Chinese ink on paper painting of fish and shrimp by Qi Liangmo (b. 1938). Titled and signed at the upper left Qi Liangmo, the 7th son of Qi Baishi, in black ink and with two red seals reading “Qi Liangmo” and “Baishi’s 7th son.” 20th century. 27” x 13 1/2.” Unframed. Very good, clean condition with some minor discoloration of the background evident. There is a vertical center fold and some wrinkling of the fine paper. From a Phoenix, Arizona collection...

This is a very rare and highly desirable Changsha kiln 9th century Tang Dynasty bird figurine. Usually these are characterized by such components such as under-glazed yelow-brownish and green motifs with molded design in relief, appliqué designs or impressed designs in relief and also incised or carved designs. The unique feature of the figurine is the olive/brown glaze that is more like yue ware, but the paste and glaze is actually one of the rarest Changsha kiln products that exist...

A Changsha bowl was painted in the cavetto with motif of bird and water weeds. Maneuvered by deft brush strokes, the picture was vividly rendered with simple lines. The bowl was heavily potted and was revealed with rough-feel body clay underside. The characteristic disk-like foot ring was well shaped. It was applied with white lining paint before dipping into to the brownish pigment and commencing the picture.Tang Dynasty (9th Century). Diameter: 15.5 cm...

Large Chinese ink and acrylic on crumpled paper painting of a mountainous landscape scene with trees in the foreground by Zhu Yixiong (Ju I-Hsiung). Titled, dated 1978 in cycle years, and signed in black ink with two red artist seals below the signature. Mounted on a wood backing and framed in a nice quality wood moulding with no glass. Framed size: 25 1/2” x 47 1/2." Very good overall condition...

Double gourd silk pouch with seed stitched calligraphy. China, c 1900. Height "6 ¼ / 15.5 cm. The inside with a paper label saying No 9 Peking China. Condition: to one side some residue from another label.

Japanese ukiyo-e style ink and color on silk scrolled painting of a standing bijin (beauty) by Ohara Donshu (1792-1857), aka Ohara Tonshu and Ohara Kon. Signed in black ink “Donshu” and with two red artist’s seals “Donshu” and “Hara kon no in.” Ohara Donshu was a follower of Shijo-style painter Shibata Gito, who was in turn a follower of Matsumura Goshun. Although best known for his Maruyama-Shijo style landscape paintings, Donshu also produced fine figure paintings...

Chinese Republic period white molded biscuit porcelain seven-piece scholar's desk set decorated in relief with bird and flower motifs...

A carved wooden box with removable lid revealing a container for matches and tobacco slotted in the side to carry a Kiseru pipe. Exquisitely crafted by a man who both understood design and wood grains, it is likely from the arts and crafts era. It is 5-1/2 x 3-1/2 x 5 inches (14 x 9 x 13 cm) and is in overall fine condition, with wear to the base attesting to age.

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. DATE : Qianlong (1736 - 1795). SIZE : D = 24 cm. CONDITION : perfect condition, no chips, no cracks, no hairlines and no repairs.

This is a very rare and highly desirable Changsha kiln 9th century Tang Dynasty bird water dropper. Usually these are characterized by such components such as under-glazed yelow-brownish and green motifs with molded design in relief, appliqué designs or impressed designs in relief and also incised or carved designs. The unique feature of the water dropper is the olive/brown glaze that is more like yue ware, but the paste and glaze is actually one of the rarest Changsha kiln products that exist...

A celadon with crackled glaze figurine of a wise man in meditate position, a splashes purple bluish to the neck indicated as Jun ware. Base unglazed and firing into darker reddish tone. Song/Yuan dynasty Jun ware. Condition is very good, no any crack, free from any restoration, excepted minor chip to foot rim. Height:

An exquisite vase decorated with crashing waves and plovers in blue by Seifu Yohei dating from the Taisho era. It is 12 inches (31 cm) tall and in excellent condition. Quite large for a work by Seifu, it is marked on the base with an incised signature...

Chinese late Qing dynasty (19th century) front-opening Han style lady's jacket embroidered on the front and back in silk polychrome thread with clusters of flowering plants and butterflies on a dark cobalt blue silk satin ground. Much of the embroidery is executed with the “forbidden stitch.” The sleeve bands are similarly embroidered with flowers and Buddhist swastikas on a white silk ground. Three round floral metal buttons secure the front opening and silk closures secure the neck...

H. 21 cm. excl. stand, 25 cm incl. stand. Ca. 3rd century AD. Ex private collection The Hague, The Netherlands. Ex. Coll. Ostracon, Switzerland.

Afghanistan, ca. 3rd century AD. H. 23,5 cm. Ex. private collection The Hague, The Netherlands.

The best one of Tobi Seiji Qingbqi glazed jar and original cover I ever had, decorated with formation of triple brown spots surrounded the body and cover. The glazed is absolutely pristine and very clean like new from the kiln site, really a gem from Chinese ceramics. Yuan Dynasty 13th-14th century in excellent condition, no any chip, no any crack and free from any restoration. Height: 6,8 cm.

An old ghurra showing a seating protector beating the drum , such design evokes the shamanic influence. The shaman is surmounted by a ram. Super black soot patina, Obvious signs a important use. H 25 cm , the protector is 13 cm height.

