This is a very old classical chinese painting probably from Ming or earlier, but badly damaged and restored with old gold paper in the last century

A simple utilitarian tool often used by Japanese carpenters and woodworkers known as a sumitsubo or an ink pot used to measure and portion pieces of wood. Traditionally, the sumitsubo were made by carpenters and how well a sumitsubo is made showed how skilled a carpenter was. Age: 19th-20th century Size:Height: 3.75" Width: 4" Length: 11.5"

A small hardwood carving of lotus leaves with small frogs and fish set between the curled and the underside sections of the leaves. The frogs and the seeds found in the pod of the lotus flower can slightly move, giving the piece more action and life. Age: 19th-20th century Size: Height: 1.5" Width: 2.8" Length: 3.5"

Sourced from an old estate, this pair of lotus shoes came with a hand written tag/label sewn to the back of one heel and a red paper the shape of the inner sole place inside on of the shoes. The paper is at the point flaking and disintegrating and the writing is in old Chinese and no longer readable. Because of the "tag and label, I suspect that these shoes were presented as a "gift" to a Western missionary, teacher or friend...

Very fine and extremely rare Japanese Haniwa sculpture of a farmer with a charming expression, pointed hat, large hoop ear jewelry below a butterfly hairstyle, arms held to the front, 3rd Century AD (Kofun Period) created for a rice farmer to represent wealth. Rice farmers were among the most prosperous of Japanese society in the Kofun period. Provenance: Property formerly owned by the Honolulu Academy of Art. Collection Number is on the bottom of the piece...

A Korean Fine Blue and White Dragon Painted Porcelain Jar-19th C. : Korea, Choson Dynasty, 19th Century, This dragon jar with a blue tinged white glaze is of tall elongated baluster form, painter in cobalt blue with a scaly four-clawed dragon in pursuit of a flaming pearl in a cloud-filled sky, all below the ru-yi head collar supporting a tall straight neck decorated with large clouds between ru-yi designs...

A Fine White Slip Inlaid/Rope-Curtain Desgined Punchong Bowl-16th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 15th -16th century A deep bowl, a raised ring foot, and slightly everted rim, decorated in inlaid a white slip with a floral medallion, surrounded by “rope curtain” pattern, the sides similarly decorated, the exterior decorated en suite, beneath a clear pale celadon glaze. Some parts of the bowl unglazed with celadon accidently, as a result, it appears naïve clay and white slip inlaid in t...

Classical Chinese Antique Painting of Birds by Anonymous artist, from 18th /17th century

A cloisonne plate decorated with motif of butterflies with a black with speckled gold base. The plate is thought to be done by the Honda school, one of the several artists that are part of the Owari Cloisonne (Owari Shippo) group. Age: Meiji period. Size: Height: 1' Diameter: 6.1"

A resplendent Japanese cloisonne vase decorated with motif of a plant often seen during the autumn in Japan. The Japanese name is Hozuki, while in English it is known as either Japanese Lantern or Winter Cherry. The motif symbolize the height of autumn and the plant is often used in flower arrangements. Age: 19th century Size:Height: 7.5" Diameter: 3.25"

A small sized kiri or paulownia wood tansu with iron decorative fittings and locks surrounding the drawers and the sides of the tansu. The locks are decorated with motifs in the form of a plant and curved features for the side fittings. The bottom of all the drawers contain an inscription of which drawer goes where and the name of the previous owner...

A pair of superlatives. The size of this pair of Song - Yuan jarlets is extraordinary large. The body of the pieces is very well potted. The very desired bluegreen Celadon colour of the " Guan-crackled " glaze is rare. All in all this impressive, very decorative pair would be a true enrichment for any Longquan collection. Song - Yuan Dynasty (thirteenth to fourteenth centuries) Longquan ware, Zhejiang. Excavated in Kalimantan ( Borneo ) Indonesia. Diameter : 11,4 cm...

An absolute lovely teapot of the Guangxu period ( 1875 - 1908 ). Brilliantly enamelled " Mille Fleur " decoration which is extraordinary rich in detail. ( Famille Rose ) Iron-red Guangxu Mark and of the period. H : 10,8 cm. L : 17 cm. Condition : Perfect.

Japanese indigo dyed sakiori hanten (work coat), woven with different hues of indigo blue, neck lined with black woven cotton, circa 1920. Size: 43 1/2" high x 49 1/2" wide

Ca. 1600s

This incense burner is cast bronze in a bombe form, having a brownish patina with small patches of verdigris. The base is caste with a six-character Xuande mark (though not of the period). The interior shows evidence of long use and has some areas of verdigris. It is set on a flaring footring which echoes its rather thick flaring lip. There is evidence of wear and use and some tiny nicks to one handle. It is in generally good condition. Purchased in London in 1978...

