Incredible Indo/Persian watercolor and gouache painting depicting Mugal Emperor in period custom dress. Size: the item is 11 x 7 inches with the sight itself has a
dimension of 5 x 3 inches, in very good condition.
An exceptionally fine embroidered purse from Katawaz (Ghazni province), Afghanistan, circa early to mid 20th century. The embroidery on this piece is basically metallic embroidery on both sides, with mirror stitching and fine metallic couching. The front side is comprised of Bokhara couching, where the thread is taken across the surface for the desired length, then, bringing the needle back to the beginning, it is caught down at regular intervals by small stitches...
A large authentic Nepalese drum. 65 x35 cm.
Wooden carved handle, double sided goatskin. Excellent condition, all taunt, no holes or years.
Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.
"The dhyāngro may be either single- or double-headed. Double-headed drums are said to have a male side and a female side.[1] The drumhead, which is made from animal skin, Like the na drum of Tibet, but unlike most frame drums, the dhyāngro has a handle...
A long stick design ghurra, very fine condition , H 29 cm
More information on request
Vintage Chinese Tang Dynasty Style Guan Yin figure on stand, back may have had an aura but now missing . Size h 7.25" by 2.75" square.
Fine and rare old Yao/Mien all hand spun and woven cotton wedding veil with silk thread embroidered geometrical design, circa 50 years old. This piece is from Kim Mien group and was originally collected in Northern Laos. The colors on this piece are subtle and restrained (please note the use of shades of brown and blue in enlargements) and the brown and white tassels. Except for a couple of tiny holes this piece is in excellent condition. W: 47cm/18.5in and L: 75cm/29.5in.
張大千 諸葛孔明像及前出師表全文 水墨設色紙本立軸 款識:諸葛亮前出師表(全文略)乙酉十月画諸葛孔明之像並錄其前出師表一部。張大千 爰。 鈐印:張爰私印、大千。 陆海天鑑藏印二方:陆氏供奉大千百品之印、陆氏秘藏。 出版目錄: 2009年3月:《張大千畫集》(福建美術出版社中國名家畫集系列);Page 151。 Hanging Scroll of Portrait of Zhuge Kongming with Calligraphy on Qianchushib...
BRUSH
Old Korean garment brush used for hemp textile as scarce exposed type without covered grip, early 20th century, approx...
Important and rather rare ancient statue from West Nepal (Karnali River districts but possibly Jumla region). The statue shows a protector standing with his hands folded in the ritual gesture of Namaste. Note the treatment of the arms showing a rounded rather than angular elbow joint. The eye openings are diamond-shaped. Semi-hard wood with black patina with residual plaster of offerings and mineral plasters which have either been cleaned or lost over time...
張大千款 達摩畫像水墨設色紙本立軸 1945年作 款識:看粗齒缺髮蓬松,道是西來鼻祖翁。一花五葉傳天下,直指人心在鏡中。乙酉八月大千居士爰。鈐印:张爰之印信、大千居士、長共天難老。Portrait of Bodhidharma Attributed to Zhang Daqian (1899-1983) 51 1/4 x 25 1/4 inches 130.2 x 64.1 cm Ink & Color on Paper Dated 1945 Inscribed & signed with three artist seals.
Dimensions
51 1/4 x 25 1/4 inches 130.2 x 64.1 cm
Artist or Mak...
Long Nepalese scroll, inks on paper, 190x9.5cm, undated, estimated to be mid 20th cent or earlier.
Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.
Gorgeous vintage jadeite bangle with solid engraved yelllow gold hinge, clasp, and safety chain. Impeccable condition and clasp works wonderfully. Color of band is beautiful light jadeite with slight transparency.
Circa 1940
Dimensions: 2.25" Inner Diameter, 3.40" Outer Diameter
Antique Chinese rug depicting 9 different celestial figures standing on blue clouds, above are 8 Buddhist objects, on a black ground, fringe runs length wise on top and bottom, early 20th century.
Size: 62" long x 35" wide
Description
張大千 春睡圖 1949年作 設色水墨紙本立軸
款識 1:羅衣初試尚惺忪,紅豆江南酒面濃。别有深情怨周眆不教春色秘屏風。己丑十一月朔寫於鏡海戲題 大千居士張爰。
款識 2:此唐周長史仲朗畫法,其衣飾為日人所宗。我國自元明以來倶尚纖巧,遂無有繼其法者。予此幅参以燉煌六朝初唐唐装畫法。不為拈出,令觀者疑為日本畫,為可嘆也。爰再識。
鈐印:張爰...
Chinese scroll calligraphy by the poet and calligrapher, Shen Yin-mo (1883-1971).
Ink on paper. Hanging scroll.
Signed “Yin-mo”, with one seal of the artist.
Contemporary mounting by the previous owner. Excellent condition.
Here is an archetype of the archaic statuary of western Nepal depicting a protector in standing position with hands clasped together in the ritual gesture of the Namaste, covered with an important black crusty patch of soot and offering, collected in a shamanic shrine in Jumla sector, very hard wood, evident signs of great age estimated at least from the middle 20th, H 70 cm, presented on a base metal
A master piece by Shi Lu (1919-1982), known as China's Vincent van Gogh. Appreciated by Li Keran (1907-1989), a leading modern Chinese painter and calligrapher.
Shi Lu came from a wealthy land owning family in Renshou County, Sichuan Province...
This brightly colored child's hat is Dong ethnic minority. The front is decorated with 9 silver Buddha ornaments and lots of intricate embroidery. Tassels and pompoms decorate the sides and silver bells with fish ornaments across the back protect the child from the approach of evil spirits.