A nice 18th century Javanese Bronze figure. A so called " Land - Bronze " in the classic Pallava style of the 10th. century. Bronze cast by lost wax process. H : 7,4 cm.

Plateau Parfleche c.1880-1890, size 24" x 13 1/4", Buffalo hide tie, Provenance: Nelson - Atkins Museum Trust, Kansas City, MO, excellent condition, slight soiling from age and wear.

Very Rare Blue and White Square-form Water Dropper: Korea, Choson period, 19th Century, A well decorated Square slab sided porcelain water dropper on four short feet, decorated in underglaze blue with a view of Han river scenery, the sides with sprays of autumn flowers, covered overall with in a clear-milky white glaze. It is in fine condition except a tiny water spout chip repaired Measures 2 3/8” x 2 3/8” x 2 7/8” h. *** Provenance: This Blue and White water dropper was in a col...

Mid to late ( sixteenth century ) Ming period. Jingdezhen ware in an extremely rare shape. There are some few Thai browh glazed stoneware pieces in a quite similar shape, but a Chinese Jingdezhen blue and white piece in this shape seems to be never recorded so far. H : 8,3 cm. Condition : Perfect. Some glaze degradation at the under part of the piece, but no chip and no crack.

A good Yuan dynasty longquan celadon guan jar, rounded side with low tapering neck and wide open mouth rim, jar decorated with carved peony scroll motif, lower part with rising petal motif, unglazed foot ring with red cooling oxidation.
Jar is in very good condition good glaze only with small shallow chip at inner rim, no crack, no restoration, overall perfect condition.
Size: 21.5 cm height, 30 cm diameter on widest point.

A good baluster shaped vase, decorated in underglaze blue, depicting peony and other flowering plants on a garden terrace. This item was made for export to Europe during the reign of the Qianlong emperor (1736 to 1795). Condition - good - there is a single light 3cm hairline running from the rim - no chips and no restoration...

A rare mid 17th Century conical form bowl decorated to the exterior with playful buddhistic lions and peony sprays. The rim is washed brown and the base carries the six character retrospective Ming mark of the Jiajing emperor. This item was made circa 1644 to 1680 during the Shunzhi or early Kangxi reign. For similar please see 'Oriental Blue and White' by Harry Garner - plate 65B and Sotheby's New York 18 March 2008 (Lot No 127) for a slightly smaller example...

A set of Japanese bira-bira kanzashi (hair ornament) with silver and gold plated peonies, foliage, coral beads and dangling chains. Meiji period. This set has been recently cleaned by a jeweler. Kanzashi 8 1/4" long, chains 4" long.

This is indigo dye fireman's shirushi hanten at the Meiji era.(1870~1910) It is tsutsugaki in the indigo dye cotton. Shirushi hanten of this length is very valuable. It is a very impressive motif. There is a little repair mark. However, the state is very good. It is touch of the cotton of a warm indigo dye. It is a wonderful, beautiful excellent article. Please add to your collection.

Wonderful Japanese hirado ware porcelain figure of a dragon fish jumping out of waves, a traditional symbol of transformation, white glazed porcelain with tinge of brown along edges on one side and blue underglazed eyes, Meiji Period (19th century). Size: 12 3/4" high x 9 1/2" wide x 10" deep.

This fireman's sashiko coat is the one in Edo period. (1850) It is dragon's motif in the indigo dye cotton. It is very impressive. There is damage in the collar. 82cm x122cm (32.1" x47.8") sashiko hanten are the coats worn by firemen for protecting their bodies. Some have pictures,some are of all repeated patterns, and the others are unfigured indigo ones or ones with a medalion on the back. It is a polychrome in the cotton ground that is black, is gray, blue, blue, white, beige, etc...

A good underglaze blue and iron red decorated deep dish depicting Ming style dragons amongst cloud scrolls. The base carries the six character mark of the Yongzheng emperor, within a double circle, and was made during his reign (1723 to 1736). Condition - good - there are some under rim chips and there is the usual rim "fritting" - no cracks and no restoration. 20.4cm (8 inches) diameter...

This lovely antique Indo Persian box is covered with silver and bronze elaborate damascene work on the top and 4 sides. The box lid is slightly domed and the inside is lined with wood. Made in what was Persia, now Bidar India, this box dates to the early part of the 19th century, and is an fine example of Damascene metal work. In excellent condition, the box is 6.5 inches x 3.5 inches x 2 inches high...

