Japanese tabako-ire (tobacco pouch) decorated with an embroidered dragon chasing a flaming pearl. The dragon's body extends around the front and back of the pouch. The fierce head with open jaw is located on the front above the silver alloy dragon-form kanemono (clasp). An ivory accent adorns one of the two interior compartments. A circular ivory and repousse metal dragon kagamibuta netsuke is attached by 10 strands of metal chains secured by a dragon decorated squared silver guard...

This rare pair of antique Japanese Samurai stirrups date to the mid Edo Period. The are inlaid with bits of abalone shell. The cut-out below the buckle appears to be the a representation of the trifold Asarum leaves, which was the mon of the Tokugawa shoguns.

There is some loss of abalone shell and there is a crack in one of the foot pads. But they are a gorgeous example even with these condition issues.

A very nice b/w jar with four children playing. Qing dynasty 18th century in perfect condition. High: 12.5cm and Wide: 11.1cm.

An antique ivory necklace made in China during the 19th or early 20th Century. Condition - the original string has possibly been replaced and there is the usual age related cracking and "yellowing" but no damages or losses. 38.5cm (15.2inches) long; approx 100gms(4oz);95 beads. Please note - purchasers from outside the European Union will require a CITES Certificate and may also require import documentation within their own country...

A meiping shaped vase, well painted in under glaze blue and red. The base carries the six character mark of the Guangxu emperor (1875 - 1908)and was possibly made during his reign. Condition - very good - no damages and no restoration...

Oban diptych by Taiso Yoshitoshi (1839-1892) titled “The Story of the Strong Woman Takashima Oiko of Omi Province” from the series "A New Selection of Eastern Brocade Pictures." The print depicts Takashima Oiko leading Saeki Urinaga home in an effort to strengthen him for a wrestling match. The artist's signature and Taiso seal are at the lower left. The lower left margin contains the date of "Meiji 22" (1889). The title cartouche is at the upper right. Published by Tsunashima Kamekichi...

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...

Unusually large Tibetan copper and silver or silverplate mihrab form reliquary, or portable shrine box, decorated in repousse on the cover with a pattern of abstract scrolls. The back, sides, and side handles are copper. Also called a “gau,” these prayer boxes were used to hold protective amulets, personal deities, and written prayers. A strap or belt could be attached to the side handles when traveling. Otherwise, they were usually placed on the home altar...

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.

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.

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...

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 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...

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.

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 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 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 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.

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 fine b/w bowl, decorated to exterior with lotus and chrysanthemum flowers. The interior center with blossom of lotus. Coin mark on the base of Fu Qui Jia Zhi. Dating late Zhengde to early Jiajing ware. Condition is excellent survived from buried on South-Sulawesi, no any chip, no crack and free restoration, unfortunate only with a tiny warped, but no effected to the handsome look of this lustrous glaze bowl. Diameter: 15.5cm.

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...

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 ...

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...

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)...

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 fine one of Annamese type b/w jar with luster glaze even more smoothly than Jindezhen ware products, decorated with bright imported cobalt-blue tone of Chrysanthemum scroll. Vietnam 14th-15th century. Condition is perfect except minor glaze firing imperfection to be yellowish on aside of neck and two shallow flake chips to unglazed base. High: 9 cm.

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.

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. 16cm (6.3inches) high.

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The work on this superb Meiji p. Kutani vase would easily rival that of the greatest studios of the time (and surpass those of today!). Chrysanthemum and other flowers in overglaze enamels spread their brilliant foliage over the whit pebble textured moriage shoulder, Gold fading to white below the bamboo fence-like belt inlayed with kiri-kane gold and silver diamonds. Dew drops of gold moriage cling to the large leaves while plums blossom below. All of the work is both vibrant and meticulous,...

