Oriental Antiques from Asia the far east & beyond
| Title Antique Japanese bronze statue of a fisherman with a net symbol of prosperity and good fortune signed | |
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Antique Japanese bronze statue of a fisherman with a net symbol of prosperity and good fortune signed Showa period 1912-1945.
This finely worked and chiselled bronze sculpture of a fisherman with a dark burnished antique bronze patina and mounted on a naturalistic landscape base. The Fisherman statue symbolises the connection with the sea, sustenance and good fortune. Everyone should have one in their home or office. Ebisu is known as the god of fisherman and is often depicted holding a fish to bring good luck and plentiful catches.
The sculpture is signed to the back in Japanese characters.
This is a one off casting using the traditional lost wax technique.
Japan Showa period 20th century
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Height 18cm Width 8cm Depth 10cm
Weight 820 grams |
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| Title Heavy vintage Japanese sculpture of a bull signed solid bronze the symbol of strength and determination | |
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Antique patined heavy vintage Japanese sculpture of a bull signed solid bronze the symbol of strength virility and determination
This finely worked and chiselled bronze statue with a burnished antique bronze patina. This is a one off casting using the traditional lost wax technique.
The Yokai ox or bull is a powerful figure with burnished horns and depicted in heavy set muscular stance. The lovely colour and weight of this statue at 1.5kg with the signature stamp under the belly makes this a very tactile sculpture meant to be held in the hand to admire.
Japan 20th century
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Height 9cm Width 16cm Depth 6cm
Weight 1.5kg |
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| Title Antique Japanese bronze ikebana usubata vase on tripod base with silver & gold inlay details Meiji period | |
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Antique Japanese bronze ikebana usubata vase on tripod base with silver and gold inlay details Meiji period 1868-1912.
This finely worked and chiselled bronze vase with a burnished antique bronze patina with silver inlaid with full moon, traditional houses and landscape design. The shaped vase with elephant handles and silver inlay over a tripod feet base that sits on three elegant shaped legs. This is a one off casting using the traditional lost wax technique.
Japan Meiji period 1880
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Height 25cm Width 19cm Depth 16cm
Weight 1.5kg |
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| Title Large Art Deco Japanese bronze hibachi vase on tripod and wooden base with silver inlay Showa period | |
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Heavy large Japanese bronze hibachi brazier on tripod base with silver and gold inlay details Showa period 1926-1989
This finely worked and chiselled bronze vase with a burnished antique bronze patina with geometric grecian key silver inlay in the Art Deco manner. The shaped bronze body of the vase vase with sturdy tripod feet that are attached to an elm wood base. Ideal as a planter or vase these types of bronze pots were traditionally used braziers and for heating.
Japan Showa period 1930
Overall Dimensions Height 25cm Diameter 26cm
Weight 3.4kg interior dimensions: H20cm W22.5cm |
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| Title Antique Japanese bronze ikebana usubata vase on tripod base with silver inlay details Meiji period | |
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Antique Japanese bronze ikebana usubata vase on tripod base with silver inlay details Meiji period 1868-1912.
This finely worked and chiselled bronze vase cast in sections and with a burnished antique patina with silver inlaid highlights of waves and butterflies design. The wide top tray lifts off the shaped vase with elephant handles and silver inlay over a tripod feet base that sits on three elegant shaped legs. This is a one off casting using the traditional lost wax technique.
Japan Meiji period 1890
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Height 27cm Width 30cm Depth 30cm
Weight 3.4kg |
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| Title Antique Gilt Bronze Guan Yin Buddha goddess statue in gilt bronze with gilt tara and on lotus seat | |
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Antique Gilt Bronze Guan Yin Buddha goddess statue in gilt bronze with gilt tara and on lotus flower pedestal seat.
This finely worked and chiselled bronze figure of the Bodhisattva goddess with original gilt finish of traditional Tibetan design. This is a one off casting using the traditional lost wax technique. The seated Guanyin Buddha on a shaped pedestal and traditional lotus flower base. The base of the statue is sealed and although heavy
for its size it appears to be a hollow cast inside. Chinese vintage Age unknown
Overall Dimensions
Height 21cm Width 15cm Depth 10cm
Weight 1.1kg
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| Title Antique Japanese gilt bronze ikebana vase on pedestal base with chiselled details signed Meiji period | |
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Antique Japanese gilt bronze ikebana vase on pedestal base with chiselled details and signed at base.
