All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Roman : Sculpture : Pre AD 1000 item #1460900
A high quality depiction in terracotta of the naked Eros standing frontally on base with cornucopia and object, early Roman terracotta sculpture, 1st. century AD.

Adorable figure, standing on a square podium, with fine details.

Size: ca. 15 cm. tall.

Condition: Superb for type. Perfect surfaces, light dirt adhired.

Ex. Old Private collection, aquired before 1980.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1900 item #1460810
An antique Japanese 2 part Usubata in bronze featuring a Minogame (age old turtle) base. Mounted to the shell is a flanged cloud rendering with four terminating columns that undulates to a removable wide rim water receptacle. Artist signed at the base of the receptacle. Beautiful craftsmanship including the fine stimple work to the underside of the turtle.

In Japan, the turtle is a good luck animal symbolizing 10,000 years of long life...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Greek : Sculpture : Pre AD 1000 item #1460708
A rare large archaic style pottery figure of a lady with raised arms, Greek, likely South-Italian workshop, ca. 6th.-4th. century BC.

Impressive large mouldmade figure; She has a long neck and small head and is standing with a twist in her hips and slight bend to her left knee. Her arms raised as if she is dancing. Her gown is draped in folds on the front of the figure

Size: c. 22 cm...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pottery : Pre 1800 item #1460651 (stock #8161)
An English Delft Pancake Plate. Decorated to the centre with a stylised floral spray within a loop and dash border. London C1730. Diameter; 21.5 cm. Condition; light wear
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pottery : Pre 1800 item #1460650 (stock #8177)
An English Delft Pancake Plate. Decorated with an Oriental inspired landscape C140. Diameter; 8 7/8″ (22.5 cm). Condition; usual wear, small chip to rim
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #1460588 (stock #RAJ-15)
This large plate was fired with no glaze at the first, and the second fired pictured traditional pattern with blue glaze and the third colored picture depicted 2 Chinese men of literary taste and children playing at the garden, and the last painted with gold. The seal mark ”大明成化年製”was used at the middle Edo period, Very gorgeous piece. One more piece with the same pattern we have. Size: 41.0cm(D) 4.8cm(H)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1460574
Antique Japanese small zushi (traveling shrine). Red lacquer case opens to reveal the Buddha in the moment in which he attains parinirvana, dies and is released from the cycle of rebirth. Here he is recumbent on his side on an elongated lotus bed on a two tiered stand carved with blossoming branches and waves. The whole interior of the zushi is lacquered gold as is the Buddha while the lotus petals are delicately painted in colors with gold details...
All Items : Antiques : Furnishings : Pre 1920 item #1460490
Persian Sarouk Ferehan rug floor covering. Inside boarder ban with deep blue tones. Soft pink pastel tones transition into an off white beige coloring around the center medallion. Made of 100% hand woven wool. Overall in beautiful original condition, ready to be enjoyed.

Sarouk village lies to the north of the town of Arak and has been known since the 12th century. It is probably the most well-known Persian carpet weaving area...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1837 VR item #1460474
Aka Raku Chawan named "Hanshan" made by Matsuo Fushunsai (1792-1830) who was the 5th generation head of Matsuo-Ryu Tea Ceremony School in Higashi-ku , Nagoya.
The box is signed by Matsuo 6th generation Iemoto Gyosai (1820-1856).

The rim is gently undulated moving to the plump body...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Devotional Objects : Pre 1900 item #1460464
An incredible and massive Japanese Buddhist Temple Ranma (transom) carving of a crouching Shishi (Fu Dog) under an overhanging pine tree flanked on both sides by exaggerated Peonies. Beautifully hand carved with great detail. The pine tree represents longevity while the large Peonies symbolize an abundance of wealth. The frame and carving both are made of Hinoki (Cypress) wood. Very good original condition...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Sculpture : Pre 1800 item #1460447
An antique Japanese Buddhist temple freize wooden carving of waves centered by a Hoju sacred jewel. Carved from one solid block of Keyaki (Zelkova) wood. Professionally mounted on an iron stand.

Age: Edo Period (1750-1800)

Dimensions: 32 1/2" Wide by 17 1/4" High by 5" Deep
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1900 item #1460342 (stock #31922A)
This is a large and beautiful nephrite jade bi, with a centrally placed coiled dragon and a pair of phoenix on either edge. The piece is entirely hand-carved, and the carving technique is consistent with archaic practice, utilizing a diagonal grid to space the coils which cover the body of the disc. The coils themselves are carved in opposing directions from one another, consistent again with ancient technique...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1900 item #1460328
Antique Rare Ainu woven pouch, created by the indigenous people of northern Japan. The Ainu are well known for their especially beautiful attusi garments made of woven elm bark. This rare pouch is made of a variety of natural fibers, with reinforced corners and edges. The detailed patterns of the Ainu were past down through generations of women and were believed to protect the wearer from evil spirits. This pouch is beautifully constructed with another smaller woven pocket on the inside...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Okimono : Pre 1900 item #1460314
Antique bronze sculpture of a male lion. Standing with head raised, he lets out a roar. Beautifully rendered with naturalistic details especially in mane and face. Signed with a raised cartouche on the underside of his belly: 誠谷作 Seiya saku "Work of Seiya". His full name is Genryūsai Seiya (源龍斎誠谷) and he was the master craftsman of a studio specializing in high quality wares for export...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Lacquer : Pre 1837 VR item #1460297 (stock #2021-995)
Large suzuribako showing on its cover a mountainous landscape, crossed by a river, bordered by two houses and trees such as pine trees and cherry trees in bloom...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Greek : Sculpture : Pre AD 1000 item #1460296
A very attractive tall pottery figure of a standing female or deity, Magna Grecia, ca. 3rd. century BC.

The figure is standing with a slight bend in her left knee and one arm above her head perhaps correcting her large headress. She is veiled and clad in elegant garments.

Size: 16,5 cm.

Condition: Superb for type, intact with remnants of white pigments.

Ex. Old Private Collection, aquired before 1980.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Devotional Objects : Pre 1900 item #1460269
A beautiful original large Buddhist temple sitting lantern called Koshi Tsuridoro. These lanterns are placed in front of the entrance to the temple itself. The verdigris copper and wood construction is decorated with 8 panels of scrolling arabesque designs of lotuses. The front pair panels are hinged and they are secured with a lock and sliding flat pin.The diminutive transom panels of swirling cloud cut-outs sets the square domed roof on 4 piers. The panels are perforated with swirl...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1920 item #1460221
An antique Japanese Kotansu (personal storage chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original patina and bronze hardware including the Warabite style handles and the Chrysanthemum incised lock plates. A configuration of 3 large drawers and 2 smaller side by side drawers provides for organization and storage. Constructed using straight dovetail joinery and hardened wooden nails. It would work well as a side chest or a bedside nightstand.

Age: Late Meiji/Taisho (1910-1920)

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