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Antique Bronze Censer. Incense Burner. Phoenix. China.

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Older censer with wear. The deep reliefs of phoenixes plus the elephant heads (as handles) makes this a very special piece. The unique handle on the lid allows the incense to be distributed in a variety of ways. Acquired from an estate sale in Midwest… Continue reading →

Item Number: V-9264
Provenance/Origin: China. Late 1800s
Composition: Bronze
Dimensions: 5.75" tall x 4.5" wide x 2.5" deep
Weight: 1.5 pounds
Price: $ 95.00 USD

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Antique Jadestone and Bronze Tripod Censer. Incense Burner. Dushan. Nanyang, Henan Province, China

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According to Chinese tradition, green jade represents the five human virtues of courage, modesty, justice, compassion, wisdom . . . with strong spiritual vibes connected to the heart chakra. And mix that with some handcrafted bronze work and you have an outstanding piece of art from… Continue reading →

Item Number: V-9817
Provenance/Origin: Nanyang China. Dushan mines. Early 1900s
Composition: Jadestone, bronze
Dimensions: 7" tall x 5.5" in diameter
Weight: 2.75 pounds
Price: $ 385.00 USD

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Archaic Cloisonne Enamel Incense Burner. Foo Dog Lid. China

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A real prize. A sizable early censer with a bronze protective foo dog / lion lid. Chinese enameling technique features carved or chiseled depressions in a brass vessel . . . and then filled with enamel, fired and polished. Red, blue, white designs, animals (on… Continue reading →

Item Number: V-7855
Provenance/Origin: China. Likely from the early 1900s
Composition: Brass, enamel
Dimensions: 5" tall without lid. 8" tall with lid. 8.5" at widest point
Weight: 2.25 pounds
Price: $ 247.00 USD

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Large Vintage Maitland Smith Vase. Greek Motif. Hand Painted. Philippines

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Maitland-Smith – founded by a well-known London antique dealer and designer – acquired and reproduced world class and quality products. Their expertise includes metal casting, finely executed porcelains, sophisticated finishing techniques, detailed hand painting, beautiful inlaid marquetry and the finest hand carved woodwork and the highest quality… Continue reading →

Item Number: V-1250
Provenance/Origin: Maitland Smith collection. Mid- 1900s
Composition: Bronze, brass, porcelain, paint
Dimensions: 16" tall x 8.5" in diameter at widest point
Weight: 6.5 pounds
Price: $ 210.00 USD

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Vintage Maitland-Smith Rectangular Pedestal Porcelain Vase. Thailand

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A rare formed vase that seems to float on the heads of four lions. Fired in a small kiln, finished and hand painted. The birds, foliage, scenery, colors and shape make this a splendid vase in the hallway or entryway. Maitland Smith – founded by… Continue reading →

Item Number: V-6166
Provenance/Origin: Maitland Smith. Circa 1950s. Thailand.
Composition: Porcelain, paint
Dimensions: 12.25" tall x 9" at widest point x 5" deep
Weight: 5.25 pounds
Price: $ 155.00 USD

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Older Hand Carved Dragon Head Censer. Incense Burner. Stone. Haicheng. China.

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Detailed footed stone censer in good condition. Some light design engraving/etching near the dragon handles A small chip around rim on lid, otherwise is excellent condition. Hand carved in a village near Haicheng (Liaoning Province) in the early- to mid- 1900s, this piece ended up in a… Continue reading →

Item Number: V-0208
Provenance/Origin: Haicheng China. Circa 1940s
Composition: Stone
Dimensions: 6.25" wide including handles x 7" tall with lid on
Weight: 3 pounds
Price: $ 132.00 USD

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Vintage Maitland-Smith Porcelain Ginger Jar. Circa 1987. China

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Kilned fired and hand painted in China. Maitland-Smith acquired this piece and sold it through their global network . . . from their base in Hong Kong. Maitland Smith, founded by a well-known London antique dealer and designer – acquired and reproduced world class quality… Continue reading →

Item Number: V-8480
Provenance/Origin: Chinese kilns. CIrca 1980s
Composition: Porcelain & paint
Dimensions: 12.5" tall x 9" in diameter
Weight: 5.5 pounds
Price: $ 122.00 USD

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Vintage Maitland-Smith Porcelain Ginger Jar. Hong Kong.

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This porcelain jar was made in kilns near the ancient kilns of Wun Yiu village – once the center of porcelain industry back in the 1600s. It was then hand-painted and refired in Hong Kong. Maitland-Smith acquired this piece and sold it through their global network… Continue reading →

Item Number: V-3459
Provenance/Origin: Tai Po / Hong Kong. Circa 1940s
Composition: Porcelain. Paint.
Dimensions: 14" tall x 11" in diameter
Weight: 8 pounds
Price: $ 230.00 USD

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Genuine Roman Terracotta Squat Oinochoe Jug. Italy

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Oinochoe (aka oenochoe) is a greek term for a wine or other functional jug. The pouring spout and the handle rising from the jug is very typical of such jugs made between 50 B.C. and 100 A.D.. Some terracotta oinochoes are painted, have reliefs along the… Continue reading →

Item Number: V-7606
Provenance/Origin: Italy. Circa 1st Century. Chicago collection.
Composition: Terracotta. Clay.
Dimensions: 4.5" tall x 5" in widest diameter
Weight: 1 pound
Price: $ 285.00 USD

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Dayak Iban Native Pottery. Vase. Container. Tajau. Sarawak. Borneo. Malaysia

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Iban Dayak pottery (aka Tajau) is a symbol of status, wealth and power. Even though the Dayak used the pottery for a variety of “daily” things (rice, water, wine, jewelry), it is also passed down through generations as a symbol of their familial beliefs. Occasionally, it… Continue reading →

Item Number: V-9055
Provenance/Origin: Sarawak Borneo
Composition: Ceramic Clay
Dimensions: 9" tall x 5" at widest
Weight: 2 pounds
Price: $ 135.00 USD

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