Description: A cut-glaze Cizhou ewer pot was finely rendered.
By affluent carving skill, the potter decorated on the upper portion of the body with motifs of peony flowers and scrolling leaves and stems.
Added on the side with a leaf-like handle, the ewer was used by pouring liquid from the short spout

Date: Jin to Yuan periods,13th/14th century.

Height: 12.4cm.

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A finest quality one of Ming dynasty white glaze dish was ever found at Indonesia Moluccas Islands, good balance potted with shallow rounded sides, the glaze appears with rich, smooth and luster shine with almost free from iron-spots, unfortunate just one spot appear to the interior(visible on enlargement 4) made general impressive to it large dish looks glossy, covered overall with blue brought a bit grayish white glaze, such known as "Thian Pai" or Sweet White. Unglazed white base showing cha...

Description: A lovely Jun tripod censer was mold finely by grayish blue glaze.
A purple splash was on the mouth rim as an interesting look.
In a good shape of bulge belly, elongated neck and flat rim, the censer was supported by three hand squeezed feet.
Rolled, twisted and squeezed to adhere to the bottom, the feet were intriguingly made by the affluent-skilled potters, some finger prints were then left-a joyfully find for Minyao wares.
The spiral molding mark was left at the bo...

Ming BW with spouted yuhuchun potted and decorated with floral. Height is 11.5 cm Condition : professional restored on the spout and a little part of body.

Ming blue and white cup with chinese character mark on the base. Size : 9 cm diameter and 6 cm height Condition : a tiny glaze frit on the rim, other in excellent condition.

Small bowl with white glaze, flatt and unglaze base. Size : 9 cm diameter Period : 14th century Condition : no chips, cracks, hairlines or restorations.

Thickly and heavely potted covered by brown glaze, greyish unglaze base. Size : 8.5 cm diameter, 6.5 cm height Period : 14th Century Condition : perfect, no chips, hairlines, cracks or restorations.

Globular potted jar covered by brown glaze, unglazed base. Size : 9.5 cm height, 11.5 cm diameter Period : 14th Century Condition : no chips, cracks, hairlines or restorations.

Description: A Longquan ewer was mold in a lovely size.
Being applied with characteristic celadon glaze, the ewer was exquisitely mold in a typical shape of a handled ewer pot.
The ewer stands by a well shaped foot ring which the revealed body clay was in pale gray tint when the charming firing-red was obviously developed.
The celadon glaze is beautiful and milky condition were obvious too.
In a lovely size and great glaze condition, incursions were nevertheless happened to the spout...

A rare 'Tang Sancai style' jarlet with relief of twin dragon chasing flaming pearls. 13th-14th century Fujian Quanzhou ware. Condition is very good with no any crack, no chip and free from restoration, just unfortunate with minor glaze flake to body, it is normally considered this kind specimens with thin glaze also taken from South-Sulawesi excavated area more than 10 years ago. High: 6.5cm.

This wonderfully detailed Antique pendant is from Tibet. It has silver dragons surrounding a large veined turquoise stone with a smaller coral stone. Additional small bits of turquoise form the background for the dragons tail. The entire scene is backed and bordered with scalloped bronze. The rear of the pendant another oval shaped turquoise stone in a ribbed bezel. The pendent can be easily suspended from a simple black cord using the 2 attached bronze loops. The pendent is 3 inches acr...

Description: A Zitan cup was well carved from one solid wood trunk.
Being decorated on two handles in bamboo form, the Zitan cup was well hollowed in a round shape and was in a plain form.
By excellent carving skill, the bamboo stalks were vividly imitated and being as good handles.
It was preserved in long time of age and already owned the enduring old purplish-black patina.
Overall condition was great when some old cracks were observed.
Some abrasions were at the bottom too.

Description:

An ivory plaque was kept in perfect condition.
Being preserved in enduring old condition-the darken patina and the naturally yielded crackles all over the surface, the plaque was used to be a pendant.
By rare and good quality, it was kept in plain form which was responding to a Chinese proverb-- Niang Tsa Bu Zhuo, A High-Ranking Material Is So Precious That Should Be Saved from Carving.
An old-drilled hole was found at the top for hanging.
An old amber bead wa...

