The glasses made of smoky crystal. Minor chips to the tortoiseshell, some of the metal hinges have been replaced in the old days. Very good condition considering the age. China, late 19th century. Width 13, 5 cm. H. 5 cm.
Jack Nelis Asian and Tribal Art
SOLD TO TAIWAN
SOLD TO TAIWAN
With very fine gold thread embroidery on both sides and the original strings with glass beads. China, 19th century. Measurements: H.8 cm, W.11,5 cm. Excellent condition.
An export blue and white plate decorated with a bird and floral patterns. Kangxi period (1662-1722). Marked with an Artemisia leaf. Diameter 27 cm. The silver handle was added in 1854 by the wellknown Dutch silversmith J.M. van Kempen in Utrecht(later in Voorschoten). In the 19th century it was very fashionable in The Netherlands to add silver mounts, lids and handles to antique porcelain objects. Silvermarks: walking lion (silver grade 835), minerva head, maker's mark and year letter U for 1854. Condition: the plate has minor chips to the footrim, otherwise perfect, on the silver handle the top part of one of the leaves is missing.
Jack Nelis Asian and Tribal Art
Sold to the USA
Sold to the USA
Wonderful and complete sculpture of Padmavati, a Hindu goddess who is worshipped as an aspect of the goddess Lakshmi, but who also plays an important role in Jainisme as the protecting goddess of the 23rd Tirthankara. (note the Tirthankara figure on her forehead. H. 22 cm (9 inches). Condition: excellent, nice wear due to intensive worshipping (Puja). Original back plate. Provenance: private collection Belgium.
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SOLD TO THE USA
SOLD TO THE USA
Depicting one of the 24 Tirthankaras with his attendants. His eyes inlaid with silver or electron. Lots of wear due to extensive worshipping. Judging by the beautiful dark brown and green patina, this is an excavated piece. H. 13,5 cm (5,5 inches). Provenance: private collection The Netherlands.
Wonderful sculpture of South Indian origin, depicting the god Rama, inlaid with gold and a ruby or similar stone. Excellent wear and patina. H. 11 cm (4,5 inches).
Very fine sculpture, depicting Durga, the mother goddess, with eight arms holding weapons, riding on a tiger (visible on the left). H. 10 cm (4inches). Good wear an patina. Provenance: private collection Belgium.
Wonderful early sculpture, depicting a Chinese saint or deity. China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). H. 35 cm. Condition: expected age wear.
In bhumisparsa mudra (calling the earth to witness). Carved in hardwood, then lacquered and gilded. H. 52 cm. Condition: wonderful original condition with expected age wear.
Provenance: Dutch private collection.
Depicting a sitting Tirthankara and his attendants. H. 7 cm (2,8 inches) Provenance: private collection Belgium.
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SOLD TO FRANCE
SOLD TO FRANCE
A very rare lacquered wood opium box. The outside decorated with poems, seals flower branches and a bird. The lid with brass handles. When folded out the lid and front become a tray. The box offers place to 5 pipe bowls and a lamp and has two drawers for tools. At the back of the mirror there is another compartment.Under the drawers there is space for a small metal tray. A very rare piece of opium paraphernalia. China, late 19th to early 20th century. Dimensions (closed): 23 x 16 x 14,5 cm. Excellent condition with expected age wear.
Decorated with floral patterns and Buddhist symbols. H. 6,5 cm D. 15 cm. The glaze with age cracks and some firing flaws. No damage or repair.
Jack Nelis Asian and Tribal Art
SOLD TO AUSTRALIA
SOLD TO AUSTRALIA
Decorated with honeycomb motif. H. 7 cm, D. 15 cm. The glaze crackled due to age and with firing flaws. Miniscule rim crack. No damage or repair.
Jack Nelis Asian and Tribal Art
SOLD TO AUSTRALIA
SOLD TO AUSTRALIA
Decorated with horseriders. The glaze with age cracks and firing flaws. No damage or repair.
H. 6 cm, D. 14,5 cm.
Decorated with flying horses. H. 7 cm, D. 14,5 cm. No damage or repair, only firing flaws, normal for the period.
A very unusual piece that I've never seen before. Possibly this lamp was made as an advertising piece for a lamp shop, or maybe it was used in an opium kit. The foot has decorations in reliëf, covered with enamels.
H. 25 cm (10 inch), D. 21 cm (8,5 inch). Condition: two minor chips to the enamel. The glass seems to be original.
The cloisonné stand decorated with rat and vine motif (symbol of long life). H. 18 cm ( 7 inch), D. 10 cm (4 inch). Condition: one chip to the enamel.
