A very rare and elegant Victorian sterling silver pie knife in Gorham’s 1894 “Imperial Chrysanthemum” pattern. The handle is decorated with an ornate design of chrysanthemum blossoms and foliage that extends down onto the blade and shoulders of the blade. The back of the handle is decorated with a complementary design. Pie knives or pie servers are difficult to find in the better patterns...

A green jade earring made some 3,200 years ago from people living around the Ma and Red Rivers in northern Vietnam. Can be worn as a pendant. Size: L. 3.5cm. W. 2.5cm. Condition: No repairs. Almost perfect.Very small chip on one edge.

A superb quality large celadon charger or dish with high relief decoration, mid 15th. century, Sawankhalok kilns Thailand for the Chinese market.

Provenance: This superb condition massive celadon charger / dish was recovered from the Royal Nanhai (AD. c.1460) shipwreck. The dating was based on carbon 14 analysis of the ships timber and by cross-referring the ceramic cargo to other datable shipwreck sites...

This pair of porcelain plates were produced in England by Cauldon in the 1890s. They were produced especially for Bailey, Banks & Biddle of Philadelphia. The porcelain is fine bone china. They measure 8 3/4” in diameter. The ground color is ruby red, overlaid with tiny gilded flower buds. The heavy gold borders are accented with bright colored flowers in heavy enamel. You can feel the enameling with your finger tips...

A nice very large assorted colored glass beads made into a necklace from China from the Qing Dynasty. Size: 88cm (34.5 inches)from end to end.

A very early and rare massive bronze figure of a seated deity, probably Sri Devi / Lakshmi, holding implements and tall headdress and a breast band around her sizable attributes, South Indian, perhaps Tamil Nadu, probably pre 17th. century!

Size: 88-89 mm. tall and weighing 260 grams.

Condition: Choice Very fine, lovely old patina, with a fine brown and green colours.

Ex. Old and important Private collection of Ulf Gudmundsen from the 1950s and onwards.

A highly interesting and very accomplished Blackware vessel with the portrait head of a living man, Precolumbian Peru, Late Moche or early Chimú, 7th.-9th. century AD.

Superbly detailed and rather substantial vessel, made as a grinning man with his tungue between his teeth and wearing larger earrings and headdress, the spout of the vessel prodruding from the top of his head. Rather scarce piece!

Size: 22 cm. tall and 16 cm...

19th century wooden netsuke of a sitting boy wearing a shishi mask that is too big for him and hitting a drum in front of him with a striker. These mask are usually used in shishimai dance, and the face of the boy can be seen inside the mask (see Enlargement 2, difficult to photograph). Nice dense shitan wood (Southeast Asian rosewood), beautifully carved, eyes of the mask are inlaid with copper. Superb wear and patina, large and deep himotoshi...

This porcelain demitasse cup and saucer was produced in England by Doulton Burslem in the 1880s. The saucer measures 4 1/2 inches in diameter and the cup is 2 1/4 inches high. The set is made of fine bone china. Each piece has molded high relief designs in the porcelain. The cup has a unique shape. From the rim of the cup it puffs out and then tapers toward the bottom. The rims of the cup and saucer are slightly scalloped. The decoration on this set is truly a work of art...

This porcelain plate was produced in Germany by the Royal Berlin Porcelain Manufactory, or KPM, in 1919. The date ciphers indicate this year. The plate is 8 ¾ inches in diameter. The porcelain is delicate and translucent with a reticulated border. The decoration is beautifully hand painted with the “soft paste paint” style. There is a fragile dragonfly hovering near the realistically painted flowers...

19th century Satsuma vase of classic shape with painted enamel decoration of the Buddha surrounded by 7 rakan (original disciples), several female disciples and a boy attendant, with buildings, clouds and lotus flowers in the background. The Buddha is protected by a relief gold enameled dragon encircling the vase in its upper part. Excellent quality detailed painting - see fine depiction of their faces and supremely fine rich clothes with numerous patterns...

Lobed Kangxi Blue and White Dish
Date: c...

19th century boxwood netsuke of Jurojin (one of the 7 Gods of Good Luck, usually associated with longevity) leaning on a long gnarled staff and accompanied by one of his familiars - a crane (symbol of longevity). Essentially, the netsuke is a wish for a long life. Wonderful carving, great smiling benevolent face, excellent patina. Height 2 inches.

Ming Blue and White bowl in great color. Showing a decoration of six symbols "Ju-i Scepter". Has been in the John Allen Tabor collection. Clear resonant bell tone when tapped. Condition: Good condition. A small ship at the rim and two small hairlines in the bottom. Measurement: Width 14.7 cm = 5.8 in Hight 5.5 cm = 2.2 in Weight 194 gram

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Chinese painted pottery court man wearing tunic, with red, black and white pigments remaining.

Age: China, Northern Qi Dynasty, A.D. 550-577
Measurement: Height 26 C.M. / Width 6.8 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adherings (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual...

This is beni-itajime silk hagoromo jyuban kimono textile of the Meiji era. It is special jyuban made with technique of beni-itajime from the Edo era through the Meiji era. In beni-itajime, the collection of the national history folk museum was displayed in 2011. It is jyuban made with the same hagoromo robe of an angel motif. It has damage with a few thin stains. However, it is in a very good state. I recommend this beautiful beni-itajime jyuban kimono to collection of you. size:149cm x 128c...

