19th century netsuke of kagamituta (“mirror lid”) type with wooden bowl and buffalo horn top carved in sunken relief with a scene of running Thunder God Raiden beating his drum, thus creating thunder. Unusual kagamibuta material, wonderful design and detailing, dense dark wooden bowl with beautiful patina, brown silk cord. Some insect damage to the side of the top as can be seen on Enlargement 4, overall in great condition. Bowl diameter 1 3/4 inches, disc diameter 1 5/16 inches.

Late 18th to early 19th century boxwood netsuke of a shishi (Buddhist lion) seated with its front paw on a largehollow ball, its mouth open and upper teeth showing. Wonderful depiction of its ferocious face and curly mane and tail, beautiful wear to the surface, really nice feel of age to the piece. Height 1.32 inches.

Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Meizan Zo Satsuma Earthenware Natsume Tea Caddy Marked

It is 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) tall by 2.5 inches (6.3 cm) wide.

It has stains, rubbing of gold, and wear (as seen in the photos).

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Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved & Painted Pottery Floral Tile

This decorative pottery tile was made during the Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1912). It is made from a dense grey pottery. The surface has been carved with an attractive floral design featuring two flower blossoms within a circular border. It has been cold-painted with various coloured pigments. It would once have been part of a series of similar tiles adorning a wall.

It is quite large, measuring around 27 cm (10.5 inches) square...

Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved & Painted Pottery Floral Tile

This decorative pottery tile was made during the Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1912). It is made from a dense grey pottery. The surface has been carved with an attractive floral design featuring leaves and a flower blossom within a circular border. It has been cold-painted with various coloured pigments...

Chinese Eastern Han Dynasty Glazed Pottery Jar (AD 25 - 220)

This pottery jar of "hu" form was made during the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25 - 220) and comes from Shaanxi province in the northwest of China. It is made from a relatively highly-fired reddish pottery and is particularly "heavily-potted". Unusually, other than being glazed, there is no other decoration. The outer surface is coated in a thin pale greenish-brown glaze, the colour of which varies a little in places...

Chinese Eastern Han Dynasty Glazed Pottery Jar (AD 25 - 220)

This pottery jar of "hu" form was made during the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25 - 220) and comes from Shaanxi province in the northwest of China. It is made from a relatively highly-fired reddish pottery and has simple incised decorative bands surrounding the jar at its shoulder. The whole surface, including the base and inner mouth, is coated in a thin pale amber-coloured glaze that is very finely-crackled...

Chinese Eastern Han Dynasty Glazed Pottery Jar (AD 25 - 220)

This pottery jar of "hu" form was made during the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25 - 220) and comes from Shaanxi province in the northwest of China. It is made from a relatively highly-fired reddish pottery and has simple incised decorative bands surrounding the jar at its shoulder. The whole surface, including the base and inner mouth, is coated in a thin pale amber-coloured glaze that is very finely-crackled...

Chinese Jin Dynasty Pottery Tile - Entertainer (AD 1115 - 1234)

This moulded and "heavily-potted" pottery tile was made during the Jin Dynasty (AD 1115 - 1234) and has been excavated from Shanxi province in the northern region of China...

Chinese Neolithic Qijia Culture Cord-Impressed Pottery Jar

This jar was made some 4,000 years ago by peoples of the Neolithic Qijia Culture (c. 2050 - 1700 BC), in the north of China, what is now eastern Gansu province. They produced a variety of pottery vessels including cord-impressed pottery of many shapes and sizes. This particular example is made from a coarse gritty clay and more "heavily-potted" than some. It has a particularly pleasing form with its wide body and wide flared mouth...

Chinese Neolithic Qijia Culture Cord-Impressed Pottery Jar

This jar was made some 4,000 years ago by peoples of the Neolithic Qijia Culture (c. 2050 - 1700 BC), in the north of China, what is now eastern Gansu province. They produced a variety of pottery vessels including cord-impressed pottery of many shapes and sizes. This particular example is made from a coarse gritty clay and has a wide flaring mouth...

