An Arita Export porcelain dish decorated with a design based on a Ming Chinese Kraak plate. A pair of Ho-o birds amongst flowers and bursting pomegranates. Arita, circa 1690 - 1720. A similar dish is illustrated in the Shibata Collection, Kyushu Ceramic Museum, item 2495.

The border pattern shows a striking similarity to that used for V.O.C. orders produced at the Hikeoba and Sarugawa kilns. Circa 1680.

Approximately 21.3 cm diameter...

A pair of antique blue ceramic Vietnamese mini bottles. Found in a ship wreck from the Hoi An Hoard ship with a numbered label. The bottles were used as perfume bottles. Provenance: Prominent Private Collection from San Diego, CA

Date:12-13th C

Dimensions: 2.5" tall X 1.25" wide

Furoshiki (wrapping cloth) made of hand-spun cotton and vegetable indigo dyed. The crest is hand-drawn by tsutsugaki technique. It has sashiko on the four corners. In excellent condition except for a cut (1cm) in the crest. The second half of the 19th century. 135cm x 137cm

This very unusual Kyoto ware chawan is decorated in underglaze blue on a buff stoneware body.

The motifs are very odd and present mysterious pictures a poetic calligraphy.

Inside are 5 spur marks indicating that these bowls were stacked inside each other in the kiln. A previous owner has obviously been very attached to the bowl as it has several fine "kintsugi" gold lacquer repairs.

The Teabowl was made in Edo Period at the end of the 18th. century...

Han Dynasty, Late 200 BCE – 200 CE

This jar is well-potted pinkish-orange earthenware that is covered in a deep green glaze that has degraded in places and developed iridescence from burial. The base is unglazed, as is the interior, revealing the place orange earthenware clay body. There are three spur marks on the rim from stacking in the firing. There are no cracks or restorations.

Height: 5 7/8 in., Diameter: 6 ¼ in.

A lovely somewhat pear-shaped stone mace head, carved in a fine speckled dark diorite stone, Egyptian Pre-Dynastic period, c. 3rd. mill. BC.

Finely polished and symethrically drilled and measuring 5,5 cm. in diameter.

Condition: Good very fine, intact with minor wear and patina.

Ex. Cristian Spinu collection, Old European collection purchased 1972, comes with COA from 'Ancient Art - the gallery, London.

Eighteenth century, most likely from the Yongzheng or Qianlong period. Very well potted porcelain body of Meiping shape with a two coloured Teadust resp. Iron - rust glaze. The darker part of the glaze shows the darkest kind of Teadust glaze. The last image shows a selection of different Teadust resp...

Antique Edo age Japanese 100% kiri wood tansu. Beautiful example of an Early Edo age small tansu. Original condition and finish. Unique Iron hardware and locks complement the light color kiri wood. Locking drawers and swing out hinged door revealing three more small drawers. From the Kansai area in Japan near Kyoto. Original keys Edo Period (circa 1845) Dimensions: 27 1/2" Wide X 14" Deep X 20 1/4" High

Jade toggle of a boy holding a lingzhi fungus, symbol of longevity. Protective and lucky charm.
Light green jade (he tian bai yu). Beautiful patina, perfect condition. H: 4 cms. Qing, 19th C. TCT 196 (see Bibliography)

An unusual miniature green glazed bowl with three legs from the Ming dynasty. Size: 7.5cm x 5cm. Condition; No repairs

A blue an white plate with a central flower spray. The center surrounded with thick blue border. Condition: Normal condition. A hairline in the center. Minor rim frittering. Measurement: 23.5 cm = 9.3 in

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A pair of Burmese wooden disciples, with lacquered, gilded gold and inlay of colorful glass pieces on the borders of the robes, one of them sitting in adoration posture with two hands attached to each other indicating respectful manner.

Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Size: Height 21.3 - 23.1 C.M. / Width 19.2 C.M. / Thickness 19.5 - 20.3 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to their age)...

