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All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Snuff Bottles : Pre 1837 VR
item #1438561
(stock #270)
This is a spectacular Famille Noire Glazed Molded Porcelain Snuff Bottle of Bulbous Pear form, with a green ruyi band decorated straight neck, a white glazed mouth, and a concave recessed oval footing. The bottle is decorated on both sides with vases that contain the flowers of the four seasons: winter: plum blossoms; spring: peony; summer: lotus or orquid, and autumn: chrysanthemum, dressed in a variety of colors where green is the dominating palette, set atop an opaque black background...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Stoneware : Pre 1492
item #1438482
(stock #GYA06R221)
A good Chinese Song dynasty Jizhou painted moon and prunus tea bowl. Dia. 13cm. 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 : Furnishings : Accessories : Boxes : Pre 1837 VR
item #1438235
(stock #BNJtortSew)
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Circa 1820 English, this charming tortoise shell sewing box having zig zag patterned string inlay can also be used as a jewelry box. The interior has fitted tray which still has its original compartment lids and the tray removes to reveal another compartment. In very good antique condition, it measures 10” across, 6.75” deep, 3” high.
A fine hammered copper tray with handles from the workshops of Gustav Stickley in New York. Measures about 16 3/8", 19" across handles and weighs over three pounds. Tray was polished long ago and patina has aged, shows some wear and stains. Joiner's compass mark.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Central Asian : Pre AD 1000
item #1438188
(stock #1-1240)
Square shaped seal with incised design representing a lion and a deer facing each other,
surmounted by a five character inscription. Indus Valley civilisation, ca. 3000 B.C. Height: 42 mm. Length: 46 mm. Slight abrasion, otherwise very good condition. A rare seal of this type.
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An antique Japanese bamboo Ikebana basket in a barrel shape with dual double arm connected handle. The body is woven with multiple layered bamboo strips in a horizontal pattern which gives strength and tenacity to the piece as well as the symbolic nature of bamboo. The base is a bamboo rope foot with a star patterned bottom. Natural soot patina contrasted against chestnut brown highlights.
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Dimensions: 17 1/2" High by 9" Diameter
Early Meiji Era (1870-1880),br>
Dimensions: 17 1/2" High by 9" Diameter
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1700
item #1438113
(stock #4620)
Hawkes, Asian Art
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An early Japanese blue & white plate produced in Arita at the end of the seventeenth century. The centre features a roundel carefully painted with a vase of flowers on a verandah. The unusual vase perhaps based upon a Dutch example...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1800
item #1438059
(stock #20210125-01)
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Offered is a lovely 18th Century (circa 1770-1800) Japanese blue and white Arita porcelain nagazara (which translates roughly as "long dish") of squeezed rectangular form, painted entirely by hand with a marine view. This is entirely appropriate, as the purpose of such nagazara was to serve fish...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1800
item #1437975
(stock #4614)
Hawkes, Asian Art
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A Japanese molded dish with a barbed rim. The centre with a dragon coiled around a tablet of calligraphy. The back has an apocryphal Ming reign mark for Chenghua. 4 spur mars. Circa 1780.
Approximately 22 cm diameter. There is a filled flake to the front edge at roughly 12 o’clock, otherwise fine...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1800
item #1437974
(stock #4613)
Hawkes, Asian Art
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An unusual 18th century Japanese porcelain dish with chidori and waves drawn in thick outline, the centre with a Tibetan Buddhist symbol. The V & A Museum, London, has an identical dish, FE.113-2006. Arita1770-1780.
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All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1700
item #1437973
(stock #4612)
Hawkes, Asian Art
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A Japanese porcelain plate decorated with a dignitary beneath a parasol, attended by his servant, in a garden. The cavetto is unusually decorated with a continuous landscape, a device not often encountered on Arita porcelain. The use of linear shading is reminiscent of Chinese “Master of the Rocks” style. Arita, circa 1680~1700.
