Old Japanese teppo (pistol) style candle holders which appear to be made from old pieces. Each piece is 21 inches long and quite heavy. These will probably work well along the wall of a country style room.

A nice crackle Northern Song Dynasty foliage bowl with carved flora design

From our Early Chinese Collection, a large and magnificent Southern Song Dynasty qingbai funerary urn (960 - 1279 AD). Based upon published and nearly identical examples dated to 1209 AD, we can probably safely date this piece closer to circa 1190 - 1230 AD...

This is a yuan dynasty dish with small chip on rim, no crack and still a good study and decorative piece in any collection

All along the four edges of this bone toggle, there is a carved circular pattern design. This pattern is very similiar to a Yao Ethnic Minority pattern and would be unusual in a Han piece.

The last picture enlargement shows how the toggle would have been used to secure the cords of a hat. The bead would be moved up the cords so that the toggle would be tight under the chin...

A Very Fine/Rare Korean Iron Glazed Double Gourd Shape Bottle: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 18th -19th Century This is an unusual gourd shape bottle, well portioned, well potted, and dark and light iron glazed overall surfaces including its bottom with some sand bears on base, ring foot unglazed, a part of its body surfaces with a thick and dark glaze, like a black glaze-Temoku-, and the other ones with a light brownish honey glaze which makes a beautiful contrats between dark and light glaze...

Extraordinary Antique Chinese hand carved hardwood table with inlay. Striking natural thick slab of marble inset as table top surface. Fine detail seen through out. Incredible detailing handcarved of of Hong/hu and mixed hardwood. Original finish.

19th Century

Dimensions: 30" High, 39" Diameter

Middle Late Qing Tongzhi Period Famille Rose Vase

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A beautiful red zitan incense table with burlwood inset top; carved signature of and accompanied by the original inscribed wooden tomabako; Zitan.

Age: 18th Century Qing Dynasty
China Provenance: acquired in Tokyo, Japan.

Size: 26.75" Height x 15" Width.

There is no visible image of god in Japan's oldest religion, “Shinto”. People look for the image of gods in their daily surroundings and found the divine spirits to dwell in pine trees. For this reason, pine trees are considered sacred and many wonderful artworks of pine trees were created. Cranes are said to live one thousand years. They are considered auspicious as their distinctive high pitched voices can reach to the heaven...

This is a Beautiful SATSUMA 1000 FLOWERS Small Vase circa 1900 to 1920. There are Multiple FLOWERS delicately Hand~Painted over the entire Surface of this VASE. The size of this SATSUMA is 2 7/8" in diameter at the largest and 2" tall, both approximately. Amazing Small SATSUMA Vase ...jpgs give much more info

From our European Collection, a truly superb Victorian era marquetry inlaid credenza, late 19th century circa 1865-1890. This amazing example is a masterpiece of old world craftsmanship, intricately inlaid using at least 4 different types of wood, which we believe are most likely ebony, amboyna, tulipwood and fruitwood...

From our European Collection, a very fine and elegant Victorian era marquetry inlaid credenza, late 19th century circa 1865-1890. This beautiful piece is dark walnut inlaid in stylized foliate strapwork design, using a softer and lighter colored wood for the inlay material that is most likely either tulipwood or fruitwood. The piece is adorned with wonderful gilt bronze castings on the columns and base area that are essentially artwork unto themselves...

A Chinese Blue & White Copper Red. Height approximately 45.5 cm. There are 2 chips at the rim. In good condition.

According to traditional Chinese culture, shoes were considered to be a symbol of good luck, and shoes and a gift of token shoes would have been given as a sign of well wishing.

This tiny pair of wooden shoes are meticulously carved, with pierced work on both sides and the soles of each shoe...scarcely 2 inches long...excellant condition

Chinese Blue and White Beaker and Saucer. Both thinly potted and decorated with floral sprays. Kangxi C1700. Diameter of saucer 11.4cm. Height of beaker 6.2cm. Condition: excellent, pre firing chip to inside of footrim of saucer. No cracks, other chips or restoration.

Huangyangmu (rosewood) pipe ornament of a monkey riding a guardian lion; promotion and protection symbol.
The lion holds a mobile ball in its mouth; wonderful patina and beautiful colour, very good condition despite its great age, 18th C? H :4 cms

A very rare and unusual lotus form bowl on three lotus bud and seed pod feet very finely painted to the interior with vibrant Famille Rose enamels depicting bats and lotus amongst multiple sylized flower scrolls on a turquoise ground. This item was made in China during the reign of the Jiaqing Emperor (1796-1820) or late in the reign of the Qianlong emperor (1736-1795). Condition: excellent - no damages and no repairs or restoration. 7.8cm (3 inches) high; 21cm (8.3 inches) across.

Chinese Yixing Red DRAGON SEAL Teapot Marked

Description & Size

18.41 x 13.97 cm (7.25" x 5.5") height with & without handle

15.24 x 11.43 cm (6" x 4.5") wide with & without spout

Age: Late 19th Century

Production: Handcrafted

This is a nice form & shape of a Chinese yixing zhisa pottery teapot made in the late 19th Century...

