This is a very fine, flattened, rounded rectangular form Snuff Bottle with a round, elongated neck, rounded sloping shoulders, and raised flat elongated oval footing. Made of Hard JET. The bottle is very light. This must have been the reason that the carver has left 1/4 of the bottom non hollowed to give the bottle a little weight and stability. The walls are very thin. It has a very smooth and lustrous surface...

Length: 3.8 cm (1.7 in)
Height: 2.3 cm (0.9 in)
Depth: 2.6 cm (1 in)

Fine Japanese carved netsuke of a rat gnawing on his tail; natural material; honey-coloured patina; two age lines present; excellent hair work and inlaid horn eyes; signed with the mark Kaigyoku

This is an excellent 19th Century Japanese Netsuke depicting a Woman Pounding Cloth with her child by her side who is playing with a turtle. Signed Ryuchin (Gyokuhosai), who, according to Meinertzhagen (MCI Index), 'was among the most brilliant netsuke carvers of his period'. Excellent composition with very fine detail, and a great example of this carver's work...

A Northern Song Yue type celadon carved dish, decorate with carved flower motif covered with green glaze. PERIOD : Zhejiang (yue) Northern Song dynasty (960–1279 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 19.8 cm wide. CONDITION: 3 tiny frits to the rim, no chips, cracks or hairlines and free from restoration.

An interesting Chinese jade carving of a bush washer in the form of a buddha hand citron. The citron is carved in a way where it is creating a circle in the middle. The top of the citron contains a carving of a bat. Age: 20th century Size: length 2.75" width 2.8" height 0.5"

A rare jade archer,s ring, which to me is the actual archers ring used with the bow and arrow rather then the better know thumb ring which is more a piece of jewelry. It was used on the thumb, that's where the "thumb ring" comes from and more than likely on a gloved hand due to the size. See the last three photos of a similar one in a Chinese jade book. Size: H:5.5cm, W. 4cm

An antique Japanese Chobako (merchant safe-keep box) made entirely of Kiri (Paulownia) wood with original hand forged iron hardware. Acquired a beautiful 200+ year old age patina. Hinged door secures 3 drawers behind which lies a secret box located behind the side by side drawers above.

Unusual side footing purposely made to provide air flow under the box...

A fine genuine CHIANG SAEN THAI BRONZE BUDDHA HEAD mounted on a wooden base. 14/15th Century A.D. Size: H. 13.5 cm. x W.6.5 cm. x D. 7 cm.

Early 19th C. Japanese Wood Netsuke: Wood Gatherer, Signed YOSHINAGA, Miura

This is an Extremely Rare example of a wood netsuke excellently carved by Yoshinaga, as signed on a border, on the bottom of this superb miniature sculpture, depicting a Wood Gatherer who has taken a rest from his daily journey by sitting on top of a rock. He is carrying on his back a wicker basket, and two bundles of wood on top of it...

Chinese Tang - Five dynasties Yue Yao bowl with foliated rim shape. 17 cm diameter. Good conditions. Free fro any repair.

Small bowl decorated with freely painted on the center by floral spray with dark brown slip on the an ivory-white ground under a clear glaze, calssic scroll on the rim and exterior, unglazed base. PERIOD : Song Dynasty (1115–1234 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 11 cm wide. CONDITION: very good, No chips, cracks or hairlines and free from restorations.

Antique Korean bojagi, wrapping cloth made of silk. This type of bojagi is specifically called min-bo or chogak bo since it is made of a patchwork of silk scraps. Bojagi is a long standing Korean tradition used to cover and/or carry a multitude of things from household items to precious ritual objects. This bojagi is sewn with a deep red and white pinwheel pattern in the center framed in a bright pink. The other colors used range from deep purple, light green and white...

