A good design of Chinese b/w dish, at the interior with main decoration of Citrus fruits and finger citrus. Underside decorated with three blossoms floral sprays and stylist of Lozenge mark within double circle to identified as 18th century early Ching Kangxi period ware. Condition is good, excepted major old chips to the foot rim and minor fritting to the rim area, normally found on Kangxi pieces, no any crack and free from restoration. Diameter: 21.5cm
A set of two 18th century screens showing through an assortment of amicable characters, the traditional production of silk. Depicted with ink and light color on paper, every aspect of the process is visible in high detail from the sorting of the worms to spinning, dying, weaving, and the selling of thread and bolts of cloth. An exciting screen both from the quality of the art and from the historical narrative contained. Each screen is 67-1/2 inches by 12 feet (171 x 378 cm)...
Two panels from a multipart Chinese ink and color on silk painting after Ding Yunpeng (active 1584-1638). The first Signed “Nanyu Ding Yunpeng” and with two red seals. Measures 94.5”V (85.5”V excluding mounting) x just under 23”H. 19th century or earlier. Very good overall condition. There is some soiling to the mount and the painting has some typical buckling, soiling, and wear. See item #1331946 for a description and images of the second panel...
A Chinese Ming longquan Zhejiang celadon censer. Robustly potted bombé sides, the exterior is decorated with a cross hatched pattern, the bowl standing on three feet.
Dated to Ming Dynasty - 16th century
Approximate size is 14 cm high by 28 cm diameter
Condition: In generally very good condition. No major breaks or chips. There are some very minor surface imperfections due to the use of the item, but nothing that detracts from it's beauty.
Large Chinese Qing dynasty Qianlong period hexagonal form Yixing pottery tea caddy or canister. The flat panels are decorated with four moulded vertical stylized "dan" (tranquility) characters flanked by two bats each, symbolizing happiness and joy. The curved shoulder is encircled with small, impressed flowers. The bottom corners extend onto short, flat feet along the edge of the base. The lid is metal. 8” high x about 6” diameter. 18th century. Very good overall condition...
A well painted underglaze blue decorated, stirrup-handled, "sparrows beak" jug made in China for export to Europe during the reign of the Qianlong emperor (1736-1795). Condition - the handle has an old, probably 18th Century, "stapled" repair - no further damages and no resoration...
Veins of green Kai-yu meander over the body of this spectacular example of Edo period Tamba Pottery capping rich red clay rising from an abrupt base. A few bubbles in the clay reveal character about the torso, the lip powerfully rendered over the shoulder, which slumps to one side like some haggard but still proud old soldier. Four looping handles (mimi) would allow the lid to be tied down. Between two a drip from the roof of the kiln has adhered to the clay forming a point of interest...
Fine Large Chinese Qianlong Blue & White Porcelain Dish / Charger
This dish was made in the 18th century, during the Qianlong reign (1735 - 1796) of the Qing Dynasty. The underglaze blue decoration features a delicately drawn garden scene featuring bamboo, blossoms and a bird in flight. An elaborate floral pattern surrounds the border. Iron-brown has been painted around the rim edge to prevent fritting of the glaze.
Diameter 39 cm (15.25)...
Chinese Qing dynasty Yongzheng period (1723-1735) export porcelain hemispherical form punch bowl decorated with famille rose overglaze enamels and gilt highlights set against a white porcelain ground. A floral spray is in the center and a band of flowers, bamboo, and geometric forms decorates the interior rim...
Lovely wear and patina. H. 11,5 cm. From a Dutch private collection.
The simple black lacquered shrine with its original black lacquer, gilding and metalware.
The finely carved Kannon with her original gilt metal crown. Japan, Edo, 18th century. H.17,6 cm. Excellent condition with expected age wear.
A colourfully enamelled porcelain figure of Zhongli Quan, one of the Ba Xian (eight immortals) made in Jingdezhen, probably for export, circa 1790- 1810 during the reign of either the Qianlong or the Jiaqing emperor. For similar please see Christies, London "Export art of China and Japan" - Lot 184 - 28 April 1999. Condition - there has been professional restoration to the neck and base. 18cm (7 inches) high...
A Bronze figure of ZhouLao sitting on the deer, vividly work in very good condition, Ching dynasty 18th century with for character mark "Lu Zhen Je Chun".
Long: 19 cm and High: 18 cm
A very rare and good pair of Kwan glaze enamel vases with lid. Ching dynasty 18th century Chienlung ware. Condition report available as request. Each High: 34.5 cm.
Fine Chinese Qianlong 18th Century Imari Porcelain Dish
This fine-quality porcelain dish with attractive floral pattern in underglaze blue, red enamel and gilding, was made during the 18th century, most likely during the Qianlong reign (1736 - 1795). The underside has a simple underglaze blue decoration and there is a brown iron wash around the rim edge to prevent "fritting" of the glaze during firing...
An antique cast bronze waniguchi bell or gong, the type used to hang in front of places of prayer and under temple eaves dated 1710. Often these can be found hanging over saisen-bako where the bell is rung by clanging a dangling rope with wooden corbel against the bell to awaken the gods; coins are tossed and a prayer given. Anyone who has been to a Japanese Temple or Shrine may have noticed one. A much thinner cast than the later bell we are offering
A rare Fujian provincial large b/w bowl, well balance and thickly potted, decorated to inside with 18 'Shou' calligraphy
medallions among scrolling pattern plus one in the center. Alike pattern to the outside, all with strong cobalt blue painted to be as handsome and very special look. Late Ming to early Qing dynasty 17th-18th century transitional period in perfect condition. Diameter: 25cm and High: 10,5cm.
The grip carved of elephant, bolsters lacking. The single-edged blade with gilt panels, signed AMAL ABDALLAH (Work of Abdallah) with upswept tip and showing evidence of wootz damascus steel. The velvet-covered wooden scabbard with finely nielloed silver locket and chape. Latter 18th century. Overall length 25.4 cm. Condition III