A Rare Fan-Shape Blue Porcelain Water Dropper: Korea, Choson dynasty, 19th century The curved slab-sided, fan-shape, with a flat base, porcelain water dropper, covered overall in underglaze cobalt blue and by a transparent glaze with high sheen, the bast unglazed. It’s in vey fine condition without any damages, Measurements: 8cm L. x 2.2cm h.

1800s

The well-potted gourd-form vases are decorated with overglaze green, yellow, aubergine and red enamels, characteristic of 18th Century, but the paste appears to be consistent with the 19th Century. There are no chips or restorations, however, one of the vases has an old hairline extending from the mouth and is approximately three inches long. The other vase is undamaged. There are tiny areas of kiln grit on each vase and a bit of grit adhering to the footrings of each...

This is a hammered sheet silver breastplate with the neatest iconography that I have seen. This piece screams pre-Columbian. It depicts a fanged anthropomorphic transformational diety war god figure in full regalia holding 3 double-headed snakes/serpents wearing an elaborate feline/monster headdress showing fierce demon facial features. It shows many levels of patination. It is 7.2" X 5.7". It is attributed to the Chavin culture...

A large and very rare lead glazed earthenware roof ridge tile sculpture depicting a civil official riding a celestial horse with flaring nostrils,bulging eyes and flowing mane. This item was made in Shanxi province, northern China, during the Ming dynasty (1368 - 1644). There is a very closely related example on display in the Victoria and Albert Museum in the Architectural section of the new ceramics display on the 5th Floor (No.2) - Museum no. C.13,14 - 1910...

From our Chinese Blue and White Collection, a very fine and elegant Kangxi Period (1662-1722) phoenix bowl, early Kangxi Period circa 1675-1690, decorated with two well-painted phoenixes and a treed outcropping, all well-executed in a strong blue against a delicately potted pure white body with everted rim. The interior features a single flower encircled within a medallion of double lines. The base is plain...

A Fine Small Blue and White Porcelain Jarlet: Korea, Choson dynasty, 19th century, inscribed 8 characters This unusual cylindrical body wity characters sharply tapering to a raised and recessed ring foot and a sharply sloping shoulder with slightly raised colar, decorated with 8 characters in underglaze blue and an overall slightly green-tinged white glaze. It is in very fine condition but light hairline crack on the rim. Measurements: 8.5cm h. x 8cm d.

A beautiful mid 19th C. Chinese export fan. The fan ribs made of real tortoise shell and with painting on paper. But it has condition problem, for people who knows how to restore it would be a great item. With wooden frame. AS IS. W:18"xH:14-1/2"

A beautiful 19th C. Japanese cast bronze lions (fu dog)playing a ball, with very intricate workmanship and beautiful patina in it's excellent condition. W:7"xH:4-1/2"

Very old mask with an elongated face, with moon and sun signs in relief on the forehead, small eyes, long nose, open mouth showing teeth. Wood, with encrusted patina. Nepal, 18th century. Height: 10 1/4" (26,2 cm). The mask is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Old accident from top to bottom restored locally a long time ago, otherwise good condition. Ex. old European collection.

Nuo theater mask representing the smiling Tudigong, the god of the soil and of cereals in ancient Chinese mythology, wearing a formal cap. Wood, with traces of lacquer, fine dark patina. China, early 19th century, maybe older. Height: 11 1/4" (28,5 cm). The mask is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Old local restorations from top to bottom, otherwise good condition.

A large Tang dynasty green glaze yue jar.Jar found from the bottom of the MUSI river at south Sumatera Indonesia.Jar in good condition no chip, no crack, no restoration.it just has minor glaze degradations at some area. size: 65 cm high

From our Southeast Asia Collection, a very fine 19th century Thai Rattanakosin bronze Buddha exhibiting the rarely seen Pang Ham Phra Kaen Chan mudra, also known as the "Stopping the Sandalwood Image" mudra. This Buddha is especially well-cast with sharp details...

From our Japanese Collection, a superb Kinkozan satsuma vase of tapered ovoid form, Meiji Period 1868-1912, most likely 1880-1890, depicting a finely painted bijin on one panel along with finely painted roosters and flying birds in a garden setting on the other panel. Both main panels are separated by reserves of elaborate gilt work set against a rich cobalt blue ground. Kinkozan signature and impressed mark on the bottom...

Relics of the Nile is pleased to present this outstanding Greek Apulian Kantharos. The piece remains completely intact with beautiful high arching handles on the sides. The kantharos features a detailed figure of Eros on one side with a lady of fashion on the reverse. 17.5 cm in height. Greek, 4th Century B.C. Provenance provided to purchaser.

Edo period, 1700s

Well-carved, lacquered and gilded, seated on a lotus petal base. The mandorla is missing, and there is an old loss to the hands, otherwise, it is in good condition. Acquired in Japan in the early 1970s.

Height: 6 ¼ in.

An attractive cast bronze figure, depicting a dignitary or deity. China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) Condition: As is often seen on Ming bronzes the casting is very thin in several places. This has caused minor holes in the bronze. The backside of the seat is missing. Please refer to the pics. Remains of red and black pigment are visible. Height: 26 cm Please check my other website www.jacknelis-antiques.nl for more Asian antiques.

A rare and very good sample of Vietnamese annamese 14 - 15th century under glaze blue and over glaze enamel large jar, rounded side with globular body and unglazed base, jar decorated with under glaze blue and over glaze enamel of mythical beast and cloud motif, base with brown slip, jar is excavated from east java, broken and re struck, minor touch up on the enamel, very good sample for any one who interested into studying early Vietnamese porcelain.
Size: 31.5 cm height.

