Small Japanese circular covered box in gold nashiji and maki-e lacquer with the lid having a lovely display of iris flowers in a stream setting created in both low and raised relief lacquer work The sides also feature raised delicate designs that complete this perfect little box. In excellent antique condition, it measures 2-1/2" diameter and 1-7/8" high. Dates Late Edo or Early Meiji and a piece worthy of a collector.

Ancient Egyptian Faience Bes Plaque

A nice dark green faience amulet with the head of the God Bes in a round open-worked plaque with a hole for suspending. Three feathers of his tiara, his eyebrows and the pupils with traces of black pigment...

A wonderful large and intact pottery figure, South Italian, 4th.- 2nd. century BC.

She is standing nude on a tall podium with garments draped behind her lower legs.

Size: 23 cm. tall.

Condition: Choice and intact with uncleaned patina and ancient pigments.

Ex Old Collection, aquired before 1980.

An unusual Japanese wood, metal and glass netsuke, with an incorporated compass in a dedicated panel with astral, sun, moon, and stars. Structure in carved wood with chrysanthemum symbol and an open fan in the circular shape of the rising sun at the back. The original cord comes out of a hole with a metal ring. Dial with cardinal directions. Edo period 19th century Sizes: 1,4 × 4,7 × 4,7 cm. Condition report: Good condition

Width: 3.7 cm (1.5 in)
Height: 1.5 cm (0.6 in)
Weight: 60 gms

Rare Japanese Komai box; depicts buildings within a landscape surrounded by leafy borders; 24 kt inlay throughout; internal engraved depictions of birds and butterflies; engraved and signed on the base with the Komai Otojiro dragonfly; very good condition

English Victorian cologne bottle, 1880. Cut-glass cylinder with short and threaded inset neck. Ball cover in form of male head with big ears, receding hairline, tronie-style grimace, and red bead eyes. Fully marked including London assay stamp and unidentified maker’s initials “T.S” in oval. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 6 x D 2 1/4 in. #BW614

Jin or Yuan Dynasty Cizhou type bowl with black and russet glaze, from a northern kiln. Broken and glued back together (obviously). This has a broad indented lip on the rim. D: 6.7cm/6.8in and H: 7.1cm/2.8in.

This fine Ruby Block goblet was made by several manufacturers during the 1880s and beyond. It features hexagonal blocks surrounded by diamond "cuts", but it is pressed glass of course, made in 4 parts, the bowl being fused to the stem.

Known by many names and made by many companies, this goblet is unusual because the top is ruby stained, a reversal of the usual placement. Souvenir of Lewistown, PA is faintly scripted...

Late 19th century wooden netsuke of Daruma (the founder of Zen Buddhism) enveloped in his monastic robe. The subject represents Daruma coming back from deep trance in which he sat meditating without moving for 9 years. Skillfully carved out of chosen matsu (Korean pine wood), the face is done in ittobori (one cut) style characteristic of Hida school of netsuke carvers with clever use of wood grain as element of design...

Late Qing Dynasty (1890s to 1910s) Chinese natural dried Buddha’s hand citrus fruit for placement on a scholar’s desk or an altar. Superb natural design, beautiful skin texture, overall in great condition. Excellent object for contemplation on scholar’s desk. Length 3 1/2 inches.

Superb example of the famed Takaoka bronze guild. C. 1920 Taisho Period. Written on the original paulownia wood box is 'Natsume-gata' (in the shape of the tea ceremony natsume tea container). Also written is 'Enji Kabin' (Murashido flower vase). The Takaoka red hanko or seal is on the wood lid. 10" tall by 6" in diameter. excellent condition.

Full-bodied young bovine standing on short legs. The massive head with short horns, protruding eyes and bulging muzzle. Skin folds around the neck, tail indicated.
Moldmade hollow figure, small vent hole between the hind legs.
White slip all over, remains of yellow ochre and pink pigment. Root marks.
The ink inscription on the bottom refers to Fischer’s 1941 sale and reads 234-B1404-ist pe.
Terracotta
Greek, Early Classical, 5th century BC
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A Genuine SONG DYNASTY BLACK CERAMIC POT with 2 intact loops and rare vertical incision décor lines. Size: 8.5 cm diameter. This SONG DYNASTY POT was found in the Musi River, close to Palembang City, which was the Capital of the SRIVIJAYA KINGDOM and which had a vast trade network with China and Siam. Condition overall good, no cracks, chips nor restorations. Shine from Black glaze faded because of many years under water/current. Fine specimen for Collectors!

A RARE AND GENUINE SONG/YUAN DYNASTY LONGQUAN FINELY GLAZED CELADON POT with molded Flower and Foliage Design, 14th Century. This fine and rare Celadon was found in the Musi River, close to Palembang City, which was the Capital of the SRIVIJAYA KINGDOM and which had a vast trade network with China and Siam (today Thailand). The glazed part of the base also has a rare surrounding molded Flower motif! Furthermore, this fine Celadon has 2 intact loops. Base is without glaze. Size: height 7 cm...

Late Qing (1900s) Chinese sculpture / scholar’s rock made out of natural rootwood (or at least the lower part of a trunk. Rich architecture of multiple branches and knots, beautiful texture of the surface. Wonderful mellow patina, very pleasant feel of age to the piece, nicely heavy. Excellent item for a scholar’s desk. Height 10 inches.

An early, and thus rare, intact pottery figure of a lady with raised arms, Greek, likely Soutth-Italian workshop, ca. 4th. century BC.

Impressive large mouldmade figure; She has long hair and is wearing a necklace.

Size: 23,3 cm. tall.

Condition: Superb! Perfectly preserved with it's original white pigments and uncleaned sediments.

Ex. Old private collection, aquired before 1980.

Part of the largest surviving set of Nanking Chinese Export porcelain (over 90 pieces) in the Fitzhugh pattern chosen for George Washington’s “Order of the Society of the Cincinnati” service circa 1784-1785. The Society of the Cincinnati was formed by officers in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War...

19th Century Chinese Blanc De Chine Dehua Dehwa Porcelain Kwan Yin Buddha Marked

It is 8 inches (20.5 cm) tall by 5.9 inches (15 cm) wide. It is 2 Lb.

It has dark spots, skip glazes, glaze cracks, a chip at the sleeve, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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