The is a Qing era blue and white censer with the Bogu pattern. In good condition

19th century miniature Hirado porcelain sculpture of a reclining karako (Chinese boy) leaning on his right elbow. Excellent crisp modeling with incised details - see his superb dreamy face, well defined hands and clothing details. Unusual feature - the unglazed flat bottom is well incised with the continuation of the design. Beautiful glaze with numerous tiny bubbles giving it depth, in excellent condition (no chips, cracks or repairs), very pleasant to the touch...

Antique Tibetan gilt bronze figure of a standing bodhisattva. He stands squarely on a lotus throne with both hands raised in abhayamudra, the gesture of reassurance as if to say "have no fear". Great care has been paid to the many flowing folds of his robes and his tall crown is embellished with ornate details. The calmness of his facial expression conveys serenity and compassion.

Age: 19th century

Dimensions: 12 1/2" high x 6" wide

Burmese bronze bell with clapper inside with stand.

Age: Burma, 19th Century
Size: Height 12.5 C.M. / Width 9.4 C.M.
Height including stand: 34.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). 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.

Height: 3 cm (1.2 in)
Width: 3.4 cm (1.4 in)
Depth: 2.3 cm (0.9 in)

Fine Japanese (whale tooth material) netsuke of a rat; very well carved; nerve fissure present on the belly; good condition

Choson Period, ca. early 1800s

This jar is stoutly potted, having a tall neck and flaring body, resting on a thick grit-coated footring and slightly recessed base. It is clear glazed without decoration. Small gray and brown iron impurities in the clay freely show through the clear glaze. This is a mingei type folk craft item intended to use in the home. There are several stable hairline cracks from age, stained brown in the rim area.

Height: 3 ¾ in., Width: 4 ¾ in.

From our Chinese Polychrome Collection, a very fine Rose Medallion punch bowl, mid-late 19th century, most likely late Daoguang to Tongzhi Period circa 1845-1874, and certainly no later than Guangxu Period (1875-1908)...

Antique,18th - 19th century, Indo-Persian Central Asia or Northern India, Islamic brass Banner - Standard finial” Alam”, composed of conical socket, surmounted by the elaborately cut-out in openwork Arabic calligraphic script, supported at the base by two stylized dragon heads.

HEIGHT: 33 cm (11.3 inches).

CONDITION: In its original condition, showing the age and use.

Chinese Famille Rose Seated Figure of Pu Tai. Mid 19thC Height 4" (10.2cm). Condition: his right foot and end of ribbon restored. Chip 0.6cm to bag and end of robe. Glaze crazed.

A set of three bronze macaques with fine incised detail in their faces and fur. Their postures are a highly naturalistic rendering. The underbelly of each monkey is signed by the famous bronze animalist artist, Genryusai Seiya. Perfect condition. Provenance: Austrian private collection.

Date: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: largest monkey - 4"X 2.5" X 2"
- medium monkey - 3.5" X 2.75" X 2"
- smallest monkey - 2.75" X 1.75" X 1.5"

Beautiful antique Japanese bronze vases with raised design of dragons on one side and phoenixes on the other, each vase inscribed, label states that these vases were presented by Members of Congress of Fukuoka Prefecture, Meiji Period (1868-1912). Size: 11 1/2" high x 6" wide.

Unusual motted jade snuff bottle with red coral and turquoise lid. The lid is carved with a dragon and topped with a small piece of turquoise. It measures 2" tall.

A votive portable prayer altar with a bronze botisattva on the front, in relief, sitting on a lotus pedestal. it is surrounded by incised leaf and flower patterns. Inside is a statue of Buddha and there are two prayer sheets (one hand printed and one block printed).

Period: 19th Century

Size: 13 centimeters high

Condition: Very good. Natural patina

19th century kagamibuta (“mirror lid”) netsuke with wooden bowl and metal top depicting a not-so-repentant oni with a Buddhist gong on its chest and a striker in its hand as he follows a beautiful maiden who holds a branch of flowering wisteria in her hand. A subtle shunga piece alluding to a good intention and a worldly temptation ruining the attempt. Excellent quality work with copper, silver and gold inlays, in great condition...

Sterling silver berry/serving spoon in Whiting's beautiful 1893 "Imperial Queen" pattern. This is one of the most sought-after patterns by this maker.

Origin: America, ca. 1895. Condition: excellent, sharp detail, no monogram. Size: 7-5/8".

Blue and White Dish decorated with flower ont the center and mark on the back. Qing Dynasty, 19 th Century D= 15 cm Condition : 2cm hairline, no restoration.

Continental Silver Tobacco Box, 18th century-style, crafted most likely end of 19th century, bearing unidentified marks, oval, the hinged cover with repousse scene of a shepherd and shepherdess beneath a tree, the base with bands of beading and laurel, lg. 4 3/8 in., approx. 4.8 troy oz. Condition Report; Likely a married piece, the cover of a lower purity silver than the base. Hinge applied crudely.

DESCRIPTION: A large Chinese porcelain pillow decorated in underglaze blue with fish and aquatic plants surrounded by clouds. Dating from the 19th C., Qing Dynasty. CONDITION: A few old chips to the rims. DIMENSIONS: SIZE: 10 1/2" long (26.7 cm) x 5 1/2" high (14 cm) x 5" deep (12.8 cm).