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Intandane ltd
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A large Chinese "Peach" bowl vibrantly decorated with "famille rose" enamels in 18th Century Imperial style. On the base is the mark 'Qianlong yu zhi'('Made by Imperial order of Qianlong') written in blue enamel enclosed by a double square. However this item was made later - probably during the 1920s or 1930s in the Republic period. Provenance - from the collection of the late Reverend Victor Farmer. Condition - there are three cracks (one with a re-glued chip) running from the rim...
Fiona Kenny Antiques
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A hand engraved Smibo sterling silver child's hinged bangle bracelet from the 1950s. It measures 2" across the interior, and it is 1/2" wide. It has a safety chain, a box clasp and it is engraved on one half. It is stamped STERLING SMIBO and it weighs 18.0 grams. It is in excellent vintage condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs and it has never been engraved or initialled...
Celadon Art Gallery
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A finely blue & white dish with phoenix on the center, and decorated with floral spray on the interior and exterior. PERIOD : Ming (1573-1619 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 25 cm CONDITION: broken but no missing part
ANDREA FATELL
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Spectacular large sterling beads by William Spratling. They are strung on silver chain and remarkably , all fit into each other. The necklace is 17 1/2" end to end and the beads are 1/2" wide. The necklace weighs 103 grams and is in fine original condition.
There are no dents or dings to the beads and they have a lovely patina. They look fabulous on. Signed as shown. Rare and beautiful.
Seated on a mythical beast. Finely engraved sculpture with age appropriate wear and patina. Some casting flaws; often the case on Ming bronze casting. H. 15,5 cm W. 14 cm. From a Dutch private collection. Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).
Mimi Dee Artwear
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Green Aventurine, Rainbow Moonstone and 16mm Faceted Amethyst Knotted (Not carelessly strung!) Necklace with Hand Wrought Pendant made by Mimi Dee in her USA Studio. Purchase with Confidence.
Coins and Antiques Gallery
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Fine Chinese yellow background porcelain bowl, outside painted with flowers and calligraphy inside painted with bats and Chinese symbol, early 20th century period. Size; Dimensions of bowl are 2.9"Hx6.4"dia. In very good condition.
Asia of Old
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Carved with scrolling lotus foliage, covered with an even mid-green glaze and raised on three vestigial feet.
Ming Dynasty, 15th/16th century
Size: 9.5 cm high by 22.5 cm diameter
Condition: Good overall condition, no breaks.
Celadon Art Gallery
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Longquan plate/bowl covered with golden celadon glaze. Glazed Base. Southern Song 南宋 (1127–1279). Measurement : Diameter: 21.5cm. Condition : no chips, cracks or hairlines and free from restorations.
Antiques and Decor by Fiona
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A Navajo sterling silver ring with a blue opal circa 1960s 1970s. This vintage size 6 ring features a large solitaire opal with blue and green colours; it measures 1" x 7/8" across the stone. It is unsigned which is not uncommon and it weighs 7.9 grams. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some natural striations in the stone and some minor surface wear.
All condition issues are noted...
Asia of Old
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A Chinese underglaze blue painted 'double happiness' baluster jar and original cover.
Age: 19th century
Size: Approximately 16" high by 10" diameter
Condition: Very good condition
WhenDreamsComeTrue
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Rare to find in such wonderful condition early all wooden doll in generally excellent condition to age... from around 1790 / 1800th...
A four millimeter faceted amethyst centers this openwork filigree bar pin. This elegant ornament is executed in 14 karat white and yellow gold. The top is white while the underside and the pin itself is yellow. It is a perfect representation of the deco look popular when the piece was crafted during the roaring 1920’s.
Period Pieces
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So 1950s in style! Frankly costume jewelry but so very pretty. Gold-toned metal has a brushed finish that looks far more expensive than it is and forms the perfect background for flower shapes of sparkly golden brown rhinestones. If you like vintage style, this is definitely for you!
The necklace is 16” long and is made up of 16 links, each a gold metal ribbon caught up with a flower of 7 golden brown rhinestones...
Hu's Collection
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Description: A scholar studio's tray of Suan-Zhi wood was used for holding scholar items like brush pen, ink, ink-stone or any curiosities the scholar's fond of.
Suan-Zhi wood was an elegant material what was preciously kept only for good items.The plate was tenoned together by traditional framed skill. Straight lines and grooves were carved as simple but elegant
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The Kura
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A koro incense burner by Teishitsu Gigei-In Suwa Sozan I decorated by his friend the famous scholar artist Tomioka Tessai and enclosed in a signed double wood box. The silver lid is by Nakagawa Joeki. It is 3-1/2 inches (9 cm) tall (plus the lid), 5 inches (12 cm) diameter and in excellent condition...
