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Zentner Collection
$2,000.00 Antique Chinese pair of sculptures of two tall cranes. Each stands on a rectangular base with head looking back. Long, straight legs and gracefully curving necks. Fine details in every feather.
Age: Republic Period (1912-1949) Dimensions: 27 1/8" high x 9" wide x 6 1/8" deep Diameter approximately 11 cm. There is a hairline at the cover. In good condition.
Abhaya Asian Antiques
$400.00
Fine old, three paneled, supplementary weft embroidered wedding blanket from the Zhuang ethnic group Guizhou Province China. Handspun and handwoven cotton thread foundation and silk for the embroidery. The central area is dominated by the “well” “#” pattern, while the border is a combination of the “well” pattern inside a “wanzi” swastika meander. There are few small faded areas but no holes or tears. W: 104cm/40in and L: 140cm/56in.
Abhaya Asian Antiques
$130.00
Unusual Miao embroidered central panel, of a wedding apron costume. There is a coiled dragon in the center with two phoenixes above- surrounded with longevity characters, anthropomorphic and zoomorphic figures. It has a tattered calendered silk black border silk weft embroidered all the threads are handspun. The orange dye has bled into the white field some, so please see enlargements. H: 61.5cm/24.2in x D: 33cm/13in. Circa early-mid 20th century
Abhaya Asian Antiques
$150.00
Old three paneled wedding bed cover from the Zhuang ethnic group Southern China- silk floss weft embroidered pattern on hand woven cotton field. Good condtion- some minor loss to edge of head end edge. L: 138cm/54in and W: 105cm/41in.
Abhaya Asian Antiques
$800.00
Superb 3 paneled weaving from the Zhuang ethnic group in Guangxi Zhuang, Southern China. The body is woven from very fine handmade cotton thread while the weft supplementary embroidery is done with silk floss threads (the small blue indigo medallions are done with cotton). Quite a heavy piece because of all the embroidery. L: 161cm/63in and W: 100cm/39in.circa first half of the 20th century.
Abhaya Asian Antiques
$600.00
Fine three paneled wedding blanket from the Zhuang ethnic group, Southern China. W: 90cm/35.5in and L: 148cm/58in (with border W: 134cm/52in and L: 190cm/74in. Woven from all hand spun cotton and silk embroidery threads. Classic diamond and star pattern with “wanzi” swastika meander patterns on the border, also incorporated into this pattern are a few “Wang” characters (Chinese for king), which may be seen in the lower left side of the cover image...
Conservatoire Sakura
$1,700.00 Snowy landscape, in the foreground pine branches (?) bending under the snow, in the distance a mountain, black crows contrast with the ambient whiteness and grayness of this freezing winter. Watercolor on extremely fine silk canvas. Beautiful composition good mastery of the brush, unfortunately no signature. It's hard to say if it's a Japanese or Chinese creation, but usually on Japanese landscapes when a mountain is represented it's almost always Mount Fuji, which is not the case here...
Helen M Edwards
$990.00 Height: 43 cm (17.3 in)
Width: 21 cm (8.3 in) Quality large Chinese famille rose porcelain vase; features three noble women and a goat amongst rocks under cherry blossom; a poem to the reverse; signed; good condition
Zentner Collection
$750.00 Antique Chinese small dish carved of rock crystal in the form of a circling dragon. Subtle ghost-like inclusions in the natural, clear quartz. Beautifully detailed. Among Chinese symbols, the dragon represents the most powerful symbol of good fortune, the symbol of cosmic Chi (energy).
Age: Republic Period (1912-1949) Dimensions: 4 1/8" long x 3 3/8" wide x 1" high
Abhaya Asian Antiques
$160.00
Charming antique delicate and intricately carved gold lacquered panel depicting the opulent setting inside a rich person’s house at night. Please, note the three rats, the Rat in the Chinese Zodiac represents ”wisdom, wealth and prosperity”. L: 37cm/14/5in x W: 13.5cm/13.5in. Excellent condition- one minor flaw note in enlargements.
Conservatoire Sakura
sold Poutaï in porcelain enamelled mainly in yellow, details in blue, green, pink, white and gold enamels. The deity is represented seated, relaxed as usual. The jovial expression is well treated. The subject was executed in large quantities but the one we present here today is more interesting than usual because its yellow color is particularly appreciated in China, its expression is beautiful and it is in perfect condition...
Abhaya Asian Antiques
$300.00
Rare “spirit calling” bell from the Yao Mien ethnic group of Guangxi, Vietnam, Laos. This would be used in Daoist ceremonies by Dao Guang priests and an example may be seen in Jess Pourret’s book: The Yao, plate 570, pg 207. The bell is attached to a bear’s tooth and has a "sweet" tone. This a genuinely old piece, circa late 19to early 20 the century. Please see last enlargement for scale. Free shipping.
Abhaya Asian Antiques
$150.00
Lovely pair of exquisite, miniature porcelain vases with Ge type glaze circa mid-20th century (possibly older). On the bottom there are two characters “ya wan”, meaning elegant entertainment. These might have been made for a private collection, this is a specialist craft that requires a high level of skill. Would make classic doll’s house furniture. H: 5cm/2in and D: 2.4cm/1in. Free shipping.
Zentner Collection
Price on Request Antique Chinese large porcelain vase with monochrome peach bloom glaze. High shouldered baluster form with narrow mouth and foot. Six character Kangxi mark on the bottom. Hardwood stand with inlaid wire motif.
Dimensions: (vase only) 17 1/2" high x 8 1/2" wide. (on stand) 19 1/2" high
Abhaya Asian Antiques
$120.00
Fine Qing Dynasty small carved wood panel depicting a scholar and boy in garden with flower buds and pine trees. Carved on both sides excellent condition with gold, red and black lacquer. L:30.3xm 12in and H: 12.5cm/5.5in.
June Hastings
SOLD Antique hand carved turquoise figurine of Liu Hai with his 3 legged money toad on his shoulder. Dates Late Qing, circa 1910. The carving, details and overall appearance is wonderful. In perfect condition with superb age hues to the surfaces as well as the good colors, it measures: Figurine only, Height 4" x Width 2-3/4" x Depth 1-1/4". Height on Stand 4-3/4"
Abhaya Asian Antiques
$150.00
Hand carved Chinese Boxwood (Buxus L.), dorje/vajra “thunderbolt”. Nice patina with a wonderfully smooth surface. In tandem with a bell, these are used in Tantric rituals. L: 15cm/5.9in. free shipping.
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