Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Vase converted to a Lamp, Qianlong period, Ca. 1711-1790, marked on bottom in red, 16 1/2" high with old fitted Stand, 8 1/2" - 5 3/4" wide-top, 13 3/4" high for Porcelain Vase only, 6" - 4 1/2" wide-bottom...

A celadon-glazed porcelain vase in the shape of a drum. Decorated with slightly raised bands on top and bottom, and a pair of molded mask and ring handles on the shoulder. 19th century. Good condition with very tiny glaze flakes on the edge of the top rim. Please see photos for details. Height: 5-3/8".

A famille rose enameled porcelain tea container, beautifully decorated with birds and flowers. There is a "Huacha Gongsi Chupin (product of Huacha Company)" mark on the bottom along with a "China" stamp. Huacha Co. was a famous tea exporter founded in 1916 in Shanghai by Mr. Tang Qiaoqing and his partners, Huacha Company's tea won a first class award in 1926 Philadelphia World Expo...

A Chinese lady's belt made of 16 mother of pearl discs each mounted with alternate appliques of butterfly and auspicious Chinese characters. One of the two end gilt silver clasps which are decorated with enamel characters is stamped "90" followed by characters. The quality of the multicolor enamel work as seen in the butterflies, is superb. size: 70 cm long. age: C. 1900. condition: One butterfly is missing and one disc has part of the Chinese character missing.

A small white glazed bowl from late Ming dynasty. Excellent condition with one exception of a small kiln fault spot near the rim. Please see photos for detail. diameter: 3-5/8".

A beautiful large matching pair of Ming attendants. It is unusual and rare to find a matching pair of a male and female attendants with a beautiful matching three color glaze. The expressions are very real and natural. Both original heads are removable.The heads are removable from the bodies because they are molded to look like the actual attendants that took care of the deceased. Size: Male H.46cm. Female H. 44cm. Condition: No repairs.

Beautiful black ovoid jar with some small russet speckles and streaks. This piece is in perfect condition with a near black glaze, from a Northern Kiln (most like Shanxi 山西 or Henan 河南), and dating to the Northern Song/Jin Dynasties. D: 14cm/5.5in and H: 10.5cm/4.1in.

A very fine and detailed large 18th Century Japanese KANSHI Scroll Painting on Silk, skillfully depicting to minute details Mountains, Landscapes, Temples, People and Animals. This rare and outstanding scroll painting bears a Chinese poem in calligraphy, artist: YANAGAWA SEIGAN's signature as well as collector's seal. Good overall condition. Size of complete scroll: height 271cm x 107cm. (106" x 42"). Size of painting including silk border: 190 cm x 106 cm. (75" x 41.5")...

A pale green nephrite pendant carved as a statue of two boys. Chinese, 19th century. Good condition, please refer to photos for condition details. Height: 1-7/8".

A very rare an unusual solid gold disc jewelry. It is unusual on how it was made with a gold bar inserted with two pins holding it in place. Can be made into a pendant. Nice collector's gold item. Weight: 1.68 grams Size: See last photo

Fine Cizhou image of boy carrying a lotus, this symbolizes the continued succession of sons. This piece is in pristine original condtion. High fired stoneware with very stable heavy glaze. H: 17.5cm/6.9in and W: 9cm/3.5in. Guaranteed to be at least Qing Dynasty but possibly Ming.

Burmese bronze Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on double lotus base.

Age: Burma, Shan Period, 18th Century
Size: Height 32.2 C.M. / Width 16 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.

19th century Chinese lacquer snuff bottle in flask form with inlaid lac burgaute reserves on each side depicting a flower sprig and brocade patterns surrounding the reserve. Lac Burgaute is a French term describing a lacquer technique with inlaid designs using small shapes of iridescent blue-green and purple abalone shell and gold and silver foil. Very well made, well hollowed, original matching stopper, in great condition. Height with stopper 2 9/16 inches.

This is an incredible 1 7/8" Columbia Plateau found in Oregon. It is made from beautiful translucent moss agate. It is a true G-10. One of the very best. It is from one of the all time great Northwest collections, Gordon Erspamer. I purchased it from a Jim Bennett auction who personally examined it and told me it was a one in a 10,000 point. Mr. Bennett has written three books on how to recognize reproductions and altered artifacts. They are currently selling on Amazon for $388 each.

