Catalog: Vintage Arts (719)

Antique Heavy Cast Metal Cold Painted Bulldog figure standing, very heavy for the size and the white metal is nonmagnetic with cold painted finish. Chipps and wear. Size 7.5" by 4" high. 2-pound 7 oz weight.

Japanese Meiji Cloisonne vase possibly Ando with various panels depiction phoenix dragon and butterfly the vase has one small damage spot just above the butterfly's head very minor see images and close up. Unsigned nice little vase. Size 5" by 5"

Early Himalayan or India Copper alloy vase or Huqqah base beautiful shape reminds me of the I dream of Jeanie Bottle. Well cast and heavy with signs of extensive use. Unmarked good condition though there is a bend to the foot rim as seen in images. H 9.25" diameter 5.5"

Japanese Edo Dynasty Bronze vase with bamboo and shisha dogs. Late 18th early 19thc copper bronze color with bamboo side handles . H 6.5" w 5.25"

Archaistic Chinese Green Nephrite Jade Ax with Face on each side, age is unknown well carved 3.5" by 2.25".

Antique Austrian- Prussian Bronze Griffin form Aquamanile. The tankard griffin the body upon close inspection shows oxblood red lacquer under the trace remains of gold leaf. The Tankard has a cylindrical interior, but the base is wider, the water poured through the head and filling the cavity around the interior cylinder...

Japanese Meiji Mixed Metal Vase with flowers and Birds the vase has inlay copper silver and gold as well as leaf and overlay, a fine piece with a few issues one is it has been drilled for a lamp and one handle was loose from the peg hole but now superglued back and fits tight. Beautiful piece even with flaws very heavy as well. Weight is almost 6 pounds h 9.75" diameter 6" not including wood base.

Japanese Bronze Okimono of a Rooster and Hen losses to rooster feathers and some bends hen may have losses to feathers. Late Meiji or Taisho nice with bends and sone losses to feathers. As Is size h 9" w 5" hen 6" high

17-18th c Bengali solid cast Bronze Temple Krishna statue. Very rare sculpture seldom seen in marble ever rarer in bronze at this size. Dark surface with solid cast base very heavy just under 16 pounds and 14.5" tall base 3.75 by 3.5". Loss of arms as seen in images.

19thc Nepal Temple water pot with skulls and inscription. Large vessel with elaborate molding and skulls and an inscription on the lower body. Fine rare piece weight 7 pounds and H 12.75" diameter 7.5"

Antique Nepalese Rice Beer vessel with extensively engraved surface. The vase shapes vessel is elaborately cast bronze with nice detail at the neck with the entire body engraved including the interior rim that also includes a temple inscription. Very rare piece and in great condition. Nearly 5 pounds and 13.5" high and 7" diameter.

Chinese Tang Style Black Jade? recumbent foo dog Lion scholar object possibly a scroll weight. Well carved foo lion in a black stone with very heavy wear on the base showing what seems to be hundreds of years' worth of wear as well as the mid-section of the body. Export seal on head. this came from the estate of a noted archologist. Size l 3.25" w 2" h 1.6"

Fine ancient Hongshan red orange Agate Dog toggle pendant sculpture. The best we have had it is a wonderful figure sitting upright with his head tilted back the stone is quite translucent and very well carved, no damage little deposits due to type of stone. Collected in HK 1980s. Weight 60g size 6cm by 5 cm

19-20thc Uganda triple spout pot Ganda magic drinking Ndawula Walumbe Bamweyana Nakaima Muwanga. This rare pot was for ceremonial use and said to be for medicated beer. Probably early 20th c beautiful blackish burnished finish and cord impressed banding around the 3 spouts. Some slight scuffs to spout lip as well as lighter colored grey around rims though does not seem to be damage. No cracks quite heavy for the size comes with no stand. Weight 3.8 h 8" w 7"

Antique Chinese Carved Stone Dog figure carving possibly a scholar desk piece or a scroll weight unsigned the stone is somewhat soft, so it is not a jadeite good condition, from the estate of a noted Archologist. Size 2.75" long

Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Red Vases with Birds and flowers. The under foil is embossed with bamboo branches and leaves and a large bird, this is the best set of ginbari vases we have ever had the cloisonne seems to float above the red enamel expertly applied. Beautiful pair of vases with no damage or signature. Size h 7.25" by 4.5"

Chinese Tang Sung Style Bronze Kylin Scholar scroll weight. The front and upper mid-section shows heavy wear from use. Nice casting age is unknown possibly period. From the estate of a noted archologist. Size l 2.25" w 1.25" h 1.75" weight 296g

Antique Chinese archaic style Bronze seal with Foo dog from the estate of a noted archologist. Period unknown but very old. Well cast with some bronze decay. Size 1.25" sq 1.25" h .

