All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1910 item #1223735 (stock #606)
A Japanese Bronze Water dropper Suiteki in the form of a Samurai Helmet. Meiji period c. 1900 measuring 3 1/4 L x 3 W x 2.5 H. in excellent condition nice patina.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1837 VR item #584949 (stock #BrPt-013)
A very unusual huanghuali scholar's container made of one solid piece of wood. There is no plug at the base. These types of designs are very desirable for collectors of huanghuali pieces. It probably had a lid. Age: 18th century. Size: H. 7cm. W. 11.7cm. Condition. No repairs. Some old minor chips on the rims.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1800 item #860995 (stock #130)
Large celadon bowl decorated with floral scroll on the body and key fret scroll to rim and foot rim, and flower on the center. W = 22.5 cm, H=10.5 cm. Qianlong 1736-1795. Condition : very good with minor frit on the rim.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #970576
Large longquan celadon bowl with crackled green glaze to footrim with lotus petal motif on the exterior, glazed base. Dating from late the 15-16th Century from longquan Kiln, Width = 20 cm, Height = 8.5 cm. Condition : a tiny fritting to the rim and foot, no cracks or hairlines,
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #445675 (stock #lot118)
Description: A bronze seal of Yuan dynasty was casted in simple form. The inscription of stamp surface was an extinct Shi-Sha tribal language. A rare piece can be used as your personal book-registered stamp. Date:(AD1206-1367) Width: 2.3 x 2.1 x 2 cm
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1940 item #1298590 (stock #TCR4877)
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A large vase by Takahashi Dohachi and decorated by Hashimoto Dokuzan enclosed in the original wooden box signed by both artists. Also, stored in a separate compartment is a wooden stand which appears to have once been part of a temple or altar. The vase is covered in a typical crackled Kyo-yaki glaze, and decorated in cobalt with two figures in a watery landscape, one fishing, the other on top of a stone playing the flute...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1920 item #596105 (stock #ZT109)
The wheel is covered with deep red coral beads. Additional strands of coral beads and the turning weight are attached to a narrow leather strap which bands the center of the wheel. The handle was hand turned. Almost 12" hight and 5" in diameter, this old prayer wheel has seen many turns.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #647751 (stock #lot286)
Description: A Jun bowl with intriguing purple splashes inside and out of the bowl was molded in unique straight-wall type. In absolute Zen spirit, it was an ancient prototype of Chawan. Without exaggerate addition of purple glaze, the subtle purple strokes yielded by firing effects and the beautiful proportion exemplified the true beauty of the wares of early periods.Other than that, the introspective luster was convincing for a real Jun ware...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #753270 (stock #101)
Bowl decorated with inscription on the center, classic scroll on th rim and chrysanthemum scroll on the exterior, unglazed base. Width = 12 cm, Height 5.5 cm Period : Yuan Dynasty 1279-1368 Condition : damage with professional restoration
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1436858 (stock #MA084)
Large Chinese Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Sheep Jar

This large and unusual pottery vessel in the form of a recumbent ram was made during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220). It has a thick cylindrical neck on its back quite a wide opening. Possible this vessel was used as base for the pole of a banner or screen support. Traces of the original "cold painted" coloured pigments can be seen.

Length 41 cm (16 inches), height 18.5 cm (7.25 inches)...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Pre 1837 VR item #1147594 (stock #521)
. A beautiful bronze head of the Buddha Thailand Sukhothai style. A serene face with elogated ears and a top unisa flame. in good antique condition beautiful patina circa 18th century. Display mounted on a teak wood stand overall approx. 26 inches the Buddha is approx. 18 overall height. A great large size would make a fine decorative addition to any interior or altar for worship.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #1120080 (stock #491)
A rare antique Chinese finely hand carved white Jade seated Shakyamuni Buddha with exquisite detail form and surface. Measuring an impressive 10.5 in. or 27.5 cm. tall. In excellent condition A fine addition to any collection.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #942124 (stock #MUS-002)
A rare huanghuali clapper with three beautiful pieces of huanghuali. The two outer clappers are rounded at the tops while the center piece is flat on both sides.The sound of the wooden clappers sets the rhythm of the music as well as some of the actions of the performers. Age: early 19th century. Size:L.26.5cm. W.at the widest point-6cm. H.all three together 2.5cm. Condition: No repairs. Normal wear.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1450532 (stock #MB604)
Chinese Song Dynasty Carved Qingbai / Dehua Porcelain Bowl

This porcelain bowl was made during the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279) at one of the Dehua kilns in Fujian province. The underside is decorated with a carved lotus petal design. It is coated in a very pale greenish qingbai glaze apart from the base where the white body is revealed. Although perhaps a little lower fired than some porcelain, the body is translucent...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1115200
A fine gem of a meiping form vase by Ito Tozan. Decoration of paulownia mon in white moriage, red and gold enamel amongst presumably young, leafy paulownia growth in moriage gosu blue. The decoration with tasteful balance - some places sparse and other places active - winding from the foot to the rim. The almost imperceptibly finely crackled Satsuma glaze smooth to the touch and with a pleasant, warm appearance. A pleasing hoist relative to the vase's mass...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Pre 1492 item #1451806 (stock #MB610)
Rare Thai 14th - 15th Century Sawankhalok Celadon Stem Bowl (repaired)

This rare stoneware stem bowl was made at the Sawankhalok kilns around the 14th - 15th century. Both inner and outer surfaces have been profusely decorated with incised bands and lines, with a floral pattern to the inside centre. It is coated with a finely-crackled translucent celadon glaze.

Diameter 16.5 cm, height 10 cm...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Pre 1920 item #1060974
Indonesian, or more specifically West Java, stick puppet - Wayang Golek. Familiar with these from an exhibition at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco some years prior, we acquired this puppet, from a Maryland antiques market, due to its apparent character and whimsical decorative quality. Not our usual interest, we recognized the obvious hand craftsmanship and age...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1700 item #1163698 (stock #ANR4101)
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A Momoyama-early Edo period gold screen depicting a happy god of fortune drinking while being pulled by deer in his elaborate wagon through a rocky landscape. The paper is wrinkled and creased with age, and the color worn, exuding a great sense of antiquity. The bold patterns and rich texture of the Edo period brocade border amplifies that feeling. The screen is 22-1/2 x 56 inches (57 x 142 cm) and has a shaped lacquered wood frame retaining antique paper backing with some repairs.