Japanese antique hina dolls (ningyo), the muscician dolls from the late Edo period (1603-1868). All five dolls have dimples on their cheeks; one doll in the center is carrying an inro (medicine case) and another has a pouch on her back of the belt area -- shown in the last photo...

A Genuine Song Period SAWANGKALOKE-SISACHANALAI, SIAMESE-THAI IRON-BROWN GLAZED JARLET WITH LIP. This jarlet is half way glazed with horizontal incised ring ribbing towards the top. Very good condition.14-16th Century. Size:height 8 cm.

Pair of Framed Antique Chinese finely hand-woven textile sleeves with golden thread. Beautiful natural colors used. Secure, stabilized on acid balanced paper and framed in golden wood frames (ready to hang). Very striking and unusual to have both in such great condition. Circa 19th Century Dimensions: Frame 36" X 16 1/2" - Sleeves: 25" High X 9" Wide

A Japanese porcelain chawan, tea bowl, decorated with a continuous landscape. The concave foot left unglazed. The rim has a number of kintsugi, repaired chips using lacquer and gold dust.

A similar tea bowl is shown in Sekai Toji Zhenshu, Ceramic Art of the World, Vol 8. Edo Period III, no:240, described as Nakano Kiln, Hirado, mid 18th century.

Approximately 11 cm diameter. Fine condition...

A beautifully cast bronze dragon waterspout from an ancient Japanese garden in Nara prefecture made to rise over the edge of a water basin, the water trickling out through his mouth. It retains the original bronze pipe and connector, overall, in excellent original condition. The dragon itself is roughly 25 x 13 x 20 cm tall (10 x 5 x 8 inches) and weighs 3.9 kg (8.5 pounds). Including the pipe roughly 50 cm long.

Interesting and unusual small stamp with a beautiful symethric engraving, Post-Hittite states of Western Mesopotamia, c. early 1st. millenium BC.

Size: 11 x 10,5 mm.

Condition: Extremely fine, attractive patinated Hematite.

Added to the Oberländer collection in 2006...

Han Jade pendant with two connecting holes on each end. The front has the carving of two stylized Phoenix Birds and the back with carvings of cloud motifs.The phoenix was commonly referred to as the "King of Birds." A supernatural bird, it embodied the five virtues of benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and sincerity., "When the dragon soars and the phoenix dances, the people will enjoy happiness for years, bringing peace and tranquility to all under heaven."Size: L.5cm. W. 3.5cm...

A trumpet-mouth porcelain vase (觀音瓶）decorated with Mirror-black glaze (烏金釉). Six under-glaze-cobalt characters "Daqing Kangxi Nian Zhi" mark inside the foot rim, 18/19th century. Condition: foot rim ground; three chips on the foot rim; scratches on glaze. Height: 13-5/8".

Extremely rare Chinese early ceramic of Xing ware small shallow bowl, covered overall with white creamy ivory glazed. The base with single character of 'Guan' mark, which is very rare to find. From the other examples of Xingyao, it's probably late Tang to Northern Song Dynasty. Condition is perfect with no any chip, no any crack and free from any restoration. Diameter: 12,5 cm and Height: 4 cm.

Chinese silver box, decorated with dragon and phoenix design in high relief and a jade stone mounted between them, a band of floral design in relief surrounding the base, late 19th/ early 20th century period. Size; Length of silver box is 3 inches with height of 1.75 inches. Condition Report; Good condition.

Chinese porcelain vase with a glaze known as flambe, a red glaze vase with blue underglaze flecks and a brownish yellow glaze around the mouth and bottom, as well as where the neck and body meet. It has a light blue glaze inside. 19th Century Size: 6" height, 3.25" width

Late Meiji period (1890s 1912) Japanese buffalo horn kushi (hair comb) with lacquer decoration of a Manchurian crane in flight, design continuing on both sides. Nicely made, good work in Japanese taste, some losses and insect damage as seen on photos. Length 3.92 inches. Part of East Coast collection of Japanese hair items.

