All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Stoneware : Pre 1492 item #1179595
A Jian black-glazed 'hares-fur' teabowl, Song Dynasty (960-1279). Height: 7.5 cm Width / Diameter: 13 cm
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Glass : Pre 1900 item #425831 (stock #1067)
Bamboo Grove
$2500.00
This late 19th century Chinese overlay Peking glass vase is 10 ¾ inches high and 5 ½ inches on the widest part. It depicts a well known Chinese story “The goddess of Luo River.” A groom drives a dragon cart over the river while the goddess Luo sits in the cart. Two maids are following them. The workmanship is precise and elegant. It is in excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Earthenware : Pre AD 1000 item #1416412 (stock #05228)
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$400.00


INCOMPLETE REMAINS OF YAYOI EARTHENWARE

Unearthed at Tokai region in Japan, Yayoi period (c.300BCE-300CE). Bold and overpoweringly beautiful form as is. approx...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #995256 (stock #163)
ESL Collection
$1600.00
A very fine Japanese gilt blue and white charger decorated with phoenixes, dragons, peonies and other motifs. There is a six characters Chinese Chenghua mark inside the foot-rim, but I would date it to 18th or 19th century. The charger is in excellent condition besides some faded gilt and one kiln fault spot(see photo #2); no cracks or chips. Diameter: 15-7/8".
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Paintings : Pre 1900 item #1293068 (stock #1-0895)
Antique temple banner consisting in a long sort of ribbon made of paper on which a series of religious scenes showing Taoist gods and chimeras are hand painted with polychrome pigments. The banner is around 10 m long by 27 cm high, and is affixed to a wood stick on both sides. The piece is signed Zheng Fa and dated Xian Feng 6 (1855). It is coming from the South West region of China, and was painted by an artist who was a member of the Yao ethnic minority...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Near Eastern : Metalwork : Pre AD 1000 item #1363325 (stock #4101)
BRONZE FINIAL IN THE FORM OF THE “MASTER OF ANIMALS”
PERSIAN PERIOD, 1000 – 650 BC

The Master of (the) Animals or Lord of the Animals is a motif in ancient art showing a human between and grasping two confronted animals. It is very widespread in the art of the Ancient Near East and Egypt...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Ivory : Pre 1900 item #1205977 (stock #3527)
This very well carved ivory statue of a scholar is a late 19th century product. It is 11" high (with hardwood carved base, it is 13" high), 3 1/2" wide and 2 1/2" thick. The image is the well-known Song Dynasty (960AD~1270AD) hermit scholar Lin Pu (林 逋). Li Pu (967AD~1028AD) was born in Hang Zhou City, Zhe Jiang. When he was young he traveled a lot. Later in life, he settled down to live alone under the Gu Mountain near Xi Lake...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1900 item #1471554
Zentner Collection
$1,400.00
Antique Japanese surimono woodblock print by Hokkei (1780-1850) entitled "The Chomonju - Snake and Melons". A snake entwined with a tray of melons. The poem above speaks of how the snake will become a dragon which will make clouds of white cherry blossoms in the mountains. Snakes and dragons are closely associated with water. The poems alludes to a wish for rain and the blossoming of Spring.

Dimensions: Unframed: 21.2 cm x 17.7 cm. Framed: 15 1/4" x 15 1/4"
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1900 item #891996 (stock #G0078)
A beautiful 19th/20th C. Japanese sterling silver salt shaker. H:3". signed In good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1910 item #1384776 (stock #MK-049)
A lovely Qing Dynasty jade carving of a boy. Item is in general good condition except for a small chip on head ornament in back. High resolution images available by email on request.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1454371
Zentner Collection
$6,000.00
A rare antique Japanese Hangai Tansu (captain's business transaction chest) made of Keyaki Tamamoku (Zelkova Burl) and Kirinoki (Paulownia) woods. All original translucent Urushi lacquer with hand made bronze hardware. Security door with two side trick latches and a top lock and key that hides 6 interior drawers of varying sizes. The trick latches unlock by lifting the knob up and to the right for the left latch and up and to the left for the right latch...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1910 item #1474031 (stock #dr13022)
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1909's Japanese Nippon Porcelain Coralene Fully Beaded Bowl with Louts Flowers Marked

It is 4.72 inches (12 cm) tall by 7.28 inches (18.5 cm) wide. It weighs 1.7 lb.

It has a hairline crack at the lip and a small chip close to it. There are several small spots of missing coralene beads. It also has surface wears, rubbing of gold, and yellowing at the bowl's interior (as seen in the photos).


