This massive white jade (nephrite) carving of a brush washer is 6 ½” long, 4” wide and 1 ¾” thick. It is a late 19th century or early 20th century product. It depicts a large Buddha hand citron surround by some smaller citron, peach and pomegranate; one little monkey rests on the side. Aside from some natural blemishes on the bottom, it is in excellent condition.

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th century Han woman's robe embroidered with peonies, orchid & chrysantemums, peaches, "Buddha's Hand", butterflies, etc, together with matching sleeves on mid-night blue silk ground, some embroideries executed in forbidden stitch ; Collar and edge border are embroidered flowers, bats, various kind of birds & endless knots; the robe is backed with light brown floral brocaded lining. The robe is in excellent condition, lots of bright embroideries, clean, no frays...

A pair of very old could be 18th C. Asian bronze monks (Budhha) in excellent condition. H:5-1/8"

A rare early Ming dynasty Yongle longquan celadon large serving dish, rounded side with deep center and glazed base, dish decorated with rare large carved flower motif at the center, covered with good green glaze.
Dish is in good condition no crack, no chip, no restoration, porcelain with high ping sound with finger tip.
Size: 33.5 cm diameter.

The quality of this quite large covered box is so superb that this piece could be an Imperial piece...

A lovely, wonderful thinly potted porcelain dish decorated in the famille rose palette. Qing Dynasty Guangxu Mark and of the Period (Iron red Guangxu Mark 1875 - 1908 ) Diameter : 9,8 cm. Condition : Perfect

A set of Fred Harvey silver coffee pot and creamer. Early-mid twentieth century. The coffee pot has an embossed sunburst design on the side, and a working hinged lid. Each item is engraved on the bottom: the coffee pot reads, "Fred Harvey; International Silver Co.; 09-01; 48 oz; 71 [boxed in]", the creamer reads, "International Silver Co.; Fred Harvey; 89 004 1 08; 74 [boxed in]". Very Good condition with minor dings...

Antique Chinese pair of small bowls, beautifully carved out of green jade, very simple with only a tiny band of decoration in a key fret motif around the outer rim, intricate carved cartouche on bottom, very thin so light shines through, possibly 19th century. Size of each: 1 3/4" high x 4 3/4" wide diameter

Rare and large Burmese wooden pipe.

Age: Burma, 20th Century
Size of pipe only: Length 41.9 C.M. / Width 10 C.M.
Height including stand: 50.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

 

 

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")

A Rare/Very Finely Incised Beautiful Sea-Green Celadon Glazed Cup-Stand: Korea, Koryo dynasty, 12th century The cup-stand, decorated with an incised flower head medallion, with carved lotus leaf sides, set on a ten lobed saucer, on flared foot, decorated in the well with an incised flower head pattern, and each lobe incised with a flower spray, the foot incised with a leaf design. It’s in very fine condition without any damages at all except a small amount of silicon jell (Epoxy) adhe...

A beautiful late 19th or early 20th Chinese silver charm bracelet in excellent condition. Marked. L:17cm $215

 

A Chinese Bronze Censer, Qing Dynasty. Length approximately 17 cm (across the handles). In good condition.

Antique Japanese gilt lacquer three-case inro, in the shape of a large sake jar decorated with two karako (children) surprised by their companion tumbling in a cascade of sake to the opposite side, expertly rendered in gold and silver hiramakie, takamakie, togidashi and usu-nashiji on a kinji ground, the interior's fundame and nashiji (silver oxidized), signed Koryu-saku, Edo Period. together with a lacquered wood bead ojime fashioned as a brocade ball with minute inlay...

Antique Chinese tall side table, inset on top with marble, ornately carved hardwood with designs of scrolling vines, branches with fruit, monstrous bat like faces, and claw feet, minor losses to carving, Republic Period. Size: 32" high x 21" wide (17" wide on top surface).

Large Korean Antique Lacquered Sword with Painted Dragons. 58.5 inches, 148.5 cm.

