A very fine quality dish decorated with a pattern of stylised Lotus-mon with three quadrilobed reserves each containing an element of the shochikubai, pine, take, bamboo, matsu, and prunus, ume. The centre decorated with a small central roundel framed by a border of demi-florets containing a Dragon delineated in gilt with green and iron red enamels holding a jewel, tama, in its claw. The rim of the dish is decorated with a border of alternating double crested waves and gilded...

Qianlong or Jiaqing period, late 1700s

Molded in the form of a sauce dish with an attached handle in the shape of a stylized dragon, this was an item of fairly high quality made for the Chinese market—not for export. It is covered with a thick imperial yellow glaze on the exterior and the interior is enameled in turquoise. It is raised on a tall foot of which the interior and base is clear glazed with a slight bluish tone...

Please take a look on this extraordinary 15 inches large Guanyin, made of dark spinach green jade. It dates from Qing Dynasty 18th.century or earlier.

Rich and fine details and a serene and elegant expression in the face.

A statue like this is very rare on the antique market. Fine condition with no repairs.

Size: 15" H x 5" W x 2.7" D

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A Japanese Imari chocolate cup, cover and saucer made for export to the European market dating to the early 18th century. Decorated with a rich Imari style ground of stylised palmate leaves and Peony blooms inset with ogee form reserves with Chinese style estuarine landscapes. An overlapping lotus petal border to the base of the beaker in underglaze blue The saucer and beaker are in excellent condition. The cover has been broken but has been cleanly re-stuck creating an almost invisible repair...

Qianlong Famille Rose Figural Export Vase
Date: c. 1790 - 1800 | Qianlong Period, Qing Dynasty
Materials: Porcelain with overglaze Canton famille rose enamels
Height: 30 cm
Width (at widest point): 15 cm Provenance: From a Connecticut estate

Description: A splendidly decorated c. 1790s Qianlong period export vase, the porcelain body made in Jingdezhen, but the enameling work done by artisans in Canton...

Indonesian Minahasa Tribe ( South Sulawesi ) Belt Buckle ( 17th - 19th centuries or earlyer ) Silver , decorated with birds surrounded by flowers. L : 15 cm. It is one of the best examples of a collection of 14 pieces to be sold now.

A lovely large bronze weight of an Elephant, nice early piece, Lanna, deep in the 18th. cent.

A very nicely shaped Elephant, standing on a 5-stepped octagonal base, with value mark in the front and adjustment marks under the base.

Weight: 65,15 grams = 5 Baht.

Condition: Superb, with smooth wear and attractive light brown patina.

Ex. Old Dutch Collection of Opium weights.

A rare carved ivory Netsuke in the form of a Lion or Karashishi, made in Japan in the Edo / Tokugawa period (1600-1868), probably during the 18th Century. Condition: Excellent - age yellowing and cracks - no damages or losses and no restoration. 4cm (1.6inches)long; 3.6cm (1.3inches) high; 2.4cm (0.9inches) deep. Please note - purchasers from outside the European Union will require a CITES Certificate and may also require import documentation within their own country.

Framed Chinese 18th Century, mid- Qing dynasty Qianglong period kesi 5 claws dragon cushion cover. This rare, delicate red ground gold threads kesi cover is decorated with a 5 claws dragon surround by sea waves, clouds, auspicious symbols and pair of bats. Dimensions: 70 x 62 cm without frame, 95 x 85 cm with frame. Condition: no repair, threads loose at forehead of the dragon, a few wear overall in good condition as shown due to the age. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost...

Statue of Zhen Wu, or Xuan Wu, the God of the North, in formal attire, sitting on a rocky throne, under which his two attributes --- the snake and the tortoise --- are hiding, his right arm resting on a chimera. Wood, with remnants of the original lacquering and gilding. Black glass eyes. China, Ming Dynasty. Height: 10 1/2" (26,7 cm). Good condition.

Ca. 1700s or earlier

This clear quartz stone is carved in the form of a mountain with tall peaks to accommodate five or six small calligraphy brushes. The front has a “ruyi” carved in low relief among rocky outcroppings across its slightly convex facade. The backside is flat and uncarved and reveals the natural flaws in the clear stone. It has a soft polish overall and an even wear. Acquired in Osaka, Japan in the 1970s.

Height: 1 ½ in., Length: 3 3/8 in., Width: ½ in.

Qianlong Export Famille Rose Tureen
Date: c...

1700s

Jar or bottle vase has a low neck with a flaring mouth and a spherical body supported on a footring. The mouth’s edge is clear glazed, showing the buff-white body. Glazed with a russet-brown rust glaze suffused with silvery-black flecks, that depending on the light, can yield tones from a metallic red-brown to silvery-purple. The footring is unglazed revealing a warm, buff-white porcelain body. Good condition, with no damages...

Indonesian Minahasa Tribe ( South Sulawesi ) Belt Buckle ( 17th - 19th centuries or earlyer ) copper - brass alloy, decorated with holy birds at centre surrounded by plants and a fries with peanuts. L : 16 cm. It is one of a collection of alltogether 14 rare pieces to be sold now.

A Japanese Arita lobed dish decorated with a dragon descending from clouds, grasping the pearl of wisdom. The back with a fuku mark. The dish dates from 1750~1790. A similar design to Chinese examples of the Yongzheng period.

Approximately 14.4 cm diameter. Perfect condition.

Please study the photographs.

For new customers resident in China sadly I have to state that I am no longer prepared to accept payment by PayPal...

This 18th century Japanese unsigned hardwood netsuke of a boy is 1 ½ inches tall, 1 ½ inches wide and 1 inch in depth. It depicts a boy trying to climb on a huge sack. It is in excellent condition.

Very nice Chinese bronze Guan yin Buddha, made around mid - end of 18th cent. with three faces and 8 arms.

A very fine statue with rests of gilt.

No cracks or repairs.

Size: 18 cm height, weight 1 kg.

Shipping included.

Width: 36.4 cm (14.7 in)
Height: 6 cm (2.4 in)

Chinese porcelain Kangxi Period famille verte charger; main central panel depicts two boys supporting candles either side of a lantern; borders of ruyi and roundels of iron-red florals inside the rim; Kangx six character mark on the reverse along with iron-red florals; old wire frame still attached; good condition