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Antique Chinese finely hand-carved with superb details rosewood sculpture depicting the Laughing Buddha -Budai (also known as Hotei or Pu-Tai), late 19th century (Qing Dynasty).

Hotei sits on the back of a recumbent Buddhist lion, Shishi or Foo Dog, wearing loosely draped robes open at his chest to reveal his corpulent figure, and holds a bag in his hands that represents wealth and good fortune, while three laughing boys are climbing on him.

CONDITION: In good overall condition, showi...

Antique 19th century Chinese or Vietnamese polearm trident halberd, spear, of a rare pattern. The head is hand-forged from a single piece of steel composed three blades; each blade is single-edged, tapering like a dagger's edge, and is triangular in cross-section.

The blades appear from a short tang, split into three branches, forming a trident blade. The branches are decorated with punched designs.

These types of Tridents of identical form were used in China and Vietnam. So, in many s...

Antique fine hand-carved jade pendant from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912 AD), China. The pendant features a meticulously hand-carved immortal figure holding a fish, symboling abundance and prosperity. The carving details are truly remarkable, showcasing the artisan's skill and artistry. To make it easy to wear, a small hole has been drilled into the top left hand for suspension.

CONDITION: It is in good condition, showing its age and use with a lovely patina.

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Antique 19th century Meiji period miniature Japanese Satsuma vase in the form of a small handled water bucket – Teoke. The exterior is finely hand painted with a group of 10 samurais, dressed in elaborated brocade kimonos, highlighted with gold. A raised border adorned with intricate geometric designs, in raised enamel and gold.
DIMENSIONS: Height: 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in). Width: 7 cm (2 3/4 in).
CONDITION: In good condition, no chips, cracks, or repairs.

ALL ITEMS ARE GUA...

Antique bronze figure of Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva (Quan Yin or Kuan Yin) seated in dhyanasana on a lotus base, 18th-19th century (Qing Dynasty), China.

The goddess of compassion and mercy is adorned with an elaborate crown and necklace.

MEASUREMENTS: Height: 12.3 cm (4.8 inches)

CONDITION: In good condition considering its age, showing age and use, worn in exposed areas, with a dark natural patina.

Antique Chinese Six Dynasties Period 220-589 A.D. Xiangzhou ware, moulded and carved ceramic vessel.

A bulbous body covered with olive-green glaze, ending irregularly above an unglazed foot, surmounted by a trumpet-shaped neck applied on the rim, with a band form of eight lotus petals and set with a separately made fish-shaped spout and looped handle. Body with a prominent flange at the midpoint.

The lower half applied with the hand carved in relief five masks in the form of the faces ea...

Antique porcelain teapot from the Chinese Qing dynasty, dating back to the 19th century. The teapot has a tubular body, an S-shaped beveled spout, and a rattan handle. The surface is finely hand-painted with colorful enamel, depicting a scene of a Chinese family in their garden against a white background. The bottom of the teapot is also hand-painted with a red mark.

MEASUREMENTS:

Height: 16.5 cm (6.5 inches).

Width including spout: 18.5 cm (7.28 inches).

CONDITION: It is in...

Antique 19th century Qing Dynasty Chinese opium pipe formed from long cylindrical lacquered bamboo tube with jade end and mouthpiece, the white metal saddle, adorned with finely carved sculpture of rat eating fruits.

MEASUREMENTS: Overall length: 43 cm (16.93 inches).

CONDITION: Shows age and use, with slightly visible age cracks (as common in these type). Please see all 10 pictures in the listing as they are part of the object's condition description.

Antique 18th-19th century Korean silver-inlaid iron tobacco box with sliding lid, Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910).

The rectangular box made of hand-forged iron is adorned with silver inlaid bamboo branches, peony blossoms, and a crane standing beside a pine tree on three sides.

The box has a sliding cover that is silver inlaid with Korean script. The fourth side of the box has a shaped brass lock plate and handle, and small brass feet are attached to the bottom of the box.

Smok...

Rare antique Chinese multi-color scholar's brush holder in the form of the Chinese men's boot, Ming Dynasty 1368 -1644 AD.