This very well carved gold gilt wood Buddha (Japanese name is Amida Nyorai or Amida Butsu.) is 18 ½” high, 7” wide and 6” thick (including base), the Buddha is 11 ¾” high, 3 ½” wide and 3” thick. It is a mid or late 18th century piece. His right hand facing outward means wisdom and his left hand facing downward means compassion. The halo on the back is missing. Aside from missing small pieces on the base and gold gilt lacquer lost from the robe, it is in excellent condition.

If one look at the details of this rare chrysanthemum shape dish this piece seems to be carved like we know this from jade pieces. Excavated together with Song Dynasty ceramic pieces and shards in Indonesia. Song Dynasty or earlier. Diameter 8,5 cm.

An underglaze blue and overglaze red decorated bowl depicting two five clawed dragons - each in pursuit of a flaming pearl. The base carries the six character mark of the Kangxi emperor but this item was probably made later, during the 19th Century. Condition - there is an old 0.2 inch (0.5cm) hairline to the rim and there are losses to the overglaze red decoration...

Stunning Meiji Period Midnight Blue Cloisonne Vase in inverted pear shape with lavender and white wisteria design on a midnight-blue ground. Height: 11.5 inches, 29 cm; Circumference: 15 inches, 38 cm.

Hopi Polychromed cylinder doll c.1880-90. With pop-eyes, snout, hands carved in relief, red stripe, red dots, green copper carbonate case mask. 5" in height. George Blitz collection, New York

This is a rabbit clock of the bronze. It is the Meiji era. (1870-1990) There is no damage and it is perfect. It is a rabbit that has the throb feeling. Height27cm(10.6")33cm x 17cm(13" x 6.69")

Rare Tang to Five Dynasies ( 618 - 960 ) bowl. Fine crackled white glaze with " Tear Drops " on a pale grey porcelain body. Diameter : 15,6 cm. H : 6,6 cm. Condition : Perfect

A Large Copper-Red Peach-Form Water Dropper: Korea, Late Choson period, 19th Century, This is a very finely molded as a large peach with two upright leaves carved in relief to the body and incised with short lines to delineate veins, the lively stem of the peach also molded in relief to the body and arranged in a waved stem to served as the base support, painted in underglaze copper-red with four peach flowers on the body, applied overall with a blue tinged white glaze except footed s...

A rare Tang - Five Dynasties Xing Ware porcelain ( 618 - 960 ) in a never seen superb, tinly and fragile potted quality. Diameter : 12 cm. Condition : Perfect with a clear bright ring tone when tapped.

A good early 19th Century Chinese "famille rose" saucer dish made for export during the reign of the Daoguang emperor. Condition - excellent - no damages and no restoration...

Yuan Dynasty ( 1278 - 1368 ) blue and white cup in a rare shape and decorated with an Chrysanthemum scroll. Jingdezhen ware. Diameter 6,5 cm. H : 4,2 cm. Condition : Slightly repaired, but there still is a bright ring tone when tapped.

A Ming 15th century blue and white stem bowl, rounded side with flared rim and straight foot, stem bowl decorated with under glaze blue continuous flower motif at outer wall, rim with crossing border, center with scroll motif, excavated from east java.
Stem bowl is in fairly good condition, there is a T shape crack line to the rim restored, and there also some restoration at lower part, still a very nice piece for collection.
Size: 15 cm diameter, 11 cm height.

Ming Dynasty, Chenghua Period ( 1465 - 1487 ) Perfect potted, rich decorated with a superb cobalt blue and still with an amazing glossy, excellent glaze. Diameter : 16,6 cm. Condition : This piece would be in an superb, mint condition, if there would not be this broken and re-glued area to the rim which is to see on the last enlargement.

A Square shape Blue Glaze Snuff Bottle with moulded happynes simbol decoration,Qing Period.Good conditions. Size: H:7,1cm W:5,8cm

Well potted very white porcelain body ( Dehua Ware ) with an simple but quite decorative cobalt blue underglaze decoration. Diameter : 9,4 cm. H : 5 cm. Condition : Nearly invisible V - shape hairline and another short extremely fine, neary invisible hairline.

Instead of shoes, sandals such as these were worn in villages throughout India. Hand carved from indigenous woods, frequently teak and fitted to the individual wearer. The knob on the toe prevented the sandals from falling off and no other attachment was used.

Enclosed in silver wire of varied thickness, boldly enameled iris grace this deep blue 6.5" Japanese cloisonne vase.

Condition: Three tiny red cloisons under the top rim are missing, behind these are small chips. The damage is under the rim at the back of the vase above the single iris bud and is not easily seen. There are no other issues.

