A lady’s kidney shaped silk scent pouch, China c 1900. Satin stitch embroidery of flowers and auspicious bats, the draw string with a paper label saying No 6 Peking China. Width "4/ 10 cm. Condition: fine.
Very beautiful and delicate antique lacquered mask of Xienfang Xiaojie, Miss Vanguard, wearing her characteristic phoenix headdress ; very expressive handwork, remnants of original marouflage.
Due to its quality and sophistication, this mask is probably a rare « court » nuo mask which belonged to the same set as M-T1Q. Very good condition, some lacquer missing (see pix). 24 x 16 cms. 19th C or before. RM 93,145,163; MC 122-125 (see bibliography)
Very big and beautiful antique lacquered nuo mask of Tudi Gong, the "God of soil" and grains, essential in an agrarian country. He is the main actor in Wunuo cult, usually represented with a smiling face, and long eyebrows and beard...
A rare and beautiful original Vung Tau vase with five painted panels of flowers. Condition: One tiny chip on the rim. See photo. Shiny clear glaze gone and some minor staining from under salt water for many centuries. Size:H.11.5cm. W.4.6cm.
A nicely shaped plate with floral design with bat and peach motif painted on the underside for good luck. Nyonya wares are over-glaze polychrome enamelled porcelains made in Jingdezhen in the Kiangsi province of China for the Straits Chinese, or Babas, whose female counterparts are called Nyonyas, hence the term Nyonya ware. Nyonya wares were mainly reserved for festive occasions and special functions. Size: 19.5 x 13.5cm. Condition: No repairs. Normal wear.
Chinese Tang dynasty Changsha bowl. Diameter 15.5 cm Height 5.5 cm. Bowl in good condition except glaze erosion. Free from any restorations or repainted.
A rare miniature figure of Avalokitesvara (Buddha) (God of Compassion) on a plinth. The head is surrounded by a halo. The figure was originally gilded and traces of the gold still remain. The features have been worn from age. Has a nice patina.
Period: Han. 206BC - 220AD
Size: Height = 7.5 cm
Tang authentic pottery plate with a sancai-glazed inner and outer rim. The alternating and flowing green and ochre/brown glazes give beauty to the simple form of the plate. Under magnification, the glaze shows very fine crackle and the edge of the glaze is iridescent.
Period: Tang Dynasty(618 - 907 AD)
Size: Diameter = 23.2 cm (9-1/8 inches)
Condition: Good. No cracks or breaks. Has stacking spur marks from when it was fired. Has a small chip on the rim.
Height approximately 12 cm. Repaired at the spout, there are original parts. A hairline at the rim. In good condition.
Diameter approximately 13 cm. In good condition.
Diameter 19.5 cm. There are several glaze fall. In good condition.
Chinese Tang dynasty Changsha bowl. Diameter 14 cm Height 4.3 cm. Bowl in good condition except glaze erosion. Free from any restorations or repainted.
Chinese Tang dynasty Changsha bowl. Diameter 14 cm Height 5 cm. Bowl in good condition except glaze erosion. Free from any restorations or repainted.
Chinese Tang dynasty Changsha bowl. Diameter 15.3cm Height 5.5 cm. Bowl in good condition except chips (as seen in the picture) glaze erosion. Free from any restorations or repainted.
Chinese Tang dynasty Changsha bowl. Diameter 11.5 cm Height 3.5 cm. Bowl in good condition except glaze erosion. Free from any restorations or repainted.
Chinese Tang dynasty Changsha bowl. Diamater 12.3 cm Height 4 cm. Bowl in good condition except a crack glaze erosion. Free from any restorations or repainted.
Chinese Tang dynasty Changsha bowl. Diameter 13.3 Height 4 cm. Bowl in good condition except glaze erosion. Free from any restorations or repainted.
Chinese Tang dynasty Changsha bowl. Diamater 12.5 cm Height 4 cm. Bowl in good condition except a crack (as seen as in the picture) and glaze erosion. Free from any restorations or repainted.