A good blue & white dish, decorated in the center with featuring grasshopper and on the cavetto with continuously flower scroll. The base with five spurs mark. Arita ware 17th-18th century ware. Condition with one long hairline, otherwise is perfect with no chips and free from any restoration. Diameter: 20.5 cm.

A blue & white bowl, decorated outside with continuously flower scroll and inside the center with "Fu" character within double circle. Early Ming 15th century. Condition: small restored to rim missing (result visible on the last enlargement), further in good condition.

A good example blue & white small dish, decorated in the center with a foliated dragon holds a flower in its mouth, surrounded by reversed a white on blue of flower scroll. Underside with continuous flowering scroll. Ming dynasty second half of 15th century, Chenghua period. Condition: with missing pieces and restored, before restoration picture visible on the last enlargement 11 and 12. Diameter: 16.3 cm

A blue & white bowl, decorated with a good painted and fine cobalt-blue tone of continuous flower scroll. Ming dynasty 15th century. Condition re-touched one chip to the rim and one hairline crack, further in good condition. Diameter: 14.6 cm.

An extremely rare blue & white bowl, decorated outside with reverse a white on blue of Three Friends of Winter among flower scroll and fungus/ruyi. Inside also with same reverse a white on blue flower scroll in the center and classic scroll around the rim. The base with "Da Ming Nien Zhao" seal mark. Ming dynasty 15th century. Condition is good, only two minor tiny chips to rim, no cracks and free from any restoration...

Blue & White bowl with unusual mark on the base, decorated with medallion of flowers. Late Ming 16th century. Diameter: 11.5 cm and high: 6.1 cm. Condition is perfect except flake chip to foot rim.

A beautiful Chinese silk embroidered robe circa 1900-1920 This amazing robe is composed of a deep cobalt blue silk ground embroidered on both sides with extensive use of the forbidden stitch technique featuring butterflies, peonies, and other flora. The collar and edges of the garment is overlaid with decorative collars further embroidered with urns vases and flowers...

Description: A precious inkstone was newly excavated in perfect condition. Carved exquisitely on the surface of the cover with typical motifs of cranes' pine trees, creek and clouds, the instone was shaped in square Cha-Sou type and in three parts. Twin decks of ink pools were rarely find when the inkstone was made of precious Xer stone. With beautiful dark gray tint, brownish incursions were spread all over the surface. A rare piece was in full authentification...

Relics of the Nile is proud to present this superb ancient Egyptian bronze Osiris. This bronze has a wonderful olive patina. Osiris is depicted with his famous double crown, which is shown here in excellent detail. His arms with the crook and flail are crossed on his chest and even the detail to his eyes, nose, mouth, and false beard is amazing. This piece remains completely intact and stands an impressive 2 1/8" in height with a very imposing stature. A nice size for an Egyptian bronze...

Made from palm fronds, this male seminole indian doll is from the late 1940's. He is wearing the traditional costume and excellant condition except that he is missing his traditional hat. He is 7.5 inches tall with an adorable face and black short hair.

This man's quilted hat would have been worn in northern China. The pattern of the quilting on the crown of the hat suggests a mongolian influence. The long sides and rear flaps are heavily padded and are each extensively quilted with a large flower and diamond background. These flaps would be worn down to protect the neck from the bitter wind, or tied up on milder days days. The silk on the outside is in excellant condition...

A rare white glaze dish with foliated rim and decorated with ribs on the cavetto in milky white glaze. Ming dynasty 15th century Yongle-Xuande ware. Condition is perfect, no any chips, no cracks and free from restoration. Diameter: 19.5 cm

Japanese Imari porcelain Tea Caddy or ginger jar Meiji period circa 1900. Beautifully hand painted in traditional Imari design and colors. Measuring approx. 8 inches tall in excellent condition no chips or cracks or repairs. Measuring approx. 8 inches tall.

A white glaze dish, decorated with incised continuously flowers scroll inside and outside. The tone is like Chingpai ware and with slightly greenish. Ming dynasty 15th century Interregnum period ware. Condition is perfect, except some kiln sand adhere on the center. Diameter: 31.5 cm.

A scholar withers away an afternoon reading in a small cottage lost in a forest of Soft green willow; a brilliant Taisho style scroll by Hirai Baisen (1889-1969). The color of the willows intimates early summer, the leaves fresh and new, a darker haze beyond forms mountains, separating the scene from the rest of time. A quintessential effort typifying the literati ideal of life in seclusion. The entire scene has been brushed as if to insinuate a light shower, rain on a sunny day...

A glazed plate in blue and red depicting two birds, a chrysanthemum, bamboo and mountain scene. Size: Diameter.27cm. Age: Late Ching. Condition: No repairs

A Longquan celadon dish with deep form, decorated with moulded twin fish in the center, covered overall with a golden brown celadon tone and appears ice crackled to whole body. Song dynasty Longquan ware, discovered on Sulawesi area. Condition: one hairline and repaired one large chip to the mouth rim, further in good condition. Diameter: 22.8 cm and High: 6 cm.

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.

 

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A rare celadon jar, finely potted in globular form and with flute sides body, three handles attached to the neck and the shoulder decorated incised surrounded by lotus petals motif. Covered overall with bluish green glaze till the foot, the base unglazed. Sawankhalok ware 15th-16th century. Condition is perfect except one firing imperfection to the body (visible on the last enlargement 12), no any chips and no crack, free from restoration as well...

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...

A famille rose dish, decorated with Eight Immortal cross the sea. Ching dynasty 19th century. Condition is perfect, except very minor enamel wear to the rim (re-touched) but no any crack and no chips. Diameter: 24.7 cm.

A blue glazed Song vase of unusual color for Song pieces. Size: H. 18.8cm. W. 15cm. Condition: No repairs

A fine and rare small bowl, decorated outside with "Ruyi" head among floral sprays. Six characters mark on the base "Da Ching Yong Zhen Nien Zhe" and of the period. Condition is perfect, no any chips, no cracks and free from restoration. Diameter: 10 cm.

Fine Japanese Meiji period bronze hand warmer with applied dragon design side panels and bird motif handle with pierced lid with phoenix bird design. In excellent condition with a beautiful rich brown patina. Measuring approx. 6 inches long by 3.5 wide and 6.5 tall. A fine example would be a nice decorative piece for and collection.

A superbly b/w long neck bottle vase, with finely potted and well balance, decorated with six panels to the body featuring emblems motif, bamboo scroll, flower and peach. The neck with hanging dots motif. Ming dynasty 17th century Kraak type ware, Wanli phase. Condition is perfect, except minor old chips to the foot rim, free from restoration. High: 29.4 cm.

A rare b/w stem cup, decorated outside with continuously blackberry lily scroll under key-fret border. Inside the center with lotus scroll within double circle. Yuan dynasty (1279-1368) excavated on South Sulawesi area approximately 10 years ago. Condition damaged like indicated in the pictures and glue repaired. High: 10 cm and Diameter: 10.2 cm.