Catalog: Antiques: Regional Art (458)

Antique 19th century early Meiji Period, Japanese fine Satsuma ceramic large incense burner censer (Koro) decorated with various colored enamels and gold on a crackled cream ground. On one side, finely hand-painted with the garden scene depicting an enthroned emperor guarded by samurais and receiving the high-ranking dignitary. On the other side is a garden scene with two court ladies and children guarded by samurai...

A museum-quality antique (an identical bowl is in the collection of the Louvre Museum in Paris, link below) medieval Islamic ceramic bowl, 2nd half of the 9th century AD (3rd-century AH), Abbasid Caliphate ( الْخِلَافَةُ الْعَبَّاسِيَّة,) Susa.

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Ancient European Neolithic 5500 - 2750 BC. Cucuteni Trypillia Tripolye Culture sculptured ceramic figurine of a seated Mother Goddess.

This female ceramic figurine made by the Neolithic Age people known to scholars as the Cucuteni -Trypillia culture.

These people, known for their massive settlements that rivaled the earliest cities in Mesopotamia in size, flourished on the territory of Eastern Europe in what is now Ukraine, Romania, and Moldova from, 7,500 to 4,750 years ago...

Authentic ancient Luristan, Babylonian type bronze sword circa 1200 -1000 BC. A flanged hilt and blade finely cast in one piece. A very fine example of an authentic Ancient Luristan bronze dagger, of elegant form, from the Bronze Age circa 1200 -1000 BC. A tapering double-edged blade, a shaped hilt with an elliptical pommel, hollowed on each face for a pair of grip-scales...

Antique Chinese enameled plate, 19th century Qing (Ching) Dynasty period. Hand Painted to the interior with famille rose decoration of flowers and branches. The bottom marked in red seal.
Measurements: 15.5 cm (6 1/8 in) in diameter.
Condition: in good condition, no cracks no chips except for one repair to the ring...

Antique early 19th century dated AH 1217 (1802-1803 A.D.) Turkish Ottoman Empire, Islamic, hand-hammered tinned copper ewer. Bulbous body on short foot with curving faceted spout, the serpentine handle joining the body to the neck, domed hinged lid fluted and chased with five floral cartouches is surmounted by the bud finial...

Scarce authentic antique medieval Islamic ceramic bowl, Syria or Egypt from the 14th-15th century, Mamluk period. It rests on a disc-shaped short foot and is decorated with black and blue painted underglaze. The interior features a central medallion with a scrolling lotus flower, while the walls have a band of lotus petal lappets enclosing cloud-like rings...

This is an antique Islamic Indo-Persian aftaba ewer from the 18th-19th century, made in the Caspian Sea area.

It is a large, hand-crafted tinned copper piece with a flattened, bulbous shape and a long, hand-wrought baluster neck. The ewer has a hinged cover with an acorn finial, a swan-shaped spout, and an "S" scrolled handle with a dragon-head terminal...

An antique Hindu Indian bronze ceremonial bell handle from the 18th -19th century, India. It is made up of two back-to-back statues. One statue is of Hanuman, who represents friendship, loyalty, and service and is known as the monkey god. The other statue is of Garuda, a mythic half-man, half-bird who is said to fly everywhere to protect humankind...

A Fine antique African Diviner Janus Slit Gong Drum (Mukoku- Ngoombu), Yaka, D.R. Congo/Angola late 19th or first half of the 20th century. Finely carved drum forming a hollowed cylindrical body with a slit at the front side, surmounted by a Janus head on a short neck with large, pointed nose, protruding oval eye. Two brass bels attached to the neck on the twisted fibre cord.

The wood with fine old natural glossy patina. Mounted on the custom-made square iron base...

Antique 16th century Turkish Ottoman gold gilt-copper (Tombak) Islamic Amulet case (Ta'wiz-Muska) of hexagonal cylindrical form the bottom part adorned with engraved ornament. The upper part with two small integral rectangular suspension loops, allow the amulet to be suspended with a silk cord from the neck. originally held a Qur’anic verse...

Superb Quality antique 17th-18th century monumental Turkish Ottoman Islamic copper tray (Sini) of rounded form with upturned rim, engraved with a central roundel containing a six-pointed star- Seal of Solomon – Khātim Sulaymāni خاتم_سليمان surrounded by further concentric bands containing entwined split-arabesques, with alternating design of two-handed lidded jars and stylized domed buildings flanked by cypress trees.

