This set of 12 porcelain dinner plates was produced in France by Charles Ahrenfeldt Limoges around 1900. They were made exclusively for the fine retailer Richard Briggs & Co. of Boston. The plates measure 9 1/8 inches in diameter. The plates are decorated with elaborate raised gilding. Cartouches containing vividly hand painted sprays of flowers decorate the borders. Embossed bands of gold trim the outer rim and the interior of the plates...

Chinese longquan celadon twin fish washer In perfect ondition without hairline, cracknor chip, from southern song dynasty era longquan kiln

This Antique woven basket was typical of the baskets used in the kitchens of Hunan Province China. This particular style would have been used for rice storage...The red and black lacquer design is painted on all 4 sides. the interior is painted black lacquer. Condition is good considering age and usage of basket as a utilitarian item ..a few nicks and chips in the paint. 12 inches in diameter across the top. 9 inches high plus another 2 inches for the handles...

Votive tablet amulet of Buddha in the earth touching position. Age: Early nineteenth century. Size: H. 6.8cm. W. 3cm. Condition:No repairs.

This is an exquisite example of an authentic antique double-wicked oil lamp from the Khorasan Seljuk/Seljuq Turks Period during the 12th century AD (6th century AH "Hijri"). This lamp is made of cast bronze and features a rounded body that sits on a spreading trumpet foot. It has two spreading spouts that project from the front and a hinged domed lid. The lamp handle is loop-shaped, and an integral bird perches above it. The bird is delicately crafted and adds a touch of elegance to the lamp...

This exquisite hookah base is a rare antique that dates back to the early 18th century, originating from the Safavid Dynasty of Islamic Central Asia. The base is crafted from high-quality ceramic material and features an alluring turquoise glaze finish, adding to its appeal. The bell-shaped form is a classic design that is both aesthetically pleasing and functional, with a tubular neck that allows for easy attachment to the hookah stem...

This celadon glaze alms bowl is from Northern Sung era or earlier, condition is good with ping sound when tapped, no crack line , chip or damage. 23.5cm by 6.5cm

This is a Five Dynasties period with the incised flora pattern, in perfect/good condition , good ping sound when tapped with finger, no chip, crack or serious crazing lines, on smooth Mattish glaze surface. It measures 23.5cm in diameter by 6.5cm height n heavy potted

A qingbai porcelain vase with moulded floral decoration. The piece is covered in a thin glaze of bluish tone. The white body is exposed on the unglazed base. China, Yuan dynasty, (1379 - 1368). Height: 19 cm. Condition: Perfect, no chips, cracks or hairlines and free from restorations.

A very rare Yuan dynasty qingbai large kendi ewer, rounded side with curve spout and unglazed base, covered with nice bluish qingbai glaze. Ewer is in good condition with spout broken off and re attach no missing part, frits on the rim, no damage at the body, no restoration, very rare shape. Size: 19 cm height.

An authentic antique Tibetan belt pouch or purse from the 18th - 19th century. It is of museum-quality and made of silver, brass, iron, and leather. The front of the pouch is richly decorated with solid silver plaques that feature a foliage pattern and are studded with corals and turquoise. The top of the pouch has a brass suspension fitting cast in relief and is adorned in the center with a mask...

Antique Chinese blue and white porcelain gu (wine vessel) vase. Its sides are decorated with multiple panels depicting oceanside scenes, each section separated by a ring of swirling patterns. The bottom of the vase is marked with a double ring. Early Republic Period (circa 1910) Size: 16.5" height

SLAVE TRADE BRACELET C.1700s-1800s Bronze, 3 1/4" width. Used for the purchase of slaves in West Africa. Value one slave Shipwreck recovery with expected green encrustation. Malter Gallery

Charming original blond Ko (small) tansu with locking bar and safe (with Key). Many drawers of different sizes with great original black iron hirsute shaped drawer hardware. Wonderful unusual design for a ko tansu. Overall in great shape. Edo Age: 1840's (pre - Dates Meiji period). Dimension: 16 3/4" high X 24 1/2" wide X 16 1/4" deep

Exquisite pair French gilt bronze 5 light candelabra with cherubs and garland leaf and flower motif supported by a white marble base. Measuring 28" x 13" x 8".

GUANGXU IRON-RED FOUR-CHARACTER MARK AND OF THE PERIOD (1875-1908) The globular body, supported on a short foot, painted around the body with two dragon in pursuit of flaming pearls amidst scrolling clouds, all in-between a band of lappets above the foot and key-fret border under the rim Height 11.5 cm Width 14 cm Perfect condition, no chips, cracks, or hairlines and free from restorations.

Fantastic set of 6 Oribe dishes for sweets from the Edo Period, C.1880. Trademark geometric designs and iron markings with famed Oribe olive colors. Each plate 5" x 4". Ask for shipping quote.

Chinese soapstone carving of a scene from a folk tale: the famous Tang Dynasty poet, Meng Haoran (689-740) ventures out into the snow with his young attendant in search of plum blossoms in the snowy hills. In finding this hint of early spring, he hoped to find inspiration for his poems. They see an amazing plum tree starting it's bloom in the cold of late winter...