The back is entirely plain with four spur marks within the foot-rim...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Central Asian : Metalwork : Pre AD 1000
item #1437815
(stock #1-1238)
Plate of circular form, with a detailed decoration in relief depicting Buddha, surrounded by his disciples, facing an elephant which bears a stupa on its back, the whole scene surmounting a relief design representing flower petals. Bronze, with fine slightly encrusted patina. Gandhara, ca. 3rd century. Diameter: 13.9 cm. The plate is nicely mounted on a custom stand. Very good condition...
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Antique Chinese gilt copper repoussé box with hinged lid. Decorated all over with finely detailed designs of birds in blossoming branches. A phoenix adorns the front and back of the box and white jade carved in the form of three fruits (probably peaches) decorates the lid.
Age: 19th century
Dimensions: 2" high (2 1/4" high including jade) x 4 1/8" long x 3 1/8" wide
Age: 19th century
Dimensions: 2" high (2 1/4" high including jade) x 4 1/8" long x 3 1/8" wide
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Devotional Objects : Pre 1900
item #1437768
A lot of 9 Japanese antique Buddhist temple Lotus leaves and blossoms. Made to be part of a Buddhist altar arrangement. The Lotus represents enlightenment blooming from out of the mud. Carved from wood and lacquered gold. Lotus petals are carved separately and joined. Each fitted with a custom metal stand.
Age: Meiji Era (1868-1912)
Dimensions: Varies from 15 1/2" to 36 1/2" High
Age: Meiji Era (1868-1912)
Dimensions: Varies from 15 1/2" to 36 1/2" High
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1920
item #1437765
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Antique Tibetan broach with figures of the Lord Vishnu astride the anthropomorphic form of Garuda, his vehicle mount (vahana). Made of metal filagree and inlaid with coral, shell, turquoise, and red and blue carved glass.
Age: Early 20th century
Dimensions: 2 1/8" high x 2 1/8" wide
Age: Early 20th century
Dimensions: 2 1/8" high x 2 1/8" wide
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1837 VR
item #1437677
(stock #52)
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A Chinese porcelain water pipe made for the Imperial Palace in Hue. Decoration of dragons in cobalt blue underglaze. Below 4 characters in blue and, which is unusual, 4 other characters incised under glassure, perhaps the mark of the potter or the commander. The silver setting of very good quality is a fine example of fine goldsmith's work, it is perhaps -be Chinese but more probably Annamese...
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An antique Japanese Kansai Daiku Tansu (carpenter chest for tools and hardware) made of Hinoki (Cypress) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. 14 drawers of various sizes used to store tools and hardware used by a Japanese wood craftsman. Japanese woodworking techniques used in making this chest include through mortise and tenon joinery and hardened wood nails. Original hand forged iron hardware including the Kakute handles. Originates from the Kansai region of Japan...
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An antique Japanese Kururi Tansu (apothecary chest for herbs and medicine) made of Sugi (Cryptomeria) wood and finished in a Negoro lacquer. 30 drawers each with an iron ring pull. It features two side carrying handles and a custom-made raised stand.
Age: Meiji Era (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 24 3/4" Wide by 17 1/4" High by 9 7.8" Deep
Age: Meiji Era (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 24 3/4" Wide by 17 1/4" High by 9 7.8" Deep
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An antique Japanese bamboo Ikebana basket in a bowl shape with a gnarled Wisteria handle. Clad in thick diagonal 1 3/4" slats with 2 supporting 1/2 bamboo stalk atop the basket measuring each 5" in length. Split bamboo rope foot. Wisteria handle features 4 appendages which harkens to a stylized dragon. Natural soot patina acquired over years of loving use and display.
Age: Meiji Era (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 15" High by 10 1/2" Wide by 10" Deep
Age: Meiji Era (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 15" High by 10 1/2" Wide by 10" Deep
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Korean : Ceramics : Pre 1900
item #1437594
(stock #RAK-11)
Gallery Rex
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"Bun-in" is the last kiln for Joseon court.
And there, high quality and sophisticated works were made.
The chamfered vase is very rare on late Joseon.
This piece is seemed to be made at a folk kiln in Bun-in.
Certification : written by Noriki Shimazu the famous Asian antiques researcher in Japan.