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All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1492 item #141283 (stock #135)
A very nice mint condition Ming dynasty Xuande period ( 1426 - 35 ) " Three Friends of the Winter" blue and white bowl, decorated with prunus, bamboo and pine tree. Very nice cobalt blue, very nice glaze. D : 6 inc.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Stoneware : Pre AD 1000 item #1315584
Asian Works of Art Gallery
Exhibition only
The ewer handle and one of the lobe Repaired , heavy potted
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Greek : Pottery : Pre AD 1000 item #1486911
Rare Attic red-figure cup-skyphos with draped young men.
The athletes on the left wear the spiked wreath for the winner of the torch-race and stand opposite draped youths.
Some hold a strigilis in their outstretched right hand.
The scene represents a ceremony performed after winning the torch-race.
In this type of race, a torch was passed in a relay. The goal was to finish the race with the torch still burning...
A massive and very rare key from a large iron strongbox or bank box, probably Germany, c. later 16th. century AD.

Probably made in German with a complicated bit and very large size.

We've added a picture of a larger male hand holding the key to show the proportions of the piece.

Lenght: 17 cm. and the bow is around 8 cm. wide. The weight is stunning 476 grams.

Condition: Good very fine, fine metal with a thick and stable iron patina.

Ex...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1492 item #1171002 (stock #TR 1957)
A rare shape Yuan dynasty blue and white jar, drum shape rounded side with deep center and unglazed base, jar decorated with good underglaze blue of flower motif at the exterior.
Jar is in good condition no damage, slightly wrapp.
Size: 7 cm diameter 5 cm height.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Sculpture : Pre 1900 item #1463556
A nice Thai antique hand made genuine round Silver Box (acid tested) with extensive fine scrolling work, 19th Century. Size: height 4 cm. x 7 cm. diameter. Weight: 39 gr.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1837 VR item #1430746
Early 19th century netsuke depicting a Chinese elder holding a drum and a striker in his hands, and two karako (Chinese boys) clinging to his coat. Excellent carving with wonderful detailed faces (see the teeth of the elder), nice flow to the lines of their robes, great incised textile patterns. Superb patina with fine sheen, beautiful wear. Height 1 7/8 inches.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1900 item #1440927 (stock #0489)

Slightly distorted shoe shaped - Kutsugata tea bowl with a rounded brim, made of light, coarse, unrefined Mino clay during the Edo Period (1603-1868)...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Roman : Pottery : Pre AD 1000 item #1376817 (stock #356)
BIBLICAL POTTERY COOKING POT
HOLY LAND – ROMAN “HERODIAN DYNASTY”
SECOND TEMPLE PERIOD
37 BC – 70 AD
Time of Jesus and King Herod the Great

Short cylindrical neck with two handles and circular lines around the entire body and base
Dimensions:
Height: 11 cm
Diameter: 16.5 cm
Height on stand: 15 cm

Condition: Good condition

Found in Bethlehem south of Jerusalem, Holy Land

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All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1920 item #1395308 (stock #mtjade)
ESL Collection
On Hold
A Chinese white jade carving depicting a boy playing on a "money tree on a mountain, and above a Lingzhi fungus. Late Qing Dynasty to early Republican period. Condition: Extensive brown inclusions, age cracks, small chips, please see photos for condition details. High with hardwood base: 6-7/8", without base: 5-1/2".
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Paintings : Pre 1800 item #1101110
Zentner Collection
$2,500.00
Beautiful black birds perched over a chrysanthemum bush. There is an inscription in the upper left corner and a cartouche. Sumi and light colors on silk. Mid Ching dynasty (1644-1911), circa 1800. It measures 12" wide 32" long, overall 16" wide by 55.5" long.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1800 item #1492069 (stock #ES1239)
Very Rare Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty imperial military archer's large composite war or strength bow made by 正元- Zhengyuan...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Metalwork : Pre 1700 item #1269038 (stock #1-0882)
Large Buddhist ritual bell, with a lavish decoration of a "vajra" on its top, four deities faces below, and geometric and stylized lotus decor on its body. Bronze, with beautiful encrusted green and red patina. Traces of gilding. Indonesia, ca. 15th to 16th century. Height: 9 5/8" (24,5 cm). Obvious signs of great age, otherwise very good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : India : Pre 1800 item #1470744 (stock #IS622)
Antique 18th century votive Indian bronze statue of the Hindu goddess Durga, depicted here with eight arms, each one holding one of her sacred implements including trident. She wears a distinctive, Devo-style conical hat and flowing robes, and stands with her vahana, her sacred mount, a tiger, seated at her feet. Durga, whose power is to preserve the moral order and righteousness in creation, is very popular in the Hindu faith.

