This is a yellow mat glazed brush pot from the renown Chinese potter Wang Bingrong. The brush pot is potted in high relief depicting a scene of a pair of birds perching on the willow tree on a breezy day and with another bird flying towards it. Behind it is a lovely poem describing the lively scenary. Circa late 19th / early 20th century
The brush pot is in good condition...
Superbly cast bird perch, of curved shape, with two dragon heads and two bird heads in the round. Bronze, with fine greenish patina. Himalayan Region, 18th century. Dimensions: length: 3 3/4" (9,5 cm), height: 2 7/8" (7,3 cm). Excellent condition. A rare and fine piece. Collected In Nepal in 1974 by its former owner.
Superbly cast bird perch, of curved shape, with four dragon heads in the round. Bronze, with fine greenish patina. Himalayan Region, 18th century. Dimensions: length: 3 5/8" (9 cm), height: 3 1/8" (8 cm). Excellent condition. A rare and fine piece. Collected in Nepal in 1974 by its former owner.
Suspended from a small leather belt loop, this old Mongolian pipe pouch has trekked a long way.
This ethnographic relic was clearly hand-made, with a simple closure of leather thongs tied into a traditional knot, and a few beads add a decorative element. For pipe cleaning, there is added piece of twisted metal wire decorated with green thread.
Approx 12" long and about 3" at the widest point.
It is a relic from a nomadic ethnic culture and its condition.....
This early 20th century Famille Rose square brush holder is 5 1/4 inches high and 3 inches wide. It depicts four legendary beauties; Wang Zhao Jun, Yang Gui Fei, Diao Chan and Xi Shi. It is in excellent condition.
Wonderful old Japanese Imari boat, incense burner (koro) or a nice dish for ... sashimi with soy sauce and wasabi in one side, circa Meiji period (1868-1912).
8 1/4" long x 4 1/2" wide x 3 1/2" tall
Beautiful Japanese antique Imari charger, circa Meiji period (1868-1912).
Dimensions: 14 1/4 inches in diameter x 2 1/2 inches deep
This is a small porcelain brush washer in the shape of a half persimmon with large scallop rim in mat gold colour. The interior is glazed in uneven turquoise colour. This is a late Qing dynasty piece probably of the early 20th century.
There is no crack, chip, glaze fritting, repair or restoration. There is only a minor firing fault as shown in picture no. 6 and minor bubble burst on one of the bud. Overall, it is in good condition...
Beautiful and dramatic antique Japanese isho tansu (clothing chest) from the Nihonmatsu area, 2-sections,
made with keyaki wood front and sugi wood frame, safe box with key, lovely original deep red/orange translucent lacquer finish, iron hardware, Meiji Period (1868-1912).
Size: 47 1/2" high x 45 1/4" wide x 18 1/2" deep.
Decorated with four stylized panels revealing the Buddha on the lotus throne, the background is painted with flower and leafy scrolls, with a mark reads “Yung Cheng” on the bottom.
Age: Chinese, Qing dynasty, 19th century
Measurement: Diameter 20 C.M. / Height 25 C.M.
Condition: With a cracked line starting from the mouth rim to the upper part of the jar. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details...
Lime box of round shape, its lid with embossed decor of the Buddhist Wheel of the Law on top, foliage design under it, surmounting a series of dragons in clouds below, the whole on an elaborate tiny lotus decor. The sides of the lid are decorated with a geometric incised design of a cross and a kind of Greek key. The sides of the body of the box are also decorated with this cross and Greek key design. Beneath the box, an incised decor of Buddhist svastika and flowers...
decorated with colorful Chinese emblems on white background.
Age: Chinese, Qing (Ching) Dynasty, circa 19th century.
Measurement: Diameter 10 C.M./ Height 10.5 C.M.
Condition: Each with partial repaired mouth rim and foot, with some small chips to mouth rim. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipping: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.
This small elaborate Buddhist monk's medicine bottle is sewn into a larger pouch of burgundy homespun wool fabric with yellow/gold silk lining. When worn, the stopper would be securely held in the bottle by a system of handmade cords and bands. The medicine bottle would be worn outside the robes and suspended on the Monk's belt. These were used for both travel and ceremonies.
