Gorgeous antique kimono in the best condition. Lined with red gauze silk, it is completely reversible. The color of the black silk has changed over the years to a very dark brownish gray evenly. The colors of the design are very classic Japanese colors as Imari red (brownish red) and same earth tone in every other colors. There is one tiny hole (1/16" in size) right by a family crest, Mon. There is no color loss inside.
Exquisite miniature music instruments in a small doll size, made out of bones (ivory like).
They are more elaborate than shown in the photos. Dimensions of the box are 5 5/8” x 3 7/8” x 1 1/8”. Circa, Taisho to early Show period, 1920 to 1940.
Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Silk Embroidered Military Rank Badge with Lion Shizi
It is 22.5 inches (57 cm) long by 10 inches (25.4 cm) wide.
It has loose threads, stains, frayed edges, and sewn together (as seen in the photos).
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An important long stock designed Ghurra with a hand carved on top, very fine condition , H 34 cm , more information on request
Important monkey mask from West India, H 30cm , wide 1! cm , depth 16cm, more information on request
Chinese Openwork 22K Gold Gems-Inlaid Ornament Marked, Early 20th Century
It is 3.8 inches (9.65cm) in length by 1.8 inches (4.6m cm) wide. It weighs 31.3 gram.
It is in good condition with no repairs, dents, cracks or chips.
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A woman's shawl from Waziristan dated to the early 20th century. Woven black cotton field with silk fringes, and intricate silk embroidery throughout. It measures 49 inches in width, 103.5 inches in length (124.5 cm x 262.9 cm). Condition is excellent, just some minor discolorations to be expected from a textile of this age. Waziristan ("land of the Wazir") is a mountainous region near the Northwest of Pakistan, bordering Afghanistan and covering some 11,585 km (4,473 sq mi)...
This is a woman's shift ("kurta") from Swat Valley, Pakistan. It measures 125 cm from one sleeve extended to the other; the gusset measures 24 cm; the bust 57 cm. From top shoulder to bottom hem it measures 91 cm. The sleeve opening is 17 cm. The embroidery technique is pink and red floss silk on indigo-dyed and black cotton depicting geometric shapes typical of the embroidery of the Swat Valley. Condition of this textile is excellent. Estimated age: mid to late 20th century.
Here is an archetype of the archaic statuary of western Nepal depicting a protector in standing position with hands clasped together in the ritual gesture of the Namaste, covered with an important black crusty patch of soot and offering, collected in a shamanic shrine in Jumla sector, very hard wood, evident signs of great age estimated at least from the middle 20th, H 70 cm, presented on a base metal
A Chinese Yixing Teapot, Qing Dynasty. Length approximately 19.8 cm (the tipspout to the handle) and height approximately 15 cm. Few tiny chips inside the cover rim and soft tiny chips at the tipspout. Good condition.
A Chinese Yixing Jar, Qing Dynasty/Republic. Height approximately 9 cm, width 13.5 cm (across handles). The jar has tiny chips inside the cover. Good condition.
A beautiful silver work with turquoise stones. The total of eleven large turquoise stones (oval cabochon cut) are mounted on the delicate silver filigree. Beautiful work. No damage to the stones; no cracks or chips. There is a “silver” mark on the silver clasp of the necklace.
The design is auspicious with the good luck charms such as a Chinese characters “shou” (coin-like small design) and bat...
This is a striking Japanese uchikake, wedding gown. The design on this gown is the sacred pine tree, “Yogo no Matsu”, and golden clouds. Pines in gold or gold clouds are often painted on silk screens or used as the background for a noh play stage. The wall paintings in the Kyoto Nijo castle, Kyoto, which were painted by Kano, Tanyu (1602-74) when he was in his mid 20s, are quite famous.
There is no visible image of God in Shinto religion, the oldest form of religion in Japan...
A Chinese Famille Rose Vase. Height approximately 28.2 cm. There are few parts missing color (photo number 8, 9, 10 and 11). Good condition.
A Rare and Exquisite Gilt Bronze Statue of Mazu, Goddess of Water, in Style of Ming Dynasty Emperor Yongle Reign Height: 13 3/8 inches (34 cm) Width: 6 1/2 inches (16.5 cm)
Condition Report: Good Condition
Provenance: Property of a MA Collection
Chinese Mixed Metal Silver Inlay Ink Box Marked ÔÀÓ¦
It is 0.65 inch (2cm) tall by 2.4 inches (6 cm) wide. It is 5.06OZ.
It is in good condition with no repairs, chips cracks, or dents except pitting at the side, surface scratch (as seen in the photos).
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Joker mask, thin but very hard red wood, H 29 cm , wide 27 cm
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This is an assortment of pieces in the Saxon sterling flatware pattern, issued by Birks. All items are currently in stock unless marked SOLD. These items are in excellent original unmonogrammed condition with no bends, dents, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs unless noted. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use...
