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Cultures and Ethnicities: Orientalia and Asian: Antiquities


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China, end of Qing/beginning on Republic Period: Well carved leisure seal with a Foo-Lion as handle. Engraved are 4 characters: zi qiu duo shou (自求多寿) Striving for longevity for myself. The lion and the characters are very professionally carved. 13 x 13 x 41 mm. Fine condition.  Japan, Meiji Periode: Oval shaped coin with a square hole in the center. One side is inscribed 天保通宝, the reverse 富百. 23 gram, fine condition, early casting so deep profile.  Attractive, vintage leisure seal with decorative dragon's head as handle. Brown stone seal with 3 characters as actual seal. Side engraving with artist's details. Size; 23 x 23 x 32 mm. 68 gram. Fine condition. (The color is brown, very close to the partial image at ther right side of the image. The blue color does not exist).  Charming, antique Chinese Jade. It looks to be a little tiger, sprawled out. Good carving with strong expression. 2,2 x 1,4 x 0,6 inches (56 x 35 x 17 mm), fine condition.

Decorative Chinese Leisure Seal $320.00

  

Japanese Coin from Meiji Periode. Oval S $65.00

  

Attractive Chinese Seal with Dragon $160.00

  

Antique Chinese Jade Toggle of little Ti $160.00
Old Chinese leisure seal with 4 characters engraved. Pale greenish/beige Shou Shan stone. 21 x 21 x 70 mm ( 1 x 1 x 2,7 inches ), 119 gram, fine condition. The side inscription refers to an artist Huang Yi. This is not the famous 16.-17th century seal carver. This seal is first half of 20th century. Good old Shou Shan stone.  Attractive, antique Chinese scales, so-called "Opium-scales", wooden box, calibrated ivory arm of balance, bronze suspended dish and weight. Hand-written nots at the inside of the wooden box. Bronze clip at the broader end of the case. The scale has a main shaft made of ivory with multiple calibrations on. Complete and in fine condition. Dimensions: 12,2 x 3 inches ( 32 cm long x 7,3 cm max. width.)  Chinese (partly) semi transparent stone carving on a stand. Flat, both sides carved wit 2 scholars in landscape scene. The natural inclusions of the stone have been used to better work out the scenic impression. The stone stands 4,2 inches ( without stand), is 2,8 in. wide and 0.4 in deep. (two of the image-details look that transparent because a torch was hold near). Fine condition, no faults.  Most attractive, antique scrimshaw: Delicately carved piece of ivory, depicting a stem of Chrysanthemum flower with a butterfly at one blossom. Carved for a piece of the brim of a tusk. No parts missing, no other faults. 1,8 x 1,2 x 3,3 inches (43 x 30 x 84 mm without stand).

Chinese Leisure Seal: Shou Shan $160.00

  

Antique Chinese Opium Scales with Ivory $200.00

  

Old Chinese Scholoatr's Rock for Display $210.00

  

Antique Ivory Carving, Chrysanthemum on $640.00
Antique Chinese boxwood-toggle of an immortal (Li Tieguai) with gourd. Lively carving with 2 holes at back to fix a string. 1,8 x 1,2 x 3,8 inches, fine condition, no blemishes.  China: Attractive vintage leisure seal from early last century. Engraved are 4 characters: tian yi shen xin 天益身心 ( lit: heaven profits from bodies and souls [in a sense that the world will be strong as long as our bodies and minds are well cultivated]). Grey-brown jade, 0,6 x 1,3 x 1,1 inches ( 16 x 31 x 28 mm). Fine condition.  100 year old, extremely decorative, old chromo lithograph depicting Australian peoples. Fiji, Tasmanian, Maori, tattooed Samoa Indians, Tonga..... Artist signed: G. Muetzel. The chromolithograph was printed by Brockhaus, Geographic – Artistic Institute edition in 1898. Size: 6.5 in. x 9.8 in. Fine condition. Looks great when framed.  China, beginning of last century: Pink snuff-bottle, the sides carved with pattern of lotus pedals. It looks like crystal but since there is no crystal with this pink color it sure is glass. (It has all the specifics of Crystal, just the color is not right. So maybe it is crystal with color added somehow). Liuli-metal stopper from same period. 2,3 x 1,6 x 2,7 inches (without stopper), 60 x 42 x 68 mm, well hollowed.

