A finely painted water colour , with gold leaf overlay, depicting a scene from the 11th Century classic "The Tale of Genji" written by noblewoman and lady-in-waiting Murasaki Shikibu. This item was made in Japan in the 19th Century during either the late Edo or the Meiji period (1868-1911). Condition: there are small marks on the paper and some losses to the gold leaf which predate the framing of this picture during the 1920s or 1930s. Frame: 32.5cm (12.75 inches) wide; 29cm (11.4 inches) high...

Tularosa Black-on-White Olla with Dog Head Lug. Ca. 1175 to 1300 ad. This is a beautiful piece that is in as found condition, not broken and has no restoration or repaint. Dog head lug is intact with a little chip out of tip of head. It is 6"high X 6"wide. A "Certificate Of Authenticity, Release and Disclosure" Statement will be provided. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BUYING OR MAKING A OFFER PLEASE EMAIL ME TIM JONES AT tejones0433@msn.com

SnowFlake double effigy olla B/w ca. 900 ad No Restoration and it is intact, it is depicting a dog head olla sitting inside a bowl or basket, it is approx: 5-1/2"wide X 5"high. Intact no restoration or repaint. A "Certificate Of Authenticity, Release and Disclosure" Statement will be provided. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BUYING OR MAKING A OFFER PLEASE EMAIL ME TIM JONES AT tejones0433@msn.com

Mesa Verde squash effigy canteen ca. 1000 ad., it is approx: 7-1/2"high X 6"wide, it is whole except for handle was broken off about half way down handle and re-glued back on, the very tip of handle the crack was restored. I have been told that they intentionally stained the body with cactus juice to give it a ripen squash look, this canteen would have had a yucca plug in it to hold the water in as they traveled. A "Certificate Of Authenticity, Release and Disclosure" Statement will be provided...

Pinedale Black (Glazed) on White Pitcher Found in Arizona, this Type is Attributed to the Anasazi/Mongollon Culture CIBOLA WHITEWARE and is Dated to approx: 1275-1325 A.D. It was Found Broken and it has been Professionally Reassembled. No Restoration or repaint just glued back together. It measures a Huge 5.75" wide and 4.5" tall. A "Certificate Of Authenticity, Release and Disclosure" Statement will be provided. A "Certificate Of Authenticity, Release and Disclosure" Statement will be provided...

Mesa Verde b/w Large duck effigy pitcher ca. 1180 ad., it is approx: 6-1/2"long X 5-1/2"wide X 7-1/2"high, it is intact except for one shard is restored on rim, the handle and body is intact and original.

St Johns tri lobe w/dog head lug effigy olla ca. 1175 ad., it has been broken with approx: 10% restoration, it is approx: 6"wide X 5-1/2"high, this is a double effigy olla. A "Certificate Of Authenticity, Release and Disclosure" Statement will be provided. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BUYING OR MAKING A OFFER PLEASE EMAIL ME TIM JONES AT tejones0433@msn.com

Lavishly decorated and partly gilt silver alloy bracelet set with red glass cabochons and relief geometric designs. Tekke Turkmen culture, Afghanistan. Height: 7,3 cm. Very good condition.

Antique Chinese Ming style altar table with original black finish, scrolling ends, carved spiral panels, double parallel bars connecting each leg to its mate. Early 20th Century ming Style. Size: 67” L x 14” D x 36” H

Small mask of the Kyogen Theater, with a strong expression. Lacquered wood. Eyes made of glass painted inside. Japan, 19th century. Height: 16,5 cm. Several small chips, otherwise very good condition.

An Extre. Rare/Fine Korean Sraffiato (¹ÚÁö-¸é)Peony and Reverse Inlaid (¿ª»ó°¨) Punchong Jar-15th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 15th century...

