A Gwangmok-Cheon Wang of 4 Havenly Kings (King of the West): Korea, Unified Silla Dynasty (668-935), This Gwangmok-Cheon Wang is one of Four Hevenly Kings (Four Kings; Jiguk Cheon, Jeungjang Cheon, Gwangmok Cheon and Damun Cheion) in Buddhism, and King of the West. He sees through evil. Discens/ punishes badness...

Chinese white jade rollicking horse animatedly carved with nostrils flaring and lying on back with hooves up in air. Size: 3 inches long 1.5" high.

19th Century Tibetan Yogin Thangka, 32.5 x 22.5 inches, 82.5 x 57 cm. Most of these thangka were photographed through glass frames, so there may be a little blurriness. This thankga was in an exhibition at the University of Texas Art Museum.

17th Century Tibetan Sakyamuni Thangka, 32 x 24.25 inches, 81 x 61.5 cm. This thankga was in an exhibition at the University of Texas Art Museum.

18th Century Tibetan Rudra Chakrin, King of Shambhala Thangka, 43.5 x 25.5 inches, 91.5 x 66 cm. Most of these thangka were photographed through glass frames, so there may be a little blurriness. This thankga was in an exhibition at the University of Texas Art Museum.

17th Century Tibetan Padmasambhava Thangka, 24.25 x 18 inches, 61.5 x 45.5 cm. Most of these thangka were photographed through glass frames, so there may be a little blurriness. This thankga was in an exhibition at the University of Texas Art Museum.

17th Century Tibetan Green Tara Thangka, 49.5 x 29.5 inches, 126 x 75 cm. Most of these thangka were photographed through glass frames, so there may be a little blurriness. This thankga was in an exhibition at the University of Texas Art Museum.

17th Century Tibetan Bhaisajyaguru Thangka, 27.75 x 20 inches, 70.5 x 51 cm. Most of these thangka were photographed through glass frames, so there may be a little blurriness. This thankga was in an exhibition at the University of Texas Art Museum.

17th Century Tibetan Avalokitesvara Thangka, 29.5 x 21 inches, 75 x 53.5 cm. Most of these thangka were photographed through glass frames, so there may be a little blurriness. This thankga was in an exhibition at the University of Texas Art Museum.

17th Century Tibetan Arhat Thangka, 36 x 26 inches, 91.5 x 66 cm. Most of these thangka were photographed through glass frames, so there may be a little blurriness. This thankga was in an exhibition at the University of Texas Art Museum.

17th Century Tibetan Amitabha Thangka, 46.5 x 25.5 inches, 118 x 65 cm. Most of these thangka were photographed through glass frames, so there may be a little blurriness. This thankga was in an exhibition at the University of Texas Art Museum.

A rare late 19th Century heavy celadon glazed porcelain teapot decorated in Qianjiang style with painting and poetry. The calligraphy to the right of the handle reads - " By the spring water enjoy the coolness of noon" and is signed - Mei Shan Shi. On the next side "Wealth,Honour,Luck" is inscribed in red - in black is written "copy Han Zhong style script" with a red seal which reads Fang Gu ("Copy Antiques")...

Description:

A fish-shaped snuff bottle was in treasurable ivory material.
Finely carved in details and adapted with a charming coral topped dipper, the snuff bottle was in perfect condition without any defects.

Date: Qing Dynasty, 19th century.

Length: 6.0cm including cap.

Beautiful large Japanese standing Amida Buddha, finely carved wood with red, black and gold lacquer, flowing drapery. Standing on base carved to look like rock and lotus and painted with a gold lacquer, inlaid glass eyes. Early Meiji Period (1868 - 1912) Size: 42" high x 19 1/4" wide x 14 1/2" deep.

A rare Yuan dynasty Shufu glaze large lobbed bowl, rounded side with lobbed rim and unglazed base, bowl decorated with molded large dragon motif at the center, inner wall with continuous flower motif, outer wall with flower motif, unglazed base.
Bowl is in good condition with shallow glaze defect on inner rim, no crack, no restoration, rare to find a sfuhu bowl with dragon motif.
Size: 19 cm diameter.