Antique Chinese Toggle of Immortal with $220.00

  

Jade: Chinese vintage Seal $340.00

  

1902: Australian Peoples: Antique Chromo $26.00

  

Chinese Crystal-like Snuff Bottle. $540.00
Lovely, antique Chinese toggle, made of boxwood. It depicts 2 toads on a bumpkin. Diameter: 1,4 inches. Delicately carved, fine condition.  Desirable, antique Chinese cricket cage made of gourd with relief scene of a dragon, flying through clouds. Delicate work with hardwood rims and lid made of tortoise shell. Intricately carved with dragon, fire and cloud motifs. Moulded gourd body, the fins of the dragon all pierced. The gourd has 4 characters as signature chop, referring to Emperor Qian Long area but it is much later, from c. 1900. Size: 4,3 inches long, diameter: 2,5. Very fine condition. (The outside has no faults at all. As for the inner side. originally a layer of paint as protection of the surface had been added which now has some winkles and fissures. This is a very normal aging process. It doesn't look as bad as on the image which is blown up to give a better understanding of the inner surface). The metal spiral has been added later. Very good design, well balanced, the dragon with powerful appearance  Decorative old, round, Chinese porcelain box, with 2 pretty ladies and interior design. This China boy is from the beginning of last century. Diameter: 2,3 inches (6 cm), height: 1,3 ( 3,3 cm). Fine condition. It maybe was used as container for seal paste.  Most beautiful Chinese Agate snuff bottle. Dark-brown stone with white inclusion which has been skilfully used to carve a pair of quails under a plum tree. Size: 1,7 x 1,3 x 3,1 inches. 84 grams, well hollowed, no fauls. Antique stopper with coral and stones in metal top, spoon made of horn.

Antique Chinese Toggle: Two Toads on a B $150.00

  

Antique Chinese Cricket Cage made of Gou $950.00

  

Old China Porcelain Box with Concubine $140.00

  

Fine Agate Snuff Bottle with Quail Motif $360.00
China, Qing Dynasty, round blue-white porcelain box with a double-happiness pattern at the top. Diameter: 3,8 inches, height: 2,2 inches. Minor wear, no cracks. Those boxes were popular gifts for newly married.  Attractive Chinese leisure seal, grey soapstone with 4 characters engraved: My studio is in the misty mountains室在云山. As handle engraved is a cicada on a leaf. It is carved quite well . Side engraving with date and artists name. Size: 2,6 x 1,2 x 3,8 inches. 271 grams.  This is a vintage large figurine of the Loughing Happy Buddda.He is a symbol of of happiness & joy , His belly is said to signify bountitful wealth and prospererty, and stoking it will bring luck.It is 18" high and is about 15Lb. It can be seen in our Snohomish Gallery.  Pair of parrots: Checkered Desert Ironwood sculpture from China 1920 – 30s. Well carved, clear lines. It stands: 7,5 x 4,6 x 10,4 inches. Weight: 1,45 kg. There is a thin fissure at the reverse to bottom of the stand, not very obvious. The attractive texture of the wood and the clear design makes it stand out.

Antique Chinese Porcelain Box Double-Hap $220.00

  

Chinese vintage Leisure Seal with Cicada $150.00

  

Vintage Happy Laughing Buddha $95.00

  

