A lovely ancient Egyptian Scarab, more than 2,300 years old, from the famous Mitry collection (see our Homepage). A jasper scarab with a winged scarab, "God Khepher Divine Lord of Egypt'' Mitry dated 1950 BC XII Dynasty. It is 9/16” long (14 mm) and made of steatite, an easy-to-carve stone that hardens when heated. Scarabs empowered life and resurrection and were often placed under mummy wrappings to protect the body and to help it resurrect. This Scarab comes in a jewelry display cup...

The mahjong set is in a perfect condition. Provenance: Bonhams, San Francisco

Antique Japanese copper censer with handles. The pierced copper lid has a repousse design of a dragon in swirling storm clouds with lightening. The body of the censer is hammered copper and has two warabite shaped handles on either side.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 7" high x 11" wide (including handles)

Agarwood is also known as aloeswood, eaglewood, gharuwood or the Wood of Gods, most commonly referred to as oud or oudh. Agarwood is sought-after by collectors and often cited as one of the most expensive woods in the world. The necklace is consisted of eighty-six finely carved wood beads, four giant blue Peking glass beads, and a Peking pendant in the form of two bats. Size: 26 inches (65cm) long

The sword is inscribed with flower and bird. It is signed on the case and the sword itself.

Genuine turquoise stone. The overall condition is good, except for an unnoticeable chip on the left side of the boy’s robe. In Chinese Fengshui, “Drum” symbolizes good reputation and social status. Size: 2.5 inches (65mm) tall.

A lovely blue/green ancient Egyptian Scarab, more than 2,300 years old, from the famous Mitry collection (see our Homepage). It is 1/2” long (12 mm) and made of steatite, an easy-to-carve stone that hardens when heated. Scarabs empowered life and resurrection and were often placed under mummy wrappings to protect the body and to help it resurrect. This Scarab comes in a jewelry display cup...

A lovely blue ancient Egyptian Scarab, more than 2,300 years old, from the famous Mitry collection (see our Homepage). It is 1/2” long (12 mm) and made of steatite, an easy-to-carve stone that hardens when heated. Scarabs empowered life and resurrection and were often placed under mummy wrappings to protect the body and to help it resurrect. This Scarab comes in a jewelry display cup...

This figure is with downcast eyes and slightly smiling serene expression flanked by long pendulous ears. It comes with an original wood stand. In normal antique condition, including but not limited to gilding wear, flaking, normal chips and scratches. Please send an invoice for more pictures. Thank you. Size: 13 inches (33cm) tall.

A Chinese cloisonne enamel vase, late Qianlong, circa 1780-1800, with gilt bronze dragon head and tongue handles. Height 20.2 cms. With wood stand.

Tatou-gami made of recycled old washi (Japanese handmade paper) with kakishibu (persimmon tannin) for waterproof. Tatougami is used for wrapping kimono, precious items and so on. This was used for wrapping old books. It has four cords made of washi too. The second half of the 19th century. In good condition. 62cm x 67.5cm when it is flat.

Lovely and rare antique hand painted porcelain deviled egg plate by R. Delinieres & Co. of Limoges, France. In excellent condition, it measures 9" x 8". Dates 1900.

A Set of 6 Chinese Blue and White Sweet Pea Pattern Jars. Circa, 1644-1911, Qing Dynasty. These set of pots feature an underglaze sweet pea pattern decoration with matching covers that have a mythical beast figure on top. One of the jars is topped with an antique Narra cover...

A Chinese Zhangzhou Blue and White Porcelain Plate, Circa, 1572-1620, Wanli, Ming Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. This plate features an underglaze decoration of an animal and foliate motif with patterns that run along its exterior rim. The back of the plate is shaped with a rounded cavetto that flares out to its mouth with kiln grit adhering to its foot rim...

A Chinese Longquan Celadon Bowl. Circa, 1368-1644, Ming Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. Featuring deep walls rising from a tall foot and is decorated with slender chrysanthemum-like petals encircling the exterior and its interior with a carved decoration. It is covered overall in a green celadon glaze except for the unglazed firing ring on the base. Measurements: height (8cm), diameter (11cm) across. Condition: in perfect condition. No cracks, no chips, no restorations...

