It's rather rare found b/w dish with fruits pattern surrounded by a white on blue Ruyi heads with chrysanthemum flowers. 18th century Kangxi period. Condition is very good without chips and any fritting to rim, except a very light almost invisible hairline which re-touched up with glue lock visible on the last enlargement, free of restoration as well. Diameter: 21.5cm

A quite rare Ming dynasty b/w dish decorated with center medallion of lion, the cavetto and underside is plain, base unglazed. Ming 16th-17th century found on South-Sulawesi with perfect condition without any chip and no crack. Diameter: 13.6cm

Description: A beautiful Qingbai incense burner was mold in a stylized shape.
By an everted foot and with hollowed –out cloud patterns being decorated, the box was intriguingly covered by a reticulated cover.
It was obviously an porcelain copy from a metal prototype-which was commonly seen from the heritage of Tang dynasty when the Persia culture were affluent.
It was in perfect condition only with some incursions along the rims.
And the excavation earth was preserved for verif...

Charming sterling and enamel bracelet with 10 cascabeles by Margot De Taxco. It measures 7 1/2" end to end and is 1 3/8" wide from the top of the bracelet to the end of the cascabeles. This piece is in beautiful original condition. There is no missing enamel and no chips or cracks. It was perhaps never worn. Signed as shown. Lots of movement when on and just plain fun to wear. One of my personal favorite Margot enamel bracelets.

Offered is a seldom found, 19th century, drug store "tool of the trade" known as a tablet sorter. Made of wood, this pharmacist or druggist implement shows appropriate wear and patina commensurate with its age and use.

Diminutively sized, this tablet sorter is easily placed anywhere for display, measuring just 6" L x 6" W x 1.5" H.

A rare piece and a must-have for the advanced collector of early drugstore or apothecary items!

Four millefiore Decanters in graduated sizes of (with stoppers) 12 1/2 inches (32 cm), 11 inches (28 cm), 9 1/2 inches (24 cm) and 8 inches (20 cm). Attenuated necks with flared tops, matched millefiore stoppers. 3 bottles have Koscherak Brothers (KB) import labels and 3 have red/gold "Made in Murano Italy" labels, the labels can be seen in the photographs. No chips, cracks or repairs to any of the pieces. Acid matte finish to the bottles. Circa 1970's

This two piece millefiore Fairylamp is beautiful when lit! The millefiore have transparent blue centers, surrounded by concentric circles of red, lattimo and gold on a lattimo ground. cased in clear glass. Dome is notched, and bowl has matching scalloped edge. Assembled lamp stands 5 inches (12.7 cm) tall, bowl is 5 5/8 inches (13 cm) in diameter. Unmarked, but have seen others with KB import label. No chips, cracks or repairs. Circa 1970's.

Offered for sale is a stunning 1920's, Art Deco, Apothecary Show Globe with stand.

This beautiful pharmacy display is in very nice, all-original condition including the lovely sculptured glass finial with stopper!

The show globe measures about 21 inches high and and is capable of holding the colored water if so desired! The finial's ground stopper retains its original rubber cork and smoothly fits into the ground neck of the globe...

Qianlong celadon vase with three lugs. Measure H=22 cm Qianlong Period Condition hairline encircling the neck.

Description:

An olive-shape Jizhou vase was applied with beautiful tortoiseshell glaze all over the surface.
By characteristic flat bottom, the buff-tinted body clay was revealed in the soft-feel quality.
They were the characteristics for Jizhou wares.
Upon the glaze being well preserved in a very good condition, the immensely spread crackles were yielded with pinpoint holes which caused from incursions.
It is rare to find a Jizhou bottle in such good condition...

Footed Toothpick holder in a checkered murrine pattern of a red and yellow centered flower on lattimo alternating with transparent rose-colored trefoils on a cobalt ground. Holder stands 3 inches (7.6 cm) tall and is 2 1/4 inches (5.7 cm) in diameter. Examples of this pattern can be found in the book on Fratelli Toso by Leslie Pena on pages 86 and 87. No chips, cracks or repairs. Circa 1960.