Antique Japanese Carpenter Reel, Sumi Tsubo, Ink Line. 9.25 x 3 inches, 23.5 x 8 cm. It is rare to see sumi tsubo (Japanese carpenter's reel or inkline used for layout) fully intact with all its parts, including line and original stick pin, like this one. The Japanese word for tools is Dogu, which was originally the word for an itinerant monk's belongings. It alludes to the spiritual value which craftsmen put on their tools...
Antique Japanese Carpenter Reel, Sumi Tsubo, Ink Line. 8.25 x 3.5 inches, 21 x 9 cm. It is rare to see sumi tsubo (Japanese carpenter's reel or inkline used for layout) fully intact with all its parts, including line and original stick pin, like this one. The Japanese word for tools is Dogu, which was originally the word for an itinerant monk's belongings. It alludes to the spiritual value which craftsmen put on their tools...
A rare oval und convex shaped Japanese iron sword guard with two amaryu in gold nunome. Condition: good. Dimensions: 6,9 cm high x 6,1 cm wide.
Attractive Burmese 18th Century AVA Stucco Head of Buddha with very gentle/serene expression, condition good, mounted on temporary base, size: H. 19cm x W. 15cm x D. 14cm. Rare collector's item!
A rare 16th Century AVA Period Limestone Head of Buddha (Burma, 1287 - 1752) with sweeping eyebrows over downcast eyes, typical of Ava art-style, well modeled lips and elongated ears. Carved in high relief as most likely originally set against a back slab. Condition good, one small chip on tip of nose. This head has been nicely mounted on a black stand. Size: H. 20cm x W. 13cm x D. 12cm, excluding stand.
Rare stucco Bodhisattva, mounted, Shan State, Burma, 18th Century, condition: shows age (see enlargements), but still attractive, size: H. 24cm x W. 15cm x D. 13cm
Attractive hand carved stylized wood with gilding, 19th Century, China. Mounted, condition: carving very good, base needs some fixing.
Size: L. 20.5" x H. 10" x D. 3"
Mounted bronze torso of Buddha, 18th Century, Thailand, condition: good, size: H. 9cm x W. 9cm x D. 4cm
Mounted bronze torso of Buddha, 18th Century, Thailand, condition: good, size: H. 5cm x W. 5cm x D. 2cm
Very nice serene bronze head of Buddha, Ayutthaya Period, 17th Century, Thailand, mounted on clear plexiglass base with bronze rod. Condition: good, size: H. 7cm x W. 4cm x D. 5cm
This small hinged metal case is covered with leather and opens to display both red ink pot and personal ivory chop. The person's name on the base of the chop is clearly carved. Leather in old China was very expensive...the owner of this chop must been a person of both status and wealth. The leather shows age but is intact and set is in very good condition. The case measures 2.5" X 1+" This is a rare old piece.
This is a wonderfully detailed silver needle case which was worn hanging from the belt. It has it's original long leather thong and silk tassel. Each side of the silver case has a central stone bead...one coral, one turquoise. The sides of the case (not pictured) have incised cloud/wave pattern. When opened, the case has copper with fabric arm to hold the needles.
For indigenous and nomadic people, needles were an essential and valuable tool for survival of daily life...
Rare Bronze Buddha contemplating the Bodhi Tree (position), emerald green verdigris patina, 18/19th Century, Shan State, Burma, condition: good, size: H 20cm x W. 6.5cm on a round base
Very attractive hand carved wooden roof bracket with Naga, 19th Century Thailand, red patina with traces of gilding. Massive single piece of teak carved throughout on both sides. Condition: very good, size: H. 63cm x W. 5cm x D. 19cm. Rare find!