A Chinese Blue and White High-Footed Cup. Circa, 1464-1487, Chenghua, Ming Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. Featuring a vegetal motif on its exterior and the interior is decorated with a bordered central flower head and patterns around the rim. Its base is fully glazed, except for its foot-ring. Measurements: diameter (9.4cm) across. Condition: there is a small rim frit but is overall in very good condition...

A lovely tan ancient Egyptian Scarab, more than 2,300 years old, from the famous Mitry collection (see our Homepage). It is 1/2” long (12 mm) and made of steatite, an easy-to-carve stone that hardens when heated. Scarabs empowered life and resurrection and were often placed under mummy wrappings to protect the body and to help it resurrect. This Scarab comes in a jewelry display cup...

A lovely blue ancient Egyptian Scarab, more than 2,300 years old, from the famous Mitry collection (see our Homepage). It is 7/16” long (11 mm) and made of steatite, an easy-to-carve stone that hardens when heated. Scarabs empowered life and resurrection and were often placed under mummy wrappings to protect the body and to help it resurrect. This Scarab comes in a jewelry display cup...

A lovely tan ancient Egyptian Scarab, more than 2,300 years old, from the famous Mitry collection (see our Homepage). It is 5/8” long (16 mm) and made of steatite, an easy-to-carve stone that hardens when heated. Scarabs empowered life and resurrection and were often placed under mummy wrappings to protect the body and to help it resurrect. This Scarab comes in a jewelry display cup.

A lovely green ancient Egyptian Scarab, more than 2,300 years old, from the famous Mitry collection (see our Homepage). It is 1/2” long (12 mm) and made of steatite, an easy-to-carve stone that hardens when heated. Scarabs empowered life and resurrection and were often placed under mummy wrappings to protect the body and to help it resurrect. This Scarab comes in a jewelry display cup.

Chinese Ming Dynasty scroll painting attributed to Qiu Ying (1494-1552)...

The calligraphy was attributed to Wen Zheng-ming (1470-1559). Wen Zheng-ming, born Wen Bi, was a Chinese painter, calligrapher, and poet during the Ming dynasty. He was regarded as one of the Four Masters of Ming painting. He was born in Changzhou County (now part of Suzhou) in the Jiangsu province. He was also known as Heng-shan Jushi and Ting-yun-sheng. Ink on paper. Signed “Wen Zheng-ming”, with two signature seals of the artist. Another seal of the artist in the upper right corner, “...

The painting was attributed to Shao Mi (1592-1642). Shao Mi was a Chinese landscape painter, calligrapher, and poet during the Ming Dynasty. Shao was born in Changzhou County (now part of Suzhou) in the Jiangsu province. His style name was “Seng-mi” and his sobriquets were “Gua-chou” and “Fen-tuo jushi”. Shao was known as one of the Nine Friends of Painting together with Dong Qichang, Wang Shimin, Wang Jian, Li Liufang, Yang Wencong, Zhang Xuezeng, Cheng Jiasu, and Bian Wenyu. Ink a...

The bowl is decorated inside with ducks and enamel plants in the style of the "Famille Verte" we find the colors fired at low temperature aubergine, green, some very rare touches of blue and the fragile iron red, detail in gold. The outlines of the subjects are either black or red. The circles are in underglaze cobalt blue fired higth fire. The white backgrounds are decorated with a secret decoration of plants, incised before firing in the clay, it is difficult to see, one of the photos suggests...

Offered is this very scarce and quite early, circa 1890s, James and David Kinnell, Smooth Face Hickory Shaft Golf Club made in Scotland. Although smooth face golf clubs fell out of fashion by the very early 1900s, they were still offered in catalogues for a number of years beyond this date.

This smooth face club is stamped on the back "PRESTWICK KK CLUBS". The leather grip is in good condition, and the straight hickory shaft sports a nice aged patina.

Measures 35 inches from heel to top ...

Modern sterling silver picture frame. Made by Fradley in New York, ca 1920. Rectangular window in plain flat surround. With glass, silk lining, and velvet back and hinged easel support for portrait (vertical) display. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 2072. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Frame: H 10 3/8 x W 7 1/2 in. Window: H 9 x W 6 1/4 in. #BY740

A Chinese Zhangzhou Triple Chrysanthemum Blue and White Plate. Circa, 16th-17th Century, Ming Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. Plate decorated with encircled triple chrysanthemums at the center and its inner rim with a bordering pattern. The exterior is decorated with encircling lines. A similar example can be seen in the book 'Zhangzhou Ware found in the Philippines "Swatow" Export Ceramics from Fujian 16th-17th Century' by: Rita C. Tan, on page: 56;16. See photos provided for this r...