Description: An elegant round basin was subtly made to imitate the famous Song’s Ge ware. By a decent profile of a round mouth rim and the steep but slightly curved wall, the scholar water basin was applied with light yellowish glaze on the surface. In the glaze which was reflected with retrospective reflection, charming crackles were yielded immensely all over the surface. It was the unique esthetics for treasuring the rare Ge ware of 11th-12th century...

Description: A blue-glazed tea bowl from Jun kiln was well mold in a decent look. Being applied with light bluish glaze all over the surface only stop nearing to the foot ring, the bowl was decorated characteristically by some splashes of purple glaze in the cavetto and on the outer surface. Subtly rendered under firing in the kiln, the charming glaze effects were harmonized to the blue glaze by the crackled and fish-scales like condition...

Description: A Jun tripod censer was applied with beautiful bluish glaze. Well mold with three regularly separated feet, the censer was in a decent look when some incursions were happened between the glaze and the body clay at the bottom. The darken body clay revealed at the bottom was a strong characteristic for the Jun wares from Yuan periods. Enduring old reflection was obvious in the cavetto of the censer...

Circa 1880’s, this extremely rare, Log Cabin Cigar Tobacco Box with its fabulous, all-original, color lithograph is in just wonderful condition given its 120++ years of age!

Missing is much of the green liner paper to the box interior as well as the lower portion of the exterior brass latch. Additionally, the cabin lid has detached from the base although all aspects of the brass hinges appear to remain intact...

Celadon covered box decorated with twin phoenix, ungalzed base with mark. D= 9.5 cm H=4 cm. Song Dynasty. Condition : firing crack.

Celadon covered box decorated with twin phoenix, unglazed base with mark. D=9.5 H=4 cm Song Dynasty. Condition: a tiny chip on the rim of cover.

These jars have measure heght from 5 cm to 6.5 cm. Condition : Six lobed jar has some frits on the botttom and body. The others are perfect condition.

Kangxi blue and white Saucer D=10.5 cm, condition small glaze frit on the back. Late Qing BW Cup, D=8.5 cm H=4 cm, perfect condition. Late Qing BW jar D=4 cm H=5 cm, perfect condition.

Rare and fine Blue and White Kendi mounting with silver and phoenix decoration. H=22 cm D=17 cm Kangxi Periode Condition : mounting with silver, no chips, cracks or hairlines.

Blue and White Bowl with flower scroll in the exterior and mark in the center. W = D = Ming Dynasty Condition : Restoration to the minor fritting on the rim, no cracks, no hairlines.

Description:

A brown-glazed Yuhuchun vase was in elegant form.
Well mold and being carved on the surface with affluent floral motifs, the vase was preserved in a perfect condition when enduring old crackles were spread immensely under the glaze.
Slight incursions were caused to the glaze and revealed by whitish tint.

Date: Yuan Dynasty,13th/14th century.

Provenance: Yaozhou kiln.

Height: 23.3cm.

A CUSTOM-MADE SILK BOX IS INCLUDED.

A later Meiji period two panel screen, Pigment on silk, signed Hosen (Usui Hosen) dating 1900-1910. Shunkei lacquer frame with cloth backing. Quintessential for the era, the scene is brushed in an abbreviated style, allowing the viewer to participate by completing the details. Muted colors and the lack of hard lines lend the screen an ethereal quality, as if recalled from a distant memory...

Description: A circular storage or seal paste box was made of precious Zitan wood. By a whole block of wood, the box was well shaped and hollowed. In a sturdy condition, the cover can be turned to match the basin tightly. Enduring old patina was yielded on the surface. Date: Qing Dynasty(late 19th century) Width: 9.3cm Height: 7cm.

A carved wooden figure, coloured with red ochre, of a long-nosed male mythological spirit figure. This item was made circa 1940-1970 and originates from the Lower Sepik River area in Papua New Guinea. Condition - very good - there is a split at the back along the line of the spine 9see enlargement no. 8) but no damages or losses. 20cm (8inches) high.

A fine antique Japanese Ivory Netsuke of a Buddha and a Shishi or Foo lion by his side. Meiji era circa 1890 in very nice condition some wear and a very nice patina. Measuring 4 centimeters or 1 3/4 inches tall. A very fine example.

