An exquisite Chinese blanc de chine Guanyin figurine in a fabulous leaning pose from the late Qing Dynasty measuring 8” height
The Edo period (江戸時代, Edo jidai) or Tokugawa period (徳川時代, Tokugawa jidai) is the period between 1603 and 1867 in the history of Japan, when Japan was under the rule of the Tokugawa shogunate and the country's 300 regional daimyo. Emerging from the chaos of the Sengoku period, the Edo period was characterized by economic growth, strict social order, isolationist foreign policies, a stable population, perpetual peace, and popular enjoyment of arts and culture.
Choice red-ware rim fragment featuring a beautifully detailed lion. The feline approaches with a forward-turned front body.
The head with delicate detail and a shaggy mane. Shaggy strands on the elbow joint.
Excellent modeling of the musculature and great rendering of the panther-like fur pattern depicted with tiny circles.
For almost the same lion on an Orpheus bowl, cf. 1981.658 in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
For a discussion of the bowl, cf. pp. 230-231, pl...
A rare and unusual Chinese Canton Export “Buzzing Bees” oval serving plate measuring 6x7”
Roman red-ware fragment of a lamp with a partially preserved horse on the discus.
The animal head with flared nostrils, open mouth and bare teeth. The big eye with eyelashes, the ears laid back. Mane and tail hatched.
Trappings around the neck and the croup decorated with tiny dots. On the croup a swastika with dots in the interstices, possibly a brand...
An incredible Chinese Tang Dynasty Court Attendant Glazed Faïence measuring 9” height with traces of original glaze
A seated figure, possibly female, from the Maya culture of Latin America, standing at approximately 6 inches in terra Cotta
Chinese Song Dynasty Celadon Bowl Double Fish Motif 8 1/4” width 2.5” height
Antique Chinese porcelain planter. Circular in form with foliate rim. The body of the planter is decorated with a colorful enamel scene of frolicking horses. A meadow landscape is beginning it's spring time blossoming of fruit trees and willows bear new leaves. Low mountains rise up in the distance and birds fly over a pond. Possibly painted by Lao Sholing who was famous for his depictions of horses...
Chinese Tang Dynasty Wine Canteen Ewer Rare Form 4”x6”, about 3” deep
A beautiful Tang Dynasty wine ewer with a very fine brown glaze measuring 5 1/2 inches tall by 6 inches wide
A beautiful Chinese Imari Bowl. 19th century.
Chinese Song Dynasty Amphora Shaped Miniature 4.25x2.5” The vase of painted design with wonderful patina
Chinese Miniture urn shape vase The Song dynasty was an imperial dynasty of China that began in 960 and lasted until 1279. The dynasty was founded by Emperor Taizu of Song following his usurpation of the throne of the Later Zhou, ending the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period.
The Chinese archiac period circa 8-3rd century bce vase hand carved with beautiful patina measuring 3 1/2“ x 2 1/2“ wide
Chinese Faïence vase measuring 5” wide by 4.5” tall. Song dynasty was an imperial dynasty of China that began in 960 and lasted until 1279. The dynasty was founded by Emperor Taizu of Song following his usurpation of the throne of the Later Zhou, ending the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period.
A Japanese large bronze vase depicting flying swallows in the bamboo forest with gold eyes and dark brown lacquer patina.
Marked under the base.
Meiji period late 19th century
Sizes: 42 x 20 x 20 cm
Condition report: Good condition – very minor rubbing on the patina
A Japanese furniture antique tansu chest in 3 sections made of Kirinoki (Paulownia) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hardware. Top section features 2 sliding doors behind which is a split level shelf and a small drawer in addition to curved top corners. The center and bottom sections each have 3 drawers for spacious storage...