Catalog: Antiques: Regional Art (664)

A very fine KANGXI PORCELAIN PLATE with waved border, underglaze blue with CRAB CENTER MEDALLION surrounded by various fish, reverse side decorated with foliage and flowers, 15 cm. diameter...

A rare BENJARONG POLYCHROME TEACUP, specially made for the Siamese Court and Nobility, late 18th Century. Good condition overall, has one inconsequential hairline. Tested with hot tea for 2 hours: does NOT leak! Size: H. 5.5 cm. x 9 cm. diameter.

A unusual Pair of Chinese Bronze Candlesticks, each depicting a Crane standing on a Dragonturtle. 19th Century. Good condition. Size: 28 cm. each (11").

A rare and very nice QING DYNASTY BRONZE ELEPHANT WITH CEREMONIAL VESSEL, elaborate trimmings, saddle and typical Chinese stylized eyes. Overall very good condition, bottom of saddle on one side has an inconsequential very small piece missing. Naturally formed dark patina. Size: L. 9.5 cm. x H. 9 cm. x W. 3.2 cm. Weight: 342 gr. Provenance: Private Collection.

A very fine Antique THAI BENJARONG PORCELAIN BOWL depicting 4 Thepanom Angels and 4 Kinarees (celestial Buddhist images) as well as floral/foliage on a black background, on the exterior. Made specially to order in China (Famille Noire) by the Siamese Royalty/Court and Nobility. Benjarong signifies 5-colors in Thai. The interior of this magnificent bowl is Emerald Green and has a Center Floral Medallion as well as polychrome floral decor on the top rim...

A stylized antique CHINESE BRONZE DRAGON-TURTLE with back hook. Bottom has Chinese Characters translating to: "May all you wish come to you". Height: 4" inches (~ 10 cm.)

A very detailed and attractive hand carved IVORY NETSUKE, depicing a man with a fan resting on a mat with an intricately detailed pattern on his coat. Signed by artist, circa 1820. Provenance: From a Private German Collection, Hamburg, Germany.

A delicate and very fine ORIGINAL QING DYNASTY PAINTING depicting a seated Guzheng Player in a garden while secretly being observed by two beautiful Maidens. Framed, with Chinese characters/text and Seal. Overall good condition. Size: 35 cm. x 32 cm. (~ 14" x 12.5" inches) framed.

A stunning Miniature Polychrome Oval Painting of SHAH JAHAN (1592-1666), 5th MUGHAL EMPEROR Mirza Shahabuddin BAIG MUHAMMAD KHAN SHAH JAHAN, framed, 19th Century. Very good condition. Size: 11 x 8 cm.

An extremely rare excavated ancient Chinese Bronze Finial/Scepter/Ruji with an oval fitting holding white jadeite jade, adorned with a finely carved flat end piece inset set with a cream colored jadeite jade carved with wave relief on both sides. Must have belonged to a high ranking nobleman. This bronze has a thick, crusty and naturally formed patina with malachite colored highlights. Base is hollow, so may have been mounted originally. Size: L. 33 cm. (13" inches). Weight: ~ 438 gr.

A rare LAOTIAN BRONZE BUDDHA IN DEEP MEDITATION (MARA VIJAYA). Difficult to find genuine Bronze Buddhas from Laos as most were made of wood because of the high cost and especially in this pose/position. Very good condition overall, late 18th Century. Size: 23.3 cm. x 12.6 cm. (9.25" x 4.75"inches). Origin: Private Collection Laos. RARE!

A very rare Giant Size Dry Lacquer Buddha Head on a custom made base (can be removed), Shan State, Burma, 19th Century. Very nice smooth Patina, some inconsequential wear, especially to individual hair curls, but excellent overall condition as shown. The Ushnisha or Flame on the top of the head is removable and most likely from a later date as is typical of such venerated Buddha images. Guaranteed 19th Century. Size: H. 76 cm. x W. 61 cm. x D. 41 cm. (30" x 24" x 16" inches)...

A very Handsome and Young BRONZE SCULPTURE OF AN ADOLESCENT, sculpture-volume after an Antique Model, mounted on a custom made stone base. Unknown 19th Century Artist. Size: H. 26 cm. x 15.5 cm. without the base. Weight: ~ 10 kgs. (~ 22 lbs.). Original was found in Marathon, Attiki in 1925 and dates 340-330 B.C. depicting a winner in an athletic event wearing a crown of victory; also called "Adolescent of Marathon".

An early Meiji Period (~1872) Bronze Censor with Scholar riding a Carp. Signed. Size: 25 cm. x 29 cm. x 16 cm. Weight: ~ 2.5 kg (~ 5.25 lbs.)

A striking White-Turquoise and Brown Chinese Glazed Male FOO LION, mounted on a Custom Made Wooden Base, late 19th Century. Size: H. 38 cm. without the base.

A 19th Century beautifully carved Chinese Apple Green Jadeite Pendant with Zoomorphic carvings. Size: 6.7 cm. x 3.4 cm. Leather Cord 84 cm. included.

A rare lost-wax SOLID BRONZE FAWN, most likely Tang Dynasty, fine naturally formed Patina. Good condition. Size: H. 6 cm. x L. 5 cm. Weight: 113 gr.

Wonderful SCULPTURES OF A PAIR OF MEIJI OR TAISHO JAPANESE METAL GIANT KOI FISH WITH MEN RIDING ON TOP. Elaborate bases finely decorated with DRAGONS and CLOUDS, and curved feet. Good condition overall, bottom screws on base of one replaced. Size: 13" inches tall, weight 25 lbs. for both (H. 33 cm., weight ~ 12 kgs. for both).