A large and heavy double-sided bronze gong in the form of a vertical drum, perhaps intended for use in a Shinto ceremony.
Each part of the gong and stand has been made using the lost wax technique and this has led to the use of much fine decoration on the surface. The base plate is cast with the maker's name and origin, “Seikyo Yoshida Zo.” Yoshida made this ...click for details
A pair of good quality cloisonne vases from around 1900 I suspect. They are quite heavy at 1377 gm which gives you some idea of the gauge of the body.
They are 24 cm high and are in fine condition except that one has had a couple of slight bruises, shown in the photographs but quite diffi ...click for details
A CHINESE BAMBOO OPIUM PIPE WITH JADE DAMPER, 19TH CENTURY.
A bamboo opium pipe with a jade damper. The jade makes it quite an unusual opium pipe, mostly the dampers are Yixing stoneware. The white metal fitting looks complete but must have been loose and a former owner has bound it with twine. This could be removed and a modern adhesive used to make a better fixing. The ends are ivory.
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A very fine 18th century famille rose bowl, thin bodied almost like 'eggshell'. The yellow diaper border on the interior reminds me of wares from the Yongzheng period, this bowl must be that or very early Qianlong. It is very well painted and looks better in reality than my photographs suggest, you are viewing the pictures oversize.
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A JAPANESE EXPORT PORCELAIN CHAMBER POT, CIRCA 1700.
An Arita export European form chamber pot, early 18th century. It has been badly cracked in the past and rivets have been used to strengthen the repair. The use of rivets in this case demonstrates what a high value was placed on these early imported porcelains from the East. Nice for a flower display.
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A Chinese paper fan with bamboo sticks, the paper centre is varnished in order to stiffen the paper. The bamboo sticks are decorated with a hot point, a technique known in the West as pyrography. There is a worn out silk tassel with a large amethyst bead.
Approximately 30 cm long. The fan is in fine condition ...click for details
An attractive bottle with decoration applied using a buff stoneware. The base with a small impressed seal. The bottle probably dates from the first part of the 20th century.
Approximately 5 cm high. The bottle leans slightly and has a tiny chip on the mouth.
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These three Chinese soapstone seal blanks came from a small collection of items that must have arrived in the UK at the end of the 19th century or the beginning of the 20th. Each has what appears to be the same inscription engraved though on two stones the engraving has been filled with gold. None have a seal engraved, one has a stock number scratched.
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A CHINESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL JARDINIERE, LATE 19TH CENTURY.
The jardiniere enamelled overall with formal scrolling lotus beneath a ruyi border and above lappets. The inside is thickly counter enamelled with blue. This is quite substantially made and so quite heavy.
Approximately 14.5 cm high, 19 cm diameter. Weight = 950 gm. Fine con ...click for details
