Seated on a mythical beast. Finely engraved sculpture with age appropriate wear and patina. Some casting flaws; often the case on Ming bronze casting. H. 15,5 cm W. 14 cm. From a Dutch private collection. Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).

A top quality and very old shamanic phurba, deep carving , black encrusted thick patina, small metal knifes , horn and board teeth on top More information on request , great condition. H 30 cm

A splendid Chinese export silver circular egg cruet fitted with four egg cups and four spoons each decorated with bamboo. The cruet standing on 3 ball feet, the cups and spoons with gilt bowls. The cruet and cups with maker's mark "TC" standing for Tuck Chang who was active between the late 19th century and early 20th century in Shanghai. Condition: few traces of usage, few wear to gilding. Dimension: total height: 19 cm, cups: 7.4 cm high, spoons: 10 cm long, total weight: 386 g.

Porcelain covered white glaze to the foot, unglazed base. PERIOD : Song Dynasty (960–1279 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 13 cm wide. CONDITION: very good, no chips, cracks, or hairlines and free from restorations

Superb carving work figuring a Raktsatsa (devil) masks, few old wounds, hard wood, old reddish color, from the first half of the 20th H 25 cm More information on request

A shallow dish, heavily potted, covered in a beautiful celadon glaze producing the crackles of the Geyao type glaze. The recessed base is glazed while the foot rim is dressed with an iron brown wash. Periode : Qing Dynasty : 19th Century Diameter : 36 cm. Condition : A tiny firing frit, no chips, cracks, hairlines or restorations.

Decorated with a large fish biscuit in the center. MAESUREMENT : W=12 cm. PERIOD : Early Ming 1368-1398. CONDITION : excellent, no chips, cracks, hairline or restoration

This is a gorgeous three dimensional sterling bracelet with large cabachons of green agates by Horacio De La Parra. A very early piece, c.1940, it pre-dates the eagle mark. Measuring 6 1/2" around in the inside, it is 1 3/8" wide and weighs 66 grams. Fine original condition. Signed as shown. The pictures tell you everything.

Kutani Lazy Welcome Cat Maneki Neko Signed "Kutani", Meiji (1868-1912) Period

The cat is 3.75 inches (9.5cm) tall by 2.5 inches (6.3cm) wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks, except minor rubbing of gold (as seen in the photos).

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A rare Song Celadon censer with two handle. A pair a stylized S shape handles set at its shoulders. PERIOD : Song Dynasty (960–1279 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 9.5 cm wide, 5 cm height. CONDITION: small cip to the foot rim, no cracks or hairlines and free from restorations

Plate with a flat lip, the centre with a fish in underglaze iron-black, all covered with a translucent glaze; the outside wall with a slip and three decorative circular bands. Periode : Sukhothai, circa 14th-16th century. Measurement: Diameter 25 C.M./ Height 7 C.M. Condition: Excellent condition and glaze overall, No chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations.

An interesting and beautiful jar covered in a celadon glaze producing the crackles of the Geyao type glaze. The recessed base is glazed while the foot rim is dressed with an iron brown wash. Periode : Qing Dynasty : 19th Century Diameter : 6 cm. Condition : Perfect, no chip, crack or restoration. Qianlong Period or earlier : 19th Century Diameter 30 cm. Perfect original condition with no chips, cracks, hairlines or restorations.

Gilded Burmese Kammavaca manuscript. 9 double sided leaves and 2 wooden covers. Each 62 x 16 cm. Good condition, gilded rubbed on one leaf. Undated, estimated to be early 20th century or earlier.

The rectangular copper plaque with nicely rendered and detailed repousse decoration and chased details of three Bodhisattvas atop a central zodiacal medallion flanked by Apsaras and supported by two lotus roundels - one with trigrams and the other a lotus blossom with rich, impressed sanskrit. Other decoration throughout including large stylized sanskrit, small sanskrit labeling figures and narrating devices and the whole, and various tantric symbols...

Measuring 7" high, and approximately 4" at the widest point of the body, this ceramic jar dates to the 17th century of the Safavid Empire, which was located in what is now Iran. The glaze is very heavy and is decorated with underglaze blue, and has areas of greenish tint, seen primarily at the shoulder and on the bottom. there are areas where brown pigments are visible in the glaze, also visible in photos. The blue decoration depicts arabesque forms with linear and foliate designs...

