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An Ivory Emperor and Emperess
An Ivory Emperor and Emperess Nicely carved and with black pigment rubbed into the lines for accent wood stands.
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Blanc de Chine Emperor Chinese a
Blanc de Chine Emperor Chinese a blanc de chine seated emperor wearing a hat and flowing robes that open to a shou emblem on his belly with an incised mark on his back; ht. 8.25 in. (21 cm) Private Collection St. Louis MO Condition: Special Auction Notes: U.S bidders may pay with cash personal check money order bank check or wire transfer. Bidders outside the U. S. will be required to pay by wire transfer. No credit cards accepted. Bidders unknown to Cowan??Ts may be asked to provide additional personal identity or banking information.Please register early to allow sufficient time for bidder approval.
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NAMIKI EMPEROR NIGHT SCENE OF
NAMIKI EMPEROR NIGHT SCENE OF PAVILION FOUNTAIN PEN LENGTH 6.875”.NAMIKI EMPEROR NIGHT SCENE OF PAVILION FOUNTAIN PEN, Case depicts a mountainous landscape. 18kt gold nib (medium). Numbered A 674. Dimensions: Length 6.875".
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A Chinese scroll painting of a
A Chinese scroll painting of a dignitary possibly an emperor in full ceremonial dress length approx. 150 cm.
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*A Group of Eleven Japanese
*A Group of Eleven Japanese Carved Ivory Netsukes depicting seven immortal an emperor and empress a warrior and a figure with two ducks. Height of tallest 2 inches.
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Paris Porcelain Figure of the
Paris Porcelain Figure of the Emperor Napoleon I, 19th century, the white glazed figure depicting the standing emperor with raised right arm dressed in coronation robes, crowned with a laurel wreath, the eyes and lips picked out in colors and the hair colored in overglaze black, h. 11-1/2".
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Namiki ''Pheasant & Sakura''
Namiki ''Pheasant & Sakura'' Limited Edition Fountain Pen 7''. Hand crafted by master Chinkin artisan Shouji Michikami. Emperor sized pen with marked Namiki 18k 750 nib. Comes with COA numbered 72 of 99 edition. Comes in original Japanese inlaid kabazaiku bark box. Excellent, unused condition.
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A CERAMIC BUST OF A JAPANESE
A CERAMIC BUST OF A JAPANESE EMPEROR Early 20th century, a representation of either Emperor Meiji or Emperor Taisho, a ceramic bust dressed in formal military regalia with three character signature and impressed seal to underside.
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A Pair of Ivory Carvings of an
A Pair of Ivory Carvings of an Emperor and Empress the standing figures depicted with carving throughout of embroidered robes with polychrome decoration having elaborate headdresses the emperor holding his beaded necklace in one hand and a sword in the other the empress depicted holding a ruyi scepter and a hanging pendant. Height of tallest 14 inches.
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NAPOLEON THE EMPEROR BRONZE
NAPOLEON THE EMPEROR BRONZE SCULPTUREA gilt bronze sculpture on marble base of Napoleon The Emperor, 19th Century. Signed Millet. Depicts a scene of Napoleon looking down at a fallen solider, with the phrase engraved on front plaque "C'est L'empreur!" or "This is The Emperor!"
Measures: 6 x 3.25 x 4.25 inches
Domestic Shipping: $35
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Two carved ivory figures of Emperor
Two carved ivory figures of Emperor & Empress, both signed, each approx 5.5cm H (2)
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*A Collection of Napoleonic
*A Collection of Napoleonic Articles comprising two ivory standing figures a circular lidded box depicting the emperor and empress at the presentation of Rome a marble and metal mounted inkwell with Napoleon's hat as the lid and a framed portrait medallion with a diminutive sword and two medallions. Height of tallest 6 inches.
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Renzo Colombo (Italian 1856-1885)
Renzo Colombo (Italian 1856-1885) L'Empereur Napoléon. Large cast bronze with warm dark brown patina bust of Napoleon features the emperor in military dress. Below the bust is a figure of an eagle holding a double torch with flames at both ends in his talons. This piece is signed and dated 1885 on Napoleon's right shoulder; foundry mark "BRONZE GARANTI AU TITRE" with Grand Croix de la Légion d'honneur on the left shoulder. Brass plaque " NAPOLEON 1-er 1812 par COLOMBO" beneath the eagle figure. Overall size is apprx. 22"T x 14-1/2"W x 11"D.
