Old Chinese Gilt Silver Enamel Bangle with Frog & Bamboo Marked "Silver"
It is 7 inches (18 cm) in inner circumference by 2.3 inches (6 cm) inner diameter and 0.7 inch (1.9 cm) wide. It is 49.7 gram.
It is tarnished and has rubbing of gilt, minor missing enamels, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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1930's Chinese Gilt Cloisonne carved Jar Marked Lao Tian Li 老天利制
It is 4.6 inches (11.8 cm) tall by 3.9 inches (10 cm) wide. It weighs 0.9 Lb.
It has small cut marks, flaking enamel and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Old (1930's) Japanese Gilt Mixed Metal Shakudo Fan Shape Brooch with Bird & Flower Signed
It is 1.3 inches (3.3 cm) long by 2.3 inches (6 cm) wide. It is 32.6 gram.
It is tarnished and has surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A lotus 莲蓬 with a fish and moving seeds莲子活动. Patina 皮光 is excellent.
Two covered boxes showing two birds, identically worked in silver repousse. Both unmarked, silver tested. Condition: some traces of usage, few tiny nicks. Dimension: c. 7.5 cm long x 5.8 cm high, total weight: 119 g.
A Dance Mask Topeng representing Rumyang. Cirebon West Java.
This mask is one of the five characters in Babakan solo dances. Each portrays an individual character. Rumyang represents a prince in his early adulthood. He is sanguine and his moves are quick and passionate. Some wear `height`; 7 3/4" (19.5 cm)
Lovely pair of small Chinese ginger jars measuring only 5.5 inches high including finial and 3.5" in diameter. They feature a beautiful crackle glaze with a polychrome scene depicting warriors in the Battle of the 3 Kingdoms. These jars were last used as a antique decorative item on top of a diminutive slant top writing desk in a NYC Park Avenue Apartment before the family retired to NC.
Large Hongshan Round disk Face Pendant in Orange Nephrite. The piece looks very contemporary but the details reveal its age . Nice wear with extensive tremolite growth. biconically drilled suspension holes and signs of wear. Size just under 2" by 2" weight 48G
Collected in Hk 1980-1995.
Hongshan Nephrite Jade Toggle Pendant of a mans face , the piece is very very heavy worn surface from generations of use. Nice orange brown jade with white tremolite growth. Collected in Hk 1980-1995 weight 48G size 2.25" by 1".
Hongshan Baby Dragon Owl nephrite Toggle pendant. Green tan jade sculpture with a cute expression. The body covered in tremolite growth and biconically drilled off set suspension holes. The figure smooth from extended use. Size over 2.25" by 1.25" weight 64G Collected HK 1980-1995.
Hongshan nephrite Jade crouching animal with heavy tremolite growth. A wonderful little sculpture the tremolite crystals can be seen with the naked eye. The Biconically drilled suspension hole shows signs of long term use . Collected in Hk 19680-1995. Weight 70G
size 2.4" 1.25"
1930's Chinese Celadon Blue & White Underglaze Copper Red Porcelain Elephant Vase with Boy
It is 15 inches (38.3 cm) tall by 10.2 inches (26 cm) wide. It is 6.1 Lb.
It has dark spots, skip glaze, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Hongshan Red Brown Nephrite Jade Cicada Dragon Toggle Pendant. large and heavy this giant bug with a Dragon face the piece covered in tremolite and the underside with its biconically drilled holes show heavy wear and use. Weight 84G size 2.2" by 2.2" .75" thick.
Collected Hk 19680-1995
Hongshan Ox Dragon Mask Pendant in Chicken Bone Jade. The mask has biconically drilled suspension holes wonderful staining to its natural vein lines and well carved imagery . Size 1.8" 1.2". Collected HK 1980-1995
Hongshan Nephrite Jade Toggle pendant with Tremolite. The stone in a red orange with white tremolite covering and having well off set biconically drilled suspension holes. within the holes are mineral deposits, the piece shows signs of heavy use and wear. Collected in HK 1980-1995 . Size 2" by 1.7" weight 70g
Hongshan culture Chicken bone Jade Face Mask Pendant Toggle, almond shaped eyes with a square cut nost . The suspension holes are off set biconically drilled. Nice piece with attractive staining . Collected in Hk 1980-1995. Size 1.75" by 1.25"
Chinese Bronze Gu Vase possibly Ming Dynasty unmarked , cast with zoomorphic and geometric bands, raised fins . Beautiful vase Size d. 3.75 "h 5.9" slight wave to rim.
Hongshan nephrite Jade ax alien like face toggle pendant. green brown stone with tremolite in the recessed areas . Collected in HK 1980-1995 .
