All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1900 item #1476741
19th century kagamibuta (mirror lid) netsuke, the top being Chinese carving adopted as netsuke, with scene of 5 scholars among various trees and pavilions. Excellent quality work with deep undercarving, beautiful wear and patina, in great condition, dark hardwood bowl with old natural stable lines, peg at the back for the cord. Bowl diameter 1.76 inches.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : India : Pre 1900 item #1319535
Jain painting from Western India. 19th century or earlier. 73 x 64 cm. Inks on paper, backed onto paper with areas of retouching. Can be viewed in central London by arrangement.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Folk Art : Pre 1920 item #1438463 (stock #6643)
Rare and quirky Rawang/Nung small storage basket from the Rawang enthnic group, Kachin State, Northern Burma. Rough plaiting but quite charming, the top of the lid has worn through- only the second of this style of plaiting, I have encountered over many years. H: 28cm/10.2in and W: (at base) 16.2cm/6.5in. Very old.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1920 item #1170809 (stock #T180)
This antique copper gau would have been kept in a prayer niche in the home and would be worn as an ornament for festival. In place of the Tsatsa (clay figure), there is a Tsakli. It was common practice to use a tsakli (small picture card) to represent the religious item which would be placed in the gau, when time and money became available. The original written talisman remains inside the gau also...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1920 item #1474450 (stock #2022-1020)
Small iron lantern of rectangular format stretched in height with its base. The paper comes from a book page of classical Japanese literature. This writing is developed from the 8th century and is borrowed from the Chinese writing.

Japon - early 20th century Height: 11 in. (28 cm) - width: 3.4 in. (8.7 cm)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1492 item #1492385 (stock #GY22R363)
A very rare Chinese Song dynasty Qingbai bluish glaze bottle with cloud pattern and beast head decoration. This form is extremely difficult to finish, therefore expected manufacture defeat is acceptable. Ht. 24.8cm. Condition: slightly crooked, minor chips to base rim, no lines, no restore, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please inquire before ordering.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Stoneware : Pre 1492 item #1443069 (stock #GYA01R520)
A nice Chinese Yuan dynasty longquan celadon foliated plate with molded eight treasures motifs decoration. Dia. 16.7cm. Condition: no chip, no restore, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please ask before ordering.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1700 item #1484862
An interesting, rare and early Arita crackle-glazed bottle, Japan, early to mid 17th century, heavily potted, with silvery bronze rim mount and attractive kintsugi gold lacquer repairs to the foot rim. 32 cms. A recent (mis-catalogued) purchase from the Robert Kime Collection pt. 2, La Gonette, France.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pottery : Pre AD 1000 item #1261683 (stock #DC228)
AntiqueTica.com
Available only number 2 from left
Chinese pottery standing court man wearing hat and tunic.