REFERENCES:

1. A similar tray is published in the Sot...

Meiji period, Japanese Kutani porcelain teapot and the sugar bowl with covers, finely hand painted in gold, red, black and green with beautiful various images of butterflies in foliate scrolls. Booth Pieces hand signed on the bottom by the artist in Japanese characters.
MEASUREMENTS: Height of the tea pot: 20,5cm (8in) Width: handle to spout: 21cm (8 ½ in) Height of sugar bowl: 14,5 cm (8in) Width: handle to handle 16cm (6 ¼ in).
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SOLD Antique 18th-19th Century Central Asian Islamic Afghan warrior assembly, including Gun Powder Horn priming flasks and the horn sharpener for the Sword and dagger blade. The gun powder flask is decorated with incised elaborated geometrical design and adorned near the spout with a stylized animal head mounted on the side with an iron loop for suspension. The blade sharpener is pierced with a slot for suspensions, decorated on the side with a carved stylized bird and ornamented with brass stud...

Ancient Roman bronze fibula – brooch, circa 1st -3rd century AD.
CONDITION: in good condition except for missing iron clasp, nice green patina
MEASUREMENTS: 1 5/8 inches (4 cm) long.

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Antique 19th century Chinese Qing Dynasty extremely well carved ornate gilt wood figure of a laughing Buddha – Budai.

This seated deity wears a loose robe parted in front, revealing his large, protruding belly. His left hand resting on a raised knee, grasping a peach fruit string his right hand is holding the string of a cloth bag at his side.

MEASUREMENTS (approximately):

Height: 25 cm (9.84 inches).

Width at the widest point: 21 cm (8.27inches).

CONDITION: In good ...

Antique Middle Eastern Early Islamic Umayyad Caliphate Period: 7th – 8th century.AD. • (23 AH –184 AH) Islamic Bronze oil lamp with bulbous body, In the form of a toll cauldron long tubular spout slightly tapering towards the tip and mounted at the back with large leaf shape flattened handle.

CONDITION: Showing the age and usage. in good condition, considering its age of more than 1200 years, with no restorations or repairs, showing the age and usage with beautiful patina with areas o...

An antique ceramic figure from the Jama-Coaque culture of present-day Ecuador, dating back to 300 BC - 400 AD, is a remarkable pre-Columbian artifact.

It depicts a standing tall female figure with outstretched arms as if she welcomes the viewer. The figure is adorned with a necklace, a nose ring, bracelets, and a large headdress, which signify her elevated status.

Overall, this pre-Columbian artifact is a fascinating piece of ancient art that offers a glimpse into the rich cultural h...

Antique 18th -19th century Armenian Travelling Pen Case with inkwell, Divit Qalamdan from the Ottoman Empire stamped with Armenian Letters.

The rectangular section pencase with pronounced rounded terminals, one hinged, each engraved with floral vine, the barrel-shaped truncated rectangular inkwell with hinged cover and small turning latch.

Divit Qalamdan from the Ottoman Empire were traveling quill pen holders with attached inkwells carried by scribes serving both merchants and governm...

A very unusual antique 19th-20th century African ceremonial dagger with a carved and dyed bone grip in the form of a human figure, has a hand forged flat, double-edged shaped rusted iron blade with a elaborate leaf shape scabbard made of two pieces of stiffened hide sown together with twisted twine and adorned on the center with carved and dyed bone tribal ancestor mask within an intricate pattern made of dyed Cowrie Shells stitched to the rawhide.

CONDITION: Age and usage is showing, hilt ...

Antique Chinese 17th century, late Ming dynasty, copper spherical incense burner – censer (Xiangnang) attributed to Zhang Mingqi. The delicately hand hammered, and finely engraved spherical body is composed of two identical hemispheres joined by a bayonet fitting, divided into eight quadrants, finely hand pierced and chiseled with dragon heads, stylized archaic scrolls, peonies, and tendrils. The censer is affixed with a loop and a short, linked suspension chain. The surface of the copper was ...