An unusual Bizen stoneware figural group depicting three sages with attributes in clouds in a stele formation. One with wheat and sword flanked by attendants, one also with wheat and sword and the other with a palm frond or banana leaf fan...

Chinese 10th-12th Century small vase. 8cm high. vase has two small chipped at the mouth rim and has been repaired.

Noren made of hand-spun cotton and vegetable dyed (probably kakishibu) and all hand-sewn. It has "Yotsume" family crest. In excellent condition. The second half of the 19th century. 122cm x 126cm

Tularosa Black-on-White Olla with Dog Head Lug. Ca. 1175 to 1300 ad. This is a beautiful piece that is in as found condition, not broken and has no restoration or repaint. Dog head lug is intact with a little chip out of tip of head. It is 6"high X 6"wide. A "Certificate Of Authenticity, Release and Disclosure" Statement will be provided. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BUYING OR MAKING A OFFER PLEASE EMAIL ME TIM JONES AT tejones0433@msn.com

A Japanese Boxwood netsuke depicting a Dutchman with a child on his shoulder and a trumpet. Excellent blond patina on the front in contrast to the darker part on the back. Large holes in the image on the side. Edo period late XVIII century Sizes: 8 x 3 x 2.5 cm. Condition report: Good condition

Japanese Edo period (1615~1868) a sage standing on the ground covered by bamboo leaves. It is signed by Kawahara and dated 1824. The base has been repaired. It is in good condition. H: 11 ¼ inches, W: 7 inches, D: 3 ½ inches

Two Japanesev bronze mirrors. Both 19th century. One with broken handle, signed Fujiwara Sadashighe 5.7 x 0.1 and 4.8 x 0.3 cm. Combined weight 54g.

A 16th/17th Century eight-sided bronze censer (incense burner) made in China during the late Ming dynasty (circa 1550-1644). Condition, very good - two of the feet have been secured by rivets one with an associated split and there is a small 0.8cm long thin gap below the rim - all possibly dating to the time of manufacture (please view enlargements 7,8 and 9). Dimensions - 14cm (5.5inches) across; 8.5cm (3.3inches) high...

A nicely made glazed pottery figure of a fish. The word for "fish", yu is a homophone for "abundance" and "affluence" Size: 9.5cm X 5.5cm Condition: Perfect except for some minor age chips on the base.

Early 19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Table Plaque Wood Stand with Peach & Flower

It is 6.7 inches (17 cm) tall by 10 inches (25.3 cm) wide. The plaque is 4.3 inches (11 cm) in length by 9.4 inches (23.8 cm) wide. It is 1 Lb.

It has dark spots, skip glazes, rubbing of paint, chips at the rims, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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This is a representation of Shotoku taishi (574 A.D.-622 A.D.), the young princely protector of Buddhism in Japan. At the age of twenty, he reorganized Japan by promoting Chinese Confucian and Buddhist principles. His well known "Constitution with 17 Articles" was the first written law of Japan. The articles begin by emphasizing the importance of harmony, which is still the foundation of the Japanese culture. The figure is from the Kutani kilns, 7 inches tall

A Blue & White Antique Chinese Porcelain Bowl with inside double ring around Lingzhi inner medallion depicting Shou Lao, God of Longevity seen riding on a Crane above crested waves. Triple ring above foot rim and band decor just below top rims as well as 4 outside Xuanzang Medallions and Chinese Character decor. Underglaze Character Marking. Condition: overall good, one hairline. Size H. 8.5 cm x 20 cm. diameter (3.25" x 7.75" diameter)

Chinese Ming dynasty blue and white dish/plate with Cicada motive at the center. Wanli period. 20,7 cm diameter. Dish in good condition except short hairline at the rim, please see at the picture.

E-Gasuri (Kasuri) Futonji, Picture Ikat-woven Bed Cover; Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture. Four-panel kon (dark-blue) indigo-dyed cotton bed cover, woven with e-gasuri (picture) ikat technique creating images of Otafuku (goddess of happiness & mirth) and Plovers, squares, and crosses. An excellent example of the picture ikat tradition of Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture on the north end of Kyushu Island. Top cover only, no backing or wadding, good condition. 7” (18cm) tear to one end of cloth. Ca...

