Eternity Masterpieces - November 2014
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Chinese carved wood happy Buddha with children, late Qing dy
Low Estimate: 15,000High Estimate: 40,000OriginalMedium: Wood
Chinese carved happy Buddha with children, late Qing dynasty; Weight: 60-80 lb. Base width: 13 inches = 32 cm; Height: 15 inches = 37 cm; Age: 1800-1920;
Condition fine, several small stable cracks (refer to the photos)
Low Estimate: 15000
High Estimate: 40000
Orignal: Yes
Medium: Wood
Condition fine, several small stable cracks (refer to the photos)
Low Estimate: 15000
High Estimate: 40000
Orignal: Yes
Medium: Wood
Chinese carved gilt wood seated Buddha, Qing/Ming 107 cm
Low Estimate: 30,000High Estimate: 60,000OriginalMedium: Wood
Chinese carved gilt wood seated Buddha, Qing/Ming dynasty(?) Buddha is seating on pedestal, in royal ease posture, ready to help those in need. Real gold gilt with red and black paint showing through. Height: 42.75 in. = 107 cm; Base: 27 in. x 17 in. = 67 cm x 42 cm. Weight: 150 - 200 lb. Provenance: from the private collection of the Lawyer from Florida, acquired in 1950s-1960s. Shipping in USA: Freight UPS or FEDEX - $800-$1600; Shipping overseas (international): $2000-$3500.
Condition Overall very good condition for the age, partial loss of gilt and paint, several vertical age splits and cracks, missing pieces, on the left side of the head, lower part of the body, and especially at base.
Low Estimate: 30000
High Estimate: 60000
Orignal: Yes
Medium: Wood
Condition Overall very good condition for the age, partial loss of gilt and paint, several vertical age splits and cracks, missing pieces, on the left side of the head, lower part of the body, and especially at base.
Low Estimate: 30000
High Estimate: 60000
Orignal: Yes
Medium: Wood
Masterpiece - Wooden Guan Yin, Indo-Chinese, 150 cm
Low Estimate: 5,000High Estimate: 12,000OriginalMedium: Wood
Masterpiece - Wooden carved Guan Yin Statue, Indo-Chinese. It is not just a carved statue, - it is a masterpiece. Just look at the golden proportions, flowing folds of the skirt, gracious movements of the body, beauty of young girl, mesmerizing Egyptian eyes, etc. Weight: approximately 40-60 lb. = 20-30 kg; Height: 5 feet = 60 inches = 150 cm = 1.5 m; Provenance: Has been brought in 1960s from Indo-China by a husband as a present to his wife in Florida. Age: 100-200 years old; Origin: Thailand, Indonesia, Burma, Laos, any country of Indo-China; Condition: Very good for age, some loss of gilt.
Condition Very good for age, some loss of gilt.
Low Estimate: 5000
High Estimate: 12000
Orignal: Yes
Medium: Wood
Condition Very good for age, some loss of gilt.
Low Estimate: 5000
High Estimate: 12000
Orignal: Yes
Medium: Wood
Chinese carved wooden gilt statue of immortal Shou Xin, 51 in, 130 lb.
Low Estimate: 4,000High Estimate: 8,000OrignalMedium: Wood
Chinese carved wooden gilt statue of immortal Shou Xin, 51 in, 130 lb.
LARGE CHINESE CARVED GOLD GILT WOOD IMMORTAL SHOU XIN FIGURE, RICHLY CARVED, EXCELLENT CONDITION,
Height: 51 in. = 127 cm;
Weight: 130 lb. = 58.5 kg;
Condition = Almost perfec, a small crack near the head (see photo)
Fu, Lu, and Shou is the concept of Happiness (Fu), Prosperity (Lu), and Longevity (Shou). This concept of the Chinese traditional religion is thought to date back to the Ming Dynasty,[1] when the Fu Star, Lu Star and Shou Star were considered to be personified deities of these attributes respectively.