A Song - Yuan dynasty longquan celadon large dish with twin fish motif, rounded side with flattened rim and glazed base, dish decorated with rare and clear twin fish motif at the center and raising lotus petal motif at exterior, dish covered with good green glaze.
Dish is in good condition with faint hairline and small nick at the rim, no chip, no restoration, porcelain with good ping sound with finger tip.
Size: 21.5 cm diameter.

Four pieces of old Chinese cloisonne enamelled plates. Very beautiful in color. In excellent condition. D: 3-3/4"

A pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain vases with plum blossom motif. 19th/20th C. In excellent condtition. Marked. H:8"

Relics of the Nile is pleased to present this splendid intact Greek Lekanis for your consideration. The Lekanis remains in excellent, intact condition with only standard wear and minor chips that do not detract. The lid of the lekanis features palmette design with a lady of fashion and a banded design around the base. Both handles remain intact and the piece measures 9cm high x 18cm in diameter. Greece, 4th Century B.C.

Rare Song - Yuan dynasty longquan celadon big single fish dish, rounded side with flattened rim and glazed base, dish decorated with big single fish motif at interior, outer wall with raised lotus petal motif, covered with good green glaze.
Dish is in good condition with crackeled / crack line at the center, no chip, no restoration.
Size: 21.5 cm diameter.

An exquisite Chinese Export Silver piece from the 19th C. A very heavy sauce boat with dragon design. In excellent condition. Signed. W:6-3/4" Weight: 280g.

Relics of the Nile is pleased to present this magnificent ancient Greek Pyxis for your consideration. The Pyxis remains completely intact with no restoration and features a design of palmettes with a nicely detailed figure of Eros on the side. The lid remains in excellent condition with attached handle with braided "knot of Hercules" design. This is a truly rare form and an excellent display piece. 16.5 cm in height. Greek, 4th Century B.C. Ex-Swiss Private Collection.

From our Southeast Asia Collection, a very fine gilded Burmese hsun-ok or offering vessel, late 19th to early 20th century. Gilded offering vessels such as this present example would have been owned by wealthy Burmese families, and used exclusively for bringing food gifts to the monastery...

This rare standing figure of the Amida Buddha still shows remainders of a former very qualityful thick Lacquer Gilding. Ming Dynasty. H : 64 cm.

From our Chinese Blue and White Collection, an unusually fine Qianlong Period (1736-1795) tureen base or shallow basin, depicting a river scene with a large fenced pagoda, a stone bridge, and several people on boats and pontoons, together with a meticulously intricate border of ruyi heads, cash diaper motifs, key frets, butterflies, and other marvelous details.

This piece is top quality in terms of "Nanking Ware" (not to be confused with Nanking Cargo Shipwreck pieces); it really gets no ...

Ca. 1700s / early 1800s

Made for use as a ceremonial offering dish. The glaze has an overall bumpy texture. There are a few minute iron spots. Generally good condition and no damage. Acquired in Hong Kong in the 1960s.

Height: 3 7/8 in.; Diameter: 8 3/8 in.

Early 1800s

Some light-brown stained crazing to the interior, otherwise good condition. Acquired in Hong Kong in the 1960s.

Height: 2 ¼ in.; Diameter: 13 ¼ in.

Ancient Roman Limestone head of a youth with deeply carved eyes, unruly hair and wearing a ceremonial headdress or modius, dating to approximately 200 AD.

This striking Roman Sculpture bears similarities with work produced in what is now Syria and the Levant. It is likely that he was dedicated as a votive figure in a shrine to a God...

A very rare Yuan dynasty qingbai glaze in miniature of pagoda shape, 7 seven layer pagoda with small quanyin figure at inner part, miniature pagoda covered with good bluish qingbai glaze, excavated from trowulan east java.
Pagoda is in good condition with some defect on the roof edge and front gate, very rare shape.
Size: 15 cm height.

Rare Song - Yuan dynasty longquan celadon big single fish dish, rounded side with flattened rim and glazed base, dish decorated with big single fish motif at interior, outer wall with raised lotus petal motif, covered with golden green glaze.
Dish is in good condition no crack, no chip, no restoration, porcelain with good ping sound with finger tip.
Size: 19 cm diameter.

A Fine Buddhist Painting, Chijang Posal,Ten Kings and Attendants: Korea, Choson Period, 19th Century. Unframed panel, multi-color on hemp, 165cm x 119.5cm (65” x 47”), it is in very fine condition, removed from an old frame. *** About this painting; This painting would have originally been hung behind the statue of Chijan Posal and the Ten Kings in the Myungbu-jun, “ Hall of the Underworld” ar Chijang-jun, “Hall of Chijang”...

A Large and Rare Chinese Embroidered 4 Dragon Panel: China, Qing period, 19th Century This is very unusual large embroidered panel with 5 clawed 4 golden dragons, well-woven dark blue satin ground embroidered with gilt-wrapped threads that form the four golden dragons and a flaming pearl surrounded by cloud scrolls, auspicious emblems and unusual flower heads worked in brightly colored silk threads above a very dense three tier lishui and waves with flower heads border, its backing is a d...

Beautiful 8pcs hand made 19th C. Chinese enamel sterling silver wine cups with nut shell carving of Chinese character "longivety". In excellent conditon. Signed. H:2-1/2"

19th Century Korean Black Lacquered Mirror Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay of a pair of cranes, representing longevity and marital bliss, and peaches of immortality and abundant and propitious floral and geometric patterns. As is usually the case, the mirror is replaced. 9 x 7.5 x 4.5 inches, 23 x 19 x 11.5 cm.