Attractive Thai hand carved wooden roof Naga-Finial inlaid with colored mirror pieces, used on Thai temple roofs to protect from evil spirits. Good condition, size: H. 19" (49 cm.) x W. 6.5" (17 cm.)

Japanese Black Lacquered on woven Bamboo and hinged top Trunk with wooden frame for strength and Black Iron hardware, Ca. Meiji, 1880's, 22" high, 31" wide, 16" deep, Red lacquered leaf shape mon decoration with Kanji Characters, original woven rope handle in the back, and original Rice Paper lining inside. Some black lacquer finish pieces are off from the woven Bamboo surface.

This magnificent Victorian sterling silver cigarette case contains a medallion at the front with a crest above a banner that reads "Foy Pour Devoir (Faithful to Duty)"...

Standing figure, Nayarit, West Mexico, 100BC-250AD H. 19,5 cm. Good condition: chip to the right ear and a minor repair to the tip of the nose. Good manganese deposits. Ex Dutch private collection, collected in the 1970’s.

This is a 19th century, finely hand carved Japanese Netsuke, round, one-part domed, in slightly sunken relief, depicting a bust portrait of Daruma with big hossu. Beautiful golden-yellow patina on the reverse. Signed Shinsai. Netsuke measures 1.65 inches (4.2cm) in diameter, and 0.56 inches (1.4cm) thick. It is in excellent condition, as sown in the posted photos.

Very unusual and art deco Taisho Period C.1920 hanging iron lantern. Each of the four panels has a separate scene; one with a bat for good luck, an owl, plum blossoms and paulownia motif. Excellent condition. Ask for shipping quote.

Byzantine highly decorated black pottery hand-granade, C...

This 8" high wooden figure of the sitting Tenjin was carved during the Edo period, the mid 19th century (1850). Tenjin is the Japanese "god" name name given to the Japanese statesman and scholar, Sugawarea Michizane, the 9th century poet and writer of Chinese prose and verse.

Possibly carved from cryptomera wood and darkened with age, this carved figure has both a simplicity and elegance which are, for me, the major characteristics of Japanese asthetics.

Very large and impressive brown-glazed Bartmannskrug or Bellarmine Jug, Raeren, Germany c. Late 17th.- early 18th century AD.

The jug with lovely warm brown glaze and a detailed bartmann on the neck and a small ring handle.

Size: c. 42 cm. tall!

Condition: Extremely fine, completely intact!

Provenance: The Estate of Carl-johan Hummeltoft (1958-2020), Birkerød, Denmark...

A 19th - early 20th century very large "Yun" lacquered betel box with incised design of royal scenes and dancing girls. The box is divided into four pieces. The bottom part for betel leaves and the top part for lime, areca nuts, clove and other ingredients. Size:H. 25.5cm Diameter: 27cm. Condition: No repairs, an old chip on upper rim and some age cracks on the two bottoms. See last photos.

From a collection of chamber sticks and lamps assembled over a 40 plus year period.

Manchu women never practiced foot-binding. However, during the Qing dynasty, they did wear pedestal aka platform shoes, hoping to give the appearance of smaller feet. These shoes would give the woman a more careful walk which was perceived as dainty and more sensual. In addition, the tips of the shoes would appear to peak out from under the robes, giving the foot more dainty appearance. These shoes are embroidered on both sides with a floral motif...

A rare and nicely carved Pyu green fluorite elephant.Fluorite is one of the most collectible and highly sought after crystals in the world, loved by mineralogists and metaphysical healers alike. Its remarkable cubes are at times, almost too perfect to believe, emerging like magic treasure in matrix rock, or tightly stacked cube on cube like a futuristic city in miniature...

A rare ancient agate bead made for wearing as a pendent or necklace. These beads date back to over 2,000 years. They have some kind of tiger influence in their shape and stripes.. Size: 3.3cm X2.8cm. Condition: Normal wear.

Chinese carved jade figure of a standing woman holding a few objects, 5 1/4 inches in height in good condition.

A well formed and nice silver repousse Buddha wrapped around an earthen core in the sitting position. Size: H. 9.5cm. Base. 4.8cm. Condition: No repairs.

This is a finely carved 19th century Japanese Netsuke depicting a Standing Samurai, wearing a typical caped robe, who is holding a box with both hands. Stained for effect; rich patina. Unsigned. Netsuke measures 0.76 inches (2.0cm), and 1.47 inches (3.8cm) tall. Netsuke is in excellent condition, as may be seen in the posted photos.

This is an Early 19th Century excellently carved netsuke depicting a Herdboy standing with a whip in his hand, right next to his oxen that is heavily loaded with rice bails. Very nice detail and excellent golden-yellow patina. Unsigned. Netsuke measures 0.94 inches (2.4cm) wide, 1.46 inches (3.7cm) long, and 1.28 inches (3.2cm) tall. Netsuke has an age hairline, but, it is otherwise in excellent condition, as may be seen in the posted photos.