An antique Japanese Ivory Netsuke 19th century carving of a Oni and Dragon lots of wear and patina from years of use a very fine example.

A Japanese carved Ivory netsuke of Daikokuten artist signed in very fine condition measuring 6 cemtimeters or 2.5 inches tall. Daikoku is variously considered to be the god of wealth, or of the household, particularly the kitchen. He is recognised by his wide face, smile, and a flat black hat. He is often portrayed holding a golden mallet called a Uchide Nokozuchi, otherwise known as a magic money mallet, and is seen seated on bales of rice, with mice nearby (mice signify plentiful food).

A very rare Song dynasty celadon Guan type large bowl, rounded side with deep center and glazed base, bowl decorated with raising lotus petal motif at exterior, crackled glaze and covered with grayish green glaze, dark stone ware material.
Bowl is in good condition no chip, no crack, no restoration, minor glaze degradation.
Size: 20.5 cm diameter.

A very fine antique Japanese Ivory netsuke of a Buddhist monk and a Oni figure. Artist signed very fine intricate carving the Buddha has a gold pin third eye on his forehead. Measuring approx. 2 inches tall or 5 centimeters. Truly a masterfully carved piece.

A fine vintage Japanese netsuke of a noh mask devil artist signed a very fine carving. In excellent condition measuring approx. 2.5 inches or 6.5 centimeters long. A fine addition to any collection.

A rare example b/w Yuan dynasty shard of the ewer. Condition like indicated on the pictures. High: 20cm

Made of red Tophane clay, all pieces with matching impressed decoration, highlighted in gold and silver paint. The bases with an impressed flower. All pieces marked with a round stamp in Persian writing. Condition: traces of usage, cup with a loss. Dimension: saucer: 8.1 cm diameter, cup: 5.6 cm diameter, weight: 182 g.

Large white glazed cover box with flower decoration in the center, unglazed base. Song dynasty. Measure : W=18.5 cm, H=10 cm Condition : perfect, no chips, cracks, hairlines or restoration.

Large longquan celadon bowl with crackled green glaze to footrim, exposing grey body and trace of red orange oxidation, ring unglazed base. Dating from late the 15-16th Century from longquan Kiln, Width = 20 cm, Height = 9.5 cm. Condition : Excellent, no chip, crack or restoration

This pouring vessel is in the form polychrome (Wucai) Kendi. It dates from the Wanli period. Measure : H=16 cm, W = 11 cm. It is in execellent condition, no chips, cracks, hairlines or restoration but with loss the enamel.

This pouring vessel is in the form blue and white Kendi. It dates from the Wanli period. Measure : H=27 cm, W = 17 cm. It is in PERFECT Condition, no chips, cracks, hairlines or restoration.

This pouring vessel is in the form of an amber glazed Lion. It dates from the Ming period. Measure : H=16 cm, W = 9 cm, L= 20 cm. It is in excellent condition with glaze degradation on some area, no chips, cracks, hairlines or restoration.

This pouring vessel is in the form of an amber glazed rooster. It dates from the Ming period. Measure : H=16 cm, W = 9 cm, L= 20 cm. It is in excellent condition with the exception of a little crack on the tail of rooster and glaze degradation on some area.

A Japanese Ivory netsuke artist signed figure of Hotei or Buddha. A fine carving with nice details and color. A fine addition to any collection. Measuring approx. 2 1/4 inches tall or 6 centimeters.

A Japanese Ivory Netsuke of a reclining Daruma and child figure 19th century very large size with beautiful patina and wear a nice addition to any collection. Measuring 3.5 inches or 9 centimeters long. A nice addition to any collection.

A Japanese Ivory netsuke of a girl holding a Chicken fine carving artist signed measuring approx. 3.5 inches tall or 9 centimeters. A fine addition to any collection.

An Antique Japanese Ivory Netsuke of a reclining Buddha with a rich patina and warm color great form. Measuring 4 cm or 1.5 inches in length.

A fine antique Japanese Ivory Netsuke of Fukurokuju the Buddha Scholar or Monk good wear and patina a very fine antique piece. Measuring 2.5 inches tall or 8 + centimeters.