Age: China, Tang Dynasty, A.D. 618 - 907
Size: Height 22 - 22.8 C.M. / Width 6.2 - 6.5 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adhering (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Pottery : Pre 1920 item #1262573 (stock #5A150)
Set of nine(9) German "Waechtersbach" marked earthenware creamy color reticulated border plates with large floral design in the center, ca. 1900-1907, 7/8" high, 8 7/8" diameter. Marked "Waechtersbach Germany" "Dec:2204" in blue, plus impressed marks on the bottom. There are few glaze crazing on the surface, no damages or restorations.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre 1800 item #1463627 (stock #TR2980)
pigura art shop
$1,500.00
Qing dynasty 18 - 19th century Chinese bronze censer with dragon handle, good condition please see picture for detail, size: 24 cm diameter from ear to ear, 16 cm diameter mouth rim. weight about 2525 gram
All Items : Antiques : Furnishings : Accessories : Boxes : Pre 1900 item #1213220 (stock #b1010)
A playing card game box of coromandel wood, with mother-of-pearl plaque on the top and keyhole escutcheon. The interior has a silk lined lid, and is divided into 5 sections, three of which contain 5 or 6 old decks of playing cards made by the Goodall Company, one section containing 4 Bezique registers made by Goodall, 4 whist markers made by De La Rue & Co., and a small booklet on how to play Bezique...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1837 VR item #1474153
This is japanese antique kihada nature colour katazome sodenashi hanjyuban in Edo period(1603-1867). Katazome of kihada ground is very rare. Textile seems to be hand spun and woven and and has soft touch . The collar is yuzen and shibori of silk. There is neither stain nor damage. It is very beautiful. size: Length: 63cm (24.8inch) / Shoulder width 43cm (16.9inch)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #946034 (stock #R323)
Japanese Meiji Period Blue and White Arita Porcelain Sculpture of Jo and Uba, an old and wrinkled couple who care for the pine trees and gather needles in Takasago, (based on a Noh play). Jo is depicted with a rake and Uba with a broom of twigs. This famous couple symbolizes Marital Love and Fidelity, and were created by Arita porcelain masters to bring marital bliss to a home. Male: 14.5 inches (37cm) high, Female: 13 inches (33cm) high.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1920 item #1376224 (stock #P-221)
A small covered Japanese Imari jar, decorated with flowers, trees, leafs and butterflies. The jar measures, with lid, about 8 1/2" high x 4 1/2" in diameter, and dates to the turn of the Century. The condition is excellent with some wear from use. The asking price includes shipping within the USA.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Folk Art : Pre 1900 item #1026838 (stock #a1196)
A charming folk art, watercolor on paper, portrait of a very pretty young woman. She is wearing a mourning band on each arm, and is sitting quietly on a chair, with the sheet music of "The Julia Polka" on her lap. Since the painting is titled, in pencil along the lower margin, "Julia ???", the most likely explanation is that this is Julia, mourning for the loved one who probably wrote the song for her...
All Items : Antiques : Instruments and Implements : Timepieces : Pocket Watches : Pre 1800 item #1461818 (stock #4052)
Watch Company
$150.00
S.B. Champlin Company Providence, RI 1872 - 1934

The men's watch chain, or "Vest Chain" is typically much scarcer than the pocket watch itself. This is because by 1915, the watch was retired to storage and the chain “discarded”, thrown away, or women converted them to bracelets. This fine men’s vest chain presented was produced by the Champlin Co. in 1896, inventoried, and was never sold to the trade or Jeweler for sale...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Wood : Pre 1920 item #1270705
Japanese Large Kotatsu made of Hinoke wood. Has a pleasant look, symmetrical and square in shape. Built solid with a light, clean wood grain. Unusual Size Late Meiji Period (1868-1912) Dimensions: 17" Tall X 31.5" Wide
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Near Eastern : Pre AD 1000 item #1491972
Interesting seal or gaming token perhaps with an elaborate carving of a Sun symbol, probably 1st. millenium BC.

Rare piece carved in either a very durable bone or steatite (?), beautiful patina.

Size: 18 mm. in diameter.

Condition: Extremely fine.

Provenance: Gustav Oberländer (1926-2012), Oberländer aquired his massive and important collection between 1985 - 2000s, bought at reputable dealers and from old collections...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Mixed Media : Vertu : Pre 1900 item #1473034
Small brass and mother of pearl scent bottle for a chatelaine. Late 19th century and probably made in France. Length in total "3 1/3 / 8.5 cm, Condition: fine.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #1479376 (stock #BY058)
Pair of Victorian Georgian sterling silver serving trays. Made by William Ker Reid in London in 1846. Each: Serpentine and gadrooned with oval well. On shoulder engraved armorial with lion rampant and Latin motto “Vive Ut Vivas” (Live That You May Live). Sturdy with nice heft and balance. Fine examples of the enduring popularity of 18th-century design well into the reign of the young queen. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 x W 13 1/4 x D 9 3/8 in...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Wood : Pre 1920 item #1331704
Antique hard-carved wooden duyo bowl, with two smaller pockets branching from the main dish. All solid hardwood and heavy. "Mickey Mouse Tray." From the Philippines. Early 19th Century. Size: 19" L x 16.5" W x 4.5" H
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre AD 1000 item #1359459 (stock #AB-100)
JJ Oriental
$585.00
Thirty five ancient Chinese stone beads.These beads are over 2000 years old. Could make a nice necklace. Size: See last photo.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1930 item #1479262
1920s 2-toned chosen matsu (Korean pine wood) netsuke of himono (dried fish). Well captured essence of the object, carved in characteristic Hida school style with clever use of wood colors and structure to add to the charm of the piece. Excellent sense of volume, beautiful patina. Length 3.21 inches.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1700 item #1293977 (stock #0219)

