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This an exquisitively carved Baroque Crucifix, probably made in Spain in the Early 18th Century in the manner of The Christ of Clemency (Cristo de la Clemencia) of the Seville Cathedral, Spain. The Christ's body displays, in a lifelike manner, the ribcage pressed against his stretched skin, and carefully rendered arms and leg muscles, with visible veins, to highlight his humanity. The hands perfectly carved (the left hand missing portions of fingers), and feet with well-delineated toes and nails. A crown of triple spikes rests over his head that shows a well-rendered lifelike hair. His head is turned down to the right. The crucifix preserves its original fittings, which is extremely rare for a crucifix of this age. The cross is made of two natural pieces of wood, painted in black, but now well patinated with the passage of time, which is adorned with incised carved lines within geometrically shaped areas where the hands and feet rests, that have been gilded with real gold. The ends of the cross covered with real silver cups. The cross is inserted in a base that also sports a silver band on its bottom. Excellently preserved original condition. The Cross and base measure 24.5 inches The base measures 5 squared inches on the bottom and 4 squared inches on top The Corpus measures 11 inches tall, and 10 inches wide

This a Large Wooden Carved Polychrome Crucifix made during the Early part of the 18th century possibly from Cypress wood. It was made in the manner made popular by the Spanish for the making of religious figures/sculptures from the 12th century, which consisted of carving the sculpture from light wood (cypress), then covering it in layers of Gesso (Yeso), the flesh tones of the face, arms, torso an legs were applied by a painter, and finally, 'Estofado' was applied to embellish the drapery (cloth) with gilded touches. This sculpture has been carefully carved to show the image of Christ. The anatomy is intact for the most part; its only missing a couple of finger from each hand, which is remarkable, given that this statue has been around for about 200 years. Most of its colors remain as originally applied on about 98% of the corpus body; even the bright color of the blood remains as originally done. The painting in the entire sculpture has acquired a darker color or patina due to its age. It seem as though the sides of its loin cloth has been partially cut on both ends (right and left) and gilded, but it must have been generations ago, because they show some worm holes that are inactive. Otherwise, it remains in its original condition. Normally, sculpture of this age are missing flakes of skin on various parts of its corpus; showing the underlying gesso, but the skin and its colors remained as when it was originally made The cross, which appears original to the corpus, also made of wood and painted brown, shows its original decorative gilded convex lines. The are also some worm holes, although inactive on the upper portion of the cross. Excellently preserved original condition. The Cross measure 30 inches tall and 12.25 inches wide The Corpus measures 16.5 inches tall, and 9.5 inches wide

This is a Large and spectacular Blue and White Chinese Figurine of a Louhan III - Impressed mark on the bottom MEASUREMENTS Height: 20 inches (50cm) Width: 7 inches (18cm) at the base Weight: 12 lbs Figurine is in excellent condition - no chips or repairs

This is a Large and spectacular Blue and White Chinese Figurine of a Louhan II - Impressed mark on the bottom MEASUREMENTS Height: 19 inches (48cm) Width: 7.5 inches (19cm) at the base Weight: 12 lbs Figurine is in excellent condition - no chips or repairs

This is a Large and spectacular Blue and White Chinese Figurine of a Louhan - Impressed mark on the bottom MEASUREMENTS Height: 18 inches (46cm) Width: 9 inches (23cm) at the base Weight: 10.2 lbs Figurine is in excellent condition - no chips or repairs

This is an excellently carved Antique Zitan Wood Ruyi Scepter with Celadon Jade Gourds A peculiar but very charming Chinese made Zitan wood Ruyi Scepter with Celadon Jade carved as Gourds that have been placed along the length and back of the Scepter. Not a very familiar design, although very charming and attractive. The curving hardwood Scepter, like Zitan, of a dark brown wood color extensively carved all throughout, in high relief, with vines and Lingzhi, a type of mushroom whose head resembles a stylized cloud and is associated with long life. It carries six celadon jade gourds, two on the Ruyi head, three strategically placed along the curves of the vine on the front of the Ruyi handle, and a single gourd placed on the back of the Ruyi handle. Excellently preserved original condition. Length: 33cm (13 inches) Width of the Ruyi Head: 4.0 inches

Very Fine Gilded Bronze Cloisonne , depicting Chinese Auspicious Symbols and geometric patterns, with incised four-character Qianlong Mark, as shown in the listed photos This bottle is in remarkable preserved condition. Bottle Measurements Height: 2.46 inches (6.2cm) - not including Cloisonne stopper Width: 1.76 inches (4.4cm) Thickness: 0.76 inches (1.9cm) Weight: 1.8 ounces

This is a fine Chinese Laque Burgaute (gold, silver, and iridescent mother-of-pearl foil inlaid into black lacquer) Snuff Bottle in an oval shape. The body, sides, bottom, neck, and shoulders decorated with geometric patterns and floral designs. The center medallions on both sides of the bottle, and the top of the original stopper decorated with a geranium flower, which symbolizes happiness, good health, good wishes, and friendship. The bottom has a mother-of-pearl inlaid of a flower. This great looking bottle is in excellent preserved condition. Bottle Measurements Height: 2.24 inches (5.7cm) - not including stopper Width: 1.64 inches (4.2cm) Thickness: 0.87 inches (2.2cm) Weight: 0.4 ounces

