Global Art & Artifacts

Vases

Rare. Maitland Smith Catalogs. Furniture.  Porcelain and a lot more!  Furnishings. Volumes 1, 2, 3

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    If you are interested in thumbing through world-class quality products with superb innovative design, then here are over a 1000 pages that you will just love.   Maitland-Smith – founded by a well-known London antique dealer and designer – acquired and reproduced world class and quality products. … Continue reading

Pair: Blue and White Vases, China

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Detail:  Older Chinese porcelain in a “bottle” shaped vase.  Has a crackle appearance on the surface.  The owner claims these are from the late-1800’s with marks of the Qing Dynasty.  Dragons and wisemen on the stems.  Remnants of red wax export stamp on one vase.… Continue reading

Pair of Silver Dragon / Phoenix Vases, China

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These vases have a high percentage of silver with a nickel composite.  These are unique as they have openwork within the designs.  Look at the detail of those designs.  Acquired from a family estate in Shanghai.  Circa early- to mid-1900’s.  In very good condition. … Continue reading

Pair Imari Porcelain Tea Caddies / Jars, Japan

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Detail:  These are Japanese.  Rare with this quality.  The designs are elegant and rich.  Ducks, monkeys and intricate designs are the motif. Gold leaf / paint, everywhere.  Signature on bottom. Hand painted.  Circa early 20th Century.  With lid. This pair of Tea Caddies… Continue reading

Pair 18th Century Porcelain Gourd Vases, China

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Detail:  Quite rare and are marked as Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period.  Deep, vibrant colors with dragon and phoenix designs.  Stamp signature.  Some designs are raised and painted with enamel.  Certificate of Authenticity offered by our agent group.  Pristine condition.  For the Serious Collector.… Continue reading

Old Stone Clay Dragon Pot, China

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Detail: This unique small wine pot (with lid) is just 3” tall. The dragon is carved in great detail with the head serving as the pouring spout, its back as the handle for the lid, and its tail and legs forming a handle. Very unique. Sorry, this item has been… Continue reading

Champlevé Incense Burner, China

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Detail: Truly a rare find. Champlevé is an enamel process and you can see it is still in quite good condition. Designs are well intact for the age. Asian horse and dog figure adorns the edge of the incense burner. Sorry, this item has been sold.

Pair of Yellow Porcelain Guava Pots, China

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Details: Very rare and in exceptional condition. Notice the background pattern in the yellow portion. Gorgeous. The detail on the flowers, fruit, leaves and vines are phenomenal. For the Serious Collector. SORRY, this item has been sold.  Contact us for other similar items.

Extremely Rare. Archaic Jade and Bronze Censer. Scholar Urn. China

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A very unique composition mix yielding a stately vessel. Called a Scholar Censer (incense burner) most likely because of the scholar statue – with lute in arm – on the top of the lid. The designs are a mix of graphic elements, geckos and birds, as seen around the mid-section… Continue reading
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