Silver Mounted Teapot
ca. 1700 - 1720
Kangxi Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
h: 12.4 cm, w: 14 cm
Perfect condition
From an old private collection, Geneva, Switzerland

Early Chinese porcelain exported to Europe were highly treasured. This teapot's mounting in silver is a testament to its enduring beauty and value...

A Very Fine and Rare Square White Glazed Cake Molder: Korea, Choson period, 19th century, A rare and an unusual square formed cake molder with a thick and very refined clay and clear blue tinged glaze, deep carved with A character ,“BOK”, Happiness in the leaf (stylized oak leaf) shape surrounded by a carved leaf shaped line and another carved leaf shaped line with a jig jag saw This type of white glazed cake molder with unusual carved decoration is extremely rare, the bottom u...

A large Korean celadon glazed stoneware bowl with incised decoration of a pair of stylised birds, presumably Pheonixes or possibly Cranes. The bowl dates to the late 11th or the 12th century. The bowl measures 8 inches in diameter and stands 2.5 inches high at the rim. There is one extremely fine hairline crack to the rim that is scarcely visible to to the naked eye. There are no chips, frits cracks or restoration. Additional images on request.

A Very Rare and Fine Blue and White Large Basin: Korea, Choson period, 19th century, This large blue and white basin painted in cobalt blue with a central roundel enclosing the auspicious character “BOK” within double lines, the outsides with two large stylized leafy floral sprays, and the flat averted rim decorated with chained floral scrolls. It is in thick white glaze applied. It is in mint condition...

The pipe made of bamboo, the ends made of ivory. Engraved paktong saddle and a plain stoneware bowl with maker's mark. China, late 19th century. L. 49 cm (20 inch). Condition: age cracks in the ivory, wonderful patina.

A Very Fine and Rare Earthen Ware Musical Instrument: Korea, Three Kingdom (Old Silla) period, 4th-5th century This is one of the rarest earthenware musical instruments from old Silla period, which is formed in a round, spherical shape. It has been incised with three bands encircling the circumference of the shape. At the cross points of these bands, there are holes so the sound of the small earthen beads, place in it's hollow interior, can be heard...

A Large and Fine Blue and White Porcelain Dish: Korean, Choson dynasty, late18th-early 19th Century This is well potted and high quality of warm and semi transparent white glaze applied overall, it bears a character "longevity" underglaze blue on the dish. It is a quite large, and there are some beautiful spots of pink peach blossom colors under white glaze. It is in perfect condition. Measurements: 9 1/4" x 2".

Early 20th century Chinese export tortoise shell cigarette case. The lid is carved with a coiled dragon; two seed pearls as eyes. Good condition. H: 3 ½ inches, W: 2 ¾ inches

A Rare Korean Punchong Bottle Incised with Peony Blooms-16th C.: Korea, Joseon period, 15th – 16th century...

Very Rare Blue and White Square-form Water Dropper: Korea, Choson period, 19th Century, A well decorated Square slab sided porcelain water dropper on four short feet, decorated in underglaze blue with a view of Han river scenery, the sides with sprays of autumn flowers, covered overall with in a clear-milky white glaze. It is in fine condition except a tiny water spout chip repaired Measures 2 3/8” x 2 3/8” x 2 7/8” h. *** Provenance: This Blue and White water dropper was in a col...

A Rare Korean Black/White Slip Inlaid Celadon Glazed Punchong Maebyung Vase: 15th C.: Korea, Joseon period, 15th century...

A beautiful mid 19th C. Chinese export fan. The fan ribs made of real tortoise shell and with painting on paper. But it has condition problem, for people who knows how to restore it would be a great item. With wooden frame. AS IS. W:18"xH:14-1/2"

A Very Rare and Fine Korean Incised Celadon Deep Bowl-12th C.: Korea, Koryo period, 12th Century This is a high quality of and rare incised celadon deep bowl. There are three incised large chrysanthemum sprays between the well line and narrow lines below the lip, is covered overall evenly toned greenish blue celadon glaze, and spur marks on base. It has a short hairline crack on the mouth rim, otherwise very good condition. It measures 7” d. x 3 1/4” h.

Mary Gregor glass pitcher in blue.The finely detailed enamel decor shows a young girl in white in an outdoor scene.
Measures: 10" (25.5 cm) height X 4.75" (12 cm) diameter at its widest point.

1735 - 1796
Qianlong Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
Diameter: 17.8 cm / 7 inches
From a Denver, CO collection

A nice Qianlong mark and period non-imperial 'minyao' bowl, potted sturdily with a bubbly light-greenish clear glaze and underglaze decorations in a deep true cobalt blue...

Ca. 1720s, early 18th century
Kangxi Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with overglaze famille verte enamels
D: 21.3 cm
Basically perfect condition: typically Kangxi fritting to rim.
From a French private collection

An Inlaid Celadon Cosmetic Box and Cover: Koryo Dynasty, 12th Century This is an unusual circular box and cover inlaid in black and white slip with black dots in the white inlaid circles between two white inlaid lines, the domed cover with wide and flat top is also inlaid in black and white slip with a single chrysanthemum medallion centered by unusual stylized lotus leaves. It is covered with grayish green celadon glaze evenly over all...

A Very Rare Blue/White Bottle Painted with Shipzangsang Motifs (the Symbols of 10 Long Life): Korea, Choson dynasty, 19th century Well potted shape and portion with a flared rim to the tall neck and a pear-shaped body painted in shades of cobalt with alternating motis of cranes flying amid clouds and bamboo stalks paired with garden rocks (They are symbols of 10 logevity), the celadon-tinged glaze covering all surfaces except the pad of the recessed foot. It is in very fine codition with...