19th century netsuke of four monkeys trying to contain three huge fogs that they caught and put in a tied bundle of lotus leaves. Very unusual (possibly unique) subject, beautifully carved, excellent faces of both types of creatures, eyes of the frogs are inlaid with light brown horn, wonderful hairwork, great patina. Signed cursively on the bottom - it appears to read ROSEI, but I am not entirely sure. Length 1.59 inches.

Set of 3 plique à jour enamel and gilt 930 silver open salts. Made by Marius Hammer in Norway, ca 1910. Each: Inspired by Viking longboat with dragonhead stempost and tail sternpost, and rim comprising warrior’s shields. Stylized plant and geometric ornament. Well has radiating guilloche enamel; each in different color (blue, red, and purple). Oval form for stealthy gliding. Fine craftsmanship and rich colors...

Plique à jour enamel and gilt sterling silver bowl. Made by David Andersen in Norway, ca 1925. Inspired by Viking longboat with dragonhead stempost and tail sternpost, and rim comprising warrior’s shields. Stylized plant and geometric ornament. Well has radiating green guilloche enamel. Oval form for stealthy gliding. Fine craftsmanship and rich colors. Fully marked including maker’s stamp. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 2 5/8 x L 4 7/8 x W 1 1/2 in. #BY199

George III sterling silver salver. Made by Ebenezer Coker in London in 1765. Round with molded scrolled rim interspersed with alternating large and small shells. Armorial with lion rampant in lozenge frame with leafing and flowering branch surround. Three hoof supports. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 1/4 x D 12 1/4 in. Weight: 23.6 troy ounces. #BY060

A finely made and carved Louis XV style side chair, 19th century. Upholstered with fragments from an 18th century hunt themed tapestry. A charming and atmospheric interior accent. The chair in good, serviceable condition with expected wear. The upholstery simply divine - showing it’s age with conservation preserving its decorative impact. Seat height, about 18 inches. Back height about 38 1/2 inches.

A rare late Koryo dynasty Punch’ong bottle vase. Olive toned green ware glaze simply but finely decorated with off-white skip within carved pattern. Height, about 3 5/8 inches. Excellent condition and conveying with Japanese collector’s box. 14th century

Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Soldier Figure

This pottery figure was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is "heavily-potted" and made from a buff-coloured pottery that has been "cold painted" in a creamy-white pigment. It represents a warrior wearing armoured clothing and a hooded cloak.

It is of a good size with a height of 30 cm (12 inches)...

Sukhothai pottery jar with natural shell and barnacle from shipwreck.

Age: Thailand, Sukhothai Period, 14th-16th Century
Size: Height 31.6 C.M. / Width 16.8 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

A Japanese dark patina boxwood netsuke depicting an articulated lotus flower. The lotus is a symbol of purity and rebirth, as the flower emerges immaculate from the mud of the lakes...

A Japanese boxwood netsuke depicting a scene from Japanese mythology of a warrior called Nitta No Shiro riding a wild boar. Nitta No shiro holds firmly in his hand a tanto, a traditional Japanese sword, with a sure and determined grip...

A pair of Japanese old bronze Hibachi brazier pots.

Hibachi is a traditional Japanese heating device.

Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century
Size: Height 26 C.M. / Diameter 25.2 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to their 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.

Ancient Luristan bronze sword with green patina.

Luristan bronze comes from the province of Lorestan, a region of nowadays western Iran in the Zagros mountains.
With its rich and long history, Luristan culture is well-known for its fascinating bronze artifacts from the Early Iron Age.

Age: Iran, Luristan culture, 1000 - 600 B.C.
Size: Length 53.5 C.M...

19/20th C, finely rendered Chinese Shiwan (Shekwan) pottery statue of a seated man holding a bamboo pipe traditionally used for tobacco. Some nice crazing in the high gloss glazes on his shirt and pipe. This is a very good piece with excellent detailing, you won’t be disappointed. Measues 5.75” across, 7.5 deep, 6” high

Kyoto ceramic statuette of Guanyin. The clay is not earthenware, but rather stoneware fired at low temperature. An enamel decoration, applied to a cracked glaze, covers the entire statuette. The rock-base is enamelled in green and blue, stained with gold. The dress of the deity is enamelled with stylized flowers and scrolls in blue, green and red, but the whole is dominated by gold. This statuette is of excellent quality, elegant and rare...

