A beautiful antique 19th C. Chinese red lacquer box with people in the garden. In very good condition consider it's more then hundred years old, it has little paint lost please see the photo. W:10cm x L:10cm x H:4.5cm
The rare shape, the potting, the superb glaze, the extrafine paste - everything belongs to the best of the best of Longquan ware.
A absolute "must" for any Longquan collection.
L : 4,9 cm. B : 4,5 cm ( incl. lug )
Condition : Perfect
The dish is remarkable because of its very decorative extraordinary deep and intensive crackled Guan like glaze.
Song - Yuan Dynasty Longquan ware.
Diameter : 12,6 cm.
Condition : Perfect
A Chinese Bronze Censer, Qing Dynasty. Diameter approximately 12.5 cm. In good condition.
A very nice Chinese famille rose plate, Qianlong Mark and of the period. There is a small chip on the rim and a hairline crack - please see photos for detail. Diameter: 8".
A Very Rare Inlaid Punchong Bowl with Celadon Glaze:
Korea, Early Choson period, 15th Century,
This is a shallow Punchong bowl in inlaid black and white slip with willow
and two-three lotus buds between white slip inlaid lines with yo’-i heads.
There are very similar shape and same pattern inlaid bowls vases with celadon glaze
from the late Koryo dynasty...
Description:
An ivory tray was carved decently with plum branches, leaves, flowers and insects.
By excellent workmanship, the delicate piece was believed originated from high ranking society or even palace's collection of early Qing periods.
Date: Early Qing periods, 17th/18th century.
Width: 18.2cm.
Condition: Very good except some fading of the pigment and minute chips on the rim.
There're no cracks and restorations...
Burmese wooden walking elephant.
Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Measurement: Height 133 C.M. / Width 94.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). 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.
Yixing zisha teapot from Tek Sing shipwreck.with incised hand writing at the base.Qing period.8,5cm body diameter.13 cm wide.8cm high.teapot in good condition with just one fine hair line.Free from any restorations
A Chinese Blue White Vase, Qing Dynasty. Height approximately 58 cm. In good condition.
A hard, white stoneware body covered with a crackled creamy white glaze. Song - Yuan Dynasty.
Diameter : 12,7
Condition : Perfect
Very well and thiny potted body, molded decoration and the whole covered with a nice decent crackled glaze. Southern Song Dynasty ( 1127 - 1279 )
Diameter : 8,8 cm.
Condition : Perfect
A Ming Swatow Polychrome Dish. Diameter approximately 41 cm. There are two chips on the rim. In good condition.
A Pair of Very Fine Mineral Pigment Painted Chaekkori:
Korea, Joseon period, 19th century
Each painting painted with bright color mineral color pigment,
each painting mounted on cloth, painted with a scholar’s utensils including
books, desk, brushes, papers, and still-life objects and ect.
It’s in very fine condition without any typical damages at all.
Measurements:32cm x 94.5cm H each panel painting only, or
47cm x 111cm each panel including frame.
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A Very Fine Blue and White Porcelain Jar:
Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century
The globular body, set on a raised and recessed ring foot, and with
everted rim, well decorated under glaze blue with two sprays of fruiting
cutrine and two tasseled cash motifs below a band of Ruyi patern around neck.
It’s in very fine condition without any chips or repairs.
It measures 12.5cm h. x 15.5cm d.
Japanese kura tansu (warehouse storage chest), made entirely of keyaki (elm) wood with very dramatic grain, thick keyaki side and back bracing, sliding panels with horizontal keyaki slats, right side has interior vertical row of 2 drawers and a hinged safe door which opens to yet another drawer, left side has interior shelf, Edo Period (c1850)
Size: 23 1/4" high x 35 3/4" wide x 19" deep.
A very rare Song dynasty celadon Guan type large bowl, rounded side with deep center and glazed base, bowl decorated with raising lotus petal motif at exterior, crackled glaze and covered with grayish green glaze, dark stone ware material.