Late Qing Dynasty (1900s) Chinese porcelain snuff saucer with underglaze blue painting of an open fan and enamel decoration of yellow bamboo rib and orange tassel. Very well made, wonderful painting, beautiful patina, some rubbing to the top, in great condition. Marked in underglaze blue on the bottom. Diameter 1 3/4 inches.

Early 19th century (can be as early as 18th) Chinese porcelain snuff saucer in round shape with underglaze blue splash on the top. Roughly made, which has its own charm, wonderful color splash, beautiful patina, in great condition for an old piece. Diameter 1 3/16 inches.

A Japanese Painted wood statue of Kannon Bosatsu. 19th century. Condition: small chips and age cracks, please refer to photos for condition detail, addition photos will be provide upon request. Height: 9-7/8". Weight: 46 OZ, heavy for a wood statue at this size. Provenance: Former collection of retired Professor D. Gibbs of University of California

19th century Chinese jadeite snuff saucer in a shape of a footed dish with gently concave surface. Does not photograph well. Wonderful off-white stone, beautiful patina, in great condition, wonderful feel of age. Diameter 1 5/16 inches.

19th century small Chinese porcelain water dish in fan shape with vertical sides for use in a cricket cage. The inside is painted in underglaze blue with a fish among seaweed. Wonderful quality uninhibited painting, beautiful glaze with tiny bubbles, paste with typical blemishes. Very quiet subtle piece for scholar’s studio. Length 1 9/16 inches.

Very simple teshoku, hand-held candle stick, used for walking around. The handle made of a bamboo segment, the head made of forged iron and an iron sheet saucer. Mingei. Japan, Edo period, early 19th century. Very rare piece.

L stick 10 in.; diam saucer 2 in.

Iron corroded, bamboo with crack the does not impact the stability or beauty of the piece. Traces of usage.

From the collection (estate) of William Lipton, Ltd., New York

Rare Black jade disc with an early representation of a dragon in the typical Han style. Age: Original Han piece. Size: Diameter 6.5cm. Condition: Some degradation. No brakes or repairs.

Antique Cambodian ceramic container for storing honey. The jar is topped with a pointed finial lid, the sloping edges of the jar body incised with ridged motifs. The dripping brown glaze stops above the flattened foot, left in bare ceramic.

C. 1400's

Dimensions: 6" x 8 1/4"

A Sumatran carved burl wood container. The lid is kept securely shut by strung cord with turquoise beads. 19th century

Dimensions: 6 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 5 1/4"

Chinese round porcelain jar as a cricket container with mottled red and white glaze. The lid is wood carved with the auspicious Shou symbol for ventilation. The foot tapers slightly and is glazed in white.

19th century

Dimensions: 3 1/4" x 3 3/4" H

Antique Japanese 2-section, 3ft. Mizuya. Constructed of Hinoki (cedar) and Sugi (cypress) hardwoods. Both the upper and lower section hold large storage compartments, one behind mesh sliding panels and two with Keyaki (elm) burl front panels. Its Keyaki front drawers open with hand forged iron pulls.

Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 36" x 16 1/2" x 66 1/2" H

Japanese 2 panel byobu folding screen, painted of a fierce battle scene taking place over a bridge. Gold leaf clouds edged in raised gofun outline the image.

Early Meiji Period (1868 - 1912)

Dimensions: 48" L x 28 1/4" H

Antique Japanese 2 panel byobu screen painting of a stag. The male deer stands below the overhanging branch of a moss covered maple tree, chrysanthemums and other flowers growing underneath. Beside them, a vibrant blue river, carrying away the bright red maple leaves in its currents. Pigment on silver leaf.

Dimensions: 73 1/2" W x 62" H

A very rare large gilded Royal Thayo receptacle created in Mandalay for Buddhist votive use. Thayo is made by mixing lacquer with sifted paddy husks to which pulverized bone is added for strength, resulting in a sort of plastic like material easily molded or stamped in a relief design. Size: H. 104 cm. 40.5 inches W. 44 cm. 17 inches. Condition: No repairs.