A rare Yuan dynasty iron spots very large melon shape ewer, rounded side with globular body and unglazed base, ewer decorated with under glaze iron spots motif, two lugs on the neck and covered with qingbai glaze.
Ewer is in good condition with restoration on the spout and handle, no damage no chip, no crack on the body, still a very desirable piece for collection, its very rare to find a Yuan melon shape ewer in this very large size.
Size: 12 cm height, 13 cm diameter for the body.

A good Song Yuan longquan celadon large bowl, rounded side with deep center and glazed base, bowl decorated with 35 carved raising lotus petal motif at the exterior, covered with good green glaze.
Bowl is in good condition no chip, no crack, no restoration, minor crackled at glaze surface, porcelain with high ping sound with finger tip.
Size: 21.5 cm diameter.

A Yuan Ming longquan celadon vase with two ear, rounded side with high neck and glazed base, vase decorated with two ear on the side and covered with green glaze.
Vase is in good condition no chip, no crack, no restoration.
Size: 16 cm height.

A Song Yuan dynasty longquan celadon alm bowl with cover, rounded side with glazed base and unglazed foot ring, bowl decorated with raising lotus petal motif at the exterior, and covered with good green glaze.
Bowl is in good condition no chip, no crack, no restoration, minor crackled at glaze surface, porcelain.
Size: 8 cm height, 8.5 cm diameter.

A pair of late 19th C. Chinese famille rose porcelain vases, with hundred kids paying motif. Excellent condition. H:23cm.

A beautiful 19th C. Chinese bronze cast incense burner with three leafs motif. Excellent condition,marked Xuande H:4"xD:4"

A lovely pair of wine cups on stands in Yaozhou celadon. China, Song Dynasty (960-1279) Condition: excellent, no damage or restorations, only a very minor flea bite to the mouth rim of one cup. H. 11 cm. Diameter cup 9,5 cm. Diameter stand 12,5 cm.

A finely carved sculpture in boxwood of Guanyin, the goddess of mercy. China, late Qing to Early Republic period, ca. 1900-1920. H. 19,5 cm. Condition: minor age cracks, good patina.

Japanese altar cloth, uchishiki, decorated with sets of kara-shishi (Chinese-lions), peonies, rocks and clouds. Silk with cotton liner, some soiling and some stains 27" x 29" (68.6cm x 73.7cm)

The lion is the king of beasts and is considered a messenger for Monju Bosatsu. They are often found guarding either side of a Shinto Shrine in Japan. The peony is the sovereign of the flowers, which symbolizes wealth and honor...

A green glazed "celadon" stoneware vase with flattened pear-shaped body,ring handles and moulded decoration made in the Longquan kilns, Zhejiang province in the 14th Century, during the Yuan dynasty (1279-1368). On each side of the vase are six-lobed cartouches containing the Chinese characters "shou" (longevity) and "fu" (prosperity). Bronze vessels of a similar form have been produced in China since the Yuan dynasty. For a very similar example please see exhibit no...

A small teapot, in late 18th Century English (Leeds) shape, delicately painted with famille rose enamels. This item was made in China for export, circa 1790-1830 - probably during the reign of the Jiaqing emperor. Condition very good - there is a little wear to the gilding and there are two surface chips to the enamels (please see enlargements 10 and 12) but no other damages, no cracks and no restoration...

A beautiful 19th C. Chinese carved famille noir, black ground with people motif scene porcelain square vase lamp, in excellent condition. Vase H:16"

Late ming blue and white large bowl decorated with Dragon and Phoenix at outer wall and flying fish at the center.21,5cm diameter.9,5cm high. Good conditions, just found glaze fritting at the rim.no hair lines and free from any restoratons.

A beautiful late 19th/20th C. Chinese famille rose porcelain bowl,turquoise interior with outside painted scene of flower and birds,marked Qinglong. Excellent condition. D: 7-1/2"

A rare and very finely decorated "ogee" shaped bowl painted on the outside with five blue five clawed dragons amongst flames, against yellow ground, each grasping a flaming pearl. On the base is the six character iron red seal mark of the Jiaqing emperor and this item was made during his reign (1796-1820)...

A Damun-Cheon Wang (多聞天王) of 4 Havenly Kings (四天王): (King of the North); Korea, Unified Silla Dynasty (668-935), This Damun-Cheon Wang is one of Four Hevenly Kings (Four Kings:四天王, Jiguk-Cheon, Jeungjang-Cheon, Gwangmok-Cheon and Damun- Cheion) in Buddhism, and King of the North. He has powers, all knowing, hears all and always listening, and this king carries magic umbrella, mongoose and stupa with supermatural power that protect against thunderstorms. This is one o...

