A magnificent and rare Amida Nyorai bronze Buddha, made in the early Edo Period, which means in the early 17th. century. This statue was made in a way called lost-wax metal casting, also known as Rougata Chuuzou, which was popular only in the 6th. century and in the Edo time.

The statue is in good antique condition with no repairs or cracks.

Size: 7,8'' height

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Up for sale is this special example of the beauty of Raku ware, a pottery tradition born more than 400 years ago in the ancient Japanese capital of Kyoto, from the collaboration between great tea master Sen Rikyu (1522-1591) and a potter named Chojiro ( - 1592), the forebear of the great Raku family of potters.

This particular chawan (tea bowl) was made by the 12th bearer of the Raku name, Raku Kichizaemon Konyu (1857-1932), whose works are not very diversified but who created seren...

Another Kamakura (end of Heian Period 1100-1300) Yama chawan from our collection made of unglazed pottery.

This is an excavated tea bowl from the Seto area (Aichi Prefecture).

Very good antique condition and atmosphere.

Size: 2 inches height, 6.2 inches width, 6.1 inches length.

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Description:
A green-glazed vase was well potted and was painted on the surface with black motif of peony flower.
It was preserved in perfect condition with finely spread crackles due to age.
Irridescent reflection can be observed too.
Some burial adhesives were kept at the foot bottom.

Date: Song Dynasty, 11th/12thCentury.

Height: 26.5cm.

A Custom-Made Botton Box is Included...

Small Korean rectangular stand made of elm wood, elegant lines and design, beautiful patina with traces of red lacquer, very simple and useful, 19th century. 11" high x 19 1/4" wide x 13 3/4" deep.

Small relief fragment in the shape of a statue of Buddha Sakyamuni, in monk's robes, in meditation posture, sitting on a lotus throne backed by an aureola. Stucco, with traces of polychrome pigments. Pakistan, Gandhara Region, Graeco-Buddhist art, 1st to 3rd century. Height: 5" (12,6 cm). The statue is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Chips in some areas, erosion, otherwise good condition.

A large heavy bottle vase depicting two confronting five clawed dragons amongst clouds and flames and above breaking waves. The base carries the six character seal mark of the Qianlong Emperor (1736-1795)but possibly made later during the 19th Century. It arrived in the UK before 1910 and is from an old West Country estate. Condition - the neck has been reduced and polished. There are no chips or cracks and there has been no restoration but there are surface scratches...

A refined Chinese painting of a Taihu scholar rock set in a planter like object on a stand. The work is attributing to the Italian Jesuit Painter, Giuseppe Castiglione or Lan Shining in Chinese (1688-1766). Shows age but most likely 20th century. Size: Length 20.75" Width 15.78"

Chinese scholar rock set upon a Chinese hardwood stand. Often used for contemplation and the enjoyment of art only seen in the natural beauty of nature. Simple yet quite dynamic with its sense of aesthetics and presence. From Lake Taihu, Jiangsu Province, China. Republic period with early 20th century stand. Dimensions: 23 inches high X 11 inches X 10 inches

A splendid antique Chinese agate snuff bottle with a motif of a fish jumping out of the water. The carving is done where the artist used the distinct colorations of the stone emphasizing the fish. Age: 20th century Size: Length 2.25" Width 1.25" Height 0.75"

A fine antique Japanese scholar rock. The patterns seen on the rock appear like the jagged rocks seen in Northern style Chinese landscape paintings. These rocks were often used for contemplation and promote the ideals of the literati. Age: 20th century Size: Length 7" Width 1.75" Height 5.5"

An elegant nice pair of Ming dynasty 16th century blue glazed meiping vase, globular body with small neck and unglazed base, both meiping vase is in good condition no damage no chip no crack no restoration, small original kiln glaze shrinkage on one body vase, very rare to find this pair meiping vase in good condition, size: 18 cm height.

A rare Ming dynasty 16th century blue glazed garlic vase with biscuit fired dragon motif circled the neck, vase is in good condition no damage no chip no crack no restoration, rim slightly unbalance, very rare Museum class piece, size: 20 cm height.

This is Asamai-sibori of the Akita area of the Edo era. It is dyed with an indigo plant of nature. This is good-quality thick cotton spun by hand. This is woven with a good-quality cotton thread spun in the country. The feel is good, and it is comfortable to eyes. A technique of good Shibori was introduced into the Asamai district from the Narumi district late in the Edo era. This is an expression method of early Asamai-Shibori. It is the simplest expression method of good-quality Shibori...