If you are looking for incomparable chawans for your collection, let me introduce you this rare piece: Toujin-bue (Chinese flute) shaped tea bowl made of fine, refined clay with a high content of iron oxide. The rim has cut in the shape of a hissen (fudearai - brush washing vessel), a shape very popular in the mid 17th century and found on shigaraki and hagi tea bowls in the Kobori Enshu style. The clay shows few impurities...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #1037354 (stock #541)
A rare underglaze blue decorated porcelain coffee can (cup) attractively painted in Chinese taste and made for export to Europe, circa 1725-1750, during the reign of either the Yongzheng or Qianlong emperors. Condition - there are three repaired rim chips, two with associated hairlines and there is a small area of glaze loss to the inside of the handle (please view enlargements)...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1920 item #1481824 (stock #13811)
Kake-fukusa which is used to cover a gift on the occasion of auspicious events. It is made of tapestry weave silk with auspicious omen motifs, pine tree, plum tree with bloom and bamboo. Generally, in good condition except for a rift of the black yarn in the pine tree circle and some stains in the blue ground, and also three holes in the red silk lining in the back. Meiji period (1868~1912) 67cm x 72cm
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Religious Artifacts : Pre AD 1000 item #1414039
Zentner Collection
$6,000.00
Chinese Han Dynasty Gilt Bronze Chimera Wonderful Chinese Han Dynasty figure of a chimera. The mythical creature is whimsically posed with it's head turned over it's shoulder and it's mouth wide with it's tongue out. It's feet are hooves and on it's back are wings. Made of bronze and gilded, beautiful patina, eyes are made of inlaid turquoise.

Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD)

Size: 5 1/4" wide x 4 3/8" high.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Ceramics : Pre 1700 item #1401512 (stock ##1975)
A Good condition Annamese blue and white bowl, decorated with floral scrolls to exterior. The interior center with a Fu character surrounded by unglazed circular. Le Mac period about 15th-16th century. Condition is very good, no any chip, no crack and free from any restoration.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1492 item #1330172 (stock #665)
A very nice and historically seen very interesting porcelain bowl. Richly decorated in an very nice underglaze cobalt blue, glazed with a very nice and for the Period typical silky glaze. Ming Dynasty, Chenghua Period ( 1465 - 1487 ). Diameter : 13,2. H.: 4,7 cm...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910 item #363320
Elegant sterling silver large berry spoon in Whiting's wonderful 1896 "Dresden" pattern. The handle is completely covered on both sides with a complex floral pattern against a lightly stippled background. The bowl has scalloped edges and an elegant repousse pattern. The original gilding on the bowl has faded to a faint lemony hue. The back is marked with Whiting's hallmark and "Pat. Apr. 28th 1896", indicating that this is an older piece.

