A small eggshell-thin dish with a decoration of two birds and two fan-shaped panels - one with a landscape, the other with a poem (?), all in a variety of colours, 19th c. Wing of one bird has been painted as to conceal a glaze bubble, an indication of age. Overglaze red marks: Hirado san, Mikawachi. Diameter "5 ½/ 13 cm. Condition: fine.

Rare and massive 4-colour (white, blue, black and red) hand painted porcelain Hibachi, top condition, Pine branch tips and Crane motif. This piece has smaller key fret designs encircling the top and the bottom as well as very elegant and decorative diaper patterns. Pre 1920, Japan, size: H. 24cm x 30cm diameter

Gorgeous and dramatic antique Japanese Satsuma ware lidded container, stands on 3 legs, decorated with three lively fu-dogs, body is decorated with designs of noblemen on one side and children playing on the other, minor repair to one leg, Meiji Period (c. 1880's). Size: 17 1/2" high x 13" wide.

A terrific folding paper knife, the body covered in the colorful “Caledonia” tartan. The blade is carved from bone and has a locking mechanism just as any other pocket knife would have. These are sometimes called fruit knives, but I’m reasonably certain they were intended for use as paper knives or letter openers. Tartanware became popular after Queen Victoria caused a rage for all things Scottish through her love of Scotland.

Origin: Scotland, ca. 1860...

A nice Griffin, Smith & Hill majolica pitcher in the "Wild Rose" pattern. The bulbous sides are decorated with yellow wild rose blossoms and green foliage against a stippled ivory background. The base has a medium-blue basketweave pattern and the lip is finished in a reeded pattern in the same shade. The pitcher has an applied twig handle and a butterfly forms the pouring spout. The interior is pink.

Origin: America, ca. 1875...

Very decorative-high impact 19th Century gilt Woodcarving from Burma depicting 2 figures (one hand missing; some repair), size: H. 95cm x W.46cm. stunning and very fine workmanship!

Antique Yao Ceremonial God Scroll-Painting, 19th Century, Southern China, good condition, iconographically important in Daoist art. Size: H. 47" x W. 19"

Exceptionally large and serene lacquer antique Buddha dressed in royal robes, intricately inlaid with inset flat glass/mirror mosaics backed with colored foil and further decorated with moulded relief work forming beautiful spirals. The Buddha is seated in "bhumisparshamudra" (subduing Mara); his left hand rests palm upward, on his lap, and the right hand rests on his right knee, calling the Earth to witness...

Hand carved painted wooden angel figure, 19th Century, Burma, good condition, size H. 32cm x W. 13cm x D. 20cm

Antique Shan State Bronze RAIN BUDDHA on original Platform/Base. 18th Century, Burma. The Buddha is refined and serene with downcast eyes and both arms pendant by the sides in "Calling for Rain" position. Nice natural Verdigris patina and difficult to find. One of the back base supports has been repaired, but is inconsequential and unnoticeable. Size: H. 10cm x W. 3.5cm x D. 9 cm.

Rare Large Wooden Disciple, gilded and in-laid with small colored mirror pieces, good condition, origin: Northern Thailand, 19th Century, size: H. 42cm x W. 32 x D. 34cm. PAIR AVAILABLE. To see matching disciple please see our item # 1047180 (search box Home Page)

Fine wooden Buddha subduing Mara with brown lacquer patina, early 19th Century, Shan State, Burma, condition good (bottom of base and back of base shows raw wood, i.e. patina worn), nice specimen, size: H. 32cm x W. 15cm x D. 6cm

Unusual antique northern Thai ceremonial drum, 19th Century, gilt wood with inlaid coloured mirror pieces, top surface of animal skin, size: H. 80cm x 20cm diameter, base shows repair

Bronze Buddha, 19th Century, Shan State Burma, subduing Mara, nice verdigris patina, very good condition, size: H.12cm x W. 5cm x D. 4cm

Bronze Buddha subduing Mara, mounted, 19th Century, Shan State Burma, size: H.9cm x W. 4cm x D. 3cm

Divine Worshipping Disciple, bronze, mounted, AVA Period Burma, 17/18th Century, good condition, size excluding base: H. 12cm x W. 4cm x D. 5cm

Shan State Bronze Buddha subduing Mara with Worshiper on original bronze base/pedestal, good condition, size: H. 8cm x W. 5cm x D. 8cm

Wooden Buddha subduing Mara, red and gold patina, Northern Thailand, good condition, size: H. 35cm x W. 12.5 cm x D. 10.5 cm