Ancient Scythian iron short sword-dagger also known as an Akinakes, Acinaces or Akinak, dating back to the 6th-5th century B.C. and was found in the Northern Black Sea Region. It has a sturdy, double-edged tapering blade, a flattened hilt with a ribbed grip, a rectangular and butterfly-shaped guard, and a T-shaped pommel.

REFERENCES:​

1."De l'épée scythe au sabre mongol: Les armes blanches des nomades de la steppe IXe siècle avant J-C - XIXe siècle après J-C" by Iaroslav Lebedy...

Antique Chinese late Qing Dynasty Rare black Yixing large teapot and cover of tapering ovoid form set with an S-shaped pewter spout emerging from a pewter plaque shaped in the form of the frog adorned with pierced auspicious symbols, with two pewter bail handles attached by the iron rings to the bulging posts on shoulder which the front one is made of pewter.

The pierced cover stamped with two double gourd seals, a square shop seal with 'Yufeng' in both Chinese and Manchurian on the base, a...

Scarce and very important, Museum Quality, antique,16th century, Turkish Ottoman gilt copper (Tombak) Islamic saddle axe head Balta. The axe head features a flaring downward-curving blade, a central block reinforced with slender vertical ribs, and a protruding rear hammer of a square flaring section.

Each face of the axe has finely carved and engraved floral patterns, including blooming tulips and other flowers on punched ground.

The Ottomans considered tulip flowers, particularly in t...

This is a highly unique and rare antique Japanese dirk that dates back to the late Edo Period. It features an old Koto samurai tanto dagger blade with a signature inscribed on the tang. The signature is attributed to the swordsmith "Kaneyoshi" from Mino Province. The blade is from the early Muromachi period (Ouei era), which was approximately 600 years ago.

This dirk never has a crossguard and washers (seppa), and the mekugi-ana perfectly matches the mekugi. There is no gap between habak...

Antique Chinese cast bronze and hand-chiseled incense burner censer, signed with a seal mark in zhuanshu scripts, 18th -19th century, Qing dynasty.

The body of the censer is in the form of an elegant bombé vessel set with twin handles and four legs in the form of bamboo branches.

Two sides are decorated with rectangular panels hand-chiseled in a low relief on a punched background; one panel with a horned deer next to a tree, the other panel with a bird and a tree.

The censer base...

Ancient Etruscan Villanovan Impasto Ware vessel, ca. 8th Century B.C. of Biconical body, standing on a low splayed foot.

DIMENSIONS: Height: 6 cm (2.36 inches). Diameter: 9 cm (3.54 inches)

CONDITION: In its original unclean condition with age patina, the incrustation and mineral deposits, chipped,missing handles ,otherwise intact. No repairs or restorations.

Provenance: Ex-Old Canadian collection.

Antique 18th century Armenian ecclesiastical tinned copper incense burner censer, Ottoman Empire. A censer is made of hand-hammered tinned copper composed of rounded tiered dip bowl with scalloped rim, and domed cover repoussé, finely chiseled with four birded ascetic monks’ heads between four birds, most likely eagles. The center of the lid is pierced repoussé and chiseled with foliate scrolling tendrils.

This form of bird’s motives is very characteristic for Armenian art and religio...

Antique Vietnamese silver and copper inlay bronze censer incense burner with stand, 19th century, Nguyen Dynasty, Vietnam.

A compressed bulbous body raised on three short cabriole legs rising to a waisted neck under a galleried rim.

The exterior is inlaid with silver wire with three figures of peasants in the field carrying garden tools, and silver inlaid bands of bamboo branches separate the figures.

The bronze circular stand is supported by three scroll-form feet. The rim is inl...

Ancient ca. 800-450 B.C. central European Hallstatt culture. Celtic Bronze Torc Torque of penannular form, circular in section, with hammer-flattened terminals curled into delicate tubular loops.

CONDITION: beautifully preserved with a rich green patina.

Diameter (max.) 11.7 cm (4.61 inches). Weight: 60 grams.

Antique 19th century Meiji period Japanese Kutani porcelain incense burner Koro and cover, of compressed cylindrical body, with upright handles, resting on three feet, modeled in the form of stylised elephant heads. The front side decorated with delicately hand painted coloured enamel and gold, with a cartouche depicting the Japanese goddess of mercy, Kannon Bosatsu, amongst clouds flanked by cranes, the rear decorated with a cartouche enclosing birds in a flowering garden. A domed cover su...

