18th century Japanese sword iron tsuba with raised and inlaid decoration of a seated tiger scratching its ear by a thick stem of bamboo with leaves. Delightful design, good work, wonderful depiction of the creature, gilded and silvered leaves, very pleasant feel of age. Height 2 15/16 inches.

Height: 38.7 cm (15.7 in)
Width: 9.5 cm (3.8 in)

Large Chinese Blanc de Chine figure of Guan yin; modelled with two small boys and holding a garland in her left hand; 18th century; two stable cracks and minor restoration, otherwise good condition

A rare Chinese large jar.These jars were originally used for storage of food for trading ships. They were eventually traded to the natives in Southeast Asia, mainly Borneo, and were highly prized. The center of the vase has a relief of two dragon with white claws. Size: H. 70 cm. W.46 cm. Condition: Very good with no repairs.

17th Century Chinese Wucai Chocolate Rim Vase with Peony & Phoenix

It is 12.4 inches (31.5 cm) tall by 8.67 inches (22 cm) wide. It is 6.4 Lb.

It has dark spots and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Authentic antique, Qing Dynasty, (1644-1911), Chinese Blue and White porcelain bowl of rounded form, standing on a short foot, a white, rich glossy glaze with light bluish shade irregularly dripping down around the lip of the rim of the interior. The exterior finely painted in vibrant tones of blue with large peonies flowers among floral scrolls...

Burmese 18th/19th century marble Amida Buddha with his hands forming the gesture of "welcoming to paradise" which signifies Amida's descent from heaven to great the souls of devotees (Vitarka Mudra). Beautiful details to the face and robes. Size: H 25" x L 18" x D 10"

18th century netsuke of a karako (Chinese boy) wearing nicely decorated robe, holding a fan in his hand and seating on a very large bag. Strong early netsuke, great facial expression with an attractive smile, well carved textile patterns, warm yellow patina, old age lines. Height 1 5/8inches.

This is a small Ming dynasty celadon or longquan vertically ribbed jarlet.

The dimension is as follows: The height is 7.4cm and thw width is 7.4cm.

It is in good condition.. A manufacturing crack (picture 6)at the base which show through the inside of the jarlet base as well. No damanage, restoration, repair or chip. Minor abrasion and manufacturing fault.

Description This polychrome jar is decorated in underglaze blue and overglaze red, green, yellow and brown. This palette is also known as the Wucai style. This style was highly popular during the Ming period. As a result this type of jars usually is dated to the Ming or Transitional periods. However, in view of the porcelain body it more likely dates from the beginning of the reign of the Chinese emperor Kangxi (1662-1722), around 1680. The decoration consists of an attractive floral scroll...

A set of the tiniest bronze 'opium' currency weights, we've ever handled!. All Burmese Chinte / Toe weights with square bases, 18th. century AD.

Nominals included:

1 gram = 1/16 Tical!

0,78 grams = 1/20 Tical?

1,46 grams = 1/10 Tical

1,54 grams = 1/10 Tical

2,93 grams = 1/5 Tical

Rarity: Rare-Very rare. Such low weights from the 18th...

21.375" blade with a wild midare hamon. Nakago with eight-character signature "Harima Daijō Fujiwara Tadakuni" ( 信濃大掾藤原忠國 ) ; probably 2nd generation (1624). Nagako is possibly ubu (meaning that remains as it is since it was made) with three mekugi-ana. Blade contained in shirasaya attributing blade to Tadakuni. Swordsmith is listed as TA41 from W.M. Hawley, page 368...

17th Century Chinese Bronze Vase with Beast Ears

It is 8.6 inches (21.8 cm) tall by 3.7 inches (9.5 cm) wide. It is 1089 gram (2.4 Lb).

It has loss of patina, oxidation, pitting, chips at the bottom, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

Some of the photos were taken under the sun.

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18th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquered Bronze Miniature Buddha on a Silver Clip Pin

It is 1.18 inches (3 cm) tall by 0.78 inch (2 cm) wide. It is 8.6 gram.

It is tarnished and has rubbing of gilt, oxidation, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

Some of the photos were taken under the sun.

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18th century netsuke of sennin (or rakan) Handaka Sonja wearing an old robe with leaf cape and skirt, with a gnarled staff in one hand and supporting a bowl with dragon emerging from it. The rakkan is Arhat Panthaka - one of the most capable disciples of Buddha, who subjugated the Dragon King, and is usually portrayed with a dragon. Strong early carving with excellent face, eyes are inlaid with black horn, netsuke of characteristic 18th century triangular section...

18th century Japanese sword iron tsuba with pierced decoration of a tiger frolicking by a thick stem of bamboo with leaves, 2 sides presenting back and front views. Delightful design, good work, wonderful face of the creature, gilded highlights, very pleasant feel of age. Height 2 15/16 inches.

Japanese red lacquer netsuke of an oni on a drum. Late 18th century. Carved wood with red and black lacquer. The Oni leaning on mallet having crawled out of hole in the drum. Himotoshi on the bottom. Size; Dimensions of carving are 1.25" x 1.25". Condition Report; Good condition with no imperfections. Purchased from Kyoto Art Club, 1962. Provenance: The Humphrey collection Houston, Texas.

Height: 3.5 cm (1.3 in)
Width: 2.8 cm (1.2 in)
Depth: 1.7 cm (0.8 in)

Japanese netsuke; probably whale tooth or walrus; depicts a Hotei with his bag; early angular form; very good honey-coloured patina; good condition

A Chinese Export saucer bowl, Qianlong c 1740. Enamelled in Famille Rose colours with peony and other flowers, the exterior with creamy Capucine or chocolate-coloured “Batavia” glaze. Diameter "5 ¼/ 13,5 cm, height "1¼/ 3 cm. Condition: firing crack to the back, otherwise fine.