A very nice extremely thinly potted Qingbai glazed dish with a molded decoration of a pair of Phoenixes. Southern Song Dynasty ( 1127 - 1279 ) Diameter :14,4 cm. Condition : Broken and so successfully re-glued that the re-gluing is almost invisble to the naked eye. No chips, no repaint.

Antique Japanese pair of beautiful sake containers, carved wood with lacquer finish, design in gold lacquer of pine branches and scrolling vine motif on very dark brown (almost black) ground, high handles, both identical, Meiji Period. Size: 13 1/2" high x 7" diameter x 10" wide with spout

A uncommon Hopi polychrome mudhead pottery vessel circa 1920-1930. It is very unusual to have a mudhead depicted on a pottery vessel. Excellent condition, with no loss. 6 1/2" diameter

A polychrome Hopi wicker tray circa 1920-1930. Depicting a Palik Mana wearing an elaborate tableta and a woman's shawl. On the back of the tray there is an uncommon reversal of the image which shows the figure's backside. It is also rare in that the entire body is shown, rather than just the face. Excellent condition, with normal fading on the front. 13" diameter

Made in Ganga-Jumna (two color bronze) technique in the 17th century. This complicated technique is nowadays lost. Please note the very fine detail on this figure, like bracelets, anklets and rings. H. 13 cm. Provenance: private collection Belgium. I have many other pieces from this collection and I will be getting more top quality pieces in the future. Please email me for more information.

Lovely blue and white kendi decorated with an immortal in a landscape. China, 1620-1640. Height 18 cm. Condition: some fllebites to the mouthrim, a brown spot due to iron oxide in the glaze, no damage or repairs.

A beautiful 18th C. Chinese flambe glaze red porcelain brush washer, in excellent condition. D:13cm H:3.5cm

Very well potted porcelain vase with a nice Ge crackled glaze ( Geyao ). Qing Dynasty, nineteenth century or earlier. H : 19,6 cm. Condition : Perfect Provenance : Old German collection

 

Chinese wucai large plate decorated with twin phoenix motive. Kangxi period. 35 cm diameter. Good conditions.

Taisho Period (1912-1926) Gold and Black Lacquer Obento Lunch Box/Picnic Box filled with symbolism of eternal love. The deer and crane are symbols of longevity, and when they are paired they are symbols of eternal love. The pine tree is also a symbol of longevity. The pastoral scenes and gold flowers are beautifully rendered in gold lacquer on black lacquer. The handle is in the form of a pair of dragons. 14w x 12h x 7d inches, 35.5w x 30.5h x 18d inches.

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A white-glazed water coupe was well mold in nice shape and was nicely decorated on the surface with carved lotus petals patterns.
In creamy white tint, the surface was spread with characteristic darken glaze drops which the Din wares would own.
On the mouth rim, it was unglazed.the body clay was revealed with incursioned burial earth...

A Fine Group of 8 Early Punchong Ware Small Dishes Korea, early Joseon period, 15th -16th century They small sized group of Punchong dishes decorated with white slip brush, white slip inlaid and white slip dumped with insiced decorations are rare with 8 dishes, some dishes with clear glzes and others with clear celadon glaze. They are all in fine condition except 1 dishe with a chip. It measures 10cm – 14cm small to large, (4” x 5.5”).

A pair of Sioux buffalo hide moccasins circa 1880. With dark blue, red, white hearts, and green in geometric square and triangular designs. Excellent condition.

Ancient Roman marble female head with beautiful sharp details

Dated from, 100 - 300 AD

Measurements: Height: 11.5 - Width: 10 cm - Height on stand: 23 cm

Found near Hebron south of Jerusalem, Israel

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Relics of the Nile is pleased to present this detailed Egyptian bronze figure of a seated deity Horus as a child, also known as Harpocrates. Horus' side lock is presented in excellent detail with his right hand to his mouth. This bronze has an absolutely choice olive patina with very little wear. Professional repairs have been made just above the ankles, which does not detract from the piece. The seated bronze measures 4.75" in height, plus the size of the base...

