Boxwood netsuke depicting a professional sneezer, imaginary character or Japanese folk hero known for his ability to induce sneezes, seated with a feather in his hand, the main implement of the professional sneezer. Signed Gyokkei 玉珪 on an ivory dowel. Origin: Japan Period: Edo 19th century Dimensions: 4 x 3.7 x 2.4cm. State of conservation: Very good

Boxwood netsuke depicting a woodcutter resting on a hollow and veined trunk with his ax resting at the end and the tobacco holder next to his hand. Excellent color and signature patina engraved on a rectangular piece. Origin: Japan Period: Edo 19th century Dimensions: 4.2 x 2.5 x 2 cm. State of conservation: Very good

Found in the Philippines. Featuring a six-sided melon shaped body rising from a short straight foot, tapering to its shoulders onto a straight cylindrical neck and is topped with a fitted cover, decorated with a lion formed finial. The entire ewer is covered overall in a white glaze (qingbai-type) with some soft tones of blue where its glaze pools. Its base is fully unglazed. Measurements: height (21.5cm), length from spout tip to handle end (15cm). Condition: in perfect condition...

A collection of four well carved lime or tobacco containers with incised designs. H; 16.5cm/6.5in- 12.3cm/4.8in.

A Chinese Qingbai Glazed Ewer. Circa, 960-1279, Song Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. Ewer decorated with carved vertical lines, chambering its body into six sides with a carved floral band around its shoulders, below a straight cylindrical neck and is covered overall in a blue-green glaze. Its base is fully unglazed. Measurements: height 4.9"inches or 13cm. Condition: it is missing its cover but is in perfect condition. No repairs...

Late 19th C Japanese copper cloisonné vase with superb decoration depicting, on a glossy black ground, a group of 3 cranes on one side and a pair of cranes on the opposing side. Has an open bottom. Vase measures 6.5" high.

1930's Japanese Gilt Cloisonne Enamel Teapot with Butterfly

It is 6.3 inches (16 cm) tall with handle up and 3.3.75 inches (9.6 cm) tall with handle down by 4.7 inches (12 cm) wide. It is 0.7 Lb.

It has bent at the inner rim of the cover, mild missing enamels, residual of the earthquake gum, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1900's Chinese Export Cross Straits Gilt Silver Enamel Bowl with Figures Marked

It is 2.4 inches (6.2 cm) tall by 3.1 inches (8 cm) wide. It is 140.9 gram.

It is tarnished and has oxidation, rubbing of gold, loss of enamel, repairs, stains, bent and dent at the top and bottom rims, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1900's Tongzhi Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl with Figurine Marked

It is 3 inches (7.6 cm) tall by 7.5 inches ( 19 cm) wide. It is 1 lb.

It has dark spots, skip glazes, rubbing of gold and paint, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A Chinese Straw Glazed Cup. Circa. 960-1279, Song Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. Cup with a straw colored glaze, stopping well above its foot with a fully unglazed base. Measurements: height 2"inches. width 3"inches. Condition: in perfect condition. No repairs. UV light checked. Photos by: The Oriental Room®️ Feel free to contact me at theorientalroomph@gmail.com for further inquiries, price offers, additional photographs, or for payment and shipping options...

Found in the Philippines. Small pot with a floral decoration and was possibly used to store ink used for calligraphy. Measurements: height 2"inches. Condition: very good condition. A good study piece. Photos by: The Oriental Room®️ Feel free to contact me at theorientalroomph@gmail.com for further inquiries, price offers, additional photographs, or for payment and shipping options. I will gladly assist you.

Found in the Philippines. Two jarlets with vegetal decorations. Measurements: height 3.7"inches (right), 3.1"inches (left). Condition: both jars have a small chip on the glaze and some fritting around the mouth. Very good study pieces. Photos by: The Oriental Room®️

Blue and white Hirado porcelain reticulated incense burner (kôro). Handles in the shape of komainu lion-guardians (also called shishi in Chinese) and blue geometric foliage decoration.

Hirado porcelain (平戸焼, hirado-yaki) is made in Mikawachi, Nagasaki prefecture (it is also known as Mikawachi-yaki). Its names come from the former Hirado feudal estate...

