This is an Early 19th Century, excellently hand-carved Japanese Netsuke depicting Tengu, the legendary winged creature that has both human and bird-like characteristics. He appears in its typical form emerging from an egg with its wings spread over it. Very creative used of the natural material colors in the design of the clouds. Very rich patina. Signed Toyomasa in the format he used when he used the go Shonshoan...

This is an Early 19th Century, beautifully carved Group of Gourds. Outstanding form, polish and patina. Silk-smooth tactile qualities. Natural himotoshi. Unsigned. Netsuke measures 1.40 inches ((3.6cm) in diameter.

This is a Late 18th Century, most likely Osaka School, excellently carved netsuke of a resting stag, head turned back, eyes inlaid in black horn, with a dapple cloth, and good hair work. Unsigned. It measures 2.05 inches (5.2cm) wide, and 0.83 inches (2.1cm) tall.

4 Indian folk paintings, Double sided, Each 18 x 18 cm, gouache on paper, inscriptions above each. Undated estimated to be mid 19th century or earlier. Mounted under Perspex.

4 Indian folk paintings, 2 Double sided, each 18 x 18 cm, gouache on paper, inscriptions above each. Undated estimated to be mid 19th century or earlier. Mounted under Perspex.

Up for sale is an antique Chinese Qing dynasty military rank badge taken from the back of the surcoat, second half of 1800's, a leopard represents the 3rd rank military official, standing on a pride rock above the sea waves, surrounded by different kind of Taoist & Buddhist auspicious objects; all executed in couched gold-wrapped threads; framed. Overall, it is in good condition, minor wear in the middle of bottom border & upper right area. Never inspected outside of the frame...

Indian miniature of single figure accompanied by a deer. Surrounded by blue mount and further mounted onto green marbled paper. Page 30 x 19 cm, painting 13 x 9 cm. Undated, estimated to be 18th century. Stain at bottom of painting not affecting painting. Framed and glazed.

Antique Chinese jadeite plaque with pierced carving of the double happiness symbol, with two butterflies on top and bottom with long, angelic wings cascading the sides. From the collection of Mrs. Ellen Sutton in Incline Village, NV. Size: 3.5" height, 1.75" width, .25" thickness

Excellent condition with a very nice, glossy Celadon glaze. Very decorative shape. Yue ware ( Yueyao ) Five Dynasties. Diameter : 8,4 cm. Condition : Perfect, excellent.

Antique Chinese carved jadeite plaque of the double happiness symbol with a butterfly at its top. Very fine carve work. From the collection of Mrs. Ellen Sutton in Incline Village, NV. Size: 3" height, 1.75" width, .25" thick

Japanese keyaki and persimmon wood choba tansu, beautiful keyaki grain on front with a frame that is edged in persimmon wood, there is a compartment with sliding panels made of solid burl wood with a stepped shelf on the interior, the safe box has a key and two small interior drawers also with keyaki wood fronts, inside the safe box is a very hidden secret compartment (detail shows writing on hidden panel door). Meiji Period. Size: 32 3/4" high x 32" wide x 14 1/4" deep.

Rare Japanese keyaki wood choba tansu with 15 exterior drawers (3 interior drawers) and a locking bar, keyaki (elm) wood front and frame with dramatic grain and lacquer finish, elaborate iron metal wood including moko shaped drawer pulls, locking bar has iron work with bamboo motif, the safe box has a key and the three small drawers on the inside are made all of kiri wood with handles to match the front exterior, Edo Period, Makuni area. Size: 38" high x 34" wide x 14 3/4" deep.

A good pair of dragon menuki in nicely detailed patinated shakudo alloy and with gilt features. Late Edo period. Good condition but with glue adhering mostly to the back. Each little more than 1 5/8 inches (4.13 cm) long.

This is a beautiful wire and wireless Japanese cloisonne vase. Though it is not signed, it was made by Gonda Hirosuke during the Meiji Era, circa 1910. Other identical pieces exist that are signed Gonda. Very few of these wireless fish vases were made by Gonda. The vase is in excellent condition and has silver rims. It was created before Japan began stamping rims with the "jun gin' silver mark in the early 1900's. It stands 7 inches tall and is 7 inches wide.

Indian painting on cloth of Jagannatha & Balabhadra on their journey accepting buttermilk from the milkmaid Manika Undated, estimated to be late 19th early 20th century. 50 x 50 cm. Framed and glazed.

Height approximately 16.3 cm. In good condition.

Our collection of Tea Bowls offer always spectacular chawans - this is one of our best: Hakeme Glazed Ko-Hagi Chawan Dating to 17th Century made by the first Saka Koraizaemon.