Antique Japanese scroll painting of the wrathful guardian deity Fudo Myo-O standing along the edge of a cliff. His two fangs poke out of his mouth pointing in opposite directions. The sword he wields is named Kurikara, the demon slayer. The rope he holds in his opposite hand is used to bind demons. A ring of purifying flames burns around his backside. Artist chop in corner. 18th Century Size: (Entire scroll) 67.5" H x 20.5" W (painting only) 37.5" H x 15.5" W

Boxwood netsuke depicting a Karashishi with his mouth wide open, accompanied by a perforated ball, protected with his front paws, a symbol indicating a male shishi, representative of the Yang principle and male energy. Signed Minkoku. Period: Edo 19th century Dimensions: 3.3 x 3.5 x 2.7 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition

Architectorial carving of a temple alter, Northern India / Gandhara, early-mid 1st. millenium AD.

A very artful carving and quite decorative as well, depicting a building housing an alter and flanked by large collumns. The back uncarved and it would have been carved into a rock wall.

Finely mounted, floating on a black metal base.

Size: 35 cm. tall, incl. the mounting, 24 cm. for the temple alone. 16 cm. deep and 20 cm. wide...

Chinese pewter snuff bottle in the form of a peach with three leaves, one leaf done in copper. The pewter stopper is formed like a natural stem with attached spoon. The snuff bottle rests on its own small hardwood tripod base.

Dimensions: 1 1/4" x 1 3/4" (2 1/4" on stand)

Larger than usual bucchero ware kantharos of canonical shape. The high-swung strap handles attached at the rim and the dented ridge at the join to the straight wall. Standing on a low flared foot. Incised lines just below the rim.
Rasmussen’s type 3e kantharos of the standard coastal type known from workshops in the Etruscan cities of Vulci and Cerveteri.
For similar examples, cf. items 240-242 in: Ines Jucker. Italy of the Etruscans...

Late 18th to early 19th century staghorn / bone Kyoto school netsuke of a seated shishi (Buddhist lion) hugging a large ball. Unusual material for the subject, strong early piece with beautiful wear and patina consistent with age, wonderful face, powerful oversized paws, eyes are inlaid with brown horn. Very nice hairwork (see its mane and bushy tail), old age lines, deep himotoshi going through the back down to the bottom. Wonderful sculpture. Height 1 11/16 inches.

This is a finely carved Large Early 19th century Japanese Netsuke depicting Fukurokuju, one of the Seven Gods of Fortune, the God of Wealth and Longevity, holding a staff on his left hand. He has two Karakos by his side. One of them, is holding tightly to his right leg. Excellent detail and expression...

Large Etruscan oinochoe of oval body. The flared neck pinched to form a trefoil shaped mouth.
The cylindrical handle spans from rim to shoulder. Standing on a splayed foot.
Rasmussen's oinochoe type 6a. The absence of a ridge at the junction between neck and shoulder and the lack of decoration gives this group a very plain appearance.
For a related example, cf. Beazley Archive vase no. 9012079.
Ceramic, grey bucchero
Etruscan, 600-575 BC
H. 23 cm (9 in) ...

Early 19th Century Japanese Netsuke depicting Hotei, one of the Seven Gods of Fortune, the God of Contentment and Happiness, floating on a small boat, with his fan, staff and treasure sack. . Natural himotoshi formed by the space between Hotei’s staff and the edges of the bow of the boat. Stained with dark highlights. Signed Naokazu on the bottom of the boat. Netsuke measures 0.83 inches (2.1cm) wide, 2.30 inches (5.8cm) long, and 1.04 inches (2.6cm) tall. A reference to the carver, Naoka...

TERRACOTTA USHABTI
EGYPTIAN, 3RD INTERMEDIATE PERIOD, C. 1075 - 664 BC

Depicted in a mummiiform style , wearing tripartite wig, arms folded across chest.

Measurements:
Height: 13.5 cm
Width: 5.5 cm
Height on stand: 15.5 cm

Condition: lower part re-attached as shown otherwise intact

Beautifully mounted on a custom plexi-glass display stand of high quality

Provenance: Aweidah's collection before 1970- Registered at IAA

Chinese porcelain monochrome vase in a lovely red shade of ox-blood, with a stout, rounded body, long elegant neck that flutes at the rim, which has a white underglaze. 19th century Size: 12.5" height, 9" width

Fine set of Chinese blue and white pair of porcelain bowls, one with landscape and other with animal design, seal mark on the base, from 19th century era, comes with the display box.Size: Diameter of each bowl is 4 inches with the height of 1 1/4 inches. Condition Report: Very good condition.

