Rare 19th century complete bathing set consisting of a wash basin and covered water bottle. The interior of the wash basin is decorated in the famille rose palette with four reserves of architectural settings featuring knife-wielding guards, attendants, beauties and scholars engaged in study, the arts, and the daily activities of the gentry class. The panels encircle a matching central medallion...
Blue & White bowl, decorated with horses chasing flaming pearls. Four characters mark on the base. Late Ming dynasty Wanli-Tianqi period. Condition is perfect, no any crack, no chip and free from restoration. Diameter: 18.5 cm.
Antique early American tiger maple butterfly tavern table c.1760s. A fine and rare example of this most sought after piece of American furniture. Of very small diminutive
Size with baluster turned splayed legs joined by pegged cross stretchers supporting a pegged oval top with grooved edges. This table is fully constructed with pegged mortise and tennon joints and retains its original pegs and hinges in very good all original condition for a antique of this age...
A rare, stunning bracelet by Modernist Joachim S'Paliu of Cordorba, Spain. Born in 1944, he produced a significant line of jewelry during the 1960's and 70's. The bracelet measures 6" around in the inside with a 7/8" opening. It is 2 5/8" wide at the enormous amethyst stone and surrounding silver cast frame front. The stones are just beautiful. Hallmarked "Pat. Spain 925 S'Paliu" on the inside band. Bold and massive at 143 grams, fine original condition...
Sleek and elegant concave link bracelet by Antonio Pineda. The links are hinged so there is movement and fluidity to the bracelet. It measures 7" around in the inside, is 3/4" wide and weighs 115 grams. It is in fine original condition and signed as shown. A great Antonio bracelet that will compliment many of his necklaces.
An exceptional 970 silver and onyx bracelet by Antonio Pineda,c.1955. This bracelet is featured on page 148 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk only with amethysts rather than onyx. It measures 7 3/4" around in the inside and is 1 3/4" wide. Fine original condition, no chips or cracks to the stones. It weighs 120 grams and is signed as shown. A great Antonio modernist bracelet.
One hundred herbs prayer bead bracelet from the boarder town between China and Tibet. These type of prayer bead is believed to be good for curing all types of sickness. The beads are made by compressing 100 herbs into a ball. There are 18 beads in all.
Age: Pre 1920. Size: inside radius 7cm. It is stringed with a new stretch string to fit all.
Condition: Very good for its age.
Circa 1920 Japanese Satsuma Button, just under 1" Cobalt blue glaze gold paint trees, bridge, water unglazed white self shank button. The artwork is almost impressionist in nature. Super condition! Please see camera shy pix as All Qs will be answered Here in lieu of email reply. SOLD, NO PRICE, NO INFO.
An important thangka depicting the succession of Dalai Lamas to the large one in the center of that period. The central image is surrounded by a host of guardian deities, bodhisattvas, asparas and symbolic animal figures.
Size: L. 97cm. W. 72.7 cm. Inside measurement.
Condition: No repairs, rips or tears on the painting. Some fraying of the silk, framing the artwork.
Description: A rare ivory pot with picturesque carvings on the surface was preserved in very good condition. Tinged due to age, the exquisite image of the carving was intended to describe a religious story. Date: 18th century, Provenance: Thailand Height: 10cm Width: 9.5cm.
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
Great looking sterling and 3 pearl ring by Antonio Pineda, c. 1950. It is a size 6 and in fine original condition. Beautifully made and solid at 17 grams. A particularly wonderful Antonio ring.
A rare and finely b/w jar, decorated with two windows, featuring of vase and floral spray. Early Ching Kangxi period. Condition is perfect except one light hairline to the unglazed mouth rim, cover is missing. High: 15.5 cm.
This is an official's seal for the Imperial Court for documents for minority people during the Tang Dynasty. Age:618 - 907 AD
Size: 3.2 x 3.3cm.
Condition: No repairs
SOLD. Very Vintage Antique 34", more than twice the length seen elsewhere, antique Stunning Shining Super Rich Red Necklace of 65 faceted graduated beads with a whopping 30mm (1 1/4") as the middle graduating to end in faceted 10mm barrel clasp beads all in red cognac hues! Original threading! Blinding, blazing light traveling through and light as a feather as it should be. Super fine! SOLD - no price, no info.
Description: A beautiful ivory sachet was carved in open work. With
archaic patterns as the ground decoration, swirling dragons were carved vividly on both sides. The sachet can be used as a pendant when the cap was removable and a perfume dipped cotton can be easily put into it. Date: Early 20th Century.
A fun and sensual sterling necklace and bracelet by Margot De Taxco. It is sturdy and delicate at the same time. The silver dangles make a charming sound and dazzle the eye with movement. Yes, I love this set!
The necklace is 16" end to end with the center section being 2 1/4" wide. The dangles hang 3/4" long. The bracelet is 6 3/4" end to end. Fine original condition. Signed as shown and numbered 5672. Perfectly delightful to wear.