-
c.1970 Slipcased Art Book "The
c.1970 Slipcased Art Book "The Imperial Palace" of Japan. A large folio volume of photographs, plans, and maps of the Imperial Palace. In very good condition, fading to protective slip case, one map inside creased, otherwise fine. Captions in English and Japanese.
-
An Empire style inkstand with eagle
An Empire style inkstand with eagle surmount, on a veined marble base, 32cm wide
-
Imperial Gun Powder Can 4'' x
Imperial Gun Powder Can 4'' x 4.5''; orange label. Condition: Excellent.
-
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)
-
Portable imperial typewriter
Portable imperial typewriter
-
Chinese Imperial Court Scene 25'' x
Chinese Imperial Court Scene 25'' x 32'' watercolor probably 19th century
-
IMPERIAL SAN LEUCIO TEXTILEsilk,
IMPERIAL SAN LEUCIO TEXTILEsilk, with gold and ivory damask pattern signed Coperta-S. Leucio Lavorata a Mano in border with passementerie trim 80 x 94 inches Condition:
-
CHINESE IMPERIAL STYLE
CHINESE IMPERIAL STYLE EMBROIDERED CUSHION Chinese Imperial style embroidered cushion, 10.5"w.
-
An Imperial Yellow-Ground 'Nine
An Imperial Yellow-Ground 'Nine Dragon' Carpet, Jing Ren Gong Yu Yong Mark, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century ? ???? ??????'?????'??? ? ???? ??????'?????'???
-
Imperial Chinese Silk and Metal
Imperial Chinese Silk and Metal Thread Carpet, Chinese, circa 1900, scalloped central medallion with matching spandrels, all with Imperial dragons on metallic thread ground, multiple floral and chevron borders, inscription at one end "For nuan (warm) pavilion of ning shou palace use", 8 ft. 1 in. x 9 ft. 10 in.,
-
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.
-
Chinese embroidery Imperial court
Chinese embroidery Imperial court robe, 19th c.
-
A Pair of Carved Ivory Emperor
A Pair of Carved Ivory Emperor and Empress of traditional form showing each in robes and seated on a throne chair. Height of tallest 10 inches.
-
IMPERIAL BUTLER'S CHEST. Mahogany
IMPERIAL BUTLER'S CHEST. Mahogany having four crossbanded drawers on flared feet. 41'' h. 38 1/2'' w. 18 1/2'' d.
-
*A Pair of Chinese Ivory Carvings
*A Pair of Chinese Ivory Carvings of an Emperor and Empress both shown wearing embroidered robes the man holding a sword and the woman a ruyi scepter on hardwood stands. Height of taller ivory 11 inches.
-
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.
-
*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.
-
B.P. GRIMAUD “IMPERIAL” PLAYING
B.P. GRIMAUD “IMPERIAL” PLAYING CARDS.B.P. Grimaud “Imperial” Playing Cards. Paris, ca. 1858. 52/52. Excellent. Several of the backs have minor paper loss and there is light transfer from the backs to the faces. Jack of diamonds has a white back. Aces bear the coat of arms of France, Russia, Germany and England. Kings are monarchs of the period. Fournier pg. 147.
-
An Ivory Emperor and Emperess
An Ivory Emperor and Emperess Nicely carved and with black pigment rubbed into the lines for accent wood stands.
-
Empire Style Bronze and Marble
Empire Style Bronze and Marble Ecrire French, late 19th century, green-to-ivory variegated marble with two ink stands and Bacchus mask mount, 4 x 13-1/2 x 8 in.,
-
1882 Steel Engraving ''Courier
1882 Steel Engraving ''Courier Imperial''twin size.
-
Bottle-shaped Vase Bearing Imperial
Bottle-shaped Vase Bearing Imperial Marks Intricately hand-painted vase with Pheonix medallions and pink diaper design with gilt work iron red mark on the underside.
-
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".
-
MONUMENTAL JAPANESE IMARI PORCELAIN
MONUMENTAL JAPANESE IMARI PORCELAIN PALACE VASE Monumental Japanese Ko-Imari porcelain palace vase in three parts with ruffled trumpet rim, and allover enamel glazed in the rust, blue, black, and white imari colors with court scenes, and floral motifs in three sections. 60" H x 24" diameter, with stand, 11" H x 12" diameter; overall height with base: 71" H.
-
CHINESE FRAMED IMPERIAL DECREE,
CHINESE FRAMED IMPERIAL DECREE, JIAQING PERIOD Chinese ,Tongzhi 11th Year , year of 1872 ,imperial Decree/ edict, of five different sections on black, orange, champagne, and gray grounds respectively, with two large red square seal marks to the middle section, written in traditional Chinese and Manju Hergen languages, indicated a promoting to a higher rank officer
H: 87.6"(222.5cm) D: (39.5cm)
Provenance: estate of a Massachusetts private collector
Condition: in good condition, with slight surface wear on gilded frame
-
A Pair of Carved Ivory Figures
A Pair of Carved Ivory Figures depicting an emperor and empress with carved decoration throughout the robes. Height of taller 7 1/2 inches.
-
The Works of Shakespeare Imperial
The Works of Shakespeare Imperial Edition Edited by Charles Knight With Illustrations on Steel /New York: James S. Virtue ND. Imperial edition in two volumes folio size. Steel engraved plates marbled end papers bound in leather with gilt embossed covers decorative spines having losses.
-
IMPERIAL BUSHEL BASTICK & SON
IMPERIAL BUSHEL BASTICK & SON LONDON 188 TOGETHER WITH ENGLISH WOODEN BUCKET (2) largest the brass basin dia: 23 including handles
-
IMPERIAL STYLE CRYSTAL, BRONZE
IMPERIAL STYLE CRYSTAL, BRONZE AND LAPIS GARNITURE SETDESCRIPTION: A Imperial style garniture set, comprised of a heavily decorated cobalt blue crystal cut body and lid, embellished with a Russian double eagle crest. Further accented by gilded bronze ormolu handles and a foliate patterned rim; upper and lower register of the body separated by a clear crystal stem. Mounted atop a Lapis veneer base garnished by absinthe wreaths on each side, completed by an acorn finial. Accompanied by two matching crystal vases flanked on either side by figural cherub handles and mounted atop a gilded bronze floral base. CIRCA: 20th Cent. ORIGIN: Russia DIMENSIONS: (Center Urn) H: 29" W: 17" (Vases) H: 31" W: 12" CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
-
Pr. Empire style gilt bronze and
Pr. Empire style gilt bronze and granite columns.39''H; base: 10'' square Circa - 20th C.
-
Empire Brass Jardini?re British
Empire Brass Jardini?re British or Continental, mid 19th century, gadrooned body with paw feet and lion's head ring handles, scrolled border, 8-1/2 x 18 in.,
-
An Ivory Carved Emperor and Empress
An Ivory Carved Emperor and Empress Pair, Mid 20th Century ???? ??????? height 10.5 in — 26.7 cm
-
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.
-
Empire-Style Provincial Cabinet,
Empire-Style Provincial Cabinet, the molded cornice above a patera- and wreath-applied frieze over two doors, each inset with three glazed panels within ebonized frames, raised on shaped feet, h. 71", w. 49-3/4", d. 17-1/2".
-
Early Crown Derby Plate Imari
Early Crown Derby Plate Imari colors heavy goldwork 8 1/2'' excellent.
-
COLLECTION OF BRITAINS, IMPERIAL
COLLECTION OF BRITAINS, IMPERIAL COLLECTOR'S AND OTHER MILITARY FIGURES AND EPHEMERACollection of Britains, Imperial Collector's and Other Military Figures and Ephemera,