Size 1.5W 1.75"H weight 64 G
Hongshan Pig Dragon Cicada standing toggle in Nephrite Jade with tremolite with biconically drilled suspension holes. The view from the wearer is somewhat phallic in nature. Size L 3.2" by 1.5" collected HK 1980-1995
Hongshan Seated Goddess? in Nephrite Jade with tremolite mineral growth. The Biconically drilled offset suspension holes also have deposits. The sides of the seated figure show signs of long term use showing in the upper arms areas. Collected HK 1980-1995.Size 2.3"by 1.2" weight 38G
Hongshan Pig Dragon Head pendant Toggle in Nephrite Jade, orange red stone with tremolite mineral throughout and erosion to one side of the cheek. The biconically off set drilled suspension holes the sides show heavy wear from long term use. Collected HK 1980-1995. Size L 2" h 1.5"
Hongshan nephrite Jade Zhulong pig dragon toggle pendant , cute face more like a fox . the pendant has biconically drilled suspension holes with mineral deposits as well as tremolite throughout the piece shows heavy signs wear to the sides due to extended wear. Size 2.5" high1.5" wide weight 66 G
Lot of 9 Sotheby’s catalogs from 1978 to 1983 relating to netsuke. Very good reference material, all in decent vintage condition, black and white photos, most of catalogs with prices realized.
Ancient Chinese Hongshan Chicken Bone Jade Pig Dragon Pendant, bi conically drilled off set holes good condition and wearable. Well carved nice color. Collected HK 1980-1995 size 1.7" H 1.25" 30G
Ancient Chinese Hongshan Nephrite Jade Pig Dragon Cicada Toggle pendant sculpture . Nice carving depicting a pig dragon with cicada wings, the underside showing the 3 lines on a cicada body .
Biconically off set drilled suspension holes with mineral deposits. The holes show mineral deposits and the holes and the body show heavy wear and smoothing from extended wearing . There is also tremolite mineral growth. Weight 72g size 3.25 L by 1.2" wide
Ancient Hongshan nephrite Jade Pig Dragon Mouse Toggle figure pendant. Unique piece hanging its a pig dragon , free standing its a hunched mouse figure. Biconically off set drilled suspension hole with mineral deposits in the holes as well as heavy wear to the sides from extended wearing. The body also has tremolite mineral growth showing as the white coating. Collected in HK 1980-1995. Weight 56g size L just under 3" standing on its side its 1.5" tall
Antique Chinese soft stone Double Koi fish Pendant , nice carving has some brown wax? to show line details. Diameter 2.5"
Chinese Hongshan Green Orange Nephrite Jade Dragon Toggle Pendant , pig dragon type in a C shape or embryo. The jade is covered in tremolite mineral from extended burial the biconically drilled off set suspension hole with mineral deposits the sides of the sculpture shown extensive smoothing from long term use. Collected in HK 1980-1995 . Size 2.25" H by 1.75W weight 60G
Chinese Grey Jade pendant with Early or Tang style Dragon, nice smooth texture well carved with traces of black paint. Condition seems good may be a flea bite on the edge. Diameter is 2" weight 26 g
Ancient Hongshan Cicada Man Nephrite Jade pendant in green brown jade. The pendant hangs showing a cicada the other side is a mans face wearing a hat or head covering. The pendant with a large core drilled suspension hole. The body covered in Tremolite mineral growth. Collected in HK 1980-1995. Size H 2.75" w.75" weight 54 G
5000 year old Hongshan Nephrite jade Mother Goddess Amulet Pendant. Rare piece depicting a seated pregnant woman goddess with her hands over her abdomen. Biconically off set drilled suspension holes. The surface is covered with tremolite mineral growth . Nice red colored stone 62g size h 2.5" w 1" d 1" .
Collected 1980-1995 in HK
Hardcover book “THE BAUR COLLECTION: NETSUKE” by Marie-Therese Coullery and Martin Newstead in perfect condition. This book is number 716 out of limited numbered edition of 1500. One of the world's most important collections of netsuke is richly illustrated in this definitive volume. Arranged by subject with general subject description followed by exact description and photo of each netsuke...
Four (4) lotus pods莲蓬 with moving seeds莲子活动. Patina 皮光 is excellent.
The tiny frog has black eyes and is made of bamboo.
Chinese Hongshan Chicken Bone Jade Alien Mask Pendant.
The pendant has slightly off set biconically drilled suspension hole . The mask looks like the grey aliens from Roswell . Cool piece and wearable piece of ancient art. weight 32G size a bit over 1.5" high1.25" wide.
5000 year old Hongshan Pig Dragon amulet carved in green nephrite and is covered in tremolite deposits. Biconically off set drilled suspension hole. Collected 1980-1995 in Hong Kong. Size 1.75" by 1.4" weight 50g
Antique Chinese Nephrite Jade Pendant with a 4 Claw Dragon ,nice carving in green brown stone the dragon in the Tang style. Good condition some what appears to be burial debris upper r center. Just under 2" high just under 1.5" wide
Antique hand knotted wool carpet, Joshegan, Persia in navy and reds, tight weave with central medallion and border. Good condition.
Age: circa 1940s
Size: 4.5 x 6.7'
Japanese Wood Block Print, "Eisen" in black lacquered frame and mat, 18' x 14 for frame size, 14' x 9' for image size, Mt. Fuji background in bright orange color sunset, fishing boats going out in the Lake, and it is in good condition.
