Dark brown patina bronze sculpture of a praying mantis.

The praying mantis (in Japanese, kamakiri) is considered an auspicious symbol.

Japan – Meiji era (1868-1912)
Height: 0.79 in / 2.3 cm – width: 1.18 in / 3.5 cm – depth: 3.15 in / 8.8 cm

Partly gilt wood statue of Buddhist goddess Sho Kannon Bosatsu (one of the many forms of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara), wearing formal robes, and a diadem with a small stylised Amithaba on the front, standing, her hands joined to hold a bowl. The goddess face reflects a profound meditation. Fine age patina. Japan, Edo period, early 19th century, maybe earlier. Height: 24.2 cm. Old insect attack on the right side (no more danger), otherwise very good condition.

Chinese porcelain jar. On a very beautiful underglaze lavender blue background are painted, in dark cobalt blue also underglaze and in white enamels, characters Shou (happiness) and Swastika (eternity) surrounded by fumaroles, around the base and the neck are represented respectively friezes of waves and stylized clouds. Below the mark of Emperor Qianlong in underglaze blue. This jar was a vase whose neck was certainly damaged...

Two antique steel-line engravings drawn by Thomas Allom (1804-1872) and engraved by Arthur Willmore (1814-1888) titled “Chinese Boatman Economizing Time & Labour, Poo-kou” and "The Fortress of Terror, Ting-hai" from “China in a Series of Views” published in London in 1843 and reprinted through 1859. The images were derived from sketches executed on the spot by Captain Stoddart, R. N. Purchased from Teresa Coleman Fine Arts in Hong Kong, with the certificate of authentication included...

First edition Japanese Meiji Period woodblock print titled "Otsu Inari" from the series "The Calendar of Events in Edo Theater" by Adachi Ginko (1874-1897). Three editions of this series are known. This print is from the first edition and contains the publisher's information and date of Meiji 30 (1897) 7th month 10th day in the left margin and the artist's red seal at the lower right...

Ming dynasty glazed Horse-Shoe back chair. Brown, red, purple and blue woven seat design. Good condition. H: 7 inches, W: 5 1/4 inches, D: 3 1/2 inches

Late 19th century Chinese carved rosewood standing Shou-Lao. The long-bearded old man is surrounded by an acolyte riding a deer and a crane. He is holding a long staff in one hand and a branch of peaches in the other. Good condition. H: 15 inches, W: 6 ½ inches

19th century Chinese soap stone sculpture. A reclining Lo-Han is petting a lion cub. The thin man has a curly beard, one foot bare, the other wearing a sandal; his robe is open to expose his bare chest with ribs showing. Carved black wood base. The sculpture has some minor flaws due to age. H: 9 ½ inches, W: 6 inches

19th century, HuangHuaLi brush holder, plain, good condition. H: 6 inches, Diam: 5 ½ inches

Late 19th century coconut bowl carved with four ¡°Shou¡±(long life) characters and some auspicious patterns. Pewter lining. Good condition. H: 2 ½ inches, Diam: 5 ¼ inches

Early 20th century Chinese export tortoise shell cigarette case. The lid is carved with a coiled dragon; two seed pearls as eyes. Good condition. H: 3 ½ inches, W: 2 ¾ inches

Early 20th century Chinese carved ivory brush holder. Immortals in a scene of mountains, trees and pavilions. Attached carved ivory base. It has a very small chip on the background. H: 4 ½ inches, Diam: 3 ¼ inches

Early 19th century Chinese green glazed and carved porcelain teapot. Signed by ¡°Rong Sheng¡±. A very small chip on the side. H: 4 inches, L: 6 ½ inches, Diam: 4 ½ inches

18th century Chinese ivory-yellow glazed and carved porcelain brush holder. Signed by ¡°Wang Bing Rong¡± (1736 ¨C1795) who is considered one of the best porcelain carvers of that period. A minor chip on the side. H: 5 inches, Diam: 3 inches

19th century Chinese export hand carved ivory fan. The front and back ribs are carved with a garden scene. The inside ribs are carved with a lace pattern. Beside some minor flaws due to age, it is in a very good condition. L: 10 ¼ inches, W: 18 inches (open)

19th century Chinese export fan hand painted with lacquer ribs. It presents a garden and pavilion scene. All the faces were cut from small pieces of ivory. All the lacquer ribs are hand-painted. It is a rare piece in very good condition. L: 12 inches, W: 21 inches (open)

Meiji period Japanese cloisonne vases. Silver wire teardrop form. Light beige ground with bird and flower design. Good condition. H: 7 inches

18-19th century Chinese Famille Verte ewer. Foo lion leans against a teapot. Aside the lid is missing, it is in good condition. H: 7 ¾ inches, W: 5 ¾ inches