Size/ D:16.4cm H:14.5cm
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Ceramics : Pre 1492
item #1437587
(stock #RAA-9)
Gallery Rex
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Phan kiln had been producing royal tableware for Lanna dynasty and very sophisticated works. However it had ended in a short time of period...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre AD 1000
item #1437585
(stock #RAC-19)
Gallery Rex
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Yue-zhou-yao"越州窯”is well known as the oldest kiln to produce celadon works. This piece is very rare because of iron speckles and almost perfect condition though it has repaired crack at the bottom.
Certification : written by Noriki Shimazu the famous Asian antique researcher in Japan.
Size: D:18.2cm/H:22.1cm
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Antique Chinese blue Peking glass water coupe. Small and round in form with a highly raised design of a chimera with the head of a bird. Incised Yongzheng mark on the bottom.
Age: Early 20th century
Dimensions: 2" high x 2 1/2" wide
Age: Early 20th century
Dimensions: 2" high x 2 1/2" wide
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An antique Japanese Bamboo Ikebana basket with a natural robust soot patinated rich chestnut color. It features a twisted Bamboo rope base with diagonal cladded interwoven slats. The gnarled Wisteria branch handle evokes the feeling of a scholarly ancient Pine tree that symbolizes longevity. Its ovoid shape has a wide open mouth. An elegant main vessel for any Japanese flower arrangement or a stand alone sculptural centerpiece for any table or mantel.
Age: Meiji Era (1868-1912)
Age: Meiji Era (1868-1912)
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An antique Japanese Bamboo Ikebana basket in a Sea Urchin shell form with fine weave and two woven ring handles. Often incorporated into the art of flower arranging, it also doubles as a sculptural table centerpiece.
Age: Meiji Era (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 11 1/2" High by 14" Diameter
Age: Meiji Era (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 11 1/2" High by 14" Diameter
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1700
item #1437522
(stock #1-1237)
Finely cast statue of Bodhidsattva Vajradhara, of typical Newari style, wearing diadem, necklace and dhoti, sitting on a double lotus throne,hands crossed on his breast, his left hand holding the bell, his right hand holding the vajra. Gilt bronze. Nepal, late Malla period, 16th century. Height: 7.2 cm. Gilding partly missing on some areas, otherwise very good condition.
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An antique Japanese large Taiko Drum with a Keyaki (Zelkova) wood body and strong leather ends. Beautiful rich deep sound when struck. All original hand forged iron hardware including the very large Taiko nails and the four carrying rings.
Age: Late Edo Era (1950-1860)
Dimensions: 30 1/4" Long by 26 1/2" Diameter.
Age: Late Edo Era (1950-1860)
Dimensions: 30 1/4" Long by 26 1/2" Diameter.
All Items : Antiques : Furnishings : Accessories : Boxes : Pre 1900
item #1437505
(stock #BNJtortDutTe)
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Circa 1860, Dutch tortoiseshell & sterling silver spoon box with its original key. The hand engraved sterling spoon set includes 10 teaspoons, 10 demitasse coffee spoons, one sugar scoop, and one tea scoop.
The interior bottom of this antique tortoiseshell spoon box is lined with red velvet and shaped to hold the 20 spoons and 2 scoops securely, and a place to put the key. It has its original red silk cushion to protect the transparent tortoiseshell lid and to help keep the sterlin...
The interior bottom of this antique tortoiseshell spoon box is lined with red velvet and shaped to hold the 20 spoons and 2 scoops securely, and a place to put the key. It has its original red silk cushion to protect the transparent tortoiseshell lid and to help keep the sterlin...
Chinese Tang dynasty (618-907) painted pottery figure of a slender Central Asian groom with full beard standing with boots attached to a rectangular plinth. He wears a long, belted tunic with open collar and cloth hat. His hands are raised and drilled to hold the reins for a horse. 17 3/8” high. Circa 7th to 8th century. Very good overall condition with traces of black, red, and white pigments remaining. High quality restorations were made to reattach the head and arm. The repairs are n...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1700
item #1437284
(stock #RAC-17)
This piece has thin body and permeability by Jingdezhen characteristic. Most of all, the color development by cobalt is beautiful.
Certification: written by Noriki Simazu the famous antique researcher in Japan.
