Han Dynasty rare matching pair of buckle plaques cast bronze with dragons holding iron loops with gilding and emerald cut quartz gem stones , complete stable useable. Size W 1.5" length 2"
Antique British Colonial Betel nut Brass Box with compartment, beautifully made with a piano hinge.Lockable but no key and the lock seems like it would work. Size just under 6" by 4" by 3"
Arts & crafts wood frame with etched and stained decorative "nature" design showing swimming fish at the lower right and swan in water with moon and stars at the top, c.1900. Very creative and well executed, it measures 16 1/2" tall by 8 3/4" wide. The opening for the picture measures 6 3/4" by 3 1/2". For wall hanging and in very good condition. Beautiful handmade arts & crafts period piece.....$10 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
Gazed in greyish sky-blue, this remarkable ceramic zun vase is representative of the refined Official Junyao Ware as fired in the Song Dynasty. In ancient China, a chujizun vase like this could only be made for the use of a royal court. The zun vase is shaped after some earlier Chinese bronze vessels. It has crystalized, in both its outstanding workmanship and artistic attainment, traditional Chinese aesthetic ideas of beauty and harmony...
Antique Orissa village lost wax cast ball shaped oil lamp, mid 19th c , good condition Size H 3.5" by 3.5"
Chinese Han-Qin Dynasty 200 bc- 200 ad tomb guardian earth spirit figure ,molded in gray terracotta this figure is nicely molded with a great face and beard detail. The face still retains some of the original white and red paint . His only damage is the loss and repair of the flame type ridges on his back other wise he is good condition . From a Beverly hills Gallery size H 9 1/2 " w 3 1/2 " d 6 1/2
17th-18th c Indian Hindu rosewood or jackwood temple doll of a deity Laxmi or Sariswati very rare figure comes with a custom stand . size h 8" 9" on stand w 3"
Antique Dhokra bowl from Orissa lost wax cast rice measure, 18th-19th c well worn and lovingly used. These are great as ash trays flower vases or candy dishes. Size H 3" by 4.5"
Sung - Ming Dynasty bronze belt buckle with engraved bat, fine detail attachment at back now lost. Size 13/4" by 3/4"
Continental Cast and Chased Bronze Empire Candlesticks. Nice pair of cast bronze candle sticks mid 19th c neo classical and well detailed in good condition . Size H 7 3/4 " almost 4 " at the base
Hiroshige Ando
Suidobashi, Surugadai (Suido Bridge and Surugadai)
Series: No. 48 from Meisho Edo Hyakkei (One Hundred Famous Views of Edo)
Date: Intercalary 5th month, 1857.
Size: Oban 14 x 9.75 inches.
Publisher: Uoya Eikichi.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Margin blanks and tears repaired by conservator. Soiling.
Antique 18-19thc Hindu Temple white marble figure of Brahma , nice condition with signs of wear and erosion at the base Size H 9" by 4.7"
French early 20th century Limoges porcelain plate
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18-19thc Hindu marble temple statue of Brahma, with a wonderful patina and surface erosion . Size H 11.7" by 6.2"
18th-19thc Indian Miniature Painting of Lovers on Camel bone plaque , the couple in Royal attire. good condition some slight scuffing to paint as seen
Size H 4" W 1.75"
Chinese Han Dynasty 200 bc - 200 ad bronze mirror with exceptional casting detail the sharpness of the lines makes this a museum quality mirror The metal has a high silver / nickel content there are patches of verdigris on the face of the mirror and a bit on the back as well. The mirror still retains some of its original polish and is in wonderful condition with no other damage besides the verdigris size d 4"
India 19th c Orissa lost wax molded oil lamp with fine wax braiding and bird finals. Size H 5.5" w 6"
Song- Ming Dynasty Lokapala temple guardian head in blue, this rare and fantastic piece comes from the Pingyao area of China and once protected the front of a temple from evil. The piece is made of earthen stucco with poly chrome colors ,as well as glass eyes.The statue would be well over life size.
Dimensions H 13" W 9" and very heavy and delicate ...