by billhz | Oct 22, 2015 | Vessels Bouquets
Rununculous and Dragon Jar Antique Chinese gilt bronze vase of flattened bottle form with two dragon head handles and stepped flanges along the sides, decorated with lotus blossoms in relief to each side, the front centering character for fortune (Fu), with Shou emblem to the verso, Qianlong mark. Vessel estimated value:...
by billhz | Oct 22, 2015 | Vessels Bouquets
Mayan Dog and Baby Tears Pre-Columbian terra cotta dog vessel, highly decorated and incised with submissive expression. Mayan, Dated 900-1200 C.E.. Vessel Estimate:...
by billhz | Oct 22, 2015 | Vessels Bouquets
Bee-eater and White Orchids Bee-eaters are birds from the family Meropidae. There are 26 different species. They are found primarily in Africa and Asia. Their diet consists mostly of flying insects, especially bees and wasps. Before swallowing, the bee-eater removes the insect’s stinger and venom by thrashing its victim against any convenient hard...
by billhz | Oct 22, 2015 | Vessels Bouquets
Bee-eater and Plumeria Bee-eaters are birds from the family Meropidae. There are 26 different species found primarily in Africa and Asia. Their diet consists mostly of flying insects, especially bees and wasps. Before swallowing its meal however, the bee-eater removes the insect’s stinger and venom by thrashing and rubbing their prey against any convenient hard...
by billhz | Oct 22, 2015 | Vessels Bouquets
Barnacles and Shells TAKO TSUBO are Antique Japanese Octopus Traps. They are often used in natural settings for Ikebana Flower display. The older and larger variety shown here. Vessel Estimate: $300-...
by billhz | Oct 22, 2015 | Vessels Bouquets
Crab Vase and Shells Extraordinary Chinese molded pottery vase by Lianfang Jiang; of globular body resembling a basket weave with two beautifully cast bronze crabs attached to the shoulders. Vessel Estimate:...
