Sambaso dancer with the typical high hat (striped eboshi) with a sun disc (round circle) on each side. In his left hand he holds suzu jingle bells; his right hand, on his back, holds a fan. Single block carving (ichiboku); keyaki (zelkova) wood, carved in a faceted way, resembling ittobori, and stained dark brown.
Japan, Taisho era, 1910s-1920s.
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Hongshan Orange Nephrite Jade shield pendant with Characters on the left side but hard to make out it seems to have 2 letters well carved . Collected 1980-1995.Size 3.25" by over 1.5" wide weighs 46g
A fascinating manipulation of fired on patination to the copper or bronze, shouldered vase. A rich, earthy copper red fired on patina is on the interior and on the exterior serving as background to irregular streams, inlets and pools of dappled verdigris among, and picked out by, (seemingly) flames of speckled gold fading into the background color. We included one picture with filtered sunlight to better pick out the colors...
Six different coloured prints on paper of Asian subjects. Various sizes, see images for exact measurements. All from 1920's. Excellent condition.
Tiffin Glass Company made Flanders from 1910's-30's. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
Northwood Carnival Grape and Cable 10.5" Bowl. This bowl is in mint condition.
Vintage Japanese Momo Coral carved cat with bells pendant figure .75" by .75" and weighs 6.7 g the cat is well carved though one ear has been restored but not really very visible. Loop on top as well as a hole through the back of the collar to the base for stringing as a bead. selling as is .
This is a really nice green depression glass Spiral 6 1/2 inch high flower vase made by Hocking Glass from from 1925 to 1930. The vase is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.
Group Lot Stash boxes, working Pre Columbian Whistle, Fossilized material Pen, South west baby sterling and turquoise necklace and sterling condiment fork.
Hongshan nephrite Jade Zhulong pig dragon toggle pendant red brown. the pendant has biconically drilled suspension holes with mineral deposits as well as tremolite throughout the piece shows heavy signs wear to the sides due to extended wear. Size 2.2" high 1.4" wide weight 54 G beautiful texture
Hongshan Nephrite Jade Toggle Pendant of a bird.
This piece is heavily worn on each side showing generations of use with mineral deposits biconically drilled suspension holes as well as tremolite growth throughout. Free standing and can be a pendant or a table top sculpture. Collected HK 1980-1995 size L 3" H almost 1.75"
Austrian Mideastern Camel Censor and Cobra Candlesticks as is . Cool white metal Arabian camel with lidded saddle the tip re attached and it does not really stay on as made front leg has crack see images. a pair of cobra metal candlesticks hand tooled copper alloy made in multiple parts that screw together . All as is .
18th- 19th c Hindu South Indian Bronze Khandoba & Mhalsa. Nice old figure of the couple on their horse, good worn condition slight loss to the base edge as seen in pictures. H 6" L 4.25" Provenance Dr Kline 1960s
OLD IRON SCISSORS OF KOREAN CANDY VENDOR
Once used for attracting people with its snipping sound by the street candy vendor (but actually not used for cutting candy taffy), early 20th century, Korea, approx. 29 x 13.5cm (11.41 x 5.31in).
Some expected stains, scratches, and rust due to use and aging as seen. Slightly loosened clasp as is...
Two(2) Chinese Green glazed Pottery Food Dog or Foo Lion shape Joss Stick Holders, early 1900's, 8 3/4" high, 2 1/2 wide x 4" deep, both pieces are slightly different, hand molded each pieces but can be used as a pair on the Alter Table, the condition is good.
-Hongshan Nephrite Green Brown Jade Ox Goddess Pendant the face part animal part human with large horns. Heavy wear and interesting bi conically drilled suspension holes. Collected HK 1980-1990s
Size 2" by 1.7"
Length approximately 13.5 cm (handle to handle). Height approximately 9 cm. A chip at the cover. In good condition.
Tsakli tangka: Vajrabhairava ground mineral gouache, on fabric. Mongolia or Tibet. H 2.75" by 2" Vajrabhairava is a wrathful form of Manjushri and functions as a meditational deity of the Anuttarayoga Classification in Tantric Buddhism size h 3" just under 3" wide with inscription on back
Two flapper dress tricot scarves, one yellow and rust (a), the other in shades of brown, blue-grey and yellow (b). Both made of atificial silk and from the Charleston era, 1920’s. Length (b) "79 / 200 cm and "66 / 168 cm. Condition: fine.
A 7 inch tall Steuben sherry glass with a pomona green stem. The glass is shape 6521 with an engraved colorless cup. There is a nicely polished pontil but no signature.
1930's Chinese Amber Carved Seed Pearl Pendant with Peach
The overall length is 3.55 inches (9 cm). The pendant is 1.7 inches (4.5 cm) long by 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide. The jade bead is 7.6 mm. The total weight is 6.6 gram.
The pendant has inclusions, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A black & white photograph by the Vietnamese photographer Huong Ky, showing two men from an ethnic minority smoking. With blind stamp "Huong Ky Hanoi". Dimension: 17.6 cm x 23.7 cm. Condition: margin with little partial yellowing, one corner with tiny dog's ear.
