Chinese export turquoise blue porcelain lamp circa 1910. Five-toed dragon medallions and auspicious symbols in relief. Modern wiring. The vase and wooden pedestal mount measure 11 inches high; overall height to the finial top is 25 inches. Excellent condition.

Antique Buddhist clacking staff. Tibet, 19th century. The "clacking staff" used in Tibetan Buddhism is known as a Khakkhara (in Sanskrit) or Khar Sil (in Tibetan). Preventing Harm: The rhythmic clacking historically served to alert small animals, insects, and snakes of the monk's presence, allowing them to flee and preventing the monk from accidentally stepping on them. Announcing Alms: Because Buddhist monks take vows of silence while begging, the clacking sound was used to alert households and villagers that a monk was nearby to receive food or offerings. Length 34 inches.

Chinese export porcelain bowl with cut corners and "orange peal" surface. Circa 1760-80.Measures 10" x 9.5" x 5" high. No chips or repairs.

Meiji era Japanese Satsuma bottle vase, mounted as a candelabra in cast brass to the European taste. Mid 19th century. Excellent condition. Height 13.5 inches, arm spread 9 inches.

Large antique brass Urli bowl. Measures 24 x 27 inches across and 8 inches high. Excellent condition, 19th century. Antique Indian brass urlis are traditional, shallow, wide-mouthed vessels originating from Kerala and dating back to the Chola dynasty (9th-13th century). Originally used for cooking and ayurvedic medicine preparation, they evolved into decorative items for holding water and flowers in temples and homes to welcome prosperity. The term "urli" comes from the Tamil/Malayalam word for a round cooking vessel. They were central to South Indian homes, particularly in Kerala, for cooking and serving food, especially for large gatherings, due to their capacity for even heat distribution. Traditionally, artisans known as the Pathar community in Nachiarcoil, Tamil Nadu, crafted these using traditional lost-wax methods