Burmese sterling silver dish with foliate edges, embossed kneeling figures over a scrolling vine background along the edges, a central image of a peacock with a large halo of feathers ending in scrolling vines and tulips.

Provenance: From the estate of E.C.S. George, Burmese counsel member from 1895-1910

Size: 8" W x 1" H , weight of 270 grams

This rare Japanese bronze incense burner is a mid or late Meiji period product. It depicts a crane resting on an upside down lotus leaf. A small snail is sitting on the leaf as well. The hollow body of the crane is used as burner; the wings can be removed to put incense inside. The open beak and small holes under the feathers will let the smoke out. There is a polished bronze inlay crest on the crane’s head and small bronze points on the feathers...

Ca. early 1900s

This boat-shaped basket, designed for flower arrangements, is well-crafted from strips of bamboo that is stained a rich, dark reddish-brown and had acquired areas of further dark patina from age and use. The ship form probably represents a so-called treasure ship (takarabune) signifying wishes for good fortune and is usually displayed during the New Year’s season...

Antique hard-carved wooden duyo bowl, with two smaller pockets branching from the main dish. All solid hardwood and heavy. "Mickey Mouse Tray." From the Philippines. Early 19th Century. Size: 19" L x 16.5" W x 4.5" H

Charming very old wicker storage box with removable lid. Top of box color is a deep dark brown with crossing wood panels. Red flower is embellished on front of box, along with featured Japanese characters. Edo Period (1603-1868) Dimensions: 23.25" Tall, 16.5" Deep, 31" Wide

Brilliantly enamelled ( Famille Rose ) The nice decoration is done in an very high quality. Signed. Republican Period ( 1912 - 1949 ) or earlier. H : 36,5 cm. B : 25,2 cm. Condition : Perfect. Provenance : Old German collection.

Tall gourd shaped Japanese bamboo Ikebana Basket with unique craftsmanship, woven vertically and horizontally. Handle separates into three pieces tied onto base. This unique basket is signed on bottom by Suzuki Gengan Sai. Circa 1930. Dimensions: 24" High X 11" at Widest Point

Pair of dramatic Japanese large bronze candlesticks. Each candlestick depicts strolling vines with blossoming flowers on all sides. Small detail are seen down to each petal. The bronze nail head is in great condition and could easily support large candles an be used once again.

Taisho Period (Early 20th Century)

Dimensions: 24 1/4" High x 9 1/2" wide

A beautiful ivory white vase in the shape of a handled-wooden-bucket, the outside wrapped with woven bamboo forming an outer bamboo basket shell, with the handle wrapped in bamboo rope. It is 42 cm (16 inches) tall and in excellent condition, enclosed in an age darkened wooden box titled Tobe-yaki Kabin signed by the maker. Inside the lid is an inscription stating the vase was received as a gift on the 6th day of the 11th month of Taisho 8 (1919)...

A beautifully cast bronze dragon waterspout from an ancient Japanese garden in Nara prefecture made to rise over the edge of a water basin, the water trickling out through his mouth. It retains the original bronze pipe and connector, overall, in excellent original condition. The dragon itself is roughly 25 x 13 x 20 cm tall (10 x 5 x 8 inches) and weighs 3.9 kg (8.5 pounds). Including the pipe roughly 50 cm long.

Antique Chinese blue and white porcelain water coupe, with blue cobalt underglaze spiral designs along the rim, imagery of villagers by the sea, boats, shrubbery, and smoke rising from campfires. 18th/19th century Size: 2.25" height, 4.5" diameter

Funeral mask in the shape of a skull, with a protruding tongue. Eroded wood, traces of lichen on some areas. Indonesia, Borneo Island, Bahau Dayak ethnic group. Height: 32 cm. he mask is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Obvious signs of great age, old accidents, otherwise good condition. A rare piece.

Chinese porcelain Guan ware censer, with a light blue/white glaze with tan and brown crackles, stout body, short neck, and fluted foot. 19th - early 20th Century Size: 2.5" height, 3.5" width

Susancai Statuette of Guanyin in a Rocky Grotto
ca. 1890-1920
Late Qing dynasty to Republic period
Porcelain with Sancai glazes
h: 25 cm, w (at widest point): 17.5 cm
Damage to Guanyin’s pedestal, tip of rocky grotto with old repair, traces of old glue under base and under guanyin (can be removed)
From a Pennsylvania, USA collection

This statuette is finely shaped and quite heavy...

Antique Indonesian heavy piece of burl wood, with a large hole in its middle that may have been used as a mortar and pestle. The hole appears to have been worn through to the bottom over time. Size: 15" height, 24" width

Fabulous antique Chinese monochrome ox-blood glaze porcelain slender vase with stand. Period:18th-19th century, Qing Dynasty. Size: 9" height

Antique Japanese iron lantern, 5 sides and 5 feet, cast with beautiful ornate open lattice work on all sides. Great Original with nice details. (early 20th century). Size: 14" high x 9" wide.

A sage, strikes a forever pose as he stares into the distance, robes billowing in the wind, contemplating the troubles of lesser beings, a fan clutched behind. This is a beautiful bronze sculpture dating from early 20th century Japan paying homage to the literati and Confucian traditions which formed the basis of Japanese ideology at the time. It is signed Kiyoshi with an engraved signature on the hem of his robes. The figure stands 39 cm (15-1/2 inches) tall and is in excellent condition...