Gorgeous antique Japanese Kuruma tansu (wheeled chest), made of keyaki (elm) wood with all original finish and original heavy iron hardware, from the Etchu Area of Japan (ref. "Wadansu-shusei" by Kodansha), Edo Period c. 1830's. Size: 48 1/2" high x 56 1/2" wide x 29" deep. Exhibited: "Moving Cabinetry: Tansu from The Zentner Collection", Palo Alto Art Center, 2005.

A very Fine/Rare Blue and White Large Deep Bowl: Korea, Choson period, 18th-19th century, This is an unusual large deep bowl set on a high footed-recessed base decorated in underglaze blue with two large sprays with two citrines( Buddha hand), the well decorated with an auspicious character “Happiness” contained within a double-ringed roundel. It's in very fine condition except a tiny part repaired on the outer rim. Measures 9 7/8” x 5 ½” h...

Beautiful Korean blue and white glazed vase with 2 dragons in clouds, 19th century. Size: 21" high x 12" wide.

A Rare Tiger and Dragon Inlaid amd lacquered low Table: Korea, Choson period, late 19th century, This low table with tortoise shells and shark-skin (shagreen) inlaid is an extremely rare, especially with a dragon and tiger. This rectangular low table is lacquered with dark brown over all, and top decorated with a confronted large four-clawed Dragon and a Siberian Tiger inlaid in entire tortoise shell, and Shark-skin (shagreen) used only, except clouds, amid clouds in a diamond-form bor...

Sioux beaded hide tobacco bag. Quilled and cone suspensions. Quilled slatted panel. Green and ochre glass bead fringe. 35 1/2" by 5 1/2".

Large Chinese pottery jar decorated with bands of raised lines and a pair of monster masks on the shoulder.

Age: China, Han Dynasty, circa B.C. 206 - A.D. 220
Measurement: Height 52 C.M. / Diameter 34 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adherings (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details...

A Fine and Large Silver Inlaid Iron Box and Cover: Korea, Choson dynasty, 19th century, This is a large silver inlaid tobacco box with lid, it is round set on three stump feet inlaid on the upright sides with 2 “double happiness” characters on each opposite side separated by square panels of confronted butterflies and two crossed flags, the slightly domed cover also inlaid in silver with a character “long life” and around with bats. It is in very good condition without any typi...

Statue of Buddha, in monk's robes, his beautiful, slightly smiling face reflecting a profound inner serenity, standing on what must have been a round lotus throne, now missing. Wood, with large remnants of the original lacquering and gilding, and numerous glass inlays. Glass eyes. Burma, 19th century, maybe earlier. Height: 14 1/2" (37 cm). The statue is nicely mounted on a tall custom wood stand which enhances its beauty...

This rural Mongolian bucket is made from lemon wood and was used daily to draw water from the local village well. Truely an ethnographic relic with original iron fittings, and evidence of constant use and old repairs. It is both large and heavy. The diameter of the bucket is 18" and the bucket alone is 14" deep, add another 11" for the handle and iron toggle fitting. The weight is approx 15 lbs. Originally made about 250 yrs ago and probably used constantly for a couple of centuries.

Dated 1897

The book, which translates to “Women’s Customs and Manners”, consists of 36 prints, all in excellent color and condition except No. 36, which has stains that migrated from the metallic printing on the interior back cover. Each print appears fresh with unfaded colors, some with embossing and metallic printing. Each print has the date and publisher’s information in the left margin. Dated Meiji 30 (1897), publisher: Matsuki Heikichi...

1700s

Lid is carved with a scene of two elderly sages in a rocky landscape with trees and a bridge. The sides are carved overall with a diamond pattern. The interior and base are lacquered black. Some minor age cracks and retouched chips to the interior rim, minor retouching of red lacquer to the rims of the lid and box bottom. General wear—all consistent with and indicative of its age.

Height: 2 1/8 in.; Diameter: 5 in.

Ca. early 1800s

Glazed overall with a blue-tinged clear glaze with underglaze iron oxide coloring the peach and portions of the monkey. The base is unglazed. Molded with a large opening for brushes and two smaller apertures for holding flower stems. Very good condition, minor wear but no damage or repairs.

Height: 2 3/4 in.; Width: 3 in.

