A genuine Bronze OPIUM WEIGHT of a Mythical CHINTHE Lion, 18th Century, Burma. Square base.
Size: H. 55 mm. Weight: approx. 155 gr.
A geuine large Bronze OPIUM WEIGHT of a Mythical CHINTHE Lion, 18th Century, Burma. Square base with horizontal lines. Size: H. 70 mm. Weight: approx. 329 gr.
A genuine Bronze Opium Weight of a Mystical HINTHA Bird, 18th Century, Burma. Octagon base. Size: 50 mm. Weight: approx. 155 gr
A large and genuine 18/19th Century Bronze OPIUM WEIGHT of a Mythical HINTHA Bird, Burma, marked with 9-rayed star emblem. Octagon base. Size: H. 60 mm. Weight: 326 gr.
A rare and finely carved Chinese Celadon Green JADE CHIMERA, 18/19th Century. Intricately detailed work with beautiful stylized wings. Very good condition, no repairs. Provenance: from an important Washington D.C. diplomatic
estate. Size: 7.5 cm. (3"), 185 gr.
Antique Japanese small very fuctional storage box made of kiri (paulownia) wood with a warm brown lacquered finish. The style of handle on each of its drawers is called 'hirute'. Meiji age (1868-1912)
Size: 14.5" height, 12" width, 15.75" depth
Antique Japanese choba tansu (merchant's chest) made with solid keyaki wood on entire front and top with beautiful patina and dramatic grain. The top drawer and locking bar have elaborate iron hardware including locks with one key. The locking bar has ironwork in the form of a stock of bamboo and locks three drawers. The bottom portion of the chest has sliding panels with vertical slats and the lower right of the chest has a safe box with two small interior drawer also made of keyaki wood...
Antique Chinese celadon ware tea pot, of a polygonal form. The glaze is a translucent light blue-green with attractive crackling. The lid and the handle have small hollow, cylindrical pieces to cord them together. Possible dates from the Song period.
Size: 4.75" height, 5" width
Ca. 1900
This opaque white and pale green mottled bracelet retains an overall soft polish without any apparent cracks or fissures.
Interior diameter: 2 3/8 in., Exterior diameter: 3 1/16 in.
Pair Chinese antique green glazed porcelain bowls, both marked with 'QIANLONG' marks in iron red on the bases, from late 19th/early 20th century period. Size: Diameter of each bowl is 3-5/8 inches, in very good condition.
Pair of Chinese antique hardwood panels intricately carved to look like 3 dimensional display cases complete with small glass cabinet doors. Each shelf is decorated with a scholarly arrangement including vases with orchids, lotus and bamboo; containers with fruit, fans and painting implements - all ornately carved with the most exquisite detail. Fine materials include jades of many colors, rare hardwoods, mother of pearl, jasper and other semi precious stones...
Young serene standing Buddha on elaborate lotus stand. Buddha shows wear to gilding from age and handling exposing black lacquer under coat. late Meiji 1900-1920
Buddha is 9 inches and stand adds another 2.5 for total height of 11.5 inches
Very well crafted Chinese export silver plate, decorated with bamboo to the edge and center, 19th century period. Size; Diameter of plate is 12 inches and weighing approximately 620 grams. Condition Report; Great condition, no issues noted.
Very well crafted Chinese export silver platter, decorated with bamboo to the edge and dragon to the middle surrounded by two flying dragons, 19th century period. Size; length of platter is 13/1/8 inches and weighing approximately 455 grams. Condition Report; Great condition, no issues noted.
Fine Japanese engraved silver damascene cigarette case, 19th century period. Size: length of case is 4-3/4 inches. Condition Report; a few minor dings.
A charming ivory shishi dog netsuke. Signed by artist and in excellent condition, it dates circa 1880-1900. Measures 1 3/4 inches long by 1 1/2 inches high.
A rare and very finely caste heavy bronze (copper tin alloy) incense burner in the form of a playful crouching 'lion'.
This item was made in Ming dynasty China probably during the 16th or early 17th Century.
Condition: the cover is missing; otherwise very good.
Max length 35 cm.(13.75 inches), max height 18.5 cm.(7.25 inches).
Weight circa 6.7 kilos (14lbs 12 oz).
明代 铜狮大香炉
作于约16世ಪ...
Description:
A Ming Longquan plate was kept in nice condition.
Date: Ming Dynasty, 15th Century.
Width:11.8cm