Parrots: Wooden Sculpture, China, Iron W $140.00
2 Chinese bamboo brush containers from the beginning of last century. They look very elegant in their simple shape which highlights the charm of bamboo. They are in not so usual shape, the cut-away-view almost square. Both are almost identic (one is a few milimiter smaller in diameter). Both have a natural, warm flair, the surface a kind of slightly dulled finery. The smaller one has minor fissures at the very surface only ( no cracks). 3 x 3 x 5,2 inches. Since they are so neutral and yet elegant they also fit well on a western writing desk and sure would make a great, special gift.  Old Chinese set of figurative metal applications to be fixed to traditional children’s hats. Decorative, delicately formed. Complete set, fixed on cardboard with a string which can be easily removed. It is 100+ years old (Qing Dynasty, used in Yunnan province). All have hall-marks stamps at the back. The smaller ones are 1 inch the larger one 1,3 inch. They are in fine condition. (The close ups look like there was more corrosion than on the actual figures). Those figures were fixed on embroidered children's hats to protect a child from evil and ensure good luck.  China, Qing Dynasty. Very delicately carved stopper for a cricket box. Tortoise, all over carved with symbolized flowers. The inside of the object had been delicately hollowed, so it is light as a feather with a weight of 6 gram only. Diameter: 1,6 inches, height: 0,7 inches. (41 x 20 mm). Excellent condition. In old China cricket fights were very popular. The crickets were kept in a small cage before being taken out to do combat. These stoppers used to be a kind of treasured gems themselves. The better the carving the higher the price. They were holed for the cricket to breathe.  Antique Chinese bronze, so-called "Dian"-hilt, spiked, attractive patina, very decorative. 7,6 x 2,6 inches ( 19,5 x 6 cm), 370 gram. These weapons appeared at the end of the Warring States period (about 475 BCE to the unification of China under the Qin Dynasty in 221 BCE) and are very popular in early and Mid-West Han until early East Han when they are replaced by iron weapons. The region these swords have been used is Yunnan to Sichuan and they are certainly confirmed as existing amongst the Dian Kingdom of China's Yunnan province at least. Very decorative patina with blue azurite and green malachite.

Two Chinese Brush Posts. Elegant Bamboo $380.00

  

Old Chinese Application Set for Children $260.00

  

Antique Chinese Box Top. Delicate Tortoi $140.00

  

Warring States to Han: Antique Chinese H $720.00
Lovely, antique Chinese ivory pendant, depicting a quail sitting on a rock and sorghum behind the quail. Warm, light, natural patina. Green Cui-Jade fixed in the hanger. 20 x 45 x 5 mm. Fine condition.  Decorative old Chinese pendant of white Jade. It is app. 100 years old and depicts a couple. Siting left and right of a vase. The Jade feels very smooth in the hand. Diameter: 2 inches ( 50 mm). Brownish color has been added to better show the carving. Very fine condition. It comes from am old, cultivated European collection.  Decorative slim brush pot, depicting the legendary figures Han Shan and Shi De (和合二仙笔筒). White porcelain with color painting, some spots heightend. Bottom mark: Tang Zi Zhen Hua (唐子桢画). The object is from the Qing Dynasty, standing 5 inches high, diameter 2,5 in. Minor wear, no fissures or other faults.  Elegant, old Chinese brush pot, made of bamboo. Natural shape with 14 characters in antiq1ue Li-shu – style engraved. Artist signed: Jia Xi ( 家熹 ). Diameter: 4 inches, height: 6,6 inches. Nice, natural patina. Fine condition.

Antique Chinese Ivory Pendant Quail and $110.00

  

Old Chinese Jade Pendant $120.00

  

Slim Chinese Brush Pot with Han Shan and $400.00

  

Attractive old Chinese Brush Pot. Bamboo $140.00
Old b/w Japanese woodblock print, depicting a Samurai in armour with bow and arrows. Text in Japanese at right part. It is from app. 1900. The size of the actual print is 12 x 9 inches, mounted on cardboard, fine condition.  Very decorative Chinese seal stone, so called Ji Xue Shi (Chicken blood stone). It is meant for display, not carved as seal. Vintage seal stone with quite some red spots. Attractive texture. Size: 19 x 20 x 97 mm, 113 gram. Chicken-blood stone is one of the most cherished gem-rocks in China, the more red spots it has the more expensive it is.  Old Japanese woodblock print, depicting a Samurai approaching a Geisha. b/w woodblock print, delicately executed. Size: 6,1 x 9,8 inches (156 x 246 mm). Fine condition The print has been carefully backed on cardboard. It sure looks great when matted and framed and would make a unique gift.  Old postcard, depicting 3 shrunken heads. Those were heads by enemies and insignia to a chief of Ecuadorian tribe. Published by the French Salesian mission. Scarce postcard, unused, very fine condition.