Bowl is in good condition no chip, no crack, no restoration.
Size: 20 cm diameter.
A rare conical shape Northern Song molded Yaozhou bowl with flower motif, it is very rare to find a perfect condition Song Yaozhou bowl in Indonesia, very well preserve with good and shiny glaze.
Bowl is in good condition with crack line on the rim, no chip, no restoration.
Size: 12 cm diameter.
"In parallel with superlative Ru wares from Henan province, and white porcelain in Xing and Ding from Hebei province, was another important ceramics tradition in north China, this was the ma...
A rare conical shape Song dynasty longquan celadon tea bowl, rounded side with conical shape and glazed base, bowl decorated with green glaze.
Bowl in good condition with small glaze fritt at the rim, no chip no crack no restoration.
Size: 13 cm diameter.
Extr. Rare/Fine Royal Princess ’s Embroidered Flower Shoes:
Korea, late Joseon dynasty
This pair is an one of a kind of silk embroidered colorful multi-flower heads (so called (꽃신) and sprays design
on the surfaces that is a very unusual and extremely rare shoes from the Joseon dynasty, the pair of shoes were considered the use for a Royal family’s princess at the Royal Palace.
They’re in almost mint condition with a rarely use.
It measures 22.5cm x 7cm (8.75” x2.25”).
This is aya-Weave nishijin textile silk Bag of treasure in Edo period(1603-1867). It is very rare. There is rubbing in the part of the string. However, it is very good. It is beautiful aya-weave nishijin textile.
There is a husk of cotton and the paddy in the inside. It recommends it for your collection.
size:20cm x 19cm (7.87" x 7.48")
An extra-large antique Chinese kesi /K'ossu tapestry, 19th century, very rare for its size, woven with polychrome silk & gold-wrapped threads.
A smaller top rectangular is above a larger rectangular, both are depicting historical the battle scene between the Han Chinese and Mongolian, with soldiers on foot or on horseback, armed or carrying banners, Shields, and lanterns fighting in mountainous landscapes in front of a group of dignitaries and generals; each scene is framed with blue border & e...
Chinese blue and white jar, 18th Century. The jar is in excellent condition besides one short fire crack on the shoulder(please see photo #5). Height: 8".
Japanese antique shinto shrine, made of hinoki (Japanese cypress) wood, wonderful details with elaborate staircase and other temple details including miniature baku, fudogs and a dragon, copper roof with nice patina, Edo Period.
Size: 28 1/2" high x 22" wide x 27 1/4" deep.
A rare, large, impressive, well potted Song - Yuan Dynasty Jun ware bowl ( Junyao ). Excavated in Palopo, Central Sulawesi.
Diameter : 17,6 cm.
Condition : Perfect
Indian black schist carving of dancing Ganesha, the elephant headed god (the Remover of Obstacles) stands with his own broken tusk in one hand, and ax in the other, trunk is sampling sweets in upper left hand, just below his lower right hand is his mouse vehicle, white and vermilion traces, beautiful modeling of body, from Uttar Pradesh,
15th century.
Size: 7 3/4" high x 4 1/2" wide
Tang/five dynasties yue yao incense burner lid. 11,8cm diameter. 7cm high. Good conditions except one small chipped and one hairline to the rim.
Circa 1875-1880. Depicting a warrior killing or scalping another man, the warrior holding an elaborate war shield with long feather decorated panel hanging from its center and followed by his horse. The word "Owl" above. On the reverse is written, "This drawing was from a book shown by Robert Miller Gallery N.Y. 1970's. I think it is Southern Cheyenne. George Terasaki sold the book to Miller. Modern artists like David Hockney and Janet Fish received drawing from this book...
Circa 1875-1880. Depicting two warriors on horseback in combat. The warrior on the left wears a long feather headress and carries a pistol. The warrior on the right carries a bow case across his shoulder and holds an arrow in his left hand. "Kaw Indian" written in ink below.
