Meiji period Kutani porcelain jar for storing dry tea. The inner lid has a knob and fits inside the jar neck; the outer lid fits over the jar neck. The jar is predominately  More »

Meiji period Kutani porcelain jar for storing dry tea. The inner lid has a knob and fits inside the jar neck; the outer lid fits over the jar neck. The jar is predominately white and iron red with shades of pink, aqua, and taupe, and is lavishly embellished with gold. The inner lid has a chrysanthemum, plum blossoms, and clouds. The outer lid shows a tea ceremony. There is a band of flying cranes at the shoulder of the jar. All around the body of the jar are 11 medallions of various shapes with richly detailed scenes from Japanese fables. The jar is 14" tall, 11" wide, 5" wide at neck, and 5.5" wide at base. Perfect original condition. This item is on display in our gallery at Old Saybrook Antiques Center and can be seen in-person by visiting 756 Middlesex Tpke Old Saybrook, CT 06475. For hours of operation visit: http://www.OldSaybrookAntiques.com Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6.35% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply. *** If you wish to see examples of similar items we have sold and/or appraised please go to our affiliate site www.OneofaKindAntiques.com and click the Archives / Homepage logo ***   « Less

Khmer Koh Ker Sandstone Lokeshvara, 10th Century Closing Sale Height: 41 inches with the metal stand, 35 inches without the stand Width: about 16 inches at its widest  More »

Khmer Koh Ker Sandstone Lokeshvara, 10th Century Closing Sale Height: 41 inches with the metal stand, 35 inches without the stand Width: about 16 inches at its widest part Weight: about 70 pounds This is a 10th century Khmer sculpture of Avalokiteshvara from the Koh Ker period; in Cambodia he is called Lokeshvara. It is sandstone and is approximately 35 inches tall. Behind Lokeshvara’s diadem, his hair is drawn into a high chignon encased in a stiff, closely woven covering or mukuta, which is one of the distinctive features of the Bodhisattvas as depicted in Southeast Asia. Against the chignon, above the crown, is seated his Dhyani-Buddha, Amitabha. Avalokiteshvara in Sanskrit means "the Lord who oversees, in Cambodia he was referred to as Lokeshvara or “Lord of the World”. According to Mahayana doctrine, Avalokiteshvara is the bodhisattva who has made a great vow to listen to the prayers of all sentient beings in times of difficulty, and to postpone his own Buddhahood until he had assisted every being on Earth in achieving nirvana. He is referred to as Kannon in Japan, Guanyin in China, Quan-am in Vietnam and Chenrezig in Tibet. The Dalai Lama is considered an incarnation of Avalokiteshvara by Tibetan Buddhists. Among the Bodhisattvas, it is Avalokiteshvara who has the largest number of forms and is perhaps the most venerated and most popular Buddhist deity. His sex, originally masculine, is sometimes considered feminine in China and Japan, although this is not supported by canonical text. This may be because men are often tempted to attribute a feminine quality to all the deities who appear to them to be endowed with essentially “feminine” virtues such as compassion, gentleness, and goodness of heart or purity. This authentic Khmer sculpture is from my personal collection. It was purchased about 25 years ago from a reputable antique dealer in Bangkok that I’ve known for over 30 years. At that time Bangkok was known as the center of trade in authentic Khmer antiquities.   « Less

Nice matching pair of mid Victorian Chinese vases both have some damage hence price total height is 25cm. Post UK £25 worldwide £65. phone 07505165843 on all questions  More »

Nice matching pair of mid Victorian Chinese vases both have some damage hence price total height is 25cm. Post UK £25 worldwide £65. phone 07505165843 on all questions concerning this listing also I post all items worldwide and arrange delivery to your door. Concerning payments I welcome the traditional way of paying also credit/debit cards, personel cheques bank transfers postal orders, and very last would be paypal.   « Less

A Chinese enameled pewter cachepot with jade handles attached by pewter dragon heads, the square tapering vessel incised with Chinese calligraphy (2 panels) and two opposing  More »

A Chinese enameled pewter cachepot with jade handles attached by pewter dragon heads, the square tapering vessel incised with Chinese calligraphy (2 panels) and two opposing panels decorated in an overall abstract famille rose design, China c. 1850 Dimensions: 3 1/3" H x 4 1/4" W x 4 1/4" D. Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6.35% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply. *** If you wish to see examples of similar items we have sold and/or appraised please go to our affiliate site www.OneofaKindAntiques.com and click the Archives / Homepage logo ***   « Less

