Catalog: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian (143)

Late 19th century Indian silver "Shiva" fluted vase. Features a fluted style solid silver body with individual raised scenes of the Goddess "Shiva". Her position changes in each scene. She is adorned by engraved peacock designs as well as foliate and engraved Indian luck symbols. The top boasts an impressive floral inspired wide mouth design. Sits a top a weighted silver base with a raised running foliate border. Marked "75" on the rim of the base as well as an illegible hallmark...

Pair of fine Chinese famille rose enameled porcelain plates, each plate contains four dragon panels surrounded by floral decorations, exterior also bears floral design, signed 'GUANGXU' and of the period. Size; Diameter of each plate is 4-3/4 inches, no visible condition issues and consistent with age.

Incredible Indo/Persian hand painted, oil on paper, manuscript page, depicting a courting maiden with attendant and suitor with calligraphy. Circa late 19th century period. Mounted in gold and black painted frame with matting. It measures approx. 10" height x 7 1/4" width. Condition is consistent with age.

19th century Chinese cosmetic Carved box, handle and bronze motif on the lid. Size: Measurement are L: 5 1/8, W: 3 1/8, H: 2 3/4 inches. Condition Report: Good condition.

Japanese carved wooden netsuke of seated karako. Weight: 12g Size: 1.25 x 1.25 x 1.5"

Late Qing era, well crafted Chinese Jade carving in the form of a saddled recumbent horse in graduated shades of green, having incised details and openwork areas at head and feet. Areas of calcification are observed in crevices. Size; Measurements as follows; 1.75"H x 2.5"W. no condition issues noted.

Fines Chinese blue & white porcelain brush washer, decorated with shrimps in landscape, artist's inscription on the side, bearing Chinese seal mark on the base, 19th century period. Size; Measurements are 3"H x 3.25"D, no condition issues.

Antique figure of Buddha in sitting position with his palms out, copper bottom with impressed marking. Dimension: The figure has a height of 4 5/8 inches, in very good condition.

dating: Early 19th Century. provenance: India. Straight, single-edged blade with "T"-back; grip with jade grip scales, brass ring-nut. Wooden scabbard with velvet covering (later). dimensions: length 38 cm.

Chinese gray Hetian jade carving in form of a belt buckle, length of carving is 3.95 inches long, 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. Most of the nephrite jade in the world are green...

A pair of Chinese blue and white under glazed porcelain covered bowls, the tops with spotted deer, stork, pine tree and magic fungus decoration and a floral band. The bases with leaf and flower decoration. Both bases marked with four blue underglaze characters, one reading "Bao Zhu Li Ji" and the other "Re Shen Zhen Cang". Both measure 4" H x 10 dia. Late 19th century. Condition Report: Both overall very good condition...

Dating: Early 19th Century. Provenance: Indo/Persia. Slightly curved, double-edged blade, ribbed at the tip, with double fuller, decorated with a gold-inlaid, floral cartouche at the forte; rock crystal grip, slightly curved, with pommel worked as a bud. Dimensions: length, 35 cm.

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.

Introduction: Myanmar silver-work is an ancient industry dating back to the 13th Century. Monarchs customarily used silver and gold bowls as rewards for the ministers and the attendants' loyalty and faithfulness to the royal family. Silver items were also a symbol of wealth because only the ministers, the generals and the rich citizens used silver for items such as betel-nut boxes and stands, flower bowls and vases, spittoons, daggers, dagger sheaths, and regalia and waistbands for the kings...

Chinese delicately Carved Agate Pendant, of compressed hu form with a surmounting squared handle attached to two open loop handles flanking the foliate relief carved neck, the body with taotie mask in relief, suspended from a carved hardwood stand, late 19th century era. Height 4 1/2 inches, in very good condition.

Chinese famille rose enameled porcelain plate, decorated with peony and floral design, six characters Chinese seal mark, late 19th century period. Size, diameter of the plate is 7 1/8 inches, in good condition with a couple of minor flea bites, hardly visible, to the rim.

Antique carved and deeply stained bone netsuke: Gamma Sennin standing and holding an object, 19th Century era. Size; Height of carving is 2 3/8 inches, fair condition.

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

Finely carved wood mask, late 19th century; of a netsuke/mask with movable jaw. Size: length of this fine carving is 1 3/4 inches. Condition Report: Chip to the left eye socket.

China, Famille Rose porcelain jar, with a high, rounded shoulder, white background, and two detailed, colorful figure motifs, Chinese seal mark on base, from 19th century era. Size; Height of this wonderful jar is 2 1/2 in, excellent 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...

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

Miniature Painting, India, 19th century, ink and colors on paper, scene of a woman in a window. Dimension: 7 x 5 1/2 inches, in great condition.

Finely crafted Japanese carved wood netsuke figure; of a dragon head, late 19th century period. Size; Length of carving is 2 1/4 inches. Condition Report; Good condition, no imperfections.

Chinese Qing yellow porcelain dish depicting butterflies. Five character mark on base. 7.25" Dia., Circa - Late 19th C. Condition Report; Very good condition with no imperfections.

Chinese famille rose porcelain brush holder, featuring "children at play" theme, brush pot exhibits artist's signature, the base marked with Chinese characters, from late 19th century period. Size; Height of vase is 5.3 inches with 4 inches in diameter, no imperfections.

Very well crafted Chinese export silver platter, decorated with bamboo to the edge and dragon to the middle surrounded by two flying dragons, 19th century period. Size; length of platter is 13/1/8 inches and weighing approximately 455 grams. Condition Report; Great condition, no issues noted.

A Japanese Antique Gilt Kutani Porcelain Vase: with mark sign on the base, late 19th Century period. Size; Height of vase is 9 3/4 inches, in very good condition.

Chinese cylindrical bamboo brush pot, carved and pierced with a man leading a horse away from a pine tree, 19th century era. Size; Height of carving is 5.5 inches, no condition issues.

Antique figure of Buddha in sitting position playing a musical instrument, copper bottom with impressed marking. Dimension: The figure has a height of 4 5/8 inches, in very good condition.

Rare detailed and finely painted Dynasty Chinese rose medallion porcelain plate: with the central design of birds perching on blossoming branches amid rocks while others flying around: together with chickens playing on the ground: surrounded by flowers and vines in cartouches, Mid-Qing dynasty. Size: Diameter of this plate is 8 1/2 inches. Condition Report: Very good condition.

Chinese antique bamboo sewing basket, interior design with character "Xi" and exterior with " Fu", Qing Dynasty . Size: Diameter of the basket is 13.25 inches and it stands 4 inches high, in very good condition.

Chinese Bronze Figure of Kwan Yin. Left hand raised in Buddhist mudra meditation. The gown the figure is wearing has embossed all over floral decoration. In good condition. Measures 6 inches in height.

Chinese Porcelain hat stand decorated with the eight auspicious symbols of Buddhism, bears Chinese seal mark to the base, late 19th century period. Size; Height of vase is 11 inches. Condition Report; Fair condition.

Antique carved wood netsuke; of a bearded figure holding money, of Meiji period. Size; Height of carving is 1.5 inches, no condition issues noted.