Song dynasty longquan celadon lotus bowl with lotus metals motif at the exterior, good condition with small shallow glaze chip at the exterior please see picture for detail, size: 15 cm diameter 6 cm height.
A rectangular high quality playing card of the "as nas" game, made of papier-mache and hand-painted in ink, watercolor and gold under lacquered varnish. Depicting a young, traditionally dressed prince sitting on a throne besides two attendants within an oval frame embellished with foil, the border with floral pattern in gold...
Pa-Khaas’ father was Ankh-Hapi, the name of his mother was Hathor-em-akhet. The T-shaped inscription is reading: ‘The illuminated one, the Osiris, the ‘Overseer of the Royal Ships’, Pa-Khaas, born to Hathor-em-akhet, justified.’
The figure carries a pick with the left, the right with a hoe and a rope for a small basket suspended behind the left shoulder...
A good Chinese Northern Song dynasty black glaze alms bowl with hare's fur to mouth rim, wonderful glaze. Dia. 9cm. Condition: a few tiny unglaze spots, no chip, no restore, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please ask before ordering.
Here is a pair of high quality Japanese Satsuma vases is fabulous condition. They look like they have been in storage since they were made. They are highly detailed and are only 4 3/4 inches tall. Signed Kizan.
Japanese Cloisonne Dragon Round Censer Koro (Unsigned) Attributed to Honda, Meiji (1868-1912)
It is 5.5 inches (14 cm) tall by 5 inches (12.7 cm) wide. It is 1Lb.
It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, cracks or dents except surface scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Exceptional carving of Kannon Bosastu or Bodhisattva the goddess of compassion and mercy. She holds a lotus in her left hand symbolizing purity and ability to rise from the mud to transform into a beautiful flower. She stands on a stand of lotus pedals with large lotus leaves. To the side are buddhist clouds. Painted in the Edo Period c. 1860, some of the colors have worn away and the right foot is chipped off. Hinoki wood. Comes in paulownia wood box. Ask for shipping quote. H:19cm x W:28cm
Chinese carved stand made from huanghuali wood, with carved and pierced bottom edges in a simple, flowing design, with circular central carving in the front and back center, and legs carved to appear as clawed feet. Has a beautiful, shining grain with eye-catching contrast.
Size: 3.25" height, 8" length, 5" width
EARLY MING LONGQUAN CELADON CIRCULAR DISH (MLQ121614)
Date: Early 15th century | Yongle period, early Ming dynasty
Material: Porcelain with a lime-alkali glaze; Longquan celadon ware
Diameter: 33.5 cm / 13.2 in
Height: 6 cm / 2.4 in
Provenance: From a Frisco, Texas estate
A lovely early Ming Longquan celadon circular dish, fully decorated by underglaze incision and carving with a full array of peony floral scrolls and sprays...
A lovely large amulet carved as a mythical beast in white calcite, drilled for inlay to the eyes and with a drill through the body for mounting it on a string. Mesopotamia, Uruk-Jemdet Nasr, 3300-2900 BC.
Finely shaped archaic beast. With old collection mark at the back.
Size: 43 mm. long.
Condition: Nice Very fine, intact with slightly rough surfaces.
Provenance: The Karl Müller collection, Germany 1950-1977. Comes with COA.
An antique Indian miniature panting of harem musicians. Three beauties sit on an ornately decorated carpet and pillows. Two of them play instruments while a third claps in time. Around them is a lush garden with birds and a fountain. In the background, a marble pavilion stands with an ornate red and gold canopy. Wealthy residences had a protected area where all the women of the house lived. This scene takes place in the antahpur (inner courtyard) of such an area...
Small pipe in cast bronze or brass, decorated with a very elegant incised geometric decoration, inspired by textiles. Japanese work from the 19th century or before. Very nice finish. Bamboo tube. Good condition, no restoration. Natural use wear for a century-old bronze object.
Length:20.2mm
This is a fine Japanese Imari bowl purchased a few years ago from a collection belonging to a San Francisco Museum. The inventory numbers on this de-accessioned piece can be seen on the underside of the bowl. The bowl is beautiful and has a wonderful fluted design. It measures 10 across and is just under 4 1/2 inches tall. Condition is excellent.
A beautiful turquoise incised green glazed, Qainlong mark and period with floral design porcelain bowl, in excellent condition. W:20cm X H:6.5cm $2500
An amazing pair. Famille Verte. Buddhistic lions with a blue color in combination with the typical " famille-verte-green " are very rare. This pair of lions is definitely NOT from the 19th cetury. This rare pair is from the Kangxi Period ( 1662 - 1722 )! Provenance : From an German Aristocratic collection. To the base of both lions is an old German inscription and an inventory Number from this Aristocratic collection...
Antique Japanese woodblock print by the artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi. This print from his famous Suikoden Series depicts one of "One Hundred and Eight Heroes of the Popular Suikoden". Based on the Chinese semi-historical novel, the Suikoken prints depict the adventures of the 108 rebels who sought refuge in the area of Liangshan Marsh. These rebel heroes, also brigands and bandits, were compelled to protect the poor and downtrodden...
Old (1900's) Japanese Shakudo Gold & Silver Mixed Metal Box with Flower & Grasshopper
It is 1.25 inches (4.2 cm) tall by 3 inches (10.6 cm) wide. It is 505 gram.
It is tarnished and has rust, stains, rubbing of gilding, oxidation, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Very unusual necklace made with nine (9) handmade metal bells. Each unique bell is separated by thin metal discus spacers. Size end to end: 60 cms or 23 inches. Age: 19th century or earlier.