Length approximately 16 cm (tipspout to handle). Height approximately 9 cm. A chip at the cover. A chip at the spout. In good condition.
A long stick design Ghurra, obvious signs of use and good age, height 37 cm, Thick 5.5 cm
Tamang people, Est central Nepal
Chinese Silver Tray with Dragon, Bamboo, Bird Marked "90 WH", Early 20th Century
It is 1.7 inches (4.5 cm) tall by 17 inches (43.3 cm) wide. It is 53 oz.
It is tarnished and has surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Rare Tang Dynasty Bronze Wine-Pot Mark of Prince of South Palace / Inlaid Gold-Silver Archaic Cicada-Character Motifs, Dragon-Handles and Mark of Prince of South Palace Height: 12 1/4 inches (31.12 cm)
Condition Report: Good Condition
Provenance: Property of a FL Collection
A Chinese Yixing Teapot, Qing Dynasty. Length approximately 19.4 cm (the tipspout to the handle) and height 15 cm. Few tiny chips at the rim of the teapot and oval-shaped grip on the cover is glued. Good condition.
Length approximately 22.5 cm. Height approximately 20 cm. A chip, a dent at the cover. New patina added. In good condition.
Length approximately 10.9 cm (the tipspout to the handle) and height 6 cm. The teapot has few chips at the handle and the cover. Good condition.
Kabuto maedate, or ornament that sits in the front of the Japanese helmet. Long-horned monster face with fangs and pointy ears and tufts of hair. Polychromed and gilded wood with horse hair and metal wire. Japan, 19th/ 20th century.
H 6 5/8 inches, W 6 5/8 inches.
Good condition, ear restored, a few abrasions
張大千 / 金裟水月觀音/善財童子造像 設色描金絹本立軸 1945年作 款識:浮圖樓閣立中央,點滴功勳岂自然。倒却沙竿回首望,繁華散盡梦如煙。佛弟子张大千爰題。鈐印:张爰之印、大千居士。
Zhang Daqian (1899-1983) 張大千/ A Magnificent Hanging Scroll of Guanyin (Goddess of Mercy) in a Gold Cloak w. Boy of Shancai & Golden Mastiff Dated 1945 Color with Gold on Silk Inscribed and signed with two artist seals...
Kabuto maedate, or ornament that sits in the front of the Japanese helmet. Long-horned monster face with big teeth and fangs and pointy ears. Wood with reddish color. Japan, 20th century.
Height 9 inches, width 8 ½ inches.
Fine condition
Chinese Yixing Teapot FONG ZING Marked & Signed
Description & Size: 8.25 x 14.73 x 10.16 cm (3.25" x 5.8" x 4")
Weight: 194 gram (6.84 oz)
Age: Mid 20th Century
Production: Handcrafted
This is a superb & beautifully handcrafted Chinese yixing teapot. The teapot has a nice & beautiful reddish clay patina with multiple inscriptions on one side & a nice carved wild bird & landscape on the other side...
Beautiful black Japanese wedding (Uchikake) in new condition, basting stiches still intact along the sleeves and other areas. The design is from the Heian Era (794-1192AD), imperial cart in pine trees. The gown is particularly well made and look better than our old photos. The colors are beautiful (no color loss), vivid yet elegant.
shamanic board deeply carved showing a shaman, seated and performing a ritual,wood with thick encrusted patina, size are 29x 16x 3 cm
Large storage jug of typical Shigaraki stoneware with small white inclusions, made in three sections, decorated in multicolor enamel and gold with a cat making a mouse train come to an abrupt halt. A cat, high back, hissing at the mouse going at the head of a train, makes the train come to a dead stop and the following mice tumble, roll, spill in a ripple effect. Funny details: tumbling palanquin, spilling fish, flying papers...
Kabuto maedate, or ornament that sits in the front of the Japanese helmet. Dragonfly. Gilded iron. Japan, 20th century.
L ca. 6 ¾ inches.
Good condition, one leg damaged.
A Group of 8(eight) Yixing Tea Cups. 2(two) teacups have 4.1 cm diameter and 2.6 cm height, 2(two) teacups have 4.6 cm diameter and 2.9 cm height and the other tea cups have 5 cm diameter and 2.9 cm height. The 2(two) tea cups which 5 cm diameter and 2.9 cm height have a hairline inside the cup (not appeared from outside).
Wonderful chagama, cast-iron hot water pot for Japanese tea ceremony decorated with a heron on each side, late Show period, 1970-1980. Signed Seiko (Sato).
Kama: 8 3/4" high x 8 1/2" diameter (22cm x 21cm)
Box: 9 11/16" x 9 7/8" x 9 1/4" (25.3cm x 25cm x 23.5cm)
opening: 4 1/8" (10.5cm) diameter
A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese white bronze teapot carving with Chinese characters of "Shou" longevity. In excellent condition except a tiny dent on the side of the pot,but it's almost invisible please see the photo. W:7" Sold