Japanese 2 panel folding byobu screen, pigment on paper painting of peonies in red, pink, and white with gold flecks. Two small white butterflies with black specked wings float nearby. Signed with red seal.

Dimensions: 70" W x 29 1/2" H

Exceptional thinly carved pair of Nephrite jade of opaque and translucent chromophore composed of a dark green and mottled matrix indicative of spinach jade. The Gu shaped vase is a rectangular form (viewed from the top) with its splaying profile delineated on all terminating four corners with a flaring trumpet neck and mouth opening...

A Chinese silver goblet of monumental size and magnificent craftsmanship, the cup with a diameter of 12.8 cm is chased and embossed with a continuous scene of numerous foot soldiers, warriors on horesback and courtiers in pavilions- all against a dense background of trees, mountains and pagodas. The stem is applied with finely cast dragons, showing minute details of face and skin...

Japanese Imari Porcelain Scalloped Rim dish, Ca. 1920, Meiji period, 5 1/4" diameter-top rim, 1 1/2" high, with typical Imari colors red, green clue and Gold highlighted floral design, unglazed half outer area inside bottom rim, left glazed center area in the bottom. The condition is good.

A pair antique reticulated Chinese silver incense stick holders. Decorated with dragons among clouds chasing the pearl, fixed on Chinese pierced wooden stands. No maker's mark, silver tested. Condition: some traces of usage. Dimension: total c. 11.9 cm high, diameter base: 8.6 cm.

This is a great old satsuma piece from the Meiji era. The detail on this vase is amazing. Especially so, is the side with all the separate scenes in the 21 cartouches. Condition is excellent and the piece is almost like new. The vase stands 4 5/8 tall and is just under 4 inches wide.

A pair of Chinese cloisonne incense burners in the shape of celestial cocks with fishes as their tails. Late 19th to early 20th century. Condition: soil, scratches, minor loses, and some repairs near the hinges. Please refer to the photos for condition details, additional photos will be provided upon request. Dimensions: one is 9-1/4"L X 9-1/4"H, the other is 9-1/2"L X 9-1/2"H.

A Japanese bulbous shaped bronze censer on four supports. There is a rectangular, three characters mark on the bottom - "Cast by Suiun". 19th Century. Condition: Nice patina; there are restorations on two locations, please see enlargement #2 and #6 for details. Diameter: Approximately 6-1/2"; height: 3".

This is a beautiful large Cloisonne vase from Japan. Besides the wire and wireless designs in the bamboo and rooster, the color of the ground color changes from top down to the bottom. The vase stands 12 inches tall and is not quite 6 inches wide. It has on minor flaw that could be factory and it is shown in the last image. It is an odd short line, that is difficult to see in the enamel under the bamboo leaves. A great piece that was probably made by Gonda or Ando.

This is a fine cloisonne enamel vase from the Meiji Period. Though more simplistic than many of his pieces, We believe this was vase made by Hayashi. I There are plenty of image and viewer can make up their own mind. The birds are well done and each is designed with gold wires. The difficult scroll under the top rim is also similar to Hayashi's work. The vase stands 6 inches tall and condition is excellent.

A pair Chinese silver spill vases made for the Western export or used in the Chinese market as incense stick holders. Decorated with prunus twigs, standing on three splayed feet with original clear glass inserts. Base with maker's mark "WH90", standing for the Wang Hing Company, working in Shanghai and Hong Kong around 1900. Condition: fine, few traces of usage, one insert seems to be a bit too long. Dimension: c. 11.6 cm high, weight of silver: 90 g.

A rare and large Chinese Southern dynasty Yue ware celadon jar with 6 ears. Ht. 20 cm, Dia 23 cm. Condition: glaze deterioration, no restore as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platform, please ask before ordering.

A large beautiful and rare pair of colorfully glazed peacocks which were Vietnamese temple birds. The glaze is still vibrant and the sculpturing is very finely executed. Age: Mid 19th century. Size: H. 56cm - 54.2cm. W. 36cm - 36cm. Condition: Very good. Some very minor chips and hairline crack on one wing. See photos.

An oval box made of white brass (baitong). The top lid incised with banana leaves, chrysanthemum and bamboo. The inside of the lid with an abrasive surface for grinding ink. With copper lining and base. Dimension: 7.6 cm x 5.8 cm x 2.6 cm. Condition: traces of use, top lid with spot and some wear.

