Large Chinese late Qing dynasty slightly rounded cylindrical form jar with lid decorated in underglaze blue in a continuous landscape scene with historic warriors from the Three Kingdoms Period fighting on foot and on horseback set against a white porcelain ground with a grayish tint. The interior and base are glazed. 12" high x about 10 1/2" diameter. Weighs 11 lbs. Late 19th to early 20th century. Solidly potted and in very good overall condition...

This porcelain plate was produced in Germany in the late 19th century. It has a maker’s mark under the glaze we do not recognize. The plate is 8 1/2 inches in diameter. It has a beautiful reticulated border that is quite elaborate. The center of the plate is painted with a garden scene with lovers under a tree. The painting is expertly done. There is lacy gold trim around the inside of the plate...

Early 19th century decent size wooden netsuke representing a theatrical mask of horned demon Hannya. Wonderful crisp detailing, eyes are inlaid with brass giving them an eery intensity, beautiful lustrous patina from wear. Height 2 3/8 inches.

An antique Japanese single section Choba Tansu (merchant chest) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Kiri (Paulownia) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Hirute handles and natural Urushi lacquer finish. Sliding main doors hide 6 drawers of varying sizes and a shelf where merchant books and records were kept. Three side by side drawers below the doors were used to keep valuables and store inventory...

A pair of 19th C. Chinese Manchuria ladies shoes, with embroidery in good condition, considered its old age. $450

Painting in ink and polychromy on paper framed with silk of Fugen Bostasu (Great Bodhisattva) accompanied by two attendants. His elephant out of a cloud. Japan. Edo 19th century. Overall dimensions: L52 (20.4")x H137cm (53.7"). painting Dimensions: L37,5 (14.7")x H91cm (35.7").

This pair of Famille Rose Mille Fleures (thousand flowers) demitasse are late Qing Dynasty products. The saucers are 4 3/4 inches in diameter and 1 inch high, the cups are 2 1/4 inches high and 2 1/8 inches wide. They depict a large pink peony in the center while chrysanthemum, lily, hibiscus, iris and several unknown flowers cover entire bodies. The cups have bamboo design handles. There are Guang Xu (1875~1908) marks and three separate floral (peony) designs on the bottoms...

Antique Japanese Shō, mouth organ (flute) used in Gagaku (classical performances traditionally for the imperial court). A musician blows through the silver lined protruding mouthpiece. The air travels through the bamboo tubes creating notes (said to sound like the Ho bird or phoenix). Skillful musicians are able to blow air in and out of the mouth pieces creating sustained, uninterrupted notes.
The arrangement of bamboo tubes are said to resemble the folded wings of the phoenix...

19th century wooden netsuke of a seated puppy. Wonderful piece with excellently captured facial expression and chunkiness of a young pup. Eyes are inlaid with bronze, rich dark hardwood, beautiful wear and patina. Tiny loss to 2 toes on its right hind foot, couple of nicks here and there. Height 1 5/16 inches.

19th century miniature Hirado porcelain sculpture / brushrest in a shape of a karako (Chinese boy) lying on his stomach with his head and feet raised. Excellent crisp modeling with incised details - see his superb face with inquisitive look, well defined collar and knot on the back. Excellent underglaze blue (see the perfect swirls of his hair knots), brown and black. Beautiful glaze with numerous tiny bubbles giving it depth, unglazed bottom, in excellent condition, very pleasant to the touch...

Antique Japanese small lacquer tebako (accessory box) with image of a crane standing on the bank of a lake or stream. Looking up at the crane from the swirling water, is an ancient turtle. A pine tree and fruit tree grow on the hillside behind the crane. Fine gold maki-e lacquer with dense gold nishiji on a black lacquer ground. The interior of the box is entirely covered in gold nishiji. The rim of both the bottom and lid of the box is edged in silver...

This porcelain tea pot was produced in France by Bawo & Dotter Elite Works Limoges in the late 19th century. The pot measures 7 1/2 inches from the handle to the spout and is 4 1/2 inches high. It is made of fine, white hard paste porcelain. It is decorated with factory transfer decoration that is accented with gold. The designs are intricate and resemble tapestry...

This Zeh Scherzer & Co vase depicts figs falling out of a basket. It is 8" tall. It is hallmarked Z.S. & Co / Bavaria. It is circa 1880.

HORNED TRAINEE MONK

Details unknown, but I think he must be a very great old man, since it has remained for long years until today as a wood carving statue. Edo period, 19th century. approx. H 25 x 11 x 8cm (9.84 x 4.33 x 3.14in)


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A rare antique Japanese Sakata Kasane Tansu (chest on chest) made of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. All original thick gauge hand made iron hardware with beautiful Chrysanthemum knobs on the lock plates. Constructed using thick solid Paulownia wood for the drawer fronts, the case was made using traditional dovetail joinery with all parts secured by hardened wooden nails. The top section features 2 side carrying handles on each side and both sections have side swivel handles for ease of carrying.

Very Nice patina on this old Tibetan Dorje. It is 7 inches long. The Tibetan Dorje is the equivalent of the India Buddhist symbol of Vajra or Thunderbolt which represents the masculine force....

1900's Japanese Satsuma Earthenware Mini Vase with Bird & Flower Marked Nakamura Baikei 中村楳渓

It is 2.3 inches (5.9 cm) tall by 1.7 inches (4.4 cm) wide. It is 34 gram.

It has rubbing gold and paint, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1900's Chinese Gilt Coral Red Famille Rose Porcelain Box with Lady Figure Marked

It is 4.6 inches (11.8 cm) tall by 8.7 inches (22 cm) wide. It is 4 Lb.

It has dark spots, skip glazes, firing cracks, loss of paint, and rubbing of gilding (as seen in the photos).

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