A fine mid size Chinese Machang Phase jar from the Majiayao Culture. Ht. 28.5. Condition: 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.

Ivory netsuke depicting a koi carp with a half-open mouth and dark horn eyes. The variations in color and patina on the surface of the ivory give the work a feeling of antiquity and authenticity. The texture of the scales is rendered realistically, adding realism to the sculpture. Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 2.2 x 6.2 x 1.7 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition. There are stains.

19th C. Japanese Boxwood Netsuke: TANUKI NO HARA TSUZUMI,

Signed Juzan (ishikawa Komei) This is a finely carved boxwood netsuke depicting Tanuki, seated, wearing a kimono, with a striker on his right hand, getting ready to beat his hairy distended scrotum that is resting on a cushion as if it were a mokugyo. Very skillfully done miniature sculpture that is signed Juzan within an oval reserve on the bottom of the netsuke. The cord holes (himotoshi) are lined up with natural material.

Beautiful small Chinese jade carving of a seated goose clutching a leafy sprig in its beak. Lovely detail all over. The jade is of gray-green matrix with light inclusions. Age: 19th century. Size: 2.25" width.

Chinese Six Silver Dragon Teacups Stamped & Marked

Description & Size

2 Lge: 5.08 cm (2") height & 9.52 x 7.11 cm (3.75" x 2.8") wide with & without handle

4 Sm: 4.44 cm (1.75") height & 9.52 x 6.85 cm (3.75" x 2.7") wide with & without handle

Total Weight: 541 gram (19.08 oz)

Age: c19th Century, Production: Handcrafted

A set of Six Chinese silver dragon teacups c19th Century with good size & weight. Each cup is made with a ...

Intriguing Daunian kyathos featuring an incurving shallow bowl and a handle that widens towards the top to form stylized horns, a tiny animal head inserted in between.
The cream-hued surface shows a delicate linear decoration, both on the handle and on the outside of the bowl.
For a kyathos from the same workshop, cf. vase no 202 in: Electa Napoli. L'Art des Peoples Italiques. Geneva 1993.
Ceramic
North Daunian, Sub Geometric II, 550-400 BC
H. to handle 10.7 c...

Beautifull temmoku globular jar. PERIOD : Song Dynasty (960–1279 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 11 cm height. CONDITION: one tiny chip to the rim, no cracks or hairlines and free from restoration.

Japanese wooden shop sign. Well-carved with large lettering and small chop signatures in corners. Very heavy in weight. The entire sign has been hand carved down, exposing the kanji lettering. Natural design. Edo Period (circa 1800's) Size: 18" H x 76" L x 1.5" D

ALABASTER COSMETIC VASE WITH A BRONZE APPLICATOR
CANAANITE, Middle Bronze Age: 1850 – 1550 B.C.
Time of Abraham

Measurements:
Height: 9.5 cm
Width: 3.5 cm
Height on stand: 16 cm

Condition: Good condition, not repaired and not restored

Nicely mounted on a plexi-glass “Lucite” display stand on high quality.

Found in Hebron south of Jerusalem, Holy Land

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A pair of 19/20th Chinese turquoise porcelain parrots bird with original wooden stands , in excellent condition. H 25cm. (With out stand) $1250

This is a finely hand-carved Japanese Netsuke made during the Edo Period (18th Century) that depicts a Chinnan Sennin. He is standing on one foot, and he is dressed with a long robe. He is holding the string of large hat over his right shoulder. Excellent detail and expression. Great two-tone patina. Large himotoshi, common of netsuke from this period. Unsigned. It measures 1.21 inches (3.1cm), and 2.77 inches (7.15cm) tall. Netsuke is in excellent preserved condition. *** A very similar exam...

Finely modeled faience amulet of the Egyptian dwarf god Pataikos.
The figure is shown nude, crouching with his legs apart on top of a square base. Pataikos holds his hands to either side of the protruding belly. A groove along the chest and abdomen to the navel.
Well shaped facial features, with a line incised at the limit of the shaven hair.
No back pillar. Legs and arms in open-work. Grooved loop for suspension to the back of the neck.
Ptah the Dwarf, also known un...