All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1920 item #791916 (stock #194)
A late 19th/Early 20th Century dragon decorated tea kettle made for export to Europe or North America. It is unusual to find a tea kettle from this period in brass. Condition - good...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1237452 (stock #TCR4467)
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A museum quality koro covered in soft pink glaze decorated with chickens in raised relief surmounted with a woven silver lid by Kiyomizu Rokubei enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 4-1/2 inches (11 cm) diameter and in excellent condition. For a piece decorated in the same style see the collection of the Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto.
Kiyomizu Rokubei V (1875-1959) began by studying painting from the age of 12 under the 19th century master Kono Bairei...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1920 item #702283 (stock #JD-093)
A nicely carved jade pendant with an unusual shape copying the Western Zhou style. Lots of intricate carving on this piece. This is most likely an old jade but I can't date it. Size: W. 8.2cm. H.4.2cm. Condition: No breaks or repairs. Some wear.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1193245 (stock #MOR4220)
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An elegant rendition of the famous Rimpa Crane standing alongside a swirling river of silver created by Shoun for the Shobido Art Studio enclosed in the original wooden box. Extremely well crafted, the creature stands 11 inches (25 cm) tall and is signed Shoun Saku. The black lacquered table is 18 x 13 inches (45 x 33 cm) and is in fine condition.
Shobido has been commissioning works with first rate artists and craftsmen for its own facilities and top Department stores since 1900...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1920 item #919453 (stock #287)
A very fine antique Japanese Ivory netsuke of a Buddhist monk and a Oni figure. Artist signed very fine intricate carving the Buddha has a gold pin third eye on his forehead. Measuring approx. 2 inches tall or 5 centimeters. Truly a masterfully carved piece.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Enamel : Pre 1920 item #386291 (stock #R039)
This vintage enamelware cream pail, or "laitiere" adds a touch of France to any kitchen. A wonderful Provencal blue color with white checks in the Lustacru pattern. Some dings from age & use, please see photos, overall in wonderful shape for its age. Measures approx 10" high.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1396291 (stock #TCR6869)
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Pierce-work combined with over and under glaze decoration create the perfect picture of spring on this bowl by Takahashi Dohachi enclosed in the original wooden box signed Kachutei Dohachi and titled Kenzan Yo Tsubaki Bori Hachi (Kenzan style Camelia patterned Carved Bowl). It is 20 cm (8 inches) diameter and in excellent condition...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1920 item #1192084
Chinese red glazed porcelain vase, with mottled decoration and an everted neck, late 19th/early 20th century period. Size, Height of vase is 9 1/2 inches, in very good condition.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1920 item #948708 (stock #420)
An antique ivory necklace made in China during the 19th or early 20th Century. Condition - the original string has possibly been replaced and there is the usual age related cracking and "yellowing" but no damages or losses. 38.5cm (15.2inches) long; approx 100gms(4oz);95 beads. Please note - purchasers from outside the European Union will require a CITES Certificate and may also require import documentation within their own country...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1920 item #452888 (stock #Q50021011)
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This is a rare and beautifully decorated Qing dynasty blue and white pilgrim flask. The design and painting of the pilgrim flask follows that of the Yuan dynasty style. It has a pair of three claws dragons flying between the sky and sea chasing after the “Pearl of Fire”. Above the ruyi head, a pair of phoenix is flying in a garden flowing with and surrounded by meandering foliate, branching leaf and flowers...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1230346
A Japanese blue and white koro with all over cartographic decoration of the Japanese Islands, with provinces labeled, and other bodies including seas and land masses with countries labled. The name used for Korea uses the name Joseon which dynasty (established in 1392) ended by varying accounts between 1897 and 1910. The censer could be later still. The cover with Shishi lion pierced finial over the compressed spherical tripod censer with stylized handles...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1920 item #439925 (stock #lot105)
Description: A religious oil painting on canvas was made in 19th Century from the minority people at southwest region of China. A piece of art from Dian people of Guazhou or Yunnam Province, this painting was displayed with bold colours. Sketched freely but regulated as well, it is in astonishing beauty.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Italian : Pre 1920 item #179799 (stock #05-14-08)
This is a group of four Capo Di Monte dessert plates, first quarter 20th C, underglaze blue crown and "N", centered with various polychrome heraldic crests and elaborately molded with brilliantly painted classical figures highlighted with gilt; 6" diam., excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1920 item #752626 (stock #lot433)
Description: An aigrette in stylized standing form was actually carved from a piece of natural root wood. In beautiful style, the aigrette twisted her neck when standing on a rock which was from another natural wood piece. As a traditional craftsmanship, this unique wood carving was in quite good size and would be an attractive display item in your house. Date: Qing Dynasty (late 19th century) Height: 51cm, Width: 40cm, Depth: 24cm.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1920 item #416865 (stock #lot071)
Description: An Incense box with beautiful dark brown patination was made of bamboo section. A palmful small piece which had been used for keeping incense powder now can also be used as an ideal holder for your precious stones. Date: Late 19th century. Material: Bamboo. Width: 5.3cm Height: 3.5cm
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #929415 (stock #ANR2648)
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A quintessential Taisho style painting of a boy in a mystical forest of flowers, pigment on silk by Hoson Reisui (b. 1897). The ethereal image seems not so much to be drawn on the silk, but to eminate from it. The boy too seems as if a sprite living in some fantastical reality. There is a minor water streak opposing on the bottom outside of both panels (near the signature) and some loss to the white gofun petals. Each panel is 34 x 59 inches (86.5 x 149.5 cm) and is in overall fine condition...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Italian : Pre 1920 item #179793 (stock #5146)
This is a very fine Capo Di Monte dinner plate, first quarter 20th C, underglaze blue crown and "N", centered with a polychrome heraldic crest and elaborately molded with brilliantly painted classical figures highlighted with gilt; 10 5/8" diam., excellent condition.