19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidered Textile Kesi Panel with Scholar Figure
It is 40.5 inches (103 cm) in length by 15.3 inches (39 cm) wide.
It has loose and pulling of threads, stains, frayed silk, tears, discoloration, and surface wears (as seen in the photos).
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19th Century Chinese Gilt Bronze Belt Buckle with Jadeite Carved Plaque
It is 3.5 inches (9 cm) in length by 1.85 inches (4.7 cm) wide. It weighs 109.4 gram.
It is tarnished and has rubbing of gilt, inclusions at the jadeite plaque, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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This rare Edo period (江戸時代 1603~ 1868) silk covered accordian-fold book is hand painted on rice paper. The title and artist's seal appear on the cover. It is 9 5/8" long, 7 1/4" wide and 1" thick. The opening pages (both verso and recto) from either direction are blank, gold flaked rice paper; the end pages (bother verso and recto) are plain rice paper. The book contains 12 paintings, 6 paintings on each side...
Japanese Amida Buddha statue, gold gilt over wood with inlaid crystal third eye. Seated on a lotus throne atop a hexagonal base, carved with smoke and flowers. The left hand mudra showing Varada: a gesture for granting and fulfilling all wishing as well as bestowing mercy and charity. The raised right hand is cradling a golden ball representing enlightenment and everlasting knowledge...
A nicely craved antique jade carving of longevity figure possibly Qing era,
Chinese porcelain vases with red enamel five clawed dragons with motifs of floral scrolls and waves. These vases are of a highly thin Meiping form with six character mark on the recessed foot.
The meiping was first made of stoneware during the Tang dynasty (618–907). It was originally used as a wine vessel, but since the Song dynasty (960–1279) it also became popular as a plum vase and got its name "meiping"...
Antique Korean porcelain bottle of an octagonal faceted form, with long neck fluting slightly at the rim, covered in a translucent crackle white celadon glaze. The foot is deeply recessed with buff edges.
18th/19th century Chosun Dynasty
For a similar piece, see reference :
Bonhams New York Catalogue "The Korean Aesthetic: The Collection of Robert W. Moore, Wednesday March 15, 2017" pg. 22
Size: 6.5" W x 11.5" H
Chinese Song dynasty longquan celadon small jar. 6 cm high. 8,5 cm body diameter. Good condition.
A large figure of 24 armed seated Kannon, gold gilt over wood carving of the bodhisattva of compassion, seated in meditation atop a lotus pedestal, two of her arms clasped in prayer, the other pair of front hands with palms pointed upwards and thumbs touching, in a meditation mudra...
Diameter approximately 22 cm. There is a slight difference in color, not completely flat. More pictures are available. In good condition.
During the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897), ceramics were considered to represent the highest quality of achievement from royal, city, and provincial kilns, the last of which were export-driven wares. Joseon enjoyed a long period of growth and production, which is still preserved today.
Wares evolved along Chinese lines in terms of color, shape, and technique. Celadon, white porcelain, and storage pottery were similar, but with certain variation in glazes, incision designs, and weight...
Rare Chinese eggshell thin Dingyao porcelain bowl, the interior molded with relief details of scrolling chrysanthemums and leaves. The sides of the bowl flare widely from the small and shallow foot and the rim left unglazed.
Provenance: historic Noble family in North Berkeley, whose grandparents were missionaries in Korea in the 19th century.
Dimensions: 7" W x 2 1/2" H
1900's Chinese Silk Embroidered Lady's Robe with Farmer & Water Buffalo
It is 53.4 inches (135.7 cm) from sleeve to sleeve, 25.9 inches (66 cm) armpit to armpit, and 55.7 inches (41.57 cm) collar to bottom. It is 1.3 Lb.
It has frayed silk, frayed collar, stains, loose and pulling of threads, and discolorations (as seen in the photos).
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Rare/Fine Korean Sculptured 7 Pig Water Dropper(靑華白瓷 四角形 돼지 硯滴)-19th C.: Korea, Joseon Period,19th century...
Korea Three Kingdoms Period Gilt Bronze Standing Figure of Buddha
It is 5.3 inches (13.6 cm) tall by 2.05 inches (5.2 cm) wide. It is 300.6 gram.
It has pitting holes, rubbing gilding, oxidation, dents at the nose, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
Some of the photos were taken under the sun.
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A Very Rare/Fine Korean 2 Seven Star Daggers? -
late 19th C.:
Korean late Joseon, late 19th century.
Two daggers incised with dragon, phoenix each dagger and seven stars incised on both daggers, and 4 characters and 2 characters on each dagger.
Both daggers housed in a wood and metal single sheath.
It is in very good condition with metals patinated. It measures 36cm with in a sheath, or 34cm only dagger.
1900's 14K Gold Chinese White Jade Carved Bat Plaque Brooch Marked "14K"
It is 2.2 inches (5.6 cm) long by 2.2 inches (5.6 cm) wide. It is 30.4 gram.
It is tarnished and has inclusions, minor bent at the pin, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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18th Century Korean Iron Silver Inlay Box with Deer & Crane
It is 3.3 inches (8.5 cm) tall by 5.1 inches (13 cm) wide by 3.6 inch (9.2 cm) long. It is 1.8 lb.
It has rust, surface scratches and wears, and tarnished silver (as seen in the photos).
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