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A Staffordshire figure of Emperor
A Staffordshire figure of Emperor Napoleon, 35.5cm high, another Staffordshire figure of Napoleon and a Huntsman (3)
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*A Pair of Carved Ivory Figures
*A Pair of Carved Ivory Figures depicting an emperor and empress the man wearing a traditional hat with hanging beads and shown holding his beard in one hand and wearing a sword at his side the woman shown with a phoenix form headdress and holding a ruyi scepter both with incised decoration throughout their robes raised on ivory bases. Height of tallest 20 1/2 inches.
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*A Chinese Cast Metal Figure
*A Chinese Cast Metal Figure depicting an emperor in a headdress with a long beard holding a ruyi scepter on a key-fret bordered base further raised on a pierced base. Height 11 inches.
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Large Chinese Framed Scroll, first
Large Chinese Framed Scroll, first half 20th century, gouache on paper, depicting a standing Imperial figure, probably the first emperor, holding a scepter in front of a dragon screen, matted in a carved frame with gilt key-fret carving, h. 49", w. 33".
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Napoleon bronze dore bust in the
Napoleon bronze dore bust in the classical style; the intense Emperor swathed in toga, forward swept coiffure, marble base. Overall 7 1/4"H. Good condition, minor surface wear.
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IMPERIAL 5 COLOR ETCHED BONE CARVED
IMPERIAL 5 COLOR ETCHED BONE CARVED FIGURESImported Japanese Imperial 5 Color Etched Bone Carved Emperor and Empress Figurines. Signed on Bottom. 3 inches each (7.6 cm)
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VIETNAMESE IMPERIAL EDICT
VIETNAMESE IMPERIAL EDICT Vietnamese imperial edict, ink on paper, featuring a dragon, bearing date 'Chieu Thong nguyen nien' (Chieu Thong first year, corresponding to 1787), overall (framed): 27"h x 61"w; Provenance: Prominent Private Collection from San Diego, California
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A bronze portrait plaque
A bronze portrait plaque depicting the emperor Nero, oval, 14cm x 12cm, in an oak frame
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A Pair of Ivory Carvings of an
A Pair of Ivory Carvings of an Emperor and Empress the figures depicted with beaded headdress and holding a wrapped package a sword and a ruyi scepter. Height of tallest 19 1/2 inches.
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Wisdom of the Emperor Marcus
Wisdom of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Finely Bound by The Adams Bindery Boston: Nathan Haskell Dole 1903. The Olympic Edition of the Breviary Treasures this being one of twelve copies numbered 3 printed on Royal Japanese Vellum paper. Bound in levant crushed morocco stamped in gilt with polychrome onlay floral designs to front and rear board and spine having six compartments morocco doublures ruled in gilt with red morocco floral onlay designs and blue silk moire endpapers. Gilt ruled paper edges. Filled with numerous illustrations hand colored in gouache. Offered with black clam shell box.
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IVORY EMPEROR AND EMPRESS.
IVORY EMPEROR AND EMPRESS. China 1st half-20th century. Emperor on a dragon throne and empress on a phoenix throne each with removable flags. 6 1/2''h. Condition reports are available on all items. Please note: unless a condition report is requested we do not post detailed condition information about each item sold. If you choose to bid without requesting a condition report you are accepting the item ''as-is'' with no gaurantees.
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Lladro porcelain figure of a
Lladro porcelain figure of a Japanese Emperor; overall good condition; H 8" x D 10" (approx.)
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A Carved Ivory Emperor with Sword
A Carved Ivory Emperor with Sword Well carved ivory figure of a Chinese emperor in court garments holding a sword pigments rubbed into carving for accent. Comes with a wooden stand.