The panels with extraordinary depictions of a gender-based division of labor.
The hunting scene shows a naked man with a spear grasping at a bird hidden behind a large ivy leaf which may represent the forest grove.
On the other side a woman with diminutive head and outstretched arms. Assuming that plants are denoted by contouring dots, she is standing next to three trees in her garden.
Figural depictions on this type of pottery are rare...

Height: 6.4 cm (2.5 in)
Width: 5 cm (2 in)
Depth: 2.4 cm (0.9 in)

Fine Chinese cloisonné snuff bottle on bronze; shows two main panels featuring dragons chasing pearls; sides and knop decorated with very fine wire scrolled lotus plants; marked on the base; good condition

18th century small Chinese agate carving in a shape of a double gourd with tassels, was used to be sawn onto clothes. Beautiful carnelian agate with wonderful finish. Height 11/16 inches (18 mm).

Early 19th century large netsuke depicting flat himono (dried fish - salmon in this case) with a rat gnawing at its head. Clever design, very good carving, eyes of the rodent are inlaid with brown horn, pleasant patina. Himotoshi (cord hole) goes through the mouth to the back of the netsuke. Length 4.7 inches (119 mm).

A Ming dynasty Chenghua - Hongzhi blue and white large bowl with rare cloud motif, rounded side with open wide rim and glazed base, thin wall with fine drawing, bowl decorated with good color of under glaze blue of rare cloud motif.
Bowl is in good condition with two faint short hairline at the rim, no chip or restoration, slightly warp, porcelain with high ping sound with finger tip.
Size: 17 cm diameter.

See Item # 1347795

Very nice Imperial yellow hand carved Chinese wine cup. The bowl is accented with carving details in the stems and lotus areas for added appeal. The shape of the bowls reflects those porcelain counterparts that were popular around the late Qing and early republic periods. Condition is excellent without any chips, cracks, hairlines, or restoration. Measures 4.5 inches high by 2.5" in diameter. Stand not included.

The size of Imari Bowl: 6 1/4" Dia x 2 1/8" H.. This is unusual design of geese flying with gold cloud and moon over Susuki Grass(Japanese pampass Grass and wild flowers.) The design like Ogata Korin's. The inner border with red band with gold...

A rare and nice small celadon jar decorated with iron-brown spotted on the body covered with crackeled celadon glaze,Song Dynasty.good conditions.5,2cm high,7,5 body diameter.

Length approximately 8.7 cm (across the handles). In good condition.

A rare ancient agate bead made for wearing as a pendent or necklace. These beads date back to over 2,000 years. They have some kind of tiger influence in their shape and stripes.. Size: 3cm X 3cm. Condition: Excellent.

rare polychrome dish in red and turquoise, the center decorated with peony spray. The sides cavetto with block diapers, medallions and roundels still in original state enamels survived from Ming dynasty early 17th century. Zhangzhou ware or so called Swatow as popular name in South East Asia region. Condition : a tiny frit on the rim, no cracks or hairlines and free from restorations. Diameter: 28 cm

Antique Chinese peking carpet, woven in light, medium, dark navy blue and tan colored fibers, with a central medallion flanked by peony bunches, its edges bordered with repeating geometric motifs. Circa 1920s

Size: 5 ft 10" x 4 ft 11"

A Very Fine/Large Korean Wood Carved Wedding Duck-19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 18th/19th century. A good and large wood hand carved Mandarin duck, traditionally used in wedding ceremonies, with old patina overall, its bottom square carved out for holding. It’s in very good condition with old dark-brown patina due to its age, it measures 19cm high. and 31cm length.

Japanese vase with a scenes of seven sparrows flying among crysenthemums in beautiful hues of purple, orange, green, blues and yellows. Vase contains a signature on the bottom with the name, Kinkosan. Some old repairs. Age: Meiji period. Size: Height: 12" Diameter: 8"

A Very Rare Pair of White Glazed Two Ear Wine Cups: Korea, Choson Dynasty, 15th Century This pair of wine cups is an extremely rare and unusual shape of two ear handle attached white glazed stir-up wine cups, the deep and wide cup set on a high ring foot and molded with two flat and tangle formed with carved notched comb handles with one hole on each side. It is covered overall with a creamy white crackled clear glaze with salmon-pink blushes on the interior and exterior. The first one ha...