This is dangawari katazome & tsutsugaki cotton katsugi kimono of the Edo era(1770-1799). The 18th century. The form size of the collar of this katsugi kimono has a characteristic of the 18th century. This katsugi kimono is rare, and I recommend it to collection of you. It is indigo dyeing and green of very beautiful nature. It is a plum and a family crest of a hemp leaf and the motif of the flowering fern...

A Chinese Phoenix Ewer, 10th-12th Century. Height approximately 19 cm. The repaired parts of the ewer are: on the rim, on the edge of the Phoenix beak, on the spout. The neck has few hairlines. In good condition.

This is Indigo dye cotton tsutsugaki furoshiki textile of the Edo era(1800-1867). It is a very beautiful crane and a lucky design of the tortoises.It is a characteristic of tsutsugaki of the Edo era that the ear of the tortoise is expressed like a dragon. There is a thin stain. There is not damage. It is in a very good state. It is made of hand-spun cotton and natural dyed. size:141cm x 142cm (55.5" x 55.9")

Beautiful custom made screen with inlaid pictures on the front that correspond to a scholarly poem on the reverse...

A Famille Rose enamelled figure of a lady made in China for export to Europe circa 1780-1800 during the reign of either the Qianlong or Jiaqing emperors. Condition - the head has broken off and been re-glued; one earring is missing and there are small chips to the yellow head dress and to three finger tips. There has been no restoration...

Ming Dynasty Chenghua Period ( 1465 - 1487) Jingdezhen ware. Diameter : 6,1 cm. H : 4,3 cm. Condition : One piece perfect, the other one has a very minute chip to the outside of the rim ( which is to see on the last image )

This Ge glazed dish is at least from the early Qing Dynasty but most probably the piece is older. Please compare the shape and the unglazed base of the piece with similar Ge glazed pieces from the early Ming and the Yuan Dynasty. There was an interesting discussion concerning this topic last year at Gotheborg forum. Diameter : 10,8 cm. Condition : Slightly chipped resp. glaze fritting to the rim ( please look the images )

Antique Japanese 4 pieces of crane shaped hardware, raised and beautifully detailed flying cranes, made of gilt copper repouse with dark patina, long nail in back of each, probably off of a temple or large shrine. Meiji Period (c1900). Size : 5 1/2" wide x 2 1/2" high (with 2" deep pin in back)

Antique Japanese pair of medium sized slider pulls in the shape of chrysanthemums, open work petals radiating from oval center inset, made of bronze with dark patina, Meiji Period. Total size:3 1/4" high x 2 7/8" wide. Size of center inset: 2" high x 1 5/8" wide.

Pair of Japanese antique chrysanthemum shaped slider pulls for tansu hardware, large size, radiating petals cast of iron with separate copper oval shaped pull in center, Meiji Period. Total size: 4 5/8" high x 4" wide Size of oval inset: 2" high x 1 5/8" wide

Three piece peddlers set with two cases. One has three drawers with a lock. The second has two drawers. Both have iron hardware. The cabinets are each decorated with a red sun and below they have inscriptions. Inscription reads: approved by the Ministry of the Interior, Medicine of Loquat Leaves, Processed at the medicine shop in Toki County, Toki Village (Today: Gifu Prefecture, Toki or Tajimi Cities), Oguri Daiji (person responsible). One has a cartouche...

Beautiful and unusual altar table with pink marble top, late 19th early 20th century. It is made of rosewood and beautifully carved with peony and iris flowers and dragons. There is a scrolling pattern on each side of the altar. There is a rectilinear pattern under the table top. It measures 35" wide 19" deep 32.5"' tall.

Rare Chinese Martavan. A martavan is a large stoneware or highly fired earthenware storage jars. Martavans were made by the Chinese in the ports of Maraban and Burma to ship goods to India and the near east. Their primary function was to store goods for shipment. Martavans were also used to store tuak, rice wine...

Hopi Hemis Kachina doll with tablita. Circa 1880-1890. Minor paint and wood loss. Dimensions: 14 1/4" tall.