Chinese Archaistic Exotic wood Double handled libation cups. unique and quite old pair of tiger handled libation cups or tiny censors? The wood is unknown it seems like a very fine burl or possibly a sandal wood notice the extremely tiny wood knots that appear as spots. The interior cup fits a US quarter. No damage no marks. Size w 2.75" by 1.75" w h 1.5"

Antique Chinese Scholars bronze Recumbent Ram Scroll weight with legs tucked under and head turned back the ram has fruit offerings on his back topped with a Ying Yang symbol. The ram shows his age with heavy wear to one eye. Free standing and heavy for the size. Size 2" by 1.5" by .5".

A fine Ordos civilization cast bronze belt plaque, modelled in the shape of a reclining ibex, portrayed facing left with its head looking straight. A beautiful olive-green patination covers the surface with spots of copper showing. From the estate of a noted archologist. Circa 6th-300 century BC size l 2.75" 1.75" comes with a custom stand .

Early Nephrite Jade long neck turtle carving Archologist estate piece. Well, carved in a grey, brown stone unsigned very tiny nicks showing white more noticeable in images then in person. Size l 3.5" w 2" h 1.25".

Chinese Repousse and cut Silver trinket or Cricket box with Flowers and a beautiful Crain on the lid. Very well done cut and engraved signed on the bottom. Weight 50g size 2.3" almost 1.5" by 1"

Small Vintage Vietnamese Chinese and Mother of Pearl box well made solid rosewood with fine mother of pearl inlay no losses or damage the lid has slight shrinkage but closes with its button lid release. Sise l 4" 2.25" by h 1.5"

Vintage Chinese Vietnamese Rosewood and Mother of Pearl box, gorgeous mother of pearl inlay and engraving of a pagoda in a tropical background the corners have a Chinese auspicious symbol. Great condition no losses scratches or scuffs and all inlay is in place there is shrinkage to the lid making it sit slightly off set see images. Size 5.5"3.25" by H 2".

Antique Chinese wood architectural Fragment with 2 Figures foo dog # 3 Antique Chinese wood architectural Fragment with 2 Figures and a foo dog lion done in colored lacquer and the ground with traces of crushed mother of pearl .Size 6" by 3.5".

Japanese Ando ? Yellow Ground Pink Rose Vase Silver Rim and foot the base marked with a diamond with a capital A in the center. The rim foot and wire seem to be silver with tarnish (new owner can clean if the like) undamaged size 7.25"

Chinese or sawankhalok Blue and White lidded box fine condition with nice molded shape. Size 2" by 2.75"

Antique Chinese wood architectural Fragment with 2 Figures # 2 Antique Chinese wood architectural Fragment with 2 Figures and a dog done in colored lacquer and the ground with traces of crushed mother of pearl .Size 6" by 3.5".

Antique Chinese wood architectural Fragment figures and mother of pearl ground. The figures appear to be dancing in elaborate costumes with great detail on the larger figures clothing on a bridge with a red and mother of pearl back ground . Size 4.75" by 6.25"

Chinese carved and lacquered architectural panels "Kung Fu" Pair carved and lacquered architectural or furniture panels 2 pieces depicting figures apparently practicing kung fu . Used wear size just under 15" by 3.75"

Japanese Pair of Red Ginbari Sato Flower Vases , each has damage one has a ding and flake chip as shown in images and the other has a red paint over missing area . The fronts of the vases are fine for display. Size 5" by 3" approximately. Sold as is

Chinese antique and new lot Coins Ink Stamp Beads. Interesting group of vintage goods a group of early Chinese coins 2 ink pads one in a porcelain and wood box and one in a molded Dragon ink box and an uncarved chop stamp with dragon a small group of beads coral and turquoise? skull beads. All as is

Vintage Japanese group lot Silver Gold Komai necklace and bracelet wearable condition Lacquer presentation sake cups 2 Fans a hand made pottery chop stick rest antique wood storage box and a plastic? tea caddy chip to interior rim see images for all conditions.

Rare Japanese Ando or Sato like cloisonné humidor box with flowers, very well made closes tightly and would make a great stash box . Unsigned with slight damage there is a chip to the lid side as seen in images with slight marks across top please review images we took as detailed as we could to show condition, shows solid black in damage area . The base has a vintage price of $500.00. Size 4" by 2.5"

Large Sawankhalok covered pottery box dating to 15th-16th cent AD. Cream and rust colored floral with geometric patterns interior rim chips see images . Size 4.25" by 3.25"

Vintage Japanese attributed to Ando or Sato. Wireless Cloisonné Scenic Vase , beautiful and very rare to have a scene instead of just flowers . Nice image of a pagoda on a hilltop above a river with mountains in the back ground and boats . Undamaged condition with silver metal top and base unmarked and sitting on a fine carved huanghuali base included. vase 7.25" diameter 4.5" base 1.5" by 3.5"

Japanese Meiji Gold stone Cloisonné Ginger jar Humidor with tight fitting lid. Beautiful work in good condition there 3 rough spots on a butterfly wing and by flowers above and there is a close up of the spot, I found it by feel since its not very visible. Vintage price label on bottom but unmarked. Size h 5" by 4.25"

