18” tall Chinese Republic period Canton enamel on copper vase with trumpet mouth, two flanges on opposing sides of the tall neck, a bulbous mid-section, and flared recessed base. The vase is decorated with two central white ground bird and flower motifs set against a black background densely covered in bright polychrome enamel flowers and scrolling foliage. The base and interior are white. Early 20th century. Very good overall condition with only minor imperfections...
19th century small ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) carved in the round with a pierced design of a butterly by a blooming peony. Wonderful carving, excellent detailing, pleasant patina, in great condition. Height 3/8 inches.
19th century small ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) carved in the round with a pierced design of blooming irises. Wonderful carving, excellent detailing, pleasant patina, in great condition. Height 5/16 inches.
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.
Late 19th century Japanese ceramic statue of standing Daruma - the founder of Zen Buddhism - enveloped in monastic robe, and holding a hossu (fly whisk) in his hand. Superb sculpting - see the beautiful flow of his robe and well defined facial features. Absolutely fascinating painting of his face - staring fierce eyes with white enamel, wonderful depiction of his facial hair and excellently conveyed expression of thoughtful concentration. Bottom shows ceramic body, some expected wear to enamel...
Antique Japanese long silk textile, possibly used as an altar cloth. Made of blue silk and woven with thin strips of metal leaf covered paper in a dramatic scene of a dragon in swirling clouds above waves. Framed in antique silk textile with woven designs of dragons.
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 36" wide x 11 1/2 feet long
Chinese Tang dynasty YUE ewer. 10,7 cm high. There two small chipped at the spout and upper rim. Free from any repairs.
Chinese Tang dynasty - Five dynasties YUEYAO small jar with two lugs/ears. Jar has single hairline, free from any repairs. 8 cm high, 7 cm diameter.
A Very Rare (大韓海峽) Map of Korea with “Sea of Coree”-18th C.:
Korea, dated 1792 printed,framed as a flat map.
It’s in good condition as a 18th century Map with just 2 small hairline creases,
it measure 21” c 28” (53cm x 71cm) overall...
Burmese wooden elephant candle holder.
Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Size: Length 41 C.M. / Width 15.8 C.M. / Height 23.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.
18th century Chinese toggle (similar in function to netsuke) carved out of boxwood in a shape of a monkey on a base, its face almost human, its mouth open. Very beautifully worn charming piece, patina consistent with age. Could have been used as a small brush rest. Very nice fingering piece, as well as an object for a scholar’s desk. Height 1 9/16 inches.
Early 19th century Tibetan / Mongolian thangka in original mounts depicting Tserendug - the White Old Man - Lord of the earth and water, protector of all living things. Rare icon, Tserendug as the patron of the plant and animal world is one of the ancient chthonic deities incorporated into Buddhist iconography and is associated with Buddha Amitayus...
A finely carved brush pot (bitong) decorated with ‘fu’ characters for good luck in raised, low relief, all done in different type of script. Good, dark honey color. H. 14 cm D. 9,5 cm. Qing, second part of 19th cent. Condition: Excellent. Minor traces of wear.
Authentic detailed Tang Horse Groom of a foreigner.There is still a lot of pigment still remaining on the surface and a very detail casting of the face of the groom. This comes from a collection excavated in 1998. See last photo.
Size: H.49cm. W. 15cm.
Condition: No repairs.
Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Kyto Satsuma Bowl with Flower Attributed to Nonomura Ninsei
It is 5.1 inches (13 cm) tall by 10.1 inches (25.7 cm) wide. It is 1.7 Lb.
It has loss gold and paint, stains, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Pair of 1900's Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Egret & Willow Tree & Flowers
They are 6.1 inches (15.5 cm) tall by 4.6 inches (11.7 cm) wide. The total weight is 1.7 Lb.
They have stains at the bottom, tarnished metal, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A beautiful authentic Western Han pottery cocoon jar in the shape of a silkworm cocoon. The outer surface is embellished with the original painted abstract banding and scrolling designs in pigments of dark and light brick reds, grey blue, and white.
Size: H. 28cm.L. 31cm. W. 28cm Condition: Minor chip on the rim and the base from age.See photos.
An antique Japanese Gifu Choba Tansu made of Hinoki and Sugi wood. Top section has two slat sliding doors with two small interior drawers. The bottom section has a pair of sliding doors , five drawers and a safe compartment.Excellent condition.
Date: Mid Meiji (1868 - 1912)
Dimensions: 35" wide X 17" deep X 62" tall (both sections
top section is 24" tall & bottom section is 38"