Pale green glazed to footrim exposing grey body burnt red. Fluted cavetto, freely peony spray in the center. Diameter : 32 cm Period : 14 th Century, Longquan Kiln, Zhejiang. Condition : very good colour glazed, professional restoration on minor hairline.

In the shape of three Noh masks. With maker's mark. Meiji period, late 19th/early 20th century. Dimensions: 4x2,5x2 cm. From a Dutch private collection.

A blue silk twill gauze men's jifu decorated in gold couched thread with eight four-clawed mang dragons pursuing flaming pearls amidst clouds and bats. Few details executed in colored silk, silver brocade edging. The bottom is embroidered with waves, stylized rocks and the "lishui" pattern. Side-fastening overlapping closure with hooks and five gilt buttons, front and back slit, the sleeves ending in horsehoof cuffs. Only the ends of the sleeves with blue silk lining...

Skull mask , obvious signs of a good age at least early 20th, hard wood, H 21 cm Further information on request.

Older Wider Silver Cuff marked "Hecho en Mexico" & "Talleres de los Ballesteros Taxco" around their distinctive "B" mark. The Hecho en Mexico is around the "925". There are some initials after the word Taxco "I G...". Just over 1 3/4" wide (4 tier style) and weighs 1 oz or 28 grams on postal scale...

We are offering a Los Castillo pectoral necklace that is thick silver repousse and has a wearable length of approximately 16in. The swirls are sweeping and with a dark patina that makes the color even richer. No dents or damage of any kind. This design was made when Margot was married to Don Antonio Castillo. I have seen this with the old linear marks as well as with this eagle signature. The weight is a mark of quality and this piece weighs 114 grams heavy. The drop is 1.5in...

A late Ming blue and white large kendi / kudika, item decorated with under glaze blue of landscape and human motif. good condition no chip no crack no restoration.
Size: 18 cm height.

Embroidered in counted and different decorative stitches, some areas couched with gold wrapped thread and sequins. The bird is depicted in the naive Vietnamese style on a red background now faded to a paler shade. Rank insignia from Annam are very rare but closely linked to the Chinese system. Bordered and lined with pale blue silk. Condition: worn, faded, stained, loose threads, restorations. Dimension: 27 cm x 30 cm.

A shallow dish, heavily potted, covered in a beautiful celadon glaze producing the crackles of the Geyao type glaze. The recessed base is glazed while the foot rim is dressed with an iron brown wash. Periode : Qing Dynasty : 19th Century Diameter : 41 cm. Condition : Perfect, no chips, cracks, hairlines or restorations.

Tibetan wooden prayer beads with three glass coral colored beads as separators from Lhasa. There are 108 beads. The wooden beads are made from the wood of the Bodhi tree where Buddha received his enlightenment. Size: Total Length 30cm. Condition: No repairs

With traces of the original pigments. No visible repairs, although repairs are common on early pottery. H. 26 cm. China, Tang Dynasty (618-906)

A fine small figure , very hard black wood H 31 cm , mounted on a metal base more information on request

Jar with three lugs covered with green glaze and decorated with incised dragon; unglazed concave base. PERIOD : Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368 AD) MEASUREMENTS:12 cm wide, 11 cm tall. CONDITION: no chips, cracks or hairlines and free from restoration.

Decorated with a qilin in the center and floral scroll in the exterior. W=19 cm. Early Ming 1368-1398. Condition :Fault firing and chip to the foot but free from restorations.

A fine antique shoushan stone carving of the laughing Buddha or hotei a beautiful piece in excellent condition with carved hong mu rosewood stand measuring Approximately 11 inches wide and 8 inches tall.

Nargileh or huqqa bowl made of Tophane clay in one piece. The bowl has a pearl rim and stamp mark decorations, some sections are embellished with gold and silver paint. Marked with a round stamp with Persian writing. Condition: several imperfections, pasted piece. Dimension: height: 7 cm, diameter: 6.2 cm, weight: 92 g.

An Old group of Bodhi wooden prayer beds made from the wood of the Bodhi tree where Buddha received his enlightenment. These beads were purchased in Lhasa many years ago. Condition: No repairs. Size: 42 cm.