A fine antique ivory Japanese Netsuke of a Shishi dog or Lion. Beautifully carved with a great patina. measuring approx. 4 x 4 centimeters or 1 3/4 inches. A nice addition to any collection.

A small tea or wine pot and cover well decorated in Chinese taste in mid 18th Century style with "famille rose" enamels. This item was probably made for export during the second half of the 19th Century (c1870 to 1900). Condition - very good - there is wear to the gilding but no damages and no restoration...

Chinese export porcelain jar with cover, made for the Thai market. Decorated with flowers and foliage in iron red, gold and blue, turquoise and yellow enamels. Vessel inside with some kiln dust. Condition: good, two tiny color flakes, wear to gilt. Dimension: 18.2 cm high, weight: 632 g.

Description: A burl wood trunk was intriguingly made to be a nice tea leaves’ holder which was in full Zen spirits. Being set with tin barrel in the middle and framed on top and at the bottom with the same material, the tea caddy was in a sturdy condition and was ready for use any time. Nice patina was in the wood when the tin’s surface was well cleaned. Date: Qing Dynasty(19th century), Height: 13.2cm, Width: 11.9cm.

A pair of Chinese under-glaze blue decorated double-gourd vases depicting two confronting four-clawed dragons amongst foliage. The bases carry the four character reign mark of the Kangxi Emperor but these items were made later (probably for export) during the reign of the Guangxu Emperor (1875-1908)...

A fine Japanese Ivory netsuke of a Noh Drama character artist signed measuring approx. 2.5 inches 6 cm. tall in excellent condition.

A Fine Japanese Ivory Netsuke of a man with a cane and lantern finely carved by an expert artist signed on foot. Measuring approx. 2.5 inches or 6 centimeters tall in very fine condition. A great example would be a nice addition to any collection. Please view my other netsuke here in Trocadero and at my ebay site.

Delicate Venini vase in blue opalino glass. Vase measures 6 1/4 inches (15.8 cm) tall, 6 1/8 inches (15.6 cm) wide and is 5 inches (12.7 cm) deep, tapering up from a base that is 2 3/4 inches (6.9 cm) in diameter. Ground pontil. Signed with three line acid stamp. No cracks, chips or repairs. Circa 1950's

A Ming b/w small vase, decorated with three flower medallions among clouds scroll. Late Ming dynasty 17th century in perfect condition. High: 7cm.

A Southern-Song 12th-13th century Jian ware teabowl with russet hare's fur. Condition is very good near perfect, only has a tiny chip to inner rim visible on last picture. Diameter: 12cm and High: 7cm.

BW Ming bowl decorated with flower on the basket. D= 12.5 cm H=5.5 cm Ming Dynasty Condition : very good, no chips, crack, hairline or restoration, but with fault firing.

A Rare and Large Dehua vase with carved floral scroll decoration. D=17 cm, H= 11 cm Yuan Dynasty Condition : restoration on the rim an hole on the bottom.

Rare and large blue and white charger with two qillin decoration on the center and four character mark on the back. Ming Dynasty D= 30 cm H=7 cm Condition : one hairline on the rim and fritting on the footrim.

Description: A scholar seal was intriguingly made from a bamboo root. Being preserved with the original root shoots and then shaped to a regular rectangular, the seal was kept in a nice patina and was certainly belonged to a scholar who had unique taste of Zen spirits...

Edo period Kimono hang from a lacquered frame on this gorgeous two panel silver screen dating from the turn of the 19th century. Dyed on the shoulder of the Chirimen silk lavender mans kimono is the Mitsuba-Aoi, official crest of the Tokugawa Shognate indicating the original kimono was property of the family which ruled Japan for 250 years. Below is chrysanthemum flowers (symbols of Imperial Power) embroidered over patterned Rinzu Satin...

Travel set of two EBONY brushes with natural bristles and one comb in a Crocodile skin covered two piece case. The brushes and comb fit snugly in the case. Crocodile skin is in excellent condition with no dry spots. The brushes are marked FRANCE and EBONY, the comb has no markings. Measures 8 1/2 (22 cm) long, 3 inches (8 cm) wide and 1 3/4 inches (4 cm) deep. Circa 1920