This charming old Chinese headband was handmade for a small child sometime in the late Qing dynasty. It is one of the nicest animal headbands that I have seen, and it is in good condition. The cat's face would have been worn at the child's forehead and is 3 dimensional. Made with silk fabric, with silk thread for the elaborately embroidery, the face is complete with ears that flap, and side paws. Opened at the back seam for easy framing, it can easily be re-sewn to fit display stand.

Swatow ware, late Ming period ( sixteenth century ) very nice glaze. Diameter : 27,2 cm. Condition : Perfect

Large Etruscan oinochoe of oval body. The flared neck pinched to form a trefoil shaped mouth.
The cylindrical handle spans from rim to shoulder. Standing on a splayed foot.
Rasmussen's oinochoe type 6a. The absence of a ridge at the junction between neck and shoulder and the lack of decoration gives this group a very plain appearance.
For a related example, cf. Beazley Archive vase no. 9012079.
Ceramic, grey bucchero
Etruscan, 600-575 BC
H. 23 cm (9 in) ...

Chinese Blue and white Double Happiness decorated Ginger Jar with old top, Ca. late 19th C., 7 1/4" high, 6 3/4" wide-widest part in the middle, 3"diameter-top rim, 5 5/8" diameter-bottom rim, large underglaze Blue Double Happiness Characters decorated between scrolling vines and snow pea flowers with Greek Key border on top. the old top also decorated with underglaze Blue double Happiness Character and fit inside the top rim of the jar, that is greek Key design is covering around the neck of t...

Chinese wood framed table screen holding beautiful dream stone. Signed and sealed. Excellent condition. 53x30 cm overall size. Stone impossible to date, frame estimated to be late 19th century. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.

Sample Ming lonquan celadon large stem bowl decorated with incised motive on inside the bowl.20cm diameter.15cm high. Conditions on restorations.

This offering is a pair of bronze daggers from the ancient Ba culture. They date to the Warring States period (475-221 BC). The Ba people are thought to have inhabited the vast area which today encompasses southern Shaanxi, Hubei and eastern Sichuan provinces and Chongqing Municipality. Depending on sources, the Ba are thought to have existed as a unique culture from as early as the Spring and Autumn period (770 BC) to the end of the Warring States period (221 BC). They were famous for their b...

Japanese bronze bird and bamboo.

Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century
Size: Height 18.8 C.M. / Width 8.8 C.M. / Length 20.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall. 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.

Width: 12 cm (4.8 in)
Total Height on Stand: 6.8 cm (2.7 in)

Fine Chinese famille rose fluted bowl decorated with floral garlands and insects resting on its original stand showing the same decoration; internally the bowl depicts a Koi swimming amongst weed; the bowl’s base shows a hand-painted Tongzhi mark; minor flake on the bowl base rim; good condition

Song Dynasty, ca. 1000 /1100

These tall, slender offering jars with lids are well-potted and molded with dignitaries, dragons and horses, and covered with a thin bluish-toned clear glaze. The bluish areas are apparent where the glaze has pooled around the molded figures. The lids are likewise glazed and finished with a simple stylized swirl of clay. The clay body is white and a bit sugary in texture. There are orange areas of staining from burial. Jars such as these were used as grain offe...

A nice quality Arita porcelain bowl decorated with a design of four panels of Hosoge or Karahana, Tang Flowers, in contrasting Iron red and under-glaze blue. This design appears in a number of variations on Chinese export porcelain from the late Kangxi period onwards, whether this is the precedent or homage to the Chinese pattern is difficult to say, but the porcelain would appear to be at least contemporary with the in general poorer quality Chinese examples. It dates to the period 1710-40. S...

Prayer Rug in geometric designs Fachralo design, Azeri area Red-green handknotted wool carpet. Good condition.

Age: circa 1900
Size: 4.2 x 6.2