Antique Korean porcelain moon vase (dalhangari). Round form with wide mouth and narrow foot. White glaze with drips.
Korean white porcelain was prized by members of the royal court during the Joseon Period. Special kilns were established by the court to exclusively produced these beautiful white porcelain vessels.

Age: 19th century

Dimensions: 14" high x 15 1/2" wide

Antique Japanese pair of bronze warrior attendant figures. Dressed in Chinese armor and holding tall poles. Their tight curls suggest the mains of fu-dogs. Made of bronze with mixed metal details. The figures stand on square, footed platforms. Intricately sculpted with great movement and expression.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 15" high (including pole) x 6 1/4" wide x 4 1/2" deep

Antique Japanese rectangular basket with lid. Made of tightly woven alternating wide and narrow strips of split bamboo. Round, bent bamboo handles on either end. Light color wrapped bamboo on edges.

Age: Taisho Period (1912-1926)

Antique Japanese ikebana basket. Tall, arching handle and round form body made of split bamboo tightly woven in a horizontal chevron pattern. Portions of the handle are wrapped and held together with decorative knots. A wide mouth lends itself to many different arrangement styles.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 18 3/4" high x 9" wide

Antique Japanese scroll painting of a tiger crouching on a rocky outcropping. The tiger, who represents the wind and the West looks up into the sky at the gathering storm clouds. Large paws grip the rocks and the tip of it's tail peeks out from under the mossy overhanging. Painted in sumi-e ink on silk. Signed by the artist. With kiri wood tomobako.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: Total: 66 1/2" high x 20" wide (22 1/4" wide including rollers)...

Antique pair of Japanese Buddhist shrine candle sticks. Made of bronze with a dark patina. Elongated stems with rounded bases and candle dishes.

Age: Taisho Period (1912-1926)

Dimensions: 19" high x 5 1/4" wide (at base)

18th to early 19th century iron Japanese sword tsuba with design of a shrew on a vine with ripe grapes, design continuing on the back. Crisp detailing, good design, gilded highlights, wonderful detailing in great condition. Height 2.82 inches.

19th century Edo period Japanese sword bronze kashira (metal pommel at the end of the hilt of a sword) with inlaid silver decoration of 2 cranes in flight. Wonderful design in Japanese taste, beautifully made piece, excellent crisp work with gilding to their claws, in great condition. Length 1.35 inches.

Early 19th century Edo period Japanese sword bronze kashira (metal pommel at the end of the hilt of a sword) with inlaid gold and silver decoration of various form of character FUKU (happiness). Wonderful design in Japanese taste, beautifully made piece, in great condition. Length 1.37 inches.

Japanese bronze rooster with artist sign.

Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century
Size: Height 29.8 C.M. / Width 13.3 C.M. / Thickness 9.8 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.

Found in the Philippines. Featuring a green-white glaze with a carved floral interior. The dish is fully glazed except for its flat foot. Measurements: W 4”inches (across). Condition: perfect condition. UV light checked. Photos by: The Oriental Room®️ Feel free to contact me at theorientalroomph@gmail.com for further inquiries, price offers, additional photographs, or for payment and shipping options. I will gladly assist you.

A set of Chinese pottery stove.

Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220
Size: Height 18.5 C.M. / Width 9.8 C.M. / Length 19.4 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adhering (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground). 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 Divine Turquoise Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl depicting very Fine Painting of Polychrome Bats (Good Luck Symbol), Flowers and Scrolling. Size: 15 cm. Diameter. Has a gold rim, late 19th Century.

Chinese School, 18th Century, Rare Original Watercolour Painting depicting Figures, Horses in Landscapes with outstanding Details. UNIQUE PIECE OF ART FOR COLLECTORS ONLY! Size: 68 cm x 38 cm.

Republic period, 1940s or earlier, semi translucent jade brush washer, or possibly a snuff tray, in an unusual oval shape with a small carved flower button in the center. The jade has a lovely soft polished surface which is always rare to find. Color is best described as white jade with a pale celadon tint and, for presentation; we have it resting on a white jade bi from a later date. Both are included in the sale. Oval snuff tray/brush washer only measures: L 5" x D3" x H 5/8"...

Found in the Philippines. Green-glazed stonewares from Zhejiang province were widely exported to the Philippines, Indonesia and mainland south-east Asia. Local potters emulated the Chinese wares, and by the 14th century, Thailand and Vietnam had developed successful ‘celadon’ industries of their own...

