Large Chinese Eastern Han Dynasty Pottery Pig / Boar (AD 25 - 220)
This pottery model of a pig was made during the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25 - 220) and has been excavated from Sichuan province. It is quite "heavily-potted" and made from a red pottery. It has its snout close to the ground, clearly sniffing for truffles, and a moulded curly tail ! To the rear of the underside is a large firing hole.
This is a large example with a length of 36 cm (14 inches)...
Pair of fine Chinese export porcelain jars, each having two frames depicting dragon and phoenix, surrounded by foliage design, from late 19th/early 20th century period, each bearing Chinese seal mark on the base. Size; Height of each jar is 7 inches, in good condition.
Japanese Arita Imari large bowl or charger Meiji period c.1900.
A scalloped edge with beautiful hand painted bamboo and cherry blossom designs artist signed measuring 17 inches wide and 2.5 inches deep in excellent condition no damage, A fine example would be a nice decorative accent for any interior.
This lovely all original antique French doll gown from early 19th. century is complete hand sewn and fully ornate with hand decoration soutach loop trim and has a lovely color touch of light pink silk ribbon with front bow .
The gown features a fitted bodice centered by tiny buttons which fall down in the skirt. Has square neckline and short sleeves all fine hand ornate with soutach loop trim .
Backside has button as well with hand made button loops to close...
Pretty one of a kind French silk costume with matching bonnet .... will fit perfect for French or German doll about around 24" / 25" ( 62 - 64 cm ) like Jumeau , Steiner , Gaultier , Bru , Eden Bebe or other pretty doll.....
You will never find such the same pretty outfit again , it is most hand sewn and fully with fine details...
A pair of 14k yellow gold ruby row earrings. They measure 1/4 x 1/4" across, each has three genuine approximately 4 point rubies and they have gold butterflies. They are marked only with a maker's mark on the posts and they test as 14k gold. They weigh 1.0 grams and they are in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...
Large Chinese Neolithic Painted Pottery Jar - Machang (c. 2300 - 2000 BC)
This large and impressive pottery jar was made over 4,000 years ago during the Machang Phase (c. 2300 - 2000 BC) of the Majiayao culture, also known as the Gansu-Yangshao culture, from present day Gansu or Qinghai province. The pottery is an attractive pale orange/brown colour and it is relatively highly-fired. It is quite "heavily-potted" with a well-rounded body, two sturdy loop handles and flared mouth...
A "Saddle-gourd" flask shaped after a leather prototype with a vertical spout and saddle handle. Age:11th century. Size: 23.4cm.high. Condition: No repairs . Normal kiln marks. One of a pair.
Description: A fantastic boxwood carving of a court lady was carved by famous contemporary artist Won Du-Fun in 1990s. As a registered national honoured artist, Won made numerous works of art which had been collected by the national galleries and museums. A certificate is accompanied with the fine piece. A custom-made silk box is included. Condition: The stem of the flower was once broken and had been re-stuck back. Height: 32cm. .
Porcelain covered with green glaze , unglazed concave base. PERIOD : Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368 AD) MEASUREMENTS:9 cm wide, 7 cm tall. CONDITION: no chips, cracks or hairlines and free from restoration.
An accordion album featuring calligraphy and paintings by various well known Zen priests of the first half of the 20th century. Including the opening there are 30 pages. The book is 22 x 31 cm and in overall fine condition. The opening pages are by Kutsu Deiryu (Izawa Kanshu 1895-1954, head priest of Kaiseiji), the famous protégé of Nakahara Nantenbo. It is followed by;
1. Daruma by Goto Zuigan, 1878-1965, Myoshinji, Daitokuji
2...
DANCING TANUKI
Japanese okimono made of natural wood that applies the form created by natural forces to its main body with the minimum human processing, is motif of traditional Shigaraki ware tanuki (raccoon dog) statue with characteristic big balls between legs, Showa period, 20th century, H 32.5 x W 16.5 x 18.5 cm (12.79 x 6.49 x 7.28in)
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A rare and unusual Hopi sterling bracelet handwrought by deceased famous Hopi silversmith Ralph Tawangyaouma, hallmarked "H" and his thundercloud hallmark with emanating streaks of lightening. An early pioneering silversmith, working since 1910, his work is distinctive for his use of heavy gauge silver and stamping both exemplified by this bracelet. Tawangyaouma died in 1972. This cuff measures 5 1/2" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/4" opening and is 1 1/2" wide...