Description: A black-glazed Jianyang tea bowl was in a rarely-seen unique and great look.
In characteristic size and shape, the bowl was authenticated as a sought-after piece as follow:

1, The steep wall, indented lip and well shaped foot ring which revealed with the black-tinted body clay(old –feel) were all combined as typical characteristics for Jianyang bowls glazed in black slip

2,The black glaze applied on the surface was reflected with a foggy look and were ami...

 

A b/w jarlet with well balance potted, decorated with simple but elegant of lotus petals on the shoulder in perfect condition. Ming dynasty late 15th century Chenghua-Hongzhi private kiln ware. High: 5.9cm.

Yixing figurine decorated with gods, dragon, phoenix and coins. W = 7 cm L= 13.5 cm H= 12 cm Perfect condition, no chips, hairlines, cracks and free from restoration.

Yixing figurine decorated with three boys and enamel. H= 12 cm W=11 cm L= 17 cm Perfect condition, no chips, hairlines, craks and free from restoration

Annamese globular Jar with brown glaze, unglazed base. Very thin and light potted. D= 11 cm, H= 7 cm Period : 14 th - 15 th Century Perfect condition, no chips, hairlines, cracks and free from restoration

Song white glaze small dish, unglazed base. D= 9.5 cm Perfect condition, no chips, hairlines, craks and free from restoration.

Sancai small duck figurine from Tang Period. H= 3.5 cm cm W= 6 cm Good condition and free from restoration.

Changsa small saucer, unglazed base.D= 6.5 cm Perfect condition, no chips, hairlines, cracks or restoration

Song white glaze jar, glazed base. H= 6.5 cm, D= 8 cm Condition : a tiny chip on the rim, no lid.

Qingbai jar, unglazed concave base. H= 4 cm, D= 7 cm H = 4.7 cm Good condition, a small chip on the rim and a ahirline.

A Ming dynasty Dehua white glaze cup, rounded side with straight foot ring, cup covered with milky white glaze. It decorated with a flower blue underglazed on the center. Cup is in good condition no chip, no crack, no restoration, there is a airline. Size: 6.5 cm diameter.

A good looking one of Song dynasty flower shape bowl, decorated with carved of scrolls motif, underside is plain showing teardrops effect and covered overall with creamy white glaze. Song dynasty 11th-12th century, possibly one produced from Hebei Ding type ware, found at Borneo site. Condition is very good, only appear crackled glaze and a firing crack to interior, otherwise is perfect. Diameter: 18.6cm and High: 7cm.

Description: A rectangular brush-licker was made from a multi-colored pudding stone.
Preserving with fine greasy patina on the surface, the brush-licker was kept in a very good condition except some old abrasions and some original stone defects.
Brush-licker was used for adjusting brush wet when scholars were practicing calligraphy or Chinese brush painting.
In usually-seen flat and simple form, the artistry will always come out of the original beauty of the material itself.
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The turret of a lonely outpost rises from the mountain peak formed by this small Japanese scholar rock set into a hand carved wooden base and enclosed in a wooden box titled Ko jinkaku (Small Armored Tower). The stone is 7 inches (18 cm) tall, 5 x 3 inches (13 x 8 cm). It likely was put together in the early 20th century.

A nice decoration of Ming dynasty early 16th century blue & white circular box. Condition with a short crack to cover, no any chip and free from restoration. Diameter: 6cm and High: 4.5cm.

A rare plate specimen Dingyao with vividly moulded decoration of chrysanthemum flowers and key-fret pattern border, exterior is plain and covered overall with ivory tint white glaze, rim unglazed . Song dynasty Ding ware. Condition with two tiny flake chips to the underside and re-touched , further in good condition with no any cracks, no any chips found at the interior. Diameter: 18cm and High: 3.5cm.