Ayuthya Wooden Buddha seated in deep meditation on draped and tapered gilt Lotus flower throne, brown shiny wood and red patina with gilding, early 19th Century, Thai, Buddha is slanting a bit, condition good, size:H. 22cm x W. 13.5 x D. 8cm

Up for sale is an antique Chinese Qing dynasty embroidered dragon silk robe, Jifu, with nine 5-clawed dragons executed in couched gold wrapped threads; clouds, Buddhist & Taoist auspicious symbols, bats, sea waves, and standing water ( Lishui) are executed in brick stitch.Overall is in excellent condition, no frays across shoulders' folding lines. Measurements : 54" from collar to bottom, 27" between arm pits, 85" across shoulders when stretched open, bottom width 42"

Antique Korean gat, a tall cylindrical hat woven of horsehair with a wide brim. Framed with thin, black lacquered bamboo and with a ribbon for securing under the chin. Black gat were traditionally reserved for men of noble status who had passed the gwageo civil service exams. This hat comes with a custom metal stand.

Age: Jeoson Dynasty (19th century)

Dimensions: 7 1/2" high (25" high on stand) x 16 1/4" wide

Traditional brush and ink Chinese painting of birds done in the style of Jin Cheng 金城. This homage was done in the 20th century and is very attractively mounted a silk scroll. Jin Cheng travelled internationally and was a founding member of the influential Chinese Painting Research Society (Zhongguo huaxue yanjiuhui) that became later known as the Hu Society (Hu she). The writing at the top right is an apocryphal dedication- gifted to Yu Po 1907...

Wooden toad with long legs. In the Japanese bestiary, the toad has a special place, carrying positive values. Both the toad and the frog, called kaeru (蛙) return every year and regardless of the distance to the pond where they were born. The word kaeru is a synonym for "coming home". It is the protective animal for travelers and the symbol of hospitality...

A truly spectacular example of early Roman glass, being a sea-green bowl of shallow rounded form with a smooth edge and 28 exterior pronounced ribs converging at the bottom. A wheel cut triple band circles the lower flattened section of the bowl.

The diameter at the top rim is 6 1/8", and the height is 1 3/8". The condition of the bowl is superb, with no chips, cracks, or restoration and displaying a wonderful iridescence...

A lovely antique hand-knotted wool Chinese Mongolian rug, with scene of a white cat seated on a structure of rocks, its head pointed towards the sky in observation of a nearby butterfly, with branches of blue and red flowers against a red ground. Good color and thick pile. Previous owner's publication. done in 1990s, Antique Chinese Carpets, Te-Chun Wang Collection.

19th Century, Early 20th Century, circa 1910

Dimensions: 2'4" x 4'6"

Antique painting of Hotei/Budai/The Laughing Buddha, standing with a walking stick, and four seated people. They are all observing the sky as what appears to be another Buddha or deity floats on a heavenly cloud, who wears a beautiful robe with gold detailing. Set behind glass and framed, 17th/18th century. Size: (entire frame) 19" height, 16.25" width (painting only) 9.5" height, 7.75" width

A good Ming dynasty 15th century Chenghua period blue and white bowl, rounded side with flared rim and straight foot, bowl decorated with under glaze blue of flower lotus scroll motif at the outer wall, style of palace bowl from chenghua period, inner part with flower branch motif.
Bowl is in very good condition no chip, no crack, no restoration, good porcelain with high ping sound with finger tip.
Size: 15 cm diameter.

A Yuan Longquan Celadon Jar with Dragon Decoration. Diameter approximately 9 cm and height approximately 7.7 cm. Uneven base. Good condition.

Chinese 17th-18th century red glazed "Gu shape" vase. 9,8 cm high. found from shipwreck. vase in good condition except very smooth short hairline.

The falcon is represented resting on a branch. His expression is attentive and we can guess that he is hunting. The artist knew how to infuse him with all the ruthless savagery in his gaze...

