A Ming Blue and White porcelain Kaiseki dish made for the Japanese Market, Late Ming, Transitional Period, Chongzhen 1628-1644. Decorated with the Three Friends of Winter, Pine, Bamboo and Prunus. The gnarled pine tree in the center is twisted to form a Chinese `Shou` character meaning Luck and Blessings. The border is of informal scrolling plants including Lingzhi fungus.
Approximately 21.6 cm diameter...
A finely decorated snuffbottle with a scene of figures in an interior. Decorated in underglaze blue and red. It has a Yongzheng mark. Considering the quality of the painting and the heavy wear to the glaze, to my opinion it is of the period. Any comments and ideas are very welcome.
H. 8,5 cm.
Condition: excellent, with heavy age wear to the glaze.
Presented is a large Jardiniere (1 of 2 offered) of a rustic but well known and designed theme of a dragon, phoenix, rooster, and peony. The dark green glaze is well aged and in pristine condition for this mid-19th century or earlier artifact of interest. This Jardiniere is from Guandong Province and is the highly sought after and collectible Shiwan (Shekwan, Cantonese) and is getting very difficult to find; please contact us if you desire the pair for a different price and offer...
This is a fine, flattened, rounded rectangular form tapering toward the base, with a wide mouth of slightly opaque glass, above a short waited neck, all raised atop a conforming foot ring. The main body decorated with overlay of transparent red glass over clear glass carved with a decoration of a bat hovering above a rock and waves. The reversed showing another bat above a pine tree and rocks. The sides flanked by masks and faux-ring handles...
18C Chinese Kangxi Famille Verte floral butterfly Porcelain Charger
An early 18th century Chinese export porcelain charger with petal form rim, thinly potted, enameled with a central panel of flowers and rockwork with butterfly above, within a segmented border of similar small panels, the reverse with three flower scrolls and the base with a shop mark within double under-glaze blue line circle.
Size: 27.8 cm diam.
Condition: There is an old repair shown on the picture...
Sensuous and serene, this covered pewter jar is quiet, subtle, and sophisticated with it sparse plant motif which climbs up the wall onto the lid. The patina on a supple orange peel skin evokes soft tones of solitude. The underside is marked with Chinese symbols. Excellent condition in spite of tarnish.
Dimension: 2 7/8"
Wonderful pair of Ming Dynasty ceramic joss stick holders in the form of guardian lions in rich turquoise glaze on brown pedestals.
Measure 6 3/4" high, 5 3/4" wide, and 2 1/2" deep.
Figures are of buff colored clay, are hollow with hole in top for holding sticks.
The turquoise glaze is somewhat mottled over the surface, deeper in color in some areas, and having a greenish hue in other areas, while the raised areas show the color of the underlying clay...
Although it is smaller than other examples of this genre, this tea caddy packs a big punch with its gorgeous blue and white hand painted Chinese scenery. It depicts both natural scenery as well as different structures such as home and pagoda. The rim of the shoulder is accented with pale gold enamel.
The cannister is constructed of two halves fused together...
A nice Chinese Han dynasty pottery vessel with tiger heads decoration. Ht. 32.5cm. Condition: minor chip to mouth rim, no restore, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please inquire before ordering. Duration of shipment may take up to a month due to the pandemic.
Width: 18.4 cm (7.4 in)
Height: 8.6 cm (3.5 in)
Chinese porcelain bowl; calligraphic script along with depictions of a walled city, boat, wharf and cloud effect; metal band attached to the rim; surface scratches present; no chips or cracks; Chenghua mark but probably later
A fine Chinese Han dynasty pottery cocoon jar. Ht. 33cm. Condition: minor chipped mouth rim, no restore, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please ask before ordering.
19C Chinese Imperial Enameled and Molded Porcelain Snuff Bottle Jiaqing (1796-1820) Mark and Period
The snuff bottle is imperially made from Jingdezhen kilns. The sides are finely-molded in high relief with flower filled vases, lanterns, censers, and vessels raised on stands amidst various scholar's items and 'antiques', all brightly enameled and reserved on a molded diaper ground. Jade stone stopper...
This delightful small pottery bowl was made during the late Song dynasty of China (around 1200 A.D.)...
An Attractive Archaic Bronze Tripod Censer and Cover.
The body cast with Taotie masks on a key fret ground.
The pierced cover with a well cast Dog of Fo.
His left paw resting on a ribboned brocade ball.
Chinese 19thC.
Height; 7 3/4" (19.6 cm).
Condition; both handles have been reattached with solder
Height: 6.6 cm (2.7 in)
Width: 6.8 cm (2.8 in)
Chinese porcelain blue and white Kangxi Period lidded pot; floral decoration throughout; minor internal lid frit; good condition
Chinese ceramic water coupe, of a flattened round form with crackle enamel glaze in pale greens and brown. The slightly recessed foot is left is glaze in a pale matte green enamel.
Dimensions: 4 1/4" x 2" H
Very old agate snuff bottle with of beige color with nice white inclusions in some areas. Silvered bronze stopper with large turquoise inlay, copper spoon. China, early 19th century, maybe earlier. Height (without stopper): 2 6/16" (5,8 cm). Very good condition.
Ming 15th~16th century blue and white bowl decorated with lotus scrolls flower. 14,5cm diameter. good conditions ( crackled glaze )