Old Japanese Woodblock Print of a Samura $45.00

  

Most attractive Chinese Chicken-blood Se $680.00

  

Japanese Woodblock Print with Geisha and $35.00

  

Shrunken Heads. Vintage postcard, Ecuado $35.00
This is Japanese wakizashi sword. The blade is signed Takada ju Kage ? and is made in the shinogi-zukuri shape. This old samurai sword dates back to the Muromachi period Circa 1550. The blade was rusted and the previous owner attempted, with coarse polishing stone, to check the templerline. The wavy temper pattern are visible throughout the blade and has healthy temper at the point. There is no bend, no nicks, no forging flaws, no pitting from the rust and the cutting edge is sharp. The blade measures 17 1/2" cutting edge, 1 1/4" wide at the notch and 23 3/4" tip to end. The blade is heavy /wide and in healthy condition. Just needs a thorough polishing and it will really be a great find.  China, Qing Dynasty. Very attractive pair of leisure seals, Shou Shan (寿山). At the front side a huge pine tree on a rock and a pagoda behind can be seen. The inner side of the seals from a pine tree too. At the reverse date and seal carvers name are carved. The actual seal reads " Long Life " (长寿) and " Extended Life" (延寿). Each seal is 1,45 x 2,05 x 0,6 inches, weight: 60 gram. They are in very fine condition.  Antique Japanese comb with neat carving of a scene with pagodas, pine trees and rocks, made of horn. Some lines in with golden paint. Moderate wear: a few blemished at the teeth of the comb. Size: 4 x 1,8 inches.  Qing Dynasty: Chinese metal application resembling a lion mother and her lion-baby on her back. Such pieces have been fixed on hats to bring luck or keep away evil. Size: 2,2 x 1,5 inches ( 6 x 4 cm). Alloy with silver component. Delicate design, fine condition.

C 1550 Japanese Wakizashi Sword. Signed $709.75

  

Pair of antique Chinese Leisure Seals. G $420.00

  

Old Japan: Decorative Comb made of Horn $140.00

  

China, Qing Dynasty. Lions. Application $60.00
Qing Dynasty: Chinese metal application ( 2 pieces) resembling butterflies. Those pieces have been fixed on hats to bring luck or keep away evil. The larger one is 2,1 x 1,5 inches, the smaller one 0,5 x 0,4 inches. Alloy with silver component. Delicate design, fine condition.  Decorative, old woodblock print from China. The graphic depicts a dragon boat race and spectators. Original woodblock from the early 1900s but printed later (app. 1960-70s). Mounted as traditional Chinese scroll. Each color has been separately printed. The woodblock print comes from the famous Tianjin Yang Liu Qing woodblock studio. 16,5 x 34 inches, fine condition.  Decorative chromolithograph from 1898 " Culture of Indians ". It portrays 34 different artifacts from Indian tribes. 6,2 x 9,4 inches. Delicately executed, fine condition.  Most decorative vintage pattern of cloth samples. 4 samples of the same pattern of Mandarin Ducks ( Yuan Yang) in different colours. The 4 are pasted on a cardboard. Size: 7,8 x 10,8 inches. Fine condition. Description and details in Chinese.