Antique Chinese scroll painting of a small bird perching on a bamboo rod, one of its legs tucked into its body. Vines with blooming white flowers spiral along the crossing rods of bamboo. Yuan/Ming periods 14th to 15th century. Beautifully mounted and preserved with Japanese mountings and tomobako. Size: (entire scroll) 46" H x 20.5" W (painting only) 9.6" H x 13.5" W Size: (entire scroll) 46" H x 20.5" W (painting only) 9.6" H x 13.5" W

We proudly present this outstanding Mugi-de Oribe Chawan.

Distorted half cylinder shaped (kutsugata) tea bowl with slightly flaring mouth made of light, unrefined Mino clay. The expertly thrown body was trimmed with a potters knife. With the exception of the foot ring the bowl is covered with a clear (wood ash and feldspar) glaze inside and out...

Height approximately 31 cm. Repaired. In good condition.

Anasazi / St Johns Poly-chrome with animal figures on outside ca. 1300 ad., it appears they smoked the inside on purpose for what reason it is not know, it has a complex design on interior and 6 deer or antelopes drawn on outside in white paint(interesting), on one side of bowl there is restoration on rim approx: 10%. It is approx: 9-1/2"wide X 3-1/2"deep. A "Certificate Of Authenticity, Release and Disclosure" Statement will be provided...

Chinese antique long low table made all of hardwood. One side has three drawers carved with swirling clouds and chimera. Republic Period. Size: 16" high x 54" long x 20" deep.

Beautiful exotic wood case with cylinder music box that has bells, drums and castanets. It plays 10 tunes on the cylinder, but unfortunately I don't know what they are as the list of them disappeared a long time ago. The sound is great, and the case is lovely rosewood. We believe the box to be a Sublime, but there is no makers name any place onthe box that we can see. The lid of the box is slightly warped and has been cracked and fixed, but everything else is in beautiful working condition...

19th century
Mid Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with white glaze & overglaze famille rose enamels
Height: 12 cm
Width: 11 cm
From a northern California estate

An unusual and rare 19th c white glazed porcelain libation cup, modeled almost entirely after rhinoceros horn carvings of the same form...

ca. 1700-1710, early 18th century
Kangxi Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue, silver plate
D: 21.5 cm, h: 19 cm
From a Netherlands collection

A lovely cake or desert stand made from a Kangxi blue and white plate paired with silver plate mountings. Worked with a sea monster centerpiece, this piece was made by Fleuron of France.

Condition report: Good antique condition. Typical Kangxi fritting & one tiny chip to rim...

A Song - Yuan Dynasty porcelain dish with a moulded twin fish decoration covered with a fine crackled bluish white Qingbai glaze. Diameter : 14 cm. Condition : Perfect

Antique Japanese Buddhist Pilgrim's coat. Buddhist monks associated with the teachings of Kukai (or Kobo Daishi) would embark on a pilgrimage to visit the 88 temples on the island of Shikoku. Upon arriving to each temple, the monk would bathe before giving offerings and reciting prayers as well as receive a stamp distinctive to each temple. Normally a monk would carry around a special stamp book however it is not unusual to stamp the monk's coat as seen here...

Antique Japanese izumi fabric with hand dyed indigo. Hand woven cotton fabric with katazome repeating designs of cranes and floral patterns. Meiji Period (1868 - 1912) Size: 72" L x 65" W

Beautiful Chinese antique display shelf made of Solid Jichi-mu wood (very heavy). The chest has three large display shelves, and two small drawers just under the top display area. The drawers are carved with scrolling mist and chimera and outfitted with brass pulls. Very nicely detailed. Each display area is enclosed on three sides with a low carved lattice work. Late 19th - early 20th Century Size: 69 1/2" high x 35" wide x 16 1/2" deep.

Large Antique Japanese oribe ware tebachi, or ceramic container with handles. The inside and outside edges are hand painted with scrolling leaves and flowers. Round ribbed body tapers at the foot, thick dripping blue and purple glaze around handles. 19th Century Size: 10.5" H x 16" W

We are glad to present you one of our favorite statues of our collection - very large and precious Chinese Bronze Buddha from the 18th century with rests of gilt.

