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"
Tang Dynasty Red Pottery Tomb Model of an Ox , standing on a base no restoration slight traces of surface color and lots of earth and debris. Size L 6" H 4"
From our African Collection: A Yoruba Metal Wheel Shrine, circa 1900. approx 80" h.
TYPES OF ART
The arts of the Yoruba are as numerous as their deities, and many objects are placed on shrines to honor the gods and the ancestors. Beautiful sculpture abounds in wood and brass and the occasional terracotta. Varied masking traditions have resulted in a great diversity of mask forms...
An antique porcelain Chinese brush rest in the shape of undulating mountains.
Date: 19th C
Dimensions: 3" X 1.25" tall
A Rare and Exquisite Famille Rose Gourd-Vase with Windowed Floral-Melon-Butterfly Motifs and Mark of Qing Emperor Qianlong The vase boasts of its outstanding design and superb workmanship. Height: 12 3/4 inches (32.39 cm) With Stand: 14 1/2 inches (36.83 cm)
Condition Report: Good Condition
Provenance: Property of a NY Collection
Ancient Chinese blown glass zodiac Tiger possibly Han Dynasty , from a partial set we gathered in the 90s, this figure has a calcified and iridescent surface . Condition is good with no chips or damage other than calcification. Size just over 3" long 1 3/4" H
Han Dynasty - Warring States style cast Bronze Miniature Hu Vase, possibly period . Extensive mineral growth and areas of pitting a cast line can be seen on the base. Size H 5" by almost 3" square.
Antique Japanese firman's jacket, hakeshibanten, cotton indigo dyed with sashiko stitching and freehand paste resist decoration (tsutsugaki). Middle back of jacket with round mon holding the red colored hiragana character "ha". Even wear overall.
Edo Period, Circa 1850s
Size" 33"H x 41"L
18-19thc Hindu marble temple statue of Brahma, with a wonderful patina and surface erosion . Size H 11.7" by 6.2"
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892)
Monkey-Music Moon
No. 92 from the series "One Hundred Aspects of the Moon"
Date: 1892.
Size: Oban...
Ancient Chinese Warring states period terracotta roof tile. Cylindrical Eaves Tile with Fufu Pattern repaired. Size 73/4" 43/4" 23/4"
Thailand Sukhothai bronze walking Buddha statue, casting core intact ancient chip to back corner . Brought in Japan 1990s H 4.5" base 1" by 1 1/4"
Chinese Han Dynasty bronze mirror, this larger size mirror has a band of Chinese writing around the face as well as a scallop design the whole mirror has a beautiful verdigris coloring and is in nice solid condition. This piece was bought in the Japan over 20 years ago size a little over 5 " d and has a nice weight
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892)
Takakura Moon
No. 36 from the series "One Hundred Aspects of the Moon"
Date: 1886.
Size: Oban. Approximately 14.75 x 10.25 inches.
Signed and sealed by the artist.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Publisher: Akiyama Buemon.
Carver: Enkatsu.
Condition: Slight creasing.
- Hasebe no Nobutsuru looks on as Prince Mochihito and his companion Munenobu flee from the Takakura mansion disguised in women's traveling costumes...
A lustrous monochromatic powder blue Peking Glass bowl with a carved short foot.
Chinese Overlay Carved Glass, also known as Peking Glass (Tao Liao Ping in Chinese), is a traditional form of art that starts with a one-color glass base, dipped into contrasting colored glass one layer at a time. The artist then carves away portions of the overlaid glass to reveal layers of other colors underneath, following certain designs...
Gandharan Schist Carving of Buddha with Attendants 2nd 3rd c. This is a personal favorite a wonderful piece with nice detail and movement like Hellenic Greek art. losses as usual. Size L 9" H 5" approximately. Gandhara Buddhist art fragment.
A precious antique pale pink Peking Glass wine cup.
It is molded glass, cut/grinded with a short carved foot. Chinese glass was largely used to imitate more precious materials such as white jade, Lapis Lazuli and other valuable minerals.
Date: early 19th C
Dimensions: 1.73" X 2.5" diameter
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"