China, Qing Dynasty. Butterflies. Applic $70.00

  

Dragon Boat Rally: Chinese Woodblock Pri $60.00

  

Indian Culture. Decorative Chromo Lithog $26.00

  

Old Chinese Pattern of Cloth. Mandarin D $10.00
Antique, Chinese object, made of Golden Sand Stone ( 金砂石 ). It is from the Qing-Dynasty. The fish is in perfect shape with no faults at all. Well carved it looks very lively in it’s movements. Size, app.: 4 x 2,6 x 1,9 inches ( 95 x 66 x 48 mm). The object comes for the famous Dr. Walter Heihs collection. Dr. Heihs was an important expert on Asian miniatures.  1898: Colourful chromo lithograph depicting 7 paintings and graphics from old Japan: A Kano Morinohu painting, a portrait of a Japanese man by Toyosuki, a Hokusai painting of jugglers hens by Rinsen …. Size: 6,2 x 9,5 inches. Fine condition. The lithograph has been printed by Bibliographisches Institut Leipzig. Litho by Brockhaus Germany 1898. Decorative lithograph. It looks great when framed.  Antique Chinese sculpture for the turn of last century made of Hong mu (old Chinese red wood), depicting a duck. Lively, funny expression of the duck. The eyes are of white glass. There is a slight knock at the left side of the beak, otherwise fine condition. Size: 5 x 2,5 x 6,5 inches ( 13 x 6,5 x 16,5 cm). It surely would make a great gift for hunters.  End of 18-19th Century. Fictile token with images of a sitting Buddha with 3 faces and 8 arms.. Diameter 1,4 inches. Fine condition.

China, Qing Dynasty: Golden Sand Stone G $340.00

  

Japanese Fine Arts: Fine Chromolithograp $22.00

  

China: Antique Wood Carving of a Duck. H $120.00

  

18 – 19th Century: Antique Old Buddhist $42.00
" Defacement of Primitive Peoples " was the politically incorrect German title of this print published by Meyers in 1905. Its shows men an women from African and Australian ethnic groups, the bodies decorated. Size: 6,1 x 9,5 inches. Fine condition. Authentic print from 1905.  Antique Chinese Silver Lock Pendant from the Qing Dynasty. This pendant was meant to bring good luck and a long life. The inscription reads: "Chang Ming Bai Sui" ( Long Life of Hundred Years ). There is a Chinese silver hallmark right under the hole of the lock-part. The Pendant is from pre 1880 and is in fine condition. It has not been cleaned so it looks dark on the screen. Size: 2 x 1,8 inches. Fine condition. It would make a meaningful Gift!  Desirable, fascinating and unusual candelabra from the 19th century, said to be from South East-Asia. The 3 arms at the centre can be closed and opened. It stands 8,5 inches high and is 6,2 at its feet. The weight is 781 gram. It is in very good condition, with no faults to be mentioned. The arms can be opened and closed smoothly. This candelabra really stands out and attracts the attention of connoisseurs of antiques.  18 – 19th century sculpture of a bird-headed Buddhist god: Wooden Garuda with a layer of lacquer, gilded. 7,5 x 7 x 2,8 inches. 548 gram. Fine condition. ( Only minor surface aging which is quite usual for such an old piece – the gold partly rubbed off. No parts missing, no splits ). In Buddhism, the Garuda is said to be a huge bird, his wings spanning several miles! He is said to have amazing power, intelligence, strength and wisdom and can change to human form at will. There are some stories which even talk of Garuda kings having romantic dalliances with human women. The Buddha, in the Mahasamyatta Sutra, is shown as making peace, albeit temporarily, between the Nagas (serpents) and the Garudas. The concept of Garuda is also seen in Indonesian, Thai, Japanese and Mongolian culture. While the Garuda is the national symbol of both Thailand and Indonesia, it is the symbol of Ulan Bator, the capital city of Mongolia

1905: German Print related to Primitive $18.00

  

China, Qing Dynasty. Silver Pendant. Pre $100.00

  

Unusual Candelabra from 19th Century wit $1200.00

  

