Washer bowl covered with bluish qingbai glaze ; unglazed base. PERIOD : Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 11 cm wide. CONDITION: no chips, cracks or hairlines and free from restoration.

A blue & white bowl, decorated outside with five continuously Indian Lotus above short lotus petals around foot rim and classic scroll border encircled to the rim. Inside with a blossom of flower within double circle, also with five Indian Lotus surrounded to the wall cavetto and finished with diaper pattern around the inner rim. Ming dynasty 15th century late Thianshun to early Chenghua period...

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A Yaozhou conical bowl was beautifully manufactured with printing motifs in the cavetto.
It was preserved in perfect condition only with whitish incursions caused from age.
Some fingernail's scars were left at the foot ring by the potters.

Date: Song Dynasty,11th/12th century.

Width: 12.7cm. Height: 5.2cm.

A CUSTOM-MADE SILK BOX IS INCLUDED.

This powder horn is dating to the 19th / early 20th century. The curved body is made from water buffalo horn, beautifully carved with curvilinear motifs, the wide end with a wooden stopper. The gunpowder was stored in the Batak house in large gourds, the chief carried his own personal supply in such containers, which he wore suspended from a chain around his neck. Condition: the spout was originally with a closing mechanism plug, now lost...

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A thin, white-glazed dish was decorated on the surface with vibrant motifs of a galloping horse among flowers and weeds.
By the rice-white glaze, it was revealed with the light grayish-tinted body clay on the rim.
With characteristic shape, the tear-dropping glaze, the dated and exact design of the motifs, and the obvious incursions(which in sore's-like condition under magnify glass) happened to the glaze, the dish can be fully verified its authentication...

This is heavily potted Five dynasties or Northern Song (960 A.D – 1130 A.D) dynasty Yueyao zhadou vessel. It stands on a very slightly splayed shallow foot rim with a shallow recess, everting towards a baluster shaped