Beautiful Japanese antique small tansu with locking bar (bo), 3 drawers behind locking bar, locking bar has key and elaborate hardware with kiri mon, bottom drawer has large metal raised lock plate with crane, safe box in lower right hand corner with more metal hardware, two small interior safe drawers, front of keyaki (elm) wood, original finish, Meiji Period. Size: 24 3/4" high x 23 1/4" wide x 13" deep.

This early 20th century ivory carving of a maiden is 15 7/8” high (17 ½” with base), 3 ½” wide and 2 7/8” thick. She wears a simple and elegant robe and holds a bouquet of flowers in front of her. The carving is superb and has nice patina. The wood base is a later made piece. Aside from some small hair line cracks due to its age, the statue is in great condition. More detailed photos are available.

A Korean Finely Inlaid and Molded Celadon Octagonal Bowl-13th C.: Korea, Koryo period, 13th Century, It is molded on the interior with a central flower head medallion, each facet on the exterior inlaid with double flower heads on a leafy stem within a rectangle, all within lined in borders, bearing spur marks on the base. It is covered overall with a grayish green celadon glaze. It is in fine condition without any famages except a firing crack near the foot rim...

A rare Jimmie Kootz carving of a Double Eagle Kachina in puppet form circa 1940-1950. DIMENSIONS: ~5 1/2" tall (arms extended upward); 1 3/4" wide (at midsection including second doll).

A rare Jimmie Kootz carving of Koshare Clown Kachina in puppet form circa 1940-1950. With articulated arms and legs and two independent strings, one attached to the top of each arm. Koshare's general description from Colton: "Face mask painted white with black eyes and mouth. Two soft black and white striped horns on top of head. Rag ruff. Breech clout. Bare feet. Body painted in black and white horizontal stripes...

Antique Japanese choba tansu (merchant's chest) made of keyaki (elm) wood with original dark brown translucent lacquer finish, beautiful grain with some swirling burl used on sliding panels, two compartments with sliding panels, one compartment with drop in panel door, 6 drawers of various sizes, iron hardware with round lock plates on drawers and warabite shaped pulls, the smallest drawer has a handle shaped as a money bag, late Meiji Period. Size: 28 3/4" high x 24 1/2" wide x 14" dee...

Antique Chinese beautifully carved altar cabinet, made of jumu wood, flanged top, the top portion has four drawers carved with flowers, the middle portion has two large compartments opened by four drawers on dowel hinges and carved with lions and flowers, the bottom portion has four drawers with no carving, late 19th century. Size: 37" high x 76 3/4" wide x 19 1/4" deep.

A Very Fine Korean Punchong Stoneware White Slip Inlaid Shallow Bowl-15th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 15th century. The Shallow circular dish tapering to a raised ring foot, decorated with inlaid white slip, the interior with a centural flowerhead medallion surrounded by band of smaller impressed flowerheads and stylized curtain rope pattern, the exterior applied with a luster celadon glaze over all, base unglazed. It’s in very fine condition without any damages at all. Measurement: 1...

Ca. early 1900s

This vase is covered overall in brushed slip (hakeme) with three registers of incised horizontal lines from which issue simple flame-like patterns. The brushed slip decoration extends into the flaring mouth and down to the footring. The foot is completely obscured by adhering fused sand from the firing. There are a couple of unintended copper red dots from the glaze. The condition is very good, having no chips cracks or repairs.

Height: 5 ¾ in., Diameter: 3 ½ in.

A beautiful large size late 19th C. Chinese famille rose porcelain footed dish in excellent condition. L:28cm W:22cm

Up for sale is a very rare antique Chinese silk brocade panel with a large phoenix roundel in the middle, 11.5" diameter, together with other smaller patterns related to buddhism; Qing dynasty, or could be earlier, very intricate piece of art work with fine gold threads; backed with light yellow-ish silk lining. Overall the panel is in excellent condition, folding line in the middle, one water mark in the roundel which I believe can can be cleaned up. Measurements: Approx 44.5" x 28.5".

Up for sale is an antique Tibetan monastic dance robe consists of several type of silk satin brocaded with multicolored silks and gold wrapped threads, made put of Chinese silks dating from early to late Qing dynasty. This kind of robe was worn by monks at specific monastic festivals togehter with elarate boots and large face mask; it is lined with light blue cotton lining. overall the robe in good condition, stains and discoloration around the shoulders, shattering to collar, armpit areas an...

Pair of rare hanging apsaras, also known in Japanese as Kuyo Bosatsu or Hiten. The style of the face, the soft appearance of the hands, and the flowing robes are fine examples of the highest quality in Edo Period Buddhist sculpture. One apsara may have been holding an object to offer the Buddhas, while the other is carrying drumsticks and appears to be hitting the drum the apsara is carrying. The pair may have been part of a set long ago, but even so, it is rare to see this set. Age: Edo Period ...