A great pair of mid-century modern 970 silver and turquoise earrings by Antonio Pineda. Inspired by the Greek key design, these screwback earrings measure 1 1/8" long and 3/4" at the widest point. Beautiful original condition and hallmarked with the Antonio crown , eagle ,Hecho En Mexico 970. These are unique and awesome!

A very finely carved black patina mask with recently added rato mato mineral pigment. More information on ethnic and local origin on request H25 cm, wide 18.5 cm

This rare pair of antique Japanese Samurai stirrups date to the mid Edo Period. The are inlaid with bits of abalone shell. The cut-out below the buckle appears to be the a representation of the trifold Asarum leaves, which was the mon of the Tokugawa shoguns.

There is some loss of abalone shell and there is a crack in one of the foot pads. But they are a gorgeous example even with these condition issues.

A Tang dynasty Changsha bowl, rounded side with deep center and unglazed base, bowl with callygraphic floral in brown color motif, bowl covered with creamy glazed PERIOD : Tang Dynasty (618-906 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 5.5 cm tall, 15 cm wide. CONDITION: no chips, cracks, or hairlines, retoration on minor glaze loss on the backside.

When carefully examined, the shaped body of this antique ceremonial Tibetan snuff container appears to be animal horn. Decorated with silver and bronze fittings, coral, turquoise and agate beads, this snuff bottle or more accurately, snuff container would have been worn suspended from a chain as a costume ornament by a shaman. It was purchased in Kunming from a Tibetan woman who was there selling her family treasures...

Longquan bowl covered with greyish green glaze. Glazed Base. Southern Song 12th-13th century. Condition : frittings on the foot rim, no chips, hairlines or cracks and free from restoration Good sound when tapping by finger tip. Diameter: 12cm

Porcelain covered with celadon glaze to the foot and decorated with floral and 3 boys carved motif, unglazed concave base. PERIOD : Yue ware 9th Century MEASUREMENTS: 17.2 cm wide, 7.1 cm tall. CONDITION : chips to the base, no cracks or hairlines and free from restorations.

Shell-form glove holder on chain with ring, slide causes pincers to open or close either grasping or releasing your gloves. A small ring at the end of the chain slips over your pinky finger keeping your gloves handy when not required or can be fastened to a Chatelaine. Not marked; most likely gold plate or filled, some darkening to the chain.

Lady's red silk satin garment with front overlap closing to the right, fastened with four knot and loop toggle buttons, slit sides. Embroidered with multicolored scattered scheme of butterflies, double gourds and flowers. Four lobed collar terminating in ruyi heads. All borders extravagantly embroidered with romance figures in a landscape setting, with gold thread couching and Peking knot. Green silk lining...

A fine Chinese carved Ivory dragon pendant of the finese quality carving mounted on a silver frame with loop for chain. In good vintage condition some minor age cracking. Measuring approx 3.5 x 3 inches or 10 x 8 cm. A fine design of the finest quality would enhance any collection.

A Tang dynasty Changsha bowl, rounded side with deep center and unglazed base, bowl decorated with scroll and fire works motif in brown color motif, bowl covered with creamy glazed PERIOD : Tang Dynasty (618-906 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 5.5 cm tall, 15 cm wide. CONDITION: a small frit, no chips, cracks, or hairlines and free from restorations.

A shallow dish, heavily potted, covered in a beautiful celadon glaze producing the crackles of the Geyao type glaze. The recessed base is glazed while the foot rim is dressed with an iron brown wash. Periode : Qianlong (1736-1795) Century Diameter : 11 cm. Condition : Perfect, no chips, cracks, hairlines or restorations.

Lush Lustrous Abalone Swirl Bow Pin mrkd: MADE IN MEXICO, TALLER CBA TAXCO, 925 STERLING 3. This is full of Pink, Aqua, Teal, Lavender Pearl color inlay. Just under 3" X 1 5/8" and weighs .5 Oz or 15 Grams. In very nice condition w intact inlay pieces. SOLD, no price, no info

A very nice Ghurra showing a stylized house on top , important signs of use and wonderfull patina. H29 cm Further information on request

A late Ming Jiajing Wanli blue and white bowl, rounded side with deep center and glazed base, bowl decorated with under glaze blue of four different fish and weave motif on interior, base with four Chinese character square mark.
Bowl is in good condition no crack, no chip, no restoration.
Size: 12.5 cm diameter.