PHILADELPHIA FEDERAL EAGLE CLAW FEET 88” x 21” deep,

19th century lacquered wood netsuke of standing Jurojin (one of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune, that of longevity and wisdom) with a length of cloth in his hands supporting two scrolls. The netsuke is essentially a wish for long life and learning. Excellently carved, superb detailing, extraordinary quality lacquering. Wonderful face with a slight smile, finely done cloud patterns on his robe. Beautiful patina, in superb condition. Height 2 inches.

Rare Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Jar, Stand & Cover (AD 618 - 906)

This tall and impressive pottery set comprising stand, jar and cover was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). They are made from a relatively high-fired grey pottery and have been decorated with "cold painting" designs featuring flower blossoms and geometric patterns in red and white pigments...

Chinese Ming Dynasty Painted Pottery Mandarin Tile

This attractive pottery tile depicting a mandarin (Chinese official) was made during the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). It is made from a dense, quite highly-fired grey pottery. The mandarin wears a flowing robe, belted across his waist, with his badge of rank in the centre of his chest. In his left hand is what appears to be a hu (audience tablet). Note also the mandarin's hat and long beard & moustache...

Chinese Ming Dynasty Painted Pottery Mandarin Tile

This attractive pottery tile depicting a mandarin (Chinese official) was made during the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). It is made from a dense, quite highly-fired grey pottery. The mandarin wears a flowing robe, belted across his waist, with his badge of rank in the centre of his chest. In his right hand is what appears to be a hu (audience tablet). On top of the object held in his left hand sits a rabbit (or hare)...

Height: 6 cm (2.4 in)
Width: 5.3 cm (2.1 in)
Depth: 6.3 cm (2.6 in)

Wonderful Japanese wooden okimono of a seated monkey searching for fleas; exquisite workmanship throughout; inlaid horn eyes; signed Ryomin

Height: 5.3 cm (2.1 in)
Width: 2.4 cm (0.9 in)
Depth: 2.1 cm (0.7 in)

Quality Japanese wooden netsuke of a standing Sennin holding a peach; lovely patina; wear to left ear; good condition

This gilt bronze Venetian Pattern rocker blotter was designed by Louis C. Tiffany, circa 1905–20. Signed and numbered on end edge. We have more pieces to this desk set. See last photo. Excellent condition, measures 5.5ʺ W × 2.87ʺ D × 2ʺ H

Japonesque mixed metal napkin ring. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1882. Hand-hammered sterling silver ring applied with cooper ornament: A man in pointy hat is seated on the ground, smoking while a small dog approaches from behind, interrupting the opium-induced serenity. Above is a darting butterfly. Engraved name “Edward Hegeler”. Hegeler (1835-1910) was a German-born American industrialist and publisher. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, no. 675, and date letter...

Art Nouveau sterling silver basket. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910. Deep and ovoid with reeded and lobed rim. Cast and open fruiting and leafing vine swing handle with central oval cartouche (vacant). Sides open and engraved with same. Well solid. Four leaf-mounted scroll supports. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 16202, and director’s letter m. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H (with handle) 12 x W 13 x D 8 3/8 in. Weight: 28 troy ounces. #BY224

George II sterling silver salver. Made by Robert Abercromby in London in 1741. Round with molded and scrolled piecrust rim with alternating big and small shells. Well has engraved armorial in leaf and flower surround. Four hoof supports. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 1/2 x D 14 in. Weight: 36.3 troy ounces. #BY071

Edwardian Classical sterling silver bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910. Flared rim and curved and fluted sides below chased swag border; stepped and inset foot. Reeding. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 48319, and director’s letter m. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 4 x D 10 in. Heavy weight: 34.5 troy ounces. #BX519

A Very Fine/Rare Korean 100 Boy 10 Panel Screen-19th C. Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century, out of a frame. These one hundred children ten panel screen presents the princely pleasures enjoyed by the little boys on the present screen consist of a cock fight, gathering branches of blossoming plum, bathing in a lotus pond, watching a baby chick, wrestling, fishing etc. Painted in ink and mineral pigments with especially gold accented on silk, It is in very good condition with some light wears ...