With traces of the original pigments. No visible repairs, although repairs are common on early pottery. H. 26 cm. China, Tang Dynasty (618-906)

1800s

This semi-translucent stone is carved in high relief on the bottom in the form of a lotus leaf with pods and buds and stems. It is jade-green in areas and almost clear in others and it shows the numerous flaws running through the stone typical of so-called green quartz (actually fluorite). There are numerous chips and losses around the rim edges. It is accompanied by a fitted carved hardwood stand that has losses to two of its feet.

Length 7 in., Width: 4 ¾ in., Height: 1 3/8 ...

A rare shape Yuan dynasty blue and white jar, drum shape rounded side with deep center and unglazed base, jar decorated with good underglaze blue of flower motif at the exterior.
Jar is in good condition no damage, slightly wrapp.
Size: 7 cm diameter 5 cm height.

A very fine Qing 18th century Yongzheng period blue and white large dish, rounded side with deep center and unglazed base, dish decorated fine under glaze blue of continous flower motif.
Dish is in very good condition no chip, no crack no restoration.
size: 40 cm diameter.

Seated Laotian Figure of Buddha. Laos 17th/18thC. Height 18.5 cm. Condition: excellent, original patina. End of usnisa missing.

Japanese Imari Figure of a Leaping Carp. The moulded scaled body with blue and iron red colouring. C1700/40. Height 11.6 cm. Condition: excellent, no cracks, chips or restoration.

Small Chinese Turquoise glazed figure of Budai. C18thC Height 7.1 cm. Condition: one chip 0.9 cm to front of base, two small chips to underside.

Antique Onggi Grain Jar from Chuncheong Province with charming finger-paintings of stylized orchids (nancho) and dragon (yong kurim) and hand-pinched 'dragon lines' (yong tti) and rings (son tti). The potter creates his free-hand and whimsical 'paintings' by running his finger (or thumb) through the still-wet glaze. The orchids are a symbol of modesty and purity, and the dragon is an ancient guardian, protecting the grain in the jar that will provide important nutrition to the family as a staple...

Antique Onggi Water Jar (Mul Tongi) from Gangwon Province with lovely finger-painted designs. The potter creates the whimsical designs by running his finger (or thumb) through the still-wet glaze. 14.5w x 14.5h inches, 37w x 37h cm (the width includes the handles). Onggi are the most 'Korean' of Korean pots. All words related to onggi are of pure Korean origin, not based on Chinese characters. They are a beautiful form of Korean folk art.

Antique Onggi Water Jar (Muldok) from Gyeongsang Province with a beautiful dark brown color. 15.5w x 9h inches, 39.5w x 23 cm. Onggi are the most 'Korean' of Korean pots. All words related to onggi are of pure Korean origin, not based on Chinese characters. They are a beautiful form of Korean folk art.

A superbly potted Qianlong Mark and Period ( 1736 - 1795 ) vase with an wonderful copper-red glaze. H : 18, 6 cm. Condition : It was possible to re-glue the broken vase very successfully. Although there is no re-paint to the vase the re-glued areas are quite discrete.

A Qing Dynasty Daoguang Period ( 1821 - 1850 ) porcelain bowl with underglaze blue and and overglaze enameled floral decoration with bats and " Shou-characters " ( longevity ) Underglaze blue Mark to the base. Diameter : 12,8 cm. Condition : Perfect

A silver mounted 16th century Annamese vase with definitely the strongest and deepest cobalt blue ever reported on Annamese ware worldwide. Take me at my word that neither in any museum collection nor in any private collection can be found any Annamese piece with a better cobalt blue than the blue of this vase. The cobalt blue of this vase is even better than the very prominent " Mohammedan Blue " or " Ahmadan Blue " of the Yuan Dynasty. Also the glaze of the vase is excellent. Annamese ware (...

An antique three-strand Coral Necklace or Choker with a 14K Gold clasp, Natural Pearls and finely crafted Gold Beads. This item was made (possibly in China for the European market) in the late Victorian or Edwardian period, circa 1890-1910. Condition: very good, with no losses. Length 39cm; neck size 35.5cm; weight 42.4 grams

红珊瑚、珍珠及14K金三连圈项链 约1890-1910
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A Chinese Porcelain Jar and Cover profusely decorated with "Famille Rose" (Falangxi) enamels. This item was made in China in the late 19th or early 20th Century, circa 1880-1920, during either the late Qing or the early Republic periods. Condition: excellent - no damages and no restoration. 15cm (6 inches) high.

19/20世纪珐琅彩开光花草莲子罐带盖 约1880-1920
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Antique Chinese enameled porcelain famile rose vase decorated all the way around with a charming scene of beautiful maidens in garden setting near a weeping willow tree and decorative rock formations beside a river, baluster shaped vase, red four character mark: Shao wen tang. Republic Period. Size: 17 3/4" high x 9" wide diameter.