Height: 4.1 cm (1.7 in)
Width: 3.8 cm (1.4 in)
Depth: 2 cm (0.8 in)

Japanese netsuke of a Hotei with one hand in his bag; natural material; early angular form; very good patina; good condition

A Rare Chinese Pottery Ewer from Song Dynasty. Height approximately 29 cm. Body decorated with vertical lines. In good condition. Moderate number of sea barnacles marks on the body. Free shipping with insurance.

Chinese painted pottery court man wearing tunic, with red, black and white pigments remaining.

Age: China, Northern Qi Dynasty, A.D. 550-577
Measurement: Height 25 C.M. / Width 7 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adherings (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual c...

Chinese painted pottery court man wearing tunic, with red, black and white pigments remaining.

Age: China, Northern Qi Dynasty, A.D. 550-577
Measurement: Height 25 C.M. / Width 6.5 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adherings (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual...

Chinese painted pottery court man wearing tunic, with red, black and white pigments remaining.

Age: China, Northern Qi Dynasty, A.D. 550-577
Measurement: Height 23 C.M. / Width 6 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adherings (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual c...

Height: 2 cm (0.75 in)
Length: 3.6 cm (1.5 in)
Depth: 4.1 cm (1.7 in)

Japanese netsuke of a monkey on a chestnut; natural material; typical early angular form; circa late 18th/early 19th century; good condition with old patina

Height: 9.5 cm (3.7 in)
Width: 4.7 cm (1.9 in)

Fine Japanese Satsuma vase; two main scalloped panels, one depicting a gathering of individuals the other shows two travellers in a mountain setting; signed Kozan; good condition

Chinese painted pottery warrior wearing hat and tunic, with red, black and white pigments remaining.

Age: China, Northern Qi Dynasty, A.D. 550-577
Measurement: Height 23.3-23.3 C.M. / Width 6.6-6.6 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adherings (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, T...

Chinese painted pottery court man wearing tunic, with red, black and white pigments remaining.

Age: China, Northern Qi Dynasty, A.D. 550-577
Measurement: Height 24.5 C.M. / Width 6 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adherings (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual...

Width: 14.5 cm (5.8 in)
Height: 8.4 cm (3.3 in)
Weight: 800 gms

Chinese Qing Period carved coconut and pewter round; coconut sections fitted together; some minor gaps present; good condition

An antique KANGXI QING DYNASTY Period Blue & White Jingdezhen Porcelain Snuff Bottle with Stopper and Spoon, depicting 3 Temple Lions playing with a ball, early 18th Century, ca. 1723, China. This snuff bottle has several inconsequential surface craquelé firing lines from the high heating process in the kiln. However, it does not leak. Size: 2.25" (5.3 cm.).The base has 4 underglaze Chinese Character markings "RUO SHEN ZHEN CANG", which translates as "Pecious Treasure from the Collection of RUO...

Circa 1904, a pair of English bright cut napkins in their original box. Hallmarked and in excellent condition, each napkin ring measures about 7/8" high x 1 3/4" diameter. Mono. Presentation box is in exellent antique condition.

English Chippendale Mahogany Mirror, Looking Glass, 18th C, 29" high, 16" wide, 1 1/2" deep, with original glass and backboard. The carving is very simple and some veneer repairs on upper area.

This is itajime(katazome) chirimen-silk and hira-silk hanjyuban textile of the Edo era(1800-1867). It is the auspicious motif of this lobster, sea bream, tortoise, auspicious decoration for gifts, pine, bamboo, plum. It has few stains. There is not damage. size:75cm x 128cm (29.5" x 50.4")

Partly gilt wood statue of Buddhist goddess Sho Kannon Bosatsu (one of the many forms of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara), wearing formal robes, and a diadem with a small stylised Amithaba on the front, standing, her hands joined to hold a bowl. The goddess face reflects a profound meditation. Fine age patina. Japan, Edo period, early 19th century, maybe earlier. Height: 24.2 cm. Old insect attack on the right side (no more danger), otherwise very good condition.

Authentic antique late 18th century Russian Orthodox hand painted miniature Icon “the Mother of God, Joy of All Who Sorrow”; in the center The Virgin with a warder in her right hand with the groups of suffering people on her sides and the Holy Face on the top part.
MEASUREMENTS: 11 cm x 8.5cm (4 3/8 in x 3 3/8 in)
Condition: Nice old very dark patina. The icon is in the original condition with nice old very dark patina, no repairs or restorations. Old crack and chips in...

This is a Qing dynasty porcelain bee hive shaped water pot. It is sometimes referred to taibo zun or qizhao (chicken coop) in Chinese. The only difference for this piece is that this bee hive water pot does not have a neck with a small mouth. The domed shaped body has a countersunk base which is unglazed exposing the fine white colour porcelain. The pokka dot glazing makes the water pot glazing quite unusual and possibly a scarce item.

This piece could also be the pro-type to the b...

Length: 3.8 cm (1.7 in)
Height: 3.2 cm (1.3 in)
Depth: 3 cm (1.2 in)

Japanese carved netsuke of a boy crouching over and holding a large peach; natural material; very well-modelled; good condition

Width: 11.5 cm (4.7)
Height: 5.4 cm (2.2 in)

Quality Japanese Satsuma bowl by the artist, Kozan; fine depiction of individuals wandering through a forest; gilt highlights pick out aspects of vegetation and clothing surrounded by minute stippling; gilt diapered borders inside under the rim; externally decorated with a band of florals and gilded crashing waves; signed

Height: 16.5 cm (6.8 in)
Width: 7 cm (2.7 in)

Chinese Kangxi Period polychrome porcelain vase; made for the European market; some gilt wear; good condition