Peach bands of silk arranged in vertical columns stagger across six feet of Kesa interspersed with colorful patches featuring flowers and geometrics. The Kesa is backed with sumptuous orange silk. It is accompanied by a smaller piece of the same design called Ohi, a sash worn along with the Kesa. The Kesa is 78 x 45-1/2 inches (198 x 115.5 cm), the smaller Ohi 12 x 57 inches (30 x 142 cm)...

This is a large, beautiful and museum quality Han dynasty pig style. It shows two pigs in the pig style with a fodder holder. The pig style is made of red pottery and it is rare to find them in such good condition and of a good size. The pig style is used as burial object to accompany the dead for their after-live used.

There is no repair or restoration. The glaze shows scattered iridescent silicate green and oxidize whitish pertina on several places...

A blue & white dish, with foliated rim and slightly thinly potted, decorated at exterior and interior with flowers scroll, fungus mark on the base within double circle. Early Ching Kangxi period (1662-1722). Condition with two hairline, normal fritting to rim, further in good condition. Diameter: 20.9 cm.

This is a large and beautiful Song dynasty meiping or plum vase of baluster shape, the sides rising upwards from a slightly recessed base, curving in towards the stepped shoulder and surmounted by a short straight neck with what looks like a double ring. The body of the vase is luted together in two equal half. The upper half has a darker greenish-gray, while the lower half has slightly greenish tinge colour (picture 1). The picture no...

Sculptured black pines rise from the misty forest floor, yellow sky fading beyond; a brilliant modernist rendition of this traditional theme by Yamauchi Issei (b. 1929). The entire scene is performed with colored paper, applied directly or wetted and applied as pulp. Fantastical shapes seem to dance across the two panel canvas. Gold strips applied in the upper branches are sunlight’s last rays reflecting off the needles, the yellow sky implicating late summer dusk...

This is a CHINESE HUNDRED DEER VASE from a metro Washington, DC area Estate. Size is 18" tall X 12" diameter approx. Ca. 1920- 1945

This fine antique lacquer tray features a Gold lacquer rim surrounding a field of jet black dominated by two stylistic butterflies, the underside a sea of Nashiji...

Description: Three beautiful archaic glass beads of Warring States were excavated in good condition with only one minor chip on the surface of one of the beads. Date: Warring States (BC 770-220) Width: 0.8cm, 0.5cm and 0.3cm

Description: A minor sculpture of a steatite ram from Han Dynasty was newly excavated and had been used as a portable phone pendent for a real use. A real piece with clean cut carving which was a Han sculpture's style. Date: Han Dynasty(BC206-AD220) Length: 0.9cm

A blue & white bowl, with nicely decorated and cobalt blue of Chrysanthemum flower surrounded the exterior. Ming dynasty late 15th century. Condition: a piece restuck and restored till invisible, further in good condition. Diameter: 15 cm.

It is a very beautiful and finely potted vase dated from the early Republic period. The vase is of ovid shape, the sides rising upwards from the base, curving in towards a slightly rounded shoulder and surmounted by a short curve neck upwards to short straight rim. The body is pure white and translucent. On the body of the vase, it is a scene of autumn period as shown by a beautiful bird perching on a tree almost bare of leaves...

Description: A white glazed incense burner from northern China of 14th to 15th Century was in elegant shape. Kept in perfect condition except with some frets on the glaze, the surface of the tripod censer was separated with 4 parts. Light key-fret imprints were applied on the surface of the middle sector. Date: 14th-15th Century(late Yuan to early Ming) Width: 12cm Height: 8.4cm Condition: Perfect except some frets on the surface.

This is a blue and white brush rest for a scholar study. The brush rest is manufactured in the likeness of blue and white wares on which Arabic and Persian inscriptions appear during the reign of emperor Cheng-Te, Ming dynasty. The painting is like a scroll work know as the “Muhammadan scrolls” with inter-twining foliage.

An Arabic inscription is found on both sides of the brush rest, in the centre of the brush rest, in a diamond shape medallion...

Description: A jade boy was carved beautifully by a celadon jade pebble. With sharp clean cutting skill, this jade was expressed vividly as a traditional Chinese boy holding a lotus vein. Posed with one foot stepping forward and facial expression described with simple sketchy lines, the figure was shaped by the jade pebble's original size...

