A set of four fans (uchiwa) made of bamboo and washi (Japanese hand-made paper). Each has hand-painted pictures and signs such as three kabuki "kumadori" which is special makeup of the kabuki player and Otahuku. All have the same written seal marks, however the name of the artist is not clear. Two are painted with kakishibu (persimmon tannin) 20th century. In excellent condition. W:30.5cm H:35.5cm
A Chinese Dehua Daruma or Ta Moh monk carrying scrolls in very good condition, with the mark of He Tou Chung and of Republic era
China agate earrings Qing
A Chinese turquoise glazed vase of flattened form with elephant head side handles covered. The glaze is covered in small crackles and pools at the base. The base left unglazed except for a small section. The base is glazed with the exception of the center where it has been left bare. No markings.
Age: Kangxi Period (1662 - 1722)
Condition: Good condition...
Chinese double gourd vase painted in famille rose with a design of plum rose flowers against a cracked ice design in gilt. The top of the vase bordered in a light blue wave border, with the middle in lotus petals with a border base again in light blue and light aubergine. The inside glazed white...
A chinese Blanc de Chine figure of Magu with a fawn at her side looking up at her. Magu is standing on a rocky base in flowing robes holding a ewer in both hands, the fawn supporting a basket of flowers on it's back. Impressed double marks on the upper back.
The double gourd mark reads "Dehua"
The square seal reads Puji Yuren...."the vastly accomplished fisherman", and is one that was used by the potter Su Xuejin (1869-1919)...
A Chinese moon or flask vase painted in qianjiang style. One side of the vase shows a valley scene with mountains in the background with a man. There is a iron red seal and black writing at the top. The reverse side shows two swallows on a willow branch, again with a red seal and further writing. The vase is completed with a pair of qilong handles...
Japanese Pipe for smoking, with Brass and Reed, 6" long, 5/8" diameter for tip, in good condition.
Two(2) pieces Chinese carved Jade Hardstone Plaques, 7 1/8" long, 1 1/8" high in the center, 3/4" high in the ends, 1/8" thick, there are some small rough spots on the edges. These pieces are made for some art object but never used them.
Well modeled, and with traces of gilt bronze the figure of a monk, perhaps a training monk - or Unsui, or if under ten years old, then called sami.
The piece was acquired in the early 1960's in Japan.
Measurements: H 11".
Tibetan Himalayan low grade large Hard Silver Belt Buckle, Ca. 1930's, 11 1/2" wide, 3 3/4" high, 1 3/4" deep, slightly curved to fit the shape of the front part of the waist, and high relief deep hand hammered and impressed design of double goats in the center with three(3) inlaid turquoise stones, large loose ring is attached on the bottom and two(2) hooks are located on the back inside. The condition is good, no damages.
The size of Covered Box: 2 15/16" Dia x 5" High Box alone, 6 3/4" High with wooden stand. Stand 4 1/8" Square. The covered box is made with Soap Stone carved around the box with Elephant design. 1/8" depth carved. Two little elephant on top as knob.
they are also carved from soap stone. The condition of Box and cover excellent condition. Very little wear. The stand has one little cut error on one corner. It is made in India. The age of item from 1960-1970's.
A Chinese spinach jade bowl. The cup is carved with deep rounded sides rising to a flaring mouth rim, supported on a short foot with a rolled base rim. The stone a deep green with grey flecks. The base with a six character Qianlong mark.
Size: Height: 2.5 inches, Width: 3.75 inches
Age: 18th Century
Condition: Good condition.
Note: I have lighten the pictures to show the mark.
Chinese yellow Beijing glass rectangular container. All four sides carved with lotus blooms.
Age: Late Qing Dynasty
Size: 1-3/4 high by 5" length by 3-3/4" wide
Condition good, no breaks or cracks (The actual colour of this is a very nice deep yellow. The pictures are washed out)
Note: Included copy of appraisal done in the 1970's.
Chinese porcelain vase Hu shaped with famille rose decoration, the floral and scroll decoration on the main section of the body of the vase has a key pattern border around the rim of the vase and a key and geometric base border with bamboo side handles. The inside glazed white. The base glazed same with a six character Qianlong mark in under-glaze blue...
Chinese export sancai glazed pottery statue of a parrot with red glazed beak perched on a rock.
Age: Mid Qing Dynasty
Size: Approximately 9-¾" high x 3-½" depth x 3-½" wide
Condition: Good, please refer to pictures
A Chinese export gilded wucai porcelain plate. Decorated with swallows and lotus flowers and petals. The back left bare. No markings.
Age: Circa 19th century
Size: Approximately 9" Diameter
Condition: Very good. There has been a professional repair (tiny touch-up) in one area at the rim.
Pair of Chinese "Seven Sages" bamboo brush pots, bitong. Both deeply carved to the front depicting the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove. No markings.
Age: 19th Century
Size: 6-3/4" High by 5-1/2" Diameter
Condition: Good, there is some cracking of the bamboo which is expected. On a couple of the pictures I have lightened them up to show the insides and the bases.