A perfect Dehua mini censer for scholar table , burning agarwood incense use

A rare find, Peranakan Pendant with the birds and jewellery coin , popular in the olden days , worn by Baba and the Nyonyas in ceremonies , gilt gold and with movable part

Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Female Courtier (“Fat Lady”)

Arguably the most desirable pottery sculpture from the Tang Dynasty is the female courtier, or "fat lady". This figure was made around the mid 8th century and is a particularly elegant example. The lady stands with her hands clasped together under her flowing robe and her head turned a little to the right. Note also the elaborate hairstyle...

Large black-figure skyphos decorated with reclining men facing rams...

Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Satsuma Relief Ruffle Skirt Vase Geisha & Fan & Butterflies

It is 9.75 inches (24.7 cm) tall by 4.75 inches (12 cm) wide. It is 1.8 Lb.

It has rubbing of gold, stains at the mouth, flea bite chips at the foot's rim, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A large gable seal carved in black stone with a Geomethric leaf pattern under the base, Western Mesopotamia, 5th. mill. BC. A very early seal of the gable type.

Size: 36 mm long and 23 mm wide, 11 mm thick.

Condition: VF, basically intact with minor wear to the edge.

Added to the Oberländer collection in 2002. Comes with original ID card from the Oberländer collection and imprint!

Provenance: Gustav Oberländer (1926-2012), Oberländer aquired his ma...

Interesting stone seal, shaped as a stylized scarab after Egyptian model, West-Mesopotamian, among the earliest types of scaraboids, 3rd. millenium BC.

A particularly finely carved specimen with a sophisticated Leaf/heering pattern.

Size: 22 mm. long and 17 mm. wide, 10 mm. tall.

Condition: Nice Very fine, intact and with much uncleaned deposits, so the imprint will improve much when cleaned.

Added to the Oberländer collection in 1994. Comes with ori...

Ivory manju netsuke depicting a giant cricket with long antennae next to an aubergine. Signed Mitsuo 光雄 under the base near the himotoshi holes. Origin: Japan Period: Edo 19th century Dimensions: 3.5 x 3.5 x 2cm. State of conservation: Very good

Rectangular rounded netsuke manju, made of ivory and depicting the mighty Shoki with horn eyes. Shoki is a Japanese mythological figure, also known as the demon hunter, who symbolizes protection from evil forces. Adding a touch of sophistication to the manju the sword, with which he fights demons, in mother of pearl and the details of Shoki's robes in tortoiseshell. Origin: Japan Period: Edo 19th century Dimensions: 3.7 x 4.5 x 1.5cm. State of conservation: Very good

Lovely ivory netsuke depicting the sparrow Fukura Suzume, a small symbolic bird associated with various legends and stories of Japanese folklore. The netsuke is associated with various legends and stories, including that of “The sparrow with the tongue cut out” (舌切り雀, “Shitakiri Suzume”). The netsuke is signed Masanao 正直 within an oval reserve under the base. Origin: Japan Period: Edo 19th century Dimensions: 2.5 x 4.2 x 3.3cm. State of conservation: Very go...

Attractive, intact large spouted jar with broad strap handle, c. 900-1300 AD.

Finely made, very sharply symethric piece with decoration along the upperpart. Very old collection tags still glued to the base.

Size: c. 23 cm. tall.

Condition: Choice.

Provenance: Ex Gorny & Mosch Auction 252, 2017, Lot 780; ex collection W. B., Baden-Württemberg, 1930-1962.

Ivory manju netsuke with a scene depicting Kintaro, a traditional Japanese figure, together with a mighty tiger. The details are finely engraved and carved in low relief, giving depth and realism. On the back of the netsuke manju there is a character carved in low relief, depicted on his knees and with an expression of fear or supplication. This netsuke is signed Chounsai 長雲齋 with Hidechika seal. Origin: Japan Period: Edo 19th century Dimensions: 4.5 x 4.5 x 2.2cm. State ...