1800s

Large flatten-formed snuff bottle carved from translucent agate having various smoke-like inclusions ranging from dark brown to a light brownish-ochre. The two narrow sides are carved with a stylish mask motif with a pendant handle. A low, shallow carved foot forms the base. The stopper is a large cabochon of aventurine quartz. Few very small chips to the mouth edge from use and wear, otherwise very good condition.

Overall height: 3 ¼ inches; Width: 2 ¼ in.

Statue of crowned Buddha, in royal attire, his hands in "bhumisparsa mudra" (taking the Earth as a witness of the veracity of his sayings), sitting cross-legged on a tall throne. A hole at the top of the crown suggests the presence originally of a finial, now gone, while a hole at the back means that the statue was held firmly in a niche via a tenon. Marble, with numerous remnants of the original pigments. Burma, 17th century. Height: 10 1/4" (26,5 cm)...

A Very Fine Sea-Green Celadon Glazed Shallow Dish: Korea, Koryo Dynasty, 12th Century, This dish is a very high quality of sea-green celadon glaze applied overall the interior and exterior, molded with peony scroll interior wall and a flower head in the center, resting in a wide base with three spur marks. It is in mint condition. Measures 5 1/4” x 1 1/2”

A Rare and Fine Inlaid Shark skin Red Lacquered Box and Cover; Korea, Choson period, Early 19th Century, This red lacquered and inlaid whole shark skin box and cover made for imperial palace use in general. The deep, rectangular box fitted with a shallow lid, inlaid on the cover in shark skin only on a red lacquer ground with two large blossoms and leafy, scrolling stem, the sides of the box inlaid with identical flower scroll set between line borders, the interior lined in an original silk...

A fine Late 19th Century (circa 1880) Meiji Period Gosho Ningyo of Momotaro the Peach Boy, based on a famous Japanese legend. This beautiful Gosho is elaborately detailed and fully armored, holding a banner with peach finial. The peach symbol appears several times on this magical Gosho. His wonderful face expresses his nobility. Carved entirely of wood and covered with highly burnished Gofun. 13 inches (33cm) height.

This very fine Late 18th Century Ningyo was made for the Daimyo Class. These rare pieces are highly regarded in Japan. This is an unusually large Musha- Ningyo of the hero Kato Kiyomasa, who accompanied Hideyoshi on his campaign against Korea. He was famous for his bravery. He has a great face of carved wood and finely burnished Gofun, and is dressed in the sumptuous textiles of a rich green velvet coat with gold dragons...

Fine Meiji Period (circa 1870) Bunraku Puppet of a Sambaso Dancer. This rare puppet is operated by three Puppet Masters, who make it come to life to present a magical theatrical experience. He is carved of wood and covered with Gofun. He wears a rich blue and red robe with white under robe, and his head is adorned with a gold and black velvet hat. An embroidery Crane graces his back. The bells on his feet sound when he dances. 35 inches (89cm) height.

1.25" long x 1.25" wide. Silver and semi-precious stones (turquoise, jet, abolony, carl). A knife wing god with silver wings and tail feathers, applied silver beading and scrolling wire details.

1 3/8" long x 1 3/8" wide. Silver and semi-precious stones (turquoise, jet, abolony, carl). A knife wing god with silver wings and tail feathers, applied silver beading and scrolling wire details.

2" long x 1.5" wide. Silver and semi-precious stones (turquoise, jet, abolony, carl)

2.25" wide x 1" long. Sterling silver.

Hopi Pin With Original Open Clasp c. 1920-1930 1.5" wide x 1.25" long.

Rare Antique Korean Funerary Figure (Kkokdu) with much of its original pigment still intact. From a renowned and published New York collection. One of the finer examples we have seen. 11.5 inches, 29.5 cm.

Gorgeous Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases with Spectacular Phoenix and Cloud motif on a rich yellow ground. circa 1890. 6 inches (15cm) tall. From a widely renowned and published collection that has been exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum and Japan Society. Pristine Condition.

A pair of nice quality Ming Dynasty Jiajing ( 1522 - 1566 ) cups . Well potted with a nice cobalt blue and a nice glaze. H : 3,8 cm. D : 5,5 cm. Condition : Perfect ! Dear Customers, in the earlier times of Trocadero that was different. Today we are faced with a tide of falsifications here, which is offered here by an number of usually Chinese dealers...

