An unusually elaborate pottery figure of a female Attendant, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD.), dating to late Ming periodc. 1550-1600 AD.
The lady is clad in a large thick robe, with an imposing hairdress and she is wearing a basket with red flowers and is standing on a round plint. She is glazed in torquise and dark blue colours.
Nicely painted facial details, careful thick glazing and a fine expression.
Size: c. 22,5 cm...
Finely embossed and engraved with a boy riding a Qilin (fertility symbol), surrounded by Buddhist symbols. Dimensions: 11 x 8 cm. Three holes at the bottom where chains with bells were once attached. See Margareth Duda - Four Centuries of Chinese Silver, for comparable lock pendants.
19th C Japanese Imari porcelain dish featuring 2 shishi lion dogs. In very good condition, no chips, no hairline, etc. Scene in the center has fine gold highlights showing no wear. Measures 9" diameter x 2" deep.
Antique Korean 2-panel screen painting depicting folk legend, painted in pigments on paper, newly remounted, at least 19th century maybe older,
overall size: 35 1/2" high x 37" wide.
An extra large antique Chinese Canton silk tapestry or coverlet, late 19th or early 20th century, embroidered with numerous kind of birds ( Bird of paradise, peacock, goose, crane, etc) and flowers ( Chrysanthemum, peony, etc) in a beige color silk ground, tons of embroideries executed in different techniques; backed with light blue silk lining; fringe tassels on for edges; overall in very good condition, all embroideries are intact, 3 light water marks- hardly noticeable...
A restored Chinese Tang dynasty Xing ware green glaze ewer. Ht. 18.7cm. Condition: professional restored spout and handle, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please ask before ordering.
Joli petit okimono en bois sculpté en forme d'enfant jouant du tambour. Sa robe est finement incrustée de motif de fleurs stylisées de différent matériaux, argent, os teinté, corne ou ébène et nacre. Dessous 2 caractères gravés sur une tablette de nacre indiquent le nom de l'artiste qui est certainement célèbre au regard de la qualité de l'oeuvre. Il manque quelques perles et les baguettes de tambours, mais celà ne nuit point à l'équilibre de la sculpture...
Indonesian Minahasa Tribe ( South Sulawesi ) Belt Buckle ( 17th - 19th centuries or earlyer ) Silver , decorated with birds surrounded by flowers. L : 15 cm. It is one of the best examples of a collection of 14 pieces to be sold now.
A rare Yuan dynasty blue and white square jar, jar decorated with under glaze blue of flower motif at each side (chrysanthemum, lotus, peony, Indian lotus). at the top there is two dragon motif around the rim, unglazed base.
Jar is in good condition with minor crackled at glaze surface, very small chip at the dragon motif, no restoration, good Persian blue color.
Size: 6.5 cm height.
A Chinese gaming counter, made for the European market around 1800. Mother of pearl, engraved with scroll work and a star to one side, the other with butterflies. Width "2½/ 6,5 cm. Condition: fine.
China, Han Dynasty (206BC-221AD). Diameter 11 cm. Excellent condition, good patina.
Antique Chinese stone seal, the top carved with a phoenix and a dragon flying around a central octagonal medallion. The overall seal is in the shape of an octagon. It measures 2" in diameter, 1" tall.
19th Century Chinese Gilt Cloisonne Vase with Beast Ears
It is 6 inches (15.2 cm) tall by 3.7 inches (9.5 cm wide. It is 1.2 Lb.
It is tarnished and has a dent at the side, missing enamel, and surface wear and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A very Fine Korean Peony Incised Celadon Cup-Stand-12th C.:
Korea, Koryo dynasty, 12th century.
Finely potted cup stand with flaring saucer is on raised ring foot, decorated with four
large single delicately incised peony and are each other around the saucer bordered
by bands of key-fret patterns beneath a rich translucent celadon glaze evenly
whole body, three spur marks.
It’s in very good condition without any damages at all, and
measures 13.5cm d. x 5.2cm h.
A stunning 19th century Japanese Imari charger with rich vibrant blues featuring crane scenes with alternating floral panels. Some age related wear to the gold gilt on the rim but considered to be in excellent antique condition, it measures 14 inches in diameter. Circa 1880.
Antique 16th - 17th century Mughal Indian cast bronze bottle-shaped wine vessel from north India. The rounded body with diagonal ribs, is sitting on a trumpet footing with incised rings; the tapering neck is decorated with stylized petal lappets design and horizontal ribs.
This type of vessel was used for rice wine that it was served during weddings and other profane or religious ceremonies.
MEASUREMENTS:
Height: 25.5 cm (10 inches).
Diameter: 13.5 cm (5.31 inches.)...
A very rare Burmese 17th Century excavated bronze Buddha with 5 Elephants on the base (3 on the front and 1 on each side). Good condition, naturally formed patina. No damage or restorations whatsoever. Size 14.5 cm x 5.5 cm (5.75" x 2.5"). This Buddha is elaborately adorned and very difficult to come by.
Width approximately 20 cm (across the masks). In good condition.