This antique pair of Hand made leather are the old traditional shoes which were worn in Turkey. They were called Charoog...spelling may vary. The soles are concave and curl to a point in the front. The heels are very narrow. They are an interesting ethnographic item of a time long past. They measure 9 inches long
Especially beautiful model of sweet German bisque doll by Kestner from circa 1890 with very lovely bisque and painting , very cute face expression , original body and wearing possible factory original .
Most beautiful and very cute 8" ( 21 cm ) Kestner bisque child , has bisque socket head of finest quality pale bisque with tender blushed cheeks and finest painted lashes and feathered brows , deep modeled closed mouth with fine accented lips , dimpled chinand hint of cute smile ...
Vase with tall cylindrical neck on a pumpkin-like lobed body, sparsely decorated with sample chrysantemum springs, sample spirals, plum blossoms and crapemyrtle scroll, all below plantain leaves.
PERIOD : Yuan Dynasty, 1279 - 1368 AD,.
MEASUREMENTS: 19 cm height.
CONDITION: Reattached broken item.
A very rare big shard sample of five dynasty covered box, this large shard is decorated with celadon glaze, there is good sample drawing of twin butterfly. This shards is very good for studying and comparison to any one who interested in studying early Chinese porcelain...
A large Chinese two handled vase decorated in famille verte enamels with birds amongst flowering peony & rocks. The decorated neck with iron red modelled elephants' head handles. The base with an apocryphal six character iron red mark of the Kangxi emperor.
Age: Mid 19th century
Size: 14-1/2" high by 14-1/2" diameter
Condition: Good condition, no breaks and or cracks
From a France attic found comes this special rare to find beautiful twill over wood poupee body from Simon and Halbig for the French market .... around 1880 , it is all original fully dowel jointing at both shoulders , elbows , hips and knees . It as original bisque arms with well modeled fingers jointed together with separate thumbs in all perfect condition .
The rare body needs cleaning and small repair of twill at both shoulders and left elbow........
Description: An ancient stone piece was depicted finely as a Bodhisattva head. Obviously came from a standing or sitting torso, the head was broken off by natural cause or due to the religious chaos in the ancient time. It was carved from the sandstone which in beige color-- a typical stone material usually found in northwest China...
First edition Japanese shin hanga woodblock print titled “Hawk on a Snow-covered Branch” by Ohara Koson (1878-1945), also known as Shoson, published by Watanabe in 1926. The Watanabe “A” seal (used 1924-1930) is located at the lower left margin. The artist's signature and seal are at the lower right section of the image. Paper: 15 1/8" x 10 1/8" (plate: 14 1/4" x 9 7/16"). Very good overall condition...
In the shape of a lock. Characters on both sides . W. 7,5 cm, H. 5 cm. Nice patina. 19th century. For similar toggles: Margaret Duda - Traditional Chinese Toggles, page 82-83.
This is an unusual Art Deco sterling silver and crystal pendant in the Lalique style on an 18 in long link chain, the rectangular shaped silver pendant frame surrounded with marcasite encases a cut crystal deco-inspired floral design, marked .935, in excellent condition, pendant measures 1 x 7/8 in approx, total wt. 12.6 grams, may need cleaning.
A nice one of Southern Song dynasty Jian ware with rich black glaze and with hare's fur, unglazed flat base slightly concave in perfect condition, unfortunately with a tiny warped. No any chip, no crack and free from any restoration as well. Diameter: 11,9cm and High: 6,5cm.
Most beautiful most hand sewn one of a kind French Bebe antique silk and lace dress with bonnet for one of your pretty doll´s about circa 23" ( 59 cm ) .... fit great Jumeau , Steiner , Bru , Gaultier , Eden Bebe or other ...
Of beautiful antique cream silk and fully of elegant details , most hand sewn and the upper front part are ornate with small hand made pleats and ruffles.
