Ca. 1700-1720, early 18th century
Kangxi period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with overglaze famille verte enamels
D: 20 cm, h: 8.6 cm
From an English private collection

A large and gorgeous Kangxi famille verte / wucai bowl, of lobed shape, and decorated with panels of seasonal flowers to exterior, while floral sprays cover the interior. The quality of the enamels is bright and intense, while the glaze is a nice creamy white...

Late Qing vase in Ge glaze

Very small double side zushi with inside the images of the Buddha Amida Nyorai and on the other side a Bodhisattva holding a covered jar. All doors painted with lotus flowers in water on a golden back ground. The zushi itself made of kiri-wood (Paulownia), which is known and used for its fire resisting qualities. Very special piece. Japan, Edo period, 18th century.

H 2 ¾ inches

Few age cracks (see photos), paint on doors a bit rubbed, otherwise excellent condition. Beautiful details.

The handsome head of the Buddha, Very finely carved with serene expression. With slightly smiling mouth, downcast eyes, large arched eyebrows in relief, straight nose and pierced elongated earlobes. His hair arranged in rows of small curls and surmounted by a domed usnisa. Height of the head on the mount is: 25 In (63cms) and 21 In (53cms) for the head alone without mount. Estimated value: U$D 4000 / 5000

A very nicely carved white soap stone laughing Buddha, measures 10 cm by 5.3 cm, early republic period

This is a chinese Qing era or Republic era Quan type brush washer

Japanese pair of heavy pure silver vases decorated with incised chrysanthemums, copper overlay on leaves, raised chrysanthemum mon on neck of each vase with gold overlay, Meiji Period (1868-1912), signed: Migen Yoshihiku Koku. Size: 12" high each.

From our Chinese Polychrome Collection, a very fine and large pair of Rose Medallion vases, mid-late 19th century, most likely late Daoguang to Tongzhi Period circa 1845-1874, certainly no later than Guangxu Period (1875-1908), executed in the typical palette of pinks, blues, greens, yellows, whites, and gilt, depicting four well-painted panels of figures alternating top to bottom with four other well-painted panels of birds, butterflies, and foliage, separated by a band of foliage with four car...

A pair of lacquered iron abumi (Japanese stirrups) decorated in fine gold and nashiji (pear skin) lacquer on a roiro urushi, black lacquer ground. Each carries a Tokugawa aoi crest (three hollyhock leaves in a circle) within scrolling leaf background, the bottom constructed with wood pieces within an iron frame which made it lighter, thus gave a better control. Edo period (17th/18th century).  9" high, 5 1/4" wide.

This small old Chinese wood sculpture of a mounted horseman is probably of famous warrior or legendary character. Carved from wood and painted the horse and rider are fixed to the original wooden stand. Original paint with some loss and one arm missing. 6 inches high including stand and a charming artifact of centuries past.

This is an impressive set of Emperor and retainer dolls for the Japanese Boy's Day. The decorations for this day include Carps, Yoroi and Kabuto (Samurai's Armor and helmet), swords, arrows and some famous hero and legendary figures from the past. The Emperor doll is 17 inches tall and 15 inches wide (sleeves stretched as shown), the retainer is 11 inches tall. Circa Taisho to early Showa...

A Qing blue and white vase , probably of Kangxi period

Terracotta statuette of Immortal God of longevity and health holding a staff, has a longevity seal/character/medallion (shou) stamped on the back below hair, good condition, late 18/19th Century, China, size: H. 9.5cm x W. 4cm x D. 3cm

Daimyo hikeshi shozoku: Samurai firefighter's wool jacket with a silk velvet collar; the crest and design are couched with gold leaf thread (wrapped around silk thread), chest protector and belt. Excellent, clean condition with some holes and damages in velvet collar. Late Edo period (1603-1868), 50" wide x 39" long, Chest protector, 25 1/4" long.

There were many fires during the Edo period (1603-1868)...

A Chinese Porcelain Yen-Yen Vase with the Kangxi Reign Mark But Later Qing or republic revival piece. Height: 39 cm Width/Diameter: 19.5 cm

A Five Dynasties to Northern Sung Yue yao celadon saucer, it is in good condition no crack, no restoration except some glaze degradation as shown and one very tiny 2mm chip on the reverse rim. Indeed a nice collection piece in any chinese or japanese art collection. Please enquire....

A very rare set of 2 ancient Chinese Stone Carvings depicting Musicians with excellent detailed sculpture. 10-12th Century A.D. Good condition. Size: 7.5" x 7.5" x 1.75". Provenance: ex-Collection of famed H. MEDILL SARKISIAN (1909-1993), Denver, Colorado.

Japanese Silver Tea Set w Dragons Marked & Signed

Description & Size

Teapot: 13.97 x 17.78 x 11.43 cm (5.5" x 7" x 4.5)

Sugar Pot: 10.79 x 12.7 x 9.52 cm (4.25" x 5" x 3.75")

Creamer: 8.89 x 11.43 x 8.25 cm (3.5" x 4.5" x 3.25")

Weight: 728 gram (25.67 oz)

Age: Meiji Period 19th Century

Production: Handcrafted & Forged

This is a beautiful Japanese silver tea set made with high quality silver guage...