A Nice famille rose snuff bottle,decorated with moulded figure of teacher and student at the front side and chinese Description at back side.four character Guangxu mark."Guangxu nian zhi" Good conditions, no lid.5,6cm height.

Very old and wonderful carved wood figure of the buddhist god Fudo Myoo, he stands with laso in one hand and sword in the other, made of wood with mineral pigments, glass eyes, metal details including sword, large and dramatic with fire nimbus, Muromachi Period, inscription on the back of nimbus says Yuwayadera (name of temple), nimbus is signed that it was restored by Minamoto Haruhisa April 16, 1560. Size: 62" high

Carved wood figure of multi armed ferocious deity with 3 faces, gilt lacquer, carved with wonderful movement and flowing draper, purchased as Japanese but possibly Chinese, 15th century. Size: 28" high x 28" wide

Yuan Dynasty ( 1279 - 1368 ) Qingbai glazed Jar with Lid. The Lid decorated with underglaze iron brown spots. Jingdezhen ware. Diameter : 8 cm. H : 7,7 cm. Condition : Perfect

An attractively decorated "famille rose" dish on pale green 'celadon' ground made for export, circa 1840, during the reign of the Daoguang emperor (1821 - 1850). Condition - there are some surface losses to the blue enamels and there is a very small under rim chip - no cracks and no restoration...

Indian carved marble figure of the Hindu warrior goddess Durga sitting on lion, she holds a curved sword over her head and wears a crown, the eyes and mouth are painted on both the goddess and the lion, 12th century. Size: 42" high x 21" wide x 7 1/2" deep.

Wonderful antique Japanese red bronze tea ceremony flower vase with cricket playfully leaping over tufts of grasses in raised relief. Signed 'Masanori Saku' made by Masanori on the original box along with the kanji 'Ho' or cricket and the characters, 'Ju Do Cha Bin ' tea ceremony vase. perfect condition. Meiji Period, c.1885. (8½" x 9")(22cm x 23cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $100.

A 7.5" mirror pair of silver wired Inaba vases, unsigned. Each blue black chrome rimmed vase is decorated with a scene of red crowned cranes at the seaside.

Condition: There is a bruise to the back of one vase at the shoulder, no other chips, hairlines or repairs.

This late 19th or early 20th century ivory carved Shou Xin (or Shou Lao, the symbol of longevity) is 12” high, 3” wide and 2 ½” thick. It depicts Shou Xin holding a peach in one hand and dragon head cane in the other. It is in excellent condition.

A Very Fine/Open Carved Solid Bamboo Brush Pot (Holder): Korea, Choson period, 19th Century, This is a solid bamboo brush pot decorated in open-work with cash patterns and carved with vertical ribs between two key fret bands, applied with a natural black tar wax on the body for protection, and with aged patina. It is in fine condition without any chips, cracks. It measures 4 3/4” x 3 3/8”

A shipwreck Late Tang to Early Sung Green glaze celadon plate, lotus pattern, unglazed ring among the green glaze. It is in good condition no damage, no crack, no chip, no restoration except glaze corossion by sea water.

A shipwreck Late Tang to Early Sung Green glaze celadon plate, incised toaism or lingzi pattern, unglazed ring among the green glaze. It is in good condition no damage, no crack, small manufacturing chip/defect, no restoration except glaze corossion cause by sea water.

This is a nice celadon Longquan plate with the twin fish pattern, glaze intact but with natural manufacturing defect of bubbles bursting and small defect of crack during firing, still nice rare muzeum piece.....

A Song - Yuan dynasty longquan celadon dish with twin fish design, rounded side with flat rim and glazed base, dish decorated with twin fish motif at the center, outer wall with raised lotus petal motif, dish covered with good bluish green glaze.
Dish is in very good condition no chip, no crack, no restoration. few spot glaze shrinkage at outer rim, high ping sound with finger tip.
Size: 22 cm diameter.

A Ming dynasty 15th century Hongzhi - Zhengde blue and white meiping with cover, rounded side with spreading neck and flares stepped edge foot, base is unglazed, decorated with under glaze blue of flower scroll motif at the body, shoulder with lotus spray motif in four radiating panel, cover with leaves and ruyi cloud motif.
Meiping is in very good condition no chip, no crack, no restoration, slightly tilt to one side, complete with cover, very rare to find a meiping still complete with the...

