A lovely little Chinese bronze belthook, dating to early Han Period, ca. 200 BC-9 AD.
The belthook decorated with scrollwork on the front and has a central knob on the back. Wonderful azurite blue and green patina.
Size: Nearly 6 cm. in lenght.
Provenance: The old collection of Torunn Gulliksen Ihlemann og Jens Thygesen, formerly Kunsthallen auctions, København. Ex. Bruun Rasmussen auctions 1723/1544
An exceptional and quite substantial bronze belthook, Chinese, dating to the Eastern Zhou dynasty - Warring States period (475–221 B.C.).
The gilt bronze surface cast as a feline mask embellished with twisted sashes heightened with raised commas enclosing a circular plaque; a long post terminating in a dragon's head hook. The front with fine gilt preserved in the devices, reverse with circular form knop.
Size: 8,7 cm...
Porcelain vase with splashed decoration in green, yellow and aubergine enamels.This small size reminds me of an desk object like a small vase to decorate the table of a scholar.
One crack. H:78mm
Small bat-shaped water container. It is in porcelain covered with a beautiful green glassure and is pierced with 4 openings, a small one at the mouth, 2 others on either side of the ears and a large one at the back.
Was to serve as a water cup, either as a dropper, perhaps as an oil lamp or an incense holder, or several functions at the same time. It is a rare and charming object which is also auspicious.
Good condition, normal wear for a centuries-old object...
Large Chinese late Qing dynasty export porcelain punch bowl decorated around the circumference in famille rose enamels with birds, flowers, and butterflies. A dense polychrome enamel border extends around the interior and exterior of the top. A few blue bats are scattered on the exterior border and gilt highlights the rim. 14 1/4" diameter x 6 1/2" high. Late 19th century. Very good overall condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs...
Blue and White Yuhuchunping, decorated with slight fat body like typical early Ming period like Hongwu period, with 7 level decoration of a private kiln with main decor of the Phoenix's in the middle. Late Yuan dynasty 14th Century. Condition is very good, no any chip, no any crack and free from any restoration. Height: 29,7 cm.
A blue and white decorated to the interior and monochrome cafe au lait at the exterior. Qing Dynasty Kangxi period. Condition is good with minor chips to rim and a hairline appear to the rim, no any restoration. Diameter: 21,5 cm.
Height: 45cm (18 in)
Width: 19cm (7.6 in)
Large Chinese porcelain blue and white vase; shows individuals in a mountanous landscape setting; fine painting throughout; early 20th century; good condition
A blue and white bowl, decorated with figures of the old man, children or attendant and a scholar to interior center. Condition with a soft hairline to rim, otherwise is very good condition. Base with Da Ming Wan Li Nien Zhe, but possibly slight later approximaetly Transitional to Kangxi period. Diameter: 18 cm.
A pair of Chinese pottery round jars.
Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220
Size: Height 29.5 - 29.8 C.M. / Width 30 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adherings (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
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Large Guan Jar, decorated with a pair of the Dragons below continuously chrysanthemums. Condition is perfect with no any chip, no any crack and free from any restoration. Found at Kalimantan area more than 20 years ago. Yuan Dynasty 13th-14th century Cizhou ware. Height: 27,5 cm.
A rare Qingbai incenses burner, standing on three legs and open work to the top with floral sprays. Condition with a firing crack to the lower rim, further with no any chip, no any other crack and free from any restoration. Southern Song Dynasty or later. Jindezhen ware. Diameter:
Chinese pottery granary jar, with cylindrical shape, decorated with bands of incised lines, and supported by three legs.
Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220
Size: Height 28.1 C.M. / Width 20.5 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adherings (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground)...
Chinese pottery granary jar, with cylindrical shape, decorated with bands of incised lines, and supported by three legs.
Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220
Size: Height 26.6 C.M. / Width 20.8 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adherings (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground)...
Chinese pottery granary jar, with cylindrical shape, decorated with bands of incised lines, and supported by three legs.
Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220
Size: Height 27.8 C.M. / Width 19.8 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adherings (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground)...
Antique Chinese porcelain planter. Circular in form with foliate rim. The body of the planter is decorated with a colorful enamel scene of frolicking horses. A meadow landscape is beginning it's spring time blossoming of fruit trees and willows bear new leaves. Low mountains rise up in the distance and birds fly over a pond. Possibly painted by Lao Sholing who was famous for his depictions of horses...
It is a small container which is carved in a black stone which is not very hard. I think it is a soapstone. It was covered with a layer of solid red lacquer which has partially worn away with use and time. The central receptacle is flanked by 2 dragon heads which have their mouths open. The mouths are pierced with holes as for a teapot. It appears to be a 2-light oil lamp...
Antique Chinese small rectangular stand. Carved of zitan wood and fitted with an inset marble top. Elegantly arching cabriole legs and finely carved cusped edges.
Age: Republic Period (early 20th century)
Dimensions: 3 5/8" high x 9 1/4" long x 5 1/4" deep