Stonegate Antiques
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This March 10, 1915 patented Black Man Jigger Toy was produced by The National Toy Company of Boston, Massachusetts and was designed to be placed on one's phonograph. When a record was played, the Black Jigger would dance and jiggle!
In fabulous and complete, all-original condition with no repaint, replaced pieces or repairs, this rare piece is impressed on the underside of its wooden and metal dancing platform with patent date and manufacturer (see photos)...
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Actually used at a private house in Gangwon-do as the northeastern part of Korea, early 20th century, approx. 34 x 29 x 1.8 cm (13.38 x 11.41 x 0.70in)...
Celadon Art Gallery
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BW Ming bowl decorated with flower on the basket.
D= 12.5 cm H=5.5 cm
Ming Dynasty
Condition : very good, no chips, crack, hairline or restoration, but with fault firing.
William's Antiks
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Bordeaux Arche Lounge French Club Chairs. This is a sumptuous, Rich Dark Chocolate pair of chairs with all original leather. They are in excellent shape overall, there are some wrinkles here and there but their styling and presence lends itself to a multitude of interiors. With their graceful, clean lines they measure 35"deep, 34"wide, 30"high, with a seat depth of 22" and a seat width of 19"
Hu's Collection
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Description: A silver folding comb was exquisitely decorated on the surface. By excellent chasing skill, a pair of dragon and phoenix were vibrantly rendered among the scrolling cloud. In another side, the surface was in plain form. The whole quality of this piece was very good and was reflected with enduring darken patina. Date: Qing dynasty(19th century), Length: 8.2cm(folded) and 15cm(unfolded).
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1920
item #1206676
(stock #TIB-010)
JJ Oriental
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A nice Tibetan 108 wooden prayer beads with two leather counters from Lhasa. The wooden beads are made from the wood of the Bodhi tree where Buddha received his enlightenment. Size: Total length 44cm. Bead diameter. 1.2cm. Condition: All original.
ANDREA FATELL
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SALVADOR TERAN DOUBLE STYLIZED PEPPER NECKLACE featured on page 130 of the catalogue from the WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE exhibit.It is c.1955-60. It is 15" around in the inside and 1 1/8" wide at the wide pepper end. Secure push in clasp, fine original condition. Signed and numbered for Salvdor Teran as shown.A wonderful piece by this important Taxco silversmith.
The Kura
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A breathtaking pair of 19th century (Meiji period) sake cups decorated with hawks stored in silk pouches and enclosed in a red lacquered period wood box. In the basin two hawks, one perched in a pine accented with inlayed mother of pearl, the other soaring high overhead, are depicted in minute detail in raised gold designs. Opposite waves crash over rocks speckled with solid gold lichen. The cups are 10.5 cm (4-1/4 inches) diameter and in excellent condition.
Very Rare Chinese Neolithic Painted Pottery Jar - Machang
This small pottery jar was made over 4,000 years ago during the Machang Phase (c. 2300 - 2000 BC) of the Majiayao culture, also known as the Gansu-Yangshao culture, from present day Gansu or Qinghai province. It is made from a fairly high-fired pale pottery and is of a very unusual and rare form with its wide body, small unflared mouth, no handles and four pairs of purpose-made holes around its shoulder...
Asia of Old
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Chinese carved lapis lazuli tripod censer featuring 2 side dragon heads holding loose set rings standing upon and additional three dragon carved paws. The lid of the censer features a sinuous chilong as a handle. The stonework a deep blue with veins of mottled grey.
Size: Approximately 6-1/2" wide by 5-3/4" high by 4" depth
Condition: Good overall condition. One of the smaller loose set rings on the lid is missing and a second ring has broken...
Rare Large Chinese Han Dynasty Burnished Pottery Amphora (206 BC- AD 220)
A superbly conceived design; jars of this general type have been found in excavations dating as far back as the Spring and Autumn Period (770-475 BC)...
E & M Perez
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Beautifully and artfully sculpted, this shaman, or sukia, sits with arms crossed on knees, smoking, in the traditional pose of these precolumbian figures from the region that now encompasses Costa Rica. Dating to the period 800-1400AD, it is in very good condition, with some loss to the toes on the right foot, and has some patinization from being handled, in addition to mineral encrustation. The lava stone is reddish gray, and the surface is mottled, as is the case with such stone. The form i...
