Antique late Qing Dynasty Chinese Export Famille Rose porcelain tea caddy and cover of hexagonal form and a cylindrical neck, with six feet at the corners. The front is painted with two ladies in a garden landscape, the back inscribed with a poem. The bottom is stamped with a red seal mark.
CONDITION: Slightly worn out showing the age and usage, small chips on the rim of the neck and the edges of the body, which can be expected from an over 100 year old household porcelain...

Chinese Silk Embroidered Panel with Mother of Pearl Inlay Wood Carved Screen, 19th Century

It is 27 inches (68.5 cm) tall by 20.5 inches (52 cm) wide with stand. The panel is 20.5 inches (52 cm) tall by 17.5 inches (44.5 cm) wide. The embroidery is 17 inches (43.2 cm) tall by 13.8 inches (35.2 cm) wide. It is 13.7 Lb.

It has cracks, missing the back panels at the stand, and missing some mother of pearl and small chips at the wood (as seen in the photos)...

This is Japanese Edo era Beautiful silk of the patchwork yosegire beni-itajime jyuban. It is comprised of four kinds of itajime-dye and eight kinds of katazome-dye and Safflower dyeing . It is all silk of the Edo era. It has a slight damage to a sleeve and a collar. However, it is in a state very good generally. I recommend it to you collection. size:145cm x 123cm (57.1" x 48.4")

A beautiful silver enameled fingernail guard, in very small size (unusual), in excellent condition. H:4.5cm $55

From our Southeast Asia Collection, a fine and complete Burmese Kammavaca Manuscript, late 19th - early 20th century, containing all 16 leaves and the original teak wood covers.

Kammavaca manuscripts are a quintessentially Burmese artifact that reflect the general reverence afforded to the monastic system in that country. To Western eyes, they are usually just highly decorative ethnic handicrafts from an isolated and exotic culture...

Antique Chinese coromandel screen in 4 panels, scene of noble men, women and children in pavilion setting, inlay of carved lacquer, bone, mother of pearl, jade, agate and other stones on a brown lacquer ground, below are designs of flowers and butterflies, the reverse is painted lacquer design of birds and flowers, 19th century. Size: 72" high x 73" long (each panel is 18 1/4" wide)

Antique Japanese large silk embroidered tapestry, view of temple with Mt Fuji rising out of mist in the background, large trees on either side of water with a bridge across leading to the temple, sail boats, huts on far bank, Autumn foliage on trees, some toning, silk border frayed, late Meiji Period. Total size (with border): 78" high x 55" wide Size (of embroidery only): 69" high x 46" wide.

A beautiful old Chinese Qing dynasty red cinnabar lacquer box, hand carved high-relief box, with people in the garden, in excellent condition (unusual). L:14.25cm W:10.1cm H:5cm $475 (Sale Pending)

Antique Japanese large kura door, slatted on top, bottom has large keyaki (elm) wood burl panel, large iron lock in the shape of turtle rising up out of the water with mon (family crest), Meiji Period. Size: 81 3/4" high x 67" wide x 2 1/4" deep.

Antique Japanese large kura door (warehouse sliding door), made of solid keyaki (elm) wood with red-orange finish, two heavy iron locks, Meiji Period. Size: 81 3/4" high x 67" wide x 2 1/2" deep.

Antique Japanese small sterling silver box with handle, hinged doors on front decorated with incised design of lady's cart, sides decorated with blossoming plum branches, interior has four small wooden drawers with velvet lining and silver moko shaped drawer pulls, sterling mark on back, Meiji Period. Size: 6 1/4" high x 5 1/2" wide x 4 1/2" deep.

Simply beautiful...describes this Japanese lacquer tray table which would have been used for serving sake. From the Meiji period, the deep rich black roiro-nuri lacquer background sets the scene for the emaki-e gold paint depicting a landscape of trees, flowing water and hills.

pristine condition....8 inches high 9.5 inches wide and 9.5 inches deep

Length approximately 16 cm (across the masks). In good condition.

Height approximately 16cm. There is a jade and wood stand. In good condition.

Description:

A bronze boy was well cast in solid way.
In lying posture, the boy was half-naked revealing his hips and penis.
It was believed from the unknown custom of the Sa-Man people of north-eastern China.
Nice and warm patina was kept when sandy-feel surface was left due to long time of age.
Adhesives were preserved in the crevices.
It can be a nice brush-rest by the lying shape.

Date: 10th-12th centuries, Liao/Jing periods.