The term is commonly used in Chinese culture to denote the three attributes of a good life. Statues of these three gods are found on the facades of folk religion's temples and ancestral shrines, in nearly every Chinese home and many Chinese-owned shops on small altars with a glass of water, an orange or other auspicious offerings, especially during Chinese New Year. Traditionally, they are arranged right to left (so Fu is on the right of the viewer, Lu in the middle, and Shou on the far left).
Shipping: because of heaviness 130 lb and large size shipping could be between $400 and $1000 in USA. Ask about quote.
Condition = almost perfect, a small crack near the head (see photo)
Low Estimate: 4000
High Estimate: 8000
Orignal: Yes
Medium: Wood
LARGE CHINESE CARVED GOLD GILT WOOD IMMORTAL SHOU XIN FIGURE, RICHLY CARVED, EXCELLENT CONDITION,
Height: 51 in. = 127 cm;
Weight: 130 lb. = 58.5 kg;
Condition = Almost perfec, a small crack near the head (see photo)
Fu, Lu, and Shou is the concept of Happiness (Fu), Prosperity (Lu), and Longevity (Shou). This concept of the Chinese traditional religion is thought to date back to the Ming Dynasty,[1] when the Fu Star, Lu Star and Shou Star were considered to be personified deities of these attributes respectively.
The term is commonly used in Chinese culture to denote the three attributes of a good life. Statues of these three gods are found on the facades of folk religion's temples and ancestral shrines, in nearly every Chinese home and many Chinese-owned shops on small altars with a glass of water, an orange or other auspicious offerings, especially during Chinese New Year. Traditionally, they are arranged right to left (so Fu is on the right of the viewer, Lu in the middle, and Shou on the far left).
Shipping: because of heaviness 130 lb and large size shipping could be between $400 and $1000 in USA. Ask about quote.
Condition = almost perfect, a small crack near the head (see photo)
Low Estimate: 4000
High Estimate: 8000
Orignal: Yes
Medium: Wood
Chinese carved basalt stone Buddha head, 18 lb., 10 in.
Low Estimate: 500High Estimate: 1,000
Chinese carved basalt stone Buddha head, 18 lb., 10 in. Weight: 18 lb. = 8 kg. Height: 10 in. = 24.5 cm. Age: Unknown.
Condition overall good, a chip on the nose
Low Estimate: 500
High Estimate: 1000
Condition overall good, a chip on the nose
Low Estimate: 500
High Estimate: 1000
Carved wooden SRI GANESH Mask, Katmandu, Nepal, 75cm
Low Estimate: 700High Estimate: 1,500Condition: Very GoodOriginal
Original design hand carved wooden SRI GANESH Mask, Katmandu, Nepal, 30 in.= 75 cm; This is a great Mask for it's unique and distinctive carving. It is a wonderful 'one of a kind' rendition of SRI GANESH. Ganesh, the Elephant Head Deity is the most loved deity of the Hindu Pantheon of Gods. He is the son of Shiva, the head guy. I am particularly fond of him because he is considered the 'protector of travelers' and I travel often. He is also known as the student 'God of wisdom' and the 'bringer of good husbands'. Lastly, he is renowned as the 'remover of obstacles'. His belly is round as he enjoys the good things in life. He is happy-go-lucky and easy to approach as Deities go. This beautiful handcrafted Wooden Mask comes from skilled craftsmen in Nepal. In Nepal, Ganesh is very popular among both Hindus & Buddhist, so you fine many Ganesh images there. Age is unknown. It comes from Himalayan Mask Center on Jochen Tole in the old Durbar (Palace) Square district of Kathmandu. My friend Prakash told me that he travels to villages in the Himalayas between Kathmandu and Tibet to find these masks. Size is quite big measuring 30" tall x 10" wide x 4" deep Weight: 1600 g = 3 lb. 10 oz.