Wonderful bronze with very good casting and detailing, nicely h...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Lacquer : Pre 1920 item #1469575 (stock #7224)
Nice old red and black lacquered Cambodian Siri (betel) box container. This has the original small feet on the bottom, very difficult to find these days. There is wear in the tray from use but otherwise The art of Cambodian lacquer production has had a minor renaissance in recent years but this mainly done for the decorative art export market, items made for local village use this has pretty much died out after Khmer Rouge Era and advent of cheap Chinese plastic boxes. D: 25.7cm/910.5i...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1920 item #1326324
Absolutely incredible Japanese antique bronze figure of a monkey sitting and inspecting a small wasp's nest. He is delicately modeled with great care given to his expression and details. The monkey figure wears a little coat with incised decoration of more monkeys playing with crabs, a scene which highlights the theme of the main figure which seems to be the inquisitive nature of monkeys. Early Meiji Period (1868-1912), signed by the artist "Shunben" Size: 12" high x 8" wide x 14" deep.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1700 item #1428818
Width approximately 18 cm (across the handles). There is a chip at each handle. In good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1910 item #510991 (stock #Q60021029)
EL-GALLERY
USD $3,000.00
This is a very beautiful cylindrical body brush pot painted with varied scenery in famille rose palette with a continuous scene of lakeside landscape of distance pavilion, walled monastery and tea house scattered amidst tress and layered mountains in various shade of blue and green and red with texture stroke and with high peaks in the distance.

There are people walking about and in the tea house set in a tranquil and peaceful lake side and mountain village atmosphere. On the lake wit...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1492 item #1473160 (stock #lot1238)
A Damaged Jianyang conical bowl can be a very good piece if done by professional restoration 金鐥 work.

Width:15.8cm,Hight:5.5cm
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Swords and Related : Pre 1837 VR item #1486099
Early 19th century Japanese sword iron tsuba with pierced decoration of water dragons contesting tama (Precious Gems). Strong early piece with numerous perforations, gilding, wear and patina consistent with age. Diameter 2.93 inches.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1492 item #1178520 (stock #TR 2017)
A Song dynasty longquan celadon small bowl / cup, rounded side with deep center and glazed base, coverred with green celadon glaze. Good condition no damage size 9 cm diameter, 4.5 cm height.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1920 item #1471254
Vintage Japanese wooden sago (tea scoop) carved in a shape of an eggplant. That kind of tea scoop is used for sencha - a type of Japanese green tea which is prepared by infusing the processed whole tea leaves in hot water. Cleverly and beautifully carved (see the stippling on the leaves by the stem) out of softwood, very pleasant to hold, in great condition. Length 4 7/8 inches.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Snuff Bottles : Pre 1900 item #1400098 (stock #PPS006)
Bamboo Grove
$2,400.00
This old carved amber snuff bottle is a late 19th century product. On one side, it depicts a Ling Zhi (靈芝) growing from behind a rock; on the other side, there is a magical beast. It is 2" high, 1 1/2" wide at the widest part and 1" thick. It is in great condition
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1920 item #511589
Asian Art By Kyoko
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A powerful drawing of Shoki, a demon queller, is hand painted over two nobori banners (each has two panels sewn together) on a thick and loosely woven cotton. The size of two panels together is huge; approx. 66 inches wide (5.5 ft, 1.68 meters) and 166 inches long (13.8 ft, 4.2 meters) without counting the loops on a side and top!

Many Japanese custom start with the purification ceremony; beginning the year with New Year's ceremony followed by the Setsubun in February, which takes place be...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1920 item #1300682
Antique Chinese porcelain inkwell with clear glaze. The lid and the box's sides show the image of a dragon compromised of thin swirling lines against a recessed background. Inside the box are old remnants of red pigment. Illegible markings on bottom. Comes with a beautiful hardwood stand-18th/19th century. Size: 1.25" height, 2.5" width (w/o stand)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Paintings : Pre 1930 item #1492503 (stock #R64262)
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Cherry blossoms. Painted with ink and pigments on silk. Signed Eitai and sealed.

Ito Eitai (1876-?) was a Japanese painter born in Nagasaki prefecture in Japan. He was a disciple of Migita Toshihide (1863-1925), Murase Gyokuden, and Kawabata Gyokusho. He specialized in portrait paintings, landscape paintings, and bird and flower paintings.