Toujin-bue (Chinese flute) flat shaped tea bowl made of coarse, unfined clay with a high content of iron oxide. The body shows the tracks of the fingers when it was thrown on the Korean kick-wheel. The rim is a little uneven (intentionally). The unglazed foot ring was executed in the Korean bamboo node style...

Diameter approximately 31 cm. Little bit repaired at the rim. Soft green glazed. In good condition.

Up for sale is an antique Chinese silk civil rank badge, late1800's, executed in KESI /Kossu weaving, with a mandarin duck, bats, peonies, seawaves, sun disc, cloud patterns, buddhist / Taolist auspicious symbols against a brown silk ground; was meat to be worn on the back of a Mandarin official's surcoat; Backed with light blue silk lining. Measurements : 11" x 12" Overall, it is in very good condition, vibrant silk colors, no tear or wear...

Up for sale is a rare antique Chinese rank badge taken from an imperial family member's summer surcoat, 19th century Qing dynasty embroidered with a 5-claw dragon, clouds, bats,seawaves, buddhist auspicious symbols against a black silk gauze; very intricate embroideries !

Antique Japanese Kyo-yaki, low-fired raku ceramic kogo ( an incense container used in tea ceremonies) in the form of an adorable fat bunny with shallow eyes and long ears with pink enamel and a creamy tan crackle glaze all over its body. Chop impressed on bottom is illegible. Size: 2.25" height, 2.25" width

A definitely extremely rare Yuan Dynasty ( 1279 - 1368 ) covered porcelain box with underglaze Cobalt blue floral decoration. The cover decorated with a human figure sitting in a landscape on a rock. Diameter : 5,5 cm. Condition : One small filled chip to the cover ( which is to see on the last enlargement ) further in perfect condition, no re-paint.

A rare Song dynasty longquan celadon blue green blush washer, rounded side with deep center and glazed base, covered with good bluish green glaze, good condition with short hairline at the rim please see picture for detail, size: 8.5 cm diameter.

A very rare Five dynasties celadon yue ware large bowl with cerved birds motif, rounded side with deep center and glazed base, bowl covered with yue green celadon glaze, decorated with carved birds motif, good condition with faint short hairline on the rim, no chip no restoration, high ping sound with finger tip, size: 17 cm diameter.

Size : 10,5cm wide. 7,5cm high. Goon condition, except chipped at inside the lid on repaired.

Size : 12cm wide. 6cm high. good condition, except small chipped at inside the lid.

Size: 8,5cm wide. 3,5cm high. Good conditions.

Width approximately 11.3 cm (across the handles). A dent at the body. In good condition.

Diameter approximately 27.5 cm. In good condition.

Small altar ("zushi" in Japanese) made of wood, lacquered in black outside, gilt inside. The locking system as well as the hinges are made of beautifully decorated bronze. The altar contains a gilt wood statue of Buddha sitting cross-legged in meditation posture on an elevated throne backed by an aureola. Japan, 19th century. Total height: 8" (20,5 cm). Flaked lacquer at the base, otherwise very good condition.

Cylinder shaped (hanzutsu) tea bowl made of light, fine, unrefined Mino clay. Shape and style (note the trimmed walls) make it appear contemporary with the late Oribe bowls.

The expertly thrown body is covered with the typical white, feldspatic Shino glaze has been poured under which a decoration of a willow tree (yanagi) and a fence have been applied in iron oxide (oni ita). Just the foot ring and its immediate surrounding was left unglazed...

This very well carved ivory horse is an early 20th century product. It depicts the reclining horse with turquoise and coral on its saddle and blanket. It is 7” long, 2 ½” wide and 3 3/8” high. Aside from two hair line cracks on the bottom due to its age, it is in great condition.

A Very Rare and Finely Silver Inlaid Iron Incense Burner: Korea, late oseon dynasty, early 20th century. Of hexagonal section mounted on raised bracket feet, the six faces of the body curved and the upright, flat mouth with unusual white brass mouth-rimmed around, and also hexagonal, inlaid in silver on the sides with auspicious characters, happiness and longevity, in medallions within key frets, on the legs with flower scroll and key frets, and two white brass handles in the shape of bats...

A rare dish of the Ming Dynasty, Tianshun period ( 1457 - 1464 ). Decorated in underglaze cobalt blue with 2 boys in a garden setting. Diameter : 14,1 cm. Condition : Perfect.

A nice celadon dish with everted lip rim, decorated with two moulded applique´ fish and carved petals on the exterior. Nice bluish green Guan type crackled Celadon glaze over a porcelain body. The two fishes left unglazed ( biscuit )...

Size : 17cm wide. 9cm high. 19th century. Good condition except small chipped at the lid.