A fine vintage African Dan mask. a beautiful piece of fine form and carving and patina. Provenance From The Late Phillip Kirkeby Collection. Custom display mount overall 15.5 inches the mask is 9 inches in length in excellent condition a fine addition to any collection.

This finely burnished blackware effigy vessel comes from Peru and dates c.a.1000-1470AD. It is a beautifully constructed representational of a squirrel measuring approximately 7 inches in length In excellent condition a minor restored chip to the spout (see close up) i. A beautiful and unusal piece for any collection. Provenance From The Late Phillip Kirkeby Collection.

Chinese mid-Qing dynasty Qianlong period Dehua kiln deep plate decorated in underglaze blue on a bluish-white porcelain ground with the “phoenix flying among peonies” motif. A band of stylized leaves encircles the back rim. An unidentified rectangular underglaze blue mark is on the base. The top of the foot rim is unglazed. 10 3/4” diameter x 2 3/8” high. Late 18th century. The dish is in very good overall condition with no chips or cracks...

Rare & Large Japanese Woodblock Advertising Print of Kabuki Actor. Meiji Period 27 1/4 x 9 7/8 ins. (69.3 x 25.2 cms) Although this print is kakemono-e (vertical diptych) size it is printed on one sheet of paper, which is unusual as the blocks would have to be correspondingly large and thus expensive. The design is a reminder that Ukiyoe was an intensely commercial enterprise and famous actors would often feature in advertising prints and poster, just as modern actors appear in TV commercials...

Korean Silla period, 6th century A.D., glazed Pottery Pedestal bowl with pierced decoration on the pedestal traces of celadon color glaze on the interior measuring approx. 6 inches tall ,or 16cm. A beautiful example in excellent condition it would be a fine addition to any collection.

This traditional Han child's silk hat is wonderfully embroidered with floral scenes around the brim, butterflies and birds around the sections of the crown, while tassels accentuate the upturned morterboard. The long draped wind protector section at the back shows fade line...otherwise the hat is in excellant condition.

Most probably a part of a belt. Made in the forbidden stitch. L. 70 cm W. 10 cm. Expected age wear. Late Ming, ca. 16th/17th century.

Antique Chinese Miao Ethnic Minority wrap belt used home spun yarn, hand dyed and woven. It is over 100 years old. Rare piece. Approx 152 inches long not including fringe and 3 inches. It is in good condition, has obviously been worn (used) and is a bit dirty in some areas. This is a rare piece and looks really good draped back and forth in a clump.

A fine Ban Chiang pottery bowl in very good condition no restorations original polychrome decorations. Measuring approx. 5 inches tall a museum quality piece.

A fine antique Gilt bronze Buddha Thailand 19th century. Fine casting of the Buddha seated in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) Gilt bronze over lacquer most all original gilding remains in good condition. Top of the head is a stupa-shaped "flame" or called usnisa, symbol of the realization of Nirvana or indicative of supreme knowledge. Measuring approx. 15 inches tall A fine example.

Description:

A pair of Jianyang hare-furs tea bowls was well mold in fine shape.
In evert mouth rim, the bowls were stand by circular foot rings.
Characteristic of smoothened surface was found at the foot ring where the body clay was revealed. It was caused due to age.
Incursions were also found on the mouth rim.
They were in lovely sizes- very hard to find on the market, but ideally for tea ceremony.

Date: Southern Song dynasty, 1127-1279...

Description:

A well mold Meiping was in nice profile and was beautifully painted with plum blossom on the surface.
It was a decent piece with good size.

Date: Northern Song Dynasty, 960-1127.

Provenance: Zibo county, Xandong Province.

Condition: Perfect.

Height: 28.5cm

A CUSTOM-MADE SILK BOX IS INCLUDED.

A beautiful antique carved stone statue of a Hindu deity 10 - 11th century. Of a red sandstone measuring approx. 18.5 inches tall. A fine example would be a nice addition to any collection.

Japanese woodblock print by Jun'ichiro Sekino (1914-1988), titled "Kichiemon Nakamura", edition 26/30, 1946. The image measures 21 3/4 x 17 3/4 inches.

This print is in good condition, with minor printing smudges at front margin and light soiling to front margins and on reverse.

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Japanese woodblock print by Okiie Hashimoto (1899-1993), titled "Girl and Irises", 1955. The image measures 15 1/4 x 21 1/4 inches.

This print is in good condition, with minor rubbing and tape stains on reverse top margin as well as faint soiling on front margins.

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Japanese woodblock print by Kiyoshi Saito (1907-1997), titled "Notre Dame Pais (B)", edition 80/100, 1960. The image measures 31 3/8 x 15 1/2 inches.

This print is in good condition, with no condition problems to note.

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Japanese woodblock print by Kiyoshi Saito (1907-1997), titled "Steady Gaze", edition 70/100, 20th century. The image measures 20 x 12 1/8 inches.

This print is in good condition, with minor soiling to front margins.

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Japanese woodblock print by Hide Kawanishi (1894-1965), titled "Uji, Kobe", 20th century. The image measures 13 x 17 1/2 inches.

This print is in good condition, with minor soiling and rubbing to margins and on reverse as well as light thinning on reverse top margins.

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