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.

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

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

Extremely Rare Poupee (doll) from the Louis Vuitton Toy Shop. Doll is pre-1941. Made from a type of plastic (celluloid?) with delicate hand painted features, dressed in a detailed regional costume of Bretagne (Brittany). Her original hang tag reads Je m'appelle/DONATIENNE/mon pays est/Batz sur Mer/en Bretagne which roughly translated is "My name is DONATIENNE and my land is Batz sur Mer in Brittany". Batz-sur-Mer was part of Brittany until 1941 when it was separated by the Vichy government...

Striking necklace by important African American silversmith Art Smith, circa 1950s. The necklace is three dimensional, with the internal opening on a higher plane than the outer loop. The large scale of this piece of 'wearable art' makes this a very desirable find.

Brass. Excellent condition. Choker length measuring approx. 5"x 8". Interior opening measures just over 4" in diameter. It is correctly signed "Art Smith" on the rear.

A very rare Song stone carved mirror holder in the shape of a mythical ox called n Xiniu. The ox has his head turned upward and is looking at the moon which is represented by the bronze mirror above and the stone carvings represent the clouds. It is very unusual to find this type in stone mirror holder as the few I have seen have been in gilded bronze. Size: H. 19.5cm. W. 15.5cm. D. 8.2cm. Condition: No repairs or chips. The horns are long gone as they were either made of wood or ivory...