Condition Very good
Low Estimate: 700
High Estimate: 1500
Orignal: Yes
Condition Very good
Low Estimate: 700
High Estimate: 1500
Orignal: Yes
Chinese cast bronze Buddha head
Low Estimate: 700High Estimate: 1,500
Chinese cast bronze Buddha head. Weight: 1300 g = 2 lb. 14 oz. Height: 6.75 in. = 17.5 cm
Condition genuine bronze oxidation and patina
Low Estimate: 700
High Estimate: 1500
Condition genuine bronze oxidation and patina
Low Estimate: 700
High Estimate: 1500
Carved Wooden Buddhist Tibetan Lama Mask, 31 cm
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 4,000OriginalMedium: Wood
Carved Wooden Buddhist Tibetan Lama Mask; Height: 11.5 = 29.5 cm. Width: 7 = 18 cm. Depth: 3 = 7 cm. Weight: 1 lb. 2 oz. = 550g. Condition: Perfect, high quality. You can tell this is original native mask (not for tourists). There are still remnants of original blue and green colors, although the main color brown. The meaning of the colors you can read below. Tibetan masks such as this quality and age are often offered between $ 1500 and $ 2500 Qiang Mu and Tibetan drama follow some patterns in using masks. Since Tibetan people are all Buddhism followers, showing infinite piety to Buddha, the facial makeup imitating Buddha are not simply objects. They remain Buddhist idols, such as Dharmaraja, protective divinities and thunderbolts. Therefore, homage to masks is actually showing a respect to the deities. In particular, the facial makeup of the angry-looking type and fierce-looking type are esteemed, because they are powerful enough to deter evil spirits. Each time to fetch the masks for Qiang Mu and Tibetan drama performances, people would first recite sutras. When the performances are ended, they would recite sutras before putting the masks back to cases or hanging them on walls. This is a ritual that must be followed to fetch masks in all temples of Tibetan Buddhism. Qinghai Tibetan masks are sculpted under rigid formats. Qiang Mu and Tibetan drama characters are largely introduced from Buddhims stories. The facial makeup is generally made to follow the original versions in Image Measurement Scripture, Notes to Buddha on Image Measurement Scripture, Painting Measurement Scripture, Painting Treasure, and Origins of Craftsmanship. They are mainly produced by temple lama artisans and folk craftsmen, including some with superior skills. For example, Jiancuo, a master of art from Regong, Tongren County, is a best to produce solid pullover masks, famous in the Tibetan areas. Although Tibetan masks follow the Image Measurement Scripture in the Buddhism sutras, the temples might vary in exact moulds of the facial makeup. The differences originate from how the craftsmen understand Buddha statues and their actual skills in productions. As a result, the facial makeup art shows extraordinary splendor. In the early years, rough blank masks were made of red earth, paper pulp, gesso, white cloth, paper, and paste. They were smeared two to third times, and finally brushed with tung oil and lacquer for two times. Along with process of the time, the materials and processing technologies are upgraded. Loose clay and marble of fit sizes are adopted to have a rough mask engraved. After that, thin cloth is torn into small pieces to be pasted on the mould for many layers with the help of bone glues and facial glues, till they reach considerable thickness. When the cloth embryos are dried, chop the surface smooth with a sharp knife, and daub concentrated clay paste upon the cloth embryo (smear after it is dried for many rounds). When the mire is dried, come to the He Zuo Da Er working procedure (first rub it smooth with coarse and fine cloths, and then polish it slowly with millstone). Fix up the interior of the mask with thin bamboo strips and rubber colts. In the end, paint it with colors, brush lacquer upon the colors, finalize the design, and decorate it with all sorts of ornaments. Leading deity masks may be extended in sizes along to the positions of the deities and respects from the people. The bigger ones may reach several feet in length. Dyes are applied under strict specifications. In the early stage, stone colors were used. Confined by economic conditions, the regions with poorer economy would apply modern ads colors, while the well-off regions would adopt pure gold powder and mineral pigments imported from Germany and the United States. The masks are painted while the pigments are abraded. The most favored colors are pure red, pure yellow, pure blue, pure green, pure black and white. Half tints are seldom used. The colors must look simple, keen and gorgeous. The patterns must be decorative, showing sharply contrasted colors. The lacquer-smeared surface will look shiny, foiling imposing, stately and mysterious manners. Facial makeup is a genre of the Tibetan Buddhism painting art. The colors are of religious symbolic implications. They are painted with specific colors according to their roles in the tenets. This is a tradition criterion to be followed. Buddhism sutras say the eyes are keen to four colors, which are green, yellow, red and white, the cardinal colors in Tibetan paintings. Tibetan masks follow same principles to use colors with Tibetan paintings. Red is a main color to express the three virtues of authority, tranquility and indignation in Buddhism. When it is applied to women, red denotes love, passion and joy. Monk cassocks, monk cassock decorations, sea of flames supporting divinities, Nirmanakaya countenance, and Dakini body are largely shown with the red color, to deliver stateliness, awe and fervor.