Made of ceramic with sancai glazing, elaborately molded-in raised pattern, the boot's toe is adorned with a monster mask and richly glazed in cobalt blue, turquoise, brown, and cream beige.

CONDITION: Shows the age and use, with minor age wear.

In good condition, considering its age of more than 376 years, no damage or repairs.

MEASUREMENTS:

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An ancient Chinese TANG DYNASTY (618-907 AD) bronze tripod wine-warming vessel, Jiao Dou -Diao-Dau, Jiaodou.

This antique wine vessel features a deep, rounded body that rests on three curved, tapered legs. The rim is adorned with two handles - a curved handle shaped like the mythical head of the Jiezi bird and a cusped flat handle. The center of the vessel has a spout for pouring wine.

CONDITION: In good condition, as seen in this photo, covered with a dark brown-green patina, with are...

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty 1644-1911 A.D. (possibly Kangxi period) Famille Verte Black-Ground molded biscuit moonflask vase of the flattened oval body with a flared neck and raised on an everted foot.

The neck is flanked by a pair of handles in the form of mythical Luduan unicorn heads. Each side of the body is exquisitely and richly painted in yellow, green, and pale pink, with a Chinese general riding a horse surrounded by infantry soldiers armed with swords and shields in a rocky l...

Antique Chinese, Yuan Dynasty (1279–1368 A.D.), Crackle – Glaze, Ge Type Ceramic Jar of a bulbous form with a raised short moulded mouth, the - exterior of the jar is covered with mat finish, pale celadon -greyish crackle glaze leaving the shoulders, mouth and the foot rim unglazed. The interior of the jar covered with glossy crackle glaze.

The jar comes together with its old, elegant rosewood stand.

CONDITION: In good condition considering its age to be over 650 years, min...

Antique 18th century, circa 1750. A.D. Edo period, Japanese Imari porcelain jar and cover. Body, of oviform, decorated in an iron-red on underglaze cobalt blue and gilt with peonies, chrysanthemums, and ho-o birds. Neck with three panels enclosing a half-flowerheads and karakusa, domed cover similarly decorated with peonies and chrysanthemums, finial modeled as a karashishi [lion dog].

CONDITION: Some hairline cracks on the wall of the jar (almost invisible) and some hairline cracks at th...

Monumental antique, Chinese, Qing Dynasty 1644 to 1912.A.D green glazed 'Shiwan' ceramic vessel (wine ewer, water jug).

The body of the baluster forms with a flared neck and an averted rim. A short spout shaped like a horned dragon's head, adorned on the front with a large unglazed rectangular panel carved with four Chinese calligraphy characters, and on the back with a short vent tube. The shoulders are decorated with two molded beast masks with loop handles.

CONDITION: Shows age an...

This is artistically hand painted antique Qing Dynasty Rose Mandarin plate, made between the years 1840 and 1880 exclusively for export. The interior densely enameled and gilt with two panels depicting figures wearing characteristic Chinese costumes gathering on a terrace. Two of the segments enameled with flowers and birds.
This is a real Chinese porcelain of the 19th century, and not the modern reproductions.
MEASUEMENTS: approximately 9 inches in diameter.
CONDITIO...

Antique Japanese Bronze sculpture extremely well modeled and superbly executed with stunning details depicting a young Japanese philosopher Kinjiro Ninomiya Sontoku carrying a bundle of firewood on his back and an axe through the back of his belt. The interior of the base is entirely inscribed in Japanese characters.

CONDITION: Very good quality workmanship with excellent natural dark patina, the right hand, carved of bone, is possibly a later replacement.

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Antique 19th century Meiji period Japanese Kutani porcelain incense burner Koro and cover, of compressed cylindrical body, with upright handles, resting on three feet, modeled in the form of stylised elephant heads. The front side decorated with delicately hand painted coloured enamel and gold, with a cartouche depicting the Japanese goddess of mercy, Kannon Bosatsu, amongst clouds flanked by cranes, the rear decorated with a cartouche enclosing birds in a flowering garden. A domed cover su...

