Catalog: Antiques: Regional Art (194)

Description: Persian manuscript page, 19th century or possibly earlier, gilded miniature painting of the king's court with gilt script on the top. Copy of the verso taped to the back of the frame. The page size is 7.5" x 4.25", frame size 11.5" x 9.5" and in very good condition.

Description: Fine antique Persian copper bowl, late Quajar period, a band of engraved Persian poem from poet Hafez fallowed by geometrical design. On the base a horse in sitting position with a bird with open wings on the horse's back. This type of bowls was carried by people so every individual had his own bowl and was used for drinking water or wine. Measurements: 1 inches high and 3 3/8 inches in diameter in good condition. For a similar example, see Christie's, April 24, 1990.

Chinese carved zitan cosmetic box with bone insets, depicting two individual holding floral branch, bears artist's inlaid initial. Size: Height of this wonderful item, including 2 inches wood base, is 6 inches, Condition Report: Good condition.

Delicately crafted carved netsuke figure, late19th century, Meiji period; of an antique stag antler with decorative holes. Size: Height of this fine carving is 1 3/4 inches with the length of 2 inches. Condition Report: Good condition with no imperfection, de-accessioned from Los Angeles County Museum in the 60's

Chinese Porcelain vase decorated with the eight auspicious symbols of Buddhism, bears Chinese seal mark to the base, late 19th century period. Size; Height of vase is 9 inches. Condition Report; Fair condition.

Chinese enameled porcelain Pedestal bowl, decorated with floral design on the observe and bat figures on verso, from late 19th century era. Size; This item stands 3.5 inches high and bowl has a diameter of 5.5 inches. Condition Report; Good condition with wear to the central gilt decoration.

Pair of hard wood carved Chinese elephants, from 19th century period. Size; Height of each carving is 4 1/4 inches. Condition Report; Good condition, a few toe nails missing.

Three piece Chinese Export Porcelain set, made for the Persian market, early to mid-19th century, two bowls and a small plate, each centered with a round reserve with Persian inscriptions, and floral and pale blue and iron red lattice borders. Dimensions: large bowl has height of 3 3/8 and diameter of 9 1/4 inches, smaller bowl is 2 3/4 inches high and 7 inches in diameter, plate has a diameter of 8 1/4 inches...

Fine Chinese silver basket, 7.5 inches in diameter, 19th century era, bears silver and maker's mark on verso. Condition Report: Good condition.

Northern Indian Mogul dynasty 1526–1858, established by Babur, Muslim descendant of Tamerlane, the 14th -century Mongol leader. The Mogul emperors ruled until the last one, Bahadur Shah II, was dethroned and exiled by the British; they included Akbar, Aurangzeb, and Shah Jahan...

Fine Japanese engraved silver damascene cigarette case, 19th century period. Size: length of case is 4-3/4 inches. Condition Report; a few minor dings.

China, 19th C., boxwood Luohan, in seated position, with one hand raised, simplistically carved details, and natural wood grain featured. Size; Height of this amazing carving is 4 inches, no condition concerns.

Japanese carved staged antler netsuke, exhibiting a carving of somewhat double gourd form with hollow interior, late 19th century period, length of 2 1/8 inches, in very good condition.

The origins of the hookah come from the north western provinces of India along the border of Pakistan in Rajasthan and Gujarat nearly a millennia back. In Persia, before the age of cigar and cigarette, hookah was used for generations and generally they were made from clay. The aristocrats and wealthy had the upper section of their hookah made from silver and the base was porcelain or crystal...

Fine Chinese porcelain vase, deep blue in color, late 19th century period. Size; Height of vase is 9.5 inches, in good condition.

Hand carved Chinese natural Hetian jade dragon belt buckle. Dimension: 113 x 30 x 21 (mm) or 4.45 x 1.18 x 0.83 inches with total weight of 0.22 lbs/102 grams, no condition issues. Introduction; Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Hetian jade, a nephrite jade, is regarded as the only true jade in ancient China until Burmese jadeite becomes popular in late Qing Dynasty. The hardness of the Hetian jade is between 6 to 6.5 and density is between 2.96 to 3.17...

Chinese Qing white jade carving of a recumbent horse with head turned backwards. Smooth polished surface, from early 19th century period. Size; Height of carving is 2.25 inches with width of 4 inches, condition is consistent with age, no issues noted.

China, Famille Rose enameled porcelain jar, with a high shoulder, rounded rim, with white background, and a colorful, detailed landscape motif, from late 19th century period. Size; Height of this wonderful jar is 4 inches, condition consistent with age.