The fish is symbolically employed as the emblem of wealth or abundance on account of the similarity in the pronunciation of the words "yu", fish, and "yu", superfluity. Age: Song. Size:L. 6.5cm. W. 2cm. Condition: No repairs or chips.

A Ming 15th century Blue and White dish with Qilin motif at the center , painted in under glaze blue, very good condition Size : 32,3 cm diameter

Description: A unique gilt bronze archer's ring was skillfully hammered in double decks. The main portion on the outer surface was casted with two types of Chinese archaic words Sou (Long Life)in open work and surrounding the ring when chased dots were decorated. On the upper and lower portions, two bands of key-fret patterns were carved neatly for framing the words...

A nice small celadon jar Ribbed-Potiche, covered. Yuan Dynasti 13th-14th century Long Quan ware. Condition is very good, repaired on a small chips on the rim, cover missing. High: 8.5 cm Width=7cm.

Blue & White dish with everted rim and a straight foot. Decorated in underglaze cobalt-blue with a bird, within a pair of double lines in the central medallion, with a continuous floral scroll on the cavetto. On the exterior with Lotus panels. Stoneware body with a transparent glaze. The mouth rim and foot rim unglazed and the base painted with a chocolate-brown iron wash. 15th century. Condition:Excellent no damage or restoration. Diameter: 24 cm.

Description: A bronze paper weight was joyfully in a subject that most welcomed by Chinese people. "Si Xi" Four Joys- Fu (wellbeing), Lu (prosperity), So (longevity), Si (joys) were symbolized by four laughing boys. Intriguingly designed by traditional craftsman, only two boys instead of four were in the combination. A kind of delusion would add some fun for the literati in their boring study room. Actually the puzzler can be a fine stationery which was in the practical use...

Description: A pair of jade plates were in transparent light green tint. By a shallow and flat foot ring, the plates were decently decorated on the surface with gilding motifs of leafy flowers, fruits, bamboos and pine trees. Carved in a light way, the vibrant plants were finely rendered before gold pigment was filled in to enlighten the whole picture against the celadon jade ground. A superb design of the picture can be noticed by the sophisticated composition...

A beautiful and subtlety carved jade of Quanyin in a standing position holding her prayer beads.She is strung with a bead to be worn as a pendant. Size: L. 6cm. W. 1.8cm. Condition. No repairs or chips.

A lot of flash! This brooch measures 4 1/4 inches long by 3 1/4 inches wide. Large, prong-set square and rectangular red unfoiled stones, with clear round rhinestones single and pave set, in a rhodium plated setting. The pin is strong and locks securely. Pin marked with a single script 'E' (for Eisenberg?) on the back. All stones are clear but a couple of the larger stones do have scratches.

Description: A fine jade pendant was carved in a shape of a gourd enwind with vines, leaves, stalks and plums. By the excellent quality of a Hou-Tien jade which was in slight greenish tint and had a lovely transparent look, the pebble was maneuvered skillfully depicting the full gourd with twisted leaves, tendrils, blossoming flowers and the strong stems. A detailed work of a jade piece with such a fine quality was so sweet to hold on...

Hagen-Renaker Owl with applied orange and black eyes, I believe this is model A065. Owl is wonderfully detailed with beak and "moustache". Painted tawny brown, with black stripes on the back, stipling on the back simulates feather texture. Owl measures 7 1/4 inches tall, 5 inches wide and 4 inches deep. No cracks, chips or repairs. Does have some surface dirt, I did not wash him for fear of damaging his label. Marked only with black and gold foil label on back.

