This is a finely hand-carved netsuke in Kurogaki (Black Persimmon) wood of a Lotus Seed Pod, made as a Karakuri or 'trick' Netsuke in that the seeds rattle and peep out of the seed holes. Netsuke was carved by an unknown artist from the Iwami Province sometime during the Early 19th centuries. The carving exhibits similar material and carving characteristics of a netsuke (Photo #6) made by Seiyodo Gansui (1809-1848). Observe the lines of the sides of the lotus pod and how they compare with the...

Early 19th C. Japanese Iwami School Netsuke: Sennin This is a finely hand-carved netsuke in Ebony wood of a standing Sennin striking his beard with his right hand. Netsuke was carved by an unknown artist from the Iwami Province sometime during the Early 19th century. The carving exhibits the carving characteristics of another netsuke in this store (Photo #8), with similar robe and natural himotoshi (under the left wide sleeve of the Sennin's robe). Netsuke is unsigned. It measures...

Early 19th century Jiaqing-Daoguang Period, Qing Dynasty Porcelain with overglaze famille rose / Canton enamels
d: 20.4 cm
One small, tight hairline with associated small chip
From a Somerset, UK estate

(lot of 2) Persian Shamshir sword, early 19th century, the hilt with wooden grips (likely replaced) with engraved cross bar guard and strap, surmounting the curved Damascene blade, having two gold inlaid Koftgari cartouches inscribed, 'Amal-e Assadollah' (The work of Assadollah), which may be an honorific rather than an actual maker's mark, this inscription honors one of the great sword makers of the Safavid period and may have been given to master Persian sword smiths, the sword also appears to...

Very rare and large Burmese wooden sculpture of old man.

Age: Burma, Early Mandalay Period, Early 19th Century
Size: Height 135.5 C.M. / Width 62 C.M. / Depth 72 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

Early 20th Century Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Lacquer Carved Bowl with Dragon

It is 3.7 inches (9.3 cm) tall by 11.5 inches (29.1 cm) wide. It is 4.2 Lb.

It is in good condition with no repairs, cracks or dents except small chips (as seen in the photos).

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Early 20th Century Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Table Screen with Mountain Scene

It is 14 inches (36 cm) long by 21.6 inches (55 cm) wide. The plaque is 9 inches (23 cm) long by 3 inches (7.6 cm) wide. It weighs 4.5 LB.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain Vase with Dragon

It is 16.2 inches (41.2 cm) tall by 8.5 inches (21.5 cm) wide. It is 7.5 Lb.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks.

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Early 20C Chinese Famille Rose Wucai Vase with Flying Fu Dog Beast

It is 17.6 inches (44.7cm) tall by 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide. It weighs 7.1 lb.

It has hairline cracks at the sides and base. There are also chips at the base and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Chinese Silver Tray with Dragon, Bamboo, Bird Marked "90 WH", Early 20th Century

It is 1.7 inches (4.5 cm) tall by 17 inches (43.3 cm) wide. It is 53 oz.

It is tarnished and has surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Early 20th Century Chinese Silver Enamel Lady Holding Flower Basket Marked

She is 8.3 inches (24 cm) tall by 4.25 inches (13.5 cm) wide without basket. She weighs 397 gram.

She is in good condition with no repairs, or chips, except loss of enamel, missing flowers, and dent at the back of her head (as seen in the photos).

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Early 20th Century Chinese Silver Enamel Lady Holding Flower Basket Marked

She is 8.3 inches (24 cm) tall by 4.25 inches (13.5 cm) wide without basket. She weighs 397 gram.

She is in good condition with no repairs, or chips, except loss of enamel, missing flowers, and dent at the back of her head (as seen in the photos).

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Chinese Silver Sterling Tea Set with Old Sage & Farmer & Ox, Early 20th Century

The large teapot is 8.66 inches (22cm) tall handle up by 9.4 inches (24 cm) wide. The other teapot is 6.6 inches (16.8cm) tall by 9.8 inches (26 cm) wide. The sugar is 5.5 inches (14cm) tall by 6.9 inches (17.5 cm) wide. The creamer is 3.8 inches (9.7cm) tall by 5.5 inches (14 cm) wide. Total weight is 2064 gram.

They are in good condition with no repairs, cracks or chips except surface scratches, minor ...

Chinese Silver Sterling Tea Set with Sage & Farmer & Ox, Early 20th Century

The largest teapot is 8.66 inches (22 cm) tall handle up by 9.4 inches (24 cm) wide. The smaller teapot is 6.6 inches (16.8 cm) tall by 9.8 inches (26 cm) wide. The sugar is 5.5 inches (14 cm) tall by 6.9 inches (17.5 cm) wide. The creamer is 3.8 inches (9.7 cm) tall by 5.5 inches (14 cm) wide. Total weight is 2064 gram.

They are in good condition with no repairs, cracks, or chips except surface scratches, min...

Chinese Silver Fu Lion Tea Set Marked, Early 20th Century

The teapot is 6.8 inches (17.5 cm) tall by 10.35 inches (26.5 cm) wide. The sugar is 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) tall by 5.8 inches (14.8 cm) wide. The creamer is 4 inches (10.1 cm) tall by 5.5 inches (14 cm) wide. They are 981 gram (34.6 oz).

They are in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks, except small dents at the teapot (as seen in the photos).

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A set of four wine cups individually painted in traditional Chinese landscape style and each bearing the verse "Xin Kuan Wang Di Zhia" which translates directly as "Heart Broad Forget Ground Narrow". The bases carry the iron red four character reign mark of the Hongxian 'emperor' (1916) but these items were probably made later, during the Republic Period, circa 1917-1949. Condition - excellent - no damages and no restoration. 4.5cm (1.75 inches) high; 6.3cm (2.3 inches) diameter.

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