Length: 4.9cm.

Statue of the Judge of the Souls, standing in formal attire, holding the register of merits and demerits of human souls in both hands. Patinated wood, with traces of the original polychrome pigments in the recesses. China, early Ming Dynasty, probably earlier. Height: 13" (33 cm). Obvious signs of great age, old insect infestation (no more danger), left foot missing, otherwise good condition.

An excellent bamboo imitated brush holder in excellent best quality. The center has a small ribbon knot illustrating a rope holding the bamboo together. The brush holder is in best quality and very hard to find. condition: Very good condition. Small rim and foot-ring frittering. Further no damage or restorations. Measurement: hight 10.3 cm = 4.1 in

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A small but very nice very well potted Famille rose enamelled vase. Late Qing Dynasty Guangxu period. H : 8,3 cm. Condition : One glaze loss to the edge of the rim which can be seen on the last image, otherwise in perfect condition.

Description:

A silver washer was nicely in floral shape and was decorated on the side with motifs of bamboo troves.
The beautiful pattern was well rendered by excellant chiselling and engraving workmanship.
Nice and darken patina was yielded when some old restorations were found in portions.

Date: Qing Dynasty, 19th century.

Width: 9.7cm, Height: 4.4cm.

Antique small Chinese rug, dark and light blue repeating pattern on yellow ground, very nice condition, great colors, 19th century Size: 58" long x 31 1/2" wide.

I call him sweet face...a bit dirty with age... Japanese hina aka girls day doll from late Edo period. lost his drum..6inches high including hat

The small jade carving is 2” long, 1 ¼” wide and 1” thick. It is a late 19th century product. It depicts a smiling fisherman. On one hand, he is holding his long beard; in the other he is holding a string of Ling Zhi (lucky mushrooms). A turtle and a fish appear on the fisherman’s back carved from dark brown part of the stone. It is in excellent condition.

This early 20th century Chinese jade (nephrite) carving of three goats is 3” high, 4 ¼” long and 1 ¾” in depth. It depicts three long horned goats climbing on a mountain surrounded by pine trees. This is a very popular image called “San Yang Kai Tai”. The I-Ching (Book of Changes) goes to great lengths to describe “Yin” and “Yang”. “Yin” is represented by the moon (female or negative); it is the opposite of “Yang” (male or positive) which is represented by the sun...

This very nicely carved 19th century lacquered wood netsuke in a clam form is 1 1/8” high, 1 ¾” from the widest part and 1 ½” in depth. It depicts two elders playing “go” in a building and the third person standing on a bridge outside the house. A tall pine tree is along side of the building. There are two hermit crabs and some sea weed painted on the top of shell. Aside from a few tiny scratches, it is in great condition.

This leaf shape Chinese late 19th century export Canton blue and white dish is 7 ½” long, 5 ½” at its widest part and 1 ¼” high. It depicts buildings, trees and rock along with a lake (or river). One man holds an umbrella crossing a bridge while another man is paddling a small boat near by. It is in excellent condition.

Antique pair of Chinese porcelain candle stands, painted with blue and white floral motif, square shape with double decker construction, 19th century. Size: 15 1/4" high x 6" wide x 6" deep.

A beautiful 19th C. Chinese red cinnabar lacquer lid box is carved with a scene of two elderly sages in a rocky landscape with trees. The sides are carved overall with a diamond pattern. The interior and base are lacquered black. Some minor age crack to the rim, minor retouching of red lacquer to the exterior rims please see the photo. Otherwise is in very good condition. D:4" H:2" $285

Antique Japanese futon cover, beautiful design of phoenix in blossoming kiri tree, cotton with colorful paste resist dye on indigo ground, 4 panels, edging added later, one very good repair, no losses, Meiji Period. Total size: 64 1/2" high x 55 1/2" wide Size without edging: 59" high x 50 1/2"wide

Ewer with two lugs covered by qingbai glazed to the foot ; unglazed base . PERIOD : Song Dynasty 960-1279 AD. MEASUREMENTS: 11 cm height. CONDITION: no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations.

Khmer dong son bronze armlet with nice green patina.

Age: Cambodia, Dong Son Period, 500 B.C.
Measurement: Height 91 C.M. / Width 29.7 C.M.(size excluding stand)
Condition: Nice condition overall. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

Thai wooden walking deer with genuine deer horn.

Age: Thailand, Rattanakosin Period, 19th Century
Measurement: Height 91 C.M. / Width 29.7 C.M. (size excluding stand)
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

A group of Burmese wooden seated disciples, with gilded gold.

Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Size: Height 16.5 - 18 C.M. / Width 10 - 11 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to their age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

Jar decorated with polychrome floral, unglazed base. PERIOD : Late Ming(17th Century) MEASUREMENTS: 7 cm wide, 7 cm height. CONDITION: one small chip on the neck, no cracks or hairlines and free from restorations.

This is nanako-weave (regular mat weane)silk katsugi kimono very rare of the Edo era(1800-1867). katsugi kimono of nanako- texture silk is very rare. It draw it by hand and dye . It is very impressive, and it is beautiful. It has the change of a slight color. However, it does not stand out. it is in very good condition. size:131cm x 116cm (51.6" x 45.7")

This small Mongolian hunters flint strike pouch still has flint stone inside. Also know as strike-a-light in American Indian cultures, this hunters folk art implement has bronze tooled fittings. Well aged and in excellent condition...measures 4 inches across the widest part of the striker plate

From our Indian Subcontinent Collection, a stunningly beautiful 19th century Khavakend-influenced Kashmiri silver teapot of bulbous teardrop form, finely chased in the rosette pattern with paisley and chinar motifs. This extremely fine teapot sits atop a flat rounded base with an avian-form handle, beak-form spout, and a dome-shaped hinged lid...

A pair of Famille Noire vases with a nice, decorative, quite unusual decoration. Late Qing Dynasty. H : 17,4 cm. Condition : Perfect

A Japanese Noh Theater Mask Painting of Okina Hono (old man mask which is the oldest type of Noh Mask), signed and with Red Seal. Meiji Period. Size: L. 11" (28 cm.) x H. 8" (20 cm.).

Antique Chinese chair for a lady, carved of hardwood with scene of geese and lotus on the back rest, beautiful lines, Republic Period (c. 1900). Size: 36" high x 16" wide x 20 1/2" deep.

An elegant and highly stylized zun-shaped lacquered bronze vase, either Chinese Late Ming Period (1600's) or Japanese Early Edo Period (1600's). This very interesting and attractive piece with its splayed footed base, angular shoulder, and trumpet-shaped mouth that resembles opened floral petals when viewed from the interior, was most likely intended as a flower vase itself, but its intended purpose is no more certain than its actual country of origin...

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Kesi Embroidery Civil 6th Rank Badge (Buzi) Egret

They are 11.7 inches (29.8 cm) long by 11.5 inches (29.2 cm) wide.

They have wears, loose and pulling of threads, frayed edges, small tears, stains, and discoloration (as seen in the photos).

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Antique Chinese carved chair, made of shuanzu wood, round back rest carved with palm fronds and bamboo fence, pair of elephants at base of back rest, wonderful details overall, circa 1900. Size: 39" high x 23" wide x 17 1/2" deep.

Antique Chinese low rectangular table inset with picture marble, made of hardwood, ornately carved all over with scrolling flowers and vines, two longest sides have two drawers each, 19th century. Size: 12" high x 34 1/2" wide x 22 1/4" deep.

Exquisite antique Chinese small plate of Canton enamel on copper, large scalloped edges, design of scholar objects and flowers, bottom decorated with peaches and blossoms, very intricate painted with gold details, perfect condition, 19th century, provenance: from the Moller collection. Size: 4 5/8" long x 4" wide.

A great cracked glaze apple green ink pot. perfect shaped with a rounded body and a conical foot ring. The crackles in the glaze is extremely fine and of very high quality. Condition: very good condition. No cracks, hairlines or damage. Measurement: Hight 7.3 cm = 2.9 in

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Laos wooden seated buddha in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base, with calm face expression.

Age: Laos, 19th century
Measurement: Height 82 C.M. / Width 41.3 C.M. (size excluding stand)
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

Attractive Qing Dynasty heavy alloy metal Bonsai Planter / Jardiniere with fret design. Rectangular shape, also suitable to place a Bonsai. Good condition. Size: L. 23.5 cm. x W. 13 cm. x H. 7 cm. Origin: China, 19th Century guaranteed.

A long, rare and attractive horizontal Yao Mien ceremonial procession scroll "DRAGON BRIDGE", circa 1890, Southern China, painted on rice or mulberry paper. Iconographically important in Daoist art. Condition: overall good, some minor effects of aging. Size: L 365 cm x H...

Large and beautiful Burmese dry lacquer seated buddha, black lacquer with gold gilt, decorated all over with inlaid mirrors and colored glass, compassionate expression.