Some insignificant light marks are present on the painting itself, otherwise the painting and mounting are in fine condition. The piece is mounte...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1920 item #1359023 (stock #TRC1779)
Ninani Dohachi (1783 - 1855) was second in the long line of Kyoto potters that continue to this day to be held in high regard. After the death of his father in 1805, Ninani succeeded his father by taking charge of the family kiln and officially taking the name “Dohachi.” Specializing in porcelain sencha wares done in the style of Annan, Kenzan, Ninsei, and well-known Chinese forms; Ninani showed remarkable versatility as is evidenced by this red Raku tea bowl which shows his supreme competen...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1837 VR item #1388739
It is a piece of embroidered kimono on the figured satin silk of the Edo period. It is embroidered with surihitta by hand, and it is represented by a very precise technique. Because there are many damage, we reinforced by sticking with Japanese paper on the back. I will recommend this to your collections and materials. And you can decorate it on the wall. size:: Length 63cm / 24.3" Width, : 36cm / 14.1"
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1900 item #1469890
19th century Japanese small lacquered wood netsuke representing a theatrical mask of Shikami - a demon whose overriding purpose is to do evil to man. Crisp detailing, nicely lacquered, great patina. some wear to the surface. Signed RYUUN on the back bar - the artist is listed in NETSUKE MASKS by Raymond Bushell, p. 175, signatures 241-243. Height 1.18 inches.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : African : Pre 1920 item #1333726 (stock #0319)

Large NGONTANG helmet mask (all seeing mask) from the Fang people in Gabon, very well used and worn and in great condition - pre 1920 and definitely rare.

Size: 41 cm - 2 kg

Known as Ngontang (or Ngontanga), this mask variety appeared among the Fang people of southern Cameroon and Gabon shortly before 1920. It represents a spirit of the dead visiting as a young white woman from the world beyond. The mask was used to locate sorcerers–those who misuse spiritual power...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Holy Land : Pottery : Pre AD 1000 item #928124 (stock #1026)
Pottery oil lamp
ISLAMIC PERIOD, 8th Cent. AD

Highly decorated with clusters of grapes all around the shoulders

Measurements:
Length: 9.5 cm
Width: 7.5 cm

Condition: Excellent archaeological condition not repaired and not restored

Found in Jerusalem, Holy Land

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All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Pre 1910 item #1332541
Dramatic Japanese Boy's Day Banner depicting the warrior Kashiwade no Hanoshi defeating a tiger. Colorful paste resist dyed and painted cotton. Tall banner with two mon (crests) at the top. One mon is the fuji (wisteria) of the Fujiwara family or possible of a family expressing devotion to the Kumano Shrine also associated with the wisteria motif. Meiji Period. Size: 16 feet high x 32 inches wide (including tabs)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1487136
Late Meiji period (1890s to 1912) Japanese wooden kushi (hair comb) with brown and gold lacquer decoration imitating wood texture with golden accents, design continuing onto the back. Beautifully made out of dense brown wood allowing for fine teeth, superb lacquering, wonderful work in Japanese taste, in excellent condition. Length 3.62 inches.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Metalwork : Pre 1900 item #1491877
An interesting and finely made 'Kissing Bird' opium weight, Late Shan, 19th./20th. cent.

Weight: 10 Tical / 167,62 grams

Condition: Good Very fine, attractive with a nice brown patina.

Provenance: Collection of Gunna Munkvad, Denmark, aquired from the 1950s-1980s.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Jewelry : Pre 1920 item #1484747 (stock #10A89A)
Chinese Jadeite Jade Double Gourd shape Pendant with etched design, Ca. 1920's, 1 1/4" high(30mm), 5/8" wide(17mm), 1/4" depth(6mm), the condition is good.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1900 item #1488380
Excellent 19th century netsuke of a dragon and a tiger about to engage in a fight on a rocky outcrop under swirling clouds. Very nice pairing of two most powerful Zodiac beast, carved with supreme confidence and precision, wonderful detailing of their faces, scales, stripes and cloud textures. Eyes are inlaid with metal, beautiful wear and patina. Signed KAGETOSHI on inlaid mother of pearl rectangular reserve on the bottom - this excellent carver is discussed on p. 554 of NETSUKE & INRO ARTISTS ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1900 item #1308801 (stock #107)
19th Century, nicely hand-carved Ebony Netsuke depicting Ama, the Diving and Fisher Girl, standing with a basket on her back, accepting the advances of the amorous Octopus that is enveloping her legs with its tentacles and placing one of them in her private parts. The netsuke is unsigned. It measures 0.75 inches (1.9cm) wide, and 2.68 inches (6.8cm) tall. It is in excellent conditon, as may be seen in the posted photos.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Near Eastern : Ceramics : Pre AD 1000 item #880854
Aweidah Gallery is pleased to offer this ancient museum quality Sumerian beads necklace, dating from 2200 - 1800 BC

