One of the most spectacular Japanese bronze hibachi's ever encountered and quite unusual in every way. Massive and weighing a solid 18 lbs. this hibachi features a well sculpted dragon that clutches the celestial pearl of wisdom that effort-sly glides about the wind that whips about its body, three monkeys in varying poses or positions support this cauldron-like monstrosity...

A lovely Egyptian pre-dynastic macehead of squat Piriform, 4th.-3rd. mill. BC.

Very attractive fully polished surfaces and symethric.

Size: c. 49 mm. wide.

Condition: Extremely fine.

Provenance: Cristian Spinu collection, Ex. Helios Gallery and formerly in a 1970s Connecticut (US) private collection.

Description:

A soapstone carving was nicely rendered to depict the grapes and vines.
Nice Qingtien stone in yellowish green tint was finished as a display item on the desk when the back side was flat and plain.

Date: 1910-1930.

Width: 16.5cm. Condition: Some defects to the rims, but not noticeable.
The hue was a bit light than in the pictures.

19th century Asakusa school staghorn netsuke of obihasami type carved with a couple of bamboo stals. The hooks at the top and bottom of the piece go around the edges of obi - a sash holding a kimono. Simple clever piece typical of Asakusa school, warm patina, darker porous areas as is usual with staghorn. Length 4.14 inches.

16-17 century
Ming Dynasty
Porcelaineous stoneware with Longquan celadon glaze
H: 39 cm (with stand and lid), 37 cm (vase only)
Bottom drilled and mouth rim slightly reduced, but other wise very good.
From a Palm Peach, Florida estate


This Ming Longquan celadon vase is gorgeously incised with a profusion of flowers among rock-work, and looks wonderful against its antique French ormolu mounts...

Antique bronze statue of the Tibetan Bodhisattva Tara. She is sitting on a pedestal in a Lalitasana posture (one leg folded inwards), and making hand gestures called Mudra, which hold special meaning in Buddhism. Her left hand is shown making the Vitarka Mudra, symbolizing intellectual discussion, and her right hand is making the Varada Mudra to symbolize gift giving. She has a lotus flower wrapped around her body, which symbolizes good fortune and purification of the spirit...

This is Indigo dye cotton dotyugi coat of the Edo era(1800-1868). It is made of hand-spun and hand-woven and natural indigo dyed cotton. It is katazome, and, as for the lining, the motif of the plover is very beautiful. It has a few thin stains. However, as a whole it is in very good condition. size:111cm x 126cm (43.7" x 49.6")

Antique Japanese two-section kiri (paulownia) wood issho tansu, or clothing chest. Has a dramatic woodgrain and original finish. Adorned with spade-shaped iron locks and warabite handles. The bottom section has a safe box with two small drawers inside. Meiji Period, All original, 100% Kiri Wood. Very Presentable Size: 40.5" height, 37" width, 16" depth

A small Qing era famille rose brush pot of boys playing the courtyard

Antique Korean pair of bedside chests on stands, with natural burl front panels. Both chests have book-matched front doors, meaning each door mirrors the other, creating symmetry. Original finish wood.

Chosun period

Dimensions: 29.25" L x 14" D x 24.75" H (on stands)

A rare and beautifully built silver inlaid zitan wood tray with silver frame/base. The inlaid picture depicting four geese playing at a reed marsh. Late Qing Dynasty. Condition: Age cracks on wood; missing inlays. Please see photos for detail, additional photos will be provided upon request. Dimensions: 14-1/8"L X 10-1/4"W X 1-1/4"H.

Chinese Silk Embroidered Dragon Robe, Late 19th Century

It is 69.8 inches (177.5 cm) from sleeve to sleeve, 27.1 inches (69 cm) armpit to armpit, and 53.7 inches (136 cm) collar to hem. It is 2.2 lb.

It has frayed silk at the shoulder, minor tears at the opening at the bottom, stains at the inside, discolorations, loss of threads, and surface wears (as seen in the photos).

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Tang dynasty jar covered with celadon green glaze, unglaze flat base. MEASUREMENT : 19 cm height, 18 cm wide. PERIOD : Tang Dynasty (618-906 AD) CONDITION: Perfect, no chips, cracks or hairlines and free from restorations.

Chinese Export Porcelain overglaze Famille Rose and underglaze Blue decorated Tea Bowl and Saucer, 18th C. Qianlong period, 4 5/8" diameter and 7/8" high-saucer, 2 3/4" diameter and 1 5/8" high-tea bowl, beautiful Floral decoration with blue foliage border and between. Hairline on Saucer about 1/2" long and few small frits on top rim for tea bowl.

POTTERY WINE STORAGE AMPHORA
HELLENISTIC PERIOD, 2nd - 1st B.C.

Measurements:
Height: 58 cm
Diameter: 30 cm
Height on stand: 80 cm

Condition: Handle re-attached/ neck repaired as shown otherwise intact

Found in Hebron south of Jerusalem, Israel

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Chinese Qing dynasty Qianlong period deep dish decorated in underglaze blue on a white porcelain ground with four fish swimming among marsh grasses. Unglazed base. 11” diameter x 2 1/2" high. 18th century. Good overall condition. There is a fine old hairline extending around the outer and inner edge. It is about 1 1/4" long and has a two-prong fork at the end on the inside. It barely catches with a fingernail. Typical surface wear and production imperfections...

19th Century Chinese Jade Carved Archer Ring

It is 0.86 inch (2.2 cm) in internal diameter by 1 inch (2.7 cm) wide, and 1.2 inches (3 cm) in external diameter. It is 22.6 gram.

It has small chip, flea bite chips, cracks, inclusions, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

Some of the photos were taken under the sun.

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A Chinese Longquan Celadon Bowl. Circa, 1368-1644, Ming Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. Featuring deep walls rising from a tall foot and is decorated with slender chrysanthemum-like petals encircling the exterior and its interior with a carved decoration. It is covered overall in a green celadon glaze except for the unglazed firing ring on the base. Measurements: height (8cm), diameter (11cm) across. Condition: in perfect condition. No cracks, no chips, no restorations...