Rare boxwood netsuke depicting two turtles. This netsuke beautifully captures the moment when the baby climbs onto the mother's shell, conveying a feeling of security and family bond. Signed Shunsui 春水 in an oval reserve under the base. Origin: Japan Period: Edo 19th century Dimensions: 2 x 3.5 x 3cm. State of conservation: Very good

Boxwood netsuke depicting a professional sneezer, imaginary character or Japanese folk hero known for his ability to induce sneezes, seated with a feather in his hand, the main implement of the professional sneezer. Signed Gyokkei 玉珪 on an ivory dowel. Origin: Japan Period: Edo 19th century Dimensions: 4 x 3.7 x 2.4cm. State of conservation: Very good

Boxwood netsuke depicting a woodcutter resting on a hollow and veined trunk with his ax resting at the end and the tobacco holder next to his hand. Excellent color and signature patina engraved on a rectangular piece. Origin: Japan Period: Edo 19th century Dimensions: 4.2 x 2.5 x 2 cm. State of conservation: Very good

Found in the Philippines. Featuring a six-sided melon shaped body rising from a short straight foot, tapering to its shoulders onto a straight cylindrical neck and is topped with a fitted cover, decorated with a lion formed finial. The entire ewer is covered overall in a white glaze (qingbai-type) with some soft tones of blue where its glaze pools. Its base is fully unglazed. Measurements: height (21.5cm), length from spout tip to handle end (15cm). Condition: in perfect condition. No r...

A collection of four well carved lime or tobacco containers with incised designs. H; 16.5cm/6.5in- 12.3cm/4.8in.

A Chinese Qingbai Glazed Ewer. Circa, 960-1279, Song Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. Ewer decorated with carved vertical lines, chambering its body into six sides with a carved floral band around its shoulders, below a straight cylindrical neck and is covered overall in a blue-green glaze. Its base is fully unglazed. Measurements: height 4.9"inches or 13cm. Condition: it is missing its cover but is in perfect condition. No repairs. UV light checked. Photos by: The Oriental Ro...

Late 19th C Japanese copper cloisonné vase with superb decoration depicting, on a glossy black ground, a group of 3 cranes on one side and a pair of cranes on the opposing side. Has an open bottom. Vase measures 6.5" high.

1930's Japanese Gilt Cloisonne Enamel Teapot with Butterfly

It is 6.3 inches (16 cm) tall with handle up and 3.3.75 inches (9.6 cm) tall with handle down by 4.7 inches (12 cm) wide. It is 0.7 Lb.

It has bent at the inner rim of the cover, mild missing enamels, residual of the earthquake gum, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1900's Chinese Export Cross Straits Gilt Silver Enamel Bowl with Figures Marked

It is 2.4 inches (6.2 cm) tall by 3.1 inches (8 cm) wide. It is 140.9 gram.

It is tarnished and has oxidation, rubbing of gold, loss of enamel, repairs, stains, bent and dent at the top and bottom rims, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1900's Tongzhi Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl with Figurine Marked

It is 3 inches (7.6 cm) tall by 7.5 inches ( 19 cm) wide. It is 1 lb.

It has dark spots, skip glazes, rubbing of gold and paint, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A Chinese Straw Glazed Cup. Circa. 960-1279, Song Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. Cup with a straw colored glaze, stopping well above its foot with a fully unglazed base. Measurements: height 2"inches. width 3"inches. Condition: in perfect condition. No repairs. UV light checked. Photos by: The Oriental Room®️ Feel free to contact me at theorientalroomph@gmail.com for further inquiries, price offers, additional photographs, or for payment and shipping options. I will glad...

Found in the Philippines. Small pot with a floral decoration and was possibly used to store ink used for calligraphy. Measurements: height 2"inches. Condition: very good condition. A good study piece. Photos by: The Oriental Room®️ Feel free to contact me at theorientalroomph@gmail.com for further inquiries, price offers, additional photographs, or for payment and shipping options. I will gladly assist you.

Found in the Philippines. Two jarlets with vegetal decorations. Measurements: height 3.7"inches (right), 3.1"inches (left). Condition: both jars have a small chip on the glaze and some fritting around the mouth. Very good study pieces. Photos by: The Oriental Room®️

Blue and white Hirado porcelain reticulated incense burner (kôro). Handles in the shape of komainu lion-guardians (also called shishi in Chinese) and blue geometric foliage decoration.