Chinese Tibetan Bronze Buddha Plaque, 90 mm
Low Estimate: 200High Estimate: 800
Chinese Tibetan Bronze Buddha Plaque, 90 mm. An archaic cast plaque of the Buddha seated cross-legged. Weight: 130 grams = 4 oz. Height: 90 mm = 3 in. Provenance: Property of a London collector, acquired early 1990s.
Condition a lot of scratches, genuine patina and oxidation
Low Estimate: 200
High Estimate: 800
Condition a lot of scratches, genuine patina and oxidation
Low Estimate: 200
High Estimate: 800
Chinese bronze mirror Buddha on lotus flower, Rare
Low Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 3,000Original
Chinese bronze mirror with sitting Buddha on lotus flower, 15.8 cm; Rare. Weight: 1 lb. 9 oz. = 710 g; Diameter: 6.2 inches = 15.8 cm; Thickness of the rim: 5 mm; Rim: steeply inclined; Side: steeply inclined inward; Material: bronze ; Outer section: Raised circle; Inner section: Sitting Buddha; Mirror side: concave with preserved remnants of original polish; Age: presumably Qing or Ming dynasty.
Condition Worn by natural aging, authentic patina, no defects
Low Estimate: 1500
High Estimate: 3000
Orignal: Yes
Condition Worn by natural aging, authentic patina, no defects
Low Estimate: 1500
High Estimate: 3000
Orignal: Yes
Chinese Buddhist antique bronze hand mirror
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 15,000Original
Chinese Buddhist antique bronze hand mirror. An archaic, leaf-shaped, hand mirror with one polished face, panel of figural scenes to the reverse within a border of stylized flames. Weight: 985 grams = 2 lb. Length: 23 cm = 9 in.Width: 17.4 cm. Age: 500-1000 AD. Provenance: From a central London collection formed between 1990-2000
Condition edges are smooth; mirror is not symmetrical, which are good signs of being antiques
Low Estimate: 3000
High Estimate: 15000
Orignal: Yes
Condition edges are smooth; mirror is not symmetrical, which are good signs of being antiques
Low Estimate: 3000
High Estimate: 15000
Orignal: Yes
Lotus Bronze mirror with Buddhist Chinese inscriptions
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 6,000Original
Lotus Bronze mirror with Buddhist symbols and Chinese inscriptions. Translation of Dr. Q_____ C________, PhD in Chinese Arts: - Four grand pledges; - The pledge to stop the endless worries. Diameter: 70 mm = 2 ¾ in. Weight: 129 g = 4 oz. Knob: 4 mm high, open. Mirror surface is flat and has 2 types of inscriptions. The words "" come from the Buddhist scripture calling"", which are the rules to obey being a true Buddha. "" = There are so many things disturbing us,- Men should calm their heart and improve themselves. References: The swastika (Sanskrit: ) is an equilateral cross with four arms bent at 90 degrees. The earliest archeological evidence of swastika-shaped ornaments dates back to the Indus Valley Civilization, Ancient India as well as Classical Antiquity. Swastikas have also been used in various other ancient civilizations around the world. It remains widely used in Indian religions, specifically in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, primarily as a tantric symbol to evoke shakti or the sacred symbol of auspiciousness. The word "swastika" comes from the Sanskrit swastika - "su" meaning "good" or "auspicious," "asti" meaning "to be," and "ka" as a suffix. The swastika literally means "to be good". Or another translation can be made: "swa" is "higher self", "asti" meaning "being", and "ka" as a suffix, so the translation can be interpreted as "being with higher self".
