CARVED IVORY TUSK, CHINESE DRAGONS IN CLOUDS

SOLD

CARVED IVORY WRIST RESTS CHINESE CA 1900

deeply carved on original bases

PAIR OF CHINESE BRUSH POTS CARVED FLUORSPAR (FLUORITE) CA 1900

10 inches high

JAPANESE CLOISONNE CHAIRE OR TEACADDY WITH DRAGON

 SILVER WIRE AND AN UNUSUAL DECORATED BASE'
3 1/2 INCHES TALL, PERFECT CONDITION
INCREDIBLE WORK

CHINESE BRONZE VESSELS WITH ARABIC INSCRIPTIONS

 the surface of the bronze has
been finely scored thrm gold and
silver has been beaten in.

 This is the only one marked

 with the Husan-Te Xuande
seal.

All collected in China prior to 1900
If you can help with any information
concerning these items please contact me
portobello@woosh.co.nz

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MAGNIFICENT ANGLO INDIAN WORK BOX CA1870

Solid Anglo-Indian Coromandel wood
work box, with fitted specimen woods
and ivory interior 17 inches wide by 12
inches deep by 7 inches high. Complete
and in perfect condition

SOLD THANKS CHRISTCHURCH

ABALONE TEA CADDY

China Trade Ca 1880 6 inches high
New Zealand Paua or Abalone for more information
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COWRIE SHELL SNUFF BOXES

1840 - 1880
German, English and Canton for more information
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MORROCAN MOSHARABIA ARMCHAIR

Ca 1900 inlaid with ivory, mother of pearl and ebony for more information
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CHINESE EXPORT SILVER MODEL OF A SINO-JAPANESE TURRET SHIP

Qing dynasty silver model of turret ship from the Sino Japanese war ca 1895 15 inches x 9 1/2 inches, mounted  on a carved wooden sea and contained in a glass case.
for more information
SOLD
THANKS WASHINGTON
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INDIAN TURBAN ORNAMENT

Mughal Sarpech set with uncut diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds, now mounted as a brooch. 4 3/4 inches long, very impressive !

ANGLO INDIAN CHILDS ELBOW CHAIR CA 1800

Anglo Indian, Sheraton child's elbow chair ca 1800
wonderful patina and color 25 inches high 18 inches wide
for more information
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JAPANESE MEJI EXPORT SILVER, SAMURAI SHOKAI

A large Japanese export silver tea pot and sugar, decorated in deep repousse with iris in water. Signed: "SAMURAI SHOKAI" and '1000' (pure silver) on the base. Date: 1868-1912
for more information
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SOLD THANKS HONG KONG

KANGXI 1662 - 1722, MUG

Kangxi export mug clobbered decoration and marked on base, small repair to lip
sold thanks Wellington
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RARE JAPANESE UKIYO-E ALBUM , TAIHEIKI EIYUDEN, 1867

A complete album consisting of 20 original woodblocks by Yoshitsuya (1822 - 1866) and Yoshiiuku (1833-1904) published in 1867 by Hiroyuki,chuban format Chuban, 7.5 x 10in or 19 x 25.5mm printed on mid nineteenth century Japanese mulberry paper and with full margins as published This is a rare opportunity to aquire a set of prints uncut as published .
The completed set consisted of 100 original woodcuts, each depicting a famous warrior. The "Chronicles of the Taiheiki" was a fourteenth century epic covering one of the most troubled and violent epochs of Japanese history
Many of Japan's greatest woodcut artists of the latter half of the nineteenth century studied in the workshop of the master artist and designer, Kuniyoshi (1798-1861). In the decade following the death of Kuniyoshi, Yoshitsuya and Yoshiiku rose to prominence with their masterful warrior prints and scenes from Japanese folklore.
Yoshitsuya began designing his own woodcuts around 1845. Almost all his art was dedicated to portrayals of warriors. During his short life he completed many memorable designs of Samurai, Ronin and the heroes of the Taiheiki.
Yoshiiuku was a popular ukiyo-e print maker and newspaper illustrator during the Meiji period. He was known for his fierce portrayal of famous historical warriors. He signed his name Utagawa Yoshiiku and Ikkeisai Yoshiiku and Chokaro Yoshiiku.

UNUSUAL CHINESE VASE

A large and unusual Xianfeng Chinese vase, baluster form with collared neck and everted lip, applied dragons around the shoulder, decorative "foo dog" handles on the neck, and a famille rose motif of figures in martial and other official garb. The scenes likely are based on the Chinese literary classic "Romance of the Three Kingdoms." with later late 19th century over painting or "clobbering" 24 inches high

JAPANESE LACQUER PHOTO ALBUM

EXQUISITE JAPANESE LACQUER PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM WITH RARE BLUE MAKI-E PANEL COMPLETE WITH 64 UNMOUNTED PHOTOGRAPHS AND ORIGINAL CASE
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Penjing Mountain, Qing Dynasty

Penjing Pottery Mountain with fountains, Qing Dynasty, 58cm high, some losses. Fill with water and the fountains play.

Large Ko-imari charger

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Sumida Gawa Ware vase

Large Sumida Gawa vase, Japan 1900
SOLD thank you Virginia