1920's Japanese Solid Silver Furogama with Hibachi & Kettle

It is 8.5 inches (21.5 cm) tall by 8.3 inches (21 cm) wide. It is 1242 gram.

It is tarnished and has bent ring, resoldered finial, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1900's Chinese Export Purple Aubergine Glazed Porcelain Cat

It is 6.3 inches (16 cm) tall by 7.1 inches (18 cm) wide. It weighs 2 lb.

It has dark spots, skip glaze and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1900's Chinese Famille Rose Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Bowl with Scholar & Boy Marked

It is 2.75 inches (7 cm) tall by 4.7 inches (12 cm) wide. It is 0.8 Lb.

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

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Antique Japanese small ko tansu (chest for personal use). Made all of kiri wood. 7 drawers of various size, each with a bronze hirute shaped drawer pull. Two of the drawers have round lock plates. Nice overall patina.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 18 3/4" high x 28" wide x 12 1/4" deep

Antique Japanese tall merchant's box. Made all of kiri (paulownia) wood with iron hardware. The box has a total of 9 small drawers: upper drawers most likely held writing implements, tools or documents while the ink stains on the inside of the lower drawers reveal they once held ink, seals and ink stone. Each drawer has an iron hirute shaped pull and a round lock for keeping important items like the merchant's signature seals safe.

Age: Edo Period (1603-1867)

Dimensions: 1...

Antique Japanese tansu with 9 drawers. Made of kiri (paulownia) wood with traces of black lacquer. The upper portion of the chest has three full-width drawers. The lower portion of the chest has five drawers of various sizes including three very small drawers. Iron hardware includes square drawer pulls and heavy lock plates. Nice patination over all.

Age: Edo Period (1603-1867)

Dimensions: 25 3/4" high x 29 3/4" wide x 14" deep

Antique Japanese small tansu with 7 drawers. The frame is made of chestnut while the front of the chest is all kiri (paulownia) wood. Sugi (cryptomeria-Japanese cedar) is use for the drawer interiors. The upper portion of the chest has six drawers in two rows. The bottom portion has a single full-width drawer. The hardware is made of iron and consists of half-round lock plates and warabite shaped handles on each drawer.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 24" high x...

19th century lacquer netsuke of a female butterfly dancer with a fan in her hand, and wearing wings behind her back. Unusual subject, beautiful face, excellent flow of her flying sleeves, extraordinary lacquer work depicting various textile patterns, in perfect condition. Height 1.53 inches.

19th century marine netsuke of Shoki the Demon Queller with a drawn sword, and two oni by his feet - one cowering under a woven straw hat, and the other terrified one thrown on its back. Excellent carving of Shoki’s ferocious face with a touch of madness, his spastically clenched hand and dynamic lines of his robe, Expert dark staining, very beautiful wear and patina. Height 1.6 inches.

Antique Japanese hangai tansu (captain's chest for business transactions). Two door panels outfitted with heavy iron work set into the frame and open to reveal five drawers on either side. The exterior frame of of the box is made of sugi (cryptomeria - Japanese cedar) while the drawers are made of kiri (paulownia) wood. The exterior has square iron handles while the interior has iron warabite shaped drawer pulls. It comes with a key.

Age: Edo Period (1603-1867)

Dimensions: ...

Exceptional antique Japanese large kannon biraki tansu (chest with hinged doors). Two stacking sections made all of kiri (paulownia) wood. This chest has unusually bold hardware made of iron with traces of red lacquer. Each of the two large doors on the upper portion is fitted with a large iron kiri mon (specifically Gosan-no-kiri-mon) During the Edo Period, this crest became a well established mon of the Japanese government where previously it was used only by the imperial family. The top s...

