Antiques

Toyohara Chikanobu (豊原周延), Bijins

Price On Request Beautiful wood block print by Toyohara Chikanobu, also named Yōshū Chikanobu. This is a special type of Ukiyo-e called Bijinga, depicts four Bijin that means "beautiful woman," characterized by their round face, clear skin and high-pitched voice. A real piece of Japanese tradition.PERIOD: Meiji, Late 19th Century.DIMENSIONS: 18.9 in.Hx14.57 in.Wx1.18 in.D//48 cmHx37 cmWx3 cmD

Ancient Painted Chinese Screen Qing Dynasty

US$8,500.00 Ancient Chinese screen, hand-painted and lacquered on both sides. This screen has a great aesthetic impact, is finely decorated and has eight panels showing Buddha's life story.PERIOD: Mid-19th Century, Qing DynastyDIMENSIONS:79.53 in.Hx173.23 in.Wx1.97 in.D///202 cmHx440 cmWx5 cmD

Shiva, Cosmic Dance, India, 11th Century

US$27,000.00 The lord of the dance, Shiva Nataraja is depicted with eight arms, and each hand holds an object that leads back to the very meaning of the gestures. The right foot rests on the ground, symbolizing his grace, which limits consciousness and allows souls to grow by experiencing the world. The left foot is supported by a devotee. Alternatively,...

Imperial Dignitary, Early 19th Century, Qing dynasty

US$40,000.00 Imperial dignitary's portrait with his consorts. A large painting full of traditional Chinese symbols Qiuialong's ages as the beautiful dragon that wraps around dignitary's robe, a symbol used only by emperor and important dignitary, or even the four Buddha of meditation in the cardinal points. The painting dates back to the early 1800s, in in memory of this family,...

Ancient Chinese Sculpture, 17th-18th Century

Price On Request Beautiful wooden sculpture from China. A very ancient object representing an important dignitary of the imperial court. A sculpture full of details: the throne where sits the dignitary is decorated with dragons, a figure represented only near emperor and his most important official. The feet rest on two foo dogs symbol of strength and power. Very nice...

Ancient Marble Fountain

US$6,500.00 Precious white marble fountain. The fine work of carving shows a beautiful yantra, ancient geometric representations, which promotes meditation. The word yantra means in fact vehicle. Yantra encloses a beautiful lotus flower, where at the center, rests the god Vishnu, the protector of world and of dharma. In the four hands are carved its tools: the disk (chakra); the...

Ancient Guanyin, Hard Wood, China

US$2,500.00 Beautiful Guanyin. Goddess is depicted standing, always looking down, towards those who suffer. The right hand is raised in Karana mudra, which expels demons and removes obstacles such as sickness or negative thoughts. It is made by raising the index and the little finger, and folding the other fingers. In her left hand the goddess holds a jar containing...

Antique Chinese Wang Hing Silver Mug c.1900

US$2,249.44 This is an elegant antique Chinese export solid silver mug, with hall marks for Wang Hing, circa 1900 in date. The mug is smothered in fabulous decoration throughout, the baluster body chased with flowering Prunus blossom over a cracked ice ground, with a naturalistic handle and spreading foot. The piece is sure to be appreciated by any collector of...

Unusual Chinese Tray on Folding Stand

US$5,690.54 A rare early 19th century Chinese hardwood campaign “Opium” table, the tray top with pierced fretwork on a folding X-frame stand with well drawn legs. PLACE OF ORIGIN: China DATE OF MANUFACTURE: 1820 PERIOD: 1820-1829 CONDITION: Excellent HEIGHT: 25 in. (63 cm) WIDTH: 29.5 in. (75 cm) DEPTH: 20 in. (51 cm) DEALER LOCATION: London, United Kingdom NUMBER OF...

Nest of Mid-19th Century Chinese Tables

US$3,682.12 A particularly fine late 19th century nest of three Chinese tables, of Chinese hardwood made to simulate bamboo. PLACE OF ORIGIN: China DATE OF MANUFACTURE: 1860 PERIOD: 1860-1869 CONDITION: Excellent HEIGHT: 24 in. (61 cm) WIDTH: 18 in. (46 cm) DEPTH: 13 in. (33 cm) DEALER LOCATION: London, United Kingdom NUMBER OF ITEMS: 3

Han Glazed Tower with Warriors

US$36,088.90 The rare Han glazed tower with warriors and animal figures, 206BC-220AD. Height:59cm

Rare Set of Ming Equestrians

US$19,333.30 HKD 50000 Each This rare set of Ming equestrians of court attendant rider, the special dots pattern and mane on the horse is rare to find on Ming horse, 1368-1644AD. This special set of Ming equestrians was found in our horse book published in 2008, please refer to the group photo of the glazed Ming dynasty equestrians attached and...

Monastic Tibetan Door, 17th Century

US$10,053.30 Rare monastic tibetan door. This door is a painting on canvas posted on wood, and is represented a very complex design. On can see an horse, an elephant and other animals go out from a tibetan skull. The skull is on the back of an anthropomorphic figure. There are many typical tibetan symbols. On the top are depicted tiger...

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