On the reverse is written, "This drawing I purchased from George Terasaki in late 1960's early 1970 from George. This page is Southern Cheyenne, could be Northern Cheyenne. It was from a group of drawings from a loose book...
Rare 17th Century Tibetan Chakrasamvara Thangka with numerous inscriptions on the back. There is a tape repair on the center of the back. 26 x 19.5 inches, 66 x 50 cm.
18th Century Mongolian Thangka of a Guardian Deity General on a White Horse. 27 x 19.25 inches, 68.5 x 49 cm.
A group of four pieces late 19th C. Chinese silver birds, one large size with a little enamel paint lost on the head other one is in very good condition, please see the photo. Large one L:13cm, other one L;6 to 7cm. Holding.
A bronze "bombe" form censer with original stand, profusely carved with mythical creatures and traditional stories and with two fish handles. The base carries the six character reign mark of the Xuande emperor (1426-1435) but this item was made later during the last 100 years of the Qing dynasty (circa 1810-1910). Condition very good - no damages or repairs. 24cm (9.5inches) across; 12cm (4.9inches) high with stand. Stand 17cm (6.7inches) diameter...
Small bronze Indian sculpture of the elephant headed Hindu god Ganesha, known as the Remover of Obstacles, beautifully formed head and body with plumpness of arms and legs, one hand and crown missing, encrusted patina with hints of vermilion, 13th/14th century.
Size: 2 5/8" high x 2 1/8" wide
It is the very nice shape and also the appealing pale green color of the Celadon glaze that makes this porcelain bowl ( cup ) to an rare and particular piece.
Song - Yuan Dynasty, Longquan ware.
Diameter : 10,4 cm.
Condition : Perfect
Well potted Song - Yuan Dynasty Longquan ware porcelain bowl with a molded twin fish decoration, covered with a very nice " Golden Celadon " glaze.
Diameter : 12,8 cm.
Condition : Perfect
A Rare Korean 8 Province Map in Joseon Dynasty:
Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century
Painted in color and ink on paper, its titles and city’s names stamped,
hand colored in oceans and rivers in ink and color, and names of cities in red.
They are in good condition with minor damages associated with age.
Measurements; 29.8cm x 20cm each map
A beautiful late 19th or early 20th C. Chinese silver bangle, in excellent condition. Marked. Weights:35.6g.D:5.3cm
Northern song lonquan celadon bowl.19 cm diameter. Good conditions.
Song dynasty lonquan celadon washer bowl 12,7cm diameter, covered with nice bluish green glaze.Good condition only very small chipped at the rim and kild fault at the center.
Yuan dynasty lonquan celadon bowl 12cm diameter, covered with nice bluish green glaze.Good condition only very small chipped at the rim.
An extra large Chinese Yixing teapot decorated with enameled deer and pomegranates. Mark at the base and under back handle (please see on the picture. 23cm wide, 16,5cm high. good conditions (no lid)
Chinese yixing dark brown clay large teapot. with incised mark at the base. Brass as a handle. 19th century. Teapot in good conditions except two chipped at inside the lid. 15cm body diameter. 20 cm wide from the spout.
Chinese yixing dark brown clay large teapot with metal decorations as a protections. with incised mark at the base. Iron handle. 19th century. Teapot in good conditions except one broken at front handle, view chipped at inside the lid. 15cm body diameter. 20 cm wide from the spout.
Ornate antique Nepalese Buddhist ritual chalice with skull cup, copper and mixed metal repouse, inside of skull lined with hammered silver, lid with elaborate metal work, inlaid coral and turquoise and a vajra finial, base with coral inlay and copper repouse with silver skulls.
Size: 13 3/4" high x 7 1/2" wide x 7" deep.
This rare, lovely dish was excavated in Kalimantan together with the superb double Poenix dish # 1071102 also offered in our gallery.
