Antique Chinese Imperial Court robe with 8 dragons. Wonderfully embroidered with forbidden stitch used extensively throughout on 8-5 clawed gold dragons, phoenixes, butterflies, bats, flowers, shi-shi lions playing with ribboned ball, and fans. Measures 53" X 37". Overall fair condition with some staining and wear throughout. Red silk ground with blue silk trim.
Circa: 19th Century
Porcelain covered with greyish glaze to the foot, unglazed concave base. PERIOD : Yue ware 9th Century MEASUREMENTS: 6.5 cm wide, 5.5 cm tall. CONDITION: a tiny frit to the rim, no cracks or hairlines and free from restoration.
This mini snuff bottle is formed from copper and decorated with brass wire and turquoise. The writting is Mongolian (not Tibetan) and there is one stone missing on each side. The bottle is a scarce 1.25 inches high.
Japanese Lacquer Covered Album with 99 Hand-Colored Photos
It is 13.75 inches (35 cm) long by 10.75 inches (27.2 cm) wide. The Photo is 10.25 inches (26.7 cm) long by 8 inches (20.2 cm) wide. It is 11 Lb.
The covers have peeling of lacquer, missing pieces of ivory inlay and separated from the book. One photo has been cut in half. One photo has severe foxing...
Small blue and white dish or bowl, 18th century, Kangxi or early Qianlong. Willow, peony, rock and garden fence pattern, and a brown "protection" glazed rim. Diameter "6¼/ 16 cm, height "1½/ 3,5 cm. Condition: glaze bubbles and roughness to foot rim.
A Chinese plate, late Kangxi or Yongzheng, early 18th c. Decoration of a river landscape in under-glaze blue, over-glaze iron red and gilt. Red mountains in the background- unusual - apparently with snow at the top. Diameter “9/23 cm. Condition: rim frits and minimal wear to the well.
Small bronze Indian votive sculpture of the elephant headed Hindu god Ganesha, known as the Remover of Obstacles, beautifully intact with all four arms holding attributes including his goad or ax and sweets of which he is sampling with his trunk, wonderful detail and form with elongated head, covered with vermilion remnants, 19th century.
Size: 3" high x 2 1/2" wide x 1 1/2" deep.
Unusual Indian small bronze Indian votive sculpture of the elephant headed Hindu god Ganesha, known as the Remover of Obstacles, seated on high rectangular base, the most striking feature is the upturned circular movement of his trunk, his hands are also unusual in that they are mitt shaped and bear no attributes, all over black patina, 18th century. Height 3.5"
Size: 3" high x 3" wide x 2 5/8" deep.
Extremely rare and hard to find, is this truly exceptional Chinese cloisonne pitcher, enriched by geometrical designs and embodied with colorful flowers. The top and bottom borders are done in a royal blue cobalt contrasted by a turquoise backdrop entwined with golden wire. This wonderful item is dated to the late 19th century and stands 4 inches tall.
Antique Chinese peach silk ladies robe with blue and gold embroidery. Wonderfully embroidered butterflies, phoenixes and fans in gold. Peony flowers embroidered in shades of blue and white. Detail on upper back with spider. Measures 47" x 29". Overall good condition. The embroidery is in excellent condition, the border slightly frayed. Late 19th c.
Chinese ceramic vase with running apple green glaze, good condition, size: H. 10" (25 cm.) x 6.5" (17 cm.) center diameter.
Late 18/19th century.
Japanese antique kannon biraki tansu (tansu chest with hinged doors), made of sugi (cryptomeria) wood with kiri (paulownia) wood on front, large doors with drop in iron hinges (doors can be completely removed), interior has 4 large drawers with bronze hirute shaped drawer pulls, Edo Period.
Size: 35 3/4" high x 33 1/4" wide x 17" deep.
Attractive Thai hand carved wooden roof Naga-Finial inlaid with colored mirror pieces, used on Thai temple roofs to protect from evil spirits. Good condition, size: H. 19" (49 cm.) x W. 6.5" (17 cm.)
Nice pair of hand carved gilt wooden foo lions from China, 19th Century, good condition, size: 8" (20 cm.) x 3.5" (9 cm.)
Attractive antique Sandstone Elephant from Burma, good condition, size: L. 7" (18 cm.) x H. 5.5" (14 cm.) x W. 3" (7.5 cm.)
This very fine Nat known as "Ahmay (Mother) Shwe Na Bay" is a rare masterpiece of Burmese temple art. She protects fishermen and people working at Sea and on rivers. This solid wooden Nat is gilded in high quality gold leaf and inlaid with gorgeous mirror pieces. Excellent condition, no repairs, size: H. 23" (59 cm.) x W. 7.5" (19 cm.) x D. 6.5" (17 cm.)
This matched pair of ivory carvings of birds resting on a plum tree was completed in the mid or late 19th century. They depict long tail birds resting on old plum tree trunk. Their heads are turned in an interesting pose. They are 10” high (11 ½” high with hard wood base), 2 ¼” wide and 2” in depth. The carvings have a very nice patina. Aside from one hair line crack on the bottom of one of the trees, they are in great condition.
Porcelain covered by white glaze, glazed base. PERIOD : late Ming (1566-1643 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 9 cm wide and 7 cm tall. CONDITION: no chips, cracks, or hairlines and free from restorations.