Authentic antique cast bronze brush washer of the compressed globular body with rounded sides terminating with lipped rim, 17th-19th century(Ming or Qing Dynasty), China.

Cast in full relief with a pair of chilong dragons clambering along the side with their front claws grasping the rim and long bifurcated curled tails.

The recessed base is cast and chiseled with the Chinese character "Xuan" within a square.

This Chinese character "Xuan" is possibly an abbreviation for the Chinese M...

Antique bronze figure of seated Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva finely cast and skillfully hand chased, 18th century, China.

Bodhisattva sits in dhyanasana on a lotus base. The hands are held in dhyana mudra, dressed in layered robes and arrayed in beaded jewelry, with a jeweled necklace, large pendant earrings, and an elaborate crown.

MEASUREMENTS: Height: 6.3 cm (2.5 inches)

CONDITION: In good condition considering its age, showing age and use, worn in exposed areas, with a dark...

An outstanding antique Edo Period 1603 -1868 A.D. Japanese samurai kozuka knife handle, made of the blackened copper-gold alloy (shakudō). Exterior adorned with a finely executed gold and silver inlaid raised design of a riding bamboo horsewhip and a samurai commander's baton Saihai on the Nanako-Ji background pattern.

CONDITION: Showing age and usage. Please notice that the pictures in the listing are part of the description of the object's condition.

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A rare antique, large cross - crucifix made of wood inlaid with mother of pearl, 17th - 18th century, China (probably Macau).

The cross is formed of two hardwood elements (probably rosewood), a central staff, and a horizontal bar, inlaid with incised and finely engraved mother-of-pearl to depict vines and acanthus leaves.

Both ends of the arms and the top of the cross are shaped like Ruya's heads and inlaid with mother of pearl with lotus flowers and acanthus leaves. The reverse is ...

Outstanding antique, Qing dynasty 19th-century, a large Chinese opium pipe. It is composed of three sections; a huge central wood section, finely hand-carved in high relief with two Fu dogs, also known as guardian lions or Shishi (Imperial guardian lion), among vegetation waves entirely polychromed, enclosed by two massive solid brass fittings ended with a mouthpiece and a bowl.

CONDITION: The pipe is in good overall condition with a nice patina indicating its age and uses, with signs of...

Antique Chinese, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), large, blue, and white, porcelain charger or bowl, Swatow Zhangzhou ware. The exterior is hand painted in cobalt blue with abstract swirling designs on crackled ground and heavily glazed and adorned in the center with a happiness symbol within an unglazed stacking ring. The stacking ring prevents the plate from sticking to the other plate during the firing in the kiln. The underside is simply decorated with circular blue bands surrounding the unglazed...

Large antique Benjarong pottery from the Chinese Qing Dynasty exported to the Thai market, Early Bangkok, 18th-19th century, Thailand.

It is a large polychrome stem dish called Tazza with a scalloped rim and brightly enameled with central lotus flower and foliage.

MEASUREMENTS:

Width: 24.3 cm (9.6 inches)

Height: 8.5 cm (3.4 inches)

CONDITION: In good condition, shows age and use, some glaze flakes. No cracks or restoration.

Bencharong ware is a polychrome porcela...

Antique Chinese 17th century Qing Dynasty Kangxi period. Large, Famille Verte porcelain charger signed with artemisia mark. Fine hand-painted and enameled with landscape scene of a mountainous river with trees, houses, a viewing pagoda, and various figures on a bridge and shore, including a fisherman seated in a boat. All surrounded by a band of twelve rectangular panels containing flower heads. The rim is adorned with a band of latticework.

The base with the unglazed channel foot rim enclo...

A very rare pair of Antique European late 19th century cold painted spelter sculptures on elaborated square bases. The finely and realistically modelled sculptures depict a Chinese man and a Chinese woman in national costumes. The man is wearing a long green robe with gold swirl motifs, grey Balloon Pants and red shoes on his feet, the hair is braided and drawn back under a black hat. His left hand is grasping a Chinese musical stringed instrument (Erhu). The female is wearing a lavish robe, ela...