Size: D:14.2cm/ H: 4.4cm
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1492
item #1437214
(stock #RAC-12)
The Longquan celadon in Song dynasty is well known as clear and beautiful color. And this piece also has a clear olive green color and influence of Song dynasty is seen.
Perfect condition and no repairs.
Certification: written by Noriki Shimazu the famous Japanese researcher of Asian antiques.
Size: D:6.5cm/H:16.0cm
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Lovely Gilt bronze incensor with raised chrysanthemum flowers and tripod feet in the form of chrysanthemum leaves. Reticulated cover for smoke. On the bottom is the incised signature of Kо̄sai Sano 佐野宏采, a favorite artisan of Emperor Hirohito's.
Age: Early 20th century
Size: 6"H x 4" Diameter
Size: 6"H x 4" Diameter
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An antique Japanese all Kiri (Paulownia) wood Kasane Tansu (stacking chest on chest) with original hand forged iron hardware. Beautiful natural wood grain with a three dimensional texture. Side handles on both sections used for carrying from place to place.
Originally used as a storage chest for Japanese kimono, its contemporary function can be used as a dresser drawer, a linen chest or a pair of nightstands (space permitting).
Age: Mid Meiji Era (1880-1890)
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Originally used as a storage chest for Japanese kimono, its contemporary function can be used as a dresser drawer, a linen chest or a pair of nightstands (space permitting).
Age: Mid Meiji Era (1880-1890)
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An antique Chinese skinny bench made entirely of Elm wood. Having acquired an antique patina over the years of weathering and loving use, it is sturdy and ready for its next century of function.
Contemporary uses include placement at the end of a bed, behind a sofa or in an entryway for ease of removing ones shoes before entering a home.
Age: 19th Century
Dimensions: 64 1/4" Wide by 20 1/2" High by 13" Deep
Contemporary uses include placement at the end of a bed, behind a sofa or in an entryway for ease of removing ones shoes before entering a home.
Age: 19th Century
Dimensions: 64 1/4" Wide by 20 1/2" High by 13" Deep
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1700
item #1437101
(stock #1-1235)
Finely cast statue of Green Tara, of typical Newari style, wearing diadem and dhoti, sitting on a double lotus throne, a lotus flower on each shoulder, her left hand in "vitarka mudra", her right hand in "varada mudra", her right foot resting on a lotus flower protruding from the throne. Gilt bronze. Nepal, late Malla period, 16th century. Height: 8.3 cm. Gilding partly missing on some areas, otherwise very good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1800
item #1437082
(stock #0487)
Momoyama Gallery
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Perfectly shaped Ko-Seto Chawan dating back to the mid Edo Period (1603-1868). The expertly thrown body is covered with the typical white, feldspatic Shino type glaze. It differs from the Mino Shino glaze by being glossier due to a higher ash content
The importance of this sublime tea bowl is underlined by the fact that it was equipped with a tailor made double box and by the fact that the box bears the attestation of a tea master who judged that this bowl was made during the Edo Pe...
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An antique Japanese Choba Tansu (merchant chest) in a rare two section design made of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware with full moon style locking plates and Warabite handles. Two sliding doors open to a storage area where merchant books and business records were kept. Recessed side handles on the tops of each section.
Merchant chests provided two important key elements for the store owner. The first was its functionality as a chest to consolidate the shop...
Merchant chests provided two important key elements for the store owner. The first was its functionality as a chest to consolidate the shop...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1920
item #1436954
(stock #TC587)
nice old one...brass corners for stability...
probably owned and used by storekeeper
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An antique Chinese chest made of hardwood and featuring 2 side by side drawers with removable 2 doors and separator. Used as a side table, it has spacious storage space behind the doors. Original metal hardware.
Age: 19th Century
Dimensions: 37" Wide by 32 1/2" High by 16 3/4" Deep
Age: 19th Century
Dimensions: 37" Wide by 32 1/2" High by 16 3/4" Deep
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An antique Japanese Kyoto Mizuya Tansu (kitchen chest) in 2 sections made of Keyaki (Zelkova), Hinoki (Cypress), Kaki (Persimmon) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original bronze hardware with burled Keyaki door panels and drawer fronts. Unique and natural thunder bolt-like grain pattern on the Hinoki wood frame. Side horizontal supports add strength and aesthetic beauty to the tansu. Inverted trapezoid shaped runners at the base of each sliding door.