Chrome cocktail shaker with brown bakelight handles and knobs. Shaker stands 12 1/2 inches tall, top opening is 3 1/2 inches in diameter, base is 4 1/4 inches in diameter. Some wear to chrome and bakelight. Marked Krome Kraft, Farber Bros., New York, New York. Circa 1950's

Large dish decorated with freely drawing of Mythical Beast on the center. Late Ming 16th Century. Diameter : 39 cm Condition : very good, small frits on the rim, no restoration

Swatow dish decorated with flower on the center and a roughly drawn continous scroll on the capetto . Late Ming 16th Century. Diameter : 22.5 cm Condition : Excellent condition without damage or restoration

Swatow dish decorated with a scene depicting a phoenixt, chrysanthemum, grass and a roughly drawn continous scroll with flower. Late Ming 16th Century. Diameter : 20.5 cm Condition : Excellent condition without damage or restoration

Kangxi (1662-1722) A Blue and white bowl decorated with a pattern of scrolling foliage whose flower and flower sprays on the center bowl. On the base, there is a Kangxi mark in double circle. Width = 14.5 cm Height = 7.3 cm

Tang (618-906) Kendi glazed by green colour with spout and garlic head form . Unglazed base. Width = 13.5 cm Height – 13 cm Condition : repaired on the spout and small chips on the rim.

Yuan 13th/14th Century In the shape of chrysanthemum with crackled celadon. The unglazed foot burnt orange in the firing. Width = 11 cm Height = 7 cm Condition : Excellent without damage or restoration

18th Century Dish, porcelain decorated in underglazed blue with flower and butterflies and key frest of ‘thunder patern’ border on the capetto. On the base, there is classic scroll with five spur mark. Width = 25.5 cm Condition : Perfect without damage or restoration.

18th Century Stembowl, porcelain decorated in underglazed blue and polychrome with 2 fishes and water plants. Width = 13.3cm Height = 11.7 cm Condition : Excellent without damage or restoration

 

A chinese 19thc Ge type porcelain jar with lid , with underglaze blue landscape paintings on the front with bird and flower, section by dark iron glaze on the shoulder, lid and near the foot. Marked with"Cheng hua" but later period.Height = 24cm Width=21 cm. Condition very good with a small chip inside of the lid (see enlargement 9).

A Blue and white large dish decorated with chrysantemum, plan and around the flattened edge with scrolling flower. Width = 36 cm. Kangxi (1662-1722). Condition : very good with one hairline and two small chips (see enlargement).

A lurid landscape spreads across two two-panel screens by Shirakura Niho signed and dated 1929. Two colorful scholars share a quiet moment in the shelter of a thatched hut. On first examination it appears nonsensical, a chaotic collection of dashes and dots, however the closer one examines the painting the more one realizes the detail and planning that went into the imagery, It is performed with ink on paper framed in dark mulberry frame and has been recently re-backed with forest green paper...

This is an exquisite sterling bracelet with large cabachon emerald and obsidian stones and pearls by Salvador Teran. The bracelet measures 6 1/2" around in the inside, 1 1/2" wide at the widest point and weighs 64 grams. It opens and closes in the back and has an intact safety chain. It is all original and in fine condition. There are no chips or cracks to the stones. The emerald has natural inclusions typical of emeralds. The color of the emerald is deeper than reflected in the photos...

"Afternoon Birches" autumnal landscape painting by Emile Albert Gruppe (American, 1896-1978), oil on canvas, circa. 1950s. This colorful and warm northern Vermont scene was probably painted near Jeffersonville, VT. It is titled and signed at the top of the stretcher and also signed in the lower right, Emile A. Gruppe. The painting is in excellent original condition with no in-painting or repairs and is offered in what is probably the original frame. Canvas size: 24" x 20".

Ewer or poring vessel with straight wallet neck and a wide foot which has a cut footrim and recessed base.The handle is flat and double grooved. The sides are decorated with lightly curved criss-cross paterns. Glaze greyish white. Found at Borneo. Height=15 cm. Period : Song Dynasty 12th-13th. Condition : chip on rim and spout. Reff : please look Ceramics in the Sarawak Museum by Lucas Chin, page 37 plate 34.

Double gourd pouring vessel (no cover) with stylised dragon handle. Bluish white glaze stopping above the base which is flat and unglazed. Height=12 cm. Yuan Dynasty, 13th-14th centuries. Condition : spout restored, no more damage.

Description: A stylized brushrest was displayed in a strong form. Carved in a unique shape from one solid block of Zitan wood, the wooden scholar piece was depicted in the front by an open work as scholar rock's shape. On the back, simple flouring lines were carved to render the rock's profile.In an unusual size, the wooden scholar rock was adherent firmly to the stand which was also made of Zitan wood...