A beautiful 18th C. Chinese export porcelain fencai mug with people motif, excellent condition. H:4"

Fine Late 19th Century Bunraku Puppet of a Sambaso Dancer. This rare Bunraku puppet is operated by three Puppet Masters, who make it come to life to present a magical theatrical experience. He is carved of wood and covered with Gofun. He wears a beautiful Robin egg blue and Saffron orange robes. His head is adorned with a silver and black hat featuring a rising sun. He is holding bells and a fan. 24.5 inches, 62cm.

Fine early example of a Jomon Period Dogu Clay Figure, the earliest known Japanese figures. The Dogu acted as effigies of people. They manifested some kind of sympathetic magic. For example, it may have been believed that illnesses could be transferred into the Dogu, and then destroyed, clearing the illness, or any other misfortune. Because of the ritual destruction of Dogu, they are quite rare. This primitive abstract fertility figure has a futuristic look...

Late Edo Period Musha Ningyo of Ushiwaka- maru, a brave boy who grew up to be the great warrior Minamoto Yoshitsune. This is a Ningyo of the finest quality. He has a wonderfully carved face and hands and sports a fantastic hair style and has a beautiful costume of sumptuous brocades. 8h x 6.75w inches, 20.5 x 17 cm.

Extremely Rare Edo Period Isho Ningyo Pulling a Wagon with a Crane. Early 18th Century Ningyo like this very rarely come up for sale. This Isho Ningyo is special, as it resembles a Karakui (mechanical) Ningyo. This important Ningyo has a classic face with painted features, sumptuous embroidered textiles, and is pulling a cart that has a crane inside. It stands on a lacquered base. A similar example is in the Homa Museum in Japan. 14.5h x 9.5w inches, 37h x 24w cm.

Pair of Inari Foxes of sculptured and fired clay with luminescent powered white glaze. In traditional Japanese art, a pair of foxes typically flank the deity Inari’s shrine image. But in modern times, images of Inari have all but disappeared, replaced instead by images of Oinari’s messenger, the magical shape-shifting fox (kitsune 狐). Here the symbolism is two-fold. First, rice is sacred in Japan, closely associated with fertility (the pregnant earth) and with sustaining life...

10th~12th Century Chinese Inkstone.11,7cm ~ 7,7cm ~ 2cm.

A Song dynasty white glaze soucer dish decorated with incised flower motive at the center.flat base.good condition with just found small fritting at the rim.10,2cm diameter.2,4cm high.

A decorative fragment taken from the cuffs (horse-hoof shape) of a summer silk dragon robe with five clawed front facing dragons (couched pure silver wrapped threads) on a fish net like gauze weave. Each dragons appears to be wearing headdress. The cuffs from each sleeve are sewn together in the center and the borders are silver brocades. Circa, first half of 19th century. Approx. 19" x 15 1/4"

Large Chinese basket, tall stacking carrying basket, made of bamboo with iron handle, three compartments, outfitted with removable glass top so that it may be used as an end table or stand, the basket has a large character on the top and woven patterns on all sides, the tiered basket sits in a large bamboo frame with handle, Republic Period. Size: 37" high total (30 1/4" high to top of stand) x 18 1/2" wide x 18 1/2" deep.

A finely decorated blue and white bowl, painted in Kangxi/Yongzheng style depicting numerous (mostly zodiac) animals in an imaginary dreamlike landscape. The four character mark on the base reads "precious object copying antiques" and this item was probably made during the reign of the Guangxu emperor (1875-1908). Condition - there is a restored rim chip (top left - enlargement 12) and two restored hairlines. There is also a glaze bubble and two small rim chips (enlargement 10)...

A finely carved white jade pendant probably made in China in the 18th Century during the reign of the Qianlong emperor. Condition - half of one of the loops is missing (please see enlargements ) - no further damages and no repairs...

Look at this blue ! Among hundreds of Ming Minyao bowls there maybe is one piece with such a strong, amazing cobalt blue. Also the glaze of this bowl has an extreme gloss. The execution of the cobalt blue decoration speaks also for itself. All in all this bowl is a " must " for any high level Ming Minyao blue and white collection. Jingdezhen ware. Ming Dynasty Yongle Period ( 1403 - 1424 ) Diameter : 15 cm. H : 6,8 cm. Condition : There is one already very old hairline which is to see on th...