An antique Chinese red brocade panel decorated with auspicious motifs. In the central section, the brocade is decorated with repeating pattern of children where one is holding a musical instrument known as a sheng and the other is holding a toy-like object. The top and bottom panels are decorated with motifs of dragons and phoenixes set within a geometric border. Age: 19th century Size: height 66" width 28"

Chinese rank badge with a leopard set on a rocky island with flowing water and auspicious motifs surrounding the center image. The image is set on black background. Age: 20th century Size: length 14.9 width 13.9"

A splendid Chinese celadon brush holder formed in the style of a scholar rock. The crackled glaze along with the celadon is a classical style that began during the Song dynasty and became popular among the ruling elite. A mark is found on the bottom of the pot reading, Jingxiu tang zhi which is the studio that made the piece. Age: 18th/19th century Size: Length 4" Width 3" Height 4.6"

An antique Chinese porcelain water coup glazed in a baby blue hued glaze. The bottom of the coup contains an inscription reading: Da Qing Guanxu Nianxin or Produced During the Reign of Emperor Guangxu , age 1875-1908. Size: Diameter 4" Height 1.3"

A scholar taste Chinese Jade ink stone. The stone is a nephrite jade in the form of a flat craggily gonshi stone. The use of the stone, which has inclusions would be used to hold colored ink or water. The reverse side is to grind ink stick. Often scholar objects reflect details from nature and would incorporate them in their study.

Provenance Laurence Friedman Collection purchased from Ex Fu Ming Fair Co...

A refined Chinese Jade water coup. The water coup is carved in the form of a banana leaf, which is a popular motif in Chinese literati culture. The wooden stand is carved with motifs of ling bi like rocks, pine, bamboo, and other flora as if the coup was in a natural setting.Provenance:Laurence Friedman Collection, Age 19th century Size: Length 5.5" Width 2" Height 2"

Small statue of Taoist God Chao Kung Ming, in military garb, with a martial posture, his right foot resting on his tiger. Votive box at the back (lid missing). Wood, with traces of the original lacquering. China, early Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Height: 10 1/8" (25,7 cm). Traces of an old burn (candle?) several parts missing, strong erosion...

Choki print, please contact for details

Eizan print, please contact for details

Chinese scroll colour on paper, wooden roller showing 3 mythical creatures in roundels. Undated, estimated to be 19th century. Good condition, some creases.140x61 cm Old Christies auction house label attached.

AA carved soapstone figure depicting a reclining Scholar; holding a fan in his right hand...

A late Ming painted and gilt wood figure 
modelled as a dignitary standing on the backs of a coiled dragon and a tiger, the figure wearing elaborate robes and a tabbed hat, all on a rectangular base -- 8in. (21cm.) high.

A LIMESTONE VEILED FEMALE BUST CARVED IN HIGH RELIEF

ROMAN - PALMYRA, CIRCA, 1ST - 2ND CENTURY A.D...

A wonderful set of ancient arrowheads from two different periods
Canaanite, Middle Bronze Age, 1750 – 1550 B.C.
Roman period, 1st – 3rd Centuries A.D.

One of the reasons for the soldier's success was their weapon. Besides his sword or spear, the most common weapon for a soldier would have been his bow and arrow. Bronze weapons were far superior to soft copper blades...

ca. 1820-1850, early - mid 19th century
Daoguang period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
L: 18.3 cm, w: 18.3 cm, h: 5.5 cm
From a Lyon, France estate

A marvelous and very rare Daoguang mark and period blue and white porcelain stand, with a well-written four character kaishu mark to reverse. The tone of underglaze blue, glaze, porcelain paste, and calligraphy style is very typical for 1800-1850 mid Qing...

19th century
Mid - late Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with turquoise glaze & coral stopper
H: 7.7 cm, w: 5.5 cm (snuff bottle only, does not include stand)
From a Seattle private collection

A charming and finely modeled porcelain snuff bottle, with a reticulated / openwork body featuring foo dogs / guardian lions at play. The original antique stopper comes with a undyed natural red coral top and a hardwood carved spoon.

Condition report: In very good antique...

19th century
Guangxu Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue & overglaze enamels
D: 11 cm, 8.7 cm
From a Lewisville, Texas estate

A thinly potted and carefully decorated doucai covered tea bowl, with four-character Wanli kaishu marks to covered and bottom, and featuring various antiques and treasures. For a late Qing piece, this teabowl is of high quality.

Condition report: Perfect antique condition without major observable flaws. [...

16th century
Mid - late Ming dynasty
Porcelaneous stoneware with Longquan celadon glaze
D: 42 cm, h: 9 cm
From a northern California private collection of Longquan celadons

At 42 cm in diameter, this large Longquan celadon charger carries a striking presence. Its color is very difficult to photograph, as it has a varying depth that changes from seafoam blue to pea green. In terms of glaze color and crazing, this piece evokes Song dynasty celadons. Notable are the...

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.

Condition report: Pe...

17th / 18th century
Early Qing Dynasty
Dehua porcelain with clear glaze
H: 27.4 cm, W: 15 cm
From a Paris, France private collection

A rare and beautifully modeled blanc de chine Guanyin, with the yellowish clear glaze and dewey porcelain body typical of 17th/18th century Dehua white wares. As per the early Qing tradition, this Guanyin's face is round and heavyset, evoking earlier images of the Guanyin as an androgynous figure. The complex form of this statue inclu...

19th century
Late Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
D: 8.6 cm, h: 3 cm
From a Connecticut estate

An elegantly designed 19th century blue and white paste box, wistfully painted with a landscape scene encircled by floral scrolls. Six character Kangxi mark to reverse.

Condition report: Great antique condition with only minor chips to foot rim.[Please view all photos carefully. The images accompanying this lot is part of the condition repo...

Japanese Hirado Figure of a Hawk, perched on a rocky mound. L19thc Height 28.5cm. Condition; excellent.