This is an fine Japanese Cloisonne Koro in nearly mint condition. It has been used and some of the smoke residue can be seen on the underside of the lid. There are no damages and virtually wear to the gold. The koro stands 4 1/4 inches tall and is 3 1/2 inches wide.

A beautiful hand carved late 19th C. or early 20th C. Chinese red cinnabar lacquer box, with people in the garden motif, in very good condition except some normal lacquer loss (please see photos). L:4" W:2-1/2" H:1-3/4" $185

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A wood water basin was nicely carved in shape of a lotus leaf with a lotus pond.
It was preserved in very good condition by nice brownish patina.
Some of the seeds in the lotus pond were still movable when some were sticked but nothing is missing.
It was a charming and very rare piece by this type.
Most of the old wood pieces were made as brush pots in relief carving...

Five dynasties yue yao small Gourd Jar. 8,1cm high. Good conditions except small chipped at inside the mouth rim ( please see on the pict).

A Qing Blue White Censer. Diameter approximately 22 cm. Height approximately 12.8 cm. Good condition.

A charming Chinese qingjiang rice pot, adorned with boys that was a popular theme and personal favorite of the Empress Dowager. Lovely soft colors with sharp details, this rice pot is worthy as a piece of hand painted art for decorative display. Dated circa 1900 and is without any damage, no chips, hairlines, etc. Measures: 7.5" x 7"

A charming Chinese qingjiang rice pot, adorned with boys that was a popular theme and personal favorite of the Empress Dowager. Lovely soft colors with sharp details, this rice pot is worthy as a piece of hand painted art for decorative display. Dated circa 1900 and is without any damage, no chips, hairlines, etc. Measures: 7.5" x 7"

A charming Chinese qingjiang rice pot, adorned with boys that was a popular theme and personal favorite of the Empress Dowager. Lovely soft colors with sharp details, this rice pot is worthy as a piece of hand painted art for decorative display. Dated circa 1900 and is without any damage, no chips, hairlines, etc. Measures: 7.5" x 7"

A charming Chinese qingjiang rice pot, adorned with boys that was a popular theme and personal favorite of the Empress Dowager. Lovely soft colors with sharp details, this rice pot is worthy as a piece of hand painted art for decorative display. Dated circa 1900 and is without any damage, no chips, hairlines, etc. Measures: 7.5" x 7"

The variety and types of embroidery stitches on this antique Chinese hat are old typically Miao minority. Probably done by dotting grandmother. The silver ornaments, the butterfly, the bubbles are symbolic of the Miao myth regarding the birth of the human race. The hat shows some dirt but is otherwise in good condition.

You are considering a very attractive ancient Roman black and white stone beads set "Necklace and Earrings"

Dated from, 100 - 300 AD

Measurements: Necklace Length: 42 cm - Earrings Length: 4.5 cm

Found in Samaria north of Jerusalem, Israel

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You are considering a very attractive ancient Roman black stone beads nicely recomposed in the shape of a grape bunch earrings

Dated from, 100 AD

Height: 5.5 cm

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You are considering a very attractive ancient Roman Black and White stone beads bracelet dating to around 100 AD

The beads are nicely recomposed together in a very elegant and lovely design.

Measurements: Length: 19 cm - Width: 2 cm

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Very fine gilt wooden Burmese Nat with elaborate dress, inlaid with many sparkling mirror pieces. The figure is in a protective position with hands guarding off evil spirits. The Nat's name is "Amay Yay Yin", meaning "Mother Yay Yin" and she conquered the river. Thus, people who travel by water, revere her to protect them from danger. It is a masterpiece of Burmese temple art, very rare nowadays and in perfect condition, no cracks nor repairs whatsoever. Size: H. 22" ( 56 cm.) x W...

Cast bronze Celtic warrior armlet torque decorated with engraved geometrical pattern, Hallstatt culture (about 800 to 475BC).
MEASUREMENTS: The inner circumference including the gap is 8 ½ inches (21 ½ cm) Diagonally:3 ¾ inches (9 ½ cm).
CONDITION: in good condition with a beautiful dark patina.

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Japanese "zelkova" (keyaki) wood Yonezawa style two-section tansu with round iron lock plates engraved in a butterfly motif and rimmed with a thin band of silvery "hakudo" (nickel alloy). "Mokko" (melon style) drawer pulls and four side carrying handles. Circa 1880. 38"H x 38 3/4"W x 17 1/2"D. The tansu is in very good sturdy condition and has the original lacquered finish. There is a slight warp in the case at the lower lower left side of the drawers and a crack extends across the top...

Small globular jar with six lobed and four lugs covered by qingbai glazed to the foot; unglazed base . PERIOD : Song Dynasty 960-1279 AD. MEASUREMENTS: 9 cm wide, 7 cm hight. CONDITION: Perfect, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations.

Finely porcelain decorated with flower on the center, and floral sprays on the outside, glazed base with four characters mark. PERIOD : Middle Ming 16th Century MEASUREMENTS: 12 cm wide, 7 cm tall. CONDITION: no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restoration. Good ping sound when tapping by finger tip.