A mudra in Buddhist statues is a gesture and body posture holding special meaning and commemorating a few of the important moments in the Buddha’s life. One of the most common and popular mudra found depicted in Buddha statues is the Bhumisparsha, translated as the "touching earth gesture". The gesture represent the ...

Very large and dramatic antique Burmese temple shrine and stand (buddha pictured sold separately), 4 pieces, carved out of wood and elaborately decorated all over with figures, birds, beasts and flowers, lacquered with red and gold with details of colored glass everywhere, opening cabinet doors to red lacquered interior, 10 drawers, 17th/18th century. Size: 66 1/2" high x 76 1/2" wide x 52 3/4" deep.

This porcelain bowl is a little bit smaller but the decoration quite similar to the bowl ( item # 1101566, Lot # 353 ) listed before. Korea, Choson ( Joeson ) period, probably 19th. century. Diameter : 21,7 cm. H : 9,2 cm. Condition: Perfect

Small Antique Chinese Coromandel screen, 4 panels with scene of children in pavilion setting, inlaid with jade, bone, agate, and mother of pearl on black lacquer ground, details in gold lacquer, Republic Period. Size: 22 1/4" high x 25 1/4" wide x 5/8" thick.

Antique Chinese display chest, made of nice hardwood, many display shelves on different levels, lower right has a small cabinet with carved design of grape clusters and vines, the motif is repeated on two small drawer on the bottom portion of the chest, Republic Period. Size: 336" high x 28" wide x 8 1/2" deep

Description:

A Lapis Lazuli Carving was exquisitely done by master craftsmanship.
Depicting a mountain view with pine trees and pagoda when old man riding a deer up to the winding road, it was a picture the scholars would always be dreamed of.

Date: Qing Dynasty, 18th Century.

Width without wood stand: 9.3cm.
The wood stand is newly made.

A SIMILAR PIECE WAS IN THE NAGEL AUCTION, 2009.

Inscriptions: Man San Train Fon(the mountain is full of joyful ...

Very rare antique Sino-Thai solid silver mesh belt with magnificent repousse peony or chrysanthemum flower and flora motif on the buckle and side pieces. Made by a skilled local (Bangkok) Chinese silversmith dating to ca. 1850. Exquisite hand made workmanship and stamped/hallmarked with chinese characters on the inside of the buckle. This type of elegant silver belt was worn by Thai nobility or wealthy ladies in the 19th Century. Practically impossible to find nowadays. Condition good overall an...

Very rare and heavy antique Sino-Thai solid silver mesh belt with magnificent repousse dragon and flower motif on the buckle. Made by an expert and famous local (Bangkok) Chinese silversmith by the name of "Pung Heng" dating to ca. 1850. Exquisite hand made workmanship and stamped/ hallmarked on the inside of the buckle. This type of elegant silver belt was worn by Thai nobility and wealthy ladies in the 19th Century. Practically impossible to find nowadays. Condition overall good and wearable, ...

Very nice late 18th Century Benjarong Porcelain Bowl, especially made in China for the Siamese Court and Nobility. The inside is emerald green with flower decor and a center medallion, whereas the outside depicts 4 alternative Norasingh and Kinaree medallions and a Famille Noire background. Good condition, shiny glaze preserved and the top rim is nicely banded in bronze. 1 very small, minor and inconsequential firing hairline on top rim, only noticeable upon close inspection.. Size 6 3/4" (17...

Foliated porcelain covered by nice translucent glaze to the foot and decorated with incised 3 lotus spray motif on the interior , and lotus petal motif on the exterior; unglazed base. PERIOD : Song Dynasty (960–1279 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 22 cm wide, 4.8 cm tall. CONDITION: Excellent, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations. Good sound when tapping by finger tips.

A great Cong shaped vase in a strict stylish-ed form. The vase has a deep dark blue color wish is drawn at purple in thinner glaze areas. The glaze has "needle sticks" at the glaze surface on all sides. Condition: very good condition. No cracks or restorations. Measurement: Hight 16 cm = 6.3 in

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This antique Chinese silk wall hanging is embroidered with mounted soldiers carrying banners across a mountainous terrain. Silk background fabric with a wide silk border, the tapestry is approx 60 inches tall and 28 inches wide. The fabric is in very good condition. This tapestry conservatively dates to the mid 1800's. While the detail of the embroidery is clearly visible, some of the embroidered threads are abraided and worn, which is typical of a textile of this technique and age.