Rare and Beautifully Embroidered Joseon Dynasty Korean Scholar's Rank Badge (Fusu) adorned with metallic thread throughout giving it a luxurious sheen. After 19 years in business, we have finally acquired a rare Korean rank badge (fusu) for the first time. This one belonged to a scholar aristocrat, as indicated by the cranes...

1900's Chinese White Jade Carved Silver Filigree Snuff Bottle with Amethyst Stopper

It is 2.6 inches (6.7 cm) tall by 2 inches (5.1 cm) wide. It is 113.2 gram.

It is tarnished and has surface wears and scratches. The jade and amethyst have inclusions and surface wears (as seen in the photos).

Some of the photos were taken under the sun.

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Wonderful antique Japanese tea ceremony tray to serve sweets. Meiji Period c.1890 made of persimmons wood with rich patina and undulating edges. Inscripted on the tray in flowing japanese characters are the kanji reading 'sei ogi-zo' meaning realized sage and the maker's signature which we can't read. Excellent condition. c.1890. (15" x 7") (38cm x 18cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $35.

Chinese crackle glaze porcelain vase decorated Crackle with colored enamels depicting a battle scene. Bronzed bands around the rim, neck and base. The vase features 4 applied bronzed dragons around the neck and 2 foo dog handles. In excellent condition, this vase measures about 8 inches high.

Superbly modeled and very rare JIN DYNASTY SHANXI TERRACOTTA Tomb Panel mounted on a museum quality metal stand depicting a Warrior holding an axe in traditionally military dress (1115-1234 A.D.), China. The Jin Dynasty which co-existed with SONG, China early in the 12th Century, were forest dwellers known as "JURCHEN", who spoke an inner Altaic language and had conquered the Manchurian heartland in 1115. Their leader Aguda (r...

Late 19th century, circa 1860-1900
Tongzhi - Guangxu Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with overglaze famille rose enamels, hardwood
Just plaque- h: 17.6 cm, w: 10.5 cm; with stand - h: 22.9 cm, w: 12 cm
Nearly perfect condition, age wear to enamels From a Palm Beach, Florida collection

Although the late Qing period saw a marked decline in the quality of porcelains produced, many surviving pieces nonetheless feature charming and humorous portrayals of Chinese life...

Nearly all the Ming Dynasty blue and white decorated covered boxes on the market are late Ming pieces of the Jiajing or Wanli period. This small, lovely coverbox is rare because it is a Ming Hongzhi period piece.( 1488 - 1505 ) Diameter : 4,6 cm. H : 3,6 cm.

Chinese Silk Embroidered Dragon Robe, Late 19th Century

It is 69.8 inches (177.5 cm) from sleeve to sleeve, 27.1 inches (69 cm) armpit to armpit, and 53.7 inches (136 cm) collar to hem. It is 2.2 lb.

It has frayed silk at the shoulder, minor tears at the opening at the bottom, stains at the inside, discolorations, loss of threads, and surface wears (as seen in the photos).

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Japanese Nabeshima Dish White Flower w Blue Background

Description & Size: 5.08 x 20.82 x 11.43 cm (2" x 8.2" x 4.5") height & wide & base

Age: Mid - Late 18th; Material: Porcelain; Production: Handcrafted & Painted

This is a matching pair of Japanese nabeshima footed dish with blue painted background with white flowers. This is quite unusual where as normally it's painted with the subject on a white background...

Antique Japanese zenga calligraphy scroll with swirling wish-granting ball of flames, signed with artist's chop. Nicely colored mounting with porcelain scroll ends. Taisho period (1912-1925) Size: 77.5" L, 15.5" W (entire scroll) 46" L, 11.5" W (artwork only)

A Very Fine Korean Early White Glazed Bowl-16th C.: Korea, early Joseon dynasty, 15th - 16th century. Well potted and portioned white glazed deep bowl, recessed and set on a raised ring foot, with gently everted moutn rim, simple decorated in a clear white grey-tinged glaze, its well bears firing traces, base white glazed and foot rim bears sands. It’s very fine condition without any hairline cracks but some areas mottled glaze and color, giving it a misty appearance, other wise it’...

Statue of Hindu goddess Shridevi, one of the two consorts ("shakti") of god Vishnu, standing on an elevated square base, holding a lotus flower in her left hand. Bronze, with fine patina. India, 18th century. Height: 6.2 cm. Some abrasion due to age, otherwise very good condition.

A fine example of a Joseon Dynasty Korean tiger hunting painting, that makes use of the best quality pigments and finest silk, and is rendered with the highest level of artistry and skill, likely by a painter from the royal court. A similar painting recently sold at auction in Korea for $5500. Unique to Korea, almost all Korean hunting paintings depict hunters in Mongolian costume...

Antique Chinese famille rose porcelain vase with a scene of a pair of birds over a field of lotus. A lotus leaf bends under the weight of the birds as they look through the field of lotus blossoms. The reverse bears an inscription of calligraphy. The base bears a red seal. It is attributed to Shi Yuchu. It measures 10" tall, 2.25" wide at the mouth, 2" 3/8" at base.

GETA SKATES

Unique and rare old Japanese footgear for ice skating when kimono was still everyday dress for the people, Meiji-Taisho period, early 20th century.

Length with iron blade: approx. 28cm (11.02in). Height: approx...

Small cast bronze tripod incense burner. Beautiful finish. The two handles are in the shape of Buddhist lions heads. Qing Chinese. The bottom of the feet slightly flared would rather suggest a Japanese Edo creation but without certainty. Dirty. Width 65mm

Lovely ceramic amber and green sancai glaze fish offering from the Ming Dynasty. These were put on small pottery altar tables and interred with ancestor to provide for them in the afterlife. Good condition. This one is quite small D: 3.8cm/1.7in. A clever bunny good glue a pin on the bottom and use it as a brooch.

Globular in shape, on a nashiji gold lacquer base, the decoration represents pines and bamboo in gold and black hira maki-e, hedatsu and kirigane of vegetation at the edge of a watercourse and stylized medallions of chrysanthemums. The interior is also in nashiji. Origin: Japan. Period: Edo (1603-1868) 19th century. Height: 5.5 cm.