A Large Chinese Zhangzhou Blue and White Plate. Circa, 16th-17th Century, Ming Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. Featuring a large plate with a central spiral peony design with branches and bordering double spirals. The exterior is decorated with marching spiral peony scrolls. A very similar example which belongs to the collection of the National Museum of the Philippines which was recovered from the 'San Isidro Wreck' and is featured in the book 'Zhangzhou Ware Found in the Philippine...

Chinese Qing dynasty monochrome blue glazed censer with inward rounded rim. The white glazed interior ends at the circular unglazed center. This form evolved from a tripod censer and vestiges of the three legs remain as small protrusions at the bottom surrounding the unglazed circular base. Measures about 10” diameter x 5” high. 19th century. Very good overall condition. From the estate of Gerhard Lohmeier, a Diplomat at the German Embassy in Beijing from 1985 to 1989.

An antique Japanese Kuruma Bo Tansu (wheeled chest with locking bar) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite style handles. Two large drawers with two sliding doors below hiding 3 small drawers to the right and a spacious storage area to the left. Side and rear horizontal bars were designed for strength and visual appeal.

Age: Edo Period (1800-1850)

Dimensions: 37" Wide by 40 1/8" High by 19" Deep

A lovely green glazed ancient Egyptian Scarab, pre 300 BC, from the famous Mitry collection (see our Homepage). It is 5/8" long (16 mm) and made of steatite, an easy-to-carve stone that hardens when heated. Scarabs empowered life and resurrection and were often placed under mummy wrappings to protect the body and help it resurrect. Scarab comes in a jewelry display cup. Guaranteed – purchase price refunded if the piece is returned unaltered within 30 days from the date of purchase.

A lovely tan ancient Egyptian Scarab, pre 300 BC, from the famous Mitry collection (see our Homepage). It is 9/16" long (14 mm) and made of steatite, an easy-to-carve stone that hardens when heated. Scarabs empowered life and resurrection and were often placed under mummy wrappings to protect the body and help it resurrect. The scarab comes in a jewelry display cup. Guaranteed – purchase price refunded if the piece is returned unaltered within 30 days from the date of purchase.

A lovely blue/green ancient Egyptian Scarab, before 300 BC, from the famous Mitry collection (see our Homepage). It is 3/8" long (9 mm) and made of steatite, an easy-to-carve stone that hardens when heated. Scarabs empowered life and resurrection and were often placed under mummy wrappings to protect the body and help it resurrect. Each scarab comes in a jewelry display cup. Guaranteed – purchase price refunded if the piece is returned unaltered within 30 days from the date of purchase.

A Chinese Longquan Celadon Jar with Iron-Spots. Circa, 14th Century, Yuan Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. Featuring a small ovoid shaped body, topped with a flat rounded cover and is covered overall in a green celadon glaze with iron-brown spots, except for the foot-ring. Measurements: height (3.5'inches). Condition: there is a very small rim frit on the jars mouth but is overall in very impressive condition. No cracks, no restorations. Photos by: The Oriental Room® Feel ...

A lovely blue/green ancient Egyptian Scarab, before 300 BC, from the famous Mitry collection (see our Homepage). It is 3/8" long (9 mm) and made of steatite, an easy-to-carve stone that hardens when heated. Scarabs empowered life and resurrection and were often placed under mummy wrappings to protect the body and help it resurrect. Scarab comes in a jewelry display cup.

A Chinese Qingbai Glazed Vase with Petalled Rim. Circa, 12th-13th Century, Song-Yuan Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. Featuring a thin and delicately potted lobbed-ovoid shaped body, supported by a flaring foot and is surmounted by a waisted neck that flares to a petal-cut rim. It is covered overall in a translucent glaze of aquamarine tone and its base is fully unglazed. Measurements: height (6"inches). Condition: in perfect condition. No cracks, no chips, no restorations. Pho...

A Similar Pair of Chinese Blue and White Miniature Jars. Circa, 1464-1505, Chenghua-Hongzi, Ming Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. Featuring two miniature jars with an underglaze floral decoration in between borders. Fully unglazed bases. Measurements: height (2.8"inches). Condition: in perfect conditon. No damages, no restorations. Photos by: The Oriental Room® Feel free to contact me at theorientalroomph@gmail.com for further inquiries, price offers, additional photographs,...