A Donut-form Circular Blue and White Water Dropper: Korea, Choson period, 19th Century, A Fine Korean Blue and White Water Dropper: Choson Dynasty, 19th Century The pierced circular, straight-sided form, set on raised ring feet, decorated in underglazed blue with Han river scenery, the sides with scrolling tendril meanders and the foot with a single blue line, beneath a thick white blue tinged glage. It has a tiny spout chip, otherwise it is in good condition. Measures 3 3/4" x 1 3/4” h...

Exceptional 19th Century Kyodai (Japanese Mirror Chest) beautifully constructed of very fine elm root. Japanese artisans ceased use of this expensive wood many years ago...

19th Century Kyodai (Japanese Mirror Chests) of this size are rare. Well constructed of a very fine mulberry and pine. Japanese antique mirror boxes like these are honestly undervalued and underpriced. They are the last bargains in the Japanese antique world, relative to their true worth and rare beauty. We strongly suggest buying one now, as we really don't expect this to be the case for too much longer. 38 x 19 x 10 inches, 96 x 48 x 25 cm. Excellent Condition.

Very large mask representing the Hindu god Hanuman, one of the heroes of the Ramayana epic. Small ears, eyes in relief, long nose and upper jaw, open pierced through mouth showing teeth, large lower jaw. Two large holes at eye level to allow the bearer of the mask to see. Wood, with brown semi-glossy patina. Himalayan Region, early 20th century, maybe earlier. Length: 13 3/4" (35 cm). The mask is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand which enhances its strange beauty and aspect. Very good condi...

Unusual mask with flat top, small forehead, relief pierced through eyes, protruding nose, open mouth showing pierced through teeth, short rounded chin. Wood, dark patina. Remnants of thin superimposed layers of polychrome pigments. Himalayan Region, early 19th century, probably earlier. Height: 10 1/4" (26 cm). The mask is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand which enhances its strange beauty. Old accident at base of chin, some erosion and flaking, otherwise very good condition. Note: this pie...

Household protection mask, flat, of squarish shape, with rounded forehead incised with stylized hair design, very small incised highly stylized ears, small pierced through round eyes, long nose, rectangular pierced through mouth showing teeth, roundish short chin. Wood, with partly encrusted brown patina. Himalayan Region, early 19th century, probably earlier. Height: 11 3/4" (29,7 cm). The mask is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand which enhances its strange beauty. Erosion at base of chin,...

Jar of globular form with a short cylindrical lipped neck and two horizontal lugs on the shoulder. The body is divided into five panels by vertical lines of applied studs, alternate panels being decorated in underglaze cobalt - blue with a chrysanthemum spray and alternate with a lingzhi fungus motive. Low fired porcelain body ( semi-porcelain ) covered with a transparent glaze stopping short of the foot. Flat base unglazed. H : 8 cm. Jingdezhen or Fujian. Yuan Dynasty, fourteenth century. Condi...

Description: An elegant jade table screen was carved with motifs of scholar rock, orchids and bat. With good metaphors, the table screen was an typical scholar items for traditional Chinese connoisseurs. In pale milky white tint, the carving styles can be judged to date the item a 18th century's piece. Date: Qing Dynasty(18th century) Height including stand: 18cm,Condition: Perfect except some defects of the original stand.

A woven antique Japanese men's wallet decorated with geometric design created with brocaded silk ribbon. Inside, hand stitched with Sashiko stitches on silk. The shakudo clasp is tomo-e shaped and inlaid with copper and silver. Silvered metal (brass?) netsuke in the shape of a tongue cut sparrow attached with three colored metal chain. Circa, early 1900s (Taisho period). Dimensions: 5 1/4" x 3 1/8"

Bowl with everted flat lip and a short raised foot. Decorated in underglaze cobalt - blue on the inner rim with a classic scroll and a continuous chrysanthemum scroll on the exterior. Porcelain body with a transparent glaze. Base recessed and unglazed. D : 12,8 cm, H : 5,7 cm. Jingdezhen or Fujian. Yuan Dynasty fourteenth century. Condition : Extremely nice cobalt-blue and a extremely nice glaze. Restored - please look the restored area on the last enlargement. A museum quality piece ! Dear Cu...

This is the fifth piece of the rare collection of Song Dynasty fluted cups. Grey stoneware body covered with a opaque white glaze with fine crackle to above the foot-rim. Where exposed in the firing the body has turned reddish. D : 9 cm. H : 5,5 cm. Southern Song period, 1127 - 1279 Xiuneisi white glazed. Please compare this piece with the Xiuneisi white glazed piece at GG - Art ( Southern Song page ) Condition : The body is perfect ( no chip, no crack ) This excavated piece was b...