Six(6) panel Japanese Screen, early 1930's, 52" wide when all open, 8 1/2" wide for each panel, and 14" high, Water Color Painting of Japanese Farming Village Daily Life, boy on the Buffalo or Ox playing flute instrument while father is working in the farm, village people having lunch during lunch break by the lake, Monk is going rounds, village store owners are selling steamed buns in the mountain background, with brocaded silk border within black lacquered wood frame...
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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Netsuke representing a theatrical mask of Hyottoko - a perplexed peasant - carved by Ryoshu (born in 1912) - one of the best Japanese netsuke carvers of the 20th century (see p. 886 of NETSUKE & INRO ARTISTS AND HOW TO READ THEIR SIGNATURES by George Lazarnick). Wonderful expressive face, black and red ink highlights, beautiful finish to the surface. Signed RYOSHU on the back. Height 1 inch.
SHARDS OF IMARI
Two lumps of the shards of pottery/porcelain stuck to each other by the kiln-firing as accidentally and so uniquelly, around Meiji period (1868-1912), Japan. Combined condition: approx...
Netsuke carved by Ryoshu (born in 1912) - one of the best Japanese netsuke carvers of the 20th century. Netsuke represents a doll of Daruma (founder of Zen Buddhism) enveloped in monastic robe, and his eyes can pop in and out. Perfectly captured facial expression, beautifully incised and etched facial hair and 3 flowering chrysanthemums on his robe. It appears that the artist etched a different design on every piece of this model of his - see the other Darumas by Ryoshu on my site...
A fine and complete set of Tibetan saddle Rugs. The set is composed of a woollen saddle blanket in butterfly shape and a matching saddle seat cover. The central medallion decorated with pair of Snow Lions playing with pearls, beige on red ground; borders with stylised dragons, red and blue on beige borders. Snow Lion is the national emblem of Tibet. Large piece: L. 143 cm x 66 cm; 56 x 26 inches.
Seat: L. 89 x 64 cm; 35 x 25 inches.
Tibet first part of the 20th century...
Large lotus leaf 莲蓬 toggle with moving seeds莲子活动 and fish on top.
Hongshan Nephrite Dragon Cicada Toggle sculpture free standing. well sculpted with 3 lines at the abdomen and drilled suspension holes. Erosion and pitting and white tremolite throughout. Collected 1980-1995. Weight 66 G size L just under 3"
Hongshan Nephrite Toggle pendant of Face with a Cicada headdress. Unique piece with extensive use wear and tremolite deposits throughout. Weight 56G size standing height 1.75" hanging length 2.5" . Collected Hong Kong 1980-1995.
Hongshan Nephrite Turtle Toggle pendant sculpture with extensive tremolite deposits and signs of extended wear use. Size L 2.75" W 1.75" weight 60G . Collected 1980-1995
Hongshan Nephrite Alien Head Toggle Pendant with Tremolite deposits as well as mineral deposits throughout. Cool piece for the alien believers. Biconically drilled suspension holes showing heavy wear from prolonged use. Size L 2.5" W almost 1.75" weight 50G. Collected 1980-1995
Hongshan Chicken Bone white Jade Owl Or Bat Man mask Pendant. Well carved no damage wearable, off set biconically drilled suspension hole. Collected Hong Kong 1980-1995 . Weight 30G size 1.5" H by 1.4" W
Antique Chinese Tang style translucent White Jade Tiger. Well carved with russet color at back end and there is some burial dirt under tail area. This was collected in Hong Kong 1980-1995. Beautiful piece with no damage. Weight 114 G size L just under 4 " H just under 2".
Hongshan Nephrite Deer or Dragon head toggle sculpture, well carved and free standing . The Figure has tremolite deposits and erosion throughout . Well worn with no repair. Size H just 2" W 1.5"
Hongshan nephrite seated duck Figure Pendant Tremolite deposits and a well used biconically drilled suspension hole. Nice sculpture with heavy surface wear. Stable and wearable or just as a table sculpture. Collected 1980-1995.
Hongshan Nephrite Bat or Bear Man Head pendant, beautiful rust red orange color heavy heavy wear from countless years of wear. A wonderful ancient piece to wear today. Collected 1980-1995 , weight 40G size H 1.5" W almost 1.75
Hongshan Nephrite Rabbit Toggle pendant with white tremolite deposits throughout . The Biconically suspension hole shows signs of use . Collected in Hong Kong in the 1980-1995 . No restoration . Size L 2.5"
over 1.5" weight 54 G
Period Hongshan banded Agate Camel figure in a resting position. Rare piece well carved with wonderful erosion raising the bands in the material. Collected 1980-1995. Size L 3" H 1.75" weight 58 G
Vintage Japanese kiri wood round smoking set made from one piece of wood showing a bold beautiful grain. This tobacco smoking hibachi has a copper bowl and receptacle which are used to put a pipe or other smoking tools and ashes. Often used with tea ceremony,
it measures 3.5" high x 6.5" diameter.
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.
Fine Hongshan nephrite Owl Pendant Toggle , biconically drilled holes showing wear from extended use and tremolite deposits as well as mineral deposits, collected in Hong Kong 1980-1995. Beautiful distressed patina. Does not quite stand on his own. Size 2" by 2"