Found in the Philippines. Covered jar with an applied finial on top of a rounded body with carved vertical lines chambering the jar to seven sides. Each chamber is decorated with carved horizontal lines and four applied lug handles. The vessel is covered in a white glaze and its base remains fully unglazed. Measurements: height 8”inches. Condition: one chip and partial restorations on the cover and mouth. Photos by: The Oriental Room®️ Feel free to contact me at theoriental...

Found in the Philippines. Created for slaked lime, a component for the social practice of chewing “Betelnut”. Its globular form resembles an areca nut with a stylized overhead handle covered in a green and cream glaze. Its rounded body has a circular hole intended to extract lime, which will be then deposited on a betel leaf. Measurements: H 6.5”inches, W approximately 4.5”inches. Condition: excellent condition. Photos by: The Oriental Room®️ Feel free to contact me at...

Found in the Philippines The sites of Cizao Kilns are outstanding examples of the export-porcelain kiln sites that dotted the outskirts of Quanzhou in the Song-Yuan era. They demonstrate the prominence of craft production for exportation in the industrial structure of Quanzhou as the emporium of the world in Song-Yuan China. The system and scope of production seen in these kilns stand testament to ancient Quanzhou’s remarkable capacity for production and overseas maritime trade. Cizao Kilns...

Found in the Philippines. This ewer is in the shape of the sacred goose hamsa, a symbol of purity and divine knowledge for Hindu and Buddhist believers. An underglaze decoration of lines and patterns make its feathers. Measurements: height 5.5”inches, legnth 5.5”inches. Condition: excellent condition. Photos by: The Oriental Room®️ Feel free to contact me at theorientalroomph@gmail.com for further inquiries, price offers, additional photographs, experts assessment and authe...

Found in the Philippines. These identical jars feature a translucent green Qingbai-type glaze that pools on its carved lines. Its moulded structural form is covered by a roof tiled lid. Their base remains unglazed. Measurements: approximately, H 6”inches. Condition: both are in excellent condition. Photos by: The Oriental Room®️

Found in the Philippines. This jar features an unglazed incised decoration of wavy patterns and lines with six vertical lug handles. Similar glazed examples can be seen in the book “ A Thousand Years of Stoneware Jars in the Philippines” by: Cynthia O. Valdes, Kerry Nguyen Long, Artemio C. Barbosa, on page 107; no.24 and 25. Measurements: height, 50.8cm or (20”inches). Condition: the base has been partially restored. Photos by: The Oriental Room®️ Feel free to conta...

Japanese mirror in cast bronze, partially silvered. Rare and elegant decoration in relief, in the center the "Mon" of the Tori-O clan of Yamaguchi in Suwo, surrounded by scrolls of flowers and stylized clouds mixed with Ginkgo Biloba leaves. The handle is covered with thin strips of bamboo. Japanese work probably from the 19th century or much earlier. Diameter: 17cm Total length: 26cm .Silvering partly erased. Original bamboo. Good condition. Traces of oxidation. Some Chinese characters drawn in...

Found in the Philippines. Featuring a covered box in double hamsa (sacred goose) form with an underglaze blue decoration of lines and patterns, making its feathers. Measurements: height 3.1"inches, width 4"inches. Condition: excellent condition. Photos by: The Oriental Room®️ Feel free to contact me at theorientalroomph@gmail.com for further inquiries, price offers, additional photographs, or for payment and shipping options. I will gladly assist you.

Small octagonal hard porcelain vase. Decor enamelled with a landscape fenced with hedges of dry branches, there are a prunus, a pine and on the ground young bamboo shoots which would signify the symbolic presence of the "three friends", on the collar is represented a Ho-ho (phoenix) which in Japan symbolizes the Empress. Some details are gold. The style is kakiemon but this small vase is atypical. It is difficult to date and also to locate with precision. It is certainly Japanese, we think it wa...

The size of Shigaraki Vase: 13 3/4" High x 9 5/8" Dia 350 mm x 245 mm
This is very old and rare Japanese Shigaraki Vase from Early Edo (Edo Zenki) 17th Century. Please see the history of Shigaraki and what is Shigaraki at separate paragraph. The condition of Vase, please note there are two Kizu (damage spot) at the top rim area as photo showing.The lower body of line indentation is Hera (spatula) marking.and Kama kizu (kiln flaw). Otherwise great shape for the age from 17th century. We guar...