A rarely carved secular version of the Buffalo Dance figure. Circa 1920. Having secular eyes, a buffalo dance headdress with horns, kilt, arm bands, and moccasins, and wearing a decorative, wooden, tail-like appendage. Excellent condition with only minor paint loss. In the four decades that I've been collecting and dealing kachinas, this is the first Buffalo Dance figure I've had. Dimensions: 8 1/2" tall.

This Buddhist figure was cast in bronze and sewn into a leather case. It would have been carried in a pocket or worn hanging about the neck by the leather thong...a personal amulet or talisman meant for protection. Good condition, 4 the case in 4 inches high and 3 inches across at the widest point.

A Yuan Qingbai Double Gourd Ewer. Height approximately 15.5 cm. There are a chip on the spout, few chips on the handle, and hairlines on the lid. In good condition.

Pair of Antique Chinese horseshoe armchairs made of beautiful light color huanghuali wood, woven rattan seats, carved with chimera motif on back splat and front apron, nice joinery and smooth carving, original condition. Size: 39 1/2" high x 27 1/2" wide x 27" deep.

Antique Chinese small carved horn seal with fudog, carved with poem about snow on mountain and the value of peace, characters are inset with dark green pigment, bottom is carved with seal, 19th century. Size: 2 3/4" high x 1 7/8" wide

An extremely rare set of bronze figures depicting Krishna and his wife Radha. Very well proportioned and extremely finely engraved. Made in Orissa, India in the 17th or 18th century. Krishna is 22 cm high, Radha is 16,5 cm high. A complete set of Krishna and Radha is very hard to find. This set came from a Belgian private collection. I have more top quality pieces from this collection for sale, both in sandstone and in bronze. More pieces will be coming soon. Please email me if you would like t...

It is the very convincing written Chenghua mark which immediately is notable ! Superbly potted, superb silky glaze, superbly executed underglaze blue decoration in combination with overglaze enamel decoration. ( Wucai ) Diameter : 15,9 cm. H : 7,7 cm. Condition : Unfortunately this excavated piece is broken but fortunately it was possible to re-glue the bowl quite successfully.( Seen from one side the bowl almost seems resp. appears to be in perfect condition ) Some fissure was professionally...

It is the very nice and rare " Bulb Bowl " form that makes this small bowl to a very special Southern Song - Yuan period Longquan ware Celadon bowl and an additional bonus is the nice "Guan" crackled glaze that covers the body. ( Please look at the images ) Excavated in Central Sulawesi. Diameter : 8,2 cm. H : 4,4 cm. Condition : Perfect

A rare 'ogee-shaped' bowl finely decorated in Chinese taste with four Chilong dragons amongst scrolling lotus foliage in Wucai enamels on the outside. The interior is decorated in typical early 18th Century 'Famille Verte' export style with Lotus, Chrysanthemum and Peony flowers and Buddhistic Emblems. This item was made during the reign of the Kangxi emperor (1662 - 1722). Condition - there is a European made protective metal rim; there is a chip to the rim and two associated 1cm and 2cm hairli...

Antique Japanese fune tansu (ship safe box), made of hinoki (Japanese cypress) and sugi (cryptomeria) woods with kiri (paulownia) wood on inside of drawers, heavy iron hardware including cross bracing on both the front and back, heavy iron hinges on door, interior has 6 drawers of different sizes two of which have iron lock plates, warabite shaped drawer pulls and handle on top, Edo Period (late 18th/early 19th century). Size: 16 1/2" high x 16" wide x 17" deep.

Antique Japanese tall gyosho bako (merchant's box), made of sugi (cryptomeria) wood, top door opens to 6 small interior drawers and bottom door opens to 4 small interior drawers, all drawers of different sizes, iron hardware with locks and unusual hooks, chrysanthemum shaped hardware in corners, rings on sides for tying ropes as this piece would have originally been made to be carried. Edo Period (late 18th/early 19th century). Size: 33 3/4" high x 11 3/4" wide x 22" deep.