A large Chinese porcelain communist badge depicting Mao Zhedong, the father of Chinese communism. The back of the badge has a date of 1968, the years when China was going through social policy changes. The photo is showing Mao during his campaigns in the Shangxi region. Age: 1968 Size: Diameter 4.3" Height 1.2"
A rectangular porcelain panting portrait three soldiers of the Red Army in Northwestern costumes of China suggesting they were farmers before they fought with the army against the enemy. It was common for artists to depict farmers as soldiers during the Cultural Revolution time as it implies the Red army was with the people; therefore the party was with the people...
Fine Chinese Cloisonne 5 Claw Dragon Tea caddy Stash container humidor. Beautiful jar with great detail no damage unmarked , very heavy gilt bronze and the lid with a slight turn sealed the jar when held upside down lid stays on. This is a great piece for tobacco or Flower bud . Large d 3.75" h 3.5". Period is unknown but it came from an old estate so its got some age.
This is a Cultural Revolution porcelain figurine of Norman Bethune. It is more finely made than most Cultural Revolution figures and shows the Canadian doctor leading a donkey. Bethune served in the communist Eighth Route Army during the Sino-Japanese War and died from blood poisoning contracted in the operating room. He became a major embodiment of the revolutionary martyr in Cultural Revolution mythology...
Old Chinese Jun Kiln Glazed Purple Splashed Porcelain Vase
It is 12.6 inches (32 cm) tall and 5.2 inches (13.2 cm) wide. It is 2.3 Lb.
It has glaze crazing, slightly wobble base and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Chinese painting of grapes attributed to Luo Yin, a pupil of Pu Ru, 1896-1963. This was painted in the spring of 1970 according to the inscription. Luo Yin wrote several books about his master Pu Ru, known for his calligraphy and painting. This piece measures framed: 31.5" wide by 60.5" tall image:25" by 45". It has 4 seals.
Vintage summer hitoe kimono made of a silk and hemp(asa) weave. It has a beautiful print pattern of orange blossoms and paulowni blossoms in blue/green, yellow, and silver. It would have been worn over the juban, the under robe, which would have been white to bring out the colors of the robe. It measures 61" long 51" wide. Showa period, 1950-1970.
TRAY OF RYOKAN
Large wooden tray actually used at old 'ryokan' (Japanese‐style hotel), Showa period, early-mid 20th century, D 35.6-34.8cm (14.01-13.70in), H 5.8cm (2.28in). Aesthetic grain expression and calm comfort for use.
Expected some fine scratches due to aging with use. *Only a tray is available to purchase, as the other stuff (cups) of usage example are not attached...
Chinese Icy Jadeite Carved Beads and Pendant Necklace with Bird & Flower Marked "Silver"
It is 29.5 inches (75 cm) in circumference. The pendant is 2.48 inches (6.3 cm) long by 1.4 inches (3.6 cm) wide and 7 mm thick. The beads range from 7.6 mm to 8.13 mm wide. It is 89 gram.
The jadeite has inclusions and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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張大千/大千居士金碧山水嚴陵瀨圖真跡 設色紙本鏡心 1946年作 款識:嚴陵瀨圖 山繞長堤水繞沙，竹林深處有人家。十年記得江邨路，傍舍疏籬無數花。丙午春張爰。鈐印：大千豪髮、張爰之印信、大千居士、峨嵋雪巫峽雲洞庭月。楊仁愷題記：大千居士金碧山水嚴陵瀨圖真跡 龢溪仁愷題。鑑定印：楊仁愷丁丑年以後題記。鑑藏印：仁愷過眼、吳興徐伯郊鑑藏、 陸氏供奉大千...
TRAY WITH GROOVE
Low-rimmed wooden tray designed well-balanced circular groove in practical and withered condition. Showa period, mid 20th century, Japan. D 34.4-33.5cm (13.54-13.18in), H 2.4cm (0.94in). Very slight uneven bottom as no fatal...
This mid-20th century octagonal shaped blue and white ceramic bowl is 4” high and 6 1/2” in diameter. It is decorated with floral and Daoist related designs both inside and outside. There is “Great Ming Dynasty, Hong Wu Period, month of July” honorable date on the bottom. It is in great condition.
Pair of 1970's Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Vase with Mountain & River Scene
They are 13.77 inches (35 cm) tall by 5.4 inches (13.75 cm) wide. Total weight is 4.9 lb.
They have surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Chinese Coral and Pearl Carved Beads Necklace with 14K Gold Clip Marked
It is 26.9 inches (67.3 cm) in circumference by 12.9 inches (32.8 cm) long. The pearl beads range from 7.8 mm- 10.8 mm. The coral bead is 11.3 mm- 12.2 mm. It is 100.9 gram.
Some of the beads have inclusions, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A finely painted famille rose dish depicting a misty landscaping. Mid-20th century. The original mark had been ground and a "Hong Kong" stamp was added. Other than this, the dish is in perfect condition. Diameter: 13".
Very nice Ghurra with the mythic scenary of a protector riding a cow and surmounted by another cow. Very hard wood showing a Glossy brown patina. H 27cm.
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A vintage North American tribal beadwork knife sheath with colourful applied beadwork on a fringed moose hide c1930s-50s. This 13-1/2" x 7-1/2" (including fringe) knife sheath has a tall loop for hanging off of a belt; the stiff applied lighter colour hide section at the front of the sheath is attached with twisted fine brass wire. It is a densely beaded item, and spells out "Jack" in white beads, and it has iridescent purple/blue, orange, dark and light green beads...
Pair of 1970's Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain Vase with Bird & Flower Marked
They are 17.8 inches (45.3 cm) tall by 7.5 inches (19 cm) wide. The total weight is 19.5 Lb.
They have dark spots, skip glaze, rubbing paint, hole at the bottom, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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