A Small Chinese yixing teapot with mark on the base. Qing dynasty. 11cm wide.7cm body diameter.6cm high. good conditions with just has small chipped at the spouth and inside the lid.

A Very Fine High Relief Carved White Water Dropper: Korea, Choson period, late 18th -early 19th Century, This is a very fine white glazed square formed porcelain water dropper carved in high relief with a plum spray on the top, and it is set on raised feet. It is covered with warm and milky white glaze overall evenly. It is in fine condition except one tiny water spout repaired.. Measures 1 ½” h.. x 2 ½”x2 ½”.

Two sample yuan dynasty blue and white jar decorated with flowers scroll motive. Jar has been broken on restoration. 11cm high.

A rare, finely potted, small deep dish, well painted with "famille verte" enamels and decorated in scholar's taste with precious objects . This item was made in Jingdezhen, China circa 1700-1722 during the reign of the Kangxi emperor. For Kangxi mark and period dishes decorated in similar style please refer to Lot 2225 Nagel (Stuttgart) 10 Nov 2001. Condition - excellent - there is normal age related wear to the enamels but no damages and no restoration. 11.5cm (4.5inches) diameter,1.1 inches...

A carved circular apple green jadeite pendant depicting a phoenix in a stylized garden landscape. This item was made in China possibly during the 19th Century. Condition - very good. 5.5cm (2.2 inches) diameter.

凤纹镂空翡翠玉坠 估为19世纪
一件团凤纹镂空翡翠玉坠，约作于19世纪。
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A Finely Molded/Decorated Celadon Shallow Dish: Korea, Koryo period, 12th -13th Century, It has an interior molded with a band of foliage above the wide, flat well and covered with a thick blue-green celadon glaze and three spur marks on the shallow base within the short and circular foot. It’s in fine condition except an area of exteriors oxidized. Measures 5 ¼” x 1 ¾” h.

A very rare Jar decorated with a for the Chenghua period typical, very nice water plant ( Lotus ) decoration. Jingdezhen ware, Ming Chenghua - Hongzhi period ( 1465 - 1505 ) The Jar is covered with a massive Golden Lid. ( The lid is not gilded or Gold plated - the lid is made from solid Gold ) H ( incl. Lid ): 11,4 cm. Condition : Perfect resp. no visible damage.

Tang dynasty lotus shape bronze mirror decorated with five molded lotus flowers and four butterfly at the rim.found from the river.10cm diameter.5mm thick.220gram weight.good conditions.

19th century Chinese bronze tripod censer with four character Xuande mark at the base.Qing dynasty.11,5cm wide.420gram weight.Good condition.

Rare Ming dynasty longquan celadon large lantern vase, rounded side with barrel shape and unglazed foot ring, celadon vase decorated with carved chrysanthemum flower motif, vertical ribbing on the neck and lower part, covered with nice green tone celadon glaze.
Vase is in good condition no chip, no crack, no restoration.
Size: 33 cm height.

A late Ming Wanli blue and white large bottle vase, rounded side with pear shape and glazed base, vase decorated with under glaze blue of galoping horse and flower motif divided with horizontal band, ruyi cloud motif on the neck.
Vase is in good condition with restoration on the upper part, rare to find similar vase in very large size.
Size: 28 cm height.

A group of four set of 19th C. Chinese blue and white porcelain teacups with people talking in the garden scene, excellent condition. H:9cm.

This piece is quite rare because of its overglaze enamel decoration. A nice chrysanthemum decoration done with a thick sky blue enamel. Late Ming Dynasty, sixteenth century. Diameter : 12,2 cm. H : 8,1 cm. Condition : Some fiering cracks ( the kind of the crazing around the cracks point to it that the cracks are fiering cracks and not a later damage - unfortunately the closeups are not good enough to show this )

A beautiful 19th/20th C. Chinese silver filigree bracelet in excellent condition. D:5.1cm L:17cm. Signed.

Tibetan Tiger Mask, 10x9x7 inches, 25.5x23x18 cm.

Bhutanese Bon Deity Kyung Mask of Papier Mache, 15 inches, 38 cm.