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An antique Japanese Ko Tansu (personal storage chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware with auspicious Paulownia leaf lock plates and Warabite handles. The original finish was done in a wiped Urushi lacquer technique for both the drawer fronts and the tansu body.
It was used in a wealthy Japanese home to store personal effects, ephemera, writing tools, and other miscellaneous sundries. In a modern home, it would make the perfe...
It was used in a wealthy Japanese home to store personal effects, ephemera, writing tools, and other miscellaneous sundries. In a modern home, it would make the perfe...
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Diameter approximately 21 cm. In good condition.
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Diameter approximately 13 cm. There are very stripes, almost imperceptibly. In good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1900
item #1436718
(stock #13371)
Haruko Watanabe
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Han-gappa (short jacket) made of kuzdu-fu whose wefts are kudzu fiber and warps are cotton. Kudzu is one kind of leguminous plant. The collar is made of imported wool. Han-gappa made of kudzu-fu was worn in summer and other ones with lining was for winter. The design of the straps show it was made after Tenpo era (1830∼1844）in Edo period, according to the "Kinsei Fuzoku-shi" Buttons are made of the horn of the water buffalo. Kudzu-fu has been produced mainly in Kakegawa in Shizuoka prefectur...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Central Asian : Metalwork : Pre AD 1000
item #1436491
(stock #1-1233)
Censer in the shape of a standing lion. Bronze, with encrusted green patina. Strong Persian aesthetic influence. Bactria and Margiana Civilisation (2300 - 1700 B.C.). Length: 11.3 cm. Height: 10.2 cm. Very good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1700
item #1436445
(stock #1-1232)
Fine statue of Buddha, in monk's robes, standing on a circular base with a tenon beneath, his left hand holding the robe, his right arm alongside his leg. Bronze, with remnants of the original gilding. Nepal, 15th to 16th century, maybe earlier. Height: 8.3 cm. The statue is mounted on a plexi stand. Very good condition. NOTE: collected in situ in 1974.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre 1492
item #1436218
(stock #28)
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part of a lance? of a chariot? in bronze inlaid with gold and silver.Lacquer traces. Part of highly oxidized iron.
Beautiful natural antique patina on the bronze. Nice work in fair condition.
102x23mm
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Swords and Related : Pre 1900
item #1436151
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Antique Japanese circular jingasa with a gradually pointed top. Textured to simulate leather and lacquered a bronze color with red and gold lacquer on the underside. The raised, carved lacquer kikusui (chrysanthemum and water) mon is covered in gold leaf. The Kikusui mon was used by Masashige Kusunoki, a samurai lord who helped overthrow the Kamakura Shogunate. Kusunoki was loyal to the Emperor Godaigo and was awarded the use of the Kiku mon which he personalized to create this Kikusui mon.
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Antique Chinese jade lidded box in rectangular form on four cylinder legs. Carved with highly raised relief designs of archaic motifs featuring lion heads, key frets and scrolling chimera. Loose carved ring handles on the sides and large fu-lion finial on the lid. Beautiful coloring ranging from white to green. On carved hardwood base.
Age: Republic Period (1912-1949)
Dimensions: Total size with stand: 10 3/4" high x 10 1/2" wide x 6 1/2" deep. Size of jade box: 8 3/4"...
Age: Republic Period (1912-1949)
Dimensions: Total size with stand: 10 3/4" high x 10 1/2" wide x 6 1/2" deep. Size of jade box: 8 3/4"...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre AD 1000
item #1436146
(stock #1-1231)
Finely cast miniature statue of a Lokapala, wearing armor, standing in martial posture on a rock. Gilt bronze, nice patina. China, Tang Dynasty. Height: 5 cm. The statue is mounted on a plexi stand. Very good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1800
item #1436139
(stock #0486)
Momoyama Gallery
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Slightly distorted cylinder shaped (hanzutsu) tea bowl made of fine, light, unrefined Mino clay, containining a little iron oxide. Shape and style make it appear contemporary with the late Oribe bowls. The expertly thrown body is covered with the typical black oniita engobe inside and outside - with the exception of the bottom - over which a white, feldspatic Shino glaze has been poured. Just the foot ring and its immediate surrounding was left unglazed. The decoration was scratched into the ...