A pretty and delicate Chinese Porcelain Dish decorated with butterflies and gourd vines in polychrome enamels upon a striking turquoise background, Republic Period, very good condition, size: H. 2cm x 14cm diameter
Nice Qing Dynasty Blue & White fine Porcelain Dish with SHU Character decor on exterior, 19th Century, China, with markings. Condition: good with very tiny inconsequential nicks on upper rim. Size: H. 4cm x 13cm diameter
A late Ming Dynasty Swatow Bowl, polychrome enamels (iron red, turquoise, green and black). Faded iron red band/decor just below inner top ring and double ring around inside medallion. Lingzhi with central decoration. Underglazed symbolic mark. Condition: good except somewhat faded enamels and hardly visible nicks on top and bottom rim, no hairlines nor repairs. Size: H. 7cm x 13cm diameter
Rare Silver alloy Buddha, Ayuthaya period, Bhumisparsha Mudra position, late 17/18th Century, Thai, on antique gilded wooden base. Condition: good, size: H. 10.5 cm x W. 7.8cm x D. 3.7 cm excluding base.
Attractive Khmer Sandstone statue of Prajnaparamita (Goddess of transcendental wisdom), Bayon, 12/13th Century,
condition: repaired below waist around flower area. Size: H. 29cm x W. 11cm x D. 7cm.
Very rare stucco head of Garuda, mounted,
pre 17th Century, Siam. Codition: fair, beak missing and some chipped areas as per photographs, size: H. 19cm x W. 14cm x D. 10cm
Rare quality nobori Japanese banner for Boy’s day; beautiful hand-dyed work of the samurais on cotton. The nobori banners were originally used in the battlefields to shift the troops and to show the warriors the location of their generals. The designs on the banners were much simpler then and some were quite large. They must have had a scaring effect on the enemy when
they saw so many flying banners in the sky approaching towards them.
When Ieyasu (Tokugawa) took a control an...
Rare Thai Classical Painting of the Legend "Maktri & Prince Kahtah". Nice rendering of Siamese architecture with dormant lions in the forest. This is an original painting, not a print or reproduction. Condition: good, size unframed W. 50cm x H. 60cm. This painting is framed with glass. 19th Century.
This is a terrific bronze bell from the Khmer culture in ancient Viet Nam or Thailand (circa 1200 AD). It weighs 250 grams and measures 6.8cm across the opening. It shows no signs of repair or restoration. It has a fantastic green/blue patina and there are even remnants of cloth or wood fibers mineralized in the surface.
This is a very nice pottery vessel from the Ban Chiang culture in ancient Thailand, Udon Province (circa 200 BC). It has very intricate, geometric designs typical of Ban Chiang pieces. The designs are both incised into the clay and then painted. Incised and painted, pedestaled pottery is one of the rarest types. As with most ancient pottery, this piece has been professionally restored from large fragments. It is roughly 18cm tall. Pieces such as this regularly sell for over $1000. Don't miss thi...
SONG Celadon pot-vase with light green-ash glaze, China, condition: good except one chip on foot/base, size: H. 3cm x 3.75cm diameter
Miniature SONG DYNASTY green Celadon vase, China,
Condition: overall good, except 2 chips on lip, size: H. 3cm x 4.25cm diameter.
Attractive miniature Celadon vase with light green glaze, SONG DYNASTY, China, condition: good, size: H. 4cm x 4.75cm diameter
Exceptionally beautiful gilded Bronze Buddha seated in lotus position on a high throne decorated with knobs, 17/18th Century, Shan State, Burma, condition: good, one small area of base has bronze missing/worn, otherwise outstanding specimen, size: H.22cm x W.11cm x D. 5cm
Bronze Buddha seated in lotus position on a high throne decorated with knobs, subduing Mara, 18th Century, Shan State, Burma, with
some red patina, condition: good with
a small portion of bronze missing on back side of base. Size: H. 17cm x W.8cm x D. 5cm. Nice specimen and serene expression.
Nice Small Globular Porcelain Craquele Miniature Vase, brown lip, 18th Century, China, condition:good overall, size: H. 5cm. x 5.5cm diameter
Small Chinese Globular Craquele Vase, with brown lip, base without glaze, 18th Century,
condition: good, but one nick on lip, size: H. 5cm. x 5.5cm diameter
Nice old traditional Chinese opium scale with travel case. The measuring stick is ivory and marked to indicate weights. Approximately 13 inches long, this piece is obviously old and shows signs of use but is in good condition.
