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 | Antique Tibetan painted wood image of Green Tara Bodhisattva |
 | Fine quality Ohi Ware Macha bowl by Yoshio Iwamura |
Spoils of Time
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A finely carved bamboo cane. Allover decoration of fierce Samurai combat from The Tale of the Heike Samurai (from the larger context of The Tales of Genji.) Beginning from the top, two naval vessels laden with Samurai allude to the sea battle of Dan-no-ura where the Taira were vanquished by the Minamoto. The child emperor is shown in large proportion with the Minamoto general in smaller proportion...
The Kura
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A Boro Futon cover textile of sewn together bits of worn out indigo dyed fabric 160 x 204 cm (63 x 80 inches ). Go-haba (five widths)
Hu's Collection
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Description:
A Houtien jade pendant was in open work of motifs of parrot perching on bamboo branches.
By fine excavation condition, the item was preserved very good except with one short hair line not penetrating to another side.
It was caused in burial not from human mistakes.
Qing Dynasty, 18th century.
Dimensions: 5.8cm x 5.2cm x 0.6cm.
A SILK BOX IS INCLUDED.
A Houtien jade pendant was in open work of motifs of parrot perching on bamboo branches.
By fine excavation condition, the item was preserved very good except with one short hair line not penetrating to another side.
It was caused in burial not from human mistakes.
Qing Dynasty, 18th century.
Dimensions: 5.8cm x 5.2cm x 0.6cm.
A SILK BOX IS INCLUDED.
Hu's Collection
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Description: A blue-glazed Jun bowl was decorated on the surface with charming purple splash.
In a foggy look, the bowl was endured through long time of burial and was survived in a very good condition.
By a steep wall rising from a small circular foot ring, the bowl was mold in an elegant oval shape.
Incursions was observed on the surface amid with crackles.
Date: Jin/Yuan periods, 12th/13th century.
Width: 17cm, Height: 8cm.
A CUSTOM-MADE SILK BOX IS INCLUDED.
In a foggy look, the bowl was endured through long time of burial and was survived in a very good condition.
By a steep wall rising from a small circular foot ring, the bowl was mold in an elegant oval shape.
Incursions was observed on the surface amid with crackles.
Date: Jin/Yuan periods, 12th/13th century.
Width: 17cm, Height: 8cm.
A CUSTOM-MADE SILK BOX IS INCLUDED.
Celadon Art Gallery
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Decorated with floral spray, green glazed on the exterior, unglazed base.
Diamter = 31 cm
Ming Dynasty or earlier.
Condition : one small chip on the foot rim.
Fine Chinese Han Dynasty Glazed Hu Jar with Animal Frieze (with Oxford TL Test)
This tall pottery jar (hu) was made during the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25 - 220) from a fairly high-fired pale reddish-brown pottery. The neck and shoulder are decorated with deeply incised bands but the main decoration is around the waist, a moulded frieze of a hunting scene including a man on horseback, dragon and leopard...
Tall Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Warrior
This interesting pottery figure of a warrior or soldier was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from a pale grey pottery that has been cold-painted in various coloured pigments. Note the detail of the armoured clothing and the facial features.
It is quite an imposing figure with a height of 35.5 cm (14 inches)...
The Kura
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Ryugu-jo Castle is depicted in gold couched thread on the blue silk field of this superb Fukusa gift cloth dating from the turn of the 19th century. Frothing white waves surround the mythical palace, and the four corners of the cloth are secured by long-tailed minogame turtles, befitting the scene. It measures 25 x 32 inches (64 x 82 cm) and is in excellent condition but for some wear on one side of the red silk-crepe backing (see close-up photo)...
Very Rare Chinese Liao Dynasty Glazed Pottery Ewer with Oxford TL Test
This very rare and unusual (possibly unique?) ewer was made during the Liao Dynasty (AD 907 - 1125). The body is decorated with moulded leaf and floral designs, and coated in an attractive amber glaze. The mouth opening has been formed into the shape of an opening leaf or blossom and is glazed in green. To the shoulder, opposite the handle, is the short spout...