Fierce looking old Samurai ningyo (Japanese doll) in rare museum quality. His head is carved wood and the face resembles kabuki actors or Jyoruri ningyo (18th to 19th century puppet theater dolls) from the Edo period (1603-1868). It is definitely a work of art.

The Suoh, the outfit that the doll is wearing, was worn by different ranking samurais at various periods in history. The fabric is made out of Asa (Japanese hemp) and the rest is silk...

A rare and fine blue & white with center decoration of the Horse against background of wave and surrounded by small continuously flowering scroll, underside with same decorated as well. Condition is perfect except some old tiny chips to the foot rim and one slightly long flake old chip to the inner foot rim, unfortunately the half left side area firing into slightly darker than the right side but no any chips and cracks to the body, well balance and excellent glaze...

Description: An old wooden tablet with inscription of Yi Yen Tang-the hall of happy swallow was a classical piece originated probably from a lady's chamber room of a noble family's house. Preserved well with faded golden paint, the feminine word Yi-Ye was possibly from a fair lade's name, or was used as a metaphor for the family's well- being. Date: Qing Dynasty(AD1616-1911) Width: 53.5cm Height: 26cm

A rare blue & white bowl, with foliated rim and decorated outside with Chrysanthemum flower scroll. The center inside with a single flaming pearl and scrolling border to inner rim, actualy the inside cavetto with incised/Anhua of chrysanthemum as well, but unfortunately is not too impressive appear and it's hard to making the visuals. Yuan dynasty (1279-1368). Condition restored two hairlines and one tiny chip to rim, further in good condition with no other damaged. Diameter: 11.6 cm.

Ming dynasty Wanli period (1573-1620) "Wucai/Five colors" bowl, decorated with Mandarin Ducks swimming on the Lotus Pond. Inside the center with Crane & Lotus, Chinese seal mark on the base. Excavated on South-Sulawesi Indonesia...

Description: An exquisite ivory carving was in an imitation of a bamboo section with which a snail was crawling on it. In a simple clear form, this ivory was a scholar item as a brush rest and a curiosity as well. Dated from the 19th century, this beautiful piece was an enduring tradition art form originated from the earlier period of Ming Dynasty(14-15th century). A RARE, TRUE AND TYPICAL CHINESE ANTIQUE PIECE IS NOW OFFERED IN A REASONABLE PRICE TO OUR TROCADERO CUSTOMERS. Date: Qing Dynast...

A very rare blue & white large bowl with vividly 15th century painted style, i suppose it's a top quality one was found on South Sulawesi "Palopo" area. Ming dynasty 15th century. Diameter : 27 cm. Sold in year of 2003.

A rare blue & white saucer dish, decorated inside the center with a fish and underside with four fishes among water weed. Condition with tiny old chip to the rim, no cracks and free from restoration as well. Ming dynasty late 15th to early 16th century. Diameter: 10 cm.

Description: A beautiful covered metal box was delicately chased and carved with traditional Chinese scenes like pagodas, mountain ridges and pine troves as main picture on the cover's surface. Added more with good metaphors like bats, chrysanthemums and flying magpies on the box's outer surface, this alloyed box therefore became a nice cosmetic holder for the use of a fair lady. With tightly fitted cover, the box was in very good condition. Date: Late 19th Century. Material: Alloyed metal or...

This is a Song dynasty (960 – 1276 A.D.) Henan splashed bowl in Russet brown colour. It is conical in shape with a flared rim, supported on a very short foot. The centre of the bowl is covered with lustrous black glaze with splashed brown streak radiating from the centre. At the bottom of the bowl, there is minute traces of iridescent silvery colour (pic 3). On the underside, the black glaze flow stopped short of the foot with a thick pool of glaze exposing the greyish buff ware. Overall, a ...

This is a Song dynasty (960 – 1276 A.D.) white glaze stem cup. It rest on a flared foot rising inwards to a short neck and then towards a everted u-shaped cup. It has a simple abstract cloud like wave motive between two bands of lines. On the underside, the white glaze flow stopped short at about half way down the stem exposing the light buff colour stoneware. A nice piece.

