Antique Tibetan flint carrying pouch (also mechag or chuck muck), made of leather with plaques of repousse silver with inlaid turquoise front medallion. Motifs of filigree are seen through the silver plating with a pair of diving swallows. The backside of the pouch with heavy studs. The top of the pouch is fitted with a ring for suspending from the wearer's belt.

19th century

Dimensions: 5" L x 1 1/2" D x 3 1/2" H

A very rare covered box with high foot alike or similar with stem cup shape, decorated incised to the top of lotus design and classic scroll below. Possibly Five Dynasty to Northern Song period. Condition is very good, no any chips, no crack and free from any restoration. Height: 9 cm and Diameter: 11,8 cm.

Antique Persian Baluch rug, 100% hand woven wool in rust brown, light red, and indigo hues, with repeating geometric motifs throughout. These rugs are hand-knotted by the nomads of Baluch. Baluch or Baluchistan is the area between the borders of Iran, Pakistan, and Afghanistan-- this is why Baluch rugs are said to be a mixture of three different regions.

Circa 1930

Dimensions: 3' 10" x 11' 8"

Antique Caucasian Talish Azeri runner carpet. The Talish carpet received its name from large region stretched along the Talish mountains, by the coast of the Caspian Sea. It is a well known carpet type. The middle field of carpets, which are known as Talish, happens to be of both simple and complicated composition. The central narrow indigo panel with motifs of flowers and medallions, bordered in scrolling vines and rosettes. All hand-woven 100% wool in colorful blue, red, yellow, and cream dye...

Frank Brangwyn and Yoshijiro Urushibara
In the Docks
Series: "Ten Woodcuts" No. 8.
Paper size: Approximately 11 x 9.5 inches.
Image size: Approximately 8.5 x 7.0 inches.
Date: 1924
Edition: No. 80 of 270 (250 +20 artist's proofs).
Yoshijiro produced this woodblock print from a watercolor by Brangwyn as part of their famous collaboration.
Publisher: John Lane: The Bodley Head Limited, London.
Sealed by Urushibara.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print....

Height: 5.9 cm (2.3 in)
Width: 4 cm (1.7 in)
Depth: 1.5 cm (0.7 in)

Fine Chinese lacquer and mother of pearl snuff bottle; mother of pearl tesserae inlaid into the surface of the lacquer to form floral decoration and borders; the sides show an intricate diaper decoration; hardstone stopper and bone spoon; good condition

Height (without stand): 6.6 cm (2.6 in)
Width: 3.3 cm (1.3 in)
Depth: 2 cm (0.8 in)

Fine Chinese horn snuff bottle; main panel shows scrimshawed work picturing a signed mountain scene; the reverse shows a gilt carved depiction of a Gu vase with calligraphy; includes the original wooden stand; hard stone stopper and bone spoon; good condition

Antique Japanese 2 section 6ft Mizuya with dark red lacquer frame made of Hinoki (cypress) wood, with Sugi (cedar) sides, and Keyaki (elm) burl hardwood front panel drawers and sliders edged with black lacquer frame. From the Kanazawa region. Kanazawa is the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture, on Japan’s central Honshu Island. It's known for well-preserved Edo-era districts, art museums and regional handicrafts.

Edo period (1603-1868)

Dimensions: 69 1/4" L x 17 1/2" D...

Finely cast small statue of Hindu Goddess Annapurna, sitting cross-legged on an elevated throne, holding the ritual spoon in both hands. Bronze, with reddish and green patina. India, 17th century, maybe earlier. Height: 4.3 cm. Abrasion due to great age, otherwise good condition.

An early Qing dynasty blue and white bowl with floral scrolls. Condition is very good, no crack and no any restoration excepted tiny minor flake chips to rim. Diameter: 16 cm.

Antique Persian hand-woven 100% wool runner carpet, originating from the large village of Malayer with natural dyes of rust red, indigo, light blue, rust brown, and beige hues. With repeating boteh medallions, four borders with scrolls and floral motifs.

Circa 1900

Dimensions: 3' 4" x 12' 8"

Chinese Bronze stand for censer or incense burner. 9,3 cm diameter. Good conditions.

Chinese Bronze stand for censer or incense burner. 13 cm diameter. Good conditions.

A small square gold lacquer Japanese incense container with rounded corners. The lid is decorated with a relief of waves and rocks, inlaid in mother-of-pearl and lead. Interior and base with nashiji, the rims covered with lead. Later tomobako. Dimension: c. 9.5 cm x 7.5 cm x 2.5 cm. Condition: few traces of usage, a tiny chip (see photo No. 2 at 2 o'clock).

A Beautifully carved tube shaped jade. These item are extremely rare. It is not know what these were used for but it is thought to be for the hair ornament to hold the pony tail. Size: See Last photo

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A massive white glazed porcelain vase decorated with gourds, grapes, pomegranates and other auspicious motifs in high relief techniques. A six characters "Daqing Guanxu Nianzhi" seal mark is inscribed on the shoulder, and of the period. Condition: losses; minor kiln faults. Please see all photos including additional photos on a separate page for condition details. Height: 23".

Diameter approximately 10 cm. In good condition.