Exact age unknown, but at least 100 years old, possibly much older
Natural red carnelian (agate)
Beads measure from 220 mm (largest) to 140 mm (smallest)
Weight: 233.6 grams
From a Montreal, Canada private collection
A strand of 34 carnelian / red agate beads, carved in the Chinese/ Tibetan melon style. The age wear, patina, and carving workmanship suggests that this necklace may be very old...
ca. 1700
Kangxi Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
Diameter: 22.6 cm / 8.9 in
From an English private collection
A classic Kangxi period lotus form dish, molded and formed to resemble an open lotus flower, and painted with radiating panels framing a central medallion. The painting workmanship is wistful and full of charm.
Please note that this plate belongs to a pair, but this listing is for one (1) plate ONLY...
19th century
Late Qing Dynasty
Low-fired unglazed porcelain with famille verte enamels
Height: 30.4 cm / 12 in
From a Palm Beach, Florida estate
A late Qing biscuit fired susancai / famille verte square baluster vase, decorated with panels of seasonal flora. Wood stand included.
Condition: Bottom cleanly drilled, otherwise perfect antique condition [Please examine all photos carefully, as they are part of the condition report.]
Size: 18 cm wide, 14 cm high.
Large Thai painting. Paint on paper backed on to material and framed. Ex collection of Dr Henry Ginsburg, curator of Thai collections in the British Library, London. Estimated to be late 19th century. 150 x 99 cm. Some creasing but generally very good condition. Can be viewed in central London by arrangement. Buyer arranges packing and collection to suit shipping requirements.
Antique Chinese huanghuali wood chair with a woven rattan seat. The sides are beautifully carved into a scrolling vine shape with a charming gourd ornament. The legs are hand carved in a 3 part stepped geometric shape. Republic Period 20th century. It measures 22" wide 16.5" deep, the seat is 19" tall, overall 36" tall.
Antique Chinese porcelain bowl with pale blue glaze and red underglaze designs of fish. 20th Century
Size: 8.5" W, 3.25" H
Chinese ruyi scepter made from dark hardwood with inlay of deep green jade with carved fish and flowers. Ruyi scepters are used in Buddhist ceremonies and are a symbol of good fortune to come. 20th Century
Size: 20.5" L, 4" W
Antique Burmese bronze buddha statue. standing posture with flowing robes on a wood custom stand. Possibly 15th/16th century.
Size: 12"H, 3"W (14"H on stand)
Antique Chinese porcelain bowl with footed lid, adorned with red dragons, geometric motif, and waves in enamel. Mark of Guangxu (1875-1908) and Period.
Size: 3.5" height, 6" width
Antique Tibetan clay statue of wrathful Dorje Shugden mounted on the back of a white lion with an arch of flames around him, painted in polychrome pigments of green, orange, red, yellow, brown, and gilt. The figure seated atop a lion is standard for the Gelug tradition. This figure / deity is considered mischievous by the Dalai Lama. The sect that worships this type of piece is interestingly not recognized by the Dalai Lama.
19th century
Size: 8" H, 6" W
Antique Japanese Noh performance mask of Doji, a physically pretty and youthful boy to represent eternal youth. Wonderfully hand-carved and painted with wispy hair, red lips, and blackened teeth. Meiji Period (1868 - 1912)
Size: 8" H, 5.5" W
Antique Chinese jadeite carving of a dragon and a phoenix face to face with pierced details, crosshatch feathers and spirals on the dragon's body. 19th Century in original untreated condition.
Size: 2.25" L
Chinese pair of antique jadeite links with intricate pierced carvings and dangling butterflies. Original untreated condition. 19th Century
Size: 1.75" L each
An unusual Arita bowl decorated with a narrow band of pine branches and a series of four Koro’s, bronze censers, with elaborate Taotie, or Elephant mask handles, two of which contain representations of a Kirin and a Hoo bird, and a central motif of a Shirasagi framed by a stylised Lotus border...
Large Thai painting. Paint on paper backed on to material and framed. Ex collection of Dr Henry Ginsburg, curator of Thai collections in the British Library, London. Estimated to be late 19th century. 150 x 99 cm. Some creasing but generally very good condition. Can be viewed in central London by arrangement. Buyer arranges packing and collection to suit shipping requirements.
A rare early Ming 15th century possibly Xuande period blue and white cover box. decorated with fine under glaze blue flower and phoenix motif, good condition with small restoration on lower part rim, please see picture for detail, size: 11 cm diameter.
Rare Ming dynasty jiajing period garlic head vase with dragon biscuit motif, good condition with crack lines on the body please see picture for detail, size: 20 cm height.