A very large, exceptionally finely cast, bronze censer in Ming form but with archaic (Zhou) style decoration of Imperial quality. The base carries the six character reign mark of the Ming Xuande emperor (1426-1435) but this item was made in China later, during the early 18th Century. Condition - there is old impact damage with an old repair - please view enlargements 5,6,7 and 8; also the five clawed dragons on the base have had a single claw removed; no further damages or restoration...
Fine Famille Rose Spoon Tray delicately painted with flowering peonies and plum blossom. Base unglazed. Yongzheng C1730/35. Length 12.0cm. Condition: Slight wear to smaller peony, no chips, cracks or restoration.
This carved bamboo brush holder (BiTong) is an early 20th century product. It depicts five sages and two young servants surrounded by pine trees and rocks. It is 6 ½” high and 5”~ 5 ½” in diameter. The carving is elegant and quite deep. Aside from some cracks due to the age and nature of the bamboo, it is in excellent condition.
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...
Up for sell is an antique Chinese Cantonese silk tapestry, Qing dynasty, intricate embroideries including peafowls, cranes, geese, quails, golden pheasant, phoenixes, paradize flycatcher, pine tree & peonies, etc, embroidered in a beige color silk ground. Framed & glazed on front and back. Overall in very good condition.
Measurements: Approx 19" x 24-1/2"
A Korean Very Rare and Fine Total Blue Sea-Lion Shape Water Dropper-19th C.:
Korea, Joseon period, 19th century
Amusingly moulded as a recumbent figure of a mythical lion-dog, the surface details
incised and realistically moldelled, decorated in a washy underglaze blue beneath
a white glaze, it’s in very fine condition without any damages at all,
it measures 7.5cm L. x 5cm w. x 3.7cn h.
A Song/Yuan Celadon Twin Fish dish. Diameter approximately 20 cm. In good condition.
A rare mirror black "famille noire" enamelled jar and cover depicting two birds perched on a branch of iron red flowering prunus blossom over green enamelled rockwork. This item is decorated in late Kangxi style (circa 1700-1720) but it was made later, during the reign of the Guangxu emperor (1875-1908). Condition - there is a hairline crack to the cover (please view enlargement 9); the jar itself is in excellent condition with no damages and no restoration...
An exceedingly rare ancient Japanese Heian (794-1185) or Nara Period (710-794) Engraved Bronze Tortoise. The entire shell, front and back, has
engraved artistic images of the people and symbols of the era. The tortoise is a
symbol of wisdom, and is able to defend itself on its own. It personifies
Water, Moon, Mother Earth, Time, Immortality, and Fertility. Creation is
associated with the tortoise and it is also believed that the tortoise bears
the burden of the whole world...
A small finely carved hardwood panel, with gold lacquered border, depicting a Scholar on a bridge in a mountain landscape and encased in a silver wire inlaid frame. The panel and frame were made during the reign of the Guangxu emperor (1875-1908). Condition - the frame has been crudely re-glued and would benefit from restoration; the panel itself is in excellent condition with no damages or losses. The frame - 22.3cm (8.8inches) high; 10.6cm (4.2inches) wide...
This is tsutsugaki Fireman shirushi hanten coat in Edo period(1603-1867). It is very impressive hanten of the design of the dragon. The material is seems to be hand spun in thick indigo dye cotton. It is very beautiful.It is made of hand-spun and hand-woven and natural indigo dyed cotton. There is a stain. There is no damage. It is very good. size:88cm x 127cm (34.6" x 49,8")
yuan dynasty longquan celadon dish decorated with fine molded twin fish. covered with nice green celadon glaze. Dish in good conditions, no chip,no crack, and free from any restorations. except one kiln fault at the rim (please see on the picture). 12cm diameter.
Superbly Decorated Chinese Famille Rose Teapot of small size. Very finely painted with a scene of a reclining couple and a female attendant, the reverse with hanging flowers within a floral gilt scroll on a grey diaper ground. Yongzheng C1722/36. Height 10.5cm, Length 14.5cm. Condition: knop restored, section 3.0cm by 0.8cm restored to flange of lid. No other cracks, chips or restoration.
Circa 1750. A very beautiful and petite vegetable tureen. This is just gorgeous, with bright colors and well painted florals, all of which is beautifully intact. The only damage is the one handle has been re-stuck. The other details to mention is very minor frits along the outer edge of the lid, which is a common production fault with Chinese porcelain in the first couple decades of the 18th century, other than that this tureen is in excellent shape...
A very beautiful Tang Dynasty jar with a pale greenish and slightly bluish glaze effects. This very ancient Tang artifact (681-906 A.D.). is in excellent condition with no hairlines or noticeable damage. Lid and stand included, both which are antiques in their own right. Authenticity is guaranteed. It measures 31.75 cm high or 12.5" high.
Up for sale is a very large antique chinese purple ground brocaded with lotus, vines, and butterfly, executed in gold-wrapped thread ( Look silver from pictures ) silk tapestry, there is a seam in the middle; backed with light orange silk brocade with cloud pattern. Overall in very good condition. Please ask if yo uhave any question or need a close-up pictures.
Measurements: 52.5" x 81" ( 133cm x 207cm ).
A beautiful 19th C. Chinese hard wood stand, very heavy 700g. It has two tiny hairline cracks please see the photo, otherwise it's in very good condition. D:19cm