Indian Hindu 18-19th c grey and white marble stone sculpture of a shiva lingam , this piece was temple used . A bit of information of this type of sculpture. For a sincere devotee, the Lingam is not merely a block of stone. It is all-radiant - talks to him, raises him above body-consciousness, and helps to communicate with the Lord. Lord Rama worshiped the Shiva Linga at Rameshwaram...
Thailand Haripunjaya Kingdom 9-13th c Stucco face fragment of Mara. This piece displays heavy Khmer influence . Stucco fragment from the facade of a temple. Size Size 8" by 9" by 14" overall height
Red, white, and navy blue hand woven wool coverlet, early 19th century, measuring 91" long by 74" wide. Woven in two equal sections, three fringed sides have the design shown in photos 1,3 & 4. The 4th side is hemmed and without the design. Excellent condition except for the hemmed edge which has holes along that side. Could be cut down and made a little smaller but perfect.......$15 for insured USA shipping.
19th century netsuke of a sitting boy holding a turtle with one hand, and trying to break its shell with a stone that he holds in the other. Unusual subject, strong early carving, wonderful wear consistent with age, beautiful patina with yellowing on the back, where netsuke was touching silk of the kimono. Nice textile patterns, Height 1.41 inches.
Chinese Lacquer Papier Mache Dish, 3/4" diameter, made during 18th to 19th century. Large Chinese Character in gold in the center on a very rich dark red lacquer background. There are some red lacquer loses around the rim.
Ming Dynasty carved wood figure of a Lokapala or guardian king , this piece is interesting in that it had been in a fire and the temple decided to rework the piece by layering rice paper and re lacquering and gilding the piece, there are some remaining hair.Size H 12"
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OLD 1890’s Venetian SALVIATI SEA HORSE Art Glass Compote Base!!! The piece is the bottom half of a compote, but its extremely rare to find one anywhere! The last one I saw sold for over $5,000!!! Even though the piece I have is the bottom part, I think it is an amazing example to have for any collector. The Seahorse has GOLD FLECKS throughout, with an applied harness with little pink dots. The Fins and tail are without damage...
Han Dynasty Bronze Figural Pendant, nice patina and encrustation, wearable size of figure H 2" w 1"
This sterling souvenir spoon of Christopher Columbus and the Santa Maria in is excellent condition. It was made by Codding Brothers & Heilborn circa 1891.
It depicts the bust of Christopher Columbus on a twisted handle and the Santa Maria in a gold wash bowl.It is 4" in length.
This is a decorative early 19thC Chinese Famille Rose porcelain plate, the soft white ground wonderfully painted with enameled birds, butterflies, and flowers. Measurement: 8 in.; Condition: Good with some gilt wear to rim and several rim chips.
Chinese Ming Dynasty green glazed burial figure of an attendant holding a wine pot . Size 8" by 3"
Beautifully carved butter churner guide ("Ghurra' or "neti"), decorated with a relief rope and chevron design. Wood, with fine dark-brown patina. Himalayan Region. Length: 11 1/4" (23,5 cm). The piece is nicely mounted on a custom wood stand. Obvious signs of use and age, otherwise very good condition. NOTE: the "ghurra" was collected in situ in the early 1970s, during my 20 years stay in Asia.
Stevens & Williams Vaseline Opalescent Epergne stands 13" tall, made in the 1880's! The base is 8" wide. Has a couple of very small bubbles within the bowl. Otherwise, it has no chips or scratches. Excellent condition for something made in the 1880's. The bowl is swirl optic while the horn stem is heavily ribbed. Any questions, please ask.
This spoon was made by Paye & Baker Mfg. Co. of North Attleboro, Massachusetts back in 1881. This spoon is 6" in length.
Prehistoric Neolithic Chinese stone Scraper on Custom Stand , center hole ancient break to one end . Size 3.25" by 2.25" overall on stand 5.5"
This sterling souvenir spoon of Albany, New York shows the state capital building in a cut out. It is an unknown maker to me. It is in excellent condition. This spoon is 5 5/8" long
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892)
Itsukushima Moon
No. 21 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: Very good...
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892)
Monkey-Music Moon
No. 92 from the series "One Hundred Aspects of the Moon"
Date: 1892.
Size: Oban...