A Ming 15th century blue and white stem bowl, rounded side with flared rim and straight foot, stem bowl decorated with under glaze blue continuous flower motif at outer wall, rim with crossing border, center with scroll motif, excavated from east java.
Stem bowl is in fairly good condition, there is a T shape crack line to the rim restored, and there also some restoration at lower part, still a very nice piece for collection.
Size: 15 cm diameter, 11 cm height.

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

Fantastic Funa-dansu from Sado Island. Keyaki (elm) wood with very heavy and ornate iron work on entire front face, interior behind bottom panel contains set of drawers with lacquered keyaki fronts and more iron work, early Meiji Period, keys. This chest has been published in several books and is one of the top fune tansus in the world. H 20", W 23", D 17".

This is a Chinese famille verte vase, 19th century,, decorated with fu lions on a floral ground; mint condition; 4" high. FSA:A&A

A rare large bronze paper weight in the form of a Qilin, made in China during the late Ming / early Qing "Transitional" period, circa 1620 - 1680. Condition - very good - the tip of one ear is missing - no further losses and no repairs. 13.5cm (5.3ins) long...

At 24.5", this a most impressive piece of ginbari cloisonne. Over a ground of graduated blue, a flock of white doves flutters through masses of lilies.

Condition: Good for such a large piece of Meiji period ginbari. There is a discolored hairline extending most of the way around the upper rim, small oxidized areas, and other less obvious hairlines. None of these imperfections are overly obvious because of the size of the vase...

A large porcelain Jubaku consisting of four tiered containers with cover decorated with a karakusa ground in yellow and green enamels inset with auspicious figures of Chinese boys, karako, and reserves containing Peonies and rocks, traditional symbols of the arrival of Spring. These jubako was used specifically during the New Year festival. The containers measure approximately 25cm high and 18.5cm in diameter and weighs 2.810kg in total weight. Shipping at Cost.

A very unusual old Chinese seed with silver enamel bracelet insert with small coral beads in between. In excellent condition. D:6.2cm (L:21.5cm) $325

From our Chinese Monochrome Collection, a fine blanc de chine (dehua) porcelain figure of a seated dignitary, Kangxi Period (1662-1722), seated on a low plinth and crisply modeled with an elaborate dragon badge to chest, a ruyi scepter in his left hand, and a pensive downward gaze. Holes under the ears and around the mouth were originally for placement of animal hair to form the beard...

A very decorative vase. Nice very well potted Gu shape, the white glazed body finely and brightly enamelled with a leafy floral decoration. Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period ( 1723 - 1735 ) H : 24,2 cm. Condition : One very old chip to the base which can be seen on the last enlargement and there is a re-paint to the pink colored rim ( maybe to cover a insignificant rim fritting). Further is the piece in perfect condition ( no crack, nice glaze and enamels )

A rare Song dynasty Hutian kiln qingbai dish, rounded side with deep center and unglazed base, dish decorated with fine carved two fish motif, dish covered with good bluish white qingbai glaze, good condition with small glaze fritt at the rim please see picture for detail, size: 19 cm diameter.

Rare yue yao "MISE" large covered box with lotus flower motive. Five dynasties. 18cm diameter, 13,5cm high. Conditions with degradations glaze, hairlines at the center base. Free from restorations.

Good conditions except very small chips at the lid. 12 cm wide from spout to end of the handle. 5 cm high.

A fine Derby porcelain dish painted by Zachariah Boreman, marked on the reverse with a blue crowned "D" and pattern number 343. The kidney-shaped dish has a beautiful soft green wide border with a gilded edge. The white ground within the green border has elaborate drape and swag gilding on the outside edge, and gilded foliage surrounding the kidney shaped cartouche in the center. The cartouche has a scene identified on the reverse as Solfatara, Italy...

 

Pair of Japanese antique sake warmers, made of bronze with silver finish, incised all over with beautiful scrolling motif, lovely patina overall, come with kiri wood tomobako. Size of each: 6 1/2" high (including handle) x 8 1/2" wide (including spout).

Hand painted picchavi cloth showing Krishna as Shrinathji being worshipped in his shrine at Nathdawara during annakuta the mountain of food ceremony. 150x100cm. Backed onto red cotton with hanging loops. Reasonable condition for age and use, small splits at base.

Pair of Architectural corbels of mythological elephant baku’s are commonly placed under the eaves of Japanese Buddhist temple and Shinto Shrines to wore off evil spirits. The baku’s devour dreams and nightmares and protector against evil. The baku cannot be summoned without caution, however as ancient legions say that if the baku is not satisfied after consuming the nightmares, he may devour ones hopes and dreams...

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.

