A Large Hexagonal Chinese Imari Tea Caddy.
Decorated in the typical palette with various landscapes.
Chinese C1720/40
Height: 5 3/8" (13.7 cm).
Condition: frits, two shallow flakes 1.4 and 1.3 cm to shoulder.
Hairline crack from a bruise in the unglazed neck with small 0.5 cm chip to base.
An unusual pig head pottery figure with the front showing the pig's head and the back showing the pigs nose. The pig represents "Good Fortune" and "Prosperity".
Size: 7cm X 6.5cm.
Condition: Two old chips at the base.See photos.
Japanese Meiji Period SATSUMA monogrammed plate. Signature stamp and gold signature by KINKOZAN. Plate has "JL" monogrammed on the top border of the plate. 8 3/4" diameter by 3/4" depth.
A cloisonne box with a beautiful enameled phoenix signed by the artist. The box comes with it's original tray and has the original cloth lining inside the box. Size: Box. L.14cm.
W. 10cm. H. 8.5cm. Tray: 21 X 17.5 cm.
Condition: No repairs.
Antique Korean framed painting of a carp leaping out of the water, with a red setting sun in the background, and rolling wave motifs below. 19th century Chosun Period
Size: (entire frame) 35.75" H x 18.5" L x 1" W (artwork only) 20" H x 12" L
Antique Japanese scroll painting of a hexagonal shape, depicting a joyful scene of five small men running and playing around a large, broken jar of sake. A table with a basket, jar, and book sit below a cherry blossom tree in the background. Signed with red chop.
Size: (entire scroll) 45" H x 16.75" W (artwork only) 12" H x 10.5" W
Japanese Imari Porcelain Vase, Ca. 1868-1912, Meiji period, 12" high, 6" wide-widest measurement, 3" diameter-top rim, overglaze design of Bamboo, Maple, Pine and flowering trees inside the two cartouches, and Peony flowering tree wrapped around by stylized Peacock feather inside the other two(2) sides, all decoration are done by overglaze Imari colors on top of the underglaze blue, and highlighted in gold. The condition is good, no damages.
Antique Chinese framed painting of the mythological figure Zhong Kui, commander of 80,000 demons, vanquisher of evil spirits, and guardian of households. He appears to be controlling an unhappy looking green demon with a turtle shell, sometimes called Shui Gui. Two small bats fly just next to the calligraphy on the lefthand side, with red chop by the artist.
Circa 1800
Size: (entire frame) 24.5" L x 22" H (artwork only) 16.5" L x 13.5" H
A very fine Japanese framed embroidery from the renowned Sozayemon Nishimura Silks and Embroideries, depiction of a row of cherry trees along the edge of a large lake with boats. Absolutely stunning condition and incredible hand-embroidered details with tasteful framing. Late 19th/early 20th century.
Size: (entire frame) 35" L x 1.5" D x 28" H (artwork only) 26" L x 19" H
Japanese Imari Porcelain covered Serving Bowl, Ca. Meiji period, 1868-1912, 5 3/4" high, 9 3/4" diameter-widest measurement, with typical Imari overglaze decoration of egret, Foo Dog playing with balls inside the shaped enclosures on top of underglaze blue decoration with highlighted in gold, small sand kiln dots inside the bowl, no damages.
Japanese Imari Porcelain covered Serving Bowl, Ca. Meiji Period, from 1868-1912, 5 3/4" high, 9 3/4" diameter-widest measurement, with typical overglaze decoration of red double fish, flying Phoenix Bird on top of various shape and design of underglaze blue decoration and highlighted in gold. Underglaze blue mark on the bottom, there are small few oxidized kiln dots inside the bowl, no damages.
A carved ancient CHINESE JADE PENDANT Strung with various JADE BEADS. The Jade Pendant has detailed carving and Chinese
Calligraphy/Characters. Collector's Piece!
This is a fine Famille Rose Figural Molded Porcelain Snuff Bottle depicting in detail and bright colors a River Landscape. It shows two figures on a boat, and a few folks swimming in the river water. There is Daoguang Period (1821 - 1850) seal Mark in red letters to the base. It comes with a green hardstone stopper with spoon...
This is a fine Famille Rose Figural Molded Porcelain Snuff Bottle depicting in detail and bright colors the Eighteen Louhans (Immortals) in a background filled with spiraling clouds. There is Daoguang Period (1821 - 1850) seal Mark in red letters to the base. It comes with a pale green hardstone stopper...
Antique Chinese framed silk painting of two beautiful young ladies. Vibrant color and wonderful detailing. 19th century.
Size: (entire frame) 12.5" W x 15.5" H (artwork only) 8.75" W x 11.5" H
Antique Chinese framed silk painting of two beautiful young ladies. Vibrant color and wonderful detailing. 19th century.
Size: (entire frame) 12.5" W x 15.5" H (artwork only) 8.75" W x 11.5" H
Japanese Imari Porcelain Double Gourd shape Vase, Ca. Meiji period, 1868-1912, 12" high, 1 3/8" diameter-top rim, 7" wide-widest section, 4" diameter-bottom rim, flying Phoenix bird and dragon inside four(4) separate round circles, and Mon design inside the top round circles, all decorate with typical overglaze red and underglaze blue, highlight in gold. Top rim has rough area with old tiny frit.
Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sake Cup Washer with Cover, Ca. 1910, late Meiji period, 5 1/4" high with cover on, 6 1/4" diameter-top rim, overglaze scenery of bridge over the river, and country houses and Pink Cherry Blossom trees decorated and highlighted with brilliant raised gold decoration. It looks like the pig walking on the bridge with flag? The Bowl is resting above the attached three(3) wide legs, all in one(1) piece. Signed in red "Kutani" on the bottom. The condition is good.
An absolutely stunning Japanese silk embroidery of a hound with a freshly caught pheasant in its mouth. Incredible hand-embroidered detailing and realism, with artist's embroidered chop in the bottom left corner, Hayashi Youma. Late Meiji period (1868-1912) c. 1905
Provenance: From the London dealer, Kevin Page. Reference of similar work: "Splendors of Imperial Japan, Arts of the Meiji Period from the Khalili Collection", p...
A nice old miniature Scholar's screen with one panel depicting a poem written in beautiful calligraphy signed by the writer. The other side has faint remains of a man and woman scene. Size:H. 22.2cm. W.13.5cm.
Condition: No repairs
The size of Dish: 5 1/4" Dia x 1 3/16". Japanese Ko Imari Porcelain Dish. The dish has pretty Sakura(cherry blossoms) design on the side wall with gold and red. There is Fan and Karakusa motif, plus square landscape design with Fuji Mountain, pine tree, and plover birds design. It is rather simple yet it has classy looking design by using nice composition. The condition of dish excelelnt, no chip, no crack and no hairline...
Antique Japanese bronze hibachi, or brazier, with silver inlay geometric scroll motifs along its outer edges, wide rim with pair of handles, four stout legs, affixed to hardwood base. Natural patina from oxidation over time. Side is incised with artist's signature.
Size: 14" L x 14" W x 12.5" H
Antique Japanese pair of hibachi (braziers) made with gorgeous natural mulberry wood, recessed dark hardwood handles at its sides, copper lined interior with charming patina. Meiji Period ( 1868 - 1912)
Size: 12" L x 12" W x 11" H
Two Chinese porcelain bowls, originally decorated with floral anhua bands between narrow borders and a blossom in underglaze blue. With Dutch over-decoration of flower baskets and buildings. Condition: one bowl with hairline, a firing flaw (photo no. 8) and a tiny rim chip. Dimension: diameter: 14.5 cm, 6.5 cm high.
A seated CLOISONNE ELEPHANT which can secretly be used as a storage jar (perfect safe/hiding place for valuables!), 19th Century, China. Striking designs and colors, excellent workmanship. Good overall condition. Head and Ears removable. The lid can be put on the jar rim prior to mounting the head and ears to conceal it completely from view. Size: 11.5" ( 29 cm.)
A nice (Adze)stone tool used during the early neolithic period in Southeast Asia. Originally the stone was attached to a wooden handle. Size: L. 20.5cm. W. 7cm. H. 2.3cm. Condition: Small chip at the cutting edge.
Antique Japanese archaic bronze vase, with geometric imagery incised into the outer body, cloisonné taotie motifs in blue, green, red, and white enamel along upper section, long medallion motifs with enamel along the lowermost section. Old, natural patina with signature on base.
Size: 4" L x 4" W x 11.25" H
Width: 7.5 cm (3 in)
Height: 6.3 cm (2.5 in)
Fine Satsuma lidded box by Kinkozan; raised enamel peony decoration throughout; gilt hatched diaper borders and floral decoration on the legs; signed; internal artwork of irises to the interior; excellent condition
Height: 18.2 cm (7.4 in)
Width: 11 cm (4.4 in)
Fine Japanese akasuke / pigeon blood cloisonné vase with marked silver rims; very good condition
Width: 26 cm (10.4 in)
Height: 2 cm (0.8 in)
Chinese Kangxi Period plate showing a floral basket; one short hairline from the rim; Ding mark to the base
A rare detailed Votive Tablet showing Buddha in the "buhumisparsamudra" earth touching position surrounded by stupas with an inscription at the bottom of the Buddha. Age: Pagan Period 10th Century.
Size: H. 17cm. W. 12cm.
An unused Chinese civil 5th rank silver pheasant (baixian) badge in original paper wrapping. Background is black silk with a border of bats and the “shou” character. Eight Buddhist symbols are featured with the endless knot having been created using the forbidden stitch. Made for the front of a woman's surcoat, this rank badge is in excellent condition, measures 12", and dates late 19th century.
A gorgeous Japanese framed silk hand-embroidered fukusa (gift-wrapping or tea ceremony cover), with the image of Jurojin, one of the Seven Lucky Gods. He holds his attributes, a staff and a fan. A crane, tortoise, and a deer accompany him, all of which are symbols for longevity. The detailing is very careful and breathtaking such as the glass eyes of the crane and deer...
Antique Japanese framed floral painting, with silver and gold flake accent clouds, of sprouting white lilies, with red chop, possibly by Ogata Korin (1658-1716), Rinpa School.
Size: (entire frame) 28.5" L x 25" H (artwork only) 18.75" L x 13.5" H
This Japanese pipe case, aka kiseruzusu, and matching sagemono, aka inro, are of burl wood and held together with ojime cord and a sliding bead coral
Chinese Green Quartz one(1) piece solid carved Guan Yin figure Lamp and silk shade, Ca. mid 1800's, 32" high-with shade, 18 1/2" high and 4" deep-Guan Yin figure only, beautifully carved and polished Green Quartz Guan Yin is fitted into carved Hardwood stand on top of the polished embossed, impressed and shaped Brass stand-10" x 6" wide, even back rode for wire is also embossed and carved in the back. Whole lamp is mounted as solid one(1) piece, with double lights on top...