An early Edo period iron Sōmen (full face mask). The nose is a replacement from the same material, period and school. As the nose is interchangeable by design, this is not objectionable and priced accordingly. As part of a samurai’s armor, a Sōmen would provide greater protection than a menpo. This Sōmen is lighter than later, fanciful Edo period “parade” examples.

Pair of Niō guardian figures in forbidding pose. Vigorously sculpted wood with remnants of distressed polychrome pigments. Later Edo period - probably first half of the 19th century. The sculptures are in fair, presentable condition though polychrome pigments are distressed and loose. With some checking and movement of the wood to be expected, there is a larger crack in the lower half of one figure. Standing about 22 inches including the bases, add another few inches for the blade held high by one of the figures.

A large Yuan dynasty bronze vase of square sectioned, baluster form. Chased taotie dragon on leiwen ground decoration. Phalange protrusions in the corners. A pair of loop handles issuing from dragon heads flanking the long, waisted neck. 14th century. The bottom, inside the raised foot, replaced. Otherwise good condition. Height measurement coming

A West Asia, Eastern Europe belt and accompanying bracelet for the Caucasus market. Polychrome enamel decoration, dominated by blues, on Russian marked silver links. The mark, 84NU, is noted from various sources to indicate Russian silver and Ottoman work. It could have seen Cossack, nomadic or other ethnic use in the region comprising eastern Ukraine, southern Russia, Georgia, eastern Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan or northern Persia. The belt is 59 links plus the clasp buckle and is about 34 3/4 inches long. An accompanying, matching "bracelet" (probably actually spare links to adjust the belt length) is 14 links - about 7 1/4 inches long. Circa 1900. Good condition

A finely worked Koftgari damascene gold inlay on steel decorated casket form box. Possibly from Sialkot but certainly from the Kashmir area of North India at the time (now Pakistan). 19th century. 5 1/8 inches length, 3 1/3 inches wide, 3/3/8 inches high - also with ring handle on boss fitted to the top. Good condition (key not retained).

A later Mughal empire silver incense burner. The 800 silver marked bulbous vessel with repousse decoration of key fret border over scrolling vine pattern band over lotus pattern foot (marked 800 on the foot). The top with finial on lotus pattern cap, over an opewnork vine trellis band, over a chased scrolling vine pattern band, over a narrower key fret border. Lots of varied technique harmonizing to form the whole. 19th century. Must rotate the top a bit to find the optimal fit. Good condition. 3 1/2 inches diameter. 3 3/4 inches height to top of finial.

Mughal (Northern Indian) hand calligraphy and painted posthumous portrait of Sha Alumfrachu (Shah Alam II), born 1728, ruled from 1760, died 1807. Portrait painting (and perhaps also the calligraphy) by Baboor Alie Khan (court artist Babur Ali Khan), year of Muhammed 1265 (AD 1848), Good condition and with full translation on the verso. Sight size, 13 1/4 x 9 3/4 inches (the portrait itself, image area 6 x 3 5/8 inches). On the verso of the framed work, the back panel is fully visible with contemporaneous translation of the calligraphy to English, 14 x 10 1/2 inches, including commentary that the sitter reached the age of 80 years and 9 months; reigned for 48 years, 4 months and 3 days; was the son of Alumgeer 2nd; was born in Elahbad; ascended to the throne in Elahbad in 1760; and was buried in Mehroulee (the oldest inhabited area within Delhi).

A nicely formed multi-lobed bidri vase. Finely worked inlaid decoration. East India. Early 20th century. 10 1/2 inches high. Good condition.

A small bidri stem or bud vase. East Indian. Early 20th century. 6 1/2 inches high. Good condition.

A finely painted 19th century Indian manuscript leaf depicting a nighttime elephant ride by torchlight. Sight size: 9 inches by 6 inches. A slight vertical rub in the image area just to the right of the elephant (not terribly detracting), otherwise in good condition.

A finely appointed and carved rosewood (probably Sheesham wood) small tantalus box. Indian, British Raj period - 19th century. With four custom blown glass bottles with monogrammed old Sheffield silver plate tops - original to the box. Original key. Approximately 4 3/4 x 4 3/4 x 4 inches high. As this object is trimmed with 19th century Indian ivory, though original to the object, we can sell it only within the state of Maryland unless you can obtain acceptable CITES certification at your expense. As the box is made of organic materials from the 19th century, there is movement and minor loss from drying and shrinkage of the materials over much time. It is otherwise in good condition though missing one of four feet (which may have been added later in any event). A good conservator, retained by the buyer, could be expected to reconcile movement of the materials.

A fine and rare Koboshi Kabuto. Sixty two plate, about two thousand standing rivets, all with russet finish. Probably original maebashi, fukigaeshi (both faced with embossed and dyed deer hide) and hachitsuke-no-ita. The shikoro lames (image coming) are included but need to be reattached. Signed inside on the back plate, "Soshu (Sagami province) Ju Myochin". Early 17th century, probably Momoyama period. The kabuto is in good condition. The shikoro need to be reattached. The deer hide facings are distressed. More images to come

A walnut Chippendale side chair. Probably from the Southern Mid-Atlantic or the Tidewater region (Maryland, Virginia or North Carolina). Simple yet elegant design in keeping with lower cost chairs described in the period as "neat and plain". The ears at either end of the crest rail consistent with Virginia and North Carolina examples. Shares characteristics with object W-205 (ex Mary Ball Washington) in the Mount Vernon collection. 18th century. Good condition

A Korean water dropper in shape of a carp. Cobalt blue glazed porcelain. Joseon dynasty, 19th century. Good condition, with kiln grit adhering to the foot. Length, 2 3/4 inches.

A mother of pearl inlaid hardwood table screen. Flowers, birds and butterflies garden motif. Southern Chinese or Vietnamese, late 19th century. Good, serviceable condition with only minor mother of pearl loss. Wood tenons on either side of the panel hold it fast within grooves routed the length of the two posts on the base. One tenon missing on one side (an easy project) but not compromising stability. Height assembled, 26 1/2 inches.

Large Southeast Asian, Shan period, bronze figure of Buddha Sakyamuni. Seated in vajrasana on lotus base with right hand in bhumisparsha mudra (earth touching gesture). Burma, 18th century. Good condition. Height, 21 1/2 inches. Base width, 14 inches

Japanese, Edo period, carved and painted wood Noh mask. Depicting Otafuku (popularly known as Okame), boldly and adeptly carved with full, deep, expressive features. Painted white all over, blackened teeth as was the custom, red lips, and black hair in distinct, fine brush strokes for affect. The hollowed out verso displaying the tool marks of the unknown artisan. Surfaces moderately distressed and with much patina from use and handling. Length, 8 1/4 inches.

A rare Korean folk art, turtle form, carved wood candle stand base. Hints of once vibrant polychrome stain or paint decoration accentuate parts of the turtle’s shell, front feet, face, eyes and apparently teeth. So perhaps it depicts a mythical turtle. Subsiding water is suggested by a decorative detail bridging the top and bottom of the beak tip of the turtle’s mouth. An aperture of square section on the turtle’s back supported the candle holder. Joseon dynasty: 19th century or earlier. Good, well used condition with rich patina. Length, 12 1/4 inches. Width, point to point , 11 1/2 inches. Height, from floor to beak, 4 3/4 inches