Considered with remained white slip and shape of bottom, it is seemed this piece would be made in early Ryao, has Tang -style. It has very clean green glaze.
Certification: by Noriki Shimazu the famous researcher with Asian antique in Japan.
Size: 11.5cm(D) 9.4cm(H)
Chinese yellow monochrome hu form vase with wonderful carved and molded dragons and fish on its front and back panels, auspicious elements with coiling ribbons on its sides, floral motif at the vase's foot, raised leaf designs and shapely pierced handles on the neck. Comes with a hexagonal hardwood stand.
Size: 9" height, 4.5" width
A rare bronze (copper & tin alloy) incense burner in the form of a Qilin made in China during the late Ming period.
Condition: the cover is missing and there is a small hole in the base; there is copper oxidation inside the tail and there are traces of the original black lacquer coating between its scales and in some of the recesses.
/ 6 inches high; 15 cm / 6 inches across.
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A large size late 19th/20th C. Chinese Qing Dynasty famille rose porcelain bowl in excellent condition. Signed by a famous potter. D:34cm H:11cm
Chinese blue and white cylindrical porcelain incense vessel with a hardwood lid, carved with openwork lingzhi mushroom motifs and tripod feet. The vessel body depicts a scene of a scholar and attendant standing against a large rock formation. The sun in the sky above and the moon on the reverse side. Two fu dog heads form the pierced handles on the vessel.
19th century
Dimensions: 3 1/2" x 3" x 4 1/4" H (porcelain only) 5 1/2" H (with lid)
Ash blasted and bursting with inclusions, this chawan comes with everything you could want from a perfect Shigaraki bowl. It dates from the late Edo Period (1603-1868). Over a terracotta clay burnt ash gray a smattering of pale flying ash provides the backdrop for molten drips of foggy green and orange shizen yu glaze. The shape conforms beautifully to the palm, showing the master skill of this important chawan...
This is a finely carved Japanese netsuke depicting Fukurokuju, one of the Seven Gods of Fortune, the God of Wealth and Longevity, holding a turtle on his left hand and a staff on his right hand. A turtle, in Japanese culture, symbolizes longevity and happiness. Behind Fukurokuju there is a Karako holding a Buddhist Cintamani or wish-fulfilling Jewel. Signed Masatoshi on the bottom of the netsuke...
Antique Japanese burl wood container, very solid and heavy with visually pleasing natural burl form.
Size: 7" height, 8" width
Beautiful bronze flower vase, long and cylindrical. Has a gorgeous boss relief of carp emerging from water in a delicate sweeping motion around the vase.
From Meiji Period (1860-1912)
Dimensions: 12" High X 4.75" Diameter
Antique Japanese Bronze candle stick decorated with incised key lock pattern on base, middle and top. Meiji period 1868-1912. They measure 3.5" wide at base, 12" tall.
Antique Japanese iron tomiodai candleholder. Includes full five tiered with twenty five iron prickets, used in traditional buddhist or Shinto rituals. Forged iron with age consistent to usage.
Meiji Period 19th Century
Size: 27.5" L x 14.5" W x 26.25" H
Large Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220) Yue ware hu form stoneware vase with two moulded and incised loop handles on the shoulder. Measures about 11 1/2" high x 8" diameter. Above the waist, the vase is decorated with two sets of incised lines running around the circumference. A mottled olive green glaze, consisting of green, brown and cream pigments, accents the upper section of the vase and the interior of the mouth. These accent areas are separated by a brown glazed neck...
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This exquisite casting head is a fine example of one of the most famous metalworking traditions in world history. The details on this head are stunning, from the splendid facial expression, to the detailed rendering of its formal crown. One can only imagine the true splendor of the old court of Ife.
The present head is an early 20th Century copy modeled after the great Yoruba center at Ife dating originally approximately 1100 -1450 A.D...
The U-shaped body with broad flaring mouth supported on three tall splayed legs, cast around the body with a key-fret band and to the underside of the spout with a nine character Mark. Very nice patina. H : 15,8 cm. L : 17,9 cm. Condition: Perfect.
Please see a similar example in the collection of the British Museum. Another similar example was sold at
Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. 13 May 09 Est. 1,500—2,500 GBP. Lot Sold 1,875 GBP
Unusual and original antique Japanese cast iron zen panel gong, or "umpan" meaning "cloud plate", usually hung outside of the kitchen area. Stylized decorations on the front include characters meaning both "sun" and "moon", a lucky bat, gourd medicine bottles, and lotus petals.
Mid to Late 18th century
Size: 25" W x .75" D x 26.5" H
Circa 1900, a large needlework panel done in petit and gros point of a dog sitting on a stool in front of a window and bordered by various floral panels. Colors are cream and varied tones of reds, browns and tan. In a museum quality antique tiger maple frame with gold gilt liner and a wood panel back, it measures 23 x 26". Embroidery sight size measures 17.5” x 20.5".
Antique Japanese single section isho tansu (clothing chest), made with Kiri (paulownia) wood front and Sugi (cypress) sides. Copper hardware with lovely original patina on handles, and locks are complimentary to the original warm finish.
Taisho period (1912-1925)
Size: 35.25" L x 15.5" W x 40.5" H
Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368~1615) Ying Qing pouring vessel with dragon design handle. There is minor repair to the tip of the spout. It is 3 1/2 inches wide and 4 1/4 inches tall.