An exceptional example of the antique Ethiopian Coptic Christian processional cross of unusual form 17th -18th century Ethiopia, Solomonic Dynasty.

The cross is made of cast copper alloy (white bronze) and has been pierced and engraved in openwork with an intricate pattern of interwoven lines, topped with small crosses. Two circular decorations flank the bottom of the cross; this motif refers to the divine halo of Christ. The cross is mounted on a tapering conical socket decorated with a...

Antique Chinese bronze censer (incense burner) in the form of the tripod vessel Li Ding with cover and rosewood stand, Ming dynasty (first half of the 17th-century).

The compressed globular body with a waisted neck and everted rim flanked by a pair of beast masks, set with upright bail handles, supported on three tall tapering conical legs.

The rounded sides are adorned with two panels; one is engraved on a punched ground with a horned qilin, birds, and two Lohans within the floral patt...

Antique 19th century Islamic Indo-Persian Qajar papier-mache lacquer hand-painted book cover with clean pages ready to write poems.

The bindings are rectangular, and the front and the back are finely hand-painted with central lobed medallions depicting various figures in domestic and garden settings surrounded by flower sprays and foliage within a further border of flower sprays. The inner sides are painted with birds and antelope amongst vegetation on a black background. The book has clea...

An authentic antique circa 500 - 1500 AD Pre-Columbian Tairona culture necklace formed of 187 beads of various shapes and sizes, made of Carnelians, shell and Green and Brown Stones. Naturally, it has been restrung on metal wire.
DIMENSIONS: Approximate length in a straight line: 48.3 cm (19 in).
CONDITION: Very good.

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This ancient Scythian bronze horse bit dates back to the 6th-4th century B.C. It was found in the Northern Black Sea Region and is a remarkable relic of history. The bit is made up of two-curved shanks that are designed to fit comfortably in a horse's mouth. It also features three rein rings that are integral to the bit's function, allowing the rider to control the horse's movements with ease. The craftsmanship of this bit is truly impressive and serves as a testament to the skill and artistry o...

Antique 17th century Chinese, Ming Dynasty, cast bronze and hand-chiseled incense burner (censer) with an elaborate rectangular body adorned with three bands.

The square-form censer is raised on four mask feet. The body is molded with archaistic bands of stylized dragons, lappets, and flower scrolls.

PROVENANCE: A 17th-century Ming Dynasty censer sold for GBP 3,750 (US$4,904) in Christie's London auction catalog "The Art of China: Including Private English Collections" in 2019. Plea...

Antique late Qing Dynasty Chinese cast bronze and hand-chiseled tripod incense burner censer, in the form of the Lotus flower. The sides are applied with twin Lotus blooms as the strap handles.

The censer base is bearing a seal mark in very unusual apocryphal spindly style of” Shuowen Jiezi “Script within a rectangular cartouche.

MEASUREMENTS:

Width across handles: 15.5 cm (6.1 inches).

Height including handles: 10 cm (3.94 inches).

CONDITION:

In very good condi...

A good quality Antique, 19th century, Meiji Period, Japanese Kutani porcelain plate - dish, with a thick and heavy body, extremely well potted, and beautifully hand painted and enameled with peonies and birds. Please note that this type of Kutani porcelain with a thick body was made generally for the domestic Japanese market. MEASUREMENTS: Diameter 25 cm (9 7/8 in) Height: 4.5 cm (1 3/8 in). CONDITION: In good condition: no cracks, no chips or repairs.

Very rare, antique arm guard, also known as vambrace, kolluk, or bazuband, from the 15th-century Mamluk or 17th-century Turkish Ottoman Islamic era. It is made of thick steel and hand-forged. The front panel of the arm guard has three concave flutings and is decorated with an arabesque pattern in the Koftgari technique, inlaid with yellow metal. There are two wrist splint plates that match the main panel. The edges of the arm guard have five small buckles for attaching leather straps.

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This exquisite antique ceramic bowl is a rare example of Islamic artistry from the Mamluk period in Syria, dating back to the 13th century AD (597 AH – 700 AH). The bowl's rounded conical shape and low-splayed foot indicate the period's distinct style. The bowl's body is adorned with an intricate design, covered in a rich turquoise green and brown glaze with splashes of other shades. Its unique color scheme, pattern, and historical significance make this bowl a remarkable piece of art.