The Kura
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A colorful and impressive scroll featuring a bushy tailed neko-tora, or cat tiger from the late Edo period. The neko-tora is a by-product of the Japanese closed border policy, rigorously enforced during the Edo period, which eliminated outside trade and influence. Therefore, Japanese artists were forced to come up with their own ideas of what a fearsome tiger looked like based upon older paintings and skins. This is one of the most imaginative and detailed I have yet seen, with each standing ...
Beautiful example of the sterling silver and azur-malachite stone pin dress clip designed and signed (c.1931-46)by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-1967). Comprised of 3 carved cactus leaves joined with a sterling ribbon. The colors of the stones range from greens to blues with black accents. Measures 3 3/4" long X 1 3/4" wide. Pictured in Warmans' Jewelry 2nd edition, Spratling Silver: A Field Guide, and on www.spratlingsilver.com. Excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks or...
Abacus Asian Art
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A rare found example of Song Dynasty Zhejiang Longquan ware vase, covered overall with golden celadon glaze. Found excavated from Borneo Island. Condition is broken like indicated on the pictures. Height: 14,4 cm.Note: Value of these kind example is much lower than the perfect one, but it's nice example for academic researches than sherds because we're was be able to evaluate and examine the whole condition from base, shape, glaze, etc.. for learning the real authentic of Chinese ceramics.
WhenDreamsComeTrue
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Very cute rare all original model Figure " C " Jules Steiner Bebe size 0 ...... 14,5 " ( 42 cm ) from " Maison Bail " Paris doll boutique and toy shop at 1885th. which was located in Paris ~ 210 Rue de Rivoli ~ . The shop was specialized about dressed poupees and Bebes ....society games and other !
Very beautiful cabinet size Bebe has superb quality of pale bisque and painting , original signed Steiner eyes with wire - lever sleep mechanism ,closed mouth and original Steiner body wit...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970
item #706635
(stock #Cadoro8J)
Fantasy Jewels
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Carved and molded lucite beads and charming gold tone spacers compose this elegant Cadoro creation. A most unusual and beautiful necklace. 34" end to end, beads approximately 1" in diameter. Hang tag stamped Cadoro.
WhenDreamsComeTrue
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Very beautiful one of a kind most hand sewn French Bebe dress with matching bonnet .... fit perfect for French or German doll about circa 23" ( 57-59 cm ) for Jumeau - Steiner - Bru - Gaultier - Eden Bebe or other pretty doll.
A most hand sewn antique silk outfit with special and typical French details. Front part ruffled of cream and night blue silk and lace ornate edged.
Nice bow decorate left side and the long sleeves has a pretty large cream silk puff at shoulders. The slee...
Fiona Kenny Antiques
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A gold filled engraved large photo locket necklace from the 1930s 1940s with a gold filled chain. The ornate floral hand engraved locket measures 2-1/4 x 1-1/2" (including bale) and it has a 17-7/8" fine link chain with a spring-ring clasp. The undecorated back of the locket has no monogram or initials and it has two celluloid windows in the interior. It is stamped WRJ GOLD FILLED (for WJ Reynolds of Toronto) on the locket and 1-20 12K on the spring ring. This retro vintage necklace is in ex...
Abacus Asian Art
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A finely Longquan celadon twin fish dish, covered overall with a nicely olive green glaze from the northern Song dynasty period and in perfect condition except minor of flake glazed to the foot rim. Diameter; 20.5 cm
Nobody could say no to this 18Kt gold, beautifully fashionable deco style diamond engagement ring that is centered by a 0.95 Ct certified brilliant cut diamond. The setting is further enhanced by 94 smaller brilliant cut diamonds. The center is an EGL certified stone that has G color and SI1 clarity. The total weight of all diamonds is 1.87 Ct. The ring is a size 6 ¾ and can easily be sized.
This Brass paper clip is a great desk accessory as well as a collectible antique. It dates to 1880.
Condition: excellent Height: 3.25 inches Width: 2.5 inches
Fantasy Jewels
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Red leaf pattern, 9/16" wide, #58BX, SOLD. Dark green with butterscotch marble,pierced, 3/4" wide, deeply carved, #70G, $145. Butterscotch floral,5/8" wide, deeply carved, #68EX,SOLD. Red geometric pattern, 3/4" wide, #32FX, SOLD. Avacado with butterscotch marble, 5/8" wide,deeply carved, #71GX,SOLD. All five bracelets have 2 1/2" inside diameter and 1/4" wall.
