A really nice, old bronze Shishi sculpture. It works well enough as a free standing figure and we cannot be certain it wasn't intended as such. The bottom has a single 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) diameter opening and another opening being the beast's mouth. The party we acquired from described it as an incense burner. Perhaps it could have been the cover of a censer - the opening in the bottom allowing smoke to escape from the mouth...
An antique Tibetan buckle made of chiseled iron and damascened in gold, originating from a bridle or a belt. The fitting with hook is beautifully decorated with a lotus among scrollwork and a wave pattern (chu ris). Condition: little rust, few traces of usage. Dimension: 10 cm and 5 cm long, 76 g.
Description:
A Qingbai cup stand was preserved in perfect condition.
In straw glaze, the ware was yielded with immense crackles verifying its age.
It is a nice item suitable for a lovely tea bowl.
Date: Southertn Song Dynasty, 12th Century.
Provenance: Fujiang Province, China.
largest Width: 10cm.
Description:
A fine white-tinted shallow bowl was in perfect condition.
In characteristic Dingyao milky-white glaze, the bowl owned the also white-tinted body clay which in characteristic tense and greasy feel quality.
Incursions had happened to the rims and on the surface.
It is very rare to find a real Ding ware in such obvious characteristic condition.
It is a small piece but can be a very good proof.
Date: Liao Dynasty, 907-1125...
A nicely and originally carved figure, note that there is no base joining the back side to the feet which is very usual. Hard encrusted patina, very great age, from early XX to XIX, few wounds not located at crucial part of the figure. A great piece, H 41 cm
More information on request
A large size mask showing a large nose, traces of hairs fixed with glue around the mouth obvious signs of age at least from mid to early XXth. More information on request H 30 cm , Wide 20 cm
A very fine Nuo mask figuring the joker Qin Tong, H 29 cm, wide 16 cm, good condition considering its age, more information on request
This is a finely potted Song dynasty qingpai covered box in the shape of pumpkin from the Hutian yao kiln. The colour is that of aqua sea greenish glzed.
Generally in good condition with the exception of some minor chip at the base of the covered box. Other wise no chip, crack, resoration or repair. Glaze in good condition. No glaze crazing or fritting.
The measurement of the pumpkin shaped covered box: the height is 11.2con and the diameter is 10.5cm.
Indian miniature painting. Bikaner School. Undated, estimated to be 18th century. Subject: The Three Steps of Vishnu. Good condition. 19 x 13 cm.
Description:
A Longquan bowl was in nice conical shape and was fired into a crackled glaze imitating the rare Guan wares.
It was an excavation piece for some time from the dry-feel condition to the glaze.
A later touch-up of gilt paint was done to the only defect found on the rim.
From the tint of the body clay, the way the foot ring was shaped and the accumulation of glaze around the mouth rim, all the characteristics stated out that it was a piece from Southern Song Dynasty...
Description:
A Longquan bowl was in quite good size and was applied on the surface with pale-tinted celadon (Fenqing) glaze.
A characteristic motif of lotus petals was carved on the surface. An addition to the Lonquan wares which we've usually seen.
It was preserved in perfect condition but with some smoking effects to the glaze.
That had made the glaze a bit of darken in portions.
Date: Southern Song Dynasty, 12th century.
Width: 12.4cm, Height: 8.8cm...
Description:
A Yaozhou censer was in unique flatten form and was supported by five squeezed feet.
In characteristic greenish tint, the censer was carved with floral motifs on the surface.
It was done by sleek carving skills.
Underside, the kiln effects and the padding frits were preserved for verification.
Some similar pieces are found in the documentation.
Date: Northern Song Dynasty, 11th/12th centuries.
Width: 9cm...
Description:
A Ming bronze buddha was finely cast.
In serene mood, the bronze buddha was preserved in very good condition by enduring old patina.
The old gilt had been transformed into darken metal coatings.
There're three casing holes were found within the pleats.
They were rather than defects but were used for fastening to a base.
The holes were overlooked from the frontal view.
It was a fine good piece in small size but presented in grandeur look...
Description:
A limestone stone carving was well performed by sleek cutting edges.
A crouching lion on the top, the stone weight was an original isolated piece as we can believe.
Most of the surface was calcified into grayish white tint.
It was an obvious characteristic for a stone piece what had been stored in a seal-up chamber, maybe under a temple.
The true color of the stone was revealed underside in darken tint...
A very personable little critter is this 14kt yellow gold mouse pin with two faceted ruby eyes. The length of the pin is 1 ¾” including the flexible tail.
This 14Kt yellow gold very well made riding crop bar pin enhanced by a painted reversed crystal depicting a horse’s head with mother of pearl backing is a dream come true for anyone who loves or collects equestrian jewelry. The pin is 2 5/8” long.
A Kearsley Tojuque Seba snake copper plate print 1801...