Chinese export cobalt blue porcelain vase professionally wired into a lamp. The vase and base measures 11 inches and it is 25 inches from the base to to top of its finial. Excellent condition.
Japanese Edo period heavy iron key flecked with pure gold. 18th century. Measures 5.25" long x 2.25" wide.
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.
19thc Chinese hand carved panel with birds. Gilt over lacquer red. Measures 11 inches wide by 9.5 inches high by 1.5 inches deep
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.