A dynamically painted blue and white vase decorated in Kangxi style with seven fish, a shrimp and a crab against a background of stylized waves. This item was made for export in the Jingdezhen kilns, Jiangxi province during the reign of the Guangxu emperor (1875-1908). Condition - there is a large shallow chip to the rim (see enlargements 6 and 9) and also a number of smaller under rim chips; no cracks and no restoration...

A rare huanghuali clapper with three beautiful pieces of huanghuali. The two outer clappers are rounded at the tops while the center piece is flat on both sides.The sound of the wooden clappers sets the rhythm of the music as well as some of the actions of the performers. Age: early 19th century. Size:L.26.5cm. W.at the widest point-6cm. H.all three together 2.5cm. Condition: No repairs. Normal wear.

Description: A wood stand was made in rectangular shape.
Supported by four horse-hoof feet, the stand was designed in elegant form by beautiful curves.
It was tenoned perfectly by excellent craftsmanship.
Being preserved with brownish patina, the stand can be in well use for your wonderful collections.

Date: Late Qing periods, late 19th century.

Length: 39.3cm, Width: 27.5cm, Height: 10.6cm.

Material: Honmu, Rose Wood.

A large, heavy, bronze censer decorated in Chinese late Ming dynasty style with a large Wanli (1573-1619) type dragon. This item was made in Japan, probably for export, during the Meiji period (1868-1911). The base mark reads - "Great Japan Tokyo Murakami Zo". Condition - very good - just minor losses to back of dragon ( see enlargement no.2)...

An early 18th Century plate decorated in underglaze blue depicting a lady and a boy in a river landscape. This item was made in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, southern China for export to Europe (circa 1730 - 1750) during the reign of either the Yongzheng or the Qianlong emperor. Condition - Excellent. 23cm (9 inches) diameter...

Description:
A round-shaped pottery inkstone was well preserved.
Supported by three foot which were intriguingly and characteristically in figures as crouching animal, the inkstone was mold with flat surface.
The surface was used as grinding pool for inkcake, so it was concaved in the middle.
In two-step style on the surface, the outer lower rim was designed for resting the lacquered cover which had been decayed and vanished.
Overall it was in newly-excavated condition preserved ...

Description:
An archaic bronze seal was in a fine look.
By an arc loop as the knob, the seal was cast in a square shape with slanting surface on four sides.
On the printing side, four Chinese archaic(Xiao Zhuan) characters were finely cast.
It reads as JIN DU YIN XIN-the Seal of Jin Du. Jin du is also called Louyang, the capital of Song Dynasty. So it was probably an official seal...

Miniature Porcelain jar covered its body with a Qingbai ( Yingqing ) glaze and reddish unglazed base. H : 4 cm. D : 4 cm. Jingdezhen or Fujian. Yuan Dynasty, fourteenth century. Condition : invisible hairline, no chips, cracks and free from restorations.

A Tang dynasty yue yao jar with four lugs, rounded side with globular body and unglazed base. Jar is in good condition with glazed degradation, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restoration. Size: 8 cm diameter, 8.5 cm height.

A Southern Song Jizhou black glaze covered with slightly thick dark brown - black glaze unglazed base. Song Dynasty ( 12th - 13th centuries , Jizhou central Jiangxi province. Bowl is in good condition with 2 fritting on the rim and 1 hairline. Size: 12 cm diameter, 8 cm height.

A blue & white large dish, decorated to the center with a deer and bird in landscape, found only on this Swatow family, the sides decorated with a diaper border in Jiajing style. Exterior with floral pattern, adhere to the foot rim with sand grit as known as typically of Zhangzhou ware products, Ming dynasty late 16th to early 17th century. Condition is two hairlines, no any crack and free from restoration. Diameter: 27.5cm.

A rare Ming dynasty celadon Ge type dish, unglazed base, excavated from Kalimantan. Dish is in good condition no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restoration. Diameter = 11.5 cm

A rare and very 18th century large scholar's standing screen. The front of the screen is painted red with a gilded mountain scene. The back is painted black with the remains of a good luck symbol. Size: H. 91cm. W. 78cm. Condition: Normal ageing. No repairs. In it's natural state, could use some professional cleaning.

Description:
A cinnabar lacquered tray was preserved finely in good condition.
In rectangular shape yet by intriguingly curved sides, the dish was concaved inside and was with grandeur design of beautiful scenery in the center.
On the border, There was decoration of vibrant flowers, fruits, branches and leaves around.
Supported by Ru-Yi shaped feet, the dish was painted underside with black lacquer.
By original condition, there’re some fret found on the ridges of the motifs...

Description:
A Qingbai covered box was beautifully mold in a form of a pair of Mandarin Ducks.
By greenish-white tint reflected in the glaze, the birds were well depicted in the detailed features and on the overall look.
For authentication:

1, Minute pinpoint incursions were happened while obvious crackles were spread under the glaze.

2, The burial dirt was reserved at the inner side and at the bottom of the box for verification.

3, From the characteristics of the...

Description:
A couple of Chinese mud man and woman was well preserved.
In the hair style of Qing periods, the couples was rendered nakedly.
By excellent craftsmanship, they were depicted on the bodies with details when in vivid facial expression.
In traditional society, the dolls were made for the men and women who was going to get married.
They will need some clothes or blankets if they are shown in the private room.

Date: Qing dynasty, late 19th century.

Man’s h...

This miniature oil painting on bone depicts a polo game set in a courtyard surrounded by buildings. The polo players are mounted on horses and wearing turbans. The surrounding mat has an ornate hand painted border and the frame is inlaid with strips of bone. The polo painting is 7 inches x 2 inches. With the frame included the piece measures The entire piece is 9+ inches x 4+ inches.

A Rare Yuan 14th century miniatur Qingbai glaze boat decorated with detail two fisherman with erotic human passenger. Covered with bluish white qingbai glaze. Perfect condition. Size :8cm wide.4,5cm high.