Condition Normal aging of the bronze, genuine patina, no defects
Low Estimate: 3000
High Estimate: 6000
Orignal: Yes
Condition Normal aging of the bronze, genuine patina, no defects
Low Estimate: 3000
High Estimate: 6000
Orignal: Yes
5 Sacred Mountains Pass, Chinese square bronze mirror
Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 2,000Original
Authentic Chinese square bronze mirror, 5 Sacred Mountains Pass, Qing dynasty(?); This is a Chinese Qing dynasty (?) bronze mirror; Bronze mirror with pictographic writings at the back; Weight: 1 lb. 9 oz. = 730 g; Size: 5 x 7 in. = 13 x 18.5 cm; Total length with a handle: 12 in. = 30 cm; Rim: 3 mm thick, rectangular; Mirror surface: flat, polished, could be used as a mirror; Material: bronze; Condition: Nice patina all over, excellent condition References: These characters existed in the history for more than 2000 years old. The lines or strokes of each of the character resemble the altitude view or map of the peaks of the five mountains in China. Geographically, used as a map to travel around these 5 mountains. Religiously, it was used as a pass by the immortals or believers to travel safely within mountains / forests without being harmed by evils, spirits, monsters, animals and etc. This link will point you to the five mountains that I mentioned: http://www.maps-of-china.net/a_sacredm.html The Eastern Mountain-Taishan Mountain Towering in the central part of Shandong Province, Mt.Taishan, with its elevation of 1545 metres above sea level, is the first of China's five sacred mountains and one of the national major famous scenic areas. In1987,MtTaishan was listed in the World Natural and Cultural Heritages by UNESCO. In history, emperors and many scholars stepped on the mountain to view its magnifi cent scenery,having left quite a many famous poems and inscriptions. The main scenic spots are Wangmu ( Heavenly Mother ) Pool, Doumu Palace, Jingshi ( Sutra Rock ) Valley, Heilong (Black Dragon) Pool, Shanzi (Fanshaped) cliff, Changshou (Longevity)Bridge. Daimiao Temple, situated in Tai'an City at the southern foot of the mountain, was first built in the Han Dynasty, and large-scale additions were made during the Tang and Song Dynasties. It is a key cultural heritage under state protection. The Western Mountain-Huashan Mountain Standing in Huayin County , 120 km east of Xi'an City , the mountain is noted for its sheer cliffs and tower ing peaks.It is one of the five great mountains in China and the sacred mountain to Taoists . It is known as the Western Sacred Mountain . Mt. Huashan has five famous peaks , namely, East Peak West Peak , South Peak , North Peak and Central Peak , of which South Peak soaring 2200 metres above sea level , is the highest. The peaks are connected by a series of sharp ridges , generally only wide enough to accommodate one person at a time Along the touring route , tourists can visit many amazing ancient buildings perched on the knife-sharp edges . The Northern Mountain-Hengshan Mountain Situated in the central part of Hunan Province, Mt.Hengshan is known as the Southern Sacred Mountain, one of the five great mountains in China, and has been praised as lithe first for its beauty among the five famous mountains". It boasts beautiful natural sceneries, with peaks rising one upon another. Among the 72 towering peaks, Zhurong Peak is the highest, rising to 1290 metres above sea level. Mt. Hengshan has ancient cultural origins. According to historical records, there were nine emperors of the past dynasties visiting Mt. Hengshan and many scholars also made their tours of the mountain having left many inscriptions and poems. The main scenic spots include Grand Nanyue Temple, Zhusheng Temple, Huangting Taoist Temple, Nantai Temple, Sutra Hall and Yehou Academy,the earliest academy well preserved. The Central Mountain-Songshan Mountain Located in the northwest of Dengfeng County and reputed as the Central Sacred Mountain among China's five sacred mountains, Mt. Songshan Stretches more than 60 km across from east to west. It consists of two mountains-Taishi and Shaoshi,with 36 Deaks alto ether.