 

Big antique cantonese puppet of a man ; very fine features, worn cloth (holes, patches) with brodery (a lot missing at the back) and Chinese characters inside (see pix) ; the piece of bamboo supporting the cloth is present. One hand only, also very old.
H of head : 13 cms and W : 10 cms, South of China, 19th C.

This is a Beautiful Pair of ANTIQUE SATSUMA VASES. Each Vase is 7 1/2" Tall. The Most Striking Features are the SUNFLOWERS on each Vase ... those Flowers accented with Pink and Gold. Research shows these Vases to be signed with the SHIMAZU Mon; made by the Chin Ju Kan Family. Circa 1900 and in EXCELLENT Condition. A Most Desirable Pair of SATSUMA VASES.

A bottle vase with the black glazed, Song/Yuan Dynasty. Height approximately 25 cm. Good condition.

Nice old traditional Chinese opium scale with travel case. The measuring stick is ivory and marked to indicate weights. Approximately 13 inches long, this piece is obviously old and shows signs of use but is in good condition.

This antique Chinese small wooden tobacco container would have been looped on a belt. It is probably ethnic minority, and hand carved by its intended user. Such folk art artifacts are now rare and hard to find on the market.

Measures 3 inches tall, and comes with original hand twisted cord, and is in very good condition

Beautiful and tall glove puppet ; every part is ancient, the head being the oldest part, at least 19thC.
H. of the puppet : 45 cms, H. of the head ( to the base of the neck): 11 cms, W. of the head : 5 cms . South of China.

Antique Chinese Inlaid hardwood chairs, extravagantly hand carved with fine details, beautiful natural pictures can be seen in each of the marble slabs on back and seat. Very heavy made from rosewood. Original finish. Circa 1900 Dimensions: 26"Length, 19" Deep, 39" High

A Chinese Brown Glazed Kendi, Qing Dynasty. Diameter approximately 32.5 cm, length approximately 36 cm and height approximately 25 cm (the base to the handle). Decorated with dragons and brown glazed. Few hairlines at the base.

Huangyangmu (rosewood) pipe ornament of a Foo Dog with a moving ball in its mouth.
Rare representation, perfect condition, beautiful patina ; H : 4,5 cms

This is a KYOTO SATSUMA EARTHENWARE VASE circa 1875 to 1900. Painted with Rust & GOLD there are two Primary Painted Scenes. Those being the SAMURAI Panel and another Panel with CHILDREN Playing. Size of this SATSUMA VASE is 4 1/2" in diameter X 6 1/2" tall. At the top the Dragon Motif Handles. Additionally, Painted Butterflies on the sides. A Very Desirable ANTIQUE KYOTO SATSUMA VASE. Note there is some Restoration that to this VASE that was done many years ago...see final two jpgs

This is a copper alloy dagger or short sword. It has an interesting patina consisting primarily of light to medium green tones (likely malachite) mottled with red and reddish brown areas (likely copper oxides). There are areas where the deep brown, lightly corroded base metal is still visible and somewhat lustrous. The entire hilt, including the crescent-shaped pommel, is bordered by a thick and even ridge which would have served to contain the grip scales made of bone, wood, or ivory...

Meiji(1868-1912) Japanese Wood Lacquer 5 Layers Inro with Bamboo & Wood Boy Netsuke

It is 3.3 inches (8.5 cm) tall by 1.85 inches (4.7 cm) wide. The netsuke is 1.85 inches (4.7 cm) tall.

It is in good condition with no repairs except peeling of lacquer, a gold leaf is loose, chips, and hairline cracks at the netsuke (as seen in the photos).

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Rare and unusually large antique Chinese large ceramic tomb figure of a tall male attendant, beautiful dripping Sanchai glaze, slip painted face.

Tang Dyansty, with TL (thermal luminescence) test

Size: 28 3/4" high.

This traditional Chinese antique tea container was made from bamboo. The outside has a carved rib design. This tea caddy would have been used regularly by family and friends during the Qing dynasty. Some minimal loss of finished surface on top ...to be expected with age and use...9.5 inches high

A Chinese jade vase of spinach hue with darker splashes; it is carved on both sides of the body with flower head scrolls, the shoulders are decorated with elephant heads and mobile rings. The cover terminates with a knob carved in a fluted design. Beautifully carved and in excellent condition, this is a highly impressive and decorative object. size: 10 1/2 inches ( 26.5cm) high. age: late Qing/early Republic.

Japanese one-piece tree trunk heavy wood stand, almost big enough to display a life size statue. 23" x 23" x 23" in triangle, 2 1/2" to 3" thick. It will be great to show off armors, flower arrangements, bonsai or your treasures (tall?).

