Early 20th Century Burmese Betel Box
Description: Very good condition with internal tray. The side shows a classic “courtship” pattern and the top is exquisitely drawn with an intimate scene of the King instructing his crown prince and princess. Notice the open Buddhist text and snack box.
Price: $600 US
Japanese Brush Washer
Description: Beautiful Japanese brush washer with deep carving and gorgeous celadon glazed porcelain. Highly naturalistically rendered with 5 very imaginative wave styles. The piece is in flawless condition with a real jewel-like feel to it and dates to the mid 19th century.
Price: $1,500 US
Gourd Medicine Box
Description: 18th century Chinese lacquer tightly fitted gourd shaped medicine box depicting a gilt painted dragon chasing a flaming pearl amidst stylized clouds.
Price: $500 US
Art Deco Lamp
Description: A gorgeous pair of art deco Blanc de Chine reticulated lanterns with applied decoration. These lanterns are electric and in very good shape with one cap slightly damaged. They are mounted on art deco style mounts and are truly magical to behold when lit up in the evening. They date to the 1930’s or 1940’s.
Price: $1,800 US (pair)
Bonsai
Description: Tropical ficus (tender climate) bonsai plants in very healthy condition. Recently repotted in attractive Chinese style bonsai planters with matching trays. There are five to choose from. They require strong light in the summer months and do very well on low light while resting in the winter months
Price: $250- 275 US
Burmese Offering Urn
Description: Very large late 19th century Burmese offering vessel with a thick and truly beautiful orange/red lacquer with a pleasing Japanese Negoro effect where the piece has been handled for decades in the religious practice of carrying food inside them to monasteries and shrines. These are truly austere and quiet objects that command a great deal of respect and attention.
Examples this fine are quite rare now.
Price: $2,100 US
Hongmu Sculpture Qing Dynasty
Description: Wonderful, finely carved Hongmu sculpture of Cao Guojiu (patron saint of actors, holding a pair of clappers and dressed in the robes of an official ). This sculpture is dynamic and perfectly proportioned and feels great in the hand. Richly stained and waxed, it stands “14 inches tall and is resting (permanently) on a slice of natural cork.
Price: $1,5oo US
18th century Guanyin Sculpture
Description: Lovely small Guanyin (DeHua) of very thick, hard porcelain with inside cracks and crystal clear glaze over cream/white glaze. The main source of fuel in the Dehua region is red and black pine which carpets the hillsides. The piece glows “shrimp” pink when held to strong light.
Price: $400 US
Republic period sculpture of Guanyin
Description: Beautiful tall figure of Guanyin with absolutely perfect and lovely base spray (see detail) of lotus buds, unfolding leafs, and fully open leaf. White porcelain with a crystal clear qingbai bluish glaze.
Price: $250 US
Republic period painting
Description: Watercolour painting of Chinese flower basket holding camellias, crab apple and plum blossoms. Base holds narcissus and nandina (heavenly bamboo). It may be a conventional reference to Chinese new year and 18th century woman’s court robes. Perfect condition with lacquered faux bamboo frame.
Price: $300 US