Condition Mirror surface: flat, polished, could be used as a real mirror;
Low Estimate: 1000
High Estimate: 2000
Orignal: Yes
Condition Mirror surface: flat, polished, could be used as a real mirror;
Low Estimate: 1000
High Estimate: 2000
Orignal: Yes
Newari altar bronze mirror,-right thought, Nepal
Low Estimate: 500High Estimate: 1,000Original
Newari altar bronze mirror,-right thought, Kathmandu, Nepal. This old mirror is a sacred symbol representing right thought. It reflects things as they really are, & can be seen on both Tibetan & Newari altars. This belonged to a Newari in Kathmandu, & is in excellent condition, nice patina. Width: The face is 7 inches across = 17.5 cm. Height: it stands 12 inches tall = 30 cm. Weight: 170 g. Newa people The Newa (Nepal Bhasa: New(h), Classical Nepal Bhasa: Newr or Newl) (Nepali: ) are the indigenous people of Nepal's Kathmandu Valley. The valley and surrounding territory have been known from ancient times as Nepal Mandala. Newars have lived in Nepal Mandala since prehistoric times, and immigrants that arrived at different periods in its history eventually merged with the local population by adopting their language and customs. Newars are a linguistic and cultural community of mostly Tibeto-Burman and some Indo-Aryan ethnicities. Scholars have also described the Newars as being a nation. Scholars in this field have consensus that prehistoric Newar (Newari) were originally interconnected to the ancient Kirat people (Kiratis). Stone Age, prehistoric Kirat tools found by Dr. A. Y. Shetenko (Leningrad Institute of Archaeology) date back to 30,000 years ago, matching prehistoric tools unearthed in China's Gobi Desert and Yunnan. According to Nepal's 2001 census, the 1,245,232 Newars in the country are the nation's sixth largest ethnic group, representing 5.48% of the population.
Condition Very good condition, original patina, no defects
Low Estimate: 500
High Estimate: 1000
Orignal: Yes
Condition Very good condition, original patina, no defects
Low Estimate: 500
High Estimate: 1000
Orignal: Yes
Chinese Neolithic(?) carved jade turtle, Inner Mongolia
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 10,000
Chinese Neolithic(?) carved jade turtle statue with a bird, Inner Mongolia. Length: 8 ½ inches = 21.5 cm; Width: 5 ½ inches = 14.5 cm; Weight: 2 lb. 15 oz. = 1340 g = 1kg 340g; Age: presumably 2000-4000 BC; Condition: very good for the age; there is minor stable hairline natural crack 3 long at the right posterior area (refer to the photos), which do not affect the integrity of the statue. This crack goes only to the center and then stops
Condition very good for the age; there is minor stable hairline natural crack 3 long at the right posterior area (refer to the photos), which do not affect the integrity of the statue. This crack goes only to the center and then stops
Low Estimate: 2000
High Estimate: 10000
Condition very good for the age; there is minor stable hairline natural crack 3 long at the right posterior area (refer to the photos), which do not affect the integrity of the statue. This crack goes only to the center and then stops