Hirado porcelain (平戸焼, hirado-yaki) is made in Mikawachi, Nagasaki prefecture (it is also known as Mikawachi-yaki). Its names come from the former Hirado feudal estate. This porcelain is renowened for its sometsuke decoration technique, a type of underglaze painting in which motifs are drawn us...

Antique Korean porcelain moon vase (dalhangari). Round form with wide mouth and narrow foot. White glaze with drips.
Korean white porcelain was prized by members of the royal court during the Joseon Period. Special kilns were established by the court to exclusively produced these beautiful white porcelain vessels.

Age: 19th century

Dimensions: 14" high x 15 1/2" wide

Antique Japanese pair of bronze warrior attendant figures. Dressed in Chinese armor and holding tall poles. Their tight curls suggest the mains of fu-dogs. Made of bronze with mixed metal details. The figures stand on square, footed platforms. Intricately sculpted with great movement and expression.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 15" high (including pole) x 6 1/4" wide x 4 1/2" deep

Antique Japanese rectangular basket with lid. Made of tightly woven alternating wide and narrow strips of split bamboo. Round, bent bamboo handles on either end. Light color wrapped bamboo on edges.

Age: Taisho Period (1912-1926)

Antique Japanese ikebana basket. Tall, arching handle and round form body made of split bamboo tightly woven in a horizontal chevron pattern. Portions of the handle are wrapped and held together with decorative knots. A wide mouth lends itself to many different arrangement styles.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 18 3/4" high x 9" wide

Antique Japanese scroll painting of a tiger crouching on a rocky outcropping. The tiger, who represents the wind and the West looks up into the sky at the gathering storm clouds. Large paws grip the rocks and the tip of it's tail peeks out from under the mossy overhanging. Painted in sumi-e ink on silk. Signed by the artist. With kiri wood tomobako.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: Total: 66 1/2" high x 20" wide (22 1/4" wide including rollers). Size of art: 41 ...

Antique pair of Japanese Buddhist shrine candle sticks. Made of bronze with a dark patina. Elongated stems with rounded bases and candle dishes.

Age: Taisho Period (1912-1926)

Dimensions: 19" high x 5 1/4" wide (at base)

18th to early 19th century iron Japanese sword tsuba with design of a shrew on a vine with ripe grapes, design continuing on the back. Crisp detailing, good design, gilded highlights, wonderful detailing in great condition. Height 2.82 inches.

19th century Edo period Japanese sword bronze kashira (metal pommel at the end of the hilt of a sword) with inlaid silver decoration of 2 cranes in flight. Wonderful design in Japanese taste, beautifully made piece, excellent crisp work with gilding to their claws, in great condition. Length 1.35 inches.

Early 19th century Edo period Japanese sword bronze kashira (metal pommel at the end of the hilt of a sword) with inlaid gold and silver decoration of various form of character FUKU (happiness). Wonderful design in Japanese taste, beautifully made piece, in great condition. Length 1.37 inches.

Japanese bronze rooster with artist sign.

Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century
Size: Height 29.8 C.M. / Width 13.3 C.M. / Thickness 9.8 C.M. (size excluding stand)
Condition: Nice condition overall. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

Found in the Philippines. Featuring a green-white glaze with a carved floral interior. The dish is fully glazed except for its flat foot. Measurements: W 4”inches (across). Condition: perfect condition. UV light checked. Photos by: The Oriental Room®️ Feel free to contact me at theorientalroomph@gmail.com for further inquiries, price offers, additional photographs, or for payment and shipping options. I will gladly assist you.

A set of Chinese pottery stove.

Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220
Size: Height 18.5 C.M. / Width 9.8 C.M. / Length 19.4 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adhering (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

A Divine Turquoise Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl depicting very Fine Painting of Polychrome Bats (Good Luck Symbol), Flowers and Scrolling. Size: 15 cm. Diameter. Has a gold rim, late 19th Century.

