Catalog (1104)

A very rare and impressive SOLID BRONZE WINDHOUND DOG SCULPTURE mounted on a base. Elegant and flowing features enhance this artistic sculpture of the hound. Naturally formed patina,19th Century. Good condition. Size: L. 13 cm. x H. 12 cm. x D. 3 cm. Weight: 413 gr. including plexiglass stand.

A genuine Guangxu Da Ya Zhai Porcelain Turquoise Bowl (1875-1908) with period markings and a lobed rim. Size: H. 3.5" x 8" top diameter and 3" bottom diameter. Condition: Has a hairline and the rim is broken in one spot which has been glued and a small hole which needs filling (see photographs). Needs a specialist to restore the bowl expertly. For more detailed photographs of this bowl please go to our # 1093230

An antique Signed "ZEN-MYO GA" for the artist who drew the pictures, and "E-OKI" for the artist who made this Inro (see photograph 4) Japanese Gold Lacquer 6-Case INRO, ca. 1775-1850, depicting low relief scenes of 4 Ducks on one side and 3 Ducks on the other side in a Landscape with foliage, rocks and a river (on both sides). Interior is copper-gold color. Artist: ZEN-MYO GA (drawings); Artisan: E-OKI (made the inro). Condition: Good overall condition, some minor loss of lacquer/chips due to u...

A Blue & White Antique Chinese Porcelain Bowl with inside double ring around Lingzhi inner medallion depicting Shou Lao, God of Longevity seen riding on a Crane above crested waves. Triple ring above foot rim and band decor just below top rims as well as 4 outside Xuanzang Medallions and Chinese Character decor. Underglaze Character Marking. Condition: overall good, one hairline. Size H. 8.5 cm x 20 cm. diameter (3.25" x 7.75" diameter)

A matching pair of QING DYNASTY Blue & White Chinese Porcelain Stem Bowls with underglaze cobalt blue painting of figures outside, a double ring medallion and a border rim decor inside as well as double rings on the base. Fine condition. Size: 15.25 cm. diameter (6" diameter).

A rare antique scroll depicting 2 Japanese TANUKI RACOON DOGS (mangut) in their natural environment. Signed and with Seal bottom right. Good condition. Size: H.45.75" x W. 24.5" ( 116 cm. x 62 cm.). 19th Century

A rare INDO-PERSIAN Mughal Khanjar Dagger with a curved and finely damascended PAMOR blade. The scabbard/sheath and handle/blade are intricately and very finely inlaid with Gold and Silver detailing designs. The wonderfully shaped handle is exquisitely hand crafted as a 3-dimensional Lion's head. The dominant dense Pamor pattern of the blade resembles irregular annual rings of a tree trunk. This dagger comes with the original scabbard which is very rare in antique daggers. Very good condition. S...

A pair of antique Chinese wooden FOO-DOGS/LIONS, 19th Century. Very fine detailed hand carving. One with a pup (the female) and the other with a globe (the male) on detailed carved bases incorporating Buddhist symbols. Very good condition. Size: H. 22 cm.(8.75")

A fine Chinese Iron Red, Blue & White Porcelain Jar, Kangxi Mark. 5-Clawed Imperial Dragon. Good condition. Size: 18 cm. diameter, height 11 cm. Provenance: From a Washington D.C. private collection.

A fine Chinese Powder Blue Porcelain Vase, with double circle mark in deep cobalt blue. Good condition. Size: H. 19 cm. ( 7.5")

A rare and finely carved Apple Green Jadeite-Jade Tiger Head, 18/19th Century, China. Very decorative and also suitable to make fine Jewelry (Ring, Pendant, Bangle or a Necklace) if desired. Good condition. Size: Length 22.02 mm. x Width 23.24 mm. x Height 13.85 mm.

A QING Dynasty Bronze Censer finely engarved with various figures and flowers/foliage/people and animals, supported by 3 stylized Elephants as Support/Feet. Four Character Mark "QIAN LONG NIAN ZIH" on Base. Size: H. 17.5 cm. x W. 19 cm. (H. 7" x W. 7.5")

A genuine CARNELIAN ROMAN INTAGLIO, 19th Century. Suitable to make a great SEAL RING. Nice Warrior Head Engraving. Size: 1.6 cm. x 1.7 cm.

A refined and very rare QING DYNASTY iridescent Gray-Black-Blue Labradorite Snuff Bottle, 19th Century, China. Flat with high lustre polish and blue iridescent specks-reflections. Both sides have seldom encountered carved TAOTIE MASKS AND RINGS. Beautiful Jade stopper with spoon. Very good overall condition. Size: 7 cm. height (2.75"inches).Labradorite is Feldspar and generally considered a highly intuitive and mystical gemstone which grants protection from negativity. It is often used by healer...

A very nice Chinese QING DYNASTY, FAMILLE ROSE, TONG-ZHI (1862-1874) Polychrome Porcelain Bowl of the Period adorned with 4 Buddhist auspicious Symbols. Good condition overall. Size: 5.25" diameter x H. 2"

A seated CLOISONNE ELEPHANT which can secretly be used as a storage jar (perfect safe/hiding place for valuables!), 19th Century, China. Striking designs and colors, excellent workmanship. Good overall condition. Head and Ears removable. The lid can be put on the jar rim prior to mounting the head and ears to conceal it completely from view. Size: 11.5" ( 29 cm.)

A carved ancient CHINESE JADE PENDANT Strung with various JADE BEADS. The Jade Pendant has detailed carving and Chinese Calligraphy/Characters. Collector's Piece!

A very attractive Original Oil Painting in the Manner of Henri Joseph HARPIGNIES (1818-1916) of a French Provincial Village Scene depicting a Woman with Child. Oil on Canvass, signed lower left; Frame surround also retains Name lettering. Overall condition good, light craquelure, couple inconsequential small spots of restoration (lower center in trees), areas of frame retouched. 19/20th Century. Size: 15.5" H. x 11.5" W., framed 23" x 18" W. Provenance: Private Estate in Chevy Chase, MD., USA