A heavy porcelain fish bowl decorated in traditional Chinese taste in 17th Century Transitional style with a continuous panoramic landscape...
An intricately carved soapstone wine (or tea) pot with attractive "Chicken Blood" red inclusions. This item was made in China, circa 1870-1900, during the late Qing dynasty. Condition - the spout has been broken and re-glued; there are minor chips to the prunus branch decoration and to the tip of the spout 19cm (7.5 inches) long; 10cm (4 inches) high...
A Chinese porcelain vase profusely decorated with famille rose enamels. This item was made for export during the second half of the 19th century, possibly during the reign of the Tongzhi emperor (1862-1874)...
This rare antique Chinese Child's hat has it all
From the Yi Chinese Ethnic Minority...
Each surface is decorated with intricate hand embroidery and several silver ornaments
Tosa school painting depicted a pair of crane with turtle. Painted with ink and pigments on silk. Signed and sealed.
Tosa Mitsuzane was a Japanese artist active during late Edo period(1603-1868) in Japan. He was the eldest son of Tosa Mitsusada (1738-1806). After his father’s death, Mitsuzane succeeded his father’s position retained artist by the Tokugawa shogunate. He worked on wall paintings at Edo castle...
Three rare Chinese green glass beads made into a pendant.
Size: See last photo. Condition: No repairs. Two small bubbles in two of the beads which is normal in this type of bead.
Beautiful Ghandaran modeled stucco head. This artifact is from the McCloud collection. Ghandara refers to the Peshawar valley and some parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan. This region was heavily influenced by greco-roman style as a result of Alexander the Great's campaign in the far east. The facial features are more european with almond shaped eyes and a bow shaped mouth...
Japanese Edo period woodblock print depicting a beauty standing under a pine tree viewing a bustling scene of boats on a waterway by Keisai Eisen (1790-1848). A pupil of Eizan, Eisen is perhaps best known for his prints of sensual women. The artist's signature, "kiwame" censor's seal, and seal of the publisher Sanoki all appear at the lower right. Dates from the 1820s to 1830s. Vertical oban print measuring 15"V x 10"H. Most likely a panel from a triptych...
Width: 7.5 cm (3 in)
Height: 6.3 cm (2.5 in)
Fine Satsuma lidded box by Kinkozan; raised enamel peony decoration throughout; gilt hatched diaper borders and floral decoration on the legs; signed; internal artwork of irises to the interior; excellent condition
A late period, finely carved stone mortar in black basalt, Egypt, 664-332 BC.
A lovely piece with pyramidal tappering sides to a short rectangular base. Hollowed from extensive use.
Size: 116 mm. long and 76 mm. wide. c. 28-29 mm. tall.
Condition: Good Very fine and intact with tiny nicks and ancient wear.
Ex. Timeline Auctions, London, and formerly in the private collection of a British doctor.
Song dynasty longquan celadon large vase with flower motif, bluish green glaze, size: 27 cm height, 12 cm diameter.
Large Chinese pottery jar decorated with bands of raised lines and a pair of monster masks on the shoulder.
Age: China, Han Dynasty, circa B.C. 206 - A.D. 220
Measurement: Height 54 C.M. / Diameter 37 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adherings (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details...
One Crack line is found inside.
And there are some old restorations on the outside.
Width: 11.5cm
This antique Japanese Marquetry box is a good example of the meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail that marked the Japanese Meiji Period. The sides of the lid have scalloped opening which ease the removal opening of the box which was probably designed for glove storage.
10.5 x 3.5 x 3.75 inches
ca. 1800-1850, first half of the 19th century
Mid - Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with underglaze copper red
H: 14.6 cm, w: 11.5 cm
From a Seattle, WA private collection, acquired in the 1980s (original sales tag still available)
An interesting and rare vase of "apple" zun shape, decorated in underglaze copper red with a scene of the "Trials of Lu Dongbin". Six - character Yongzheng mark to reverse, but dates to ca. 1800-1850 19th century...
This kura (saddle) was used in the rituals which took place on the first day of rice planting. The day is called hana-taue (daue), "the flower-rice planting" and it has been practiced in the southern part of Japan. The links to today’s hana-taue is listed at the end...
A large size late 19th/20th C. Chinese Qing Dynasty famille rose porcelain bowl in excellent condition. Signed by a famous potter. D:34cm H:11cm
DESCRIPTION: A fierce pair of Chinese pottery foo dogs, early Qing, 18th/19th C., covered with a heavy green glaze and seated on pedestals. Each bares its teeth ferociously while holding a ball between their front paws as well as in their mouths. Good detail with finely ribbed backs and curled manes. Very good condition. DIMENSIONS: Each approximately 9 ½” high (24 cm) x 5” wide (12.7 cm).