Hu's Collection
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A Junyao dish in beautiful curved rim was supported by finely shaped foot ring with wall.
Applied with attractive blue-sky glaze on the surface, the dish’s surface was decorated with one stroke of purple-red splash which by casually-rendered way.
Minute glaze-shrinking effects were yielded when finely spread crackles were incursioned by burial earth.
The buff-tinted incursions were happened to the intersection of the glaze and the body clay. too.
The clay revea...
A Junyao dish in beautiful curved rim was supported by finely shaped foot ring with wall.
Applied with attractive blue-sky glaze on the surface, the dish’s surface was decorated with one stroke of purple-red splash which by casually-rendered way.
Minute glaze-shrinking effects were yielded when finely spread crackles were incursioned by burial earth.
The buff-tinted incursions were happened to the intersection of the glaze and the body clay. too.
The clay revea...
George III sterling silver ink stand by Henry Chawner, London, 1795. The sterling boat-form stand holds three matching, faceted pots with sterling tops, including a sanding pot, inkwell, and pen holder. All pots bear identical hallmarks that match the full set of marks on the underside of the stand. Also incised with the engraved initials "D.A.D." and "No. 18" to underside of stand. Condition is very good, with only some minor chipping to the bases of two of the pots. Size: 9 3/8" long x 4...
Abacus Asian Art
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A nice Ming dynasty 17th century Zhangzhou ware blue and white bowl, decorated with an egret at interior center, outside is plain white. Condition is very good, just found a tiny flake chip to the base, further in perfect condition. Diameter: 11.6cm.
Hu's Collection
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Description: A rectangular brush-licker was made from a multi-colored pudding stone.
Preserving with fine greasy patina on the surface, the brush-licker was kept in a very good condition except some old abrasions and some original stone defects.
Brush-licker was used for adjusting brush wet when scholars were practicing calligraphy or Chinese brush painting.
In usually-seen flat and simple form, the artistry will always come out of the original beauty of the material itself.
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Preserving with fine greasy patina on the surface, the brush-licker was kept in a very good condition except some old abrasions and some original stone defects.
Brush-licker was used for adjusting brush wet when scholars were practicing calligraphy or Chinese brush painting.
In usually-seen flat and simple form, the artistry will always come out of the original beauty of the material itself.
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Celadon Art Gallery
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Good small blue and white bowl decorated with a man ridding buffalo in the scene, six characters mark in the double circle on the base.
Wanli Period.
Diamater = 9.5 cm; Height = 5 cm.
Condition : professional restored on damage, hard to notiable.
Fine Chinese Tang Dynasty Saddled Horse with Oxford TL Test
This fine-quality pottery model of a horse was made during the early part of the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from a relatively highly-fired pale-coloured pottery, varying from a pale grey to a pinkish-brown in colour (this colour variation is often seen with earthenware that is more highly-fired than other pieces). It has been "cold-painted" in various coloured pigments. The two pigments that have survived the most are t...
Abacus Asian Art
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A rare celadon stand, covered overall with light grayish glaze. Southern Song dynasty 13th century in good condition. Diameter: 10cm and High: 4.1cm.
Oversized Japanese limited edition sosaku hanga woodblock print by Tadashi Nakayama (b. 1927) titled “Butterflies and Trumpet” featuring Nakayama’s daughter’s face in profile beside a trumpet with butterflies in flight around her. This image is pencil-signed “T. Nakayama,” numbered 45/95, and dated 1985 in the bottom margin. The bottom margin edge also contains the title and original purchase price of 270,000 yen. The red Nakayama seal is verso. A color illustration of this image ca...
WhenDreamsComeTrue
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Wonderfully preserved French Poupee with unusual facial expression in all original condition with superb pale bisque and painting on sturdy original body , gorgeous wearing of all original afternoon woolen bustle gown . All complete generally excellent and ready to dislay and enjoy .....
Size 5 French poupee about 21" ( 55 cm ) with lovely pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate , all of pale quality has unusual and stunning facial expression .
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Hardwood, adorned with glass bead and coconut disc jewellery. Kishi village, Oyo State. H. 27 cm.
First half 20th century. Great age wear, glossy patina and remains of blue pigments.
Ex Ursula Voorhuis (1932-2021), The Netherlands.
Currently I have over 60 Ibejis in my collection, please contact me if you're interested.
