Rare Ming dynasty Chenghua blue and white large bowl with famous "100 children" motif, decorated with children playing in the garden, center with double vajra motif, bowl is in good condition with short line at the rim, size: 16.5 cm diameter.
A fine 18th century Chinese molded celadon-glazed porcelain dish, finely decorated around the center with stylized archaistic dragons encircling a central roundel of a lotus flower, a band of key-fret pattern around the foliated rim, covered overall in green glazed. Qianlong period (1736 - 1795). 29 cm diameter.Perfect condition, no chips, no cracks, no hairlines and no repairs.
A Ming 15th century blue and white stem bowl, rounded side with flared rim and straight foot, stem bowl decorated with under glaze blue continuous flower motif at outer wall, rim with crossing border, center with scroll motif, excavated from east java.
Stem bowl is in fairly good condition, there is a T shape crack line to the rim restored, and there also some restoration at lower part, still a very nice piece for collection.
Size: 15 cm diameter, 11 cm height.
A Pair of Bronze Figural Candelabras with Four Arms and five Lights. Height 16" x 14" wide. Each one weighs about 7 pounds. Features dancing couples on each of the main arms and a piper on the center arm. Late 19th century and probably French. Very Good condition.
Fantastic Funa-dansu from Sado Island. Keyaki (elm) wood with very heavy and ornate iron work on entire front face, interior behind bottom panel contains set of drawers with lacquered keyaki fronts and more iron work, early Meiji Period, keys. This chest has been published in several books and is one of the top fune tansus in the world.
H 20", W 23", D 17".
This is a Chinese famille verte vase, 19th century,, decorated with fu lions on a floral ground; mint condition; 4" high. FSA:A&A
A rare large bronze paper weight in the form of a Qilin, made in China during the late Ming / early Qing "Transitional" period, circa 1620 - 1680. Condition - very good - the tip of one ear is missing - no further losses and no repairs. 13.5cm (5.3ins) long...
At 24.5", this a most impressive piece of ginbari cloisonne. Over a ground of graduated blue, a flock of white doves flutters through masses of lilies.
Condition: Good for such a large piece of Meiji period ginbari. There is a discolored hairline extending most of the way around the upper rim, small oxidized areas, and other less obvious hairlines. None of these imperfections are overly obvious because of the size of the vase...
A large porcelain Jubaku consisting of four tiered containers with cover decorated with a karakusa ground in yellow and green enamels inset with auspicious figures of Chinese boys, karako, and reserves containing Peonies and rocks, traditional symbols of the arrival of Spring. These jubako was used specifically during the New Year festival.
The containers measure approximately 25cm high and 18.5cm in diameter and weighs 2.810kg in total weight.
Shipping at Cost.
A very unusual old Chinese seed with silver enamel bracelet insert with small coral beads in between. In excellent condition. D:6.2cm (L:21.5cm) $325
A Yuan ( 13th century ) blue and white ewer with indonesian solid gold mounts. Extremely nice cobalt blue. This is the real so called " Mohamedan Blue " or " Ahmadan Blue " !
This rare piece shows a really amazing, extraordinary nice blue !
H : 6 inc.
It might be the best blue and white piece, ever seen at Trocadero until now !
19th century
Late Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
D: 8.6 cm, h: 3 cm
From a Connecticut estate
An elegantly designed 19th century blue and white paste box, wistfully painted with a landscape scene encircled by floral scrolls. Six character Kangxi mark to reverse.
Condition report: Great antique condition with only minor chips to foot rim.[Please view all photos carefully...
ca. 1580-1600, late 16th century
Wanli Period, Ming Dynasty
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
D: 33 cm, H: 6 cm
Nearly perfect: some typical late Ming fritting to rim, one very small chip
From the estate of an Orinda, CA collector of 16/17th c Chinese porcelain
A nice Wanli "Kraak" charger of exceptional size, cobalt blue coloring, glaze, and painting quality...
Pair of Japanese antique sake warmers, made of bronze with silver finish, incised all over with beautiful scrolling motif, lovely patina overall, come with kiri wood tomobako.
Size of each: 6 1/2" high (including handle) x 8 1/2" wide (including spout).
Pair of Architectural corbels of mythological elephant baku’s are commonly placed under the eaves of Japanese Buddhist temple and Shinto Shrines to wore off evil spirits. The baku’s devour dreams and nightmares and protector against evil. The baku cannot be summoned without caution, however as ancient legions say that if the baku is not satisfied after consuming the nightmares, he may devour ones hopes and dreams...
A Yuan/Ming Longquan Celadon Vase. Height approximately 19.5 cm. Few crackle glaze and color differences in the vase. Good condition.
A rare and fine Qingpai white glazed ewer of double gourd form with dragon handle and the lid,the flat base unglazed. Yuan dynasty 14th century, Jindezhen wares.Good condition,it just found very small glaze friting on the spout and inside the lid, no cracks,no hairlines and free from any restoration.Size:13,2cm
A Beautiful 16th C. Chinese ming dynasty blue and white porcelain plate, with a Chinese "Prosperity" character right in center. In excellent condition. D:10-3/4"H:2"