All Items : Antiques : Pre AD 1000 item #58233 (stock #z107)
This ancient textile fragment is composed of a cotton border in pattern weave with design of stylized birds within diagonal lines of interlocking frets in brown and cream, having areas of staining and missing parts and some unraveling throughout, unframed, 26 1/2 X & inches
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Pre 1492 item #58229 (stock #z106)
This is a Pre Columbian fragment of cotton cloth brocaded with anthropomorphic figure design in browns and creams,unframed and shrink wrapped; Condition-Good coloration having areas of staining and missing pieces throughout, some unraveling; Sheen in photo due to lighting. Measures 26 1/2 X 19 3/4 inches approx.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1920 item #50235 (stock #3338)
This Chinese calligraphy couplet was written by late 19th century Chinese scholar and government official XU SHICHANG. Both scrolls are 16 inches wide and 64 inches long and in good condition. The calligraphy measures 12 ½ inches wide and 52 inches long. Mr. Xu was born 1854 in Tianjing City and died 1939. During the late Qing Dynasty, he was appointed by the Qing Emperor as Viceroy of Manchuria and an official scholar of Ti-Ren Ge (royal chamber or cabinet)...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1900 item #50174 (stock #3337)
This late 19th or early 20th century Chinese jade carving is 6 inches tall, 3 ¼ inches wide and 2 ¼ inches in depth. One side depicts a seated goddess of mercy (Guan Yin) in a cave. Pine trees are growing above the cave. A pagoda covered with clouds appears on a far away mountain. On the other side, we find two old pine trees growing on a mountain. Two sages appear to be chatting; one is in the pagoda, one standing outside. The gated style building sits atop a mountain...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Ivory : Pre 1920 item #50172 (stock #3336)
This early 20th century carved ivory Buddha statue (Japanese called Hotai) is 6 ¼ inches tall, 3 ¾ inches wide and 3 ¼ inches in depth. The whole statue was carved from one solid ivory tusk. The left hand of the Buddha is holding a small fan; his right hand is resting on his knee. He wears a twisted necklace and earrings and has a big smile on his face. This is not like a traditional Buddha image; it is more of an off center imagination from the artist...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Snuff Bottles : Pre 1900 item #50169 (stock #2087)
This rare middle or late 19th century ¡°tea dust¡± porcelain snuff bottle is 3 inches tall and 1½ inches on the widest part. The color and the shape of the body are superb. It is in excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Snuff Bottles : Pre 1900 item #50168 (stock #2086)
This middle or late 19th century Meiping shape snuff bottle has a white background and fine copper red crackles around the entire body. It is 3 ½ inches tall and 1½ inches on the widest part. The cap and spoon are later replacements. It is in excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1900 item #50133 (stock #2083)
The Chinese white jade (nephrite) dragon belt buckle is a late 19th century product. It measures 3 ¼ inches long and half inch wide. The color of the jade and workmanship are great. It is in excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Enamel : Pre 1900 item #50132 (stock #2082)
This late 19th century Japanese small cloisonn¨¦ vase is 3 ½ inches tall and 2 1/8 inches wide. It carries a chrysanthemum and butterfly design on a black and goldstone background. It is in good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Enamel : Pre 1900 item #50131 (stock #2081)
This late 19th century Japanese hexagon cloisonn¨¦ vase is 7 ½ inches tall and 3 ¾ inches wide. It has various phoenix cartouches on a dark blue background. There is a small chip close to the bottom quarter.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre AD 1000 item #50130 (stock #2080)
The Chinese Tang Dynasty iron stele is 7 ½ inches tall and 5 ½ inches wide. A Buddhist design is on one side; calligraphy is on reverse. Most of the calligraphy has worn off, but some characters are still legible. It looks like it was made to honor one family¡¯s ancestor. There is a date to indicate it was made during second year of ¡°Zhi De¡±(757 A.D.) of the Tang Dynasty. The old coin style base (stand) is cast iron and was made to fit the stele later. It is in excellent condition...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1920 item #50116 (stock #2072)
This early 20th century Japanese ivory netsuke is 1 7/8 inches tall and 1 3/8 inches wide. It depicts an old sage holding a wine cup. A frog and a gourd are beside him. It is signed ¡°Gyokushi¡± and is in great condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1920 item #48582 (stock #2066)
This early 20th century ivory mask is 1 ¾ inches long and 1 ¼ inches wide. It is signed ¡°Ichimoto¡± and is in good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1900 item #48581 (stock #2065)
This early 19th century lacquered wood depicts a boy performing a Shi Shi dance. It is 2 inches tall. It is signed ¡°Nisai.¡± Some color is worn off; but it is in good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1900 item #48579 (stock #2064)
This early 19th century persimmon wood is carved as an old man carrying a child on his back. It is 2 inches tall. It is not signed, slightly stained and worn, but in good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1800 item #48577 (stock #2063)
This 18th century wood Iwabe shells netsuke is 2 inches long and 1 ¾ inches wide. It is not signed, slightly worn but in great condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1800 item #48296 (stock #1039)
This pair of enameled glass brush holders carries a wild geese and grass design. They are 5 ¼ inches tall and 3 inches in diameter. They came in blue brocade fitted boxes. Both have a ¡°Qian Long¡± (1736~1795) mark on the bottom. Near the date mark there is a red wax seal which indicates they were exported from mainland China. The color and the design are great. Both are in perfect condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre 1700 item #47882 (stock #2054)
This Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368~1615) bronze temple guardian is 14 ½ inches tall. The four characters on chest read ¡°pass to the heavenly gate¡±. The weapon he carried is missing. It is in good condition.