Chinese blue and white porcelain vase, of a tall trumpeted form, with blue underglaze scene of people gathering on the shoreline to gaze upwards at Shoulao soaring on the back of a crane. Shoulao is one of the Three Star Gods of Fortune known as Fu Lu Shou, who represent happiness and prosperity, status and authority and health and longevity. The top and bottom of the vase are incised near the edge with a band of floral scroll motifs.

Dates from 20th century Dimensions: 8" w x...

Antique carved wood netsuke; of a bearded figure holding money, of Meiji period. Size; Height of carving is 1.5 inches, no condition issues noted.

This late 19th century Chinese jade (nephrite) carving of a reclining camel and foreign grooms is 2 ¾” high, 4 ¼” long and 2” thick. It depicts a reclining camel turning its head to the three grooms; one is climbing on the camel’s hump while the other two are leaning on its side. It is in great condition.

BIBLICAL POTTERY COOKING POT
HOLY LAND – ROMAN “HERODIAN DYNASTY”
SECOND TEMPLE PERIOD
37 BC – 70 AD
Time of Jesus and King Herod the Great

Short cylindrical neck with two handles and circular lines around the entire body and base
Dimensions:
Height: 11 cm
Diameter: 16.5 cm
Height on stand: 15 cm

Condition: Good condition

Found in Bethlehem south of Jerusalem, Holy Land

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Antique Japanese small gold lacquer box of a melon shape, with nashiji (gold flakes) lacquer inside and on its underside. Raised lacquer design of instruments decorate the lid. Meiji Period (1868 - 1912) Size: 3" L x 2" Wx 1" H

Chinese pottery figure of courtman, trace of original with red, white and black pigments remains in good condition.

Age: China, Northern Qi Dynasty, A.D.550-577
Measurement: Height 24 C.M. / Width 7.5 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.

This early 20th century Japanese netsuke is 1 ½ inches high, 1 ½ inches wide and 3 quarters of an inch thick. It depicts a mythical beast with a human face. The creature has the body of a horse; however, it is covered with horns and flames raise from its legs. It is signed “Masayaki”. It is in great condition.

PHOENICIAN style Fused glass bead necklace with six white fang-like beads two tubular beads with colored dots and a large bearded mask face bead. This necklace came from Sadigh Gallery on 5th ave Ny Ny and listed as original Phoenician. Condition good with calcification, a few beads have minor chips. size 17" the face bead is 2.25" by 1.25" wide . We were not the original buyers so we feel the piece is old but cant say for certain that the attributed age from them is correct.

Tibetan Wooden Buddhist Mahakala mask (Shaman Exorcism Mask Yama God of Death).

Age: Tibet, 19th Century
Size: Height 36.6 C.M. / Width 28.3 C.M. / Thickness 14.7 C.M.
Size including stand: Height 72.5 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.

Early Showa period (1910s) Japanese mingei (Arts and Crafts) shallow copper box with enameled decoration of a spray of aoi (hollyhock) leaves with tendrils. Wonderful combination of uchidashi (hammered-out) and moriage (piled-up) techniques : metal was raised from the opposite side and raised surface was subsequently thickly enameled and fired. Beautiful work, cleverly textured surface, excellent patina, in perfect condition. Enameled green on the inside. Signed on the bottom ANDO TSUKURU (made ...

A classic Japanese Imari bowl with a slightly everted rim richly decorated in typical Imari export style with three irregular lobed shaped reserves containing Chrysanthemums set against a dark blue brocade ground of Peonies and gilt Karakusa divided into three sections each containing three flowers. The foot-ring is decorated with a band of three further Peony flowers. The interior of the bowl is painted with a band inset with stylised flowers, Peony, Chrysanthemum and Gobenka, and the main regi...

One of such rare antique Hagi Chawan with wonderful glaze and aesthetically pleasing patina from the early 18th century (Edo Period), perfectly thrown and highlighted with an old gold restoration, a fantastic gintsugi (kintsugi) which makes our Hagi tea bowl even more valuable and outstanding.

It comes together with its wooden box and the authentication and appraisal of Soshu Mori, a former chief priest of the Daitoku-Ji Temple 大徳寺 Kyoto.

Like many of the great Jap...