The Buddha is seated on a lotus base in abhaya mudra position which means protection, peace and the dispelling of fear...

Wonderful satin stitch embroidery of flowers and butterflies decorate this charming antique Chinese Miao baby hat. The front has 4 silver Buddha ornaments and the back sports the traditional Miao ornament of a butterfly with dangling bells to protect the child from evil spirits. The hat is softly padded to keep baby's head warm.

Antique Chinese hardwood low table with fantastic natural woodgrain in original reddish brown finish, its edge panels carved with scrolling vines surrounding an auspicious symbol, sitting on curved legs. Provenance: Property from Christian de Guigne IV Estate, Hillsborough, CA. Size: 31.5" L x 31.5" W x 13.5" H

SnowFlake Olla B/w ca. 900 ad with human in design, 3% restoration figure not affected, this is a very interesting olla. It is approx: 6"wide X 6"high. Please review pictures. Excellent for any collection. If you have any questions please email me at tejones0433@msn.com

Tularosa Dog Head Olla, Black On White, Ca. 1175 to 1300 ad. This is a beautiful piece that is not broken but does have a pressure crack restored on bottom, no other restoration or repaint. Dog head lug is intact. It is 5.5"W X 5.5"H. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BUYING OR MAKING A OFFER PLEASE EMAIL ME TIM JONES AT tejones0433@msn.com

Anasazi / Snowflake Black On White Olla with Dog Head Lug, as found condition with just a little chip out on exterior of rim next to dog head please refer to pictures, ca. 900 to 1300 ad., it is 6"high X 6"wide, no restoration no repaint. A "Certificate Of Authenticity, Release and Disclosure" Statement will be provided. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BUYING OR MAKING A OFFER PLEASE EMAIL ME TIM JONES AT tejones0433@msn.com

This thinly potted bowl stands out by its nice decoration, in particular by the delighful represented deer which is part of this decoration. Wonderful deep Cobalt blue. Ming Dynasty, Jiajing Period ( 1522 - 1566 ) Diameter : 11,1 cm. H: 5,4 cm. Condition : Perfect. There is a very very minute fritting to the rim which is quite normal for Jiajing pieces but there is no chip and no crack and there is a nice sound when tapped.

Japanese antique tsuba (hand guard for a samurai sword), cast all of iron. The motif appears to be a combination of two kamon (family crests); one being the inside part of a mokko crest and the other the swirling comma shaped arms of a tomoe or mitsudomoe (Shinto) mon. The resulting design is an open work of elegant lines. Edo Period. Size: 3 1/8" wide diameter

Antique Japanese tsuba (hand guard for a samurai sword), made all of iron and cast in the form of a daikon raddish. The leafy tops of the daikon are highly raised and the raddish root itself twists around becoming the circular rounded edge of the tsuba. Wonderful three dimensional quality. Edo Period. Size: 3" wide diameter

Chinese antique tall rectangular stand. Made of hardwood and carved with stylized scrolling clouds and dragon head motifs. Elegant lines. Republic Period. Size: 40 3/4" high x 18" wide x 15" deep.

Chinese original wrapped leather trunk. Brass hardware side handles on both sides and front lock. Charming calligraphy on interior of lid. Great original condition with no issues. Late 19th century. Size: 19" H x 30.25" L x 22" D

1722 - 1735
Yongzheng Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with overglaze famille rose enamels
Height: 28.5 cm / 11.2 in
From a Porto, Portugal estate

An elegant and outstanding Yongzheng period famille rose 'garlic head' vase, painted with interlocked and climbing sprigs of magnolia and peach blossom flowers. The execution of the decoration is masterful and painterly, exhibiting a naturalistic and rhythmic hand so characteristic of the Yongzheng period. Although this ...