This finely worked and chiselled bronze vase cast in four sections that snuggly fit together. The vase top with cartouche centre to body with copper and silver inlay over a wide tray or dish over a tripod feet base that sits on a turned pedestal . This is a one off casting using the traditional lost wax technique. The base has a chiselled signature underneath that refers to the artist.
Japan Meiji period 1880
Overall Dimensions
Height 43cm Width 24cm Depth 24cm
Weight 5.7kg
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| Title Large antique carved wooden Tang style horse with traces of polychrome decoration on wooden base | |
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Large antique carved wooden Tang style horse with traces of polychrome decoration on wooden base. Well carved Chinese horse statue in equestrian pose.
Very good condition but no maker's markings or signatures which is not unusual for Chinese sculptural objects of the Tang style.
China early 1900's
Dimensions Height 53cm Length 60cm Depth 20 cm Weight 5 kg
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| Title Antique Gilt Bronze Ming Dynasty Buddha statue on lotus pedestal | |
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Antique gilt bronze Ming Dynasty Buddha seated on a pierced lotus ornamented pedestal with finely worked detail and traditional design. 18th century or earlier. Impressed foundry mark or signatures to the back of this piece. Gold leaf tracery and original patina.
Chinese 19th century or earlier
Dimensions Width 15cm Height 26cm Depth 8cm
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| Title Semi antique Tibetan Mandelin carpet depicting the Buddha as a Deer in the Ruru Jataka manner signed | |
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Semi antique Tibetan Mandelin carpet depicting the Buddha as a Deer in the Ruru Jataka legend all hand knotted and signed. Deer King JATAKA This Chinese pictorian buddhist tapestry or pillar carpet would originally have adorned a great temple of worship and would have been hung on the wall. The legend depicted is that the bodhisattva was reborn as a ruru deer. The deer hears a man in distress and rescues him from the river ...and eventually travels preaching the dhamma.
In very good condition with good thick woollen pile and tight structure. all hand knotted and good original fringes Chinese Mid 20th century
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Dimensions Width 121 cm
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| Title Antique Japanese pair Shoji screen sliding doors in with woven reed and lower carved panels 1880's | |
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Description Antique Japanese pair Shoji screen sliding doors in with woven reed and lower carved panels 1880's
Designed for internal room devisions during summer, these gorgeous sliding doors give privacy and separation whilst allowing airflow to cool the rooms.
The wooden frame is completely original with inserts of woven reed all hand knotted- a value point! Minor wear to surfaces
Imagine the stories these doors could tell....having been used for more that 100 years. Ideal as wardrobe doors or even a tea house ! Japan 19th century
Overall Dimensions Each door is : Height 177cm Width 115 cm ( two of) Depth 3cm
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| Title Antique French sculpture of a Moor in terracotta with highly detailed costume complete with mustache 1890 | |
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Antique French sculpture of a Moor in terracotta with highly detailed costume complete with mustache. Late 19th century French statue of an Orientalist bust of a moor or an Egyptian Nubian man. Beautifully sculpted complete with ornate Fez and turban. Original hand painted finish. Perfect size for the mantlepiece or desk top.
French Orientalist late 1890
Overall Dimensions: Height: 33 Width 20 cm Depth 12 cm Weight 1.6 kg
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| Title Antique Japanese Ranma carved screen solid red cedar pine with black laquered frame Showa period | |
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Description Antique Japanese Ranma carved screen solid red cedar pine with black laquered frame Showa period 1930.