Antique wooden Garuda Sculpture, China. $620.00
Congo, Central Africa. Authentic, old wooden Luba mask decorated with copper plates; red, white and brown strings made of different kinds of beads and pieces of shells all over the mask. Diameter: 12 inches. 1200+ gram. The mask is in fine condition ( right over the mouth some beads are missing ).  Nice signed Japanese Wakizashi Sword - Shinto I just received some interesting information from a very nice gentleman who was kind enough to give me the full translation from the tang markings. This Samurai Wakizashi sword, is actually signed as follows; Izumi = a Japanese province no Kami = an honorary title Kanesada = the swordsmith's name This additional information is greatly appreciated. I am an admirer, but nothing close to knowledgeable enough to trust my own translations, so thank you again James. This old Samurai Sword dates to Japan's Shinto Period, which makes this blade between three and four hundred years old. Hard to believe something so old could still look so good. The reason these old Japanese swords so often seem to have ignored the passing of time is that to Japan's Master sword smiths, their entire life was dedicated to sword making. Their dedication to their work elevated the craft to an art. None before and no one since has even come close to matching their skills. This great antique wakizashi is one of those fine, proud swords. I tried to include as many important photos as possible, but if you would like to see more, please ask. This wakizashi measures 18 and 1/2 inches from tip to notch, 26 inches in all. I have had this for several years and in that time I've added a very old tsuka that looked good and fit well. The tsuka has been used hard and has a lot of character, which I think suits the blade. The tsuba is one I chose only because it fit well and by doing that it would help protect this great old blade. It is of the WWII style and will do until the right one comes along. The saya is a perfect fit to the sword and has always been with it. As you can see it needs a little repair, but overall it is solid and strong. The blade is strait and sharp and true. Yes it is in need of a polish, but the kissaki is excellent and the body is free of any major defects. The temper line is quite nice, but at times hard to find. As the photos show, this sword is full of life. A fine Shinto period wakizashi, signed by its maker nearly four centuries ago. Now I call that a treasure. JM  Antique, extremely decorative, chrome lithograph depicting artefacts of the Australian – Polynesian Region. Depicted are a lance from the Fiji Islands, a sceptre from Hawaii, a shark sword from the Gilbert Islands…All in all we find 20 objects, mostly from Hawaii, Tahiti, Tonga, Harvey Archipelago, Fiji, Tasmanian, Maori, tattooed Samoa Indians, Tonga….. Artist signed: G. Muetzel. The chromolithograph was printed by Meyers Bibliographic Institute edition. Size: 6,2 x 9,5 inches. Very fine condition  Impressive old wooden mask from the Ivory Coast, Baoulé ethnic group. Size: 13 x 8 x 3 inches, 883 gram. Minor aging, a few stains from water drops, one or another minor scratch - but no faults at all. A hanger has been added at the back of the mask. (The image suggests that a small part is broken - right of the hanger - but telling from the wood it surely was carved like this. The Baoulé are one of more than sixty-five different Akan-speaking ethnic groups living in Cote d'Ivoire. They live essentially in the middle of the Cote d'Ivoire between the Comoé River and the Bandama River. The number about 3,000,000 strong representing approximately 23% of the country's population. In the 1600s the Baoulé left present day Ghana and traveled west into present day Côte d'Ivoire under the lead of the Queen Pokou. According to oral tradition, the Baoulé were forced to leave Ghana when the Ashanti rose to power. While they were fleeing for their lives they came to a large river that they were unable to cross. With their enemies chasing them they began to throw their most prized possessions into the river. It came to the Queen's attention that their most valuable possession was her son. The Queen realized that she had to sacrifice her son to the river and threw him in. Upon doing so hippopotamuses rose from the river and allowed them to cross, saving their lives. After crossing, the Queen was so upset about losing her son that all she could say was "baouli," meaning: the child is dead. From that point on they were known as the Baoulé.

African Luba Mask. Congo, Central Africa $130.00

  

Nice signed Japanese Wakizashi Sword - S $935.00

  

1898: Australia - Oceania Culture Artef $26.00

  