A rare antique Japanese Sakata Funa Hon Tansu (ship captain's document chest) made of Keyaki burl (Zelkova) in front and Keyaki frame. All original hand forged iron hardware and Urushi lacquer finish. Side carrying handles made of Kaki (Persimmon) wood.

Used in a ship captain's quarters to store valuable documents and books. In the event of a pirate attack, these chests were tied by rope and thrown overboard to prevent them from becoming part of the loot. Once the attack was over, they...

Antique Japanese small tansu with 5 drawers of various sizes. Made of kiri (paulownia) wood and still in it's original condition. Iron hardware includes hirute shaped drawer pulls and each drawer has a lock plate. The sides of the chest have a deep reddish lacquer finish. The deep patination is from hundreds of years of careful use.

Age: Edo Period (1603-1867)

Dimensions: 25" high x 25 3/4" wide x 13 1/2" deep

19th century Japanese wooden nyoi - a Buddhist scepter - with scrolling finial. Nyoi, or Ruyi scepter is a traditional symbol of scholarship and transmission of knowledge. Dense sakura (cherry) wood with beautiful texture, simple elegant carving, wonderful patina to the surface from being handled, old ink spots in places, very pleasant to hold. Excellent subtle piece for a scholar’s desk, or a practicing Buddhist, and is indispensable for hitting acolytes who have fallen asleep during meditati...

A fine Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Silver .900 fine Decanter circa 1870s/1880s fully hallmarked. Measuring 12” in height. The decanter has four separate areas for cordials or sakes.

Cast in high-tin and low-lead bronze by the lost wax method, this mirror has a dark and lustrous patina known as heiqigu (literally “black lacquer antique”). It bears a design of a coiling dragon among trailing clouds. With a small, elongated head connecting to an S-curve of the neck that is as sinuous as the body and tail, the dragon of the Tang period is unique. Large antique Chinese Tang dynasty (581-907 A.D.) crisply cast in relief by the lost wax method bronze mirror of circular form...

A Chinese, qingbai, lidded wine-ewer of a rectangular form with moulded floral decoration, and the handle in the form of a chilong; Yuan dynasty. Dimensions; 14.5cm long, 12cm tall. Condition; the glaze condition is very good. The lid has damaged and repaired. The end of the spout has been damaged and repaired. Apprximately 2cm of the mouth rim has been broken and repaired. There is a small chip to the mouth rim. No over-painting. To keep our costs to a minimum, and pass the s...

A Vietnamese, blue and white, jar decorated with a floral scroll, and with four handles; C15-16th. Dimensions; 9cm wide. Condition; good condition. To keep our costs to a minimum, and pass the savings to our customers, we are only permitted to post a single photo of the item on Trocadero. Additional photos are available on request, or on our website.

A Chinese crackle ware, cream coloured, glazed vase. I would suggest that this vase dates from the Ming dynasty, and certainly no later than the C18th. Dimensions; 12.6 cm tall. Condition; with age related wear, and an old repair to the neck. No overpainting.

A Chinese, Nephrite jade, Gui tablet; Neolithic. 1000-4000 BC. You are free to return the item for a refund if not fully satisfied. Dimensions, 10.8 cm long. Provenance: I was happy to be able to buy the collection of Chinese, Neolithic jades from the deceased estate of a distinguished Professor and collector of Chinese art. The collection formed in the 1980s to 90s.

Votive figure of a naked woman, standing with her arms to the thighs. The head shows schematic features and a casket like wig. Schematic rendering of the body, crudely carved in the round.
Enhanced with red and black painted decoration. Red for the necklaze, the upper arm bracelets and the (decorative lines) around the shins. Remains of black on the hair and the pelvic triangle.
Freestanding figures are comparatively rare. Other variants show women standing within shrines or niche...

Rare terracotta draped Corinthian column, the details of the capital and the drapery finely modeled.
The motif is uncommon and supposed to bear some funerary significance.
Behind the monograms ΠΓ. A small vent hole below the inscription.
For a related item, cf. The British Museum Collection, inventory no. 1220.131, found at the Halikarnassos mausoleum excavations of 1857.
Terracotta
(East) Greek, late 2nd to 1st century BC
H. 7.5 cm (3 in)
Intact...

