This is a medium size Song Dynasty (960 – 1279) Jizhou jar. It stands on a very short foot rim with a mildly recessed base. It then everted into a rounded baluster shaped body towards a short straight neck with an dark iron brown glazed everted lipped mouth rim. The body is divided into three horizontal bands of decorations in dark iron brown color, with double lines around the top and bottom of each horizontal band. Right at the top, it is decorated with the key fret design...
Bjorn Weckstrom, "Planetoid Valleys", sterling silver modernist necklace for Lapponia, Finland
Iconic necklace worn by Princess Leia in Star Wars episode IV, 1977
Designed in 1969 this example dates from 1974
17" long
Each link measures 1" x 1"
Fully hallmarked - see picture
Very good vintage condition with only minor scattered tarnish
Description:
A wood panel depicting the flying Apsaras was in good condition.
Obviously a part of building structures, this ancient wood carving of the Apsaras was well rendered in animated posture.
The wood texture was revealed by enduring age.
Date: 13th/14th century.
Provenance: Nepal.
Dimensions: 41.5cm x 25cm x 13cm.
A nicely made ancient Pyu solid gold frog pendant with a seal carving at the underside of the base. It has a hole though it to make into a pendant.
Weight: 14.05 grams. Size: See last photo
Chinese enameled porcelain dishes, each centered with a shou medallion encircled by five bats and with the character 'wan shou wu jiang' on a yellow ground with gourds, flowers and tendrils, the base with an apocryphal Qianlong mark. Size; Diameter of each bowl is 7.25 inches. Provenance: Estate of Reynold Tom of Oakland, CA
Chinese Flambe Glazed porcelain Vessel, from late 19th/ early 20th century period, height of this item is 12 1/2 inches, in very good condition.
Wonderful French crucifix, displaying a finely crafted bronze Corpus Christi set on a quality wood cross form, overall height 16.5 inches, height of Corpus 7 inches (17.5 cm). From 19th century period, very good condition, no imperfections noted.
A Pair of Polychrome Enameled Porcelain Ginger Jars,
each having figural decoration within a shaped reserve above a lappet border, from early 20th century era..
Size, Each jar has height of 5 inches and both items are in very good conditions.
Chinese enameled porcelain bowl, centered with a shou medallion encircled by five bats and with the character 'wan shou wu jiang' on a yellow ground with gourds, flowers and tendrils, the base with an apocryphal Qianlong mark. Size; Diameter of bowl is 7.25 inches. Provenance: Estate of Reynold Tom of Oakland, CA
This is a Finely Painted Kutani Charger from a Pennsylvania Estate.
Painted with Figures in the Central Panel the Border is decorated with alternating Male and Female Birds in Flight....
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Description: wonderful Mughal style gilt gouache painting on cloth, I believe the material is silk, depicting hunting tiger scene. Striking and well
executed with vibrant colors. Measurements: the sight is 19" x 14" with House of Heydenryk frame. Condition is great and shipping is FREE within the U.S.
Rare handmade (c.1920) sterling silver box with bezel set amethyst cab stone and 4 gold or copper dome accents designed and signed by Fred Davis (1880-1961). Marked FD 925. 2" X 1 1/4", 1" H. 32grams, 1.02oz. Beautiful vintage condition with normal surface ware. Davis designs were a major part of the recent museum exhibit WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE.
Description: wonderful Mughal style gilt gouache painting on cloth, I believe the material is silk, depicting hunting tiger scene. Striking and well
executed with vibrant colors. Measurements: the sight is 18" x 13.5" with House of Heydenryk frame. Condition is great and shipping is FREE within the U.S.
Description: wonderful Mughal style gilt gouache painting on cloth, I believe the material is silk, depicting hunting tiger scene. Striking and well
executed with vibrant colors. Measurements: the sight is 19" x 14" with House of Heydenryk frame. Condition is great and shipping is FREE within the U.S.
Description: wonderful Mughal style gilt gouache painting on cloth, I believe the material is silk, depicting hunting tiger scene. Striking and well
executed with vibrant colors. Measurements: the sight is 19" x 14" with House of Heydenryk frame. Condition is great and shipping is FREE within the U.S.
A stunning, big, bold sterling ring with smokey quartz designed by second generation jeweler Frank Patania Jr. but apparently made later ( after Sam Patania took over the Tucson Shop) as indicated by the "V" under the Frank Patania hallmark. According to the history of Patania hallmarks on Frank Patania Jr.'s website -" In 1999 Sam devised two other hallmarking systems. To designate work previously designed by FP Sr. and Jr...
19th century gouache of Naples bay, showing the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.
Frame size 11 1/8" x 14 3/4", sight size 3 3/4" x 7 3/4".
Gold leaf wood frame with double mat, top mat of textured silk, likely early to mid 20th century framing.
Gouache not signed, but not examined out of frame, and could be signed below mat on bottom.
Very fine detail of the Bay of Naples and Naples in the background, with smoke billowing from Mt. Vesuvius...
A vintage 7" long and 1/4" wide flat link bracelet in 10k solid yellow gold. This bracelet has a lobster claw and spring ring clasp and it is stamped 10K and GTP (maker's mark). It weighs 8.3 grams, and it is in excellent vintage condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, 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...