Very rare and early piece, nicely cast, finely engraved and with a good patina. The Krishna figure has two silver bracelets on each arm. H. 24 cm. Condition: left index finger restored. Provenance: Belgian private collection. I will get more pieces from this collection in the future. Please e-mail me for more info.

Yuan dynasty lonquan celadon jarlet decorated with dragon motive. 8,5cm body diameter, 7,5cm high. covered with nice bluish green glaze. Good conditions.

A Victorian or Edwardian Ladies Remontoir (10 Ruby) Pocket Watch with finely Enameled Dial and 18 Carat Gold Case. This watch was made in France during either the late 19th or early 20th Century, circa 1875-1910. Condition: very good - there is minor age wear to the case; the dial is in excellent undamaged condition and the movement is in very good working order. 2.5cm (1 inch) diameter Total weight: 21 grams (0.75 ounces)

A superb museum piece. Not only the shape of this piece is extremely rare. This piece belongs also to the few Song Dynasty Dehua ware pieces, the earliest kind of Dehua ware. A very hard, high fired clay on this piece did allow a extremely thinly potting of the body. H : 9 cm. Diameter of the body : 10,2 cm...

A Famille Rose Jar, Qing Dynasty. Height approximately 33.8 cm and diameter approximately 25.8 cm. Good condition.

Ca. 1890 - 1920
Guangxu - Republic Period
Porcelain with overglaze famille rose enamels
H: 31 cm, w: 20 cm
Perfect condition
From a Carmel, California estate


This lidded ginger jar is robustly painted with numerous roosters amongst flowers and rock-work. In Chinese symbology, roosters represent success as well as ambition...

Beautiful Japanese Seated Gilt Amida Buddha on a Lotus Throne Stand with Gilt Mandorla, good condition with some losses, patina from incense smoke, height of buddha 17", size height 41", 21 1/2" width, 19" depth, Edo Period, circa 1800s.

Chinese Dark brown clay yixing teapot with mark at the base.Good conditions,with just small chipped inside the lid.16cm wide.9cm body diameter.9cm high.

Early ming blue and white dish decorated with Fish within an aquatic scene of water plant and continuous flowers at the outer wall. 32 cm diameter. Dish has five hairline and fritting chipped at the rim on restorations.

A very unusual group of 3 old wooden boxes with lid and beautiful four seasons design silk embroidery on each side, in excellent condition. H:11-1/2" W:7-1/4"

A large porcelain jar with original cover (and fitted wood stand) painted in Kangxi style in underglaze blue with flowering "prunus" branches. This item was made for export in the late 19th or early 20th Century, probably during the reign of the Guangxu emperor (1875-1908). Condition - excellent - no damages and no repairs or restoration...

Fabulous large Polyphon music box with beautiful marquetry flowers on the lid. This walnut and burl music box is one of the best I've ever seen. It measures 25" wide x 27" deep x 14" tall. It comes with ten 19 1/2" discs and is in beautiful condition.

Guan type with golden brown glaze covering foot rim, decorated with incised flower. MEASUREMENT : Diameter = 12 cm PERIOD : 14 th-15 th Century Longquan Kilns, Zhejiang CONDITION : no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restoration.

17th c KANGXI BLUE AND WHITE PHEASANT PLATE (KBW021426)
ca. 1690-1700s, late 17th century
Mid Kangxi Period, Qing Dynasty Porcelain with
underglaze cobalt blue Diameter: 28 cm / 11 in
From an Dorset, UK estate

A large 11-inch 1690s Kangxi blue and white “pheasants” plate, decorated in a shade of intense blue found only in select Kangxi blue and white wares, and covered with extremely fine luminous glaze...

A Song or earlier pottery or proto-porcelain ewer, the tall neck with concentric raised bands running around,the c-shaped strap handle with twin raised beads to the outside, a short spout to the other shoulder. The ewer covered in a crackled cream glaze over a grey body. Height: 25 cm Width / Diameter: 12.5 cm

Two Beautiful late 19th to early 20th C. Signed Chinese porcelain snuff bottles. Charming detail, animated. One with colorful figures against green-colored ground, other is with nine lions playing a ball. Both are handcrafted but both without top. Both in excellent condition. Dimensions: H: 2-1/3".

A rare Yuan dynasty iron spots very large melon shape ewer, rounded side with globular body and unglazed base, ewer decorated with under glaze iron spots motif, two lugs on the neck and covered with qingbai glaze.
Ewer is in good condition with restoration on the spout and handle, no damage no chip, no crack on the body, still a very desirable piece for collection, its very rare to find a Yuan melon shape ewer in this very large size.
Size: 12 cm height, 13 cm diameter for the body.