Found in the Philippines. Featuring a rounded melon shaped body and a waisted neck that flares to its mouth with a curved spout, opposite an applied flat handle and is covered overall in a green-white 'qingbai-type' glaze, except for the base which remains fully unglazed. A similar example can be seen in the book 'Chinese and South-East Asian White Ware found in the Philippines, on page: 90;56. Measurements: height (7.5"inches or 19cm). Condition: some wear to the glaze from burial ...

A Chinese White Glazed Yuhuchunping Vase with Flowers in Biscuit. Circa, 1368-1644, Ming Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. Featuring a pear shaped body rising from a short straight foot, tapering to its shoulders onto a long waisted neck and flaring out to its mouth. The vase is adorned with cloud patterns and flowers in biscuit and is covered overall in a white glaze, except for the foot-ring. Measurements: height (11.5"inches). Condition: in perfect condition. No chips, no cracks,...

The poem etched on the side of this exceptional piece reads: In the future — happiness — and long life — two sprouting leaves —to grow a thousand years. Indeed a positive message, perhaps to accompany a warm cup of sake on a quiet winters evening.

Ōtagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875) was born into a Samurai family but soon after adopted by the Ōtagaki family, from the age of seven to sixteen she was a lady in waiting at Kameoka castle where she was trained in the arts ...

Chinese Qing dynasty Guangxu period lidded teapot decorated on both sides in underglaze blue with two figures from the novel "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" engaged in an outdoor sword battle. The lid is decorated with a central flower. Two Metal handles connect to porcelain supports at the shoulder. The interior and base are glazed. There are three strain holes at the interior of the spout. Measures about 8 1/2” diameter x 6 5/8” high. Late 19th to early 20th century. Very good overa...

An arts and crafts period stamp box from the workshops of Joseph Heinrichs in New York. Great design with waves of silver over hammered copper. Measures about 5" by 2 1/2" by 1 3/4". D.T.W. initials engraved on top. Marked copper and silver and J.C. Grogan & Co. Pittsburgh where it was retailed. Fine example.

18th Century Yongzheng Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Dish with Lady Figurine

It is 0.8 inch (1.9 cm) tall by 5.3 inches (13.6 cm) wide. It is 0.2 Lb.

It has a hairline crack and a chip at the rim, rubbing of paints, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

Our Guarantee: We stand behind all of the items that we sell. That is to say, if you purchase an item from us and are unhappy with it for any reason, return it for a 100% refund of the amount you or...

A very ornate hand chased silver hip flask with a hinged rotating bayonet cap. Monogrammed on the cap, it also has the date 1892. There is a small dent on the cap. Measures 6” high x 3.5".

An ancient Egyptian bronze figure of Nefertum. Depicted striding on his integral base, wearing a tripartite wig, fronted with ureas, with his left foot forward, with arms along his side, wearing the lotus crown and with suspension loop behind. 3 1/4 inches high. Mounted. Said to have been purchased on the Paris art market @ 15 years ago. Nefertum (Nefertem, Nefertum ) was the god of the lotus blossom who emerged from the primeval waters at the beginning of time, and a god of perfume and arom...

A Chinese cloisonne enamel dish, Qianlong/Jiaqing, c. 1780-1820, 21cms diam. Good condition. From the collection of David and Sarah Battie. Mr Battie is a former director of Sotheby's London.

An antique Japanese Buddhist altar table. Hand carved Lotus blossom surrounded by an arabesque (Karakusa) design. Made of Japanese Shitan (Rosewood). Full curved side aprons with spiral feet in the front.

Age: Meiji era (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 53 1/2" High by 15 1/8" Deep by 15" High

A Chinese Three-Colored Chi-Eared Vase. Circa, 1505-1521, Zhengde, Ming Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. Featuring a baluster shaped body, tapering to its shoulders onto a waisted neck and a flanged mouth with two ear-handles. The vase is carved with a floral decoration and is covered in a green glaze with yellow and brown. Its base remains fully unglazed. Measurements: height (7"inches) Condition: some glaze damage from burial conditions but has no cracks, no chips, no restoratio...