Old African Mask: Baoule Tribe, Ivory Co $520.00
China, Qing Dynasty: Nicely carved, beautiful pair of Birds of Paradise on carved wooden stands, made to fit the objects. They stand 8 inches high ( 20 centimeters ) and form nice patterns – from whatever angel you look at them. The color of the Jade has a milky green tone which is unexceptional and that is what has a significant impact on the value. There are 2 small faults: One bird’s beak is slightly knocked and the other bird’s tuft. Archive number added. (This object belonged to the famous collection of Dr. Walter Heihs who was specializing in Asian antiques but collected many fine antiques from other countries too.)  2 antique chromo lithographs depicting 28 members of African Ethnic groups: Mpongwe, Arabs, Nubians, Zulu, Monbuttu, Niam-Niam, Akka, Bush-men, Somali… Size, each: 6,5 x 9,8 inches. Fine condition, very colourful. Lithos by Meyers, Leipzig, 1902. Fine condition.  Two decorative old chromo lithographs depicting 30 ethnics from Australia. Northern Australians, Tasmanians, New Caledonia's, Papua, Yap and Mort lock Peninsula inhabitants, people from Tonga, Marshall Islands, New Zealand or Samoa. Each litho is 6,1 x 9,5 inches. Fine condition.  2 antique chromo lithographs depicting 28 members of African Ethnic groups: Mpongwe, Arabs, Nubians, Zulu, Monbuttu, Niam-Niam, Akka, Bush-men, Somali… Size, each: 6,5 x 9,8 inches. Fine condition, very colourful. Lithos by Meyers, Leipzig, 1902. Fine condition.

Pair of Chinese Jade Birds on Wood Stand $1700.00

  

Asian Peoples: Two old Lithographs from $28.00

  

Australian Peoples: 2 Antique Lithograph $30.00

  

African Peoples: Two old Lithographs fr $28.00
You are looking at a rare black painted Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD) and red, white and black painted groom. Much of the original paint remains on both pieces. The groom wares a collared jacket, oversized pantaloons and knee high boots. The harness has long since decayed away. The horse is a full 12 inches tall and just over 13 inches long; the groom stands 10 inches tall. This pair are warranted to the original purchaser to be of the Han period without time limits. Condition: Several years ago the horse was x-rayed revealing repair with metal pins in its legs. One such repair has destablilized to a loose crack - it needs attention. See second photo. Warranty: As noted above, guaranteed to be of the period without limitation to the original purchaser. Proof of contrary age to be signed certification from a curator of Oriental Arts of a major museum; or results from a recognized testing laboratory (to be accepted by me in advance) using thermo luminescence technology. Price reduced 8/08. Shipping cost within continental U.S. for this item will be $50.  You are looking a wonderful bronze Han Dynasty (206BCE - 220AD) Hill sensor. This is a one of a kind piece rarely viewed outside of a museum collection. It is guaranteed to be from the period without limitation to the original purchaser. Warranty: As noted above, guaranteed to be of the period without limitation to the original purchaser. Proof of contrary age to be signed certification from a curator of Oriental Arts of a major museum; or results from a recognized testing laboratory (to be accepted by me in advance) using thermo luminescence technology.  American Peoples: Decorative old chromolithograph depicting14 Indian peoples, Aleútes, Black-feet Indians, Pueblo Indians, Eskimos, Mexican Indians, Indians from South American countries, Sioux, Apaches and many more. Though older than 100 years the colours of this chromo lithograph look extremely fresh and vivid. The graphic is matted ( simple matting ). Meyers, 1898.  You are looking a wonderful group of 5 Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1619) musicians each with a detachable head. These large figures range from 12 inches to 13.5 inches tall, and each figure has a distinctive turquoise green glaze. These figures are guaranteed to the original purchaser to be of the indicated period without limitation. Condition: The figures show the expected degradation, glaze chips and cracks, and abrasions as a consequence of 100's of years of burial and subsequent excavation, cleaning and restoration. Warranty: As noted above, guaranteed to be of the period without limitation to the original purchaser. Proof of contrary age to be signed certification from a curator of Oriental Arts of a major museum; or results from a recognized testing laboratory (to be accepted by me in advance) using thermoluminescence technology. Price reduced 8/08

RARE CHINESE HAN DYNASTY BLACK HORSE WIT $1750.00

  

Han Dynasty Bronze Hill Sensor - Chinese $500.00

  

American Peoples, Indians: Decorative Ch $45.00

  

Procession of 5 Ming Musicians - Tomb Fi $1250.00


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