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Ancient Scythian cast bronze horse snaffle bit bridle 6th - 4th century B.C. Northern Black Sea Region. It comprises two interlocking straight mouthpieces notched with ribbed patterns and ended with integral key headings.

This remarkable artifact is an ancient horse bit dating back to the 6th-4th century B.C. and was used by the Scythian people in the Northern Black Sea Region. The bit is made entirely of cast bronze and features two interlocking straight mouthpieces, each of which is no...

Antique Pre-Columbian Chimú Blackware Pottery Vessel ca. 1100 - 1532 AD. The middle part of the vessel is divided into four quadrants and decorated in relief featuring Naylamp/Naylap, a mythical god, standing with raised arms, as well as a scorpion with a human head, and a figure of an animal. Of these three figures, they wear large crescentic headdresses, the forth panel depicts two human figures holding large crescentic headdress. The background of each section has raised dots, representing r...

Antique excellent quality 19th century Jimpul Head Hunting Sword, Dayak, Kalimantan Borneo.

The Jimpul is a member in the family of heavy machete like swords of the Sea Dayak and the Kenyah people of Kalimantan (Borneo). Other members of the family are the Mandau, the Langgai Tinggang and the Niabor as well as few others. All associated with the head-hunting tradition. All share similarities but differ in the blade shapes and dimensions.

DETAILS: The hilt with pommel finely carved of d...

This exquisite hookah base is a rare antique that dates back to the early 18th century, originating from the Safavid Dynasty of Islamic Central Asia. The base is crafted from high-quality ceramic material and features an alluring turquoise glaze finish, adding to its appeal. The bell-shaped form is a classic design that is both aesthetically pleasing and functional, with a tubular neck that allows for easy attachment to the hookah stem. The flanged lip and collar provide additional stability a...

Antique Pre-Columbian, Chancay civilization, circa 1000 -1470 AD, terracotta effigy figure depicting Llama. This exquisite artifact is a unique example of Chancay pottery, crafted from earthenware and adorned with a beautiful slip decoration. The simplicity of the plain slip technique used to decorate this piece gives it a timeless elegance that is sure to captivate any admirer of ancient Peruvian art.

The Chancay were a pre-Hispanic archeological civilization that developed between the va...

Antique Medieval 12th-15th century A.D. hand-forged iron sickle, with slender blade and short flat tang.

This type of sickle was part of the equipment of mounted warriors, a tool useful during military expeditions to cut the grass for the horse. A knight should also have a leather or canvas bucket for watering the horse.

CONDITION: Corroded, in excavated condition, but well-preserved, in stable condition. Please see the photos as they are a part of the description.

MEASUREMENTS: T...

A superb quality ancient Pre-Columbian, Chorrera, ca. 9th–5th century B.C. Effigy vessel. A flat -bottomed compound vessel with a raised neck, slightly flared rim and three Anthropomorphic / Zoomorphic heads protruding from the shoulders, equidistantly positioned to provide a sense of balance to the overall composition of the vessel.

Details of the visages are nicely incised and delineated in repousse. Boasts a lovely redware finish and nice burnishing marks.

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Antique 16th-18th century Tibetan Buddhist gilt bronze Shrine including, base and mandorla for Buddhist deities, also known as 'parikara' or 'prabha' (aureole). The base is decorated with a row of lotus petals and a mandorla chiseled with a flaming pattern.

Since gold was more expensive centuries ago than in modern times, gilding is found only on the front.

CONDITION: It shows its age and use. It has an old patina and gilding with age-related wear.

MEASUREMENTS:

Height: 1...

Antique 18th century Turkish Ottoman Islamic large military copper standard Alam. Entirely handmade of solid copper, very thick and sturdy, "ALAM" is comprised of a central panel cut into the openwork with the prominent symbol of the Ottoman Empire, a crescent moon with a star.

The crescent moon has been finely hand chiseled with elegant thuluth Arabic calligraphy inscription in old Ottoman writing, "Osmanlıca yazı." The inscription is against a punched ground, and I could decipher onl...

