An Antique Japanese Ivory Netsuke of a reclining Buddha with a rich patina and warm color great form. Measuring 4 cm or 1.5 inches in length.

A fine antique Japanese Ivory Netsuke of Fukurokuju the Buddha Scholar or Monk good wear and patina a very fine antique piece. Measuring 2.5 inches tall or 8 + centimeters.

A fine antique ivory Japanese Netsuke of a Shishi dog or Lion. Beautifully carved with a great patina. measuring approx. 4 x 4 centimeters or 1 3/4 inches. A nice addition to any collection.

A small tea or wine pot and cover well decorated in Chinese taste in mid 18th Century style with "famille rose" enamels. This item was probably made for export during the second half of the 19th Century (c1870 to 1900). Condition - very good - there is wear to the gilding but no damages and no restoration...

Chinese export porcelain jar with cover, made for the Thai market. Decorated with flowers and foliage in iron red, gold and blue, turquoise and yellow enamels. Vessel inside with some kiln dust. Condition: good, two tiny color flakes, wear to gilt. Dimension: 18.2 cm high, weight: 632 g.

Description: A burl wood trunk was intriguingly made to be a nice tea leaves’ holder which was in full Zen spirits. Being set with tin barrel in the middle and framed on top and at the bottom with the same material, the tea caddy was in a sturdy condition and was ready for use any time. Nice patina was in the wood when the tin’s surface was well cleaned. Date: Qing Dynasty(19th century), Height: 13.2cm, Width: 11.9cm.

A pair of Chinese under-glaze blue decorated double-gourd vases depicting two confronting four-clawed dragons amongst foliage. The bases carry the four character reign mark of the Kangxi Emperor but these items were made later (probably for export) during the reign of the Guangxu Emperor (1875-1908)...

A fine Japanese Ivory netsuke of a Noh Drama character artist signed measuring approx. 2.5 inches 6 cm. tall in excellent condition.

A Fine Japanese Ivory Netsuke of a man with a cane and lantern finely carved by an expert artist signed on foot. Measuring approx. 2.5 inches or 6 centimeters tall in very fine condition. A great example would be a nice addition to any collection. Please view my other netsuke here in Trocadero and at my ebay site.

A Ming b/w small vase, decorated with three flower medallions among clouds scroll. Late Ming dynasty 17th century in perfect condition. High: 7cm.

A Southern-Song 12th-13th century Jian ware teabowl with russet hare's fur. Condition is very good near perfect, only has a tiny chip to inner rim visible on last picture. Diameter: 12cm and High: 7cm.

BW Ming bowl decorated with flower on the basket. D= 12.5 cm H=5.5 cm Ming Dynasty Condition : very good, no chips, crack, hairline or restoration, but with fault firing.

A Rare and Large Dehua vase with carved floral scroll decoration. D=17 cm, H= 11 cm Yuan Dynasty Condition : restoration on the rim an hole on the bottom.

Rare and large blue and white charger with two qillin decoration on the center and four character mark on the back. Ming Dynasty D= 30 cm H=7 cm Condition : one hairline on the rim and fritting on the footrim.

Description: A scholar seal was intriguingly made from a bamboo root. Being preserved with the original root shoots and then shaped to a regular rectangular, the seal was kept in a nice patina and was certainly belonged to a scholar who had unique taste of Zen spirits...

Edo period Kimono hang from a lacquered frame on this gorgeous two panel silver screen dating from the turn of the 19th century. Dyed on the shoulder of the Chirimen silk lavender mans kimono is the Mitsuba-Aoi, official crest of the Tokugawa Shognate indicating the original kimono was property of the family which ruled Japan for 250 years. Below is chrysanthemum flowers (symbols of Imperial Power) embroidered over patterned Rinzu Satin...

A very rare Song stone carved mirror holder in the shape of a mythical ox called n Xiniu. The ox has his head turned upward and is looking at the moon which is represented by the bronze mirror above and the stone carvings represent the clouds. It is very unusual to find this type in stone mirror holder as the few I have seen have been in gilded bronze. Size: H. 19.5cm. W. 15.5cm. D. 8.2cm. Condition: No repairs or chips. The horns are long gone as they were either made of wood or ivory...

Description: A jade bangle was beautifully carved on the surface with motif of a swirling dragon. In celadon-white tint, the jade piece was in greasy-feel quality while some incursions had been caused into the hardstone.May not being as a pure white piece, the jade bracelet still owned an old atmosphere in the sheen of the retrospective reflection. Date: Qing Dynasty.(1644-1911), Material: Houtien nephrite jade(Zi-liao), Outer Width: 8.4cm, Inner Width:6.2cm, A CUSTOM-MADE SILK BOX IS INCLUDED.

Yixing zisha teapot from Tek Sing shipwreck.Qing period.11cm body diameter.16cm wide.11cm high.teapot in good condition with just missing the top of the lid on restoration.

Yixing zisha teapot from Tek Sing shipwreck.Qing period.9,5cm body diameter.14,5 cm wide.11cm high.teapot in good condition with just small chip on fine restoration at inside of the lid.

