Very good Han Dynasty heavy spinach green lead glazed jar with zoomorphic impressed band at the top. Excellent condition, small unglazed spot near mouthrim- please examine enlargements. D: 14cm/5.5in and H: 11.5cm/4.8in.
Authentic complete, still very bright paint and in very good condition for its age. Exceptional drawings. No restoration. Has been resting in an acrylic custom case which can be picked up by buyer is so desired.
Some photos have a glare due to the acrylic case..
Photo 1 shows Osiris with 2 Papyrus pillars and cobras. And underneath a winged Isis holding 2 Ankhs and 2 reclining jackals on her wings...
A Very Rare/Fine Korean Four Warrior Spirits (四天王) (the four Devas)-the four heavenly guardians of Buddhism-19th C.:
Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century,
An each painting in mineral pigments on silk and named.
It’s in good condition with bright colors and
An each painting measures 50cm x 35.5cm
*** See it’s details below (四天王):
1): Jee-Guk Cheon: The King of the East [東方持國天王]
2): Gwang-Mok Cheon: The King of the West [西方廣目天王]
3): Joong-Jan...
Interesting slim design iron key, came with the Roman and early medieval keys, but probably c. 17th. century.
Condition: Nice VF, excellent metal.
Ex. Important old Danish collection of keys.
A very rare Early medieval / Byzantine bronze key c. 10th-12th. cent.
Interesting key first time in stock with a round bow and large rectangular slotted bit and hollow stem.
Size: 83 mm. long.
Condition: Nice VF, fine metal great patina, a small metal flaw from the making.
Ex. Important old Danish collection of keys.
Height on Stand: 20 cm (8 in)
Width: 5.8 cm (2.4 in)
Quality Chinese green crackle vase with a wooden lid and stand; fine overall crackle over a very good foot; good condition
Height: 7 cm (2.7 in)
Width: 6.5 cm (2.5 in)
Depth: 9 cm (3.5 in)
Japanese carved wooden okimono of a yawning man; very characterful piece with inlaid horn eyes; good condition with few signs of age
Height: 7 cm (2.8 in)
Width: 4.5 cm (1.8 in)
Depth: 2.1 cm (0.8 in)
Fine example of a Chinese carved cinnabar snuff bottle; features two main panels of buildings within rural settings with scroll-work across the shoulders and sides; standing lappets to the base rim and original knop and bone spoon; inscribed Qianlong mark to the base; very good condition
Height: 4 cm (1.7 in)
Length: 13 cm (5.2 in)
Depth: 4 cm (1.7 in)
Weight: 140 gm
Chinese silver box by Luen Wo; decorated with dragons chasing flaming pearls; marked on the base LW and script; late 19th century; good condition
Height: 5 cm (2 in)
Width: 7 cm ( 2.8 in)
Weight: 750 gm
Fine Chinese gilt bronze knob seal with a Kilin atop; very well-cast and a crisp seal below; small amount of verdigris showing on the base; good condition
Height: 22.8 cm (9.1 in)
Width: 10.5 cm (4.2 in)
Chinese heavy cloisonne vase of good age; polychrome enamel floral decoration throughout; minor surface wear with age-related issues; good condition
Height: 33 cm (13.2 in)
Width: 12 cm (4.8 in)
Chinese porcelain famille verte lidded vase; features the emperor and attendants moving through a rural setting; standing lappets with hatched borders on both rims; lid with foo dog atop; good condition
A high quality and very large Byzantine / darkage bronze key, ca. 6th.-9th. century AD.
The key is finely made with a square bow withy protuding finial and a two-section hollow stem.
Size: 107 mm. long.
Condition: Extremely fine, superb with dark green enamel patina. A condition rarity as such.
Ex. Important old Danish collection of keys.
A very attractive Byzantine or darkage bronze chest key approx 6th.-9th. century AD.
The key is finely made with a round bow and square decoration to the hollow stem.
Size: 75 mm. long.
Condition: Extremely fine, superb with even green patina. A condition rarity as such.
Ex. Important old Danish collection of keys.
A very attractive Byzantine or darkage bronze chest key approx 6th.-9th. century AD.
The key is very finely made with a hexagonal bow and decoration to the hollow stem.
Size: 65-66 mm. long.
Condition: Good very fine, very nice mottled green and red patina. A condition rarity as such.
Ex. Important old Danish collection of keys.
A nice and scarce early iron key probably from a passage door, European, Renaissance, c. Late 14th.-Early 15th. century.
The key with an oval bow and a square stem. The wide bit with a flat design.
Size: 11,7 cm.
Condition: Nice Very fine, intact dark iron patina corrosion but sound metal beneath.
Ex. Important old Danish collection of keys.
A fine smaller iron key from a chest, Gothic type, early renaissance, c. 14th. century AD.
The key with a complicated S-shaped bit and gothic compartement bow. The stem is square and then round and solid.
The decoration of Gothic iron locks and keys was often elaborate and of the highest standard of workmanship. The motifs were frequently drawn from Gothic architecture, reproducing on a miniature scale complicated tracery patterns and even tiny statuettes...
Chinese Song dynasty longquan celadon dish. 17 cm diameter. Good condition except very smooth hairline at the center.