The wood is completely original with original burnished patina to solid japanese pine and includes the original black lacquered frame- a value point! This long panel of 181 cm length is carved double sided with the mirror image. Minor wear to surfaces
Imagine the stories this overdoor panel could tell....having been used for almost 100 years. Ideal as bedhead or room devider or even a tea house ! Japan circa 1930
Overall Dimensions
Height 38cm Length 181 cm Depth 3.5cm
The art form of Ranma is solely
Japanese, dating back to the 17th century in Kyoto. Ranma is an elaborately
carved wooden panel that is placed above a sliding door (障子), and beneath the
ceiling in a traditional Japanese household. The woodwork can also be seen in
some traditional Japanese buildings or place of worship. Although not as
prominent today, you can still view ranma in many historical buildings. After
its inception, ranma was used for both practical and decorative purposes. In a
practical sense, ranma was used to separate rooms and provide airflow. In a
decorative sense, it was used as a subtle way for a family to demonstrate its
wealth.
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| Title Antique Ottoman oil lamp in solid brass with ornate chiselled design and engraved complete with drip tray | |
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Antique Ottoman oil lamp in solid brass with ornate chiselled design and engraved complete with drip tray. The candlestick style of oil lamp was traditional throughout east asia. The castellated top bowl could hold a resevoir of oil and wax to feed the four wick nozzles that emminate or could be used for a wide candle. Raised on an tall elegant shaped ornate cast brass column with solid copper drip bowl below to catch any wax or oil drips due to wind influences. Ottoman Empire mid 1800's
Dimensions
Height 45cm Width 28cm
Weight 2100
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| Title Antique Gilt Bronze Tibetan Buddha Ming Dynasty | |
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Antique gilt metal Buddha Ming Dynasty in the 18th century manner. This finely worked bronze or copper figure with original gold leaf highlight detail of traditional design. An impressed character mark to the back possibly from a dedication from an owner or foundry stamp. The seated Sakimuri Buddha on a shaped pedestal and traditional lotus flower base. Chinese 19th century or earlier
Overall Dimensions Width 12cm Height 27cm Depth 9cm
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| Title Antique Very large original painting of cranes signed and in gilt wood frame with mounted framed | |
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Antique oriental very large painting of cranes signed and in gilt wood frame early 20th century mounted in gold leagf wooden frame.
China 20th century or earlier
Dimensions Height 155cm Width 84cm Depth 3cm weight 8000 grams
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| Title Antique Japanese pair Shoji screen sliding doors in solid pine with rice paper backed fretwork panel | |
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Description Antique 19th century Meiji period Japanese pair Shoji screen sliding doors in solid pine with rice paper backed fretwork panel
The wood is completely original with original stained polished patina to solid pine and includes the original screen centres - a value point! Minor wear to surfaces
Imagine the stories these doors could tell....having been used for more that 100 years. Ideal as wardrobe doors or even a tea house ! Japan 19th century
Overall Dimensions Each door is : Height 177cm Width 105 cm Depth 3.5cm
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| Title Original 1880's Japanese collotype of the Lu Tung-pin The Tang period Hermit battling with the Dragon | |
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Original Japanese collotype of the Lu Tung-pin The Hermit battling with the Dragon. Lu Tung Pin was a Tang period hermit . He attained great knowledge skill in swordsmanship and withhis tallents he dipatched a dragon in Chiang Huai. This rare collotype potographic print is from the collection of rare Japanese antiques assembled by the noted art collector and industrialist Takashi Masuda ( 1848-1938) in Tokyo. The original masterpiece is by Sesson a 16th century priest of the Seshu school. A paper label is attached to the back of the picture. Collotypes were a high quality photo print and were in use 1870-1920. They allowed for great quality but the processing was very laborious and costly. Presented in original back wooden frame and under glass.
Japanese circa 1880
Dimensions Width 51cm Height 33cm Depth 2cm weight 1100 grams
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| Title Original 1880's Japanese collotype Traditional Japanese family guarded by a lion or Foo Dog. | |
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Original Japanese collotype of the Traditional Japanese family guarded by a lion of Foo Dog. The man as head of the house, followed some steps back by the wife then the child and protected by the fierce looking lion. This rare collotype potographic print is from the collection of rare Japanese antiques assembled by the noted art collector and industrialist Takashi Masuda ( 1848-1938) in Tokyo.
Collotypes were a high quality photo print and were in use 1870-1920. They allowed for great quality but the processing was very laborious and costly. Presented in original back wooden frame and under glass.
