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Hawkes, Asian Art
~~~SOLD~~~ A rare Japanese Sometsuke Mukozuke dish, the design of a partially folded fan taken directly from Chinese porcelain made especially for export to Japan during the late Ming Dynasty, Tianqi Period, 1621-1627. Modeled in the form of a partially unfolded fan and decorated with a figure on a riverbank, the river and a solitary boat before him. The naturalistic modeled back is plain and has three thickly potted circular feet. Mukozuke were used to serve the kaiseki meal, part of the formal tea cerem...
GALERIE TIAGO
€8,000.00 Eight paintings on paper illustrating some excerpts from The Chronicle of the Heike (1968), a historical novel by the Japanese writer Eiji Yoshikawa (1892-1962). He describes with great realism, the accession to power of the Heike clan warriors or Taira particularly his struggles with the Genji clan or Minnamoto.
An ancient and extremely popular tale in Japan, the Tale of the Heike was originally declaimed by monks accompanied by the biwa. The identity of the original author is not certai...
Zentner Collection
SOLD Antique Japanese scroll painting of Buddha Amitābha also known simply as Amida Buddha. Here he stands with each foot on a lotus blossom, floating on swirling clouds against a black void as he descents. His hands are in vitarka mudra, also known as Raikō gesture of welcoming souls to Paradise (Jōdō or Sukhavati in Sanskrit). Amitābha (which means Infinite or Immeasurable light) is much loved for his gentle wisdom and his all accepting nature. Painted in ink, mineral colors and gold o...
Zentner Collection
$2,000.00 Antique Japanese carved wood figure of the esoteric Guardian of Buddhism, Fudō Myō-ō. The figure is simultaneously finely detailed and charmingly primitive adding to the authentic spirit of this Shingon temple guardian.
Also called Acala Vidyarāja (Sanskrit meaning unmovable king of esoteric knowledge), Fudō (sometimes simply called Fudō san in Japan) is usually the central figure in depictions of the five Wisdom Kings (Vidyarāja, Myōō). The purpose of his frightening ap...
Zentner Collection
Price on Request Antique Korean porcelain oval form vase with long, narrow neck. Glazed with transparent, very lightly tinted glaze with subtlety crackled surface.
Korean white porcelain was prized by members of the royal court during the Joseon Period. Special kilns were established by the court to exclusively produced these beautiful white porcelain vessels. Age: 19th Century Dimensions: 15" high x 8" wide
Zentner Collection
SOLD Antique Japanese wood carving of a pair of celestial maidens. From the group of heavenly beings known as Tennin in Japan, these beautiful female figures, Tennyo, or Apsaras, are similar counter parts to the western angel. These crowned women, floating in intricately carved swirling clouds, represent heavenly attendants of the Buddhist realm.
With custom metal stand Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912) Dimensions: Total size with stand: 5 3/4" high x 9 1/2" wide x ...
Zentner Collection
$6,000.00 Antique Japanese small and detailed wood carving of standing Buddhist attendant figure. Gracefully positioned on a rocky out cropping, the male figure, possibly a Bosatsu himself exudes a sense of calm strength. Flowing drapery is carved with movement and intricately painted with mineral colors.
Age: Edo Period (1603-1868) Dimensions: 9" high x 4 1/2" wide x 3" deep.
Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1900
item #1441699
(stock #56)
Dragon's Pearl
$350.00 A fine and unusual brush rest in the shape of a dragon-fish or some similar mythological animal. Carved of what appears to be boxwood with a dark-reddish lacquer coating. On the bottom side an illegible signature in raised relief consisting of two Chinese characters. Qing, probably second half of 18th cent. L 15 cm. Condition: Fine all-over, but with wear due to age & handling.
Chinese Qing dynasty bronze censer or incense burner. 18cm wide . 14 cm body diameter. 12,2cm mouth rim diameter. 2542 gram wight with the stand. Original condition.
Width approximately 19.5 cm. There is a hairline at the back of the cover, not fully visible at the front. There is no leaks at the teapot. In good condition.
Width approximately 11.4 cm. There is a soft dent at the body. In good condition.
Height approximately 12.2 cm. There are two chips at the rim. There is one chip at the base. In good condition.
Southeast Asian : Textiles : Pre 1900
item #1441908
(stock #WN312)
Carmine red silk ground fabric with star lattice pattern in silver and gold paper wrapped threads, using the songket supplementary weft technique. Maybe a ceremonial shoulder cloth (kain selendang). Provenance: old Swiss collection. Condition: wear to the metallic twine, only partially preserved. Holes, wear, one rim with loss. Dimension: 133 cm x 53.2 cm.
Zentner Collection
$3,500.00 This is an antique Tibetan portable altar table used by a high lama to perform ritual ceremonies and prayers. It is decorated with curtain front cut-out panels that have a central snow lion carving and it is surrounded by beautiful articulated cloud formation. On the outer frame, it has a pho bamboo carving and beyond that is a scrolling lotus motif. Straight down the front, there is an inverted foot with a key fret pattern based with a horse hoof buffer.
18th Century 25" Wide by...
Zentner Collection
SOLD Antique Chinese brush pot. Carved of beautiful, heavy and dense huanghuali wood. Dark color wood with dark patina and lighter honey brown striations. Thick sides, carved with slight outward flare, wider at the mouth. Foot and rim are carved with subtle, fine cusp. With plug in bottom. A prized object for any scholar's table.
Age: 18th/19th century Dimensions: 8" high x 7 1/4" wide
Zentner Collection
SOLD Antique Japanese jizai-kagi in the form of swirling clouds. In a Japanese home, water in a kettle or pot is heated over an irori (sunken hearth). The jizai hook hangs from a strong ceiling beam. From this, a long device is suspended with a hook on the end that can be adjusted up or down by moving the jizai-kagi. Often these are carved in the form of a fish. This unusual jizai-kagi is carved of kayaki (zelkova elm) wood with a dark patina from hearth smoke. Mounted on a custom metal stand.
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Inquire for Price 1900's Chinese Gilt Famille Rose Porcelain Tureen
It is 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) tall by 6.8 inches (17.5 cm) wide. It is 2Lb. It has skip glazes, dark spots, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos). Our Guarantee: We stand behind all of the items that we sell. That is to say, if you purchase an item from us and are unhappy with it for any reason, return it for a 100% refund of the amount you originally paid. All you need to do is return the item to us within 10 da...
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Inquire for Price 2 Old (1900's) Chinese Sword Jian and Brass & Wood Scabbard
It is 28.7 inches (73 cm) in length by 3.1 inches (8 cm) wide and the blade is 18.6 inches (47.3 cm) in length by 1.2 inch (3.2 cm) wide. It is 2.9 lb. The scabbard has hairline cracks, oxidation at the metal parts, surface wears and scratches. The blades have small and flea bite chips, rusted, oxidation, surface wears and scratches, and erosion. (as seem in the photos). Our Guarantee: We stand behind all of the i... |
