Gilt bronze figure of Kubera (Kambala) also known as Dhanapati "Lord of Riches", seated on mythical beast with mongoose in one hand, his elaborate crown and round belly suggest great wealth, Nepalese, early/mid 20th century.
Size: 7 1/2" high x 6 1/4" wide x 4" deep.
A fine quality Chinese carved and coloured bone scrimshaw brooch in an ornate filigree gilt silver setting c1920s-30s. This 1-1/2" x 1-1/4" pin has a safety catch and it is marked MADE IN CHINA SILVER; the scene is of flying birds with flowers and branches...
Tribal Oceanic, Papua-New Guinea, first half of the 20th century, a finely carved wood sculpture in the form of a standing ancestor figure, with eyes inlaid with cowrie shells, painted in dark grey pigment with white polychrome face, mounted on a modern black painted wooden stand.
CONDITION: In good condition considering its age, showing the age and usage, with wear.
MEASUREMENTS: Height including the stand: 23 cm (9.06 inches). Height of the wooden sculpture: 20 cm (7.87 inches)...
Vintage black silk woman's short jacket with playful shi-shi lions woven with gold and red lacquered threads. Though a formal jacket, this haori also looks great worn casually with a pair of slacks or jeans. In excellent condition, it dates late Showa.
A Mounted Fan-Shaped Painting Portraying Children at Play by the Figure-Painting Master Xu Cao (Xu Yansun 1899-1961)
Color on Paper
Inscribed & Signed with two artist seals.
徐操 子孫萬代福人物畫扇面(已装裱)
款識:桂庭先生雅正 燕孫徐操寫於霜紅龕。
钤印:徐、燕孫。
徐操 (1899—1961)字燕孙,别号霜红楼主,又号霜红龛主、中秋生。斋号霜红楼、寒水堂、归燕楼等。原名存,清光绪二十五年(己亥,189...
A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese sterling silver insert with jade and also using filigree to make Chinese character of "Longevity" very intricate design. In excellent condition D:2"
1930's Chinese Boxwood Carved Beast & Cub Figurine with Wood Stand
It is 3.9 inches (10 cm) tall without stand by 3.3 inches (8.5 cm) wide. It is 0.5 Lb.
It has hairline age cracks, flea bite chips at ears and a chip at wood stand and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Ohara Koson
Cawing Crow
Size: Dai-oban. Approximately 16.5 x 10.5 inches.
Date: Early 20th century.
Reference: K5.15 and page 140 in Crows, Cranes and Camellias: the Natural World of Ohara Koson (Reigle Newland).
Signed and sealed by the artist.
Publisher: Believed to be the earlier Daikokuya version alluded to in the catalog...
Old (1930's) 15 Pieces Japanese Satsuma Wisteria & Butterfly Tea Set Marked Osurusa Zo
The teapot is 6.7 inches (17 cm) tall by 8.3 inches (21.2 cm) wide. The sugar bowl is 5.4 inches (13.7 cm) tall by 6.1 inches (15.5 cm ) wide. The creamer is 5.1 inches (13 cm) tall by 6.5 inches (16.5 cm ) wide. The saucer is 0.78 inches (2 cm) tall by 5.3 inches (13.5 cm) wide. The cup is 2.2 inches (5.5 cm) tall by 3.7 inches (9.5 cm) wide...
A simple line drawing of the portrait of the founder of the Chinese communist party, Mao Zedong. The work is attributed to an artist named Li Qi (1928-2009). Li Qi is known for composing portraits of important political figures in China and developing his distinct style within Modern Chinese art. Age: 1960-1970. Size: Height 25.5" Width 19.5"
19thc Hindu white marble Temple sculpture of Lord Ganesha, size 9" by 5.2"
Ancient Khmer carved stone temple head fragment of a male Deity. the face appears to be in untouched condition but the hair- headdress may have some recarving .Mounted on an iron stand. Size W 4" H 6.5"overall H 11"
Japanese plaster and paper mache mask of a Boddhisattva (Bosatsu in Japanese), a Buddhist monk who has reached a high level of enlightenment. The mask has long earlobes, typical of a holy being in Buddhism, green lacquered hair pulled into two buns, and golden lacquer skin with traces of black lacquer. Early 20th century.
Size: 8.5" height, 5" width
Boro momohiki (panta) made of indigo dyed cotton and has mending patches. The first half of the 20th century. W: 80cm (flexble) L: 90cm
A bitter gourd skin jade snuff bottle from Qing Dynasty era , the cover is made of coral and the the spoon is of brass , in good condition
The Chinese excel at modeling horses, and this example is not exception. It is a soapstone carving of a horse running wild, its mane flying in the wind. The greyish-white stone is punctuated with russet tinting. Excellent condition, and mounted on grey-white plinth.
Dimension: 8 1/4" l
A beautiful antique fan with Chinese painting and calligraphy in a 19th C. embroidery fan case both in excellent condition. L:32cm Sold to China
$1650
Chinese qingbai bowl moulded on the interior with stylized flowers and leaves. Covered overall with a glaze of pale greenish-blue tone. Remnants of the copper rim.
Size: Approximately 7-3/4" diameter by 2-3/4" high
Condition: Good condition
Provenance: Estate of Dr. Hoffman, Connecticut