Low Estimate: 2000
High Estimate: 10000
Chinese Neolithic style pottery holder 2 handles
Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 3,000
Chinese Neolithic earthenware pottery holder with 2 handles, 24.7 cm; Age: attributed to Neolithic period in China. Imprinted parallel lines design all over, with 7 protruding knobs around the base and 2 small handles. The purpose of the pottery holder is unclear. Height: 10 in. = 24.7 cm; Base diameter: 4.9 in. = 12 cm; Weight: 1 lb. 7 oz. = 630 g; Upper gorge diameter 2.25 in = 5.8 cm
Condition Used, no defects
Low Estimate: 1000
High Estimate: 3000
Condition Used, no defects
Low Estimate: 1000
High Estimate: 3000
W. Zhou dynasty, 1000-900 BC, pottery jar 19.5cm
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 6,000Original
W. Zhou dynasty, 1000-900 BC, ceramic pottery jar with impressed imprints 19.5cm Large pottery jar of ovoid form with flat base, short neck and lipped rim. The body is decorated with an allover paddle-impressed pattern, consisting of rows of squares, possibly textile imprints. The pottery is hard fired and has burnt to a reddish-brown color. Height: 7.75 in = 19.5 cm; Upper gorge opening diameter: 3.4 in. = 88 mm = 8.8 cm; Base diameter: 5 in. = 12.5 cm = 125 mm; Widest diameter: 8 in. = 20 cm; Weight: 1 kg 600 g = 1600 g = 3 lb. 8 oz. Age: Western Zhou dynasty, 1000-900 BC Condition: excellent for the age, genuine dark patina, no defects Provenance: from California estate auction. References High-fired earthenware is known in Chinese as yingtao: hard pottery and pieces from early periods nearly always display geometric surface patterns that are impressed with either a wooden paddle or a textile. This type of vessel emerged in the late Neolithic period in south-eastern China, with production reaching a peak in the Bronze Age and gradually declining during the Han dynasty. Vessels of this type have an uneven shape, because they were hand-built by the coiling method, rather than thrown on the potters wheel. A jar of this type is in the Meiyintang collection. Other examples are in the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco and in the Cincinnati Art Museum.
Condition excellent for the age, genuine dark patina, no defects
Low Estimate: 3000
High Estimate: 6000
Orignal: Yes
Condition excellent for the age, genuine dark patina, no defects
Low Estimate: 3000
High Estimate: 6000
Orignal: Yes
Chinese Han Dynasty gray pottery Cocoon Jar 206BC-220AD
Low Estimate: 5,000High Estimate: 20,000Original
Chinese Han Dynasty gray pottery Cocoon Jar (206 BC-220 AD), decorated with incised vertical bands on the ovate form body. Used to store grains and wine. Weight: approx. 4 lb. Height: approx. 10 in. = 25 cm. Provenance: from private collection in Florida, USA
Condition Condition: used, mineralized surface, no defects.
Low Estimate: 5000
High Estimate: 20000
Orignal: Yes
Condition Condition: used, mineralized surface, no defects.
