All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1920 item #1292001 (stock #3A156A)
Japanese 32 Sword Scabbards Tray, set in Wood Frame-top and shaped bottom Tray, Meiji period, 13 1/4" x 8" wide, 1 1/2" high, and Scabbard-1" high, 1 3/8" wide for each Scabbard, include Shark's skin, various techniques Lacquered design, none of them are same, all different lacquered Scabbard, tray has rounded corners on top and short rounded bracket feet on the bottom. All the Scabbards are in good condition but wood on the bottom shows two(2) cracks between 5" to 9" long.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Horn : Pre 1900 item #1291926 (stock #SAO206)
Ancient East
$465.00
DESCRIPTION: A large, ten pronged tortoise shell comb made for the European market (Victorian era, circa 1880-1890). The fashion of the day included large elaborate combs placed in upswept hair, and this one is a real beauty! The curved prongs and scalloped crown are from a single piece of shell which is mounted with three large round beads and two carved triangular designs. Very good condition with only a couple of tiny nits that are difficult to even see...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1291868 (stock #G418)
This pair of porcelain plates was produced in England by Coalport in the 1890s. They measure 9 ¼ inches in diameter. The porcelain is molded with an ornate ruffled border. The center of each plate has a miniature landscape painting surrounded by a gilded cartouche. The border has scallops, frills, flowers and even a suggestion of coral. There are accents of gilding throughout. The plates are so representative of Victorian taste. They will display beautifully on a wall or in a breakfront...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1900 item #1291840
Late Qing era, well crafted Chinese Jade carving in the form of a saddled recumbent horse in graduated shades of green, having incised details and openwork areas at head and feet. Areas of calcification are observed in crevices. Size; Measurements as follows; 1.75"H x 2.5"W. no condition issues noted.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1910 item #1291838
Finely crafted Chinese Openwork jade pendant in graduated hues of blue-green jade carved in bas-relief surrounded by depictions of squirrels, bats and lizards. Smooth polished surface. Size; Height of carving is 2.25 inches, no condition issues noted.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : African : Pre 1920 item #1291835 (stock #21681)
Extremely rare funerary spool-shaped terracotta vessel created by the Akan people of Ghana, 19th-20th century, with incised simple geometric decoration. A very large example of this rare pottery form (15" in diameter, 7" high) believed to have been created to honor the dead in "places of pots" or asensie.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #1291816
Chinese Qing white jade carving of a recumbent horse with head turned backwards. Smooth polished surface, from early 19th century period. Size; Height of carving is 2.25 inches with width of 4 inches, condition is consistent with age, no issues noted.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1900 item #1291814
Chinese Qing carved jade figure, depicting standing Buddha in russet color, holding beads with the right hand, from late 19th century period, height of carving is 4.5 inches, condition is consistent with age, no imperfections noted.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1920 item #1291809
Well crafted Persian silver bowl featuring floral design at the center and followed by a circular band of very fine and slightly raised calligraphy and finally a band of geometric design, bearing artist's initial and 90 fine silver mark to the base, from late 19th/early 20th century period. Condition Report; very good condition, no issues noted.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre 1910 item #1291807
Chinese silver cloisonne nail guard with cabochon coral and malachite accents, has been made into a pin or brooch. Weight: 15g Size: Length of item is 3.25 inches. Condition Report. Very good, no issues noted.
Gold Dress Cane-Ca. 1910-A French hallmarked 18 karat gold collar and handle, hardwood shaft and a metal ferrule-H. 1 ½” x 2 ¼”, O.L. 36”.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Sculpture : Pre 1910 item #1291737 (stock #FIG80)
Ancient East
$2,450.00
DESCRIPTION: A pair of polychrome figures engaged in joyful dance, one male and one female, mounted on display stands. These colorful hand carved figures, called "Nats" or nature spirits, are dressed in traditional Thai costumes with the male figure wearing a tiger head cap. Prior to the advent of Buddhism, the Thai people were animists who worshipped a series of nature spirits called Nats. Later these were incorporated into Buddhism and often Nat statues will be found in Buddhist temples...
DESCRIPTION: 800 silver plaque over wood icon depicts Madonna and child, the faces are enamled while the body features in a silver filigree overlay with both figures wearing elaborate garments and crowns. Engraved with writing Marked "800", from first quarter of 20th century. Size; Height of icon is 10 inches with length of 8.5 inches, no condition issues.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1900 item #1291652
RUSSIAN 84 ZOLOTNIK SILVER & ENAMEL BELT. Russian 84 zolotnik (.875 fineness) silver belt with intricate enamel details. Inscribed "W. M." on belt fastener. Weight: 359g. Size: length of this fine item is 30 inches.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre 1900 item #1291650
Antique Chinese silver cloisonne nail guard pin/brooch with turquoise and coral beads with a floral design throughout. Measures approx 3 1/2" Length. Total approx weight 9.8dwt. No condition issues.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1910 item #1291638 (stock #DayJapPageTu)
Carved to fit the hand perfectly, this Japanese ivory page turner offers elegant design combined with function. The artists skill becomes even more evident when the page turner is held. In excellent condition save for one small shallow chip about 2-3 mm, see last photo, very hard to see, but can be felt if you run your finger slowly along the blade. The page turner measures 18.5" x 1.25".
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1920 item #1291632 (stock #SCH383)
Ancient East
$940.00
DESCRIPTION: A good Chinese scholar’s brushpot, carved in deep relief with a continuous mountain landscape scene framed by gnarled pine trees and depicting two groups of scholars, some examining a scroll and others in a boat. The base and rim are encased in hardwood and the pot is engraved with a two line inscription. Very good condition, latter Qing Dynasty, 19th to early 20th C. DIMENSIONS: 6 ½” high (16.5 cm) x 6” diameter (15.2 cm).
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : India : Pre 1920 item #1291619
Ornate 19C Silver Indo Tibetan Dragon Necklace. The decorative and intricately worked silver 19th or early 20th century necklace has two open mouth dragons and a bird in high relief at the bottom. The necklace measures 30 inches in length. In good condition.