Rare Burmese alabaster seated crowned Buddha, or sometimes known as 'King Buddha', wearing diadem-crowns and ornaments of kings instead of ordinary monk's robes.

Crowned Buddha represents the Buddha's role as a universal sovereign.

Age: Burma, Shan Period, 18th Century
Size: Height 46.5 C.M. / Width 25.1 C.M. / Depth 13.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age including old wears)...

Circa 1930’s/40s high collared side opening, “shan” from Hong Kong. Black diamond pattern silk satin and blue silk lining. All hand sewn with traditional knotted buttons. Excellent condition. Sleeve to sleeve width at shoulder: 119cm/46in, front length: 60cm/23in, center Width: 49cm/19in and bottom Width: 60cm/23.

16th-17th Century Buddhist Tantric Staff. Known as a Shakujō Khakkhara or Khakkhara. Shakujō (“tin cane” in Japanese) and (Khakkhara “Sounding Staff” or “Rattle” in Sanskrit and Xinzhang in Chinese) is a Buddhist ringed staff used in prayer to make a distinctive sound and originates from the Indian khakkhara (sounding staff) which is made of bronze or iron...

A large and very impressive tomb pottery horseman, Chinese, 1368-1644 AD. The type has been thoroughly tested and was burnt approx 500 years ago, placing it in the mid Ming period, c. early-mid 16th. century.

The pottery horseman, a higher-ranking officer, was probably originally equipped with a standard of wood, that has now decayed. He is clad in body armor in blue and torquise and wears a cone- shaped helmet...

This is a ruby colored late Qing Dynasty glass vase. Dimensions 14 cm high

Later Qing dynasty “Zisha” Yixing incense burner. It is preserved intact, with traces of soot, use and wear. In inscription 心淘 (Digging Inside of the heart) was carved by a craftsman or collector in a conspicuous place. The meaning implies: Remove the bad, leave the good and sincere or like rice, removing the husk to leave its essence. Dimensions 18 cm long 13 cm wide 8 cm high

Rare 13th Century Chinese Bronze Cong. Beautiful Yuan Dynasty flower vase. Its size and decoration are typical for the period. Dimensions 25 cm high and 7 cm wide

Chinese Neolithic high fired, well potted jar with side lugs. Very good condition with original pigment and no repair- just some small chips on the mouthrim- please examine enlargements. Majiayao culture circa 3000BCE. D: 12cm/4.8in and H: 12cm/4.8in

Bird and flower painting depicted a Japanese bush warbler rests in plum blossom tree. Painted with ink on silk. Signed and sealed.

Matsumura Keibun(1779-1843) was a Japanese painter active during the late Edo period(1603-1868). He was a leading figure in the Shijo school established by his half-brother, Matsumura Goshun (1752-1811). Keibun mastered the techniques of painting taught at Goshun’s studio at Shijo-Sakaimachi in Kyoto...

A Fine Genuine SINO-THAI Famille Noire Porcelain BENCHARONG-BENJARONG Bowl depicting THEPANOM & KINAREE BUDDHIST DEITIES, 18/19th Century. Bencharong signifies 5 colors. Very good condition with signs of usage due to considerable age.No hairlines, no chips nor restorations whatsoever. The inside of the bowl is Emerald Green with a Flower Medallion centre. Size: 6" diameter x 3" height.

A Genuine Antique 18/19th Century Famille Noire SINO-THAI BENCHARONG-BENJARONG BOWL depicting Thepanom and Kinaree Buddhist Deities. Made to order in China for the Thai Court and Nobility.The interior of the bowl is Emerald Green and has a Flower Medallion. Benjarong means 5 Colors. Size: 6" diameter x height 3". Condition good with two hardly noticeable short hairlines on top rim.

Antique Japanese ikebana basket. Wild and natural appearance with gnarled wisteria branches making up the frame of the basket including a tall arching handle. The small, neatly woven body of the basket is made of split bamboo and is nestled between the knotted wisteria branches.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 14" high x 15" long x 9" wide

Antique Chinese small zitan wood stand. Rectangular shape with low feet and apron carved with a scrolling cloud motif. Nice grain and patina.

Dimensions: 4" high x 13" long x 7" deep

Height: 4.2 cm (1.6 in)
Width: 3.2 cm (1.3 in)
Depth: 1.8 cm (0.7 in)

Very high quality wooden mask netsuke depicting Okame; fine carved modelling throughout; signed to the reverse, Ryukei; good condition

Length: 4.1 cm (1.6 in)
Height: 2.9 cm (1.2 in)
Depth: 3.8 cm (1.4 in)

Fine Japanese wooden triple mask netsuke; depicts characters showing Beshimi, Oni and Tenkaichi; a very good example of this style; good condition

Exquisite Chinese satin silk hand embroidered and hand sewn jacket and pleated skirt with drawstring waistband. Pristine condition, circa 1930s or 1940s, see last enlargement for reference. Jacket dimensions- sleeve to sleeve width at shoulder: 127cm/50in, length shoulder to bottom : 68cm/26in and width in the middle: 92cm/36in. Skirt length: 82cm/32in (not including fringe) and waist: 72cm/28in. Still very wearable!

Chinese burnished Neolithic bowl with side lugs, there is a repair on the edge noted in last enlargement and some of the black pigment in the design is not original. Majiayao culture circa 3000BCE. D: 12cm/4.8in and H: 6.8cm/2.6in.

Circa 1900, solid bronze Chinese staff terminals formed as a dynamic toad. These toads would have been mounted at the top of a pole or staff. We have 2 available, but the price is for just one. Measures 4" long x 2" high.