Pair of Japanese Meiji period bronze lamps entwined with dragons, circa 1870. They originally held candles. There is an old repair to one base. Wonderful rich original patina. Measures 19 inches high to the top of the shaft and 30 inches high to the top of the harp.
19th century Chinese rice barrel. Hand painted with birds and flowers, all original. Measures 18 inches high, 11 inches wide at the top and 13 inches wide at the center.
Pair of antique Chinese export paintings of insects: butterflies, beetles and dragonflies. Circa 1840. Painted on pith paper, a delicate and porous paper composed of the inner pith of the rice paper tree. Original condition. Minor tear in one. These paintings were the rage in China in the 1840's because their small size allowed tourists to pack them in their luggage. Frame dimensions: 12.5" x 16".
Antique Moroccan pierced brass floor lamp. All hand worked. Original shade lining. Circa 1900. Measures 79 inches high by 20 inches in diameter at the base. The removable shade is 24 inches in diameter. Excellent condition.
19th century Chinese limestone Buddha head carved in the 6th century style. Measures 9 inches high x 6 inches wide x 6 inches deep, and weighs 1.5 pounds.