A Chinese cloisonne enameled archaic-form incense burner, the bulbous-shaped bronze vessel having a removable, reticulated dome shape cover topped by a bronze dragon form  More »

A Chinese cloisonne enameled archaic-form incense burner, the bulbous-shaped bronze vessel having a removable, reticulated dome shape cover topped by a bronze dragon form finial, supported by 3 elephant head feet, with embossed carry handles. Note: Six (6) Character Mark, verso. Qing Dynasty, c. 1850. Overall Dimensions:14" H x 6" W. Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6.35% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply. *** If you wish to see examples of similar items we have sold and/or appraised please go to our affiliate site www.OneofaKindAntiques.com and click the Archives / Homepage logo ***   « Less

An impressive 19th c. hand carved soapstone figural group of a sow with five piglets, on contiguous soapstone plinth, with numerical markings (verso). China, c. 1900.  More »

An impressive 19th c. hand carved soapstone figural group of a sow with five piglets, on contiguous soapstone plinth, with numerical markings (verso). China, c. 1900. Dimensions: 5 1/5" H x 7 1/2" W x 3" D. Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6.35% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply. *** If you wish to see examples of similar items we have sold and/or appraised please go to our affiliate site www.OneofaKindAntiques.com and click the Archives / Homepage logo ***   « Less

18th Century 8 Panel Chinese Coromandel Screen. I believe it is 18th Century. I purchased it from the estate of the late Ollie McNamara. Ms. McNamara was a buyer for Saks  More »

18th Century 8 Panel Chinese Coromandel Screen. I believe it is 18th Century. I purchased it from the estate of the late Ollie McNamara. Ms. McNamara was a buyer for Saks Fifth Ave. in New York in the 1950's. She later opened Capriccio Boutique in La Jolla, CA and in Scottsdale, AZ. This screen has been featured in the July 1984 edition of the San Diego Magazine, as well as in her book "Fashion Diva". It measures 91" x 144" and has designs on both sides.   « Less

Awesome Antique Chinese Blue and White Lapis Lazuli Buddha with Splashes of Russet.This is absolutely a "ONE-OF-A-KIND-FIND".You won't ever see another carving exactly like  More »

Awesome Antique Chinese Blue and White Lapis Lazuli Buddha with Splashes of Russet.This is absolutely a "ONE-OF-A-KIND-FIND".You won't ever see another carving exactly like this one.This Buddha has a terrific and huge smile on his face,a bowl of rice in his left hand,and a stick with travel bag draped across his right shoulder.Stunning, to say the least! 10.4cm.(4inches) tall with a diameter of 5cm.(2inches).300+ grams.Lapis Lazuli is a semi-precious stone mined before 3000 BC.In excellent and original condition.Shipping is free including insurance fees.Can ship anywhere worldwide.Paypal is accepted.You can contact me at cclintonw@gmail.com,or Skype cclintonw1 if you have any queries or need to discuss anything about this item or others.   « Less

Beautiful Medium Blue and Oxblood Chinese Flambe Glazed Vase.Very fine example of the Chinese Antique Porcelain Craft.18,5cm.H.X 10cm.W.19th century,and possibly from the  More »

Beautiful Medium Blue and Oxblood Chinese Flambe Glazed Vase.Very fine example of the Chinese Antique Porcelain Craft.18,5cm.H.X 10cm.W.19th century,and possibly from the Qing Dynasty Period(1644-1911).Every resemblance to the Flambe Glazed porcelain vases created during the Song Dynasty.No claims to the actual age or period.Excellent condition.Paypal accepted.Shipping is free.Insurance extra.   « Less

Chinese Export Art Nouveau Handcarved Screen. Depicting water lillys and herons on the face.Surrounded by water dragons.Beautiful One of a Kind.Has been in family for 90  More »

Chinese Export Art Nouveau Handcarved Screen. Depicting water lillys and herons on the face.Surrounded by water dragons.Beautiful One of a Kind.Has been in family for 90 yrs .Washington D.C. A.D Loffler Family. 80in by 92in in height. $16,500 Call me ! .   « Less