Origin: America, ca. 1900. Condition: excellent, a...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre AD 1000 item #1479599 (stock #C504)
Cast in high-tin and low-lead bronze by the lost wax method, this mirror has a dark and lustrous patina known as heiqigu (literally “black lacquer antique”). It bears a design of a coiling dragon among trailing clouds. With a small, elongated head connecting to an S-curve of the neck that is as sinuous as the body and tail, the dragon of the Tang period is unique. Large antique Chinese Tang dynasty (581-907 A.D.) crisply cast in relief by the lost wax method bronze mirror of circular form...
All Items : Antiques : Furnishings : Pre 1837 VR item #1447987 (stock #1727)
L'Enfant Gallery
$8,000.00
Russian Czar Nicolas I,Empire Gentleman’s Dressing Table of the period, in Birdseye birch wood with Tiger Maplewood trim and compartments circa 1820. Measuring 25 in wide, 21 in. Deep, and 31 in. Tall, fitted with various compartments for men’s grooming items and original blue velvet and folded mirror
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1800 item #1480286
Reflets des Arts
€1,500.00
Netsuke – A lovely model of boxwood group of chestnuts, one of which reveals the passage of a small worm, in carved bone. The natural chestnut color and wear to the wood provides a very naturalistic depiction. Wide himotoshi at the back. Beautiful natural patina. Nice finesse of sculpture. Probably former Carlo Monzino collection, n°191 sold at Sothebys London in 1995. Dimensions: 5 cm Edo period late 18th century
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Stoneware : Pre 1492 item #1437216 (stock ##2142)
Abacus Asian Art
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A Rare shape of Early Celadon Jarlet of the figurine with detail of the Chicken. Possibly Five Dynasties to Northern Song Dynasty which found in Indonesia. Condition is very good excepted the glaze is slight degraded with no shine, no any crack, no any chip and free from any restoration. Height: 8,5cm and Wide maximum: 11 cm.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre AD 1000 item #1397610 (stock #1195)
Chinese Tang dynasty Changsha bowl. 13 cm diameter, there is some small chipped at the rim. Free from any repair.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Textiles : Quilts : Pre 1900 item #1025319 (stock #gaf-133)
This mid 19th century folk art crazy quilt is a wonderful mix of richly colored silks and hand embellished surface stitches. The back is a green cotton sateen fabric tied with floss. Eighty seven silk tags create a whimsical border around the entire piece. Taken from a house used as part of the Underground Railroad during the Civil War, we believe this piece was the energetic work of a child learning how to sew. Lovely flower signed Jane among the varied and heavily embroidered pieces. Size: 55...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1700 item #1439944 (stock #4630)
A 17th century Japanese porcelain plate plate for the domestic market. Arita 1670 - 1690. A goose on a promontory next to a crashing wave.

d = 19.4 cm. Perfect condition

Please study the photographs.

Within the UK payment by bank transfer is preferred.

Customers resident in China must make arrangements to pay by International Bank Transfer in GBP, fees paid.

Please note that all purchases will be sent by registered mail and a signature will be required u...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : India : Pre 1837 VR item #1281856 (stock #1-0887)
Statue of Hanuman, the Monkey Gos, hero of the Ramayana epic, in formal attire, standing on a rectangular pedestal, his hands in praying posture. The statue and the pedestal were cast separately. The statue may thus be removed from the pedestal. Bronze, with fine dark-green patina. India, 19th century. Height: 4 5/8" (11,7 cm). Good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1837 VR item #1419042 (stock #1001)
19C Chinese Yellow Glazed Porcelain Dragon Dish Daoguang Mark and Period The Daoguang period (1820-1850) dish is covered with yellow glaze with two dragons playing with a fire ball at the center of the interior. The exterior is decorated with grapes. Daoguang six-character seal mark and of the period. Size: 12.9 cm diam. Condition: except for a tiny hairline barely visible to the naked eye, it is in an excellent condition without any chip and repair (see the last picture under a cool fl...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1910 item #1071897 (stock #F244)
Judith Ravnitzky
$3,500.00
This set of 10 porcelain luncheon plates was produced in England by Royal Worcester in 1901. They have date ciphers indicating this year. They were made especially for the high end retailer, Ovingtons, of New York. They measure 8 inches square. They are all artist signed by S. Stanley. The plates are made of the finest quality bone china. The borders of the plates are ruby red with an adjoining 1 3/4 inch area of ivory color ground. The red and ivory areas are overlaid with intricate raised...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pottery : Pre 1920 item #1457313 (stock #C405)
Rare antique Chinese multi-color scholar's brush holder in the form of the Chinese men's boot, Ming Dynasty 1368 -1644 AD.

Made of ceramic with sancai glazing, elaborately molded-in raised pattern, the boot's toe is adorned with a monster mask and richly glazed in cobalt blue, turquoise, brown, and cream beige.

CONDITION: Shows the age and use, with minor age wear.

