Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368-1643) covered jar decorated in underglaze blue with bird and floral designs. 16th century. 6 3/4"H. Very good overall condition. There are a few tiny chips to the underside of the lid (see enlargement 8). There is a small production dimple in the inside of the rim (see enlargement 12). It is not a chip or loss.
Chinese late Qing blue and white porcelain moonflask, or pilgrim vase, of flattened globular form decorated with a cracked ice and prunus ("bingmei") motif, which is also known as the Hawthorne pattern. Two writhing qilong handles are at either side of the cylindrical neck. There is some kiln grit adhering to the recessed base. Late 19th century. 10 1/8”H x 6” across. Very good overall condition. There are some tiny burst bubbles at the rim and along the chilong’s back (see enlar ...click for details
Exquisitely formed translucent pink Chinese Qing dynasty (19th century) Peking glass cup on a wood stand. 2 1/2"H (3 1/2"H on the stand) x 3 1/2" diameter of rim. Excellent condition. From a Tucson, Arizona collection. Originally purchased in 1984 from Kenneth Brown Inc. Jewelers & Asian Art in La Jolla, California for $500.
Chinese powder blue Kangxi revival rouleau vase with gilt floral decoration. Dates from the Guangxu to Republican period (late 19th to early 20th century). 10 1/8"H. Very good overall condition with rubbing and losses to the gilt evident. From a Phoenix, Arizona collection.
Pair of late Qing cylindrical form mao tong (hat stands) pierced with decorative holes decorated in underglaze blue and white slip with figural scenes on a light brown crackled ground. A square brown apocryphal “Cheng Hua” mark is on the base. Circa 1900. 11 3/8” high x 4 7/8” diameter. Excellent condition. From the private collection of a former American expatriate to Guangzhou in 1983-1984.
Tall Chinese famille verte Kangxi revival porcelain rouleau vase decorated with scenes from the Chinese literary classic “Romance of the Three Kingdoms.” 17 ¾” high. Dates from the early Republican period to possibly late Qing (Guangxu). Finely painted and in very good overall condition. The base was drilled for a lamp.
Japanese two-section Kansai area kiri (pawlonia) wood isho tansu (clothing chest) with black iron hardware and featuring sliding doors at the top with incised brass fittings, twelve drawers of assorted sizes, and a safe with two interior drawers. Each side has one large and three smaller carrying handles. Late 19th century. 62"H x 34 1/2"W x 15 1/4"D. Very good overall condition with a nice patina. There are minor flaws and there is a separation in the wood along each side. ...click for details
A fine example of Osaka cabinetry, this large Japanese sho-dana (shelf tansu) crafted of karaki wood (rosewood) features drawer fronts and doors decorated in silver wire inlay. The double doors at the bottom left open to reveal a single horizontal shelf separating two equal sized shelf compartments. The sliding doors at the top open to a single storage commpartment. The two large drawers at the bottom provide additional storage space. Dates from the early 20th century. 50"H x 41 ¼”W x ...click for details
Qing Dynasty (19th century) Chinese Manchu style robe decorated in embroidered dragons chasing flaming pearls (symbolizing the Buddhist notion of enlightenment) executed in gold-couched thread on a blue silk ground. The eight full-face and profile four-clawed dragons are surrounded by clouds and various auspicious symbols. The dragon's eyes are accented in black and white. An embroidered panel surrounding the neckline is filled with additional dragons running across the top of waves. The bo ...click for details
Antique Chinese scholar's desk soft wood (possibly cypress) root sculpture depicting the "three star gods," representing longevity, happiness, and wealth. The god of wealth holds a small child representing wishes for future good fortune through healthy offspring. Measures nearly 11" high by 12" long. Late Qing dynasty to early Republic period. Very good overall condition. There is old bug damage to the back of two heads which appears at one time to have been filled (se ...click for details