Covered box with a blue-and-white underglaze painting of geometric panels and a foliate center. A very similar example can be seen in the book “A Pocket Guide to Oriental Ceramics in the Philippines” page 80; plate 30 or exhibit 30. Measurements: height 4.5cm, width 6.5cm. Condition: the rim inside the box is chipped as seen in one of the provided photos. The underglaze decoration is very much visible. Photos by: The Oriental Room®️

Found in the Philippines. Featuring a ribbed ovoid shaped body, topped with a ribbed cover which is slightly undulated around the edges. It is covered overall in a green celadon glaze and its base is fully glazed, except for the foot-rim. Measurements: height 4.9”inches. Condition: one small frit on its mouth but overall in excellent condition. Photos by: The Oriental Room®️ Feel free to contact me at theorientalroomph@gmail.com for further inquiries, price offers, additiona...

Found in the Philippines. The Trần Dynasty, also known as the House of Trần, was a Vietnamese dynasty that ruled over the Kingdom of Đại Việt from 1225 to 1400. The Trần Dynasty defeated two Mongol invasions. This ewer features a green celadon glaze with an incised lotus decoration. Two moulded figures in animal form sit on its shoulders and its spout is shaped in a form of a mythical dragon. Measurements: height 10.5”inches. Condition: restored on the neck, some parts...

Found in the Philippines. Featuring a globular body, tapering to its shoulders to a flared mouth with a short curved spout, opposite its curved handle and is covered overall in a pale green celadon glaze. Its base is fully glazed, except for the foot-ring. A similar example can be seen in the book ”Chinese and Southeast Asian Greenware Found in the Philippines” by: The Oriental Ceramic Society of the Philippines, on page 56; exhibit 2.42(left). Measurements: height (7cm), length (...

Late Qing Dynasty (1890s to 1911) Chinese / Tibetan mala - Buddhist rosary consisting of 108 wooden beads and 4 jadeite ones that serve as spacers dividing the prayer beads into groups of 27 each. Dark dense wood, beautiful green jadeite. Traditionally Buddhist rosary of 108 even-sized beads is used for mantra recitation. The thread represents the continuity of the buddhadharma piercing the 108 worldly passions. The mantras are recited to accomplish the four karmas or enlightened activities of p...

Late Meiji (1890s to 1912) Japanese temple boxwood seal of square section. Excellent quality crisp carving in seal script, old red seal paste in the grooves. Gentle horizontal groove on one side indicates the position of the top of the imprint. Beautiful patina on the surface of wood, signs of use adding to the presence of the object. The impression of the seal is shown on Enlargement 3 (photo is flipped left to right to present the image as it will print on paper). Height 2.45 inches, base 1.43...

Late Meiji (1890s to 1912) Japanese temple boxwood seal of round section with original boxwood cover. Excellent quality crisp carving in seal script, old red seal paste in the grooves. Plastic peg indicates the position of the top of the imprint. Beautiful patina on the surface of wood, signs of use adding to the presence of the object. The impression of the seal is shown on Enlargement 4 (photo is flipped left to right to present the image as it will print on paper). Height with cover 2.47 inch...

Found in the Philippines. The multi-mouthed pot is a funerary artifact developed on the basis of the Han Dynasty Wulian Jar, Pottery Barn, and Tang Dynasty Pagoda jar. The unique form of the pot represents the prayer for the repose of the soul of the dead and the blessing for the living. The barn pot has been given many different names such as the barn jar, multi-mouthed pot, pointed pot, and multi-angled bottle ect., with the typical characteristics of its body being arranged in layers. The...

A Chinese Qingbai Glazed Ewer. Circa, 10th-12th Century, Song Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. Featuring a baluster shaped body and a waisted neck flaring to a wide trumpet mouth with an applied straight handle, curving inward to where it is attached on the top, opposite its short curved spout. It is decorated with carved vertical lines, chambering its body and is covered overall in a green-white “Qingbai-type” of glaze. Its base remains fully unglazed. Measurements: height...