Low Estimate: 5000
High Estimate: 20000
Orignal: Yes
Neolithic(?) Chinese Mystical Jade Statue, 1250g, 14cm
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 4,000
Neolithic(?) Antique Chinese Mystical Jade Statue, Height: 6 = 14 cm; Width: 7 = 18 cm; Depth: 1.5 = 3.5 cm; Weight: 1250 g = 2lb. 12 oz.; Age: unknown
Condition Perfect, no cracks, some natural age wear
Low Estimate: 2000
High Estimate: 4000
Condition Perfect, no cracks, some natural age wear
Low Estimate: 2000
High Estimate: 4000
Shang dynasty? Chinese Carved Jade 3 Rams Tripod Burner
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 6,000
Shang dynasty(?) Chinese Carved Jade 3 Rams Tripod vase burner. Weight: 2 lb. =900 g; Height: 4.25 inches = 10 cm; Condition: very good for age, no cracks or defects, just minor scratches;
Condition very good for age, no cracks or defects, just minor scratches
Low Estimate: 3000
High Estimate: 6000
Condition very good for age, no cracks or defects, just minor scratches
Low Estimate: 3000
High Estimate: 6000
Shang/Zhou dynasty? Chinese carved dark jade rhinoceros
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 6,000
Shang/Zhou dynasty Chinese carved dark jade rhinoceros, great patina Possible attributions: Shang dynasty: 1600 BC to 1046 BC or Zhou dynasty: 1111BC to 255 BC; Weight: 2 lb. 8 oz. = 1150 g; Length: 6 = 15 cm; Height: 3.75 = 9 cm;
Condition Some aging wear of the surface (refer to the pictures)
Low Estimate: 3000
High Estimate: 6000
Condition Some aging wear of the surface (refer to the pictures)
Low Estimate: 3000
High Estimate: 6000
Shang/Zhou dynasty(?) Chinese jade rhinoceros, 16cm
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 6,000Medium: Stone
Shang/Zhou dynasty(?) carved light jade rhinoceros, great patina, 1200 g, 6.5 in. Possible attributions: Shang dynasty: 1600 BC to 1046 BC; Zhou dynasty: 1111 BC to 255 BC; Weight: 2 lb. 11 oz. = 1200 g; Length: 6.5 in. = 16 cm; Height: 4.75 = 11.5 cm;
Condition some aging wear of the surface (refer to the pictures);
Low Estimate: 3000
High Estimate: 6000
Medium: Stone
Condition some aging wear of the surface (refer to the pictures);
Low Estimate: 3000
High Estimate: 6000
Medium: Stone
Zhou dynasty(?), Chinese jade mask, 82mm
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 4,000
Chinese jade mask, attributed to Zhou dynasty (1100-221 BC). Weight: 121.92g; Height: 72 mm = 2.75 inches; Width: 82 mm = 3.25 inches; Age: presumably 1100-221 BC. Similar jades sold on Christies auction for $12,500 US: http://www.christies.com/lotfinder/lot/two-pale-olive-jade-openwork-ornaments-eastern-5344473-details.aspx
Condition Perfect, some natural wear
Condition Perfect, some natural wear
Warring States, Chinese Bronze mirror: Three Shan
Low Estimate: 800High Estimate: 3,000
Chinese Bronze mirror: Three T Shan, Warring States, 480-221 BC. Diameter: 5 inches = 126 mm. Weight: 7 oz. = 200 g. Rim: concave, with sharp edge. Side: slightly inclined inwards. Knob is very small, hole is blocked by oxidized metal; Round circle around knob, which is rare, usually a square. Mirror surface: flat. Inner section: 3 T Shan, against finely patterned ground (feather pattern) Metal: white bronze, nice patina. Mirrors with 4 or 5 Shan shapes as the main motif are one of the representative types of Warring States period. It is not clear, however, what the Shan shape signifies. One suggestion is that it is an early form of the T-shape, found on TLV mirrors and the liubo gaming board, but to date there is no proof of this.
Condition Some oxidation, patina and rust, which is normal for this age.
Low Estimate: 800
High Estimate: 3000
Condition Some oxidation, patina and rust, which is normal for this age.
Low Estimate: 800
High Estimate: 3000
Warring States, Chinese bronze mirror T Shan Tiger Deer
Low Estimate: 20,000High Estimate: 50,000Original
Chinese Bronze mirror - 3 T Shan, 2 deer & tiger, Warring States 480-221 BC; Diameter: 8.25 in. = 208 mm; Weight: 2 lb. 5 oz. = 1080 g; Condition: beautiful genuine patina, no other defects.
Condition beautiful genuine multicolored patina, no other defects.
Low Estimate: 20000
High Estimate: 50000
Orignal: Yes
Condition beautiful genuine multicolored patina, no other defects.
Low Estimate: 20000
High Estimate: 50000
Orignal: Yes