Chinese blanc de chine porcelain statue of Quan Yin, the Buddhist bodhisattva associated with compassion. Her name is short for Guanshiyin, meaning "Observing the Cries of the World." She stands upon strong, rolling winds and holds a lotus flower in her left hand. The statue is hollow and is pierced through her ears, eyes, and nostrils. 18th/19th Century Size: 12" height, 4.5" width

Bronze okimono from the Tokyo school, depicting a farmer with a basket, which contains seeds. The farmer is represented in a working position, intent on sowing seeds. Signed Seiya six within square reserve on the relief base. Origin: Japan Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 26.5 x 13.5 x 13.5 cm. State of conservation: Very good

Chinese enameled porcelain plate, decorated with butterflies, floral sprigs and shuangxi emblems on a yellow ground, the base with an apocryphal Qianlong mark, from early 20th century period. Size; Diameter of plate is 7.125 inches. Condition Report; Very Good condition.

A small Chinese Export saucer, Yongzheng or early Qianlong, first part of the 18th century. Brown "Batavia" glaze with reserves of enameled flower panels in Famille Verte colours and gilt. Diameter "4 ¾/ 12 cm. Condition: two hairlines and a rim chip visible from the back.

Rare Korean Black Lacquered Arrow Case (Quiver) of bamboo with a design of grapes, peonies, and ferns. Length: 40 inches, 101.5 cm.

This 19th century Japanese wood netsuke of KIKORI (woodcutter) is 1 3/8 inches tall, 1 ½ inches wide and 1 1/8 inches thick. It depicts a sitting woodcutter, his left hand holds an ax; his right hand holds a double gourd wine container. A bundle of tree branches leans on his side. It is carved from an unknown hard wood and is not signed. It is in great condition.

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Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun.

Also known as Khonsemrenep, Khonsuemrenep, Khonsouemrenep, Khonsuenrenpet.

The name means ‘Khonsu is a youngling’

Wab-priest of Amen, Scribe of the domain of Khonsu Liliane Aubert mentions other intriguing functions of this important priest. “The inscriptions adorning his sarcophagus (Niwinski pg...

So rare! Wonderful Gozu Aka-e Mizusashi by greatest Eiraku Zengoro Hozen, made during the Japanese Edo Period. It is in perfect antique condition without cracks or repairs.

The red and green scroll work in over glaze enamels on a white crackled ground is superb and well balanced. The round Eiraku seal is on the lower side.

Zengoro Eiraku is best known as one of the Senke-Jisshoku...

A large Arita celadon and Blue & White porcelain dish, 18th century.

The attractive dish with a misty village and waterfall scene within a moulded celadon border. The back celadon glazed to the foot-rim which contains a six-character Chenghua mark and five neat spur marks.

Approximately 29.3 cm diameter. Perfect condition...

19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Black Lacquered Box with River, Bamboo, Flowers, and Fireflies. A gem of high quality with gorgeous fine details. 9.25 x 6.75 x 1.5 inches, 23.5 x 17 x 4 cm. Excellent Condition.

Unique and rare Antique Japanese Tansu opens up from middle by two doors, revealing three shelves and two large drawers at bottom. Beautiful iron hardware and lock. Made of 100% solid Keyaki wood, has a rich wood grain and patina. Original finish in wonderful condition. Edo Period (1603-1868) Dimensions: 30.5" Tall, 21.25" Wide, 16" Deep

Authentic ancient ca. 1st – 4th Century A.D., Imperial Roman terracotta oil lamp with round conical body and a large central filling hole with a raised ring border and three flame nozzles.
CONDITION: Unbroken, with some chips on outer edge and inner ring. Nice patina, showing the age and usage, sooty nozzles from original use, some spots with old wax deposits on the surface.
MEASUREMENTS: Diameter: 8...

6 different Kamavacca leaves, each 55 x 11 cm. Reasonable condition. Undated, estimated to be late 19th century. Can be viewed in central London by arrangement.

Japanese ceramic oribe enamel chawan, or tea ceremony bowl. The bowl is squared with thick "dripping" oribe green/blue glaze down around its mouth. The foot is flat and recessed.

Circa Early 19th Century

Dimensions: 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 3 3/4" H

Originally, this graceful sculpture may have stood at the doorway of a palace or temple as a warning to all malicious spirits not to enter. The tradition of lions guarding doors and gates is ancient and common to a great variety of cultures, including the Egyptians, Assyrians, Romans, and Chinese. There is a strong Chinese influence in this piece, suggesting open relations between the two cultures.

18th Century - Rajputana, India

Dimensions: 16 1/2" x 5 7/8" x 11 5/8"

Old Japanese Kokkokai Namiki Makie Lacquer Cigarette Box Signed

It is 2 inches (5.08 cm) tall by 6.29 inches (16 cm) in length by 4 inches (10 cm) wide. It is 1.1 Lb.

It surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A fine lot of two large Hamsas, later Shan, but still Burma around 1800-1820 AD.

The Hamsas with one spike, standing on hexagonal bases. Clear 6-ray verification marks on both. Both V'tails.

Weight: c. 318 & 319 grams = 20 tical.

Condition: Nice VF, brownish patina

Refference: Gear Group 1/2.

Provenance: John Abrahamsen Collection, important Danish private collection of c...

Old (1900's) Japanese Wood Carved Manju with Phoenix by Minko

It is 1.65 inches (4.2 cm) long and wide. It is 16.8 gram.

It has hairline crack and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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