Unusual 1890s - 1910s (late Meiji - early Taisho) Japanese wooden nyoi - a Buddhist scepter - made out of a natural branch or root, its head with wonderful pattern of roiling clouds. Nyoi, or Ruyi scepter is a traditional symbol of scholarship and transmission of knowledge. Lacquered in Negoro style with bright red body and black patch on the head. Nice striated wood surface texture of the branch, wonderful patina, very pleasant to the touch. Excellent piece for a scholar’s desk, or a practi...

A Chinese White Glazed Ewer. Circa, 10th-13th Century, Song Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. Moulded horizontally in two sections, its rounded body rises from a short straight foot, tapering to its shoulders to a slightly waisted neck onto a flanged upper rim. Its body is decorated with carved downward facing petals with an applied strap handle, opposite its curved spout. It is covered overall in a green-white glaze, stopping short above its foot and its base is fully unglazed. ...

A Chinese Qingbai Glazed Spirit House. Circa, 10th Century, Song Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. House modeled pot covered in a green-white glaze, stopping well above its foot. Measurements: height 9"inches Condition: excellent condition. Photos by: The Oriental Room®️ Feel free to contact me at theorientalroomph@gmail.com for further inquiries, price offers, additional photographs, experts assessment and authentication, or for payment and shipping options. I...

NETSUKE – Old man and his dog. Good and rare model of an old man, figure of chinese sage, standing and leaning to the right,, his hand on his beard and smiling wearing a beautiful large patterned robe. A dog is sitting at his feet. In the Behrens catalogue by Henri Joly, a similar exemple is represented as Wei Peh-Yang, from the Han dynasty. Also the same subject in the old collection Carlo Monzino. Beautiful patina, finely carved. Japan Edo (1603-1868) 18th century. CIC n°FR2207514904-K

Square-shaped ivory netsuke manju depicting four lacquered frogs in different positions. It has a cavity inside where the himotoshi hole is located. Origin: Japan Period: Edo 19th century Dimensions: 4 x 4 x 1cm. State of conservation: Very good

Sought after high quality ivory netsuke depicting six ginkgo nuts with a beautiful ivory patina and luster. The six ginkgo nuts of this netsuke, famously strong and symbolic in Japanese culture, are strategically placed to form a natural hole in the center. Origin: Japan Period: Edo 19th century Dimensions: 5 x 3 x 2.5cm. State of conservation: Very good

Ivory netsuke depicting a quail crouching on millet, carved with attention to detail on its feathers and body. The eyes are in horn. This netsuke is signed under the base in an oval reserve and has a natural himotoshi. Origin: Japan Period: Edo 19th century Dimensions: 2.8 x 3.5 x 2.3cm. State of conservation: Very good

Exceptionally beautiful Flambé Blue-Green see Glazed QING DYNASTY Kangxi Vase (1662-1722) with Artemesia/Artemis Leaf on base. Excellent condition overall. No chips, cracks, hairlines nor restorations. Size: height about 3"

A Chinese Dehua Blanc De Chine 'Guan Yin' Figure. Circa, 17th Century, Late Ming Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. Measurements: height (7.5"inches). Condition: one of the figures has been reattached and there is a small kiln defect behind the Guan Yin's head. Photos by: The Oriental Room® Feel free to contact me at theorientalroomph@gmail.com for further inquiries, price offers, additional photographs, experts assessment and authentication regarding this antique, or for...

This large Yi Minority Hair Comb would have been worn for most probably a wedding or other important festival. the comb was hand carved wood and covered with silver decoration...so only the wood tines are visible. 8 inches wide, 2.5 inches deep and 6+ inches high not including the chain and end pins...

Ryusa Manju type ivory netsuke with openwork decoration and in the center a shishi, a Japanese mythological creature representing a lion or a lion dog, looking backwards. The frame around the Shishi features an accurate karakusa 唐草 decoration, a motif of stylized branches and leaves of Chinese origin. Origin: Japan Period: Edo 19th century Dimensions: 4.5 x 4.5 x 1.5cm. State of conservation: Very good

Stag horn netsuke depicting a Gama Sennin, a legendary figure of Japanese folklore, with a toad on his shoulder. Gama Sennin is represented in a pose with his left hand holding the hind leg of the toad, while the latter rests on his shoulders. Origin: Japan Period: Edo 19th century Dimensions: 5 x 2.3 x 2.2cm. State of conservation: Very good