Limited edition Japanese woodblock print by Clifton Karhu (1927-2007) titled "Winter Driveway." Pencil-signed and titled, dated '78, and numbered 19/100 in the bottom margin. Paper size: 12 1/8" x 11 7/8" (image: 9 7/8" x nearly 10"). The print was never framed and is in very good overall condition. There is possibly some faint discoloration to the paper from age. From a Tucson, Arizona collection.
Galerie Hafner
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A gorgeous pair of tiny shoes with shaped heels and upturned toes for a Han Chinese lady with bound feet. Made of silk, embroidered with very fine Peking and satin stitch in gold-wrapped and colorful threads. The tall ankle cuffs decorated with brocaded ribbons. Cotton lining and leather soles. Condition: fine. Little insignificant patina, few brittle fabric areas. Please compare: "Fine Chinese Costume and Textiles from the Linda Wrigglesworth Collection": item no. 103...
Hu's Collection
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Description: A full scale(quan-kai) paper painting of ink and colors was from a famous Qing painter Ren Xun(1835-1893).
Well rendered, the figures and scenes were finished by excellent maneuvering of the master painter’s brush strokes.
Defects were observed though, the ancient painting had been well restored and framed by a master Chinese painting restoring expert Lin Mao Long who have done a lot of works for the Palace Museum of Taipei.
Date: Qing Dynasty(1835-1893).
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Well rendered, the figures and scenes were finished by excellent maneuvering of the master painter’s brush strokes.
Defects were observed though, the ancient painting had been well restored and framed by a master Chinese painting restoring expert Lin Mao Long who have done a lot of works for the Palace Museum of Taipei.
Date: Qing Dynasty(1835-1893).
Dim...
Hu's Collection
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Description:
In Chinese, he was called "Yao Shi Fo".
In the English language, Bhaisajyaguru is commonly referred to as the "Medicine Buddha" or the "Medicine King Bodhisattva".
The bronze Buddha here was heavily cast.
Depicted with decorations on the robe, he was applied with gold leaf on the surface, from which most had been faded but revealed with the darken blackish patina.
He was well carved in details on the features and at the ushnisa at the top...
In Chinese, he was called "Yao Shi Fo".
In the English language, Bhaisajyaguru is commonly referred to as the "Medicine Buddha" or the "Medicine King Bodhisattva".
The bronze Buddha here was heavily cast.
Depicted with decorations on the robe, he was applied with gold leaf on the surface, from which most had been faded but revealed with the darken blackish patina.
He was well carved in details on the features and at the ushnisa at the top...
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Description:
A bronze Buddha of Ming Dynasty was well preserved with fine gilding condition on the surface.
By darken sheen and with very limited abrasion on the ridges of the carvings, the Buddha was kept in a perfect condition except loss of the undercover.
Red protection slip was painted inside the hollowed inner side.
Date: Ming Dynasty,1368-1644.
Height:19.7cm
A bronze Buddha of Ming Dynasty was well preserved with fine gilding condition on the surface.
By darken sheen and with very limited abrasion on the ridges of the carvings, the Buddha was kept in a perfect condition except loss of the undercover.
Red protection slip was painted inside the hollowed inner side.
Date: Ming Dynasty,1368-1644.
Height:19.7cm
Excavated piece rom the Shan State. Nice green patina and excellent condition. H. 8,5 cm.
Hu's Collection
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Description: A white jade pendant was carved as two fishes chasing a pearl.
In simple and well-executed lines, the fishes were adorned with star patterns.
The jade was in pale white and some yellowish tint. Whitish incursions were in dots on the surface. The jade in the pictures looks the same as we see in real.
Date: Early Qing Dynasty(17th-18th Century)
Dimension: 5.2cm x 5cm x 0.4cm
A gilt brass tiara, decorated with kingfisher feathers, cornelian beads and 3 ivory heads. China, late Qing, 19th century. Dimensions: 18x5 cm. Condition: the feathers heavily worn.
Qing dynasty 18th century Ge type a dish.This beautiful dish has "iron wire" crackle which is combination of large dark crackle and small yellow crackle covered with celadon green glaze.
Very good condition no crack, has a very small chip at the rim, no restoration.
size : 26.5 cm diameter