Japanese circa 1880
Dimensions
Height 35cm Width 50cm Depth 2cm weight 1300 grams
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| Title Antique Chinese Trousse knife and hair pin in engraved case mid 19th century original | |
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Antique Chinese Trousse knife and hair pin in engraved case mid 19th century original. The case or sheath with ornate metal clasps and jade coloured top ends. Oriental engraved case and handle with a typical tanto style steel blade. Chinese 19th century or earlier
Overall Dimensions Length 28cm Width 2cm Depth 2cm Weight: 75grams
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| Title Antique gold leaf gilt Bronze lady Buddha Ming Dynasty manner and incised writing to back | |
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Superb quality antique gilt metal Goddess of Mercy bronze Buddha finely worked detail and traditional design in the 18th century manner. Signed to back with incised inscription but No foundry marks. Original gold leaf and patina. Age unknown but Very likely Chinese of 19th century era or earlier
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| Title Pair Antique Ming Dynasty style Bronze Buddha statues | |
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Dimensions Width 15cm Height 35cm Depth 16cm Antique 19th century gilt bronze Buddha statues finely worked detail and traditional design. Rare pair of antique bronze Buddha statues seated on raised pedestals and with pierced metal work . In the Ming Dynasty but most probably 18th or early19th century origin. Good detailed engraving all round and nice original patina. Heavy cast 4.7kg and 5.5 kg each One statue represents a general while the other represents the Goddess of Mercy Gung Yan or kwan yin..
China 19th century |
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| Title Antique GILT copper/ Bronze MING Dynasty BUDDHA | |
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Antique Ming Dynasty Buddha gilt bronze statue seated on a flowering lotus pedestal.. The traditional costume sculpted hair with and dress with parcel gold leaf gilding of superb quality. Chinese Statues of this age are extremely rare and highly sought after by collectors. This very rare early 18th century buddha has beautifully shaped hands and long ears for longevity .
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| Title Large solid bronze urn or hibachi with silver inlay may be used as a censor or incense burner cauldron bowl | |
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Dimensions Height 25cm Diameter 25cm Weight 3.6kg
A solid bronze cast cauldron shaped large bowl of substantial weight of 3.6kg. The gorgeous shaped bowl with flared base and well rounded upper lid edge. Below this lid is a banding on incised and silver inlaid floral design that joins the double handle lugs on each side. These ligs are applied with hand turned and wrought hand made brass nuts to the inside. No signatured or stamps, consistent with temple or monastery pieces or very high quality. The shape, is an interpretation of the terracotta urns used to ferment suaces or contain wine, whereby the lid was fastened with cord through the handle lugs and a seal of clay , applied around these cords. Sometimes these caulron shapes are used in temples and filled with sand to hold burning incensence taper sticks.
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| Title Black Glazed Chinese wine bowl or dish | |
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Dimensions Width 19cm Height 7cm Weight 530 grams Black Glazed Chinese wine dish or serving bowl of large size. good condition with unglazed base.
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| Title Glazed Chinese Celadon vase with incised design | |
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Dimensions Width 12cm Height 21cm Weight 650 grams
Gorgeous shaped celadon glaze vase with incised design unglazed base |
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| Title Glazed Chinese rice wine ewer Vase Bottle | |
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Dimensions Width 18cm Height 23cm Depth 14.5cm
Black Glazed Chinese ewer or wine bottle with two tone glazing and beautifully sculpted cockrel spout. Unglazed base complete with blue drip glaze and twin tie lugs on each side of the handle.
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| Title Glazed Chinese Double Fish Vase Bottle | |
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Dimensions Width 17cm Height 25cm Depth 7cm
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| Title Glazed Chinese Wine Urn fully glazed interior 19th century | |
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Dimensions Width 24cm Height 17cm Depth 25cm Glazed Chinese wine urn
with glazed interior and two tiger's heads and knobbed rim. |
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| Title Antique Chinese gilt bronze and patinated bronze Koro or incense burner | |
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A well carved and cast bronze incense burner with different scenes to each side, highlighted in gilt bronze. . The lift off top lid is in solid bronze with gilt details of floral design.
