A large Sumida vase, finely decorated with irises and cattails, on a ground of transmutation glazes (Shekwan). The base has the impressed mark of Ishiguro Koko. The vase dates from the late Meiji - Taisho period (1900-1925) and is approximately 12 ½” (32 cm) high by 12” (30 cm) wide. The condition, shallow chip on the foot and the large iris has some damage (see photos) - No other chips, cracks or restoration. ……………………………….......................................................................... ...click for details
Kato Monuemon VI (1853-1911) became head of his family porcelain studio in 1870, the workshop became well known for its blue & white wares. Kato produced pieces for the domestic market & export, and was well versed in Western tastes. In 1893 he signed an exclusive agreement with Morimura (gumi) Company, which was later to be renamed the Noritake Company. In 1896 Kato created the Aiji Company. The garden seat is decorated in underglazed blue and depicts a garden scene of flowers and bush ...click for details
A Fahua glazed baluster vase, dating to the Qing Dynasty, 19th century. The vase is molded and decorated with stylized trailing flowers and foliage, within bands of cloud scrolls, lappets and ruyi motifs, the decoration done in a finely crackled turquoise glaze on an aubergine ground. The vase is approximately 14 ½” (36 cm) high and 9” (22 cm) in diameter. The base is unglazed and has an old collectors sticker, as well as some writing/inventory numbers, the foot is flat. The condition is very go ...click for details
A finely painted Chinese Kangxi revival porcelain bowl, the decoration in underglaze blue, depicting on the exterior, two five clawed dragons chasing a flaming pearl over a border of waves, the interior has a central medallion of a side facing 5 clawed dragon with a flaming pearl, surrounded by a border of Bats & clouds. The bowl is approximately 9” (23 cm) in diameter and 3 1/2” (9 cm) high. The bowl has three small chips on the upper rim and three hairlines emanating from the rim (see phot ...click for details
A finely painted Chinese porcelain seal-paste box, decorated in underglaze blue, with two dragons around a medallion of scholars at a lake in the mountains. The base has a apocryphal six character seal mark of the Qing Dynasty Qianlong Emperor. In my opinion, the box dates to the Guangxu reign (1875-1908) or Republic period (1916-1949). The box is approximately 3.1” (8 cm) in diameter. The condition is good, with two small firing flaws on the inner rim of the bottom (both mostly covered in glaze ...click for details
A Chinese porcelain ovoid jar/vase with a domed lid, covered in a monochrome powder blue glaze. The interior & base are glazed white and marked with two underglaze blue concentric circles. The condition is very good, with small minor scratches to the glaze - no chips, cracks or restoration. The ginger jar is almost 6h (15cm) high and dates to the ´‘ã Qing Dynasty, Œõ Guangxu Period (1875-1908).
cccccccccccc................................................................. ...click for details
A fine pair of Chinese porcelain vases, covered in a finely crackled yellow glaze, with strap handles. The interiors and bases covered in a white glaze with a slight bluish tint. The bases have underglaze blue six character seal marks of the Yongzheng reign of the Qing Dynasty. The paste on the exposed foot is very fine, compact and smooth. The condition is good, with a small chip on the foot and an almost invisible star crack on the side of one vase, the other vase without any chips, cracks or ...click for details
A finely crafted Japanese gilt bronze temple/shrine door lock, or possibly for a relic box or gate. The lock is engraved with two Aoi, the crest of the Tokugawa Shogunate & family, who ruled Japan during the Edo period (1603-1867). There is also engraved scrolling foliage, diaper patterns and waves. The lock comes with the original key and a signed box, not sure if the box is original. The writing on the box is worn and difficult to see, there is an old collectors or inventory number on one ...click for details
Antique Chinese Porcelain Hu-shaped vase covered in a copper red glaze (Sang de Boeuf, Oxblood, Langyao, Flambe, Jun Red). The base inside the foot rim is coated in a light brown / café au lait glaze. The vase dates to the 19th century, probably from Jiaqing reign (1796-1820) of the Qing Dynasty. The condition is good, with a small chip on the upper rim and a few shallow chips to the foot rim (see photos). The red glaze has been ground where it ran during firing around the foot rim. Approximate ...click for details
Japanese Seto porcelain B & W vase, dating to 1900-1925, Meiji to Taisho period. The vase is approximately 7 ½” high and in very good condition, without any chips, cracks or restoration - a few small minor glaze skips/flaws original to the piece. ………………………………................................................................................................................................................ Insured shipping will be $10.00 in the mainland US, if you want it shipped to Hawaii, Alaska ...click for details