Both sides has small ruffles blue silk ribbons and lace decoration..... which ornate also the back uppe...
Description: An elegant Chinese scholar box was made of a whole block of Suan-Zhi wood, simple and plain but with beautiful aged patina.
Date: Late 18th century
Condition is Good but with some cracks inside the bottom due to age.
Chinese late Qing dynasty rectangular form hinged cloisonne box with inner tray resting above an open compartment decorated on the exterior in cloud form cloisons with butterflies, flowers, and scrolling foliage emerging from rockery and set against a turquoise ground. Blue counter enamel interior and base. The box was likely designed for holding jewelry with the padded pink silk applied to the inner lid to protect the contents in the tray. Two heavy brass handles and front lock plate. The p...
This is heavily potted Five dynasties or Northern Song (960 A.D – 1130 A.D) dynasty Yueyao zhadou vessel. It stands on a very slightly splayed shallow foot rim with a shallow recess, everting towards a baluster shaped body and then towards a wide everted mouth rim. The whole body is covered with pale green glazed colour. Zhadou are commonly used as refuse vessels placed on banqueting table as receptacles for fish or meat bones.
There is no repair or restoration but there is extensiv...
Wonderful and rare to find all original antique jewelry set ..... necklace and pair of earrings in wonderful typical blue Jumeau color .
Necklace of pretty glass pearls with original Jumeau clasp ...mark J
Matching pair of earrings with special fine wire.
Would fit perfect for Jumeau doll´s size 8 - 10 , a rare found and in all perfect condition.
France by Emile Jumeau ... circa 1880
Necklace length ..... total 8" ( 20 cm )
Many thanks for your inter...
Description: A magnificent brush pot was made of Nan-mu wood in 18th century. In an imposing manner, this brush pot was carved with imitation of a wood trunk. Left with original wood patina and some crackles amid the surface, this brush pot was kept in good condition except loss of the bottom board. A later made bottom was added firmly on it. Date: Early Qing Period(16th-17th Century) Height: 18.2cm Width: 20cm depth: 16cm
Fine Tall Chinese Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Figure / Groom
This rare and interesting pottery model of a foreign groom was made in the early part of the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from dense solid pottery (as opposed to being hollow as are the majority of Tang figures). The figure stands upright with his head turned to his right. His left hand is placed against his chest whilst his right arm and hand are outstretched. Note the fine detail of his clothing, headgear and es...
A rare pear shaped bottle vase/Yu Hu Chun, decorated with carved of two Deers, Rock and Fungus, covered overall with sweet white glaze/Tian Pai glaze to all over the body, unglazed base. Yuan to early Ming period. Condition: one hairline to mouth rim and old tiny chips to foot rim, otherwise is perfect. High; 32 cm.
Large Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Jar
This large and impressive pottery jar was made around the 13th / 14th century, during the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279) or the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368). Until recent years, this type of jar was almost unknown in the west with some people initially attributing them to the Liao Dynasty (same general period but in the north of China). These jars are now known to have originated from Yunnan province in the south-west of China.
It is ...
An extremely fine and rare Korean celadon cup & stand. The cup in flower shaped form with a thinly potted and divided into eight lobed each decorated with a single inlaid black and white chrysanthemum blossom, three spurs mark appear to the base. The top of the stand decorated with four blossoms inlaid of chrysanthemum spray as well, the foot area with carved style border, five spurs mark to the base. Covered overall with a bluish green glaze. Koryo dynasty 12th century in perfect condition exce...
A fine and elegant shaped of celadon Meiping, decorated with carved incised of a pair duck and four lotus in the form of medallion, flanked by overlapping stiff leaf petals to the shoulder and above the foot rim, covered overall with olive green celadon glazed. Among the ceramic wares of the Northern Song dynasty at it's peak, one find Yaozhou ware. This unique kiln site for this ware has been discovered in Tongchuan Shaanxi province, North of Xian. The Meiping shape in Yaozhou celadon is very r...
This vintage dosage spoon measures approx. 4 3/4" long dates to the 1930-1940 era. On one end of the spoon there is a clock face with a rotating dial indicating the next time to take your medicine.