Charming set of 5 small porcelain Kutani ware plates, two with black and gold rims and scenes of birds and flowers, three with black, gold and orange rims have scenes of noble man and attendant sitting by waterfall, mark of backs, circa 1930's.
Size: 5" high x 3 1/4" wide.
This later, stoutly potted porcelain hexagonal Ao-Kutani censer may be Meiji or as late as Taisho era. But the six biscuit panels with relief depictions of sages are noteworthy each with an associated animal from Chinese lore. Green yellow and red enameled decoration of blossoms and clouds. The cover with Shishi also in blue and aubergine (cover only fits one way.) Rims with chocolate brown glaze. All raised on six shaped feet. The bottom also unglazed biscuit...
A Chinese stone figure of a lady of the court done in Sancai glaze colours of yellow, blue and brown. She is standing holding a bowl with her left hand, her long flowing dress tied in the center with a long ribbon. Her hair is pinned up. Her face left unpainted.
Size: Approximately 8" high by 3-3/4" wide (at base) by 3" depth...
Antique Hindu Jain Bronze Figure of a Horse c 1800-1850 , the horse has a peg on his rump where a figure slipped onto . Good worn condition. Size 5" by almost 4"
Fine Chinese Enameled Porcelain Vase
Chinese enameled porcelain vase, decorated with bird among the flowers, early 20th century era, republic period, bearing Chinese seal marks on the base. Size; Height of vase is 10 inches, in very good condition
Chinese enameled porcelain vase, decorated with bird among the flowers, early 20th century era, republic period, bearing Chinese seal marks on the base. Size; Height of vase is 10 inches, in very good condition.
This 10 piece porcelain game bird set was produced in France by Lazeyras, Rosenfeld & Lehman in the 1920s. Not all the plates are pictured, but the set includes 9 plates and the platter. It is a factory decorated set with under glaze and over glaze marks and a factory artist’s signature. The platter measures 19 inches long, 12 1/2 inches wide and 2 1/4 inches deep. The 9 plates have a diameter of 9 1/4 inches. The rims on the plates are scalloped...
A fine and old Ramayana mask carved in superb wood, H 27 cm W 18 cm
At least from the very early 20th
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This is Three AFRICAN IVORY CARVINGS ... Each carved with a single female figure, set atop wood bases. The three heights are 19 in., 19 in., and 21 in. Each lady is semi -clad. Heavier IVORY TUSKS
circa 1925 - 1950
The large earthenware female figure wearing long robe with traces of paint . The figure has an open side from when the artisan finished the figure and cut off too much clay in the trimming process. No damage or restoration h. 13.75" w 4" . Very rare this large. Intact. This came from a 1920s collection of a French Canadian engineer doing rail road work in China at the time.
Chinese Straw-Glazed Figure of a Tomb Guardian, Sui - Tang Dynasty , the standing figure of a soldier in full armor, helmet, breastplate and tunic, with one hand raised to his chest (at one time holding a spear), the other at his waist, under a straw-colored glaze, h. 14".
A signed Avon Coppersmith hammered copper lamp from the workshops of Arthur Cole, former Roycroft artisan. Measures about 13 1/2" tall, shade about 8" across and weighs over 2 1/2 pounds. A rare example.
Period art deco hand-carved ivory pendant showing the profile of a kneeling nude woman holding a vase of flowers, c.1920's and probably French. Measures 2 1/4" tall by 1 7/8" wide and in excellent condition.....$12 for insured US shipping.
Hocking Glass Company made Princess from 1931-35. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
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1930's Chinese 24K Gold Jadeite Carved Brooch with Seed Pearl Marked
It is 1.2 inches (3 cm) long by 2 inches (5.2 cm) wide. It is 18.1 gram.
The gold has surface wears and scratches and the jadeite has inclusions (as seen in the photos).
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Vintage Chinese yixing teapot in the shape of a bamboo root , well sculpted signed on inner lid and base . No damage . 7" by 4"
Hongshan Jade Seahorse like Pig Dragon pendant with Curled Tail, heavy wear and deposits 2 holes with deposits . very smooth from use. Collected HK 1980-1990s. Size w 1.2" by just under 2"
1930's Chinese Yunnan Tibetan Silver Pendant with Agate, Turquoise, Coral Carved Beads Necklace
The necklace is 36.2 inches (92 cm) in circumference by 16.9 inches (43 cm) in length. The pendant is 1.2 inches (5.5 cm) long by 2.1 inches (6.2 cm) wide. The coral beads rang from 6.79mm to 10 mm. The turquoise beads range from 6.4 mm to 12.6 mm. It is 142.8 gram.
It is tarnished and has oxidation, and surface wears and scratches at the pendant...
A beautiful French Renaissance Style Silver Plate Chandelier in with Putti decoration with Acorn finial measuring 28x32”
Hand carved Chinese natural Hetian jade carving in form of seal stone with a beast finial. Dimensions: Measurements are 85 x 54 x 21 (mm) or 3.35 x 2.13 x 0.83 inches and total weight of 0.33lbs/148 grams, no condition issues...