A rare northern Song dynasty Yaozhou bowl with duck motif, rounded side with conical shape and glazed base, bowl decorated with ducks and water flower motif, a very similar bowl illustrated in "Song dynasty ceramics" book by Rose Kerr, collection of Victoria and Albert museum.
Bowl is in very good condition no chip, no crack, no restoration.
Size: 11.5 cm diameter.

The Chinese ethnic minority Miao are very fond of silver and would use any festival to display their ornate silver jewelry. This dragon necklace was used by a young girl child from one of the many Miao villages around the hills of Kali. The pendent is 6.5 inches wide, childs' size, but the decorative chain is long enough for an adult to wear. Because the pendent is hollow, it is comfortable to wear. As one moves, the necklace makes a soft tinkling sound.

Ming Chenghua period ( 1465 - 1487 ) blue and white Minyao ( peoplesware ) bowl decorated with a very nice, typical Chenghua water-plant design. Diameter : 13,2 cm. H : 6,3 cm. Condition : Restored ( Please look the enlargements )

Beautiful antique Japanese 5 piece inro (3 compartments), made of lacquered wood, raised gold lacquer with miniature scene of temples and pavilions in a mountain setting with rivers and lakes and Mt...

The extraordinary small size is so nice on this piece. Ming Dynasty Wanli Period ( 1573 - 1620 ), Jingdezhen ware. Diameter : 4,1 cm. H : 3 cm. Condition : Perfect

A good lacquered bamboo brushpot (Bitong),depicting Shou xing and a deer, delicately painted in a style more commonly seen on large gilt decorated blue glazed vases that are attributed to the late Qianlong/Jiaqing reigns . The inscription reads : "Imitated at (?) Tai Zhengya's Calligraphy Studio of Elegant Living, for his comments". Condition is good - one age related crack and a little wear to the gilding...

Indian bronze sculpture of Shiva Nataraja (Lord of the Dance) in his destructive aspect, an attribute in each of his eight hands, he stands on a dwarf, early 20th century. Size: 39" high x 22 1/2" wide

Late 19th Century Japanese signed Noh theater Mask of Okame, the Goddess of Mirth, a very popular image in Japanese culture. A beautiful example of this type of mask done by a master carver, using Cypress wood (Hinoki) and many layers of Gofun, crushed oyster shell lacquer. A very charming and well rendered image. 8.25 inches (21cm) high x 5.25 inches (13.5) wide.

Antique Korean Black Inkstone Box and Antique Inkstone. The poem on the lid is a beautiful work of calligraphy. It can be read in two directions as "Celebrated mountain object" and "Celebrated mountain extraordinary wisdom", meaning that this object will be used in the pursuit of wisdom...

Perfect potted Qing Dynasty Yongzheng Period ( 1723 - 1735 ) bowl with a very nice enamel and gilded decoration. Diameter : 7,6 cm. H : 4,2 cm. Condition : The body cracked, the glaze and the enamels in a excellent condition.

Rokkaku Roukaku Sansui (Fine Hexagonal High Building) Japanese Garden Hanging Lantern of Iron and Sheet Metal with a lovely Cicada on the roof hoop, symbolizing Summer and the brevity of life, reminding the garden stroller to cherish each moment. A rare and unusual Edo Period example for the collector of exceptional pieces. 14 inches (35.5cm) high x 11 inches (28cm) wide.

Yukumi Gata Toro (Lantern for View of Floating) that was used near water. Iron and Sheet Metal with a very rare Double Roof design. The door panels are in the shape of bamboo trees, the ancient Japanese symbol of resilience. A rare and unusual Edo Period example for the serious collector. 15 inches (38cm) high x 10.25 inches (26cm) wide.

Antique Japanese Linen Banner Commemorating the pivotal Kawanakajima War of the Sengoku Period, a period rich in samurai history. War ships are depicted bearing the crests of the Takeda, Maeda, and Kato clans. A vibrant and powerful piece of Japanese history. 70.5 x 30.5 inches, 179 x 77.5 cm.

Japanese Antique Walking Stick of Bamboo and Bamboo Root with a wonderfully carved Shangri-la scene depicting a goddess' arms extending to reach the Heavenly Peaches of Immortality. A fun and delightful work of Japanese art that you can take with you anywhere you go. 35.5 inches (90cm).

Rare Bamboo and Bamboo Root Antique Japanese Fishing Pole converts to a Cane carved with a playful Monkey and Snake and auspicious symbols. The 35 inch ((89cm) walking stick extends to an 83 inch (211cm) fishing pole! A unique find for the collector of Japanese art.