With very fine engraving. The lid decorated with email cloisonné. H. 6,5 cm, W. 6 cm, D. 3 cm (2.7 x 2.5 x 1.25 inch) Minor chips to the enamel on the lid. China, 2nd half 19th century.
Jack Nelis Asian and Tribal Art
SOLD TO SINGAPORE
SOLD TO SINGAPORE
The pipe made of bamboo, the ends made of ivory. Engraved paktong saddle and a plain stoneware bowl with maker's mark. China, late 19th century. L. 49 cm (20 inch). Condition: age cracks in the ivory, wonderful patina.
Jack Nelis Asian and Tribal Art
Sold to Singapore
Sold to Singapore
Shaped as a pile of coins, the lid made of a real silver coin. Hallmarked at the bottom. H. 24 mm, D. 18 mm. (1 x 0,75 inch)
Jack Nelis Asian and Tribal Art
Sold to Singapore
Sold to Singapore
In the shape of a squirrel. Finely engraved. The knife made of steel. Length 7,5 cm (folded) and 11 cm (opened). China, ca. 1900
Depicting a Tirthankara surrounded by consorts, elephants and figures in seated posture. The shrine is inlaid with copper and silver. A very dine piece from Gujarat. H. 15 cm (6 inch). Provenance: private collection Belgium.
Decorated with a bird on a rock and flower panels. Diameter 14 cm. The footrims with attached oven sand, often seen on porcelain from this period. Wanli (1573-1619). Condition: one saucer with a hairline crack.
Sandstone head of a goddess, from the famous erotic temples of Khajuraho, India. Chandella period (950-1050). The head is 32 cm (13 inch) high. Head plus stand 45 cm (18 inch). Museum quality piece. Provenance: private collection Belgium.
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Sold to Belgium
Sold to Belgium
With an unusual blue and purple glaze and red and black painting. Burial gifts, China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). H. 16 cm (6,6 inch), L. 19 cm (7,5 inch). Wonderful condition with aprropriate age wear.
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SOLD TO HONG KONG
SOLD TO HONG KONG
Well proportioned with a nice facial expression, fine engraving and wonderful patina. H. 48 cm.
From Maharashtra or Karnataka. H. 14 cm. The 23rd Tirthankara is symbolized by the cobra, which is modeled on the back of the figure.
Provenance: private collection Belgium.
A very fine and detailed piece inlaid with silver and copper. In the center a sitting Tirthankara. Beautiful wear and patina due to centuries of worshipping. H. 13 cm. Provenance: private collection Belgium.
Jack Nelis Asian and Tribal Art
SOLD TO CHINA
SOLD TO CHINA
China, Han Dynasty (206 BC - 221 AD). Diameter 8 cm. Excellent condition.
Jack Nelis Asian and Tribal Art
SOLD TO CHINA
SOLD TO CHINA
China, Han Dynasty (206BC-221AD). Diameter 9,5 cm. Excellent condition and patina.
Jack Nelis Asian and Tribal Art
SOLD TO CHINA
SOLD TO CHINA
Flower shaped mirror, decorated with birds and animal between floral patterns. China, Tang Dynasty (618-906). Diameter 9,5 cm Excellent condition.
Jack Nelis Asian and Tribal Art
SOLD TO SWITZERLAND
SOLD TO SWITZERLAND
Very good size, beautiful patina. China, Han Dynasty (206BC-221AD). Diameter 14,5 cm.
Jack Nelis Asian and Tribal Art
SOLD TO SWITZERLAND
SOLD TO SWITZERLAND
Rare and large bronze mirror, decorated with two fish between waves. China, Song Dynasty (960-1279). Diameter 15,5 cm. Good condition and wonderful patina.
Jack Nelis Asian and Tribal Art
SOLD TO CHINA
SOLD TO CHINA
China, Han Dynasty (206BC-221AD). Diameter 11 cm. Excellent condition, good patina.
Jack Nelis Asian and Tribal Art
SOLD TO SWITZERLAND
SOLD TO SWITZERLAND
Rare and large bronze mirror, decorated with ship at sea. China, Song Dynasty (960-1279).
Diameter 17 cm. Wonderful patina.
Jack Nelis Asian and Tribal Art
SOLD TO SWITZERLAND
SOLD TO SWITZERLAND
Very fine and thinly cast bronze mirror wit unusual decoration. China, Han Dynasty (206BC-221AD). Diameter 10 cm. Excellent condition.