The angular handles to each side with carved meander pattern and gilt details with a stylised gilded dragon motif to body. The whole raised on elegant Tang period style legs .
Cast character siganutre underneath.
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| Title A very rare gilt copper Ceremonial Mace of the 19th century known as a Soota | |
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Dimensions Height 104 cm Width 18 cm Depth 10 cm Weight 2.7kg A rare beautifully made ceremonial mace in repousse copper and mercurial gilding. Apparently similar but smaller examples were brought out of India in the 1980's by an English Antiques connoisseur. This item is twice that size. Hand beaten from sheets of copper or brass. The skills in this repousse work is formidable, working to form the image from the inside out including the well figured leopards head. Made in four sections and joined internally with hand cut steel screw thread. The entire piece is then mercurial gilded with real gold. This type of mace known as a Soonta or souta was usually carried by a Souta berdar as part of the regalia of a Maharaja. A similar example was sold by Christies in October 2011 in south Kensington for GBP 13,750.
Indian 19th century.
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| Title Antique GILT Bronze MING Dynasty BUDDHA | |
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Antique Ming Dynasty Buddha gilt bronze statue seated on traditional lotus flower base. The traditional costume sculpted hat and dress with parcel gilding and tracery paintwork of superb quality. Chinese Statues of this age are extremely rare and highly sought after by collectors. This very rare early 18th century buddha is complete with lotus flower in one hand and an orb in the other hand.
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| Title PAIR of Antique Gilt Bronze Buddha statues standing | |
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Beautiful pair of large statues in mercurial gilt bronze of the Students of Sakimuni, one young and one aged and wise. These Palatial quality bronzes are finely worked with the standing figures with hands in prayer. The figures retains their original MERCURIAL GILDING , encrusted with gold left behind after the mercury has been fired off and evaporated, and are in very good condition. Origin, late Ching dynasty China, palace quality. The finely chiselled and sculpted face with divine countenance. The figures are not signed or dated but the quality of these antique statues indicate late Qing, Ching dynasty origin , China. ..see other images below… Great condition straight in the home, art gallery antique shop or temple.
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| Title Pair of solid bronze crane sculptures representing Longevity and Marriage | |
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An impressive sized pair of solid bronze life size statue crane statues in courting posture. Beautiful antique green verdigris patina. Perfect for indoors or in a fountain water feature, very heavy lost wax technique cast bronze. The symbolisim behind these gorgeous statues is from the asian influence of longevity and a long lasting marriage, which makes these a perfect wedding gift or ideal house warming present.
20th century unsigned
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| Title Imerial Chinese laquered pine rice barrel 4 character signature | |
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An Imperial China rice bucket or barrel , laquered interior and exterior and signed with four character mark to each side of the handle and on the inside of the lid.
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| Title Antique Qing Dynasty Gilt Bronze gungyan Goddess of Mercy Buddha | |
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Antique gilt bronze Goddess of Mercy Buddha statue , finely worked detail and traditional design with jewelled forhead, late 19th century . No foundry marks or signatures to date this by except for the inscription below her lotus pedestal. Qing or Ching Dynasty period , beautifully workedchisseled details all around. The statue bears an inscription to the base and has a jewell 3rd eye to her forehead. Superb quality cast details Heavy sealed base and weight of 2
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| Title Antique Chinese Solid heavy ebony or rosewood carved wood dragon figure | |
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Description Antique Chinese dragon statue , beuatifully carved in heavy pallisander rosewood. Superb details in the sculpture and carving and completely original, no damage restoration or repairs. Lovely wood grain that really needs to be seen to be appreciated. This wood carver really understood the timber he was working with. China 1890 |
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| Title Large original painting of birds on a plum blossom tree signed and in gilt wood frame with mounted framed | |
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Large original painting on four woven silk pannels of birds on a plum blossom tree signed and in gilt wood frame with mounted ornate metal corner frame.