Ewer with stylised dragon handle, bluish white glaze stopping above the base which is flat and unglazed. Height = 10 cm. Yuan Dynasty 12th-13th. Condition spout missing, no more damage.

Two pieces of twin fishes small dishes. Width= 12 cm. Yuan dynasty 14 th century. One cracled celadon small dish. Width=12 cm. Song Dynasty 11th century. Condition : very good, no restoration.

Rare Yuan Blue and White Waterpot with frog shape. Decorated by ruyi head and iron brown spots on the body. Flat and unglazed base. Width= 8 cm Height = 5.5 cm. Yuan dynasty 14 th century. Condition : excellent, no chips, hairlines or restoration.

Rare Yuan blue and white Jar with six lobed and two lugs. Decorated by chrysanthemum spray and trefoils in the frame and flaming pearls on the neck. Flat and unglazed base. Width= 7 cm Height = 10 cm Yuan dynasty 14th century. Condition : restoration on the rim.

The fine one of famille verte baluster vase so-called Yen-Yen in China slightly with thickly potted, decorated to the body with 'Shou Lao', peach, two children attendant and a crane below cloud scroll. Condition is perfect. Qing dynasty 18th century, presume as Yongzhen-Qianlong period. High: 21.8cm, Mouth rim: 11cm.

Yuan blue and white Jar with two lugs. Decorated by chrysanthemum scroll motif. Flat and unglazed base. Height = 5.5 cm Yuan dynasty 14th century. Condition : very good, without damage or restoration.

A Yuan dynasty bottle vase, decorated to the both sides body with incised phoenix on flight among clouds scroll and attached to the neck with pair of scroll handles. Condition with glue repaired to the one of the handle, tiny chip to rim and tilt. High: 14.2cm.

A Yuan qingbai bowl decorate with molded classic scroll and flower (chrysanthemum) scroll motif, plain motif at the outer wall, flat unglazed base, covered with bluish white glaze.
Bowl in very good condition no damage, no chip, no crack, no restoration.
Size: 12 cm diameter, 5 cm height.

It's beautiful and elegant shape of bottle vase, decorated with two ladies in the back ground of garden scene, double circle mark to the base. Condition is perfect with no chip, no crack and free from any restoration. Dating to late Qing 19th century. High: 24cm.

A fine drawing of b/w dish, decorated with a winged dragon to the center among clouds scroll within double circle, fruit and butterflies to the wall cavetto. The exterior with five flower medallions and four character mark of 'Jang Ming Fu Kuei' in coin shape to base. Condition restored a small missing piece to rim and cover a hairline, no problem further. Middle Ming 16th century Jiajing-Wanli period. Diameter: 19cm.

A very unusual and rare Ming pair of lacquered scholar's partition screens on huanghuali stands.

Against a black lacquer background, each screen features scholar's objects in brown lacquer and mother-of-pearl with accents of gold. They are bordered with a band of leaf patterns done in gold and inlaid mother of pearl...

Description: A nephrite white jade buckle was carved exquisitely with a dragon head. In fine and pure Hou-Tien quality, the beautiful jade piece was reflected with slight celadon tint and was carved excellently in bas-relief in depicting the details. From the characteristics of the jade quality, the carving style, the fine finishing work, and the decent form of the whole piece, it was justified as a piece from early Qing period of 17th-18th century...

Scottish Loch by Frances E. Jamieson (British, 1895-1950), oil on canvas. F.E. Jamieson was a prolific painter of Scottish Highland scenes, who used a variety of different pseudonyms. Canvas size: 16" x 24". Illegible signature in lower left. Offered in a modern custom frame with metal thistle corners. Excellent condition.

Description: Can it be a marvelous addition to your jade collection when it is worn on your or your beloved one's finger and is admired by the gazing eyes. A slender jade ring in warm yellowish tint was exquisitely carved on the surface in several rectangular sections...