Chinese School, 18th Century, Rare Original Watercolour Painting depicting Figures, Horses in Landscapes with outstanding Details. UNIQUE PIECE OF ART FOR COLLECTORS ONLY! Size: 68 cm x 38 cm.

Republic period, 1940s or earlier, semi translucent jade brush washer, or possibly a snuff tray, in an unusual oval shape with a small carved flower button in the center. The jade has a lovely soft polished surface which is always rare to find. Color is best described as white jade with a pale celadon tint and, for presentation; we have it resting on a white jade bi from a later date. Both are included in the sale. Oval snuff tray/brush washer only measures: L 5" x D3" x H 5/8". More phot...

Found in the Philippines. Green-glazed stonewares from Zhejiang province were widely exported to the Philippines, Indonesia and mainland south-east Asia. Local potters emulated the Chinese wares, and by the 14th century, Thailand and Vietnam had developed successful ‘celadon’ industries of their own. After the 15th century, green and brown-glazed wares from the Sukhothai kilns in the lower north of Thailand acquired a prominent place in the export markets of south-east Asia. This ewer...

Found in the Philippines. Covered jar with an applied finial on top of a rounded body with carved vertical lines chambering the jar to seven sides. Each chamber is decorated with carved horizontal lines and four applied lug handles. The vessel is covered in a white glaze and its base remains fully unglazed. Measurements: height 8”inches. Condition: one chip and partial restorations on the cover and mouth. Photos by: The Oriental Room®️ Feel free to contact me at theoriental...

Found in the Philippines. Created for slaked lime, a component for the social practice of chewing “Betelnut”. Its globular form resembles an areca nut with a stylized overhead handle covered in a green and cream glaze. Its rounded body has a circular hole intended to extract lime, which will be then deposited on a betel leaf. Measurements: H 6.5”inches, W approximately 4.5”inches. Condition: excellent condition. Photos by: The Oriental Room®️ Feel free to contact me at...

Found in the Philippines The sites of Cizao Kilns are outstanding examples of the export-porcelain kiln sites that dotted the outskirts of Quanzhou in the Song-Yuan era. They demonstrate the prominence of craft production for exportation in the industrial structure of Quanzhou as the emporium of the world in Song-Yuan China. The system and scope of production seen in these kilns stand testament to ancient Quanzhou’s remarkable capacity for production and overseas maritime trade. Cizao Kilns...

Found in the Philippines. This ewer is in the shape of the sacred goose hamsa, a symbol of purity and divine knowledge for Hindu and Buddhist believers. An underglaze decoration of lines and patterns make its feathers. Measurements: height 5.5”inches, legnth 5.5”inches. Condition: excellent condition. Photos by: The Oriental Room®️ Feel free to contact me at theorientalroomph@gmail.com for further inquiries, price offers, additional photographs, experts assessment and authe...

Found in the Philippines. These identical jars feature a translucent green Qingbai-type glaze that pools on its carved lines. Its moulded structural form is covered by a roof tiled lid. Their base remains unglazed. Measurements: approximately, H 6”inches. Condition: both are in excellent condition. Photos by: The Oriental Room®️

Found in the Philippines. This jar features an unglazed incised decoration of wavy patterns and lines with six vertical lug handles. Similar glazed examples can be seen in the book “ A Thousand Years of Stoneware Jars in the Philippines” by: Cynthia O. Valdes, Kerry Nguyen Long, Artemio C. Barbosa, on page 107; no.24 and 25. Measurements: height, 50.8cm or (20”inches). Condition: the base has been partially restored. Photos by: The Oriental Room®️ Feel free to conta...

Japanese mirror in cast bronze, partially silvered. Rare and elegant decoration in relief, in the center the "Mon" of the Tori-O clan of Yamaguchi in Suwo, surrounded by scrolls of flowers and stylized clouds mixed with Ginkgo Biloba leaves. The handle is covered with thin strips of bamboo. Japanese work probably from the 19th century or much earlier. Diameter: 17cm Total length: 26cm .Silvering partly erased. Original bamboo. Good condition. Traces of oxidation. Some Chinese characters drawn in...