Japanese "zelkova" (keyaki) wood Yonezawa style two-section tansu with round iron lock plates engraved in a butterfly motif and rimmed with a thin band of silvery "hakudo" (nickel alloy). "Mokko" (melon style) drawer pulls and four side carrying handles. Circa 1880. 38"H x 38 3/4"W x 17 1/2"D. The tansu is in very good sturdy condition and has the original lacquered finish. There is a slight warp in the case at the lower lower left side of the drawers and a crack extends across the top...
Small globular jar with six lobed and four lugs covered by qingbai glazed to the foot; unglazed base . PERIOD : Song Dynasty 960-1279 AD. MEASUREMENTS: 9 cm wide, 7 cm hight. CONDITION: Perfect, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations.
Finely porcelain decorated with flower on the center, and floral sprays on the outside, glazed base with four characters mark. PERIOD : Middle Ming 16th Century MEASUREMENTS: 12 cm wide, 7 cm tall. CONDITION: no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restoration. Good ping sound when tapping by finger tip.
Porcelain covered by celadon glaze, to the footrim; glaze base. PERIOD : Song Dynasty (960–1279 AD) or earlier MEASUREMENTS: 6 cm wide, 2.5 cm tall. CONDITION: Excellent, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restoration.
Water Pot covered by green glaze. Unglazed base. PERIOD :Ming Dynasty (17th Century) MEASUREMENTS: 7.5 cm wide, 4 cm height. CONDITION: firing crack, no chips, hairlines and free from restorations.
This kind of wooden figures are used as offering to deities in tribal India. Very hard wood, great age, more information on request Height 26 cm
This is an authentic Ushabti figurine from ancient Egypt, dating back to the period between 1200 and 300 BC. The figurine is made of turquoise glazed faience and is decorated with black hieroglyphic inscriptions. The Ushabti was a funerary figurine that was placed in tombs to serve and accompany the deceased in the afterlife. This particular Ushabti is a remarkable example of ancient Egyptian artisans' intricate and beautiful craftsmanship...
Ancient Sumerian cream stone cylinder seal Jemdet Nasr Uruk period (3200-2900 BC) Early Dynastic Period.
CONDITION: chipped on the side.
MEASUREMENTS: Diameter 16 mm x 8 mm...
Ancient Sumerian green glazed-faience cylinder seal Jemdet Nasr Uruk period (3200-2900 BC) Early Dynastic Period.
CONDITION: in superb condition...
This Indo-Persian antique silver repousse lidded container box was probably intended for cosmetics. The elaborate design work is flawless and the attention to detail were hallmarks of luxury items made during the late 19th century in both India and Persia. There are 2 makers marks and some scratches on the bottom of the box. See picture
The box is 3.5 inches in diameter and is 1.5 inches high
This antique Korean ink stone was carved from a thick piece of black stone, and is 7.25 inches (18 cm) x 11 inches (28cm) x 3 inches (7.6 cm) high. It weights about 14 lbs. The lid is deeply carved with a swirling dragon. The base of the stone has a grinding surface that slopes to a deep inkwell for collecting the liquid ink. The border of the base is carved with a simple repeat decoration.
One corner of the lid has a chip with most of the loss on the underside...
This set of 6 crystal wine glasses was produced in the United States by one of the fine manufacturers in the 1890s. They are not signed; therefore we are unable to identify them precisely. They are 5 inches tall and 3 inches wide. The crystal is hand blown with bright clarity. The stems are hollow with a teardrop. The cutting is very intricate with hob stars and cross hatching. The foot has a star burst...
Attractive cobalt blue MING bowl with fine decor and under glaze mark. Rings on base, foot, inner and outer rim as well as around a center medallion. Good condition, one hairline, no cracks, chips nor restoration. Size: 2.75" ( 7cm.) x 6" ( 15 cm.) diameter.
Cobalt blue MING bowl with nice dragon. Under glazed mark, rim on base, foot and around inner medallion. Double rims on top inside and outside. 3 chips and hairlines, no cracks nor restorations. Size: 2.75" (7 cm.) x 6" (15.5 cm.) diameter
Attractive round Qing Dynasty polychrome porcelain cricket box with marking on base, China. Good condition overall, a small chip on lid has been restored, no hairlines or cracks. Size: H. 2" (5 cm.) x 3.5" (9 cm.) diameter.
This porcelain covered vase was produced in Germany at Nymphenburg in the 1890s. It is 7 1/4 inches high. The shape is Asian in style. The decoration is beautifully hand painted with delicate vines of tiny flowers entwined around strands of ribbon. The colors are vivid and there are accents of gold in the design. The rims have gold trim.
Condition: Excellent
A pretty blue & white Qing bowl with translucent rice grain pattern and markings. 3 of the rice grains are missing and 4 have been filled, otherwise good condition.Size: H. 6.5 cm x 10 cm. diameter.
Attractive QING Dynasty tray with translucent rice grain pattern and
marking on bottom, 19th Century, good condition with a few tiny chips on rim, no hairlines, cracks nor repairs. Size: 6.5" (16.5 cm.) diameter, height 1.25" (3.25 cm.)