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Cup and Saucer, Ca. 1910, Meiji Period, 4 7/8" diameter-saucer, 1 7/8" high, 3 7/8" wide include handle-cup, very detailed design of Japanese garden and bird flying over in Orange and Gold on white background, highlighted with brilliant gold on orange background design. Artist or Studio signature with very stylish script in gold on the bottom. The condition is good.

Width approximately 23 cm ( across the handles). Polished.

Width approximately 12 cm ( across the handles). In good condition.

Bamboo brush pot with a seated Sage being visited by a small boy, accompanied by a old man. Mountain scene in the back. Age: Ching - 19th Century. Condition: No repairs. Size: H.16cm Diameter:10.5cm.

Diameter approximately 20 cm. In good condition.

Height approximately 29 cm/each. In good condition.

DESCRIPTION: A Chinese minority tribe antique silver bracelet, handcrafted from two sturdy silver coils, each twisted and joined to form a braided pattern, with each end terminating in a silver, four-horned dragon head. The woven coils, simulating the dragons’ bodies, and the gap between the horned heads allow the bracelet to be “sized” to any wrist. Very decorative and an authentically old piece of tribal jewelry...

Japanese Seto Earthenware Tea Chaire, Tea Caddy with original Ivory Cap and Gold Foil inside, Ca. Edo Period, 1603-1868, 2 1/4" high include Ivory Cap 7/8" diameter-top rim, 1 1/4" Diameter-bottom rim, this beautiful old dark Brown glazed Tea Chaire or Tea Caddy kept original Ivory Cap, which is stained with dark brown tea between porous grains, some rough spot inside the top rim.

Japanese Kutani "Taniguchi" Earthenware Dish with Satsuma style multiple Chrysanthemum Flower decoration, Ca...

Height approximately 16.5 cm. There is a chip at the lid. In good condition.

Diameter approximately 20.5 cm/each. In good condition.

Height approximately 22 cm (stand to cover). In good condition.

Three(3) Japanese Satsuma Signed by "Hakuzan" Earthenware Saucers, Ca. 1920, 5 3/8" diameter, 3/4" high, Dragon Rankan decorated low relief Saucers, the condition is good.

Japanese Satsuma Signed "Hakuzan" Earthenware Dragon and Rankan decorated Cup and Saucer, Ca. 1920, Cup-4 3/8" wide include handle and 1 3/4" high, Saucer-5 3/8" diameter, small bruise and hairline on top rim about 1/4" wide, condition of the saucer is good.

19th century Japanese kozuka (sword knife) handle depicting a a centipede wrapped around an arrow. Unusual and elegant piece, extraordinary crisp work - see the head and body segments of the creature and fine feathers of the arrow. Gilding, finely textured ground called nanako, which means “fish-eggs” as it resembles fine rows of caviar, in great condition. Length 3 3/4 inches.

19th century Japanese kozuka (sword knife) handle with multimetal inlays depicting a Shinto ritual ladle containing various flowers, its bamboo handle decorated with a tied ribbon. Superb crisp work - see the fine textures of different flowers and nodules of the handle, silver and bronze inlays, gilding, finely textured ground called nanako, which means “fish-eggs” as it resembles fine rows of caviar, in great condition. Length 3 9/16 inches.

19th century Japanese kozuka (sword knife) handle with multimetal inlays depicting two silver fern fronds and a length of shimenawa - a rice straw rope used for ritual purification in the Shinto religion. Decoration most probably refers to a particular festival. Superb crisp work - see the fine textures of both leaves and rope, silver and bronze inlays, gilding, finely textured ground called nanako, which means “fish-eggs” as it resembles fine rows of caviar, in great condition...

19th century Japanese kozuka (sword knife) handle with multimetal inlays depicting a kingfisher sitting on reeds as it watches a stream beneath it for fish. Kozuka body is made of sentoku (alloy consisting of copper, zinc and tin), bronze, copper and shakudo inlays, gilding and silvering. Wonderful elegant design in Japanese taste, excellent detailing. Overall in very good condition. Length 3 7/8 inches.