Two small Ming jarlets. Sort of wabi-sabi, but no major damage. There are some surface glaze firing cracks and fritting on the mouth rim on the larger jar. Larger jar D: 6.7cm/2.7in and H: 5.3cm/2.1in, smaller jar D: 5.8cm/2.3in and H: 5cm/1.9in.

A beautiful 19th C. Chinese lady’s brocade silk vest, opening frond with many monkey fist knots for closure, tend for smaller thin woman in excellent and clean condition, this is collectors dream item! H: 54cm $1200

Large head of Serapis shown with a fulsome beard and fringed hairdo over the forehead. On the crown a closed modius decorated with an olive branch.
The face with a small nose and flat eye cavities with thin eyelids. The mouth enclosed by a stringy moustache.
Modeled in the round. Two-piece mold with cursory back side. Remains of the original gesso layer in the cavities. Nice Hellenistic style.
Large-sized heads of Serapis are relatively rare...

17th Century Chinese Kangxi Period Gilt Cobalt Blue Coral Red Glaze Porcelain Plate

It is 2.4 inches (6 cm) tall by 12.3 inches (31.2 cm) wide. It is 3.1 Lb.

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

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Pair of 1900's Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Vase Elephant Ears with Deer Marked

Each is 9 inches (22.9 cm) tall by 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) wide. Total weight is 3.1 Lb.

They have skip glazes, dark spots, rubbing of paint, stains and surface and scratches. One vase has chips at the bottom (as seen in the photos).

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A beautiful 19th C. Japanese pure silver Kiseru smoking pipe, in pentagon shape excellent condition, in the old days Japanese Samurai use them as a weapon. L8.25”. $285

Chinese brown glazed pottery granary jar, with cylindrical shape, decorated with bands of incised lines, and supported by three legs in the shape of bears.
Lead glaze with copper is the main colorant used in Han period to produce brown glaze. Brownware became popular during the Eastern Han period.

Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220
Size: Height 24 C.M. / Width 18 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall...

Skillfully crafted Shino ware Tea Bowl (Chawan) for tea ceremony made in 19 century by anonymous potter.

Shino ware is produced in today's Gifu prefecture since 16th century and it is distinguished by thick white glazes, red marks and the surface of small holes.

Size
Height 7.8cm
Width 11.8cm

Condition
There is an old chip of glaze on the side.
Supplied with wooden box

Original painting of Ukita Ikkei (1795-1859), a significant figure in the revival of yamato-e painting, a revered Japanese form of court painting. He was also the master of waka poems and calligraphy.

Ukita Ikkei was captured and imprisoned in Ansei Purge and died shortly after he was released from prison when he was 65 years old.
The artist's signature and red stamp seal are on the lower right...

Height: 22.8 cm (9.2 in)
Width: 9.2 cm (3.7 in)
Weight: 700 gm

Japanese gilt bronze vase; well modelled with an Art Nouveau style plaintain lilly (hosta) wrapped around the vase; marked on the base; good condition with some wear to the gilding

A pair of Chinese export boat paintings, see text on flags, circa 1840's. Gouache on paper (not rice paper). Under glass in hand painted frames with gold Chinese 'cash' decoration. Frame size 48x47 cm. For reference see catalogue from Martyn Gregory Gallery London 1986 for similar painting plate 23 and cover(shown here for reference).

Qajar oval portrait of a young couple. Mid 19th century. Oil on canvas mounted on fabric on card with black mount. Image 29x24.5 cm. Areas of retouching. Can be viewed in central London by appointment.

Japanese ceramic jar.

Age: Japan, Meiji Period, 19th Century
Size: Height 33.6 C.M. / Width 40 C.M.
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.

A fine large bronze buddha, Burma or Northern Thailand, ca. 16th. century.

He helds both of his hands in a gesture of exposition or teaching (vitarkamudra) that in India is confined to the right hand. Professionally mounted on round black wooden plint.

Height: 39,5 cm. incl. the low plint and ca. 35 cm. alone.

Condition: Choice! Fine dark brown patina.

Ex. Old Private Collection

Of a fine early Roman style, c. 1st. century AD and with inspiration from archaic art. Light red clay with a beige overlay. die-formed. Standing Aphrodite with her cloak wrapped around her legs and holding a shell in each hand. Provincial?! Head, one foot and large parts of the shells are missing.

Height: 16 cm.

Ex. Private collection, aquired before 1980.

An antique Japanese Isho Biraki (Kimono chest with doors) made entirely of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. Upper section opens to 4 removable Kimono trays, 2 Obi trays and 3 small accessory drawers. The bottom section has 3 large drawers for additional spacious storage of clothes. All original hardware and constructed using straight dovetail joinery and hardened wooden nails.

Age: Taisho Period (1912-1920)

Dimensions: 37 1/4" Wide by 64 1/4" High by 17 3/4" Deep

A Rare Arita Imari Wall pocket. Moulded in the form of a scroll of paper tied with a ribbon. Japan 18thC. Height; 8" (20.2 cm). Condition; long shallow flake to one corner. Kiln grit to top rim

A Fine Khmer Bronze Buddha Triad. The piece is made of 8 elements including 3 standing adorned Buddhas Figures in finely decorated niches with Apsaras, Naga finials and Floral elements. On top of the central altar is a seated meditating Buddha on stylized lotus base and flanked with 2 adornants. Style dating back to Khmer Bayon period And Depicting the style at its Best. A very Fine And Rare piece, a unique opportunity. Don't hesitate to send your offer, we always do our best to offer the...