Royal Copenhagen Small Vase with sail boat and sailor, scuff at foot rim but not cracked signed SW and 2899-395 old paper label covers date mark. Size 3.5" w 2.5"

Hongshan Brown Jade Deer or Dragon Head sculpture pendant . Free standing in a brown nearly agate like brown stone with heavy wear and pitting front bi conically drilled holes. Collected HK 1980-1990s Size 2" by 2"

Hongshan Jade Seahorse like Pig Dragon pendant with Curled Tail, heavy wear and deposits 2 holes with deposits . very smooth from use. Collected HK 1980-1990s. Size w 1.2" by just under 2"

Hongshan Orange Nephrite Jade Pig Dragon toggle pendant well carved nice face and great ears shows wear and use bi conically drilled suspension holes. Collected HK 1980-1990s. Size 2.25" by 1.5"

Hongshan Russet Jade Pig Dragon thick carved pendant with a beautiful distressed surface showing wear and deposits , bi conically drilled support holes. Collected HK 1980-1990s. Size 2" by 1.5"

-Hongshan Nephrite Green Brown Jade Ox Goddess Pendant the face part animal part human with large horns. Heavy wear and interesting bi conically drilled suspension holes. Collected HK 1980-1990s Size 2" by 1.7"

Hongshan Chicken Bone Jade Pig Dragon zhūlóng ,well carved with a well carved face. somewhat bi conically drilled suspension holes. Collected HK 1980-1990s. Size 1.7"

Hongshan Chicken Bone Jade Snapping Turtle Toggle Pendant . Iconic shape beautiful veined stone with bi conically drilled suspension holes. Collected HK 1980-1990s. Size 2." by 1.7"

Hongshan Red Nephrite Jade Rabbit Ear Dragon Pendant Toggle . Cute face large ears with a beautiful pitted texture jade with heavy smooth wear from use. Bi conically drilled suspension holes. Collected HK 1980-1990s. Size 2.4" by 1.75"

Hongshan Red Brown Jade Nephrite Owl Toggle pendant figure, nice figure with wear on the back at the high points from use mineral deposits and a pair of bi conically drilled suspension holes. Collected HK 1980-1990s . Size 1.9" by 1.75"

Hongshan nephrite Green Gold Jade Owl Figure pendant well carved perched owl in a spotted jade with off set biconically drilled suspension holes. Heavy wear and mineral deposits throughout. Collected HK 1980-1990s. Size 2.75" by 1.6"

Swanhalok Green crackle Glazed Jarlet with painted decoration and a spout top. The body well potted nice glaze and a band and floral decoration. The entire jar is filled with burial debris. Size 2" by 2"

Ming or SE Asian Blue and White glazed Jarlet , nice potting with a flowering band at the shoulder. Size 2" by 1.5"

Sawankhalok Shukokai hard paste pottery Jarlet in cream Glaze with a faint lotus pattern around base. Nice piece with a very hard smooth foot unusual. Size 2" by 2.75"

Thailand Sawankhalok Celadon Brown Glaze Pottery Jarlet 13-14thc, well potted with a nice multi tone brown glaze and a beautiful rim edge. Size 2.25" by 1.75"

Antique Japanese Oil Spot or Mirror Black Glaze Tea Bowl, beautiful green black tortoise shell glazed tea bowl with painted decoration. The interior bottom has the spotted effects like oil spot and the painted design appears to be Japanese. The foot rim has a very small chip seen in the images. Size d 4.2"h 2.2"

Sung Dynasty Molded Grey Celadon Glazed jar with handles, large jar for the type at w 4.5" by 3.5" tall with a band of floral vines above the shoulder and a lotus around the foot. There is a old chip to the rim edge as seen in the images.

Ancient Chinese Han Dynasty Green Glazed Funerary Jar. The jar has distressed green glaze with silver mineral deposits , burial condition could be cleaned a bit. Size H 4.5" diameter 6"

Hongshan jade Bi disk Pig Dragon pendant well carved dragon with 2 large center holes ands a biconically drilled suspension holes . Collected HK 1980s-1990s size 2.25" by 2" very heavy surface wear from use and deposits.

Hongshan nephrite Jade crouching pig figure toggle pendant , great piece in a reclining posture note the way the nostrils were carved. Wear and deposits size 3" long 1" high. Collected HK 1980s-1990S

Hongshan Jade Seahorse Dragon Toggle Pendant Figure with wings and a curled tail . Biconically drilled suspension holes heavy wear from use and deposits from extended burial . Collected HK 1980s-1990s size 2.75" by 1.25"

Hongshan Orange Nephrite Jade Face pendant with open mouth , Wear from use and deposits from burial with biconically drilled suspension holes. Collected HK 1980s-1990s . Size 2" diameter .25" thick