20th century in the 18th century Japanese manner
Dimensions Height 69cm Width 137cm Depth 3cm weight 3000 grams
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| Title Bronze Chinese DRAGON statue on burgundy marble base French 19th century | |
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Dimensions Height 12cm Length 14cm Depth 8cm Gorgeous bronze Griffin or Dragon statue with stretched wings and firmly footed on a rouge marble base.. Fienly chisseled scales to the body and resting on four well carved paws. French made for the oriental
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| Title Chinese Brushpot Planted Signed Yee Hing | |
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Dimensions Width 18cm Height 15cm Depth 18cm Description Chinese brush pot planted Signed Yee Hing, 19th century terracotta with naturalistic shaped treetrunk detail, finely pierced. Price SOLD |
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| Title Gilt Bronze Statue Of A Buddhist Scholar | |
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Dimensions Height 42cm Length 44cm Depth 18cm Description Gilt bronze statue of a buddhist scholar or Loh Hon. solid bronze and parcel gilding to statue first half of the 20th century Circa 1900 Price SOLD |
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| Title Tall Chinese Brushpot Signed Yee Hing | |
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Dimensions Width 11cm Height 15cm Depth 10cm Description Antique terracotta tall Chinese brushpot Signed Yee Hing with finely pierced and sculpted sides in the shape of a tree trunk Price SOLD |
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| Title Ivory Porcelain Goddess Of Mercy Guanyin | |
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Dimensions Width 18cm Height 37cm Depth 17cm Description Ivory Porcelain goddess of mercy Guanyin signed to back , 19th century/early 2oth century beautifully detailed and sculpted. In superb condition no splits cracks or repairs Circa 1900 Price SOLD |
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| Title Antique heavy gilded bronze buddha statue | |
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Dimensions Width 15cm Height 21cm Depth 8cm
Antique late 18th early 19th century gilt bronze Buddha statue in the traditional Burmese manner. the heavy cast bronze metal covered in gold leaf decoration. Seated in meditative pose on a stepped pedestal adorned with floral incised border symbolising lotus buds.
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| Title ChineseWhite porcelain BUDDHA statue | |
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Dimensions Height 35cm Length 26cm Depth 17cm Description Chinese antique white porcelain Buddha statue signed by the artist to the back . This 1900's sculpture is unique and hand made and in perfect condition. From a collection of oriental antiques acquired by a connoisseur expat in Hong Kong over many years. Price SOLD |
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| Title ChineseWhite porcelain BUDDHA statue | |
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Dimensions Height 38cm Length 23cm Depth 18cm Description Chinese antique white porcelain Buddha statue signed by the artist to the back . This 1900's sculpture is unique and hand made and in perfect condition. From a collection of oriental antiques acquired by a connoiseur expat in Hong Kong over many years. Price SOLD |
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| Title Chinese Carved Rosewood Fisherman | |
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DimensionsHeight 31cm Length 15cm Depth 15cm Description Chinese carved rosewood fisherman statue with a full bag of fish. This statue is symbolic of longevity. His eyes and teeth are inlaid in ivory. A beautiful sculpture Circa 1940 Price SOLD |
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| Title Antique Gilt Bronze Tibetan Buddha | |
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Dimensions Width 16cm Height 24cm Depth 14cm Description Antique gilt bronze Tibetan Buddha finely worked detail and traditional design. 19th century or earlier. No foundry marks or signatures to date this by. Mercurial gilt and patinated. Price SOLD |
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| Title Antique terracotta Tang style horse with traces of polychrome decoration and on wooden stand | |
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Antique terracotta Tang style horse with traces of polychrome decoration and on wooden stand . Well sculpted standing equestrian pose. In good condition without breaks or repairs and of unusually large size.
Very good condition but no maker's markings or stamps which is not unusual Chinese sculptural objects of the Tang Dynasty.
China , Age unknown
Dimensions Length 48cm Height 38cm Width 15cm
Weight 5500
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| Title Fine Chin De Blanc Monk | |
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Dimensions Height 17cm Length 10cm Depth 6cm Description Fine chin de blanc Monk sculpture. Thsi statue represents a scholar and master of Kung Fu. His legs astride difficult terrain one finger pointing down to the baby foo dog . The back has two stamp signature to the back of his robe Circa 1945 Price SOLD |
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