A large, heavy and very finely cast bronze censer (incense burner) with good old patination. The base carries the six-character reign mark of the Xuande emperor but this item was made later during the 17th or 18th Century. Condition - excellent. Dimensions - 24cm (9.5inches) wide; 14cm (5.5inches) high...

A rare and excellent pair of Imperial Gunangxu Period enameled bowls. ( Famille Rose ). Imperial quality. The base with an Imperial Iron red Guangxu Mark, and of the Period. Please see a simmilar bowl at : The Georg Weishaupt collection : " The great fortune ". " Das große Glück " , image 344. Diameter : 16,1 cm. H : 7,5 cm. Condition : Perfect.

Early 1700s

The interior of this dish is painted with a stylized dragon amid a concentric wave design, with the well having four elongated cloud designs. The underside has four “ruyi” fungus and a rectangular character in underglaze blue in the center. It is raised on a low foot, the base of which is not glazed, and the dense, white porcelain body is exposed. A few small pin pricks in the glaze, typical of older wares, are seen in the glaze here and there...

A rare and wonderful Chinese porcelain bowl with beautiful glaze designs of cranes flying over crashing waters, each carrying a different object of auspicious nature, such as a lotus, a scroll, a fan, a sword, a gourd bottle, and a basket of fruit. Brightly multicolored clouds fill empty space between each bird. The inside of the bowl has a single crane flying over identical wave motifs with smoke clouds with minor wear. Excellent condition...

A rare, finely decorated, late Ming twin-handled bronze vase which still retains traces its original gilding. The vase carries the six character reign mark of the Xuande emperor (1426-1435) but this item was made later during the 16th or early 17th Century - possibly during the reign of the Wanli emperor (1573-1619). For a similar vase - Sotheby's, New Bond St, London (sale LO5212)- Lot 492...

genuine 19th century Qajar talisman chart on gazelle skin. Calligraphy in black and red inks. Glazed and framed, missing areas and repairs. 42x36 cm unframed

A 16th/17th Century eight-sided bronze censer (incense burner) made in China during the late Ming dynasty (circa 1550-1644). Condition, very good - two of the feet have been secured by rivets one with an associated split and there is a small 0.8cm long thin gap below the rim - all possibly dating to the time of manufacture (please view enlargements 7,8 and 9). Dimensions - 14cm (5.5inches) across; 8.5cm (3.3inches) high...

Chinese antique white hardstone (possibly jade) bi shaped plaque, carved with 9 chimera in high relief and set into an ornately carved dark hardwood stand. All carving beautifully rendered, nice white stone. Republic Period (early 20th century). Total size: 20" high x 16" wide x 6" deep. Size of bi disk: 7 3/4" wide diameter

A pair of very nice old lotus shoes with quilted vamp, delicate stitching, and floral embroidery. 19th C/20th C. In excellent condition. The shoes have never been worn before and even are still stitched together.

Five dynasties Yue "Mise" bowl decorated with twin butterfly incised on the center. 15,5cm diameter. Bowl has been broken on restorations.

Gilded Bronze Lohan, 18th Century

It is 6 inches (15.2 cm) tall by 3.5 inches (8.2 cm) wide. It weighs 2lb.

It is in good condition with no repairs, dents, chips, or cracks.

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Antique Chinese bronze brush pot with gilt overlay dragons and puffs of smoke, and incised waves and wind. Partially illegible artist's cartouche on bottom. Wonderful attention to detail. Natural patina. Very Charming piece. 19th Century Size: 6.75" height, 6.75" width

A refined image of the deity Amitayus, known as the Buddha of infinite light in many pureland texts including the Sukhavativyuha Sutra. The central Amitayus image is surrounded by nearly a hundred or so other Amitayus images reflecting a concept found in Vajrayana and Mahayana texts of how a Buddha or Bodhisattva can be found in many locations simultaneously. The thangka contains a blessing with hand imprints and a mantra in the Bru-sha script to invoke the deity...

Beautiful Japanese large bronze trumpet shaped vase with long neck decorated with highly raised dragon and phoenix in swirling clouds, the round body of the vase is decorated with raised scenes of birds in branches, Meiji Period (1868-1912), signed on bottom: Yoshida. Size: 24" high

1800s

This circular box is well-carved with cranes and clouds in low relief on the lid and covered with an even, sea-green, translucent celadon glaze that highlights the carving. The bottom half of the box is incised with lines radiating from the base and representing the petals of a chrysanthemum flower. The base is glazed and the footring is unglazed exposing the white paste – somewhat soiled with use. The interior of the base and lid is also glazed with an even sea-green celadon tone...

Genuine Amber 34 pieces. Weight 290 g. Largest piece 4cm. Can be viewed in central London by arrangement. Not copal or resin.

A Chinese Qingbai Bowl, 10th-12th century. Diameter approximately 17 cm and height approximately 5 cm. There is a small rim chip. In good condition.

A pair of late 19th C. Chinese famille rose porcelain soya sauce pots. In excellent condition.H:4"xW:4"