A Very Fine Silver Inlaid Iron Box and Cover: Korea, Choson Dynasty, 19th Century The rectangular and quite large box with lid silver inlaid with a double happiness on four sides and cover, on each of the four sides geometric patterns and borders of fretwork and floral diaper work, the lid of the box applied with a large auspicious character, Double Happiness, within a matching border. It is in very fine condition without any silver inlay lost. It measures 13.5 cm x 10.5 cm x 8.5 cm h. (5 ...

A Very fine and Rare Early White Porcelain Jar with Cover: Korea, Early Choson period, 15th Century, This medium size of beautiful and pure white glazed jar with an original cover is very rare in current existence. The baluster form on recessed foot and with short up-neck, decorated with a clear and pure snow-white glaze covered overall, a well balanced portion of the body and cover with lotus bud shape-knob. It is in an excellent condition except a short hair line crack on mouth rim. It...

This is the fourth piece of the rare collection of Song Dynasty fluted cups. A extremely rare museum quality fluted cup. The only one piece in the collection which is from the northen Song period. Perfect potted Porcellaneous stoneware body covered with a very nice olive-green Yaozhou glaze to above the foot-rim. D : 9 cm. H : 5,4 cm. Yaozhou kilns, Shaanxi province. Northern Song period, 11th - 12th century. Condition : Very nice glaze - please look the repair on the images ( the golden colo...

Extremely rare longquan celadon dish with dragon motif chasing flaming pearl covered with good green celadon glaze, Yuan dynasty (1279 - 1368). size: 36 cm diameter, dish is in good condition with some crack line and crackeled glaze as shown at picture, no damage part, no restoration.

A very fine yellow ground dish with five clawed dragon motif, base with "xing you heng tang" hallmark, Jingdechen late Qing Guangxu period (1875-1908) Size: 24 cm diameter Very good condition. no crack, chip, or restoration

This is the third piece of the rare collection of Song Dynasty fluted cups. A nearly impossible to find, mint condition museum quality fluted cup. Grey stoneware body covered with a very nice yellowish-green crackled glaze ( Golden Celadon ) to above the foot-rim. D : 9 cm. H : 4,8 cm. Longquan ware, Zhejiang. Southern Song Dynasty, thirteenth century. Condition : Perfect !

This is the second piece of the rare collection of Song Dynasty fluted cups. A rare museum quality fluted cup. Grey stoneware body covered with a very nice blue-green, ice-crackled Celadon glaze to above the foot-rim. D : 9 cm. H : 5 cm. Longquan ware, Zhejiang. Southern Song Dynasty, thirteenth century. Condition : One restored area to the rim and one crack from the restored area downwards. ( The golden color on the retauration is easy removeable )

This is the first piece of the rare collection of Song Dynasty fluted cups. A rare museum quality fluted cup. Grey stoneware body covered with a green Celadon glaze to above the foot-rim. D : 8,8 cm. H : 5 cm. Longquan ware, Zhejiang. Southern Song Dynasty, thirteenth century. Condition : One, even at closeups not visible, restored area to the rim. ( There is still the typical bright ring-sound when you knock the piece )

These are the following items to be posted at our site. A collection of very rare fluted cups from the Song Dynasty. Normally it is hard to find one single piece from this kind. There are three different Longquan ware cups, one rare Yaozhou kiln cup and one blueish grey glazed possibly Guan ware cup. These cups normally are a " must " for every serious collector of Song Dynasty ware.

This is a tall Song dynasty (960 – 1276 A.D) yingqing or qingpai meiping or plum vase. It stands on a recess base, rising from a small base to a baluster shape body with a short shoulder towards a mouth rim with a ring in between. The shoulder is circled with incised double ring. The body is divided into six symmetrical portions by two parallel incised lines starting from the outer ring of the shoulder towards all the way to the footrim. The whole body of the meiping is also incised with very ...

This is a southern Song dynasty (1131 - 1276 A.D) yingqing or qingpai covered bowl in a sea green glazed. It stands on a short recessed glazed footrim and then everted into a straight U-shaped bowl with unglazed rim. The inside of the bowl is also glazed with yingqing sea green colour. On the body of the bowl, it is incised with lotus petal shaped overlapping one another. The cover of the bowl is also incised with overlapping lotus petals with a rounded finial on the top. The inner side of the c...

