1800s or earlier
This representation of the female deity in seated position retains its old brown patina with areas of verdigris both on the exterior of the image as well as the interior of the base. The overall condition is very good with some minor wear but no apparent damages. Acquired from a Chapel Hill, NC estate, originally collected in the 1930s.
Height: 3 ½ in.. Width: 2 5/8 in.
DESCRIPTION: A large Chinese porcelain pillow decorated in underglaze blue with fish and aquatic plants surrounded by clouds. Dating from the 19th C., Qing Dynasty. CONDITION: A few old chips to the rims. DIMENSIONS: SIZE: 10 1/2" long (26.7 cm) x 5 1/2" high (14 cm) x 5" deep (12.8 cm).
Antique Chinese lapis bottle with raised carvings of a taotie motif over squared spiral designs with dragon heads, and pierced spiraling dragons on the bottles' sides. There are carved downwards pointing leaves near the top with two handles in the form of beast heads and carved rings. The lid has an artichoke shaped finial. Comes with a delicate hardwood stand with silver inlay.
18th/19th century circa 1800
Size: 7" height (8.5" w/ stand), 4.5" width
Antique Chinese lapis bottle, with detailed carvings of a beautiful woman in flowing robes standing beside a small boy holding a peach, who appears to be handing the woman a leaf. The flip side of the container is carved with a long-stemmed sunflower and puffs of smoke. The lid has reticulated carvings of a sunflower and stems with two birds perched upon it. circa 19 century
Size: 4" height, 2.5" width
Description:
One rock crystal carving was nicely rendered as a reclining scholar.
It was in obvious old condition by the convincing characteristics.
Date: Ming to Early Qing Dynasty. 17th Century,
Width:9.2cm, Height:6.3cm.
Charming round monochrome vase with gorgeous rich oxblood/cranberry colored small speckled glaze. Lip has slight white ring, adding character to this small decorative piece.
18th Century (Qing Dynasty)
Dimensions: 3" High X 4" Diameter
DESCRIPTION: A small black lacquer Chinese cabinet, the front doors with male and female figures in a courtyard setting gazing onto a lake beyond. The doors are surrounded by a border of pomegranate leaves and fruit with a vase on either side. The top, back and sides are lacquered black with faint floral decorations. Originating from Shanxi Province, this box is in "all original" condition with no repairs or replacements, including the original metal door fittings...
ive Dynasties Yue Ware Small Double Gourd vase with globular shape, unglaze base. This very rare piece is found in Musi River, Palembang-Indonesia. Diameter, base: 4cm, Height: 7,5 cm No chips, cracks or hairlines and free from restorations.
A Tang dynasty Changsha bowl, rounded side with deep center and unglazed base, bowl decorated with floral motif in brown color motif, bowl covered with creamy glazed PERIOD : Tang Dynasty (618-906 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 11 cm wide.
Beautiful foliated small dish covered with white glaze. Unglaze base. Song Dynasty. Width = 16.5 cm Condition : small chip on the rim, no cracks or hairlines and free from restorations.
An interesting Ming ewer with 3 loops handle, covered by white glaze, unglaze base. 11.5 cm wide and 9 cm height. Perfect condition, no chips, cracks, or hairlines and free from restorations.
Porcelain covered by white glaze to the base. Unglaze base. 15 cm diamter Perfect, no chips, cracks, or hairlines and free from restorations
DESCRIPTION: An extraordinary Chinese tray, its rectangular form crafted from one slab of huanghuali wood that has been skillfully hollowed to expose the beautiful grain and form the graceful, curved edges. This elegant tray highlights the incredible beauty of this favored Chinese wood and virtually shimmers in the light. Excellent condition with a nice weight to it; from a private collection. DIMENSIONS: 13 1/2" wide (34.2 cm) x 9" deep (22.8 cm).
Chinese delicately Carved Agate Pendant,
of compressed hu form with a surmounting squared handle attached to two open loop handles flanking the foliate relief carved neck, the body with taotie mask in relief, suspended from a carved hardwood stand, late 19th century era.
Height 4 1/2 inches, in very good condition.
Antique Kalinga basket for carrying and storing rice or vegatables made by the mountain people from northern Luzon, the largest island in the Philippine archipelago. This coil basket is perfectly symmetrical and has nice warm patina. The coil weaving technique, materials (finely split rattan and nito vine), and design are consistent with baskets made by the Kalinga tribe. This rare and very beautiful collectible basket is in excellent condition and measures 12” high and about 10" diameter.
Japanese Imari Porcelain Lunch box/Jubaco with three(3) compartment with lid, 7 3/4" high with lid, 5 1/2" diameter and 2 1/8" high, 5 1/2" diameter for each compartment, Ca. 1920, decorated with typical Imari colors with character of "Happiness". Two(2) flake shallow enamel chips in red character area which is normal wear and tear over the years, overall in good condition.
Japanese Imari Porcelain Bowl, 3 5/8" high, 9 3/4" diameter-top, Ca. 1920, typical Japanese garden scenery over the bamboo fence in large separate panels, flying birds inside smaller cartouches inside the bowl, and sprays of branches in red, green and underglaze blue. The condition is good, no damage.
Japanese large Imari Porcelain Punch Bowl, 4 1/2" high, 12" diameter-top, early 1920, with typical Imari colors of red, green and orange overglaze enamel on top of the underglaze blue, and highlighted in gold. Very delightful Japanese garden scene just outside the door or window in divided cartouches. There are some scratch marks on the bottom inside the bowl, no cracks, no restoration, no damage.