Very rare and heavy antique Sino-Thai solid silver mesh belt with magnificent repousse dragon and flower motif on the buckle. Made by an expert and famous local (Bangkok) Chinese silversmith by the name of "Pung Heng" dating to ca. 1850. Exquisite hand made workmanship and stamped/ hallmarked on the inside of the buckle. This type of elegant silver belt was worn by Thai nobility and wealthy ladies in the 19th Century. Practically impossible to find nowadays...

Description:

A straight bamboo stalk was well shaped into a useful walking stick.
In very good condition,the bamboo stick was preserved with nice patina and can be as firm as being used now. A new plastic plug was added at the tip.

Date: 1950s

Length: 88cm.

Chinese Tang dynasty or Five dynasties figure of bird whistle. good conditions except glaze erosion because this item found from under water. 7 cm wide.

Ming Dynasty Shipwreck Blue & White Watow Plate found in Indo Archipelago, from 16th/17th century period, of Birds and Flora design, glaze still intact except some corrosion of sea water but still smooth, no repair or no crack, please feel free to ask for more photos....thanks

Porcelain decorated with carved floral on the center, unglazed base. PERIOD : Yue ware 10th Century MEASUREMENTS: 12 cm width. CONDITION: no chips, cracks or hairlines and free from restoration.

Ming Dynasty Chinese Wood Sculpture of a General on Horseback, with original pigments. 11 x 5 x 3.25 inches, 28 x 13 x 8 cm. Purchased from Askenasi in Paris in 1978 by Irwin Hersey, renowned author on Asian and primitive art, and publisher of the Primitive Art Newsletter in the 1970s. Irwin Hersey was an advisor to museums and prominent collectors, and vetted pieces for many of the international tribal art fairs and Asian art fairs.

A blue & white footed cup decorated with floral spray. PERIOD : Late Ming (1573-1619 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 7.2 cm wide. CONDITION: very good, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations.

Antique Chinese, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), large, blue, and white, porcelain charger or bowl, Swatow Zhangzhou ware. The exterior is hand painted in cobalt blue with abstract swirling designs on crackled ground and heavily glazed and adorned in the center with a happiness symbol within an unglazed stacking ring. The stacking ring prevents the plate from sticking to the other plate during the firing in the kiln...

Chinese porcelain bowl decorated in "famille rose" enamels with lotus flowers, scrolls, greek frise and Chinese characters in medallions. The bowl is accompanied by its cup, its lid and its spoon constituting a complete set of 4 pieces which is extremely rare. In addition, the 4 porcelains are in good condition except for a little chip. The edge of the cup (saucer) was slightly deformed during cooking and took on a silver-gray shade as can be seen in the photos...

Chinese pottery warrior wearing a "wind" hat with side and back flaps, with red and white pigments remaining.

Age: China, Northern Wei Dynasty, A.D. 386 - 535
Size: Height 23 C.M. / Width 7.4 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adhering (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground)...

Small globular jar with six lobed and four lugs covered by qingbai glazed to the foot; unglazed base . PERIOD : Song Dynasty 960-1279 AD. MEASUREMENTS: 9 cm wide, 7 cm hight. CONDITION: Perfect, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations.

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)...

Chinese pottery court lady.

Age: China, Northern Wei Dynasty, A.D. 386 - 535
Size: Height 20.5 C.M. / Width 5 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adhering (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

With good meaning- 虛己而能容Humble to Yourself and You will be Compatible and Inclusive, a hanging scroll of Chinese calligraphy was well done by a talented artist who was unknown to the public.

Date:19th century.

Provenance :Japan.

Length:193cm, Width:34.5cm.

Good conditions . only found damage on the filter inside.

Width approximately 14 cm. Width approximately 12.5 cm.

Chinese double sided woodblock for printing, 33 x17 cm, undated, estimated to be late 19th century. Some insect damage as shown. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.

QING GILT LACQUER OFFERING BOX
Date: 19th century | Qing dynasty
Materials: Pine wood with lacquer
Length: 40.5 cm
Width: 12 cm
Height: 23.5 cm
Provenance: From a Dallas, Texas private collection; originally purchased from Hong Kong in 1982 (sales receipt available)

An interesting 19th century Qing dynasty wood offering box, lacquered throughout in black, red, and gilt gold, featuring a carved reticulated stand with a rectangular cover and a red o...