This is an exquisite antique Japanese Imari porcelain jar and cover from the late 17th century, precisely from the Edo period, circa 1680-1700 AD. The jar is a testament to the unparalleled craftsmanship of the Japanese artisans of the time. The ovoid body of the jar is expertly decorated underglaze with peonies and chrysanthemums in iron red, cobalt blue, and gilt. The decoration seems to be growing out of rockwork, which adds an extra layer of depth and texture to the piece.

The neck of t...

A scarce antique lady informal padded winter robe, 19th century (Qing Dynasty), China.

Dark blue satin silk is finely embroidered in colored floss satin silk with butterflies flitting amidst peonies, chrysanthemums, and other various flowers.

Sleeves finished with cream-colored satin silk bands embroidered with various figural scenes, bordered with multicolored ribbons and light blue satin.

The front - opening with four toggles and gilt–metal buttons and trimmed together wit...

Antique, Chinese 19th century Qing Dynasty porcelain teapot and cover with a large rose medallion. The teapot has a tubular body with a uniquely shaped S-shaped spout and fabric-wrapped wire handles. The body is adorned with intricately hand-painted colorful enamel and gold motifs depicting various figures, exotic birds, butterflies, flowers, and more, all set against a white background.

MEASUREMENTS:

Height: 14.5 cm (5.71 inches).

Width including spout: 17 cm (6.69 inches).

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Antique porcelain Famille Verte puzzle teapot and cover modeled in the form of a Shou character, 19th century (Qing dynasty), China.

The central panel is painted with fine figural scenes against a floral background. Horizontal black lines decorate the handle and spout.

MEASUREMENTS:

Height: 19.2 cm (7.6 inches), width (handle to spout): 20 cm (7.7 inches).

CONDITION:

The handle was broken in two places and then reglued (repair almost invisible), firing crack inside one o...

Antique late 19th century Chinese Ning hsia rug hand knotted with soft silky wool on a cotton foundation. An Ivory field ground with a peach central medallion mandala - like design surrounded by motifs of stylized creeping plants. Surrounded by a wide border in light blue, blue, navy, white and peach colors with various designs including a Greek key. CONDITION: The rug in general is in good condition considering its age with full pile, No repairs, no holes or applied patches. Some loss to the...

A magnificent museum quality authentic antique ,ancient Chinese marble Buddhist stele (sculpture), Sui Dynasty (581-618 AD) centering a standing Buddha in long robe, with his hair drawn up into the usnisa, on a lotus base supported by two animals resting on the rectangular plinth base, flanked by four Bodhisattvas also wearing robes and standing on lotus flowers under a flaming mandorla.

MEASUREMENTS: Height: 50.8 cm (20 inches). Width: 29.3 cm (11 1/2 inches. Weight approximately: 14 lb. ...

Magnificent antique Chinese Wucai procaine large baluster vase, 17th century, transitional period, circa 1650.

The vase is decorated to the body with finely hand-painted four large lobed panels with a band of Ruyi heads, all reserved against a trefoil ground of iron red.

Each panel encloses figures in landscape scenes. The shoulder is decorated with flower heads amongst profuse scrolling tendrils, and the base is encircled by a border of overlapping leaf tips.

CONDITION: In good ...

Antique Japanese Edo period 1600-1868, Samurai war hat Nirayama Jingasa kabuto made of finely hand-woven bamboo fiber with a black lacquered exterior, adorned on each side with gold samurai nobility family crest - moon. The interior is lacquered with red urushi.

CONDITION: Showing age and usage, signs of wear from time and long use, some lacquer loss around the edges, and minor crazing to the lacquer finish but remains in very good condition considering its age, still flexible.

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A very fine 19th - 20th century Chinese inside–painted glass snuff bottle of unusual beveled shape, finely painted with a continuous scene, depicting figures and houses.
CONDITION: A nick on the rim of the neck, absence of spoon.
DIMENSIONS: Height including stopper: 8.2 cm (3 1/4 in).

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