Mongo drum, DRC, 1st half of the 20th century.
H. 73 cm. Dry patina.
Provenance:
Robert van der Heijden, Amsterdam,
Piet van Boxel (1938-2021),The Hague, collector of ethnic musical instruments.
Impressive Mashiko iron glazed jar with impressed design by Sakuma Totaro (Japan, Mashiko, 1900-1976). Circa 1950s. In excellent original condition. 21cm high, 19cm across. Sakuma Totaro was one of the most important potters in Mashiko in the 20th century, as well as Shoji Hamada's friend and "partner in grime" (Robert Yellin).
Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Jar with Flower Marked Lao Tian Lee 老天利制
They are 3 inches (7.8 cm) tall by 4.3 inches (11 cm) wide. The total weight is 1.3 Lb.
They are tarnished and have cut marks, loss enamel, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Mexican Pre Columbian Tlatilco Terracotta Head. Rare fragment from an early culture c 1200bc-600bc. Tlatilco is noted in particular for its high quality pottery pieces, many featuring Olmec iconography. Tlatilco figures were known for their elaborate hair styles. This head has the classic eyes a large nose detailed hair style. Size 2.5" by 1.5"
Ghurra showing a sitting protector with the hands joined in the Namaste gesture. The ghurra is fixed to a pillar by a noose. Beautiful black soot aptina, age could from second art of the 20th. H 26 cm
More information on local origin on request.
An antique Korean Nong (side chest) made of a burl hardwood book-match. Beautiful Camelia blossom motif on the hinged doors. Nickel hardware with a aged patina. Scholar's taste in design, this chest would work well as a side table or an accent piece.
Age: 19th Century (circa 1850-1890)
Dimensions: 33 1/4" Wide by 24 3/4" High by 15" Deep
Lovely vintage cast iron Tetsubin. Majority of pot is hailstone covered, leaving spout, handle, and top of pot smooth. Lid contains a small lion character, giving pot a charming quality. Models a small dainty spout.
Dimensions: 8" High X 7.5" Diameter
Balinese antique pair of Dwarapala temple guardians. Carved of stone, these figures once guarded a temple entrance, a warning to humans and negative energies not to pass. Their ferocious appearance is a warning that only those with good intentions will be ushered through and guided to ascend a higher path.
Age: Mid-century
Dimensions: left: 23" high x 11" wide x 9" deep. right: 24" high x 11 1/2" wide x 9 1/2" deep.
1930's Chinese Peachbloom Monochrome Scholar Brush Washer Marked
It is 5.2 inches (13.3 cm) tall by 8.3 inches (21.2 cm) wide. It is 2.7 Lb.
It has dark spots, glaze crazing and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A Song Dynasty Ruyao Sky-Blue Glazed Floral Gu Vase Gracefully glazed in sky-blue, the ceramic vase is shaped after an earlier bronze vessel. Its outstanding design and firing technique are typical of the ceramic-making craftsmanship of ruyao kiln as developed in Song Dynasty.
Condition Report: Good Condition
Provenance: Property of a NY Collector
Dimensions: Height: 10 inches (25.4 cm) Width: 4 7/8 inches (12.4 cm)
Medium: Ceramic
Japanese Woodblock Print by "Tsuchiya Koitsu" "Hachiman Shrine" with two(2) women in in Kimono in front of the Shrine, dated 1938, 11 1/4" x 17" high-paper size, 10 1/2" x 15 1/2"-image size, some stains and some paste mark remain on the corners in the back, this print was out of mat and frame, and later edition.
This is a Pair of STERLING 950 MT. FUJI FIGURAL SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS. This Pair from JAPAN has scenes of a Stream, Pagoda and a Village on the Pepper Shaker; the Salt Shaker has Foliage and Mountains. The size is 3 3/8" X 1 3/8" X 7/8" across at the Base.
Note the Panels that Slide Open & Closed on the bottom. In EXCELLENT Condition date this pair ca. 1925- 1950. Very desirable pair of 950 Japan Figural S & P's
Swanhalok Green crackle Glazed Jarlet with painted decoration and a spout top. The body well potted nice glaze and a band and floral decoration. The entire jar is filled with burial debris. Size 2" by 2"
A fine Carved Ivory Netsuke of a man carrying the moon on his back signed Giyoku Seki a masterful piece. Measuring 2.5 inches 5.5 centimeters.
18-19th c Himalayan temple used lost wax cast Ganesha oil or butter lamps a matching set , well used and in good condition. Size H 10"W 5"
An elegant Chinese opaque pink glass snuff bottle of circular form. Original spoon with green jade stopper.
Age: Qing Dynasty (19th Century)
Size: 2-1/2" high by 1" depth by 1-2/4" wide
Condition: Good condition
A nice pair of carvings in emerald of a horsehead and and a nicely polished seated Frog Fetish, Native American, probably Zuni, Navaho tribe and 20th. century (2).
The carvings are cut and polished in one transperant light blue-green stone.
Zuni fetishes are small carvings made from primarily stone but also shell, fossils, and other materials by the Zuni people...
One nice wood stand obtained traditional scholar mood.
Date: 1950s.
Dimensions :22x13x1.7cm