This a Large Wooden Carved Polychrome Crucifix made during the 19th century possibly from Cypress wood. It was made in the manner made popular by the Spanish for the making of religious figures/sculptures from the 12th century, which consisted of carving the sculpture from light wood (cypress), then covering it in layers of Gesso (Yeso), the flesh tones of the face, arms, torso an legs were applied by a painter, and finally, 'Estofado' was applied to embellish the drapery (cloth) with gilded touches. This sculpture has been carefully carved to show the image of Christ. The anatomy is intact in its entirety. All the fingers, toes remain in place, and the its skin is whole. The original paint remains as when it was applied on 98-percent of the sculpture. This is very remarkable for a work of art that has been around for more than a hundred years. The painting in the entire sculpture has acquired a darker color or patina due to its age. Otherwise, it remains in its original condition. The corpus is placed on an antique French Cross with fine incised carvings and thorns. Normally, sculpture of this age are missing flakes of skin on various parts of its corpus; showing the underlying gesso, but the skin and its colors on this corpus have remained as when it was originally made. Excellently preserved original condition. The Cross measures 26 inches tall and 13 inches wide. The Corpus measures 17. 75 inches tall, 12 inches wide, and 3-inches deep.

This a superbly Carved Crucifix was made from Walnut, both cross and corpus. Walnut is used on large sculptures such as this one, because it does not brake while the artisan is working it, and because it lasts a very long time. This large cross features a detailed hand carved sculpture of Jesus nailed on a wooden cross with forged iron-styled nails over his hands and feet. The large sculpture is well-proportioned and has realistic details throughout the body, face, and hair. This life-like religious crucifix is in outstanding condition and impeccable fine finish. The Cross measure 45.5 inches tall, 27.5 inches wide, and 1.5 inches thick The Corpus measures 24 inches tall, 20 inches wide, and 4-inches thick The entire sculpture weighs 9 pounds

This is a LARGE, very seldom seen, Buddhist Temple Ceremonial (Taiko) Drum with Stand. Taiko means that the drum is beaten with a mallet or drumstick. According to Japanese history: the first use of taiko was as a battlefield instrument; used to intimidate and scare the enemy –a use to which drums have been put in many cultures. In addition to the martial aspect, taiko has been used in the most refined cultural settings as well. Taiko were definitely used in the opening celebrations of the Todaiji Buddhist Temple in the sixth century and quickly incorporated into the Imperial court music. Certain taiko have gone on to become some of the most elegant and beautiful of all Japanese instruments. Taiko has continued to find a place in religious ceremonies, both Buddhist and Shinto. Some Buddhist sects use taiko to represent the voice of Buddha, and Bon dancing in summer is centered on Buddhist rites. It was used in village Shinto rites to offer up prayers to the Gods. In addition, the village festivals were celebrated with the sound of drumming. These festivals developed a rich body of traditional taiko rhythms, now a never-ending source of inspiration to modern players. The make a (Taiko) Drum, a skin a mounted on either side of a cylindrical trunk or wooden bucket. It is made to vibrate or emit sound The sound is fine tuned according to the diameter of the mounted skin and the length of the trunk. This (Taiko) drum is exactly as depicted by 鳴物 Narashimono, Percussion Instruments at Buddhist Temples. A graphic of this 18th/19th century document is shown in photo #11 and #12. The stand is inscribed on the right and left upright poles, and is dated Showa 38 (1964). Additionally, the drum is inscribed on its left side with an offering or a poem made by the family or group who donated the instrument to the temple. This Taiko Drum comes with a "no bo" or mallet that is original to the Drum, and with a traditional stand (photo #12) that has the following measurements: Tall: 41 inches Wide: 40 inches Weight: 28 lbs The Drum is 19 inches in Diameter and 8.5 inches in Depth. The skin is very tight and gives a deep reverberating sound. This rarely seen (outside of Japan) Taiko Drum is in excellent condition. NOTE: The stand has to be disassembled for shipping. The stand and drum require two large boxes for shipping

This excellent 19th century WKC (Weyersburg, Kirschbaum & Company, Solingen, Germany) Imperial Hunting Cutlass is 22 inches in length. The mounts are composed of beautiful brass throughout the hilt and scabbard. The pommel area has a fluted nut at the top center of the cap which acts as a threaded tang nut. The pommel has a smooth upper surface with curved edges featuring line decorated sides. The ferrule below is also lined, having otherwise smooth surfaces. The crossguard features the plain center block area on both sides and the quillon arms go outward in the shape of deer’s hooves. The hair is simulated from the deer’s legs from hand enhancing into the metal. The left guard goes upward the right guard goes downward. Below is an interesting clam shell having scalloped edges. In the center area it features the eight-rayed, faceted silver star that bears the eagle surrounded by the order motto "SUUM CUIQUE" - To each his own - and the double laurel branch engraved in gold on white enamel. There is hand work evident to the renderings. The grip really ties in these interesting mounts. It is a thick stubby stag antler, having tan and brown colors to the raised grains. It tips slightly to the left and was obviously chosen for its specifications that almost exactly fit the ferrule and pommel cap with little trimming required. This weighty stubby grip is decorated with three leafless acorns with finely checkered caps. A most fetching hilt here, much different in style than most. The blade has a fuller down to three quarters of its length. It has been cleaned and polished with most details of etching worn away. Edge has been sharpened. Blade length is 16 inches. The scabbard retains its original black leather with some scratches and signs of wear. It is decorated with twin accent lines that run the length of the edges on both sides. The brass mounts have scalloped edges and are retained by staples. The lower mount is enhanced with dual lines and has a couple of scratches and lined dents, while the upper mount its in excellent condition and features a fine acorn-shaped lug with nice detail to the acorn cap

