A very rare big shard sample of Yuan dynasty bottle vase, this large yuhuchun shard is decorated with red under glaze, there is good sample drawing of flower. this shards is very good for studying and comparison to any one who interested in studying early Chinese porcelain.
Chinese rose canton candle stick with scenes of court and birds with flowers, 19th century. From the Fawcett collection. It measures 8.5" tall, 2.25" wide at top, 4.5" wide at base.
A fine Five dynasties to Song dynasty white glaze dish, pretty much like Xing ware. Ht. 4 cm, Dia. 11.5 cm. Condition: no chip, no restore in good condition. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platform, please ask before ordering.
A Finely Molded Shallow Celadon Dish:
Korea, Koryo period, 12th Century,
This is a fine celadon glazed shallow bowl with a six lobed rim,
the interior rim incised with a single line and finely molded with
a large peony on the interior well, applied overall with a clear
greenish blue celadon glaze with three spur marks on the base.
It is in fine condition but a tiny chip,a short glaze crack and
scratches on the well in use. It measures 7” d. x 1 7/8” h,
Antique Chinese unusual double-gourd monochrome porcelain vase. The body with circular reserves in the center of either side of the vase. On one side is a highly raised and detailed scene of noblemen and a horse with a carriage and attendants. In the background is a pavilion roof and mountains. On the other side, a maiden sits in a garden beneath the moon with two attendants...
Small shrine holding the image of the Buddha Dainichi Nyorai, sitting on a lotus base, before a circular mandorla. Doors decorated on the inside with an exquisitely painted motif of star-shaped flowers. Wood decorated in mineral colors and gold. Very high quality. Thin metal for mandorla and crown. Japan, Edo period, 18th century.
H of case ca. 5 inches.
Most of the crown missing, some traces of usage but all in all in excellent condition.
Antique Chinese porcelain vase with famille rose glazing, textured body with wave patterns, dimensional images of the 8 Immortals on clouds, gilt rim with light blue glaze interior, light blue glazed foot with scrolling patterns. 19th century vase with Qianlong mark on bottom of foot.
Size: 8.5" H x 5" W
Three 19th century Chinese porcelain sculptures of birds - a yellow songbird, a parrot and a pheasant. Nice lifelike compositions and potting, beautiful glazes. Very pleasant warm patina, in great condition, compressed dust on the surface. e. Height of the tallest blue parrot is 5 inches.
19th century Japanese wooden nyoi - a Buddhist scepter - in a form of a branch with bulbous head. Nyoi, or Ruyi scepter is a traditional symbol of scholarship and transmission of knowledge. Natural tree branch with a growth forming the head of the scepter, no carving as such, wonderful patina to the surface from being handled, very pleasant to hold...
Korean casted Wrought Black Iron Oil Lamp, Ca. 1900 or before during Joseon Dynasty(Yi Dynasty), 17 1/2" high, 7" diameter-bottom width, 3" diameter-top rim, cut out design of repeated Chinese Characters on the bottom section attached to midway to small cup and continues to the top little shallow cup to hold the oil container(no oil container), higher back support to preventing the wind and also catch the fire. The condition is good.
asSmall ceramic jar, of translucent pale green glaze, with an incised geometric design below its neck. Thailand, Sawankhalok kilns, 14th to mid 16th centuries. Height: 7.3 cm. Small kiln defects (See photos), otherwise very good condition. NOTE: acquired from an antique dealer in Singapore in 1980.
Chinese Celadon plate with Even coloring and glazing overall.
Ming Dynasty 16th century.
Dimensions: 11 3/4'' Wide X 2" Tall
An antique Japanese Kimono Kasane Tansu (stacking chest on chest) made entirely of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. Original hand made iron fittings with an open ceremonial fan design on the lock plates and Hirute drawer handles. Recessed hidden side handles on the upper section...
A Very Rare/Important Map of Straits between Korea and Japan “Korea Sea” Named-late 18th C.: 1794 printed by Laurie & Whittle,
The map is one of very important documents of evodence/written as “Corea (Korea) Sea”
between Korea and Japan in 1794 as “Corea Sea” in the international map, but by now,
the most of the world maps and the most influential world news papers or the public
medias are printing/writing it as “Japan Sea”(Sea of Japan).
So, this is one of the very ...
A very rare and very unusual solid gold mythical animal for a pendant or part as a necklace. Never seen one like this. The gold is natural occurring gold which makes it an ancient item.
Size: see last photo.
Weight:7.48 grams
A large lozenge shaped bowl of thick clay covered in fawn spotted glaze by Kiyomizu Rokubei V decorated with a poem by Hashimoto Kansetsu enclosed in the original wooden box signed by both artists titled Gohon Fuseikei Hachi (Bowl of irregular shape in Gohon glaze. It is quite large, 34×26.5㎝ x 15cm (13-1/2 x 10-1/2 x 6 inches) and is in excellent condition.
Hashimoto Kansetsu (1883–1945) was born in Kobe, son of painter Hashimoto Kaikan from whom he gained a love of Chinese culture...
Figure of Li Teguai / Li T’ieh-Kuai, one of the eight Chinese immortals. Biscuit, enamelled in the Famille rose palette except for the naked parts which are painted in a matted skin shade. Unmarked, probably c 1900. Height "5 /12.5 cm. Condition: a glaze flake to the red part of the cloud, otherwise fine.
Cornet-shaped, in bronze with a brown patina, it rests on 3 feet scalloped in foaming waves rising towards a base decorated with other waves. The body is also decorated in its center with an openwork knot of vine branches and bunches of grapes. The neck is widely flared into a floral corolla. Signed Toto Hidemitsu Kansei under the base. Height: 39.5 cm.