In good condition, considering its age of more than 376 years, no damage or repairs.

MEASUREMENTS:

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All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1900 item #1372959
White Jade Qilong Belt Buckle (QHJ101607)
19th century
Qing dynasty
Khotan (Hetian) jade of a grayish white hue
Length: 8.6 cm
Width: 1.8 cm
Depth: 2 cm
Weight: 36.4 grams
From a New York estate

A nicely carved 19th c white jade belt buckle, of reticulated qilong dragon form. The tone of the jade is of a translucent grayish white.

Condition: Some minor age-related wear to the jade surface. The stone has some natural fissures and inc...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1900 item #1414089
Antique Japanese dark green bronze suiban on four elephants head legs. Ribbed sides with kanji in raised relief (Good Fortune Fuku or Good Fortune) on sides. Key fret design on rim. Signature etched with three characters on bottom, "Tōryūshū".

Meiji Period (1868-1912) circa 1900s
Size: 4 3/4" H 8 3/8" W 7 1/4" D
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pottery : Pre AD 1000 item #1341727 (stock #PT(T)-008)
JJ Oriental
$475.00
A realistically formed figure of a resting sheep. The sheep is the eighth Chinese zodiac sign. The hollow form has two glazes - an overall straw-colored clear glaze with a drizzle of amber glaze that drips over its left side. The glazes have now turned iridescent from age - the amber glaze has a golden sheen. Under magnification, the glaze has a very fine crackle which is consistent with pieces of this period.

Period: Tang (618 - 907 AD)

Size: Height = 8.5 cm (3-3/8 inches), ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1458368 (stock #11057)
Tall, ovoid shaped vase with broad rounded shoulder and a very short neck, decorated with an abundance of frolicking karashishi (Chinese lions) between blue and pink peonies. Three large shishi in green, white and yellow command the overall space. The in-between space is filled with small shishi in different colors and peonies. Shishi and peony together symbolize princely power.

The vase is heavy Imari porcelain, decorated on shoulder/neck and above the foot with flower motifs and treasure...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1425121 (stock #G894)
These 3 plates were produced in France at a Paris Porcelain manufacturer in the early to mid 19th century. They are unmarked. The plates measure 8 5/8 inches in diameter. The plates have stilt markings on the back, evidence of their early production. Each plate is expertly hand painted realistically with bunches of flowers. The pansies are vivid and perky looking. The lilacs are so real you can almost smell them. The rose is splendid, opening with its myriad petals. Around the borders ar...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1920 item #1360914 (stock #2A72B)
Chinese white glazed Blanc de Chin Double Gourd Vase with incised 4 Ruyi with 3 flower petals inside each Ruyi design, 19th century, 5 1/2" high, 2 1/8" diameter-bottom rim, 1/2" diameter-top rim, 4" wide-widest middle section of the vase, unglazed bottom and sand got stuck around bottom rim during firing and also large sand firing mark on the side of the vase about 1/2" long, all the dots and dark area is kiln imperfect markings. Top has some tiny frits.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #1305817 (stock #0361)
Early 1700s

The interior of this dish is decorated with a pair of phoenix birds in flight. The underside has four “ruyi” fungus in underglaze blue and an underglaze blue single character mark is painted on the center of the base. It is raised on a low footring, the base of which is unglazed exposing the dense, white porcelain body. There are some small pinhole glaze pricks with some darkening that is typical of older porcelain wares. A small glaze flaw can be seen on the interior wall,...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Enamel : Pre 1900 item #1357877 (stock #4419)
Hawkes, Asian Art
£2,650.00
A Chinese cloisonné and champlevé enamel jardiniere. Early 19th century. The jardiniere is of globular form with three circular medallions enclosing birds and butterflies against a floral and gilt ground. These roundels are set against a scrolling lotus ground. The inside is counter-enamelled in turquoise blue. There is evidence that solder was used sparingly in the manufacture, this technique is associated with earlier manufacture and a practice that had largely died out by the later 19th cen...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #733916 (stock #S-F0801E)
A 9.5" x 1.5" eight lobed blue underglazed shallow bowl decorated with four different opposing floral patterns and a center medallion.