The handle of the spoon is engraved "D & G DRUG STORE" and in the bowl of the spoon are the graduation marks for 1 and 1/2 teaspoons.
Very nice advertising / drug store collectible.
Similar work can be custom ordered. These were custom made for Molly a 'glamour gal' who prefers hand made one of a kind earrings. Fab Micro faceted 10 mm Golden Rutilated Quartz, micro facet Peridot, Amethyst and 18K Gold earwires were used to create this pair of earrings. The firmer 14K gf was used through the beads and the other antique looking metal is 22K Gold on Sterling Vermeil.
Wonderful one of a kind French silk velvet and Jumeau red silk sateen costume all complete hand sewn would it fit perfect for your favorite Jumeau , Steiner , Bru , Gaultier , Eden Bebe or other pretty Doll about around 25" / 26" ( 64 - 66 cm ) .... perfect size for size 12 or 13 Jumeau !!
All hand sewn one of a kind dress of beautiful dark blue and Jumeau red checkered silk velvet and red silk sateen front , fully ornate with hand embroidery French lace and velvet ribbons. ...
Rare early period cabinet size 15" ( 38 cm ) French Bebe´s by Gaultier with Blockletter mark, a most beautiful and rare premire Bebe by this company wearing lovely clothing . Has gorgeous expression and is an eye-catcher for everybody and each good doll collection !!!
Generally excellent early little block letter marking Bebe by Gaultier ... France circa 1878 .... in lovely small cabinet size with excellent quality of pale pressed bisque and softly blushed complexion, amber brow...
A pair of 14Kt white gold and diamond hanging earrings nicely designed in Art-Deco style. The well crafted openwork is enhanced on each earring by 13 brilliant-cut and 4 square-cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of all 34 diamonds is approximately 0.65Ct. The length of the earrings is 1 ¾” and the width is 5/16”.
Copper green and dark iron decorate the pale glazed sides of this exquisite box dating from the early Edo period (17th century) wrapped in a silk lined sarasa bag and enclosed in a black lacquered wood box. It is 1-3/4 inches (4.5 cm) square, roughly 3 inches (7 cm) tall and in overall fine condition.
A rare figurine in the form of kneeling woman, supporting on her right shoulder a hallow vessel and in her left hand a fan. Decorated with underglazed iron-black on the face and upper part of the stoneware body, base flat and unglazed. Sawankhalok ware 15th-16th century. Condition is perfect. High: 7.5 cm.
Figuring a Shaman playing the drum, H 42 cm
Presented on a iron stand
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A antique 19th century English Royal Navy Blunderbuss gun percussion cap c. 1860 all original in good antique condition.
The Young Hunter
Ernest Bosch (German, 1834-1917)
Oil on canvas, signed lower left (behind frame).
Bosch was a pupil at the Academy of Dusseldorf under the instruction of K. Solm, T. Hildebrandt and Schadow. He was best known for his portrait and genre paintings. His genre paintings frequently included animals. Later in his career, he turned his focus more toward portraits of women. In addition to painting, Bosch was a skilled illustrator, etcher and lithographer. His works are...
A rare example of celadon dish, decorated with an impressively twin fish in the center, the exterior with lotus petals rising from foot, covered overall with fine tone of olive green glazed. Southern Song dynasty Longquan ware, excavated example found on Kalimantan region. Condition damaged split to three pieces and glue restored. Diameter: 20.5cm.
Very fine and rare Japanese Edo era Hasami Bako, or storage/traveling box, measuring roughly 12" wide (including brass hanging hooks on sides),
5 1/2" deep, and 6 1/8" high.
It dates to the late Edo era, some time between 1780 and 1850.
The top is slightly domed, as is visible in some photos, and all edges and corners are decorated with incised brass metal sections, and two U shaped handles are on both ends, and can stand upright, as would be the carrying position for a larger trunk.
The box...
Most beautiful all original French Bisque Bebe with fine delicate complexion by Rabery et Delphieu , rare early Bebe with superb quality of pale bisque and painting , stunning original wig , original body and superb costume !!
