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Rare Qinghua YuHuChunPing, DaoGuang Signature and Period, ca.1821-50 |
Origin: China
Period: ca.1821-50
Price: P.O.R.
Stock Number: 1860
Description: A rare and exquisite qinghua YuHuChunPing, DaoGuang signature and period, ca.1821-50. Dimensions are 11-1/4" tall, 7" wide. Yuhuchunping means pear-shaped vase. Emperor DaoGuang was the grandson of Emperor Qianlong (1736-95). This yuhuchun's is very similar to another yuhuchun, Qianlong seal signature and period, that sold in China, 2001 for 396,000 RMB! See enlargements. Both are very similar in ... |
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Fine Kutani Covered Bowl "8 Views of Omi," by Hashimoto, ca.1890 |
Origin: Japan
Period: ca.1890, Meiji
Price: $450 + shipping/handling
Stock Number: 1790
Description: A fine Kutani covered porcelain bowl depicting the "Eight Views of Omi," Omi Hakkei-no Uchi, ca.1890. Dimensions are 6" diameter, and 4" tall. From the quality evident of this covered bowl, it was most likely a specially commissioned piece. The signature on the base reads "KUTANI HASHIMOTO SEI," KUTANI HASHIMOTO MADE. The bowl is painted in classic Kutani style and palette and decorated with the ... |
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Tang Dyn. Earthenware Tomb Figure, ca.618-906 |
Origin: China
Period: ca.618-906
Price: "Sold" Thank You!
Stock Number: 1700
Description: A fine Tang dynasty earthenware tomb figure, foreign fighter, ca.618-906. Dimensions 15" tall, 5" wide, 4" deep. Objects like these are known as mingqi, specifically made for burial objects. It was believed that an object's/individual's (like a servent) essence would be taken into the after-life by the deceased. This figure of a foriegn fighter, (possibly Dutch), is standing in a fighting ... |
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Shinshinto Katana/Tachi, Bisau Osafune Ju Sukeharu, ca.1781-1876 |
Origin: Japan
Period: ca.1781-1876
Price: $8,750.00 USD
Stock Number: 1690
Description: Shinshinto Katana/Tachi (ca. 1781-1868); Signed: Bisau Osafune Ju Sukeharu; 28-9/16" blade length; A very fine and a very long, fully mounted Shinshinto katana, signed Bisau Osafune Ju Sukeharu. The hacho (tip of kissake to munemachi) is an impressive 28-9/16" (74 cm) long. The sugata is shinogi-zukuri katana/tachi. The sori is a deep zori. The boshi is kaeri-fukai. The hamon is a ko-choji ... |
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Fine and Unusual Pear-Shape Korean Underglaze Blue Ewer, ca.15th/17th c. |
Origin: Korea
Period: ca.15th/17th c.
Price: "Sold" Thank You!
Stock Number: 1660
Description: A very fine and unusual pear-shaped Korean Ewer with underglaze cobalt-blue design. We attribute this ewer to the15th/17th century. The ewer has an auspicious pear-shape with an elephant spout and a long and delicate looped handle that has a small bird at the top curl. The ewer sits a little askewed on its splayed foot. This is ewer is quite unique not only for its pear shape body that stands on ... |
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Fine Song Dyn. Longquan "Chicken-Leg" Earthenware Vase, ca.960-1279 |
Origin: China
Period: ca.960-1279
Price: P.O.R.
Stock Number: 1620
Description: A very fine Song dynasty Longquan JiTuiPing "Chicken-Leg" earthenware vase, ca.960-1279. Dimensions are 15" tall, 6" widest. A very scarce Longquan piece. This is not to be mistaken for Liao dynasty (ca.916-11224) copies of this shape. Liao potters coultd not match the quality and skill of the Song potters. Their work tended toward being heavier and cruder. Also, their applied glaze normally ... |
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Qing Dyn. YongZheng Period Qinghua Charger, ca.1723-35 |
Origin: China
Period: ca.1723-35
Price: $1295 + shipping/handling
Stock Number: 1580
Description: A fine Qing dynasty YongZheng period qinghua charger, ca.1723-35. Dimensions are 12-3/8" diameter, 2-1/2" tall. This charger was painted in rich underglaze cobalt-blue on a bluish-white ground. The inner decoration a depiction of 2 stylized horses, and an auspicious bat on a rolling hillside. The inspired artwork is loose and free. In a much "Picasso-like" manner, the artist appears to have drawn ... |
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Rare Warring States Silver-Inlaid Bronze Belt Hook (Bai-gou), ca.475-221BC |
Origin: China
Period: ca.475-221BC
Price: P.O.R.
Stock Number: 1570
Description: Rare Chinese Warring States silver-inlaid belt hook (bai-gou), ca.475-221B.C. Dimensions are 5-3/8" long and 7/8" tall. This bronze belt hook, bai-gou in Chinese, was made in the form of a snake or bird. It is inlaid with an intricate silver design of round and angular geometric textured patterns. Thin strips of silver were formed and cut. The body of the bai-gou was etched and carved to create ... |
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Fine Ming Dyn. JiaJing Wucai Meiping, ca.1522-66 |
Origin: China
Period: ca.1522-66
Price:
Stock Number: 1500
Description: A very fine quality Ming dynasty JiaJing Period meiping, ca.1522-66. The bold meiping stands a tall 14" with a broad chest and waisted, yet strong neck. From the chest the meiping tapers agressively to a slender waist with a short inverted foot. The body is intricate and lively decorated in Yuan-styled circumventing bands of geometric petals (on the shoulder and base) with auspicious symbols, a ... |
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12pcs. Rare Tang Dyn. Marbled Glass Zodiac Figures, ca.618-906 |
Origin: China
Period: ca.618-906
Price: P.O.R.
Stock Number: 1490
Description: A rare complete 12 piece set of Tang dynasty marbled-glass zodiac figurines, ca.AD618-906. Glass was, argumentatively, first created in China during the 5th-4th century B.C. Glass modelling techniques had evolved to quite a high level during the 6th century AD. The Tang craftsman were very skilled and inventive with modelling glass and was first in the world to create a variated form of glass we ... |
