This is a ,Japanese antique indigo dye thick hemp katazome .
It is a handspun & natural indigo dye katazome.
There is no stain.There is no damage and it is in very good condition.
Size:Length:257cm(101.1inch) / Width: 35cm(12.9inch) .
It is a handspun & natural indigo dye katazome.
Fine large and early pair of wooden twins, both females, Yoruba People, Oyo Region, Nigeria, late 19th./ early 20th. century. Mosho on an old note below the base, which is possible referring to the town of Moshi.
Provenanced to an important collection, we offer a large selection of high-end wooden african figures, all with the original surfaces and elaborate carvings, dating back to the 19th.-early 20th. century...
A high quality depiction in terracotta of the naked and winged Eros standing frontally holding a torch in his right hand above his head, early Roman terracotta sculpture, 1st. century AD.
Adorable figure, with fine details.
Size: ca. 15 cm. tall.
Condition: Superb for type. Perfect surfaces, original white pigment still adhired.
Ex. Old Private collection, aquired before 1980.
A very unique architectural element showing a warrior on a mythical beast. These were used as adornments to beautify the home as well as to tell a story. This well carved piece of Chinese history dates to the late 19th century and is considered in excellent unrestored condition. The painting of various colors adds luster to this hard to find antique. There is damage to the backside, but does not detract from the overall beauty. It measures 10.5" long, 8" high. just under 4" inches deep.
Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Studio Plate with Relief Flower by Shofu Katei with Silver
The plate is 1.25 inches tall, and 8.25 inches in diameter.
It has hairline cracks at the center (as seen in the photos).
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A Chinese jade oval bowl carved in the Mughal style with lobes forming the body , the base with three concentric zones showing leaves and encircling a central flower. The body is thinly carved , the stone is of mottled pale celadon tone. A competently executed example, it measures 2 cm wide, in excellent condition, no breaks no restoration and dating to late Qing period.
Big group Tang - Five dynasties Ding or Xing ware white glaze large bowl 50 pieces, good condition please see picture for detail, size about 21 cm diameter, some are slightly bigger or smaller, if need more photo detail please contact us.
A Very Rare and Finely Silver Inlaid Iron Incense Burner:
Korea, late oseon dynasty, early 20th century.
Of hexagonal section mounted on raised bracket feet, the six faces of the body
curved and the upright, flat mouth with unusual white brass mouth-rimmed around,
and also hexagonal, inlaid in silver on the sides with auspicious characters, happiness and longevity, in medallions within key frets, on the legs with flower scroll and key frets, and two white brass handles in the shape of bats...
This is a Japanese antique old beautiful natural hemp Roll textile.There is very little dirt, but there is no damage.
Size: Length: 7m 90cm (311inch) Width: 36cm (14.1inch).
Antique Japanese gusoku bitsu (carrying box for samurai armor). Constructed of Kiri (paulownia) wood with original red lacquer finish and black lacquer frame, its edges reinforced with hand-forged iron plates and locks. The back has shoulder straps, made of leather and braided reeds, on iron rings for carrying. A kanji inscription between the leather straps gives the previous owner's name.
Edo Period (1603-1868)
Dimensions: 31" H x 17" x 14 1/2"
A Tibetan Copper Tea Pot of plain form, the spout with a silver and turquoise mount. Tibet 18/19thC. Height: 3 1/4"
19th century Japanese kozuka (sword knife) handle depicting a a centipede wrapped around an arrow. Unusual and elegant piece, extraordinary crisp work - see the head and body segments of the creature and fine feathers of the arrow. Gilding, finely textured ground called nanako, which means “fish-eggs” as it resembles fine rows of caviar, in great condition. Length 3 3/4 inches.
Antique Chinese jadeite pendant delicately carved into a melon with leaves, with apple green flecks, pierced through the top with 14K gold clasp.
Size: 1" x 1/4"
An attractively enamelled Kutani porcelain figure of a Geisha made in Japan for export circa 1890-1910.
Condition: Good - there are, easily restored, minor losses to the black enamels; no chips or cracks and no repairs or restoration.
29.5cm (11.6inches) high.
日本明治时期(1868-1911) 九谷制艺妓瓷像
一件色彩鲜艳的日本九谷制Ŏ...
A terrific set of three finely made silver vessels, Pre-Columbian Inca Empire, 13th.-15th. century AD.
The set consists of a larger and very attractive hammered silver bowl (11 cm. in diameter and 70 grams), along with two smaller items, a votive rattling beaker (5,8 cm. tall and 19,34 grams) and a small thick dish (5 cm. in diameter and 17,13 grams).
Condition: Superb! Completely intact and the large bowl with iridecent patina.
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DESCRIPTION: A Chinese eight-sided footed plate with raised base and blue under-glazed decorations featuring two pavilions by the water (each reversed so the plate can be viewed upright from two directions), surrounded by key-fret and floral borders. Collector's stickers on back indicate the number of the piece and the date the USA collector originally purchased it (April 14 of 1977). Excellent condition with no chips, cracks or repairs; small original firing flaws...
A nice carved of dragon motive duan inkstone. Qing Dynasty. Size : 25x15,7x2,7cm. with original hard wood box. Good conditions.
Chinese Song dynasty Celadon bowl, 8,7 cm diameter. Has two small chipped at the rim. Free from any repair.