Rare Chinese Northern Wei Dynasty Painted Pottery Horse & Rider

This rare and attractive pottery model of a horse & rider was made during the Northern Wei Dynasty (AD 386 - 534). It has been "cold painted" in a base coat of a white pigment on top of which are traces of red and black pigments. The horse stands upright with its head turned a little to its left. The rider's body is also turned to its left with the right arm raised; note also the detail of the rider's clothing...

A rare and attractive Early Karaweik type bird opium weight. The bird with multible spikes, pointy beak and standing on a octagonal plint

Weight: c. 310 grams

Condition: Choice VF, detailed with fine brown patina for the type.

Provenance: John Abrahamsen Collection, important Danish private collection of c. 350 Opium weights, hand-picked from 1991-2006, by the collector from German British and Danish dealers. Comes with COA and provenance.

A rare and attractive Early Karaweik type bird opium weight. The bird with multible spikes, pointy beak and standing on a octagonal plint

Weight: c. 316 grams

Condition: Choice VF, detailed with fine green patina for the type.

Provenance: John Abrahamsen Collection, important Danish private collection of c. 350 Opium weights, hand-picked from 1991-2006, by the collector from German British and Danish dealers. Comes with COA and provenance.

Width: 12.5 cm (5 in)
Height: 3.6 cm (1.4 in)

Chinese earthenware circular cosmetic box with chrysanthemum decoration and calligraphy to the lid; celadon glaze in Qingbai style; internally three glazed miniature bowls representing lotus flowers with accompanying lotus pods, all surrounding a central toad; scuffing; good condition

This porcelain chamber stick was produced in Germany by Meissen in the late 19th century. It has first quality crossed swords under glaze. It is 2 3/4 inches tall with a diameter of 5 inches. The handle is shaped like a branch and there is a flower on the top. It is hand painted with brilliant colors. The pattern is known as “Little Table” an ancient Japanese design. The painting is detailed and very ornate. There is a delicate border in orange and gold...

This porcelain box was produced in Germany by Meissen in the late 19th century. It has first quality crossed swords on the bottom. The box measures 4 1/2” long, 3” wide and 2 1/2” deep, The lid had a finely hand painted bull finch bir perched in a blue berry branch. The coloring is vibrant and the style realistic. Little flying insects dot the bottom half of the box. The rims are trimmed with gold. Condition: Very slight wear to gilding on edge. There are no other defects.

19th century Indian bronze votive sculpture of dancing Krishna playing a flute, cast in the Indian state of Karnataka. He is holding the attributes of Vishnu in his 2 rear arms. This avatar of Vishnu playing flute for gopis is known as Krishna Venugopala (as always in this image, flute was cast separately, and is missing). Relatively rare version of the icon - usually he is shown with just 2 arms...

Late 18th to early 19c century votive Indian bronze sculpture of Balakrishna (dancing Krishna) with the right leg raised stepping on a lotus flower, holding a butter ball in his right hand, his left arm outstretched. Unusually fat, pleasantly heavy, great classic piece with excellent casting and detailing (see his exquisite jewelry and hair decorations), wonderful dynamic posture, traces of kumkum powder used to adorn the image during worship, superbly beautiful patina overall...

Height: 22.8 cm (9.2 in)
Width: 11.5 cm (4.6 in)

Very rare Chinese porcelain apple green crackle vase; Kangxi Period; some scuffing to the surface; lovely gold netting crackle inside the neck and on the base; Kangxi marks; good condition; email for more pictures

The Khmer sandstone Panel dating back to Angkor Baphuon period, early 11th Century. Finely carved with Ganesha seated in an arched niche On a Stylised Lotus throne, finely inscribed on both sides Estimate Value: $12 000 - $18 000 Measurements: Height - 114 cm (45 In) , Width 42 cm (16 1/2 In). Don't hesitate to send your offer, we always do our best to offer the most attractive pieces for the best price...

A graceful stepped strap-handled pitcher of lead glass, featuring trailed threading at the rim, and engraved "RFE" with vines above ribbons, the reverse with flowering vines.

The condition is excellent, with no flaws to speak of. Good color and tooling. Snapped rough pontil. The height is 7 1/4".

19th Century Tongzhi Marking Chinese Famille Rose Decorated Square Bowl 同治

It is 2.85 inches (7. cm) tall by 5.5 inches (14 cm) long and wide. It is 1.8 Lb.

It has rubbing of gold and paint, skip glazes, glaze imperfections, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

Some of the photos were taken under the sun.

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A nice and interesting large ceramic seal, square seal plate with small knob handle at the back and depicting animals within a square dotted border.

Size: c. 6 cm. wide.

Condition: Very fine.

Ex. Danish Private Collection.

18th century Indian bronze votive sculpture of Ganesha sitting on a square base, his trunk turned to its left, with his vahana (vehicle) - a bandicoot rat - in front of him, and holding his usual attributes. There is a protective naga (cobra) discernible wrapped around his waist. Ganesha is the remover of obstacles, and thus is invoked before any new undertaking. He bestows good luck on his worshippers, and is invoked in marriage ceremonies and in some forms of Tantric worship...

A splendid SandStone Gandhara Buddha relief, 2nd / 3rd Century. Carved in deep relief with the Buddha seated in the center on a stylized throne over animal figures. The Buddha is surrounded with king figures giving him offerings. The piece is a splendid display of the Gandhara reliefs and Low reliefs art style...

This is Japanese antique rare baby kasuri kimono (ubugi) of indigo dye cotton. Recommended for antique textile collections.Soft and comfortable cotton for babies. There is a slight stain.Recommended for antique textile collections. size:Length::34cm (13.3inch) / Cuff to cuff, across the back:33cm (12.9inch)

Antique Japanese wooden standing screen painted on both sides. One side is painted with a Kabuki actor portraying a samurai sharpening the points of an arrow on a whetstone. The image is inspired by an Edo Period woodblock print from the Kabuki drama Yanone Koro by the artist Kiyomitsu Torii II (1787-1868) entitled "Samurai Sharpening an Arrow" c. 1820. In this image, the artist has gone further to include a background with a rack of arrows behind of the main figure...

Antique Japanese large wooden single panel screen painted with a scene of flying cranes and pine trees. Painted in mineral colors on kiri (paulownia) wood and framed in hardwood with bamboo details on the lower portion.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 62 1/2" high x 74" wide x 17 3/4" deep