Finely carved Japanese Netsuke Depicting a Kappa laying on top of a Shell. According to Karl Schwartz, in his book 'Netsuke Subjects', Kappa is a Goblin who lived in rivers, having a body resembling a frog with a carapace like a turtle. Its head is similar to that of a Monkey with a cavity on top which must always be filled with water. It is mischievous and is often in love with young girls. This wonderful miniature sculpture was carved by Kozan, a little known artist, dating back to Early 19th century. This piece bears his Kozan signature on the bottom of the shell, near the himotoshi. Netsuke measures two inches (5.1cm) wide, 1.66 inches (4.2cm) deep, and 0.96 inches (2.4cm) tall. It is in excellent condition

This is an excellently and intricately carved boxwood very charming netsuke,made by the native of Ukraine Alexander Derkachenko. It depicts a kneeling man appearing to take a brake from carrying a giant fish. Signed in seal form. Netsuke is stained in tan color. It measures 1.0 inches (2.5cm) wide, 1.75 inches (4.5cm) tall, and 1.5 inches (4.0cm) in length. It is in outstanding condition, as may be seen in the posted photos. Alexander Derkachenko is a contemporary artist born in Sambor, Ukraine, in 1964. He began carving netsuke in 1990, while he has working as lead engineer at the Kiev Aircraft Factory. His works have been exhibited at art galleries in Kiev since 1993. He is a member of the International Netsuke Society, and he has been the President of Ukrainian Netsuke Society since 2002.

This is an excellent and intricately carved very charming small netsuke, made by our own Pennsylvania native, David Carlin. He describes it as a "Small, finely detailed representation of the bottom half of a man seeming to be passing through a tombstone with "RIP" etched on it. Daisies are carved on the other side of the tombstone instead of the man's head, giving new meaning to the phrase.” . Netsuke is heavily polished. It measures: 0.75 inches (2.0cm) in depth; 0.75 inches (2.0cm) wide, and 0.75 inches (2.0cm) tall. It is in outstanding condition, as may be seen in the posted photos. The artist values this netsuke is t $1,800.00. David Carlin made this netsuke in 1981.

This is an excellent and intricately carved very charming netsuke, made by our own Pennsylvania native, David Carlin. He describes it as a "Model of 3 elderly bearded gentlemen, each leaning on the back of the other with the first two carrying blind man's canes. The third holds a bottle into which "DC" is etched in a double square cartouche. Each dressed in a robe with a rope belt.”. Natural Himotoshi is formed by the first Blind Man's arms. Netsuke is heavily polished. It measures: 2.5 inches (5cm) in length; 0.60 inches (1.5cm) wide, and 1.25 inches (3.0cm) tall. It is in outstanding condition, as may be seen in the posted photos. The artist values this netsuke is t $2,500.00. David Carlin made this netsuke in 1983.

This is an impressively preserved Terracotta Tomb Pottery, Sancai-Glazed figure of Lu Dongbin, one of the Eight Immortals. He is one of the most widely known of the Eight Daoist Immortals and considered to be the leader of the group. He is thought to have lived during the Tang Dynasty (618-906) and he is depicted as a scholarly gentleman. He appears sitting on a stool, holding a fan. The glazed remains on most of the figure's body, except on its head and skirt of the stool, and the figures preserves most of its original features. It has only a couple of chips at the based of the skirt base. MEASUREMENTS Height: 8.0 inches (20cm) Width: 3.25 inches (8cm) Weight: 15.6 oz

This is a rare and unique (one-of-a-kind) Snuff Bottle made from Gourd. I HAVE HAD AND HANDLED THOUSANDS OF SNUFF BOTTLES, AND I HAVE NOT SEEN A SIMILAR BOTTLE BEFORE). Is is shaped in the form of an old Chinese Wine Storage Canister. It has a square slightly raised footing with a raise oval pad in the middle. It is molded and shaped into squares and similar height rectangles to form a canister with a long cone shaped neck, and wide mouth. The material has also been carved all around in imitation of old brown leather. Its color has darkened with age. It comes with an orange aventurine stopper and bronze collar. This rare and curious bottle is in excellent preserved condition. Bottle Measurements Height: 2.12 inches (5.4cm) - not including stopper length: 1.41 inches (3.6cm) Width: 1.06 inches (2.7cm) Weight: 0.6 ounces