Rare Chinese Neolithic Banpo Cord-Impressed Pottery Amphora (Published)
This rather archaic looking pottery amphora was made over 6,000 years ago during the Banpo phase (c. 4800 - 4300 BC) of the Yangshao culture in present-day Shaanxi province. It is particularly heavily-potted and that has, no doubt, contributed greatly to its survival in almost perfect condition...
A very rare wood panel, covered with a white ground and decorated with a painting of a bodhisattva. This panel was found in a cave temple in the Dunhuang mountains in the Gansu Province. We acquired a group of six panels from a Dutch collector who bought the panels in China in the 1980's. Dimensions: 57x24 cm.
Tang Dynasty (618-906).Wooden objects from this period are quite rare.
An amazing pattern of gold and silver maki-e decorates this lidded Tea Cup and stand dating from the later Edo period decorated with a samurai clan crest in gold. Assembled it is 7 inches (17.5 cm) tall, 6 inches (15.5 cm) diameter and in excellent condition, enclosed in a custom- fitted Kiri-wood box.
The early Aguilar hallmarks on this piece indicate it was designed and made between 1948-1955. Weighing 90 grams the bracelet measures 1" X 7" but will comfortably fit up to a 6 3/4" wrist. The bracelet has a beautifully aged patina with some surface wear & a pin head size ding noticed on close inspection. This bracelet is pictured on p. 64 of SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny C. Morrill.
Brush washer with inverted lip and carved lotus petal design on exterior.. A blue green glazed to footrim, base glazed.
Height = 7.2 cm Width = 15.5 cm
Period : 10th Century
Condition : Perfect, no chips, cracks, hairlines or restorations.
Group of Four Chinese Three Kingdoms Glazed Pottery Entertainers with Oxford TL Test
This very rare group of glazed pottery entertainers was made during the Three Kingdoms period (AD 220 - 265) or possibly the earlier Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25 - 220). The group comprises two female figures and two male figures. They are made from a reddish-brown pottery and coated in an amber coloured glaze that is slightly crackled...
light wood, white pigment, hands in praying gesture, collection number "AJP996" at the back of the head, min. dam., minor missing parts, fine cracks, breakages (right shoulder/leg), traces of insect caused damage (above all at the bottom of the base)
H: 49 cm, H: 19,3 inch
Provenance:
Jean-Paul Agogue, Paris, France
Zemanek Münster 80th Tribal Art Auction Lot 2 (2015)
A radical image by the outlandish Doi Goga featuring a black devil and its child. The child reaches up to the monster, while the monster seems to be giving him a raspberry, his toungue flailing in the air. Ink on paper, it has been completely restored in beige cloth border with bone rollers reflecting the original mounting. The scroll is 42 x 181 cm (16-1/2 x 71-1/4 inches) ad is in excellent condition.
Doi Goga (1818-1880) was a Confucian scholar of the late Edo to Meiji periods...
A very rare wood panel, covered with a white ground and decorated with a painting of a bodhisattva. This panel was found in a cave temple in the Dunhuang mountains in the Gansu Province. We acquired a group of six panels from a Dutch collector who bought the panels in China in the 1980's. Dimensions: 50x25 cm.
Tang Dynasty (618-906).Wooden objects from this period are quite rare.
Koi frolic, splashing gold and silver waves as they leap and battle for the top of this stacking food dish dating from the later 19th century. The design is striking! Outside is polished black loaded down with gold and silver maki-e with applied kirigane cut gold squares. Inside is festive red. The box (assembled) is 25 x 23 x 38 cm (10 x 9 x 15 inches). Some minor dings but overall, very nice condition for something which has seen use.
A necklace of 26 large Tibetan turquoise beads ranging in color from delicate greenish-blue hues to a vibrant turquoise blue separated by silver rings. Each bead has its own attractive matrix and nice patina from years of wearing. The necklace was bought together with the two glass dZi beads and two red coral beads in Lhasa, Tibet. It was restrung again recently to give it strength.
Period: 19th Century...
With shallow, molded in the interior with a large leafy scroll, covered all over in a green glaze continuing over the unglazed foot rim to cover the base. 22,3 cm diam. Song Dynasty 12th-13th century
Star glaze line on the center, no chips or cracks and free from restorations.
Fine Tall Chinese Tang Dynasty Male Courtier Figure
This impressive pottery figure was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It represents a courtier and is of particularly elegant form. He appears to be holding an audience tablet. Note the detail of the clothing and headgear. The figures stands on an integral plinth. It is made from a buff-coloured pottery that has been cold painted in various coloured pigments, much of which still remain...
Fine Chinese Tang Dynasty Horse & "Fat Man" Rider with Oxford TL Test
This fine pottery model of a horse and rider was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). Sitting on the horse is a male courtier, often referred to as a "fat man", the male equivalent of the "fat lady"; note the clothing and hairstyle. It is made from a relatively high-fired buff-coloured pottery that has been "cold painted" in various coloured pigments.
Height 31 cm...
Navajo Kenneth Begay has been called the "father of modern Navajo jewelry". From 1946-1964, he worked as a benchsmith at the White Hogan Shop in Scottsdale, Az.
This elegant, precise bracelet measures 5 1/2" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/4" opening. It is 1/4" wide and weighs 30 grams. All original, fine condition and signed as shown in the photos. Gorgeous alone or perfect for stacking.
Hector Aguilar's book and bead bracelet has a wearable length of 7.5in. The weight is 88 grams heavy and is .75in. tall. No damage, dents or repairs. This jewel has a captivating reveal to the wearer displaying a swirl on the very top and bottom. Superb craftsmanship by Hector Aguilar.
Large Chinese Eastern Han Dynasty Sichuan Pottery Figure - Female Cook
This large and impressive pottery model was made during the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25 - 220) and excavated from Sichuan province. It is a model of a kneeling female figure holding in one hand a knife, and in the other a fish that lays on a chopping board. It is made from a particularly red pottery that is relatively low-fired...
Large white glazed cover box with flower decoration in the center, unglazed base.
Song dynasty.
Measure : W=18.5 cm, H=10 cm
Condition : perfect, no chips, cracks, hairlines or restoration.