This is one of 4 small individual antique Chinese carvings which I am listing separately. I had always assumed them to be 4 of the eight immortals but upon close inspection, I am now not sure which gods, ancestors or legends they represent. Each character stands with its own faithful foo type dog and carries an implement of some kind. Each has a peg on the bottom which fits into the own homemade stand.

This character stands 5.75 inches x 3 inches wide and 1 inch thick...

Very fine 19th Century European reticulated Silver Salt Cellar with original Cobalt Blue Glass Liner. In the shape of a fine basket and stands on 4 delicate legs. Condition: no breaks or bends to the silver and no chips or cracks to the liner. The base has a hallmark stamp. The tiny spoon illustrated does not belong to this silver cellar, i.e. acquired separately and is not sterling. Size of salt cellar: W. 8 cm. x D. 6 cm. x H. 4.25 cm.

A Chinese mirror mounted with an 19 century jade ruyi head plaque on the back and a belt hook as a handle.The former is finely carved with precious objects; the canopy, fish, vase of flowers, lotus and endless knot, the handle shows a dragon with lingzhi facing the chilong. The mount is gilt silver and stamped "silver", the stones are of translucent pale celadon grey of even hue. Age: the stone : 19C., the mount: early 20C. size: overall length: 7 1/2 inches ( 18cm)...

Height approximately 14 cm. A chip at the jar and a chip at the cover. In good condition.

Beautiful antique Chinese leather pair of armchairs for shadow puppet's theaters ; floral designs and bats. 12x16 cms each. Shaanxi, 19th C.

A chinese song dynasty washer in guan type glaze with the dark grey paste

Antique Chinese desk made from sought-after huanghuali wood, with a gorgeous, shining finish and two locking front drawers. Its back and side panels feature elegant, spiraling carvings. Circa 1900. Size: 19" height, 36" width, 12" depth

This set of 4 matching Chinese toggles were hand carved from animal bone, probably the vertebra. Each side is carved with an identical design which continues around the side. They are well aged and show both wear and usage. As artifacts from the folk art culture, they were probably carved by the person who intended to use them to secure his personal items. Each piece is approx 1 inch in diameter and .5 inches thick.

A Chinese pottery jar the flared mouth over double handles that join the body at the shoulder which is decorated with floral designs in brown glazes on a cream ground. the body painted in brown glazes on a cream ground with large lotus flower and leaf designs. Cizhou ware. Height: 18 cm Width / Diameter: 12 cm

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I bought this antique Tibetan ethnic minority needle case years ago in China. Needles were an important sewing tool for women of every indigenous culture and for the Tibetans the needle case was frequently worn as a jewelry accessory for costume adornment festivals. The small jade bi functions as a weight for stability at the bottom of the needle case. It is beautiful.

Antique Japanese silver and gilt Kanzashi; a hairpin with a humorous design of an old lock placed on "kinchuku", a moneybag, with coral beads. With a clear message, it will be a great gift to someone special. Length 7". Meiji period (1868-1912).

Rare Chinese form, this Chinese chalice is from the late Qing Dynasty period. The dome shaped lid is topped with a gold finial. The surface of the piece is covered with cloisonne pattern. There is a floral design in black and brown which is offset against a background filled with a fretwork pattern. The chalice with its matching lid stands 9 inches tall.

The metal bottom of the chalice is stamped with the word China...

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Really nice Meiji period wooden Japanese woman's box with drawers and locking cabinet section (sorry no key). Box has parquet decoration on all exterior surfaces, and original hardware. 12.5 inches wide 10 inches high and 9 inches deep...

Chinese Gilt Cloisonne Censer with Fu Lion Finial Marked Lao Tian Li 老天利

It is 7 inches (17.8 cm) tall by 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide. It weighs 2 LB.

It has hairline crack at the rim, small cut marks at the rim, rubbing of gilding, firing holes, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Attractive Khmer Sandstone statue of Prajnaparamita (Goddess of transcendental wisdom), Bayon, 12/13th Century, condition: repaired below waist around flower area. Size: H. 29cm x W. 11cm x D. 7cm.

The metal bowl of this traditional old bronze Chinese spoon is heavily patinated from extensive use and was probably used for heating maybe opium.

An artifact of past Chinese Culture, this old Abacus has hand made beads of what appears to be clay, specifically stoneware. The frame is a dark hardwood, probably walnut. It is approx 5 long.

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Beautifully carved powder horn from Chinese Miao ethnic minority over 90 years old from Guizhou Province. The underside of the horn is full of old writing. Unfortunately, no one can read the old writing. Around the turn of the century the forests around the Miao villages were full of game and the men would frequently hunt for game to provide family meals. Unfortunately, most of the game has diminished and many of the hunting skills are forgotten.

Engraved Southern coin silver baby cup or child's mug by Brown and Anderson of Wilmington, North Carolina. Fully hallmarked on bottom, it measures 3 inches high, 2.75" cup diameter, and 3.75" across to include handle. A very rare piece and an excellent acquisition for the serious collector of American Southern coin silver. Circa 1850.

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