Chinese Archaistic Magnetic Black stone Zodiac Mirror or disk . Cool piece vintage or ancient unknown , the stone is slightly metallic almost holds a magnet. Nice carving with the Chinese zodiac on the outer rim and the inner rim with Han dynasty style dragons. 3.2" diameter. Weight 94g
Period Hongshan banded Agate Camel figure in a resting position. Rare piece well carved with wonderful erosion raising the bands in the material. Collected 1980-1995. Size L 3" H 1.75" weight 58 G
Indian steel and silver inlay Betel nut cutters one signed and the other is more primitive.
Antique African Copper Bronze seated King or Oba with Rifle attributed to the Kongo peoples, Yombe group . Very well done near portrait bronze figure of probably a king holding a flint lock rifle seated in a very well made egg shaped chair. Size h 5" d 3.75" d 3.5"
Early 20th century North India, Indian Muslim women necklace with solid silver enameled (Meenakari), Islamic amulet (Ta'wiz-Muska). Case of cylindrical form elaborately decorated on each site with peacock and floral sprays.
The amulet’s elongated shape indicates that a piece of paper rolled as a scroll may have been kept inside the body of the amulet. The text likely would have included Qur’anic verses written in tiny ghubari, or dust script. In this manner, the words of God, expressed ...
Length approximately 18 cm (tipspout to handle). Height approximately 9.5 cm. It has few chips. In good condition.
Chinese Tang Dynasty Pottery Burial figure of a soldier . Buff pottery molded guard or soldier with faint traces of paint. Head reattached. Size H 8"
A impressive ghurra showing a big volume deeply carved with a very old encrusted patina
Very good signs of age from early 20 th
Very good condition
Height 33 cm
More information on ethnic and local origins on request
French, early-20th century, oval with triffid feet, lid with hand-painted oval medallion with foil highlights, lovers in woodland setting, signed "Laura",
fabric-lined interior, 6-1/2 in. wide, wear to gilt highlights, otherwise good condition Provenance: Private Collection, Memphis, Tennessee
Hongshan nephrite Jade crouching animal with heavy tremolite growth. A wonderful little sculpture the tremolite crystals can be seen with the naked eye. The Biconically drilled suspension hole shows signs of long term use . Collected in Hk 19680-1995. Weight 70G
size 2.4" 1.25"
Stylish and very art deco Showa Period C.1930 bronze hanging lamp. The top has undulating waves in the cast and is attached to the body by rings. The the top lip of the main body has holes at intervals and the main body has almost what looks like kanji japanese characters with rice paper covering. We have never seen a bronze lantern in this style. H:37cm x W:24cm. Ask for shipping quote.
A Nice old mask possibly figuring a "Raktsatsa" Note the carved horns on top on the head, very nice black and glossy soot patina, hard wood, obvious signs of important use at least from the early 20t, circa 100 years. From Central West Nepal, likely Rukum district. H 22 cm x 16 cm
Museum quality Tang Dynasty model of a recumbent ram. Beautifully sculpted with extensive traces of white paint. Undamaged and solid pottery . 4.5" by 2.5" by 3.5" high.
1930's Chinese Green Enamel Yixing Zisha Pottery Drum Shaped Teapot Marked
It is 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) tall by 7.87 inches (20 cm) wide. It is 1.4 Lb. It will hold 800 ml of water.
It has skip glazes, stains, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A pair silver goblets with floral decoration, in its original silk box with glass front and handle. Foot marked with Chinese characters. Condition: silk faded, maybe top of the box's front missing, back of box with scribbling. Dimension goblet: c. 9.3 cm high, weight together: 73 g, box: c. 15.3 x 13.3 x 5.3 cm.
Six exclusive Chinese silver bowls with decoration of bamboo in open-work. With four original clear glass inserts and one replicated. Bottoms with "Sincere" and Chinese character marks. Condition: fine, one glass insert missing. Dimension: diameter: 12 cm, silver weight: 530 g.
1930's Chinese Silver Jadeite Carved Plaque Bracelet with Flowers & Bat Marked "Silver"
It is 7.2 inches (18.2 cm) in inner circumference by 2 inches (5.3 cm) in inner diameter and 1.18 inches (3 cm) wide. The jadeite plaque is 0.86 inch (2.2 cm) wide by 2.2 inches (5.6 cm) in length. It is 41.7 gram.
The silver is tarnished and has surface wears and scratches. The jadeite has a crack and inclusions (as seen in the photos).
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Hongshan Period Nephrite Dragon Bi Ax pendant figure with wear in a dark green stone . The biconically drilled off set holes show extensive use . Wight 58g size H 3" by 1.5" W . Collected Hong Kong 1980-1995
Set of four Chinese jade archer rings. One is a white jade with russet inclusions, one is a celadon, one is a jadeite and one is of a red colour. All are polished with rounded edges.
Age: Qing Dynasty
Condition: Good condition, please refer to pictures.