This is a rustic brushpot a farmer in rural Hubei carved this out of a tree trunk. He spotted the branch at the right and decided not to trim it Hence this pot has a handle. Its skin is old and patinated. It is a charming pot. It dates from the 19th century.
A pair of wild duck. Painted with ink and pigments on silk. Signed and sealed. It is attributed to Ishii Kinryo.
Ishii Kinryo(1842-1926) was a Japanese painter active during Meiji(1868-1912) - Taisho era(1912-1926)in Japan. He was a pupil of a prominent artist Furuichi Kinga(1805-1880) and Okamoto Shuki(1807-1862). Kinryo travelled all over the country and taught students at his art school after he got back to Okayama prefecture...
Very well crafted dish enameled with a Japanese cherry blossom tree, with two brass handles, with marks to the base, late 19th century period. Approx. 11 1/2 by 7 5/8 in., 29.3 by 19.5 cm. No imperfections observed.
Tibetan antique silver tripod censer. Rounded form with pierced lid. The lid has a simple incised detail around a decorative finial.
18th/19th century
Dimensions: 5 1/8" high x 3 1/2" wide.
A Blue-White Porcelain Snuff-Bottle with Floral-Bird Motifs Height: 3 1/2 inches (8.3 cm)
Condition Report: Good Condition
Provenance: Property of a NY Collector
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892)
Monkey-Music Moon
No. 92 from the series "One Hundred Aspects of the Moon"
Date: 1892.
Size: Oban...
An antique aubergine 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.
Small Indian bronze figure of a standing female deity, most likely the protective Jain Mother Goddess, Ambika. Although it is difficult to tell for sure, the popularity of the Yakshi goddess in Jainism makes it probable.
The goddess stands in a very traditional straight pose associated with Jain statues. She holds various attributes in her four arms. Standing on either side are two smaller figures...
Incredibly intricate and detailed Antique Chinese table carving made predominantly of zitan wood. Deeply carved with detailed dragons and clouds on one side, phoenixes on carved lattice on the back. Dramatic hexagonal shape on intricately carved stand. Some losses but overall great condition.
Dimensions: 43" high x 37 1/2" wide x 10" deep
Chinese Peking Glass octagonal faceted turquoise vase from a San Francisco Collection.
Dates 19th/early 20th century
Dimensions: 7.75" X 4"
Peking glass originated in 18th century China during the rule of the Qing Dynasty. While China had long been a major producer of glassware, the introduction of European technologies to Asia in the 17th century caused a shift in the styles of Chinese glass makers...
An Indonesian mask carved in the form of a male figure. The mask is carved and painted with expressive eye brows and mustache. These masks are often used in Bali and Java during religious ceremonies performing the legend of the Hindu gods.
Date: 19th-20th C
Dimensions: 8.5" X 7" X 5.5"
Ming Dynasty gilt wood ancestor figure of a grandfather , with an inscription from his grandson on the right side , the jacket detail is quite nice with small copper nailhead buttons . Some of his original magic herb still remain in the back secret compartment.Size 4" by 8.25" high
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...
A Rare and Exquisite Song-Styled Sky-Blue Glazed Octagonal Vase with Loop-Handles and Crackle Motifs
Condition Report: Good Condition
Provenance: Property of a MA collection
Dimensions: Height: 10 inches (25.4 cm)
Medium: Ceramics
China old wooden frog toggle xx
清乾隆皇帝 自撰七言對聨 金彩龍紋水墨紙本 钤印二方包括乾隆帝書法璽:乾隆宸翰、惟精惟一。“惟精惟一”语出《尚书•大禹谟》:“人心惟危,道心惟微,惟精惟一,允执厥中。此璽与“乾隆宸翰”相配,钤诸御筆書畫之上。Hanging Scroll of Couplets in Standard Script / Emperor Qianlong (1735-1796) of Qing Dynasty 68 1/2 X 17 3/4 inches 174 X 45.1 cm Ink on Golden-DragonPatterned Paper,with two royal seals of th...
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
宋耀州窯划花纏枝牡丹蕉葉紋大梅瓶
瓶高:14 3/4 英寸 (37.5 cm)
A Rare and Imposing Song Dynasty Yaozhouyao Meiping Vase with Incised Floral-Foliage Motifs The ceramic vase bears beautiful flora-foliage motifs executed with bamboo chips rather than knives. Its exceptional design and technique are characteristic of the refined ceramic-making craftsmanship by yaozhou kiln of Northern Song Dynasty...