Roman bronze figure of Eros, He is holding a bag of some kind under his left arm and his right arm extended out and at one time had something in his hand now just a hole where the piece fit in remains , This piece has a nice dark brown patina and some mineral deposits. The surface has been worn down from years of handling .
According to tradition which was made by Eratosthenes, Eros was principally the patron of male love, while Aphrodite ruled the love between men and women...
This pair of antique Chinese sleeve panels have wonderfully detailed hand embroidery of satin, seed, and couching embroidery techniques. The panels are bordered with plain silk of the period
total length 21.5 x 9 inches wide
Diameter approximately 16.5 cm. In good condition.
Diameter approximately 17 cm. Repaired.
Diameter approximately 15 cm (across the masks). Repaired and new patina added. In good condition.
Diameter approximately 11 cm ( across the handles). In good condition.
A rare Polychrome Woodcut "Artisansin Straw" by Mitsuoki Tosa (1617 to 1601), Japan, framed. From a collection of Artisans. Good condition, size: 19.5" x 13.75". Tosa Mitsuoki was one of three outstanding Tosa painters to the imperial court, also known as "Three Brushes".
An impressive and hard to come by pair of Japanese architectural lanterns that once flanked a Japanese Buddhist temple...
Late Qing vase in Ge glaze
This vase is a Qung Dynasty TongZhi era vase
This is a finely made Blue and White Porcelain Snuff Bottle, of tubular form with straight neck and rolled rim, resting on an unglazed footing, with a patterned band around the shoulder and neck. It depicts three figures with a donkey. It has a six-character Yongzheng mark on the base in undergrlaze blue. It comes with a rosette ceramic stopper...
Antique Japanese reclining black bull, wonderfully sculpted in Ceramic. Painted low-fire ceramic in good condition. Very heavy and charming. Great life like detail.
Meiji Period (c. late 1800's).
Size: 11" high x 23" long x 11" deep.
Antique Japanese two section Kiri wood Nihon Matsu tansu with top and sides lacquered in deep red. This chest has four large and medium drawers with decorative backplates handles, and large iron locks incised with different flora. The top section has a side lockbox with three small drawers inside. A working key is included. Dates from the Edo Period c1850.
Size: 38" height, 33.25" width, 16.75" depth
Antique Japanese imari vase with a rounded middle and fluting mouth and foot. Two small grey and yellow fu dogs serve as handles. The body of the vase has bright yellow enamel background with scrolling vines, and images of fu dogs playing with each other. The bottom of the vase is marked in red.
Meiji Period (1868 - 1912)
Size: 12" height, 7" width
Perfectly potted porcelain body, decorated in underglaze cobalt blue with the very rare motif of ruyi - shaped panels containing lotus sprays divided by pendent tassels encircling the body. Jingdezhen ware, mid to late 15th. century.
Diameter : 15 cm. H : 6,7 cm. Condition : Perfect. Please see a similar decorated Meiping vase offered at Christies Hong Kong, Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, part 1, Nov. 2011, Lot 2995.
This is a 19th century Japanese Netsuke depicting a standing Shoki, the demon-queller, with his drawn sword on his right arm; a stern expression on his face. Some of the porous characteristic of this material is observed on the bottom of the netsuke. Nice, uneven himotoshi shows signs of use. Unsigned. It measures 1.08 inches (2.8cm) wide, and 2.02 inches (5.1cm) tall.
This is an Early 19th century Japanese Netsuke depicting a Roaring Shishi standing on its hind legs with its paws resting over a large ball. A young shishi is by his side, imitating the actions its actions. Large, uneven himotoshi, Rich patina. Unsigned. Netsuke measures 2.02 inches (5.1cm) wide, and 1.62 inches (4.1cm) tall.
This is a rather rare Early 19th century netsuke depicting a book and a hat placed atop a richly decorated stand. Possibly a one-o-a-kind theme. Signed Hidetomo. Netsuke measures 0.75 inches wide (1.9cm), 1.12 inches (2,8cm) long, and 1.27 inches (3.2cm) tall.