Basse-Taille Cloisonne Goldfish Vase by Kumeno Teitaro, circa 1920's

The vase is 7 inches (18 cm) tall, and 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks.

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This is William Spratling's first phase hallmark presented on his x and o bracelet design. The width is .75in. and the length is 6.75in. long. Do not think this is a small piece as it is thick and weighs a hefty 93 grams heavy. The piece is crafted of almost pure silver and has a softness to the silver that is not seen today...

A nice small covered celadon jar, covered overall with smooth bluish-green glaze except foot rim exposing buff body. Glazed base. 14th century. Longquan Kilns, Zhejiang. Condition is excellent, two tiniest frits on the rim, no cracks, hairlines and free from restorations. High: 6 cm, Diameter 8 cm.

Blue and white swatow kendi with freely simple floral decoration, glaze the base. PERIOD : late Ming (1566-1643 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 17 cm height. CONDITION: a small chips on the spout, a hairlines to the body but free from restorations.

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 birds. This shards is very good for studying and comparison to any one who interested in studying early Chinese porcelain...

The pear-shaped body rises to a tall cylindrical neck surmounted by a lobed garlic bulb-shaped mouth and pair of dragon-fish handles suspending large stationary rings from their tails. The vase also decorated by incised floral on the body. Glazed Base. 20 cm high Small chip on the foot rim, no hairlines or craks and free from restorations.

A leporello with Japanese original woodblock print triptychs, mainly designed by Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861), famous for his warrior prints. The album is containing six warrior triptychs by Kuniyoshi and two made by his pupils. The oban sized prints are separately mounted on gold splashed Japanese paper. 1. Kuniyoshi (Robinson T 87) c. 1842-43. 2. Yoshitsuya, Ichiesai (1822 - 1866) c. 1843. 3. Pupil of Kuniyoshi, c. 1843. 4. Kuniyoshi (Robinson T 124) c. 1842-43. 5. Kuniyohi (Robinson T...

This belt is part of the traditional costume worn by the Hmoung ethic minority group in the mountains of northern Thailand. Every square inch of the belt is intricately embroidered with a series of embroidery techniques including applique, sumack and cross stitches. The belt is decorated the various sized wooden beads probably from China and very old coins from Burma. The belt makes a stunning display and can easily be worn. The size can easily be adjusted by moving the large silver balls. T...

Rare and magnificent Hector Aguilar 990 silver and obsidian bracelet. This same bracelet, but with malachite stones, is featured on page 24 of the book SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Morrill. They date is c. 1940. The round black cabachon stones appear at first glance to be onyx, however in certain light, the greenish, brownish irridescence of the stones can be seen ( see photo #5)and it is clear that they are indeed obsidian. This smashing bracelet is in fine original condition. It measures 7" aro...

H 30.5 cm, Thickness 10 cm

Beautifully and artfully sculpted, this shaman, or sukia, sits with arms crossed on knees, smoking, in the traditional pose of these precolumbian figures from the region that now encompasses Costa Rica. Dating to the period 800-1400AD, it is in very good condition, with some loss to the toes on the right foot, and has some patinization from being handled, in addition to mineral encrustation. The lava stone is reddish gray, and the surface is mottled, as is the case with such stone. The form i...

A rare and complete keris, the handle made of water buffalo horn inlaid with silver, the scabbard made of finely chiseled and engraved silver. For more specialized information on this keris I refer you to the last picture where a complete description of the former owner, a Dutch collector, can be seen. H. 38 cm. Comes with a custom made metal stand.

This is a magnificent, handmade, c.1930-40 sterling and amethyst bracelet in the style of Fred Davis. Possibly by Fred Davis but signed only Silver Mexico. The large, chunky, amethysts are a bright purple and faceted into a round dome. They are free of chips or cracks. The stones are a great compliment to the graceful, flowing silver design. Measuring 8" end to end and 1 3/8" wide, this is a massive bracelet weighing 116 grams. The six square links are individually hinged together so there is l...