Length: 43 cm

Sumerians valued jewelry as a sign of status and wealth. Among the many achievements of the Sumerians was their craftsmanship in the production of jewelry. The people of this area adorned themselves with jewelry of all kinds. They used a variety of materials for necklaces including semi-precious stones. They were carefully carved by hand or were cast in molds

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Trade Arts : Pre 1900 item #1375506 (stock #WN109)
Galerie Hafner
$380.00
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Three antique hexagonal Chinese silver cups decorated with figures, bamboo and plum twigs. Base marked "KC" and Chinese characters (according to Adrien von Ferscht: a silversmith active 1825-1900 in Canton). Two with original glass inserts. Dimension: c. 4.3 cm wide x 3.5 cm high, weight silver: 74 g. Condition: one glass insert lost, the other ones with small rim chips.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Metalwork : Pre AD 1000 item #1425872 (stock #TR2940)
pigura art shop
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Rare Srivijaya empire 8 - 10th century ceremonial large bronze bowl / container for holy water, sumatra Indonesia, good condition please see picture for detail, size: 22 cm diameter.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1900 item #1410772
19th century small ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) carved in the round with a pierced design of a butterly by a blooming peony. Wonderful carving, excellent detailing, pleasant patina, in great condition. Height 3/8 inches.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Stoneware : Pre 1700 item #1486263
Zentner Collection
$3,500.00
Antique Chinese Jun Ware (Chun Yao) chawan (tea bowl) with grey-blue glaze. Outside with drips of dark and light blue glaze mingling to create greens and browns. Evaluation done in the 1930's by TZ Shiota when the family was inheriting the collection from their great grandfather, Federic Torrey. The collection was stored in a trunk since his death in 1935.

Age: Yuan Dynasty 13th century

Dimensions: 2 1/4" high x 5 7/8" wide

Provenance: From the personal collection...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Pre AD 1000 item #1432940
An auspicious element in Hindu tradition, Deepalakshmi is a representation of Goddess Lakshmi, holding a lamp or a ‘deepa’ (diya) in her hands. Featuring a lamp that can be lit, a Deepalakshmi is a symbol of good luck and prosperity, and the light that guides one in times of darkness and adversity.

Made in bronze, this exquisite Deepalakshmi, most likely from Karnataka, features Goddess Lakshmi holding a single diya.

Condition: Superb! Terrific hard glossy brown patina,...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre 1700 item #1307011 (stock #2883)
A fine Chinese cast bronze incense holder with the figures of four Daoist Immortals each standing on and holding an attribute, as they sail across the sea to the Isles of the Immortals. The holder appears to have been cast in several parts, the main tubular body in one part attached to the separately cast tripod base by three vertical soldered tabs extending from the short cabriole legs. The holder is in unusually good and complete condition with its original integral drum form tripod stand, whi...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1900 item #1447479
Antique Chinese soapstone signature seal. Rectangular form with some lovely gray mottling. Carved on one side with a flower vase.

Age: Qing Dynasty (circa 19th century)

Dimensions: 2 5/16" high x 15/16" wide x 15/16" wide
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Earthenware : Pre 1920 item #1479969
E & M Perez
$775.00
Matched pair of Satsuma vases with cobalt ground, each depicting two large panels with Japanese women and children in a landscape with a lakeside village and mountains in the background, flowering trees on outcroppings, gilding highlights over clothing of women and children, both signed with Shimazu crest and Kinkozan mark. Measure 12" high, 7" wide at shoulder, and 4 3/8" at base. Well painted and detailed vignettes of lovely women and children in an idyllic landscape, the images very similar...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Architectural Elements : Pre 1900 item #1427537
Zentner Collection
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Antique Chinese pair of ornately carved gilt wood panels. Each panel is a mirror of the other and depicts a scholarly display of flowers in an elaborately carved vase. Among the flowers are lotus, peonies, berry stalks and blossoming fruit branches. Attracted to the berries, are a pair of kingfishers. Each vase stands on a multi tiered display with scrolls in boxes and upright containers surrounded by bats and kylin (qilin). Later backed with dark purple glass.

Age: 19th century
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1920 item #1468955 (stock #TRC220229)


Here we see a Chinese style celadon floral bowl by one of the 5 Imperial Court Artists of Meiji. The potter, Sozan, spent his life perfecting techniques for celadon production first used in the Southern Song Dynasty as evidenced here with his powdery blue “kinuta” glaze. The low-relief floral design really brings an elegance to this work and the celadon glaze seems to have an inner radiance all its own.

Sozan (the first) was born in an area of what is known today as ...