Miniature perfume vessel decorated with three running dogs between narrow encircling lines. Dot-rosettes in the field and on the shoulder. Solid rays on the rim and around the foot.
Conical shape pointed towards the hollowed foot. A strap handle joins the disk rim with the shoulder.
Ceramic
Proto-Corinthian, around 650 BC
H. 6.1 cm (2.4 in)
Neck and one fragment at the rim reattached. Creamy white slip with root marks. Black glaze partially worn and crazed in ...

Pair of beautiful gold hanging Shinto Shrine lamps. Made of copper Ca. 1930. Excellent condition. Height of each lamp: 13"; diameter: 10". Ask for shipping quote.

19th century Japanese small lacquered wood netsuke representing a theatrical mask of red skinned demon with large bat type ears. Uncommon image, excellent intense face, great patina. Crisp detailing, nicely lacquered, some wear to the surface. Signed RYUUN on the back bar - the artist is listed in NETSUKE MASKS by Raymond Bushell, p. 175, signatures 241-243. Height 1.26 inches.

19th century Japanese small lacquered wood netsuke representing a theatrical mask, appears to be of Nogaku type. Uncommon image, excellent intense face, great patina. Crisp detailing, nicely lacquered, some wear to the surface. Signed RYUUN on the back bar - the artist is listed in NETSUKE MASKS by Raymond Bushell, p. 175, signatures 241-243. Height 1.1 inches.

19th century Japanese small lacquered wood netsuke representing a theatrical mask, probably that of Kentoku. Excellent intense face, great patina. Crisp detailing, nicely lacquered, some wear to the surface. Signed RYUUN on the back bar - the artist is listed in NETSUKE MASKS by Raymond Bushell, p. 175, signatures 241-243. Height 1.13 inches.

19th century Japanese small lacquered wood netsuke representing a theatrical mask of a bat with large ears and characteristic snout. Uncommon image, excellent intense face, great patina. Crisp detailing, nicely lacquered, some wear to the surface. Signed RYUUN on the back bar - the artist is listed in NETSUKE MASKS by Raymond Bushell, p. 175, signatures 241-243. Height 1.05 inches.

19th century Japanese small lacquered wood netsuke representing a theatrical mask of Shishiguchi - a lion mask used in scene 2 of the play Shakkyo. Uncommon image, excellent intense face, great patina. Crisp detailing, nicely lacquered, some wear to the surface. Signed RYUUN on the back bar - the artist is listed in NETSUKE MASKS by Raymond Bushell, p. 175, signatures 241-243. Height 1.23 inches.

19th century Japanese small lacquered wood netsuke representing a theatrical mask of horned green skinned demon. Uncommon image, excellent intense face, great patina. Crisp detailing, nicely lacquered, some wear to the surface. Signed RYUUN on the back bar - the artist is listed in NETSUKE MASKS by Raymond Bushell, p. 175, signatures 241-243. Height 1.15 inches.

19th century Japanese small lacquered wood netsuke representing a theatrical mask of Beshimi. Excellent intense face, great patina. Crisp detailing, nicely lacquered, some wear to the surface. Signed RYUUN on the back bar - the artist is listed in NETSUKE MASKS by Raymond Bushell, p. 175, signatures 241-243. Height 1.01 inches.

19th century Japanese small lacquered wood netsuke representing a theatrical mask of horned demon Hannya, its mouth wide open. Excellent intense face, great patina. Crisp detailing, nicely lacquered, some wear to the surface. Signed RYUUN on the back bar - the artist is listed in NETSUKE MASKS by Raymond Bushell, p. 175, signatures 241-243. Height 1.33 inches.

19th century Japanese small lacquered wood netsuke representing a theatrical mask of Emi-men. Uncommon image, excellent face with a wide smile, great patina. Crisp detailing, nicely lacquered, some wear to the surface. Signed RYUUN on the back bar - the artist is listed in NETSUKE MASKS by Raymond Bushell, p. 175, signatures 241-243. Height 1.07 inches.