A Very Fine/Open Carved Solid Bamboo Brush Pot (Holder): Korea, Choson period, 19th Century, This is a solid bamboo brush pot decorated in open-work with cash patterns and carved with vertical ribs between two key fret bands, applied with a natural black tar wax on the body for protection, and with aged patina. It is in fine condition without any chips, cracks. It measures 4 3/4” x 3 3/8”

A shipwreck Late Tang to Early Sung Green glaze celadon plate, lotus pattern, unglazed ring among the green glaze. It is in good condition no damage, no crack, no chip, no restoration except glaze corossion by sea water.

A shipwreck Late Tang to Early Sung Green glaze celadon plate, incised toaism or lingzi pattern, unglazed ring among the green glaze. It is in good condition no damage, no crack, small manufacturing chip/defect, no restoration except glaze corossion cause by sea water.

This is a nice celadon Longquan plate with the twin fish pattern, glaze intact but with natural manufacturing defect of bubbles bursting and small defect of crack during firing, still nice rare muzeum piece.....

A Song - Yuan dynasty longquan celadon dish with twin fish design, rounded side with flat rim and glazed base, dish decorated with twin fish motif at the center, outer wall with raised lotus petal motif, dish covered with good bluish green glaze.
Dish is in very good condition no chip, no crack, no restoration. few spot glaze shrinkage at outer rim, high ping sound with finger tip.
Size: 22 cm diameter.

A Ming dynasty 15th century Hongzhi - Zhengde blue and white meiping with cover, rounded side with spreading neck and flares stepped edge foot, base is unglazed, decorated with under glaze blue of flower scroll motif at the body, shoulder with lotus spray motif in four radiating panel, cover with leaves and ruyi cloud motif.
Meiping is in very good condition no chip, no crack, no restoration, slightly tilt to one side, complete with cover, very rare to find a meiping still complete with the...

A rare northern Song dynasty Yaozhou bowl with duck motif, rounded side with conical shape and glazed base, bowl decorated with ducks and water flower motif, a very similar bowl illustrated in "Song dynasty ceramics" book by Rose Kerr, collection of Victoria and Albert museum.
Bowl is in very good condition no chip, no crack, no restoration.
Size: 11.5 cm diameter.

The Chinese ethnic minority Miao are very fond of silver and would use any festival to display their ornate silver jewelry. This dragon necklace was used by a young girl child from one of the many Miao villages around the hills of Kali. The pendent is 6.5 inches wide, childs' size, but the decorative chain is long enough for an adult to wear. Because the pendent is hollow, it is comfortable to wear. As one moves, the necklace makes a soft tinkling sound.

Ming Chenghua period ( 1465 - 1487 ) blue and white Minyao ( peoplesware ) bowl decorated with a very nice, typical Chenghua water-plant design. Diameter : 13,2 cm. H : 6,3 cm. Condition : Restored ( Please look the enlargements )

Beautiful antique Japanese 5 piece inro (3 compartments), made of lacquered wood, raised gold lacquer with miniature scene of temples and pavilions in a mountain setting with rivers and lakes and Mt...

The extraordinary small size is so nice on this piece. Ming Dynasty Wanli Period ( 1573 - 1620 ), Jingdezhen ware. Diameter : 4,1 cm. H : 3 cm. Condition : Perfect

A good lacquered bamboo brushpot (Bitong),depicting Shou xing and a deer, delicately painted in a style more commonly seen on large gilt decorated blue glazed vases that are attributed to the late Qianlong/Jiaqing reigns . The inscription reads : "Imitated at (?) Tai Zhengya's Calligraphy Studio of Elegant Living, for his comments". Condition is good - one age related crack and a little wear to the gilding...

Indian bronze sculpture of Shiva Nataraja (Lord of the Dance) in his destructive aspect, an attribute in each of his eight hands, he stands on a dwarf, early 20th century. Size: 39" high x 22 1/2" wide

Late 19th Century Japanese signed Noh theater Mask of Okame, the Goddess of Mirth, a very popular image in Japanese culture. A beautiful example of this type of mask done by a master carver, using Cypress wood (Hinoki) and many layers of Gofun, crushed oyster shell lacquer. A very charming and well rendered image. 8.25 inches (21cm) high x 5.25 inches (13.5) wide.

Antique Korean Black Inkstone Box and Antique Inkstone. The poem on the lid is a beautiful work of calligraphy. It can be read in two directions as "Celebrated mountain object" and "Celebrated mountain extraordinary wisdom", meaning that this object will be used in the pursuit of wisdom. The inkstone has a banana leaf motif, referencing the 8th Century Chinese scholar and celebrated calligrapher, Huaisu who wrote on banana leaves when he ran out of paper. A rare and most interesting find...

This porcelain tea cup and saucer was produced in England by Copeland between 1851 and 1885. The saucer measures 4 3/4 inches square and the cup is 2 inches high. The set is made of fine, white bone china. It is molded in a modified square shape. The ground color is a deep cobalt blue. It is decorated with an ornate encrusted raised gold design. The hand painted decoration is finely detailed and contrasts elegantly with the cobalt blue ground. The shape is unusual and most attractive...

Perfect potted Qing Dynasty Yongzheng Period ( 1723 - 1735 ) bowl with a very nice enamel and gilded decoration. Diameter : 7,6 cm. H : 4,2 cm. Condition : The body cracked, the glaze and the enamels in a excellent condition.

Rokkaku Roukaku Sansui (Fine Hexagonal High Building) Japanese Garden Hanging Lantern of Iron and Sheet Metal with a lovely Cicada on the roof hoop, symbolizing Summer and the brevity of life, reminding the garden stroller to cherish each moment. A rare and unusual Edo Period example for the collector of exceptional pieces. 14 inches (35.5cm) high x 11 inches (28cm) wide.