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Japanese Empeor and Empress Dolls
Japanese Empeor and Empress Dolls Japan ca 1880 a pair of seated dolls designed by Hashimoto Kichibei the Empress with gofun face and hands glass eyes silk hair brocade with gold elaborate kimono metal and beaded Phoenix headdress wood painted fan; the Emperor seated with gofun face and hands glass eyes damask robe; each 9.5 in; both seated on a silk and reed base; base 13 x 9 in. Both come in a lucite display case.
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Five Japanese carved ivory snuff
Five Japanese carved ivory snuff bottles includes: figural busts of emperor and empress hare vase and walnut 2 to 2 1/2 in. H. Estimate $ 150-250 Emperor - missing spoon empress and hare - appropriate wear; vase - natural cracks replaced lid; walnut - missing and replaced lid.
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A Chinese Carved Ivory Emperor
A Chinese Carved Ivory Emperor and Empress each figure depicted seated the man in a throne with dragon head decoration and the lady in a throne with phoenix heads and holding a cloth wrapped box in one hand. Height of taller 10 3/4 inches.
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Carved Ivory Figurines of an
Carved Ivory Figurines of an Emperor and an Empress Two carved ivory figurines each with incised marks on the undersides one of a seated Emperor and the other of the seated Empress. Each attached to a fitted carved wooden base. The finely carved figurines have incised embellishments on the surface with black pigment. Both figurines apprx. 6-1/8"T and overall on stand apprx. 7-3/8"T.
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JAPANESE OKIMONO OF AN OFFICIAL
JAPANESE OKIMONO OF AN OFFICIAL LORDMeiji Period. Signed Yoshi. The tall well-dressed lord, looking towards his left, one arm leaning upon his sword, the other holding a long inscribed scroll. Height 9.75 in. (Cond: good)
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IMPERIAL EMBROIDERED YELLOW SILK
IMPERIAL EMBROIDERED YELLOW SILK TWELVE-SYMBOL DRAGON ROBE FOR AN EMPRESS (JIFU) Imperial embroidered yellow silk twelve-symbol dragon robe for an empress (jifu), finely worked in satin stitch in shades of blue, green, red and pale violet and couched gold threads on the front and back panels, with nine five-clawed dragons pursuing flaming pearls amidst clusters of clouds interspersed with bats, the eight Buddhist emblems, auspicious motifs and the twelve symbols of imperial authority, all reserved on a rich egg-yolk yellow ground above the terrestial diagram with lishui stripe at the hem, with dark blue-ground cuffs, collar and sleeve bands decorated with further dragons and clouds, late 19th century, 53.5" x 79".
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Carved Ivory Figurines of an
Carved Ivory Figurines of an Emperor and an Empress Two carved ivory figurines each with incised marks on the undersides one of a seated Emperor and the other of the seated Empress. Each attached to a fitted carved wooden base. The finely carved figurines have incised embellishments on the surface with black pigment. The Emperor apprx. 4-5/8"T and the Empress apprx. 4-3/4"T and overall on stand apprx. 5-7/8"T and 6-1/8"T.
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19TH C. JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE
19TH C. JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE Meiji Period Man Eating Noodles with his baby in his lap, signed on the underside, 1 1/2" tall. Good condition.
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A MEIJI PERIOD HIGH KARAT GOLD
A MEIJI PERIOD HIGH KARAT GOLD OJIME MODEL OF EBISUThe solid gold Japanese ojime figure of Ebisu, god of fishermen and luck, one of the Shichifukujin or Seven Gods of Good Fortune, is embellished with black enamel inlays and signed Noriyasu by hand engraved calligraphy on the base.Measures 0.75 x 0.5 inches, 18.62 x 14.71 mm, and weighs 13.3 grams.Very good condition, there are no issues of damage, repair, enamel loss or wear.Provenance: The collection of Josephine Bird Hall (1888 - 1948) by descent to her son, the present owner. Josephine's father was a founder of Kansas City's Emery, Bird, Thayer Department Store.
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A Pair of Chinese Ivory Figures
A Pair of Chinese Ivory Figures of an Emperor and Empress each depicted on horseback in full armor with headdress and flowing banners raised on rectangular ivory veneered bases with incised decoration throughout. Height 12 3/8 inches.