This is a great archetype of ghurra, showing an interlace of ropes which local name is netti, so in some areas "Netti" becomes the generic name for Ghurras. This ghurra demonstrates a great carving achievement with incredible signs of use. H25 cm wide 8 cm , thickness 5.5 cm An iron metal stand can be offered More information on request Please double click on pictures to get the highest enlargments

A Ming dynasty 16th century Hongzhi period blue and white bowl, decorated with a lovely painted of a pair Mandarin ducks swimming among Lotus pond. Condition is very good, with no any crack and free from any restoration, excepted minor kiln material adhere to the interior rim and tiny flake to inside the foot rim. Diameter: 14,6 cm.

Rare of pear shaped vase, decorated with purple splash to the body and stand on sky blue glazed. The vase is connected with the stand. Yuan Dynasty 13th-14th century. Condition is excellent, with no any chip, no any crack and free from any restoration. Height: 21 cm.

A Late Ming Dynasty 17th century white glazed Kraak type dish, decorated with molded incised to the cavetto side. Condition is good with no any chip, no any crack and free from any restoration, except the shape is warped . Diameter: 14 cm.

This appears to be an incarnation of Shindara Daisho of the 12 guardian deities (Juni Shinsho). He has glass eyes and stands on the original Daiza.. The Deity is 21 inches (53.5 cm) tall, total height with stand is 33 inches (83 cm). Later Edo period (18th-19th century). The left hand has been replaced.

A nicely shaped large Yuan Dynasty incenser in light green celadon glaze with ribbing design to exterior. Small visible imperfections and small chips to glaze on rim and a small one to underside of one foot. Also, a faint hairline is visible on side of incenser. Diameter: 5 inches; height 2.50 inches. High resolution images may be emailed to you on request.

A black glazed bowl with well balance potted and covered overall with a rich and very fine black. Condition is excellent, no any chip, no any crack and free from any restoration. Song/Yuan Dynasty Fujian Jian ware. Diameter: 9 cm.

Fine Yuan Dynasty celadon glaze charger with incised floral pattern in center. Nice symmetrical shape and balance. No chips or cracks. Diameter: 9+ inches; height 1.75 inches. High resolution images may be sent to you on request.

Early 20th century Southeast Asian dancing Nat or nature spirit statue. Hand carved and polychromed wood, this item most likely came from a Buddhist temple. Measure about 27 inches high. More information and photos coming.....

Sizable Japanese Edo period Buddhist traveling shrine (zushi) with black lacquered wood case and copper metalwork. Two hinged doors open to reveal a central standing carved wood Kannon figure on a pedestal base set against a gilt ground. A round metal halo is behind his head and he wears a metal crown and neck ornament. The interior doors are painted in polychrome with Bodhisattva figures. The case measures 12” high. 19th century. The zushi is remarkably intact and stable for its age...

A Rare ivory white glazed dish, unglazed foliated rim and thin potted, decorated with carved incised of a Dragon to interior center, underside is plain and showing some 'teardrops' effect. Three character mark on base. Song/Jin Dynasty Hebei Ding ware in excellent condition. Diameter: 19,6 cm.

A Chinese Canton enamel bowl and saucer finely painted with lotus scrolls on a ruby-red ground and some golden highlights. The underside of the quatrefoil shaped dish with two coiled dragons. Condition: some stress hairlines, the base of the dish with a small flake. Fine - regarding the age and delicacy of the material. Please consult the photos, they make part of the condition report. Dimension approx.: bowl: diameter: 11.2 cm, height: 6.3 cm, dish: 15.3 cm long x 10.5 cm wide x 2.4 cm high.

Seated in bhumisparsa mudra, on a gilded hardwood pedestal. H. 30 cm. Very good condition with expectec age wear and a very nice patina.

Chinese Qing dynasty natural root form scholar’s bitong, or brushpot. 7 1/2” high. The base measures about 6” diameter at the longest part. The rim is about 4 5/8” across at the widest part. Late 19th to early 20th century. Very good overall condition. There is a short crack at the inner rim that extends to the interior of one thin concave area on the exterior. This piece is from the private collection of former American expatriates to Hong Kong in the 1970s and 1980s.

Fine Chinese Tang Dynasty Horse & "Fat Man" Rider with Oxford TL Test

This fine pottery model of a horse and rider was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). Sitting on the horse is a male courtier, often referred to as a "fat man", the male equivalent of the "fat lady"; note the clothing and hairstyle. It is made from a relatively high-fired buff-coloured pottery that has been "cold painted" in various coloured pigments.

Height 31 cm...

A very lovely small celadon washer, decorated with incised panels surrounded to the top and covered overall with nice pale powder green, base unglazed. Found at South Sulawesi area. Condition is very good, no any chip, no crack and free from restoration. Possibly Yongle-Xuande period or earlier. Diameter: 5,5 cm.

Pair of Chinese early Republic period baluster form porcelain vases covered overall in a flambé transmutation style glaze (referred to as "san yang kai tai") of oxblood red and green that darkens to nearly black. The glaze drips down into the flared mouth and stops short of the unglazed base. 8 3/4" to just under 9” high each. Early 20th century. Very good overall condition. Included is the original receipt, erroneously describing the vases as Ming, from Bizarre Bazaar Ltd., Central Park...

A nice early Qing dynasty blue and white bowl, decorated with continuously aster to exterior and the base with twin fish mark. Possibly Kangxi-Yongzhen period. Condition is very good, no any crack, no any chip and free from restoration. Only minor fritting to rim. Diameter: 15 cm, Height: 7,3 cm.

A nice design of Qing Dynasty Kangxi period blue and white large dish, decorated with full of florals spray to the interior. Found at South Sulawesi. Condition is good, only one hairline appear visible on the enlargement 4, and normally with minor fritting to the rim, otherwise is very good blue paste tone. Diameter: 34,5 cm.