There is no repair or restoration. No chip or crack. Minor firing faults (pic 2 - mid way between the stem), ...

An early Ming dynasty blue & white bowl, decorated outside with Lotus petals around the rim and inside the center with a nicely Chinese calligraphy of "Fu" character, it's so simple but unique and beautifully, brown glaze finish to rim and base unglazed. Early Ming late 14th to early 15th century, possibly Hongwu-Jianwen private kiln ware. Condition is perfect, no chips and no cracks. Collected in South-Sulawesi area. Diameter: 14.3 cm and High: 6.8 cm.

Description: A blue and white covered box was applied with motifs of weeds and tendrils all over the surface except the part of the foot rim. Added with a Chinese word 'Shi' (joyful) in duplicate form on the cover's surface, this box was therefore enhancing the charming of a Chinese mood. IT WILL BE A GOOD WISH TO YOUR BELOVED ONES IN THIS SPECIAL SEASON. DATE: Qing Dynasty (late 19th Century) Condition: Perfect Width: 9.6cm Height: 6.0cm

This is a medium-size Liao dynasty (907–1125A.D.) moulded polychrome earthenware plate with leaded glaze. It rests on a short foot rim, a flat everted base before rounding up. It has a simple floral motive. On the underside, the glaze is in dark olive green with the glaze flow stopped short at about just before the short foot rim exposing a light greyish white earthenware.

There is no repair or restoration. Minor firing faults on the base (pic 5 bottom right hand corner at about 5 ...

Description: A dark black glazed bowl was found from a shipwrecked hoard of South East Asia. Produced probably from Fujian kiln, this beautiful black bowl was preserved with original charming glaze condition only with one minor glaze defect on the mouth rim. This bowl had been cleaned meticulously with boiled water and ready for real use. Some coral adherence were kept for authentication and for original mood. Date: Southern Song to Yuan Dynasty(13-14th Century) Width: 11.2cm Height: 6.0cm

Description: A beautiful agate "Juia" was excavated in intact condition without any incursions. With fantastic image, this pendant or an earring can be authenticated by its manual craftsmanship. Ex. the cutting sections of the agate surface with ridges can be observed that it was made by simple instruments and manual cutting skills. And the polishing was omitted without special attentions at the tips of the cutting ends and at the inner side of the rim. These casual negligence was due to this Ju...

Description: A scholar bronze water dropper was uniquely made in rectangular form. Kept in perfect condition, this water dropper still can be used when you're practicing Chinese calligraphy. Date: Qing Dynasty(19th Century) Length: 7.4cm Width: 3.4cm Height: 4.4cm

An exquisite example with a floral design motif on a gold foil background. Made with silver wire and I believe the box binding is sliver although tarnished. Measuring 4 x 3 x 2 1/4 inches in excellent condition no damage. This would be a fine addition to and collection.

An extraordinary small blue & white bowl, with everted rim and well balance shape potted, decorated outside with continuously Chrysanthemum scrolling and inside with a bloom of Peony flower within double circle, i believed it kind design is rare and less similar pieces has ever published. Ming dynasty Hongzhi-Zhengde period. Condition is good except restored two tiny chips to rim, otherwise is excellent. Diameter: 13 cm and High: 3.8 cm. Note: please request for visuals before restored cause it'...

A beautiful example of this exquisite art form in a floral vase on tinted silver foil background. Measuring approx. 6 inches tall 15.5 cm. In excellent condition no damage. A fine example would be a nice addition to any collection.

A good pair of slip decorated wine cups, both with white slip floral spray on brown glaze, underglazed blue seal mark on the base. Dehua ware during the Ming Wanli phase (1580-1600). Condition is good with only re-touched some tiny chips to the rim for both, no cracks. Diameter: 5.5 cm and 5.4 cm.

A rare blue & white dish, with center decoration of the Lotus within double circle and surrounded by tree various grass and fungus below the key fret border. Underside with continuously chrysanthemum scrolling. Condition: D shape re-stuck and two hairline restored, slightly warped and further in good condition. Ming dynasty Yongle private kiln/Mingyao ware. Diameter: 20 cm.