A FINE Longquan celadon Bowl.song dynasty.very good condition. 17cm diameter... 7,4 cm hight

Chinese scholar's desk root wood (possibly cypress) sculpture depicting Sanxing (Three Star Gods) representing longevity, happiness, and wealth. The god of wealth holds a small child representing wishes for future good fortune through healthy offspring. Measures nearly 11" high by 12" long. Late Qing dynasty to early Republic period...

Basket-hilt officer's sword with inlaid blade, Scottish, 1796 pattern. 18th century. Brass open work basket hilt with original fish skin grip wrapped in copper wire, and the steel blade engraved and inlaid in gold with emblems of a coronet, a Highlander, and crossed cannons. Excellent condition apart form some wear to the grip. Overall length: 39.25". Blade length: 33.5"

Striped agate Pyu beads most likely made in India but found in Burma. These type of beads are very rare and difficult to find.Can make a nice pendant. Condition: No repairs

Description: A small but well molded bronze censer was in decent elm bowl's shape. Made of fine quality of metal material, the bronze censer was in good weight of 238 gram when in a lovely size of 5.0 cm in width and 3.2cm in height. Hollowed inside with good curve as the outside, the bronze bowl which in a plain form was an ideal censer to either hold in hands feeling the warmth, sniffing the aroma of the fine burning incense or just being as a paper weight fondling in your palms. Preserved wit...

A nice mixture of various colored glass beads from the Western Han dynasty. Size: See last photo. Condition: Some loss from long burial.

Celadon dish with flower decoration, green glazed, unglazed base. Width = 10.5 cm Height=4 cm. Longquan 14th Century. Condition : Excellent, no hairline, chip or restoration

Fine cracled celadon bowl with lotus petal carved on exterior, greyish green glazed to foot rims, unglazed base. Width = 10.3 cm, Height=5 cm. Song Dynasty 10th-13th Century. Condition: Excellent, no hairline, chip or restoration.

Description: A beautiful floral picture was done by unique techniques. Totally used with cast iron, the plants of peony flowers, the leaves and the stems were skilfully hammered, chiseled and soldered together into a natural form. The tradition of iron pictures was developed at late 18th century. For this piece, it was from late 19th century and had been finished with some black paint in the later date for covering it from further erosion. Condition: Very good. Dimension: 30.5cm x 30.5cm, Date: ...

A Yue ware globular jar with carved lotus petal motif, covered with greyish - green glaze, late Tang - Five dynasty (9-10th century.
It is rare to find a shipwreck item in this very good condition, no damage, no crack, no restoration, minor glaze degradation.
Size 11.5 cm height, 13 cm wide.

Longquan celadon censer with tripod. Golden glazed and unglazed on the base. Longquan 13th-14th Centuries. Width=9.5 cm Height=4cm. Condition : Very good, no hairline, crack or restoration.

Dish with petal molding on cavetto. Spur scars and abstract floral motif in the center. Thin red.dish iron wash on the base. Width= 13.5 cm. Late 14th-early 15th centuries. Condition : Excellent : no hairline, chip or restoration. Shipping Cost : $ 25

Cover Box with lotus petal and floral design. Unglazed on the base. Width= 8 cm Height=5.5 cm. Late 14th-early 15th centuries. Condition : Excellent : no hairline, chip or restoration Shipping cost $25

Jarlet with underglaze blue lotus petal collar and floral motif. Thin red.dish iron wash on the base. Widht= 10.5 cm Height=6.5 cm. Late 14th-early 15th centuries. Condition : Excellent : no hairline, chip or restoration

Pale green glazed. Unglazed base. Width = 9 cm Height=5 cm. Song Dynasty 12th Century. Condition : Excellent : no hairline, crack, chip or restoration.

This shallow dish has a slighty everted, foliated rim. It is undecorated and unglaze base. Width= 8 cm. Song dynasty 12th Century. Condition : Very good, one unvisible hairline.

The exterior of the bowl is plain. This piece is decorated on the inside with a moulded design of floral. Unglaze base. Width= 12 cm. Yuan dynasty 13th Century. Condition : Excellent, no hairline, crack, chip or restoration.