Description: A white jade carving of a Longevity carrying a child on his back. By a popular Chinese metaphor of long life and abundance in posterity, the white jade piece was well carved from a creek-found pebble(Zi-liao).and was in transparent look. It was greasy feel on the surface and was in perfect condition. It was much more white in real than in the pictures. Date: Qing Dynasty,18th/19th century. Height: 4.3cm.

Yixing zisha teapot from Tek Sing shipwreck.with incised hand writing mark at the base.Qing period.9,5cm body diameter.13 cm wide.8,5cm high.teapot in good condition with just fine hair line at inside of the lid.

Description: A lovely Jun tripod censer was mold finely by beautiful bluish glaze. A purple splash was on the body being very interesting. In a good shape of bulge belly, elongated neck and flat rim, the censer was supported by three hand squeezed feet. Rolled, twisted and squeezed to adhere to the bottom, the feet were intriguingly made by the affluent-skilled potters-a joyfully find for Minyao wares. The spiral molding mark was left in the center of the cavetto...

Very rare wine vessel in the Meiping shape used by the boarded patrol. The inscription reads a kind of alcoholic beverage, most likely rice wine. The bottom has the inscription of the maker. Found in north western China. Size: 31.5cm. high. Age: Yuan - 1279-1368 AD. Condition: No repairs, two small chips around the spout and a small chip in the back. See photo 11. Looks worse on the photo then the actual chip.

Description: A lovely celadon Longquan jarlet was excavated intact. By an interesting lotus-leaf cover, the small pot was applied on the surface with dark olive-green glaze. In a perfect condition except one minor imperfection of shrinking-glaze on the body, some foggy-look condition was obvious in the glaze. It was a characteristic for excavation pieces. Firing-red tint was obviously revealed at the body clay. The jarlet was in adequate size which would be fine for caressing in your palms...

Excellent woodcarving of a fasting Buddha depicted as an emaciated ascetic, revealing his thin chest and pronounced ribs. He is sitting in a casual pose on a mat, next to his slippers. The boxwood with beautiful patina. Condition: tiny losses, one side of the whiskers restored (could be done better). Dimension: 16.2 cm high, weight: 264 g.

Description:

A black-glazed water pot was in strong Zen spirit.
By an elegant elm bowl’s shape, the pot was applied on the surface with black slip when bluish white splashes were decorated intriguingly on top across the mouth rim.
Unglazed at the bottom, the foot ring was flat and was revealed with the body clay which was in dark brown tint.

Date: Tang Dynasty(AD618-907),

Width: 21.5cm.

A CUSTOM-MADE SILK BOX IS INCLUDED.

Yixing zisha teapot from Tek Sing shipwreck.with incised hand writing at the base.Qing period.9,5cm body diameter.14 cm wide.6cm high.teapot in good condition with just 1cm fine hair line.

This belt is part of the traditional costume worn by the Hmoung ethic minority group in the mountains of northern Thailand. Every square inch of the belt is intricately embroidered with a series of embroidery techniques including applique, sumack and cross stitches. The belt is decorated the various sized wooden beads probably from China and very old coins from Burma. The belt makes a stunning display and can easily be worn. The size can easily be adjusted by moving the large silver balls...

An opium scale made of two carved bamboo parts that pivot open at the rounded end and close together with a leather strap. Inside this violin-shaped instrument are the original items - metal scale tray, counterweight and a measuring rod made of a long single piece of ivory that is approximately 38 cm (14-3/4 inches). (See photos) The interior is carved so that all 3 items fit snugly inside...

An unusual and rare Jin Dynasty stone carved seal for a high ranking military official.The carving on the stone is very beautiful and distinct. Size: 2.8 x 2.8 cm. Condition: No repairs.

An unusual Ryoku Odoshi Ni-Mai-Do Gusoku armor of pleated horizontal plates and Armadillo scale mae-ate reminiscent of the leather covers on the front of older O-yoroi with an inscription inside the box lid attesting the armor to the property of Prince Arisugawa Taruhito. It features a black lacquered 62 plate suji kabuto with simple brass Tehen Kanamono and 6 lame shikoro with arisugawa crest on the fukigaeshi and genuine armadillo tail maedate. The mask is a Me-No-Shita Ho with prominent mou...

Description: A glass archer’s ring was beautifully made by a charming decoration of golden splashes.
By excellent craftsmanship, the glass piece was made in a unique look.
For the criteria of glass products, the foremost pieces were those which can pretend the real quality of other materials or to create some different images.
This golden-splashes archer’s ring proved that.
It was a beautiful piece by enduring old surface.

Date: Qing Dynasty, 18/19th century,

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A very unusual stretch bracelet with old ivory of a hand and club,Ming glass beads,striped Tang beads and a old bronze ball. The bracelet is strung with a stretch material to fit all sizes. A nice piece of Chinese antiques to wear.

Japanese cloisonne vase decorated with two cattleya orchids set against a green ground. The interior counter enamel is black and the rims are chrome. The Ando Cloisonne Company seal is on the base rim. Measures 8 1/2" high x 4" diameter at the mouth. Dates from the Showa period (mid-20th century). Very good overall condition.

An elegant form of black glaze jarlet, decorated with to ring handles attached on the neck, lobed body and covered overall with black glaze. Perfect condition, base unglazed with grayish tint stoneware. Wide: 9.5cm and High: 7.7cm.