Unusual stone sculpture of head, backside shows a hand behind the head, 17/18th Century, AVA Period, Burma, mounted, condition: good apart from some minor nicks, size: H. 11cm x W. 8cm x D. 9cm
Rare ancient Thai Bamboo Carrying Pole (for hanging baskets of goods at each end) with hand carved stylized wooden ends, 19th Century, can be ideally used for hanging/displaying special textile/fabric such as ikat, 19th Century, Thailand. Condition: good, size: L. 157 cm x W. 4.5cm
Hand carved wooden monks/disciples, red patina with heavy gilding, 19th Century, Burma, condition: good, but one statuette has some damage on front base (enlargement # 2), size: H. 16.5cm x W. 7cm x D. 8.5cm,
sold separately @ $ 195.-- each, so please specify your choice if one. Thank you.
Nice pair of bronze/brass Mandalay disciples, condition: good, with one small piece missing on bottom/back base of one figure (enlargement # 3), 19th Century, size: H. 14.5 cm x W. 7cm x D. 9cm, Origin: Burma, only sold as a pair
Attractive Sawangkhalok Celadon Dish with light Olive Green Glaze, condition: very good, one faint inner hairline (no chips nor repairs). Foot and outer top rim are unglazed. Size: H. 5cm x 21cm in diameter, Siam
Ming Dynasty Blue + White Bowl, condition: fair, has minor chip on top rim and foot,
no hairline nor repairs, size: H. 8cm x 14 3/4 diameter
SONG DYNASTY Celadon Vase/Pot with Olive Green Craquele Glaze and 2 loops, China. Size: H. 7cm x 7cm diameter, condition: good
Ash color SONG DYNASTY and Period Celadon with rib like ridge design from top to bottom, 2 loops, bottom/foot not glazed, small chip at lip/opening and a firing imperfection, condition otherwise good, size: H. 7.5cm x 9.5 cm diameter
Olive Green SONG DYNASTY Celadon Vase with top incised band decor, craquele, bottom is not glazed, condition: good, size: H. 11cm x 10.5cm diameter
Unusual Coiled MING Chinese Bronze Dragon-Chilong, stylized head with scales on top and fancy tail, very artistic, good condition, 18th Century, size: H. 15cm x 6cm diameter in center, dark patina.
Comes with heavy copper vase (see our item # 845040)
Terracotta statuette of immortal God of power, authority, fortune/success standing holding a scepter, has a longevity seal (shou) character/medallion stamped on the center back, good condition, late 18/19th Century, China, size: H.10cm x W.4cm x D.3cm
Terracotta statuette of Immortal God of longevity and health holding a staff, has a longevity seal/character/medallion (shou) stamped on the back below hair, good condition, late 18/19th Century, China, size: H. 9.5cm x W. 4cm x D. 3cm
Antique Japanese samurai doll, a flag-bearer sitting on a chair, 15 inches tall to the top of his head. This is a popular retainer doll paired with a general doll for the Japanese Boy’s Day. All the retainer dolls are usually not handsome; some look quite funny contrary to the handsome general dolls. You can even see a size difference for some in the set; there will be a big handsome general doll and a small retainer doll with a funny face to enhance the difference. The armor and clothes on ...
Japanese tobacco pouch and kiseruzutsu pipe case in carved red and black lacquer (tsuishu, tsuikoku) with Chinese sages in a rocky landscape. The pouch is delicately hand embroidered in brown tones with the finest silk thread depicting flowers (morning glories?) and leaves with vines. The pocket inside is made out of a Sarasa fabric (treasured cotton fabric by tea masters from Edo period - they were originally brought from India during 16 - 17 centuries ) which is lined with a soft leather. ...
Large and massive brass Oil Lamp (5 wick burners), 19th Cent. condition: excellent, size: H. 72cm x 20.5cm diameter at base.
We also have a smaller pair of the same period/design, size H. 26 cm x 10 cm at base. All in good condition.