Yukumi Gata Toro (Lantern for View of Floating) that was used near water. Iron and Sheet Metal with a very rare Double Roof design. The door panels are in the shape of bamboo trees, the ancient Japanese symbol of resilience. A rare and unusual Edo Period example for the serious collector. 15 inches (38cm) high x 10.25 inches (26cm) wide.

Antique Japanese Linen Banner Commemorating the pivotal Kawanakajima War of the Sengoku Period, a period rich in samurai history. War ships are depicted bearing the crests of the Takeda, Maeda, and Kato clans. A vibrant and powerful piece of Japanese history. 70.5 x 30.5 inches, 179 x 77.5 cm.

Japanese Antique Walking Stick of Bamboo and Bamboo Root with a wonderfully carved Shangri-la scene depicting a goddess' arms extending to reach the Heavenly Peaches of Immortality. A fun and delightful work of Japanese art that you can take with you anywhere you go. 35.5 inches (90cm).

Rare Bamboo and Bamboo Root Antique Japanese Fishing Pole converts to a Cane carved with a playful Monkey and Snake and auspicious symbols. The 35 inch ((89cm) walking stick extends to an 83 inch (211cm) fishing pole! A unique find for the collector of Japanese art.

Japanese Antique Ajiro Kago (Bamboo Fishing Basket) with an elegant form and design, signed by Kazuhiro. 18 inches (46cm) high x 6 inches (15cm) wide.

Very Rare and Fine Antique Japanese Basket by Suiko. Top Quality Artistry and Workmanship. This very basket is often imitated (the greatest form of flattery) and is widely known because of the copies, but now you have the rare opportunity of owning the signed original. Truly a remarkable find. 20 inches (51cm) high x 10 inches (25.5cm) wide.

This Tibetan talisman has a sealed leather herb bag hanging on each side of a small bronze sitting Buddha which is also displayed in a leather casing. The Buddha is depicted as holding a small bottle. All 3 pieces are hanging from a matching leather strap so that it could be worn around the neck of the individual.

It is extremely rare to find a Yuan Dynasty ( 1279 - 1368 ) Jar with its original Lid and it is extremely rare to find a piece with such an amazing, best kind of Cobalt blue. The " Ahmadan Blue " resp. the " Mohammedan Blue ". Jingdezhen ware. H : 7,4 cm. Diameter : 7,4 cm. The cobalt blue amazing, the glaze in an excellent condition, but the piece broken and re-glued. Nevetheless still a excellent enrichment for any Yuan collection.

A shipwreck Late Tang to Northern Sung Dynasty Green glaze celadon saucer, family name pattern( quite rare with family surname "wang" incised(means king), unglazed ring among the green glaze. It is in good condition no damage, no crack, no chip, no restoration except glaze corossion by sea water.

A Pair blue and white soucer dishes with dragon motive.qing dynasty. good conditions,no chip,no hairlines and free from any restorations. 16,5cm diameter

"Era of Men's Finery", a small domed trunk-shaped leather box holding four double cased glass bottles. Each bottle with original gold plated corked cap, silver plate screw top and glass perfume stopper. Leather trunk with wonderful aged patina and nice graining, dome lined inside with brown silk, base with white leather, Circa 1910; Size: 4 3/4" wide x 2" deep x 3" tall. Original vintage condition with character, leather closure re-attached, minor marks, minor wear to plate.

Dress up your desk with a touch of Tiffany. This is the elegant Arts and Crafts bronze dore "NINTH CENTURY" pattern Letter Opener manufactured by Tiffany Studios, Circa 1910, stamped TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 1633. Size: 10 1/4" Long. Excellent vintage condition.

Yuan Dynasty ( 1279 - 1368 ) brown glazed Stoneware. The original Lid with a molded decoration. Diameter : 6,8 cm. H : 6,5 cm. Condition : The Jar is in a perfect condition. The Lid has a small repair.

A very rare Song longquan celadon octagonal shape cup, square octagonal shape rim with round flared foot and unglazed base, cup decorated with octagonal shape and covered in green glaze.
Cup is in good condition no chip, no crack, no restoration, some minor crackled at glaze surface, very rare to find a celadon cup in octagonal shape.
Size: 8.5 cm diameter.

A transitional Ming - Qing Chongzhen - Shunzhi blue and white big jar, rounded side with short neck and glazed base, out turned neck and oviod body, jar decorated with under glaze blue of Hibiscus or peony flower scroll motif.
Jar is in good condition no chip, no crack, no restoration, there is faint glaze line near the base.
Size: 29 cm height.

Rare Yuan Dynasty ( 1279 - 1368 ) Shufu ware bowl with a molded Chrysanthemun decor. Diameter : 17,8. H : 7,4 cm. Condition : 2 short hairlines and one large restored chip. The " Shufu " glaze in a very nice condition.

Unusually large 19th Century ivory page turner, smooth blade with a large tapered grip handle. The Victorians used page turners to protect the pages of valuable books from damage; they were also used to protect the hands from newsprint. Measurement: length: 18 3/4 inches. Condition: 1/2 inch crack at tip end of handle. This item cannot be shipped out of the country.

Here is a unique gift for Christmas: a 19th century ivory letter opener in the form a dagger with a charming hand-carved elephant handle. The beautiful curved dagger blade is attached with old nails to the wooden handle. Measurement: length: 13 1/2 inches. Condition: two very minor losses at edge of base of wooden handle (1/8 inch each).