Japanese vintage kimono made of navy blue silk with embroidery of chrysanthemums on long vines down the front, and branches with cherry blossoms on the sleeves. The backside has a large, beautiful bunch of embroidered chrysanthemums and cherry blossoms cascading down with two small birds in flight. The collar is lined with a charming fabric of dragons, flowers, and oriental designs.
Size: 53.5" height, 47.5" width
Keris board with Wayang figure carved and painted wood Java similar piece in the Staatliches museum Munich . Illustrated boards like this one serve as settings for a Keris imbued with magical powers . The board is decorated with the figure of Antareja , son of Bima who lives under the sea in the underworld. size h 27 " w 14 "
Square white marble plate with a high rim , perfect for floral arrangements or use out doors, water tight .There a few available as well as round . Size 10" by 10" by 3" stand not included
Antique Japanese champleve enamel bronze vase in Chinese archaistic style with taotie mask handles and inset jade and other stones. In good condition and a nice weight to the vase . Size H 11" w 10 " slight loss to enamel not noticeable really
Chinese Miao tribe tobacco-herb pipe with much of the work hand made of silver and some brass this one has a great cast Kylin on a pile of coins for good luck and tools on a chain, these is also an engraved dragon . A very nice piece and is usable for any legal smoking needs . Size L 12" Kylin 2" by 2 " no stand
Finely carved and decorated wood document box, decorated with floral design, early to mid 20th century period. Size; Measurements are 3.8"H x 16.7"L x 6.8"D, no condition issues noted.
A Japanese woodblock print titled "Nikko Sacred Bridge"by renowned artist Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870-1949). Inscription and red seal in bottom corner. Born in 1870 near Hamamatsu City (Shizuoka Prefecture) with the name"Sahei." Koitsu moved to Tokyo at the age of fifteen. He had planned to apprentice with Matsuzaki, a carver for the artist Kobayashi Kiyochika, but instead, he became Kiyochika's apprentice and moved into his home to study art and print design...
Bonaventure Timaepatua (1928–1982), ochre on black fabric painting of a goanna who has a snake and boomerangs decorating its body. The background is a traditional design of the Tiwi people from the Bathurst Island in Northern Australia. Known as a sculpture and print maker, Timaepatua’s works are part of the permanent collection in the National Gallery of Australia. In very good condition with just a little paint loss, it measures 28 inches long, 12” high, and 2” deep...
Height approximately 24cm. New patina added. In good condition.
A pair of beautiful early 20th C. Chinese famille rose porcelain figurines man’s one finger is missing otherwise is in excellent condition. Marked. H:31cm $800
Antique Miao ethnic minority silver alloy pipe and container with accessory tools. the silver sectioned container was made as a smoking accessory , the collection of pipe cleaning tools would act as a toggle to counter weight the container at the other end. Made from low grade silver, the container has an etched and pierced design and is held together with handmade chain the pipe with hand chased dragons . There is an applied flower on the top of the lid section of the inro type case ...
Antique Chinese Chased brass shallow Bowl with Dragons, size just under 10" diameter.
Antique Chinese Chased brass shallow Bowl with Dragons, size just under 10" diameter.
DESCRIPTION: A small Navajo rug made of handspun wool in an "Eye Dazzler" pattern of three vibrant, serrated diamonds on a bright red ground, enclosed with a double border of white and black. The Eye Dazzler, so named by early traders because of the intense coloring of the dyes, is a serrated design that was woven in multiple colors of bright aniline dyed yarns in the 1880 - 1890 period...
Antique Brass Indian Badmeri Chapati Indian Bread Box . Very old well used copper bronze box . Please pictures for condition
18-19thc Hindu bronze Altar offering stand with Inscription , unique piece fair very used condition. A great piece for a meditation room or home altar. Size H almost 5" by 8.25"
Antique Orissa village lost wax cast ball shaped oil lamp, mid 19th c , good condition Size H 3" by 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 2" by 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 4" by 5"
19thc Orissa lost wax oil lamp figure of an Elephant and Rider, unique well made some losses as seen in pictures. Size h 9" W 8"
19thc Indian bronze footed cooking bowl , very well made and heavy , good patina . Size H 4" just under 8 " diameter
India 19th c Orissa lost wax molded oil lamp with fine wax braiding and bird finals. Size H 6.5" w 6"
Antique Orissa village lost wax cast ball shaped oil lamp, mid 19th c , good condition Size H 3.5" by 3.5"
Antique Orissa village lost wax cast ball shaped oil lamp, mid 19th c , good condition Size H 3.5" by 3.5"
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"
Antique Orissa village lost wax cast ball shaped oil lamp, mid 19th c , good condition Size H 4" by 4"
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 7" by 4.5" by 3"
Antique Orissa village lost wax cast ball shaped oil lamp, mid 19th c , good condition Size H 4" by 4"
A beautiful antique Chinese porcelain famille rose vase in excellent condition. H:35cm $275
A beautiful antique Chinese famille rose porcelain longevity Buddha figurine with crane in excellent condition, except with a small kiln firing crack please see photo. H:36cm $465
Antique Chinese molded Flambe glazed vase unique design, well formed with a wonderful glaze , probably late Qing Dynasty or Republic period, good condition no damage. Size 7.75" by 2.5"
Antique Dhokra bowl from Orissa lost wax cast rice measure, 18th-19th c This measure is one of the nicest I have had the wax work is very detailed with an elephant, very nice condition and well used with a nice green patina . These are great as ash trays flower vases or candy dishes. Size H 3.5" by 4.5"
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"
Chinese vintage or antique porcelain vase. Glazed in Imperial yellow egg yolk ground with green and aubergine dragon and a Phoenix . Marked on the base. Size H 8 "
Antique Indian Tinned Bronze tall lassi cup with etched designs of onion topped Palace roof line, nice tribal village piece . Size 7" by 3.5". Great as vase or pencil cup on a desk
Pair of golden yellow silk fukusa or gift covers, with diamond pattern with water birds design in brocade weave, over which is embroidered in different hues of pink and in goldthread. The larger fukusa is decorated with a lobster carrying a treasure boat, holding several of the treasures. The smaller fukusa is decorated with a treasure boat, as well. Reverse decorated in brocade technique with a family crest in white silk. Japan, Taisho or Showa era, ca...