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Antique Japanese porcelain brush washer and brush rest in the form of Daruma. Derived from BodhiDharma, the monk founder of Zen Buddhism, this is a whimsical and utilitarian object for the scholar's table. After a long meditation, Daruma opens his mouth in a wide yawn, creating the water container portion of the brush washer. He stretches his arms up over his head, his hands together, making a perfect brush rest. Painted wearing his signature red robes, details in black and green.
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Antique Japanese painted ceramic figure of seated Daruma. Made from a mold and painted, this is an unusually expressive and detailed depiction of Bodhidharma, the monk founder of Zen Buddhism. He has his traditionally intense expression and, in this case, his robes are decorated with flowers. Daruma is a popular good luck symbol for prosperity and perseverance.
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 10" high x 7 1/2" wide x 7" deep.
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 10" high x 7 1/2" wide x 7" deep.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Swords and Related : Pre 1900
item #1436099
(stock #22)
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Japanese war fan, very thick and heavy iron frame that can be used closed as a weapon. Wooden slats (bamboo?) Maintaining the paper part. One side painted with a golden circle (sun) on the other a golden circle with a silver shade (moon?). Signed inside the frame. Edo period.
In a Japanese collection box bearing the references.
Length about 40cm.
Good condition, iron normally oxidized (see photos), paper in satisfactory condition, wear and tear (see photos), no restoration or repainting, no...
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Antique Korean nong, bedside chests for storage. Made with zelkova elm wood burl panels and cypress wood frame. On the front, black and deep red lacquer frames and highlights the burl wood grain. Hardware is made of brass and features bat drawer pulls and buddhist symbols. The upper portion of the chest has a row of 4 small drawers. Hinged doors open to a large open compartment.
Age: 19th century
Dimensions: 29 1/2" high x 44" wide x 20 3/4" deep
Age: 19th century
Dimensions: 29 1/2" high x 44" wide x 20 3/4" deep
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Amazing "Queen Anne" amethyst paste earrings set in gilt metal. This style of jewelry has been historically misnamed for Queen Anne, who reigned from 1695 to 1714, as so called Queen Anne jewelry dates to the mid 18th century. The vivid purple paste stones used are faceted as rose cuts. The earrings have back to front fittings and fit close to the earlobe. There is a matching necklace sold separately.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1700
item #1436032
(stock #RAC-16)
Gallery Rex
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The natural cobalt had become to be imported to China again at Jiajing period, and so color development of blue had become very clear. And the technology exchange of government kiln and folk kiln had become popular and abundant types of pieces were produced.
This plate has a picture of surreal scene from tale.
Large plate like this is very rare.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1800
item #1436031
(stock #RAC-15)
Gallery Rex
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The technique of famille rose has born united western and eastern technology on the Kangxi period. And the oil painting expression had been possible on a chinese ceramic by that.
This piece has the seal mark of Big Qing Qianlong(大清乾隆年製）on the back.
Size: 19.7cm(D) 3.1cm(H)
Accessary : box
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1800
item #1436030
(stock #RAC-14)
Gallery Rex
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The Kangxi(康熙）period is the day when the ceramic industry ruined at the last Ming dynasty had been rebuild, and many excellent pieces had been produced at both government kiln and folk kiln.
This piece has picture of flushou (福禄寿）and the superlative seal mark of folk kiln on the back.
Notable thing is the record in the box indicates it has had by Aixinjueluo Pujio(愛新覚羅溥傑),younger brother of the last emperor.
Size: 19.5cm(D) 3.5cm(H)
Accessary: box
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1910
item #1436028
(stock #BNJyelloQuan)
June Hastings
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Circa 1900 Chinese yellow ochre glazed porcelain standing Quan Yin. Nicely rendered and in excellent condition, it measures 10.25 inches high. Note: Any discoloration in the photos is dirt/dust.