This Matilde Poulat necklace is all about the palomas. With turquoise and coral stones only dotted in this design the emphasis is on the masterfully executed repousse palomas with the rare carving of the roses on the bellies. The palomas meet at the filigree flower in the vase that is ornamented by only the flower and it's pear shaped warmed turquoise stones for leaves and also the center of the flowers bloom...
A delightful metal Japanese hair kanzashi, mix metal. Some parts brass, others gilded, silver and yet more plated with silver to give a wonderfully rich feeling to this traditional Japanese hair
accessory. The tiny coral beads used at the center of the flowers, as well as
between the bira-bira dangling, add to the feeling of richness. The Hoo bird (Chinese phoenix), with its long tail feathers, flying across the paulownia leaves is a symbol of a peace and prosperity. 9 1/2 inches long...
Large size ghurra, obvious signs of important age, H 38 cm
Presented on a metal stand
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Antique gold gilt Thailand amulet exqusite ancient Buddha.
Provenance purchased from and English ambassador to Thailand from his personal collection. Measuring 3" x 1.5" or 8cm x 4cm. In all original antique condition.
The vase has a globular body and tall long neck flanked by tubular handles, and is covered allover in a guan type glaze of slightly bluish green which falls in a line above the glazed base. 21 cm high Three tiny chips on the base, no cracks or hairlines and free from restorations.
Decorated in underglaze blue and underglaze red, depicting scenes of immortals and children in a garden. H. 28 cm. Republic period (1912-1949). Very good condition, no cracks or repairs, only some firing flaws on the mouth rim.
Blue and White Dish with flower on vase decoration on the interior and full floral scroll on the exterior. Width = 20.5 cm. Ming Dynasty. Condition : Excellent, no chips, cracks, hairlines or restoration.
Crackle golden celadon glaze covering foot rim decorated with incised flower on the center and lotus petal on the exterior. Unglazed base. Diameter = 12.5 cm Period : 14 th-15 th Century Longquan Kilns, Zhejiang Excellent condition, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restoration.
Large and rare Ming Blue and white charger decorated with deers and floral.
PERIOD : Ming Dynasty (16th-17th Century): 32.5 cm wide. CONDITION: restoration to the missing part (see initial condition picture).
Decorated with incised flower on the center and flower sprays on the rim. Unglaze base. Yuan Dynasty Widht = 17 cm ; Height=7.5 cm. Condition : a tiny fritting, professional restoration on 2 cm x 1 cm loss to body.
Dish with petal molding on cavetto. Spur scars and abstract floral motif in the center.
Thin red.dish iron wash on the base. Width= 13.5 cm. Late 14th-early 15th centuries. Condition : Excellent : no hairline, chip or restoration.
Shipping Cost : $ 25
A pair of iron Tibetan Phurbu Daggers. The top of the handles have four expressive faces of very good workmanship crowned with human skulls.The handle has a double lotus and eternal knots on each end.Above the blades there is a makara.
Size: L. 21.7cm each. Condition: No repairs. Nice patina
This is an amazing looking, bold and beautiful, sterling and azur-malachite bracelet by Taxco silversmith Gerardo Lopez.It is an early piece as it has the eagle mark, but is a mid-century modern design, clean and simple that makes a big statement. This piece pulls open in the front and is hinged in the back...
This is an early Victoria by Anna Brilanti who was one of Taxco's first women designers. It is crafted with thick silver and thick repousse links. It is 86 grams and riveted for strength and for it to stay in it's angled form. It has 16.5 in. of wearable length and with dark patina in it's recesses. There is no damage of any kind. This necklace has a rich presence and is perfect for career wear just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
A fine Japanese cloisonne vase with silver wire a beautiful design of cranes and flowers in excellent condition no damage measuring approx. 12 inches tall. A fine addition to any collection.
Oriental tea pot made of tinned copper with finely chased design of vegetal pattern. The stylized dragon handle riveted to the drop shaped body, holding the domed and pierced lid with a small ball in it. Similar ewers in the Henri Moser Charlottenfels Collection. Condition: fine, few tiny dents. Dimension: 31.5 cm high, weight: 718 g.
Description:
A bronze Shakyamuni buddha was kept in very good condition.
Had been gilt on the surface but just faded, there are only traces left in the pleats.
It was rarely found that the under cover at the bottom was original when tickling sound was heard inside the hollow base.
It hinted that the original devotion items were still kept within after 600 years.
Date: 15th/16th century.
Height: 11.3cm
With a pewter interior and foot, this lac
burgaute bowl is inlaid with multiple colored mother of pearl sections, including finely
carved leaves, trees, landscape features,
people, and architectural elements. Some of the mother of pearl sections are further
incised with details, and there are areas
where the mop is sprinkled to form a textured background...