Abacus Asian Art
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A blue & white jar with lid, decorated around the body with continuously Chrysanthemum scroll, all in very fine and strong cobalt-blue tone. Ming dynasty 15th century Zhengdong-Jingtai ware(1436-1456)known as Interregnum wares. Condition: there is a firing crack to the base, minor glaze light hairline to the lid and flake chip to the cover inner rim sides, further in good shaped with no any restoration. High maximum 9.3 cm
Galerie Hafner
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A porcelain hat stand painted in the Qianjiang palette with a young lady contemplating a flower twig at the window. Inscribed with calligraphy in black, dated "ji hai" corresponding to 1899 and signed "Gao Xintian". Base with stamped iron red mark "Guangxu". Condition: no repairs and cracks - little wear to painting and gilt rim. Dimension: 27.8 cm high, diameter: 11.6 cm.
Hu's Collection
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An old Xer inkstone was intriguingly made in a shape of the ancient Chinese musical instrument-GuQin.
Nicely fitted in the original Suanzi wood box, the inkstone was preserved in a perfect condition except some old abrasions on the surface.
And the well carved inscription: Xi-Ann-Ju-Xi(Xi Ann the Recluse)was on the underside of the inksotne.
Date: Qing Dynasty, 19th century.
Length including box: 20.5cm.
An old Xer inkstone was intriguingly made in a shape of the ancient Chinese musical instrument-GuQin.
Nicely fitted in the original Suanzi wood box, the inkstone was preserved in a perfect condition except some old abrasions on the surface.
And the well carved inscription: Xi-Ann-Ju-Xi(Xi Ann the Recluse)was on the underside of the inksotne.
Date: Qing Dynasty, 19th century.
Length including box: 20.5cm.
Abacus Asian Art
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An extremely rare Song-Yuan dynasty 13th-14th century brown glazed Jizhou type ware, engraved to the body with two babies among flower scrolls. Condition is perfect and free from any restoration. Height: 21.2cm.
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) designed Picador cupel or small bowl sculpture, manufactured at the Madoura Pottery of Vallauris, France. Circa 1954. Edition of 100. Ceramic with green and black oxidized paraffin decoration of a Picador with lance astride his horse. The bull fighting theme was a favorite of Picasso and reminded him of his Spanish heritage. Impressed on the underside with the stamps 'Madoura Plein Feu' and 'Empreinte Originale de Picasso.' Also with molded date on the front 30.1.54...
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'Shunga' (Japanese pornographic painting) of bride hand-drawn on thin silk with natural mineral pigments, 1930s, 46 x 41 cm (18.11 x 16.14in). Fold in the lower right corner. Roll it up into a tube for the shipment.
selected by Jinta
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Hannah Maria Hudson (British, c.1810-1865) - Portrait of Mrs. S.A. Butterfield. Oil on canvas. Dated February 1835. Size: 18 inches x 14 inches. Stenciled signature, title and date to the reverse of canvas. An attractive small work by the British female portrait artist, Hannah Maria Hudson. The sitter is identified on the reverse of the canvas. She is wearing a lace bonnet and a black dress, draped with a green shawl, and adorned with a pearl brooch. In her hand, she is holding a piece ...
WhenDreamsComeTrue
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Rare to find 1885th. era two piece knite costume by Maison Jumeau ... all original and in generally excellent condition for size 9 or 10 Bebe .
Not often you can find a original wool dress by Jumeau so we are thrilled that we can offer this beautiful two piece outfit , a dress with jacket all hand - knit in typical Jumeau colors.
A lovely color combination of a one piece blue dress with long arms and rounded neckline. Has nice knitted border around the dress edged and lovely re...
Green and ochre glaze on a yellowish white ground.
Diameter 10 cm. H. 4 cm. condition: expected age wear and cracks to the glaze, otherwise in very good condition. No cracks, no repairs. Tang Dynasty (618-906)
Celadon Art Gallery
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Porcelain decorated with carved floral spray on the cover , unglazed base. PERIOD : 18 th Century MEASUREMENTS: 8 cm wide. CONDITION: tiny fritting to the rim, no cracks or hairlines and free from restorations.
Tall Chinese Yuan Dynasty Cizhou Stoneware Jar / Bottle
This attractively-shaped stoneware jar, or bottle, was made during the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368) at one of the kilns in the north of China specialising in Cizhou wares. It is "heavily-potted" and has four loop handles around the shoulder. The body is coated in a white slip with the upper body decorated in underglaze iron-brown pigment on top of which is a transparent glaze. The lower body is coated in a brown glaze. The inner mouth ...