Condition: Excellent except for two small chips to the unglazed foot of the bowl, the larger of which is illustrated.

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Egyptian : Pre AD 1000 item #1485216 (stock #R388)
A lovely tan ancient Egyptian Scarab, more than 2,300 years old, from the famous Mitry collection (see our Homepage). It is 5/8” long (16 mm) and made of steatite, an easy-to-carve stone that hardens when heated. Scarabs empowered life and resurrection and were often placed under mummy wrappings to protect the body and to help it resurrect. This Scarab comes in a jewelry display cup.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1700 item #802709
Ming Dynasty Shipwreck Blue & White Watow Plate found in Indo Archipelago, from 16th/17th century period, of Birds and Flora design, glaze still intact except some corrosion of sea water but still smooth, no repair or no crack, please feel free to ask for more photos....thanks
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Ceramics : Pre 1700 item #1258131 (stock #SK788)
Galerie Hafner
$240.00
shipping included
A small stoneware figurine with crackled celadon glaze, showing a kneeling mother holding her baby at the breast. Dating to the 14th to mid 16th century. Please refer to "Thai Ceramics: The James and Elaine Connell Collection" No. 97. Condition: some firing flaws and chips. Dimension: 11.5 cm high.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1492 item #1301721 (stock #0235)

The history of Japanese chawans should not be written without this 15th century Iga chawan. It was produced during the Muromachi Period, which was running from approximately 1337 to 1573.

So here is one of the best chawans from this era and one of the best available antique chawans in the world: a round wan-shaped bowl thrown on a hand wheel (thick bottom!) from a relatively fine light clay with very little ishihaze (exploding stones), very low content of iron oxide, some red disco...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Copper : Pre 1920 item #1438540
Silverman's Selected Antiques
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A Selection of Roycroft Bookends, pairs individually priced from $125 to 275.

Inquire for prices, more photos or information.

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1910 item #591648 (stock #Q061101048)
EL-GALLERY
USD $400.00
This is a small porcelain brush washer in the shape of a half persimmon with large scallop rim in mat gold colour. The interior is glazed in uneven turquoise colour. This is a late Qing dynasty piece probably of the early 20th century.

There is no crack, chip, glaze fritting, repair or restoration. There is only a minor firing fault as shown in picture no. 6 and minor bubble burst on one of the bud. Overall, it is in good condition.

The dimension of the persimmon brush wa...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #1229517 (stock #YFM1106)
Ca. 1720-30s, early 18th century
Yongzheng – early Qianlong period, Qing dynasty
Porcelain with overglaze famille rose enamels
D: 22.4 cm / 8.8 in, H: 4 cm
From an English private collection

A gorgeous early 18th c famille rose soup dish or plate, fantastically decorated with an auspicious deer resting within a flowery realm. The enamels are quite fresh and vibrant.

Condition report: a short 1 cm glazeline to rim (affecting the glaze only, and does n...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Egyptian : Faience : Prehistorical item #1482540 (stock #CII.25)
A.v.d.B Egyptian Artefacts
Price on Request
Nesypernub – nsy-pr-nwb

Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun.

Also known as Nesipernub, Nesipernoub, Nespernub, Nespernebu

The name means ‘The one who belongs to the House of Gold

God’s father of Amen-Re, the king of the gods, God’s father of Mut, God’s father of Khonsu, lord of the Waset, Neferhotep, Prophet of Toth, chief of the great place, Scribe of the temple of Mut the great, mistress of Isheru, Scribe of th...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1837 VR item #1362078
This is tsutsugaki & handwriting fireman's cotton coat sashiko hanten coat of a splendid firefighter of the late Tokugawa period of the Edo era(1800-1867).It is the pattern that is impressive with a dragon and the boldness of the sword. It is a very high technique. And there is sashiko stitch on the entire surface by hand. As for it, length is longish with 116cm. The lining is indigo dyeing. Textile is thick cotton with wonderful atmosphere of the era. I recommend it to collection of you. It...