A Chinese Ribbed Celadon Jar and Cover. Circa, 14th Century, Yuan Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. Featuring a ribbed ovoid shaped body, topped with a rounded cover with undulating edges. It is covered overall in a green celadon glaze and its base is fully glazed, except for the foot-ring. Measurements: height (4.5"inches). Condition: in perfect condition with glossy glaze. No cracks, no chips, and no restorations. Photos by: The Oriental Room® Feel free to contact me at the...

A Chinese Qingbai Glazed Granary Vase with Cover. Circa, 960-1279, Song Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. Featuring a long ovoid shaped body, rising from a short splayed foot, tapering to its shoulders onto a waisted neck with an applied decoration of a dragon above encircling figures and is topped with a conical cover. It is covered overall in a translucent green-white 'qingbai' glaze, except for the base which remains fully unglazed. Measurements: height (9.5"inches). Condition: ...

A Pair of Qingbai Glazed Granary Vases. Circa, 960-1279, Song Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. Both vases feature a tall ovoid shaped body, rising from a short splayed foot, tapering to its shoulders onto a long waisted neck and a flanged mouth with an applied decoration of a dragon above encircling figures and both are covered overall in a green-white 'Qingbai' glaze, except for their bases which remains fully unglazed. Measurements: height, approximately (13.5"inches) each vase. ...

Chinese Qing dynasty Nanking ware bowl decorated around the center in underglaze blue with figures in a landscape setting of mountains, trees, traditional huts, and boats on a lake. The flaring top rim and base have brown incised bands that are characteristic of brown etched wares produced between 1880 and 1920. The brown etched decoration is believed to have been intended to imitate bronze metal elements. 10” diameter x 5 1/4" high. Circa 1900. Very good overall condition with typical mi...

We have a particular interest in beautiful old Raku tea bowls and spend quite a bit of time searching for exceptional examples to include in our gallery. Here we see a beautiful work that appears to be at least 100-200 years old which would place its era of production in late Edo or Meiji. We had our master kintusgi craftsman add a skillfully applied repair to the side giving it some added character; a truly one-of-a-kind treasure.

A tradition dating from the mid-16th ce...

A wonderfull pair of decorative pottery figures of seated Dignitaries or Officials, dating to Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644.

Elderly men with beards, seated on chairs, with their right arms to the belt and the left to their knees. They are dressed in large dark blue and torqouis colored robes, with a dark blue hats on their heads.

Height: c. 21 cm.

Condition: A superb pair of pottery figures with wear for age and type.

Ex. Danish Private Collection and gu...

Rare antique Ko Iga Mizusashi made in the late Edo or Early Meiji period (19c)

Size
Height 16.5cm
Width 18.5cm
Weight 1450g


Condition
Very good considering the age.
There are minor chips on mouth.
It comes with the second wooden lid and old wooden box of the period.

A spending antique Chinese Kwan Yin sculpture made in the late Ming Dynasty. Kwan Yin or Guanyin and Avalokiteshvara is the Bodhisattva of compassion. Here she stands samabhanga on a simple base with robes flowing and clinging naturally over and to her long, slender body. Her feet peek from beneath her robes.

Her hands are held with her thumb and middle finger touching in the vitarka mudra of teaching. Her hair is piled high on her head. Her gaze serene and slightly downcast.

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Burmese alabaster Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base, with original lacquer and inlay of colorful glass pieces on the headband.

Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Size: Height 75 C.M. / Width 66.5 C.M. / Depth 32 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please...

Burmese alabaster Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base, with inlay of glass pieces on the headband.

Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Size: Height 52.3 C.M. / Width 55 C.M. / Depth 24 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fe...

A nice round stamp seal with handle, with precise finding place near the ancient city of Antioch, and dating to the Mesopotamian late Halaf-early Ubaid period, Late Neolithic - Early Chalcholite, c. 5th. millenium BC.

Nice early hemispheriod stamp seal with low handle.

Size: 26 mm wide, 12 mm. tall.

Condition: Nice Very fine and intact, with minor corrosion and deposits.

Comes with imprint and original Id card.

Provenance: Gustav Oberländer...

Interesting seal pendant made in bronze with double loop and engraved with a wild beast, Seljuq Islamic, c. 11th.-12th. cent.

Size 26 mm. long, choice condition with fine green patina.

Provenance: Gustav Oberländer (1926-2012), Oberländer aquired his massive and important collection between 1985 - 2000s, bought at reputable dealers and from old collections. Gustav Oberländer specialized in early stamp seals from the pre-historic and Dynastic civilizations in the Near Eas...