A very rare, perfect and for this kind of ware very big saucer dish. Decorated with splashed brown iron spots and a Yingqing ( Qingbai )glaze over a porcelain body. Base flat and unglazed and the rim unglazed. D : 11,7 cm. H : 3,4 cm. Jingdezhen or Fujian. Yuan Dynasty, fourteenth century. Condition : Perfect !

A rare Shufu ware Jar of globular form with a short cylindrical lipped neck. Porcelain body covered with a thick Shufu ( Qingbai ) glaze. Base unglazed. H : 6 cm. D : 6,6 cm. Yuan Dynasty, fourteenth century. Condition : Perfect original condition ( this excavated piece is still uncleaned )

It is extremely rare to find a mint condition covered blue and white jar like this ! Covered Jar of Guan form, decorated in underglaze cobalt - blue with a continuous chrysanthemum scroll. The cover in the shape resp. in the design of a Lotus leaf. Porcelain body covered with a transparent glaze. Base unglazed. H ( incl. cover ) : 7,3 cm. D : 7,5 cm. Jingdezhen or Fujian. Yuan Dynasty, fourteenth century. Condition : Perfect, nice glaze, nice cobalt blue - a museum quality piece.

Very nice, perfect Jarlet of globular form with a short cylindrical lipped neck and two horizontal lugs on the shoulder.Decorated in underglaze cobalt - blue with a continuous chrysanthemum scroll.Porcelain body covered with a transparent glaze. Base unglazed. H : 5,8 cm. D : 6,5 cm. Jingdezhen or Fujian. Yuan Dynasty fourteenth century. Condition : Mint condition, perfect glaze no chip or crack - rare to find a Yuan piece perfect potted and in a condition like this ! ( John S. Guy - Oriental Tr...

Rare and very nice Cup. Porcelain body with a transparent glaze and a enamel decoration in green and red over the glaze. Base unglazed. Middle Ming Dynasty, Jingdezhen. H : 5 cm. Condition : very nice original condition ( this what seems like a crack on the enlagements is original and from the time of production )

A Very Fine Blue and White Square Form Water Dropper: Korea, Choson Dynasty, 19th Century It is a quite large square formed blue and white water dropper with a perfect condition. The top pierced with an air hole opposite the applied spout, painted with a waterside landscape amid mountains, boating and each side decorated with an abstracted branch motif. It is applied overall with a clear blue tinged white glaze including four corner bracket legs. It is in very fine condition without any ...

c. 1910. The cape and skirt are of early cotton and calico material in an early patchwork design. She has a painted wood face, wood hands, and wood column body. 13.5" tall.

Cup with everted flat lip and a short raised foot. Decorated in underglaze cobalt - blue on the rim with a key - fret design and a continuous chrysanthemum scroll on the exterior. Porcelain body with a transparent glaze. Base recessed and unglazed. D : 8 cm. Jingdezhen or Fujian. Yuan Dynasty fourteenth century. Condition : Nearly perfect - there is just one short nearly not visible hairline. ( John S. Guy , Oriental Trade Ceramics in South - East Asia, item Nr. 55 )

Jarlet with high shoulder and a short cylindrical neck. Decorated in underglaze cobalt - blue. Porcelain body covered with a transparent glaze stopping short of the foot. Flat base unglazed. H : 5 cm. Jingdezhen or Fujian. Yuan Dynasty fourteenth century. Condition : 2 short nearly not visible hairlines. No chip and the glaze in a very nice condition.

Jar of globular form with a short cylindrical lipped neck and two horizontal lugs on the shoulder. The body is divided into four panels by vertical lines of applied studs, alternate panels being decorated in underglaze cobalt - blue with a chrysanthemum spray. Porcelain body covered with a transparent glaze stopping short of the foot. Flat base unglazed. H : 7,7 cm. Jingdezhen or Fujian. Yuan Dynasty, fourteenth century. Condition : 1 very minute chip visible on a enlargement. ( John S. Gu...

Jar of Guan form, decorated in underglaze cobalt - blue with a classic scroll and a continuous chrysanthemum scroll set between horizontal lines. Porcelain body covered with a transparent glaze. Base unglazed. H : 5,9 cm. D : 7,3 cm. Jingdezhen or Fujian. Yuan Dynasty, fourteenth century. Condition : 3 hairline cracks.