Ancient MID-LATE BRONZE AGE circa 1500 - 1200 B.C. Central European Celtic Bronze spiral armband – bracelet, made from one continuous bronze wire, coiled at each end into two large spiral terminals. The spirals have been expertly crafted to sit opposite one another and vertically down the wearer’s arm.

CONDITION: beautifully preserved with a rich green patina.

MEASUREMENTS: Overall length: 8.7. cm (3.43 inches). Diameter of the spirals (max.) 7.5 cm (2.95 inches).

WEIGHT: 1...

This is an Achaean archer's arrowhead that was crafted in bronze using the V-shaped tanged technique. It belongs to the type VIII b category and dates back to the Bronze Age, which lasted from 1500 B.C. until the final phases of the Mycenaean period in 1100 B.C. Ancient Greek archers commonly used this type of arrowhead during the Trojan War.

REFERENCES: For related Greek - Achaean's V-shaped tanged arrowhead, please see:

1. http://www.salimbeti.com/micenei/weapons3.htm

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Rare ancient pre-Columbian Ameca-Ezatlán terracotta sculpture of a standing woman, 300 BC - 300 AD, from Jalisco region, in central-western Mexico.

The ceramic figure is exquisitely crafted and features a female standing with curvaceous proportions. She stands on arched feet with her arms stretched outward. Her broad shoulders and ample breasts give her a commanding presence. The sculpture is decorated with a necklace made of shell pendant and painted with white buff paint.

CONDITIO...

Antique Pre-Columbian Mayan circa 200 AD to 600 A.D. reddish terracotta small head wearing a headband.
CONDITION: showing its age and usage with patina with earthen deposits. Chipped.
MEASUREMENTS: Height: 3.1 cm (1 1/4in).

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Authentic Ancient 90-140 A.D. Roman Italian buff red Terracotta Oil lamp Loeschcke Type 8, with ring handle. Shallow plain concave discus: a single filling hole at center, and a groove and raised circle around edge. Slightly sloping shoulder and Incised base ring.

For similar lamp in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York please see the link below.

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/252896

Provenance: Ex Private old Canadian collection of antiques...

This is a remarkable piece of history - an Ancient Greek Minoan bronze short sword dating back to the Bronze Age between circa 1700-1400 B.C. The blade features a double-edged tapering design crafted with precision and expertise. A short tang is pierced with a rivet hole to attach a handle.

This ancient artifact serves as a testament to the skill and creativity of the artisans of the era.

REFERENCES: For related Greek Minoan swords, please see the link below:

http://www.salim...

Antique Thai gilded and lacquered bronze figure of a Siamese Jumbupati Buddha, Rattanakosin (Bangkok) First Period (1782-1851).

Clad in royal attire with extensive adornments, reflecting the fashion of the Thai royal court, the Buddha sits in a virasana (heroic posture) on a three-tiered pedestal.

His face with a thoughtful expression highlighted by downward gazing eyes, the Buddha sits in intense meditation.

Full lips, an aquiline nose, a decidedly oval face, and hair in the form ...

Magnificent antique Chinese Wucai procaine large baluster vase, 17th century, transitional period, circa 1650.

The vase is decorated to the body with finely hand-painted four large lobed panels with a band of Ruyi heads, all reserved against a trefoil ground of iron red.

Each panel encloses figures in landscape scenes. The shoulder is decorated with flower heads amongst profuse scrolling tendrils, and the base is encircled by a border of overlapping leaf tips.

CONDITION: In good ...

Antique 19th century Meiji period miniature Japanese Satsuma vase in the form of a small handled water bucket – Teoke. The exterior is finely hand painted with a group of 10 samurais, dressed in elaborated brocade kimonos, highlighted with gold. A raised border adorned with intricate geometric designs, in raised enamel and gold.
DIMENSIONS: Height: 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in). Width: 7 cm (2 3/4 in).
CONDITION: In good condition, no chips, cracks, or repairs.

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Antique, Chinese 19th century Qing Dynasty porcelain teapot and cover with a large rose medallion. The teapot has a tubular body with a uniquely shaped S-shaped spout and fabric-wrapped wire handles. The body is adorned with intricately hand-painted colorful enamel and gold motifs depicting various figures, exotic birds, butterflies, flowers, and more, all set against a white background.

MEASUREMENTS:

Height: 14.5 cm (5.71 inches).

Width including spout: 17 cm (6.69 inches).

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