An impressive Kuro Raku Chawan made by the legendary 12th generation Kichizaemon Kônyû (1857-1932). The name of the Chawan is „Akebono“ - Sunrise.
His childhood name was Kozaburo, later became Kicho (or, Yoshinaga). He was the eldest son of Keinyu, the eleventh generation master. In 1871, he succeeded the family business and became the generation master. In 1919 he retired and took the name as Kônyû. He enjoyed his retirement in practicing tea ceremony and writing haiku...
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty (1644-1911 A.D.) blue and white Porcelain vase of baluster form with a flared neck, finely hand painted underglaze in a vibrant tone of cobalt blue, with 10 writhing five-clawed horned dragons chasing flaming pearls amidst flames and the clouds. the base, painted in underglaze blue with a six-character mark.
MEASUREMENTS:
Height: 22 cm (8.66 inches).
CONDITION: In very good condition, no cracks, chips, restorations, or repairs...
Pair of 1930's Chinese Pink Ground Sgraffito Plate with Dragon & Phoenix Marked Jiangxi
They are 3.66 inches (9.3 cm) tall by 8.46 inches (21.5 cm) wide. The total weight is 3.6 Lb.
They have dark spots, mild skip glazes, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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1900's Chinese Chinese Ge Type Crackle Porcelain Bowl
It is 4 inches (10.1 cm) tall by 9.9 inches (25.2 cm) wide. It is 2.9 Lb.
It has skip glazes, dark spots, stains and surface wear and scratches (as seen the photos).
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Antique Chinese, early 20th century, Republic period, beautifully hand - embroidered lady's handbag made of silk, mounted with a solid brass frame, finely engraved with cranes, trees, and other ornaments. The lock is carved with the figure of a young man with a braid, dressed in traditional Chinese costume.
Metal frame heavily gold-gilded, blackened, and highlighted with silver...
Antique 16th-18th century Tibetan Buddhist gilt bronze Shrine including, base and mandorla for Buddhist deities, also known as 'parikara' or 'prabha' (aureole). The base is decorated with a row of lotus petals and a mandorla chiseled with a flaming pattern.
Since gold was more expensive centuries ago than in modern times, gilding is found only on the front.
CONDITION: It shows its age and use. It has an old patina and gilding with age-related wear...
Antique, early 19th century Chinese Qing Dynasty Canton enameled copper Famille rose box and cover. The top and two sides are finely hand-painted with colorful enamel against a white ground, depicting ladies and attendants at leisure on the garden terrace in rectangular panels. All surrounded by roses with leafy branches on a cobalt blue ground.
The other two sides have the "Shou" emblem painted in brown enamel with gold borders.
CONDITION: It shows age and use. It has an old patina...
Unusual Baule mask with three hair knots, large scarifications around the eyes and on the cheeks. A pendant on the forehead. The Van Rijn archive mentions that , according to oral history’ this mask was collected ca 1900, so it would date from the 19th century. H. 32 cm.
Ex French colonial collection, ex private German collection until 2021.
Amazing Ibeji from Abeokuta with a deep glossy patina, dating from the early 20th century. H. 23 cm.
Ex Ruth van Caelenbergh, Brussels, ex Sylvain Pette, France, ex Ian Shaw, UK, ex Mason Huynh, USA.
Polished surface, restored at the base.
Monumental antique, Chinese, Qing Dynasty 1644 to 1912.A.D green glazed 'Shiwan' ceramic vessel (wine ewer, water jug).
The body of the baluster forms with a flared neck and an averted rim. A short spout shaped like a horned dragon's head, adorned on the front with a large unglazed rectangular panel carved with four Chinese calligraphy characters, and on the back with a short vent tube. The shoulders are decorated with two molded beast masks with loop handles...
Two offering vessels in the shape of an Alpaca, carved from natural stone. In the back a chamber is drilled; it was filled with llama fat or coca leaves. These votive figures were left in the fields as an offering to the Earth goddess Pachamama. H. 6 cm. Dating from the 15th/16th century.
Ex Dick Meijer, Amsterdam.
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty (1644-1911 A.D.) blue and white Porcelain vase of cylindrical form slightly tapering to the trumpet lip. Finely hand painted underglaze in a vibrant tone of cobalt blue, with two dragons, pursuing flaming pearl amidst flames and the clouds.
Base, marked with hand painted in underglaze blue with a six-character mark.
MEASUREMENTS:
Height: 26.5 cm (10.43 inches)...
Antique Chinese Six Dynasties Period 220-589 A.D. Xiangzhou ware, moulded and carved ceramic vessel.
A bulbous body covered with olive-green glaze, ending irregularly above an unglazed foot, surmounted by a trumpet-shaped neck applied on the rim, with a band form of eight lotus petals and set with a separately made fish-shaped spout and looped handle...
Pointed aryballos decorated with compass-drawn scales highlighted with purple dots.
Tongue pattern down the shoulder, above the foot and on the flattened rim. Zig-zag decoration on the strap handle.
For a related, less pointed aryballos, cf. British Museum inv. no. 1860,0201.27.
Ceramic
Early Corinthian, 625-600 BC
H. 10.8 cm (4.3 in)
Fine condition. Intact with peeled off areas on the applied glaze.
Ex South German private collection, since the ...
Intricate carved wall panel circa late 19th/early 20th century, with peach blossom and chrysanthemum floral medallions carved into hexagonal and cruciform shaped lattice work. See second enlargement to see crack and loss to corner- if framed properly these will not show. W: 46cm/18in and W: 24cm/9.5in
Antique, 14th century, medieval European knight's rowel spur with a six-pointed rowel, retaining the original hooked tabs.
REFERENCES:
To view related spur in The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, please see the links below:
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/32...
1. "Medieval Costume, Armour and Weapons" by Eduard Wagner, Zoroslava Drobna, Jan Durdik. PLATE 37. No 4.
2. “Reitzubehör - Das Bestimmungsbuch” by Steinmann. Page.42.
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1900's Japanese Gosu Satsuma Puppy Okimono Marked
It is 3.46 inches (8.8 cm) tall by 4.01 inches (10.4 cm) wide. It is 0.6 Lb.
It has rubbing golds, stains, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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19th century 2-toned ichii (yew wood) netsuke of a seated chubby puppy. Netsuke is skillfully carved in characteristic Hida school ittobori (one cut) style with clever use of wood color and structure to add to the charm of the piece. Wonderful face with surprised expression, eyes are inlaid with black horn, wonderful mellow patina. Signed SUKENORI on the bottom - for information on the artist see NETSUKE & INRO ARTISTS AND HOW TO READ THEIR SIGNATURES by George Lazarnick, p. 1048. Length 1.3 inc...
