A unique and rare stone seal was found in perfect condition.
It was made in simple and characteristic stone-coffin form (石函型制）and the YuZi(魚子紋）marble stone which was usually found in the ancient times.
Manually maneuvered carving was done excellently on this object.
Translations are as follows :
On top of the seal, 雙溪寺製,Made by XungXi Temple.
Printing side, 佛法僧寶,The Treasurable Three Cores.

It was obviously used as a religious object w...

An outstanding Chinese Yuan dynasty imperial Shufu white glaze plate with molded continuous lotus motifs and incised "Shu" and "Fu" characters on both side of the plate. Shinny glaze condition and sign of usage. Product of Jingdezheng, Jiangxi province. Excavation piece, 99% of the Shufu wares are without any character, not to mention piece with perfect condition. Dia. 16.5cm. Ht. 5cm. Condition: no chip, no restore, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost...

Rare Chinese eggshell thin Dingyao porcelain bowl, the interior molded with relief details of scrolling chrysanthemums and leaves. The sides of the bowl flare widely from the small and shallow foot and the rim left unglazed.

Provenance: historic Noble family in North Berkeley, whose grandparents were missionaries in Korea in the 19th century.

Dimensions: 7" W x 2 1/2" H

A nice small plate with tea cup set of Peranakan Straits Chinese Nyonya taste look at next bowl photo

Tibetan repousse copper polychrome mask of Yamataka , a horned yak headed deity wearing a crown of three skulls on its head. Gold gilt ground and painted pigment accentuate the expression of the Yamataka mask.

Yamataka is a violent aspect of the Bodhisattva Manjushri, who assumes this form to vanquish Yama, the god of death. By defeating Yama, the cycle of rebirth (samsara) that prevents enlightenment is broken...

Japanese ceramic jar.

Age: Japan, Meiji Period, 19th Century
Size: Height 34 C.M. / Width 46.2 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

1920's Japanese Satsuma Vase with Flowers & Chocolate Colored Rim by Yabu Tsuneo Signed Meizan

It is 5.5 inches (14 cm) tall by 3.5 inches (9 cm) wide. It weighs 0.8 lb.

It has rubbing of gold and paint, chips and hairline cracks at the lip, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Japanese Satsuma Vase with Flower Marked "Kinkozan", circa 1920

It is 7.5 inches (19.1 cm) tall by 5.3 inches (13.5 cm) wide. It is 1.8 Lb.

It has rubbing of gold and surface wears (as seen in the photos).

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Pair of 1900's Chinese Sterling Silver Bangle with Sea Creature Marked

Each is 7.7 inches (19.5 cm) in inner circumference by 2.55 inches (6.5 cm) in inner diameter. Total weight is 111.6 gram.

They are tarnished and have surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Height approximately 25 cm. On the lid there is a figure on top of which one ear is missing. In good condition.

Japanese antique finely detailed and articulated patinated copper rhinoceros beetle. During the peaceful time of the Meiji Period, samurai armor smiths turned their attention and skill toward making these exquisite creatures. The individually crafted movable parts of this rhinoceros beetle spotlights the skill needed to create the articulation required in a suit of samurai armor. Wings open slightly to reveal another pair of wings underneath...

China old walnut altar table large xx

Pair of Chinese gilt wood panels with openwork carved background of geometric lattice design. Each panel with mirrored high relief carvings of a tall vase with a bouquet of floral elements such as lotus, peony, chrysanthemum, and berries surrounded by fluttering hummingbirds. The body of the vase surrounded by lucky bats, scrolls, and other auspicious objects. Each panel bears a calligraphy inscription in the top corner.

Dimensions: 13 3/4" L x 4" D x 57" H

Japanese rare and unusually beautiful short matchlock rifle. The wide iron barrel is inlaid with a dragon in silver with raised golden eyes. The handle is lacquered black and decorated with gold lacquer kuyo (nine-star) mon crest, which was used by more than one family including the Katakura and Matsukura samurai clans. This mon appears again inlaid in silver around the mouth of the rifle. Made by one of the Kunitomo, specialized gunsmiths to the samurai...

The size of each Tea Cup: 2 3/4" Dia x 2 1/8" High . The size of Cup, might be slightly off, This is rare set of 4 pcs Chinese Qing Dynasty Tongzhi (1862-1874) period Fine Porcelain Cups with very fine detail polychrome painting with Chinese Lady sitting at nest to Two large rock formation at front of fence, bamboo grass, cherry blossom like tree behind. Each cup has finely painted Chinese lady with colorful costume done in green, yellow pink, blue...

A rare and absolutely stunning QING DYNASTY PLATE WITH TURQUOISE GLAZE, ca. 1850. Size: 11" diameter (28 cm. diameter). No chips, hairlines nor restorations whatsoever.

Rare tetrapod censer representing a stylized elephant. The censer is in cast bronze.The cast is beautiful and the finish is perfect,probably scrapped,no holes or roughness. The old patina proves the authenticity of the object. A frieze carved with swastika surrounds the elephant in its upper part representing a caparison. The ears are represented by 2 spirals as well as the tusks...

Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Makuzu Kozan Satsuma Censer Koro Buddha Crane - AS IS

It is 16 inches (40.6 cm) tall by 8 inches (20.3 cm) wide. It is 8.1 Lb.

It has been restored at the crane, shoulo, both handles, the monkeys' arms, and the rim. It also has rubbing of gold and paint, firing cracks, missing accessories at the shoulo's hands, stains, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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