Chinese display shelf made from gorgeous Rosewood (hardwood) with an attractive grain and a glowing red-brown finish. It has many tiered shelves with spiral accents. One thick shelf actually has a wonderful small drawer inside.
Perfect Condition
Size: 32.75" height, 18.5" width, 7" depth
Very well painted Chinese famille rose porcelain stool shaped stand, inscribed and signed on the body, from republic period. Size; Height of stand is 4 inches in excellent condition.
16-18thc Hindu white marble Temple figure of Lakshmi , this is one of the best and oldest of the marble figures we have had . Beautiful detail and workmanship the base has large amounts of mortar from being temple mounted and heavy water erosion. Size 13.5" by 7.5"
18-19th c Hindu Temple figure of Ganesha, wear and remains of mortar . Size 6" by 3.5"
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"
India 19thC Hindu white marble sculpture of lord Ganesha, good condition . Size 11.7" by 5.5"
Antique 19thc Hindu white marble figure of Brahma , nice condition with signs of wear and remains of mortar from being mounted to an altar top . Size H 9.75" by 6"
19thc Hindu white marble Temple sculpture of Lord Ganesha, size 9" by 5.2"
Antique Hindu white marble statue of Shiva some losses as seen in pictures , 19th c Temple art. Size H 11.75" by 7"
Antique 19thc Hindu white marble figure of Brahma , nice condition with signs of wear> Size H 11.2" by 7"
A vintage brown glazed conical shape tea-bowl, decorated with paper-cut design of two goats, exterior with spotted effect. Unglazed base with short foot rim. Southern-Song dynasty style Jizhou ware. Condition is perfect. Diameter: 12.6cm and High: 6.4cm
Thailand 14th-16th c Sawankhalok glazed spouted jarlett with incised flower, slight chips to the tip of spout . Size 3" by 3"
Nicely carved wooden,elm wood, display stand.
Size: L. 40.2cm W. 23.8cm. H. 12.7cm.
Condition: No repairs.
Khmer 13- 15thc terracotta spirit cat figure, these cat sculptures were believed to ward off "night spirits & ghosts" Size L 9.5"
Vintage Chinese crackle glazed vase with a cobalt blue dragon- flying in clouds chasing the flaming pearl , there is a seal mark on the base . Size 9" by 6"
Vintage Chinese crackle glazed vase with a cobalt blue dragon flying in clouds chasing the flaming pearl , there is a seal mark on the base. Size 7.5 by 5"
Chinese Song-Sung Dynasty style lidded wine decanter with 4 ring handles and hand carved lotus petals and applied flowers around the neck with a lotus bloom lid , outstanding quality with no damage or cracks. Size H 9.5" w7"
Chinese Qing Dynasty joss stick holder in the shape of a phoenix with blue and white detail. Perfect condition no damage .
Size H 9.5" W 9.5" D 3"
Nice Chinese vase with a gourd like body and crackle finish . Painted with a nature scene and a bird, the base is marked .
H 9" by 5"
Chinese Han Dynasty seated terracotta figure of a male musician or game player, you can see traces of red and white colored paint. Both hands now missing and and a firing crack in the lower back but stable . Size H 7 1/4" w 4 1/4" d 3"
Chinese Song-Sung Dynasty pair of Qingbai glazed funerary urns with elaborate applied dragons among clouds and bands of standing figures around the shoulders . Probably Sung 15" . Old Sotheby's auction stickers
Rare carved brick from the terracotta temples of Bengali . 17th - 18th c hand carved brick depicting a court figure wearing elaborate costume one hand on a dagger and a bird on his hand , nearly impossible to replace as the temples are now UNESCO sites . These were collected in 1972 by a DR.Ruth Frank Size 8" by 3.5"
Indian or Middle Eastern brass plate with finely chased floral and multiple band designs,the center has a figure of a seated girl serving tea . The workmanship is great , there are some areas of verdigris but we didn't want to try and remove it.
Size diameter 7 1/4"
This embroidered shield-shaped panel ("Uut kap Ilgitsh") made of thick red velvet would traditionally be one of a pair, to protect the ends of yurt poles which are tied into bunches on a pack animal's back while in transit to a new location. These bags have both protective and decorative functions. The repeating embroidered ram's horn motif in metallic couching evokes the animal art of the Central Asian steppes...