Best quality pressed pale bisque socket head with deep facial modeling , full lower cheeks and pretty amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes with fine long painted lashes , dark eyeliner and brush-stroked brows. Soft and pale blushed eye shadow .
This extraordinarily RARE, circa 1920's, vintage Americana Folk Art, BLACK MINSTREL SHOW Banjo & Case is a Black Memorabilia collector's dream!
Seldom found on today's Black Americana market, this piece comes out of a Chicago estate and was said to have been used in Chicago area Black Minstrel Shows.
The FOLK ART quality painting to this authentic banjo is wonderful, with little paint wear, and it depicts a smiling, pig-tailed, black man playing the very same model banjo! The name, "JoJo" i...
Lovely example of Han tomb sculpture. Made of red pottery, painted with red, white and black pigments. Both are in good condition, with normal age wear. Please note the remains of plant roots on one of the oxen, a very good sign of authenticity. A TL report from Ralf Kotalla confirms the age. H. 16 cm, L. 20 cm.
Han Dynasty (206BC-220AD).
A jar and cover finely painted in 17th/18th Century Kangxi Style decorated with prunus blossom against a 'cracked ice' ground. This item was made during the reign of the Guangxu Emperor (1875-1908).
Condition excellent. No damages. No restoration.
6.7 inches (14.5cm) High - with cover.
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一件康熙朝装饰风...
An 18k yellow gold pearl solitaire ring probably from the 1950s. This size 6-3/4 ring features a claw-set 3.2 mm. silvery cultured pearl. It is stamped 18K with a maker's mark, it weighs 1.6 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel ...
A large and stunning vase by Nakamura Shuto made for the Shobido Art Company enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 12 inches (30 cm) tall, 5-1/2 inches (14 cm) across the base and in excellent condition.
Nakamura Shuto I (1865-1928) was born the son of famous Kaga potter of Daishoji Temple Nakamura Shigeichiro from whom, along with Takeuchi Ginshu from the age of 12, he initially studied pottery and painting techniques. Delving into the past he researched and revived ancient...
Anonymous Korean Joseon dynasty ink and color on silk or fabric minhwa folk painting densely painted with a variety of Confucian vignettes illustrating scenes of filial piety, including caring for infirmed elderly relatives and rescuing them from tigers and other dangers. A large demon mask is at the top. Scrolled format with cream-colored silk mount. 19th century. 83” x 14 1/2" (painting: 69 5/8” x 10 7/8”). Good overall condition. There is staining to the back of the mounting that is ...
A bronze seal belonging to a Han General. The impression represents the symbol for gold. Size: W. 2.4 x 2.4cm. H. 2.7cm.
Condition: Nice patina.
This Japanese scholar's page turner consists of a thin layer of black ebony wood sandwiched between pale buttery colored ivory handles ....flawless
I would never have thought that the necklace presented here was not made in the 1930s or 1940s - design, construction, even the way it is hallmarked point in that direction. Yet it is later as indicated by the maker's registration code - I think it must have been made around 1980. Heavy clusters of bead and tube dangles adorn the central part of the necklace creating an impressive sense of abundance and luxury. The brushed spheres look to have been hand-wrought (the seam where the two parts were...
Thai 14th - 15th Century Underglazed Sukhothai Bowl
This stoneware bowl was made at the Sukhothai kilns during the 14th - 15th century. The striking floral / geometric pattern is in underglaze iron-brown on top of a white slip. The honey-coloured clear glaze is finely-crackled. The glaze is at its thickest to the upper surface. On the underside the glaze is thinner and has degraded in places leaving a matt surface. To the centre are five "spur marks". The base remains unglazed.
It is a...
A superb sterling bead necklace with 11 graduated coral pendants by Frank Patania Sr. The tear drop shaped saw tooth bezel set corals are a deep vibrant red and the shape of the silver pendants flow in one direction. The necklace measures 16 1/4" end to end and the pendants go from 1" to the largest in the center of 1 1/2" wide. The necklace, including the stones, is in fine original condition and signed as shown. Frank Patania Sr. came to Santa Fe, N.M. from Italy and opened The Thunderbird Sh...
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