A quite small dish with a very attractive deep molded floral decoration, covered with a intensive green Sancai glaze. Late Yuan Dynasty, Quanzhou Kiln of Fujian Province. Diameter : 10,6 cm. Condition : Some small negigible glaze imperfection, no crack, no chip.
Superb potted, superb shape, superb glaze, superb bluegreen Celadon colour - a piece of the superlative, a highlight for any Longquan collection. Song - Yuan Dynasty Longquan ware.
Diameter : 9,8 cm. H.: 7,2 cm.
Condition : Perfect
Antique Chinese 3 piece textile set with table apron panel and 2 chair coverings. Made of beautifully embroidered shi-shi dog (gold lion) with flames, clouds, peony, and bamboo on blue silk. Overall good condition with some loose gold thread and slight discoloration. Chair coverings backed by cinnabar linen. Table apron measures 40" wide by 32" long. The 2 chair coverings measure 20.5" wide x 65" long...
Fabulous antique Chinese table apron textile with 4 gold dragons, (originally had nine), above water on a blue silk background with auspicious Buddhist symbols and a two inch floral border of peonies, irises, and butterflies in blues and white, the border possible was added at a later date. Excellent condition dating from the 19th century. Measures 62" wide by 36" long.
A Song - Yuan dynasty longquan celadon twin fish dish, rounded side with flattened rim and glazed base, dish decorated with twin fish motif at the center and raised flower petal motif at exterior, covered with bluish green glaze.
dish is in good condition, no chip, no crack, no restoration, porcelain with good ping sound with finger tip.
Size: 13 cm diameter.
A very good shards sample from Yuan dynasty qingbai glaze large standing human figure carrying drum, shards excavated from trowulan east java, very good sample for anyone who studying early Chinese porcelain.
Size: 18 cm height.
A Paulonia Wood Scholar’s Ink-Stone Box (Yon-Sang):
Korea, Choson period, 19th Century,
This is a simple Paulonia wood ink stone bos, but it’s functional ink-stone box
with naïve patina outsides.
This three-tiered box stored the writing tools; ink sticks, water droppers, brushes and books...
Sashiko stitched fabric. Tsutsugaki dyed cloth. Indigo background with red and white design. Two horizontal bands wrap around bottom of coat. Similar to reference work "Sumi Collection Hanten and Happi" coats on page 25. Used by firemen in late 19th century Japan to extinguish blazes. Hook and eye closure. Measures 49" sleeve to sleeve 49" long. Overall good condition, small wear on neck and side.
AN OLD JAPANESE PAINTING OF MONJU BOSATSU.
Monju Bosatsu - Manjushri Bodhisattva of Wisdom. The painting appears to have great age and even though not in the best of condition it still has a compelling presence. It is painted on a composite sheet of thin paper, the joins can be seen as angled lines across the sheet and mounted as a kakemono. The painting is signed with a single seal impression in gold...
A beautiful 18th C. Chinese nephrite jade thumb archers ring. It has a hair line crack inside the ring, but it did not go to outside. D:2cm
Ming blue and white large dish decorated with flowers and bird. 48cm diameter. conditions with one hairline and one chipped (not missing a part) reattach. (please see last three picture). crackle glazed.
A good Song dynasty Qingbai bluish white large covered box, rounded side with ribbing at the body suggested petal and unglazed base, there is a flower motif at the center, box covered with good bluish white glaze.
Box is in good condition no chip, no crack, no restoration, the cover box is stuck can not be open and there is some water inside the box, found from a river, good glaze.
Size: 12 cm diameter.
A Song - Yuan dynasty longquan celadon bluish green twin fish dish, rounded side with flattened rim and glazed base, dish decorated with twin fish motif at the center and raised flower petal motif at exterior, covered with green glaze.
dish is in good condition with shallow chip at outer rim, faint crack line at the rim, no restoration, crackled at glaze surface.
Size: 13 cm diameter.