lid, decoration with seven flying birds near a coast with clouds...
Very attractive thick early geomethric style cylinder seal, carved in marble or another calsite stone, Mesopotamia, Jemdet Nasr period, c. 3300-2900 BC.
Nice substantial piece!
Size: 21 mm tall and 15 mm...
A 4 figure group of Pre-Columbian textile dolls, ca. AD 1100 - 1450. They are attached to a 6 in cushion made from cotton, is stuffed with a variety of plant and animal fibers and retains its carrying strap. Each doll is made from different cloth.
Antique Japanese small gold lacquer box of a melon shape, with nashiji (gold flakes) lacquer inside and on its underside. Raised lacquer design of instruments decorate the lid. Meiji Period (1868 - 1912)
Size: 3" L x 2" Wx 1" H
This is an Annamese Blue and White water dropper in the shape of elephant from 15th - early 16th century, found in shipwreck. It was export ware to South East Asian Region, can be in many form eg. elephant, frog, monkey, tortoise, fish, and etcs. Its' glaze and condition overall still intact except of glaze corrosion by sea water. Please ask for enlargement photos or more details of conditions. We ship worldwide FREE using SAL using registered mail
Chinese 20th century Yixing teapot with enamel decorations. 19,5cm wide. 11cm body diameter. 8,5 cm high. Good conditions.
Circa 1900, a lovely Chinese porcelain box featuring a floral theme on all sides with engraved bronze or brass metalwork. In excellent condition including the hinge, this box measures 5" x 3.5" x 2.55".
A bronze sickle with three raised ribs to the outside of the curve and with the reverse flat, Germany, Early Bronzeage bronze sicle, c. 1800 BC. The interesting type with the large knob at the base.
Size: 136 mm.
Condition: Choice Very fine, intact with a nice glossy dark green patina and uncleaned deposits.
Ex. Jens Knudsen, Hamburg, 1970-1999.
Afine large Cizhou floral ceramic vase, Song-Yuan Dynasty c. 12th-14th century AD.
Very decorative vase and quite rare!
Height: 23,5 cm.
Condition: Choice for the type, very thin hairline in the body but intact and unrepaired with typical small spots of missing glaze. Spout is intact without chips. Beautiful patination!
Ex. Danish Private Collection.
17th Century Chinese Bronze Seated Kwanyin
It is 10 inches (25.4 cm) tall by 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide. It is 2620 gram.
It has firing holes, a small hole drilled at the shoulder, pitting, oxidation, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
Some of the photos were taken under the sun.
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This is a Northern Song dynsty qingpai hexafoil bowl from the well known hetian yao or hetian kiln. It has a very artistically free hand incised flower on the cavetto and center of the bowl. It has a beautiful sky blue colour.
Generally it is in very good condition. The glaze condition is good with some minor manufacturing faults and glaze crazing as shown in the pictures. There is only a small nick which has a restoration on it, as shown in picture 3...
Festival costumes for children made and used in the Kanto region. Since this item was used in the summer, men-chijimi is used. This material was the highest quality item for children in the late Edo period. The finest materials are used by skilled craftsmen to draw the finest lines, which are extremely sharp and delicate. The blurring technique gives the hawk movement and makes it dynamic.
The cotton material is hand-spun men-chijimi.
There are some small stains, but they are not noticeable...
Japanese antique burl hand warmer, typically used in the tea ceremony where each participant would have their own charcoal heater. Nowadays, this container (hibachi) can be used to store all manner of small items and makes a delightful table top accessory.
Dates Edo Period 19th century
Size H 6 1/2" x W 13" x D 10"
Probably Ming dynasty or earlier. Artist unknown.
Ink and color on paper, no mounting or framing.
The painting depicts a scholar resting under a tree and five oxen by the river.
The painting has a long rip next to the black ox, and a noticeable damage at the bottom of the paper. Please see pictures for more details.
A rare and wonderful Chinese porcelain bowl with beautiful glaze designs of cranes flying over crashing waters, each carrying a different object of auspicious nature, such as a lotus, a scroll, a fan, a sword, a gourd bottle, and a basket of fruit. Brightly multicolored clouds fill empty space between each bird. The inside of the bowl has a single crane flying over identical wave motifs with smoke clouds with minor wear. Excellent condition...
Fine Tall Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Horse & Rider
This fine and elegant pottery model of a horse and rider was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from a buff-coloured pottery that has been "cold painted" in various coloured pigments. The horse stands alert with its head turned a little to its left. The riders sits upright with his arms outstretched.
This is quite large example with a height of 39 cm (15.25 inches)...
I have too many bronze arrowheads to post separately so here is another group. These are all from China and date from as early as the Western Zhou (circa 700 BC) to as late as the Han period (circa 200 BC). Each of these is a great specimen for collecting, for study, or both. Inquire for individual prices. I will certainly sell them as a group at a discount - just email me with offers or requests.
Pair of Chinese Chinese enameled porcelain vases, depicting bats and peaches against the floral background, having Chinese seal mark on the base, from late 19th/early 20th century period. Size; Height of each vase is 13 inches with no condition concerns.