1700s

This celadon jade cup has two handles, a slightly pronounced rim, and is set on a raised foot. The body is carved with three lines of raised knobs along the sides, with two straight, vertical handles on opposite sides. The stone is of a very light translucent celadon tone with a whitish patch that has a reddish-brown outline near the foot. The base of one handle has an indented and polished area, and a carved line under the overhang of the handle. The other handle has a more squared ...

This textile wallet would have been used to keep sewing supplies Each page is made from heavy hand paper, hand painted decoration and folded in such a way that numerous pockets and flaps are available for storage of small bits of fabric, snipes of thread, needles, etc. the outside of the wallet is covered with homespun fabric which now attests to the age and use of the piece. This wallet is from the Dong ethnic minority of China, and would have been passed down from one generation to another...

A finely decorated cloisonne censer with motif of flowers of the four seasons combined with flowers, scrolling vines, and dragon and phoenixes set in a design often seen in traditional bronze censers. The distinct colors, attention to detail, and the golden shine is often seen in Meiji period cloisonne. Age: Meiji Period Size: Height: 5.5" Diameter: 3.75"

Ca. 1900

This slightly-waisted bottle vase is of a rich lavender red tone infused with overall speckling of deep red. The red glaze drains to a buff colored ring around the lip and continues into the interior for an inch or two. The glaze stops very evenly just above the neatly trimmed footring. A four-character seal mark in underglaze colbalt blue is centered within a circle of clear glaze that is bordered with two incised concentric rings. The rest of the base is unglazed , showing the f...

Chinese Bronze Censer. Well cast and standing on three low feet. With Xuande six character mark. Original patina. 18thC. Height 7.7 cm, Diameter 12.3 cm. Condition: excellent, one handle leans slightly inwards.

Chinese Turquoise Ground Cloisonne Box and Cover. The cover decorated with Buddhist symbols. The sides with Daoist emblems. 18th/19thC. Length 9.0 cm. Height 4.1 cm. Condition: slight wear to gilding, small dent to gilt rim of base and cover, chip to turquoise enamel at end of base, small scratch to cover.

Chinese Blue and White Rectangular Pillow, decorated on four sides with flowering peony, either end with prunus and bamboo on a cracked ice ground. 19thC. Length 15.0 cm. Condition: excellent, some abrasion around firing supports.

This Noshime hira-ori silk -kasuri samurai kimono is Edo period(1800-1850). HIra-ori is wonderful beautiful lustrous silk. This kimono is samurai's clothes. When entering the castle, it put it on. It puts on the hakama and the old ceremonial dress on this kimono. It is the one at the end of shogunate of Edo period.This family coat of arms was able to use high samurai of the rank who assumed a person of court noble and Imperial a representative.It has slight damage around a thin stain and colla...

17th-18th century bronze tripod censer with the base. Xuande mark. Size : 22cm wide. 20,8cm mouth diameter. 10,5cm onli the censer high. 15cm high with the base. 5194 gram the censer weight. 2454 gram the base weight. verygood conditions.

A nice carved of dragon motive duan inkstone. Qing Dynasty. Size : 25x15,7x2,7cm. with original hard wood box. Good conditions.

Japanese antique ceramic onigawara roof tile with design of swirling waves and a star shaped crest, which is the crest used by the Japanese police force. Piece is highly three dimensional, impressed with characters on top. Size: 12" high x 18 1/2" wide x 6" deep.

Antique Japanese bronze and mixed metal vase with a beautiful and highly raised design of blossoming magnolia branches and a small bird, great details, late Meiji Period. Size: 7" high

A nice carved flowers motive silver dish or tray. 32 cm diameter, 3 cm high. 542 gram weight. 15th-16th century.

Chinese finial hat, known in Chinese as guanmaodi, done in repousse silver topped with a lion. A lage round agate bead, known as dingzhu is placed in the center, the middle has a cylindrical bead with repousse figures, and the base has a very pale jade ring. Age: 19th-20th Century. Size: 4" high.

A good Song - Yuan dynasty longquan celadon large dish with twin fish motif, rounded side with flattened rim and glazed base, dish decorated with large twin fish motif at the center and raising lotus petal motif at exterior, dish covered with green glaze.
Dish is in good condition no crack, no chip, no restoration, porcelain with high ping sound with finger tip, some crackled lines on the glaze surface not goes trough the other side.
Size: 21 cm diameter.

A rare shape Yuan dynasty Persian blue and white large bowl, rounded side with deep center and unglazed base, bowl decorated with fine under glaze persian blue of continuous flower scroll motif at the exterior, inner rim with classic scroll motif, inner center with flower motif. Bowl has been broken and restruck, almost complete with very small missing part at the rim, please see piture detail.
Size: 12 cm diameter.