All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : India : Pre 1900 item #1318264
Finely crafted Mughal rock crystal-hilted Khangar dagger. The grip finely carved, with rolled pommel and gold-inlaid steel bolster. The single-edged blade forged of actively-patterned wootz damascus steel. In its velvet-covered wooden scabbard. 19th century. Overall length approx 11 inches (27 cm).
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1424093 (stock #15044)
Early and gorgeous Matilde Poulat sterling silver and coral bracelet in one of her iconic designs, the "paloma". This is classic Matl with the bird rendered in textured repoussage, its wings open, ready to fly away. The dove is surrounded by coral cabochons both bezel- and channel-set while small pieces of branch coral adorn the links of the chain...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Edwardian : Pre 1920 item #1472155
This fantastic Edwardian watch chain is complete with swivel clip and T bar (most aren’t), and with terrific detail. It weighs a satisfying 31.7g, and tests as 14kt gold. 13-1/4” in length; the long decorated bar links measure 1-1/8” each. The T bar is 2” long. The milgrained gear-like parts are slightly articulated – very Steampunk. The dangling link is for your fob or charm...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1446336 (stock #MB550)
Very Rare Chinese Liao Dynasty Glazed Pottery Ewer with Oxford TL Test

This very rare and unusual (possibly unique?) ewer was made during the Liao Dynasty (AD 907 - 1125). The body is decorated with moulded leaf and floral designs, and coated in an attractive amber glaze. The mouth opening has been formed into the shape of an opening leaf or blossom and is glazed in green. To the shoulder, opposite the handle, is the short spout...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1940 item #1381881 (stock #TCR6767)
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A cascade of flora drapes from the neck of this gorgeous piece by Seifu Yohei IV. It is 31 cm (12 inches) tall and in perfect condition. Quite large for a work by Seifu, it is marked on the base with an incised signature.
Seifū Yohei IV (Seizan: 1872-1946) was born the second son of Seifū Yohei III (1851-1914). He studied literati-style painting under Tanomura Shōsai (1845-1909), a son of Tanomura Chokunyū, in Osaka for three years...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1980 item #1384767 (stock #TR1024)
This 14Kt white gold estate ring is centered by 2.09Ct (7.5 X 6.5 millimeter) cushion cut tanzanite. The center stone is encircled by six brilliant cut diamonds, and eight tapered diamond banquettes. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.75Ct. The ring is a size 5 ¼ and can easily be sized.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #1480793 (stock #MC117)
Very Rare & Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Dish (Ex. Lammers Collection)

This large and impressive porcelain dish was made during the Wanli reign (1573 - 1620) of the Ming Dynasty. It is elaborately decorated in underglaze blue of good colour. Although it has some features of what many people refer to as "kraak" ware, it would be more correct to call this "Zhangzhou" or "Swatow" ware...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1465394 (stock #3100018)
This Antonio Pineda necklace is composed of eleven diamond shaped pyramidal onyx stones which are framed by silver "X" links. The clasp is a tongue in box which is a silver pyramidal shape as well. It's a design which is rarely seen, and a superb modernist piece which is fully articulated and lays perfectly on the neck. It's difficult to measure, so I've shown it against a ruler. I would say it fits more like a choker necklace and is meant to be worn higher on the neck...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1437010 (stock #MB464)
Rare Large Chinese Han Dynasty Bronze Xian (Published)

This exceptionally large and rare bronze xian (steamer) was made during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220) and actually comprises three separate vessels that combine to form the xian. The middle section sits within the lower section, and on top sits the upper section, the part that has the grill in its base to allow steam to enter the vessel. Each section is decorated with raised bands and a pair of taotie ring handles...

All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Accessories : Boxes : Pre 1990 item #940540
Very clean Louis Vuitton Suitcase, ready to go when you are! Very nice size for a weekend get-away at 24 inches (61 cm) Long, 16.5 inches (42 cm)Tall and 7 inches (18 cm) Deep. There are two adjustable fabric straps with brass slides to hold your clothes flat and secure. Sorry, there is no key for this item but one could be easily ordered from Louis Vuitton. The case is covered in the classic Monogramme fabric and has all brass hardware...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Pre 1800 item #1189596
Antique Chinese Qianlong Period, Export porcelain bowl; the exterior with Famille Rose enameled continuous scene of figures in landscape; 18th Century. Size; Diameter of this fine bowl is 5 5/8 inches. Condition Report; This item is in fine condition. Wood base is excluded.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1700 item #1364158 (stock #TCR6481)
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A lightning shaped Narumi-Oribe Mukozuke dish decorated with geometrics and drying persimmons enclosed in a fine custom kiri-wood box titled “E-Oribe Mukozuke” and annotated “Mino Ko-gama” by Living National Treasure Kato Takuo, who was well known for his research into old kilns and firing techniques. One of the best preserved pieces I have seen in a long time dating from the Momoyama to early Edo period.; it originally had three looping feet which have been lost...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1399594 (stock #14773)
A rarely coming up bracelet by Taxco's foremost modernist maestro, this Antonio Pineda treasure is wrought in silver and adorned with obsidian bars and pearls. The design can be seen in Stromberg's catalogue for Pineda's exhibition at UCLA's Fowler Museum but in necklace form and it is a pleasure to wear! Caged in bullet-shaped links the obsidian bars peer through the cut-outs, their dark power contrasting with the delicate whiteness of the pearls...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1970 item #831972 (stock #TR588)
Channel the glamour of Mad Men in this real vintage cocktail ring. Exquisitely executed in 14 karat white gold, the ring features 14 old-mine cut diamonds surrounding an approximately 6 carat emerald cut deep velvet green tourmaline. The center stone measures 9.6 x 14 mm and the weight of the diamonds totals .55 carats. Some of the brilliant stones have minor nicks but, overall, this 1960’s beauty is in excellent condition. The ring is a size 8 and can easily be sized.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1960 item #1454001 (stock #TCR8261)
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An image of the sleeping Shojo (sake Sprite) by the 12th generation Sakaida Kakiemon enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Taihaku Shojo Bori Okimono...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1479402 (stock #MC178)
Fine Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Female Courtier ("Fat Lady") AD 618 - 906

Perhaps the most desirable and collectable pottery sculpture from the Tang Dynasty is the female courtier, or "fat lady". This fine example was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). The figure is made from a reddish-brown pottery and is relatively highly-fired. There are minor firing fissures to the base of the figure where the pottery is thick. It has been cold-painted in a base coat of a creamy-white...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1477506 (stock #708888)
This showpiece from Margot de Taxco is supremely rare. I've not seen another. It's a necklace which instantly commands attention.

The huge centerpiece can be used as a pendant necklace, or detached from the chain to serve as a pin.

It is a spectacular necklace, with a huge almost Foo Dog design with earrings. The hammered recessed on both the pendant and chain are oxidized, providing a great contrast to the silver.

Pendant/pin measures almost 3 1/2" wide, 2 5...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1410211 (stock #661)
Very nice 19th. century paper covered gift box with beautiful litho picture and gold paper decoration , filled now inside with beautiful trousseau and accessory for the little all bisque Mignonette. Mademoiselle is presented in this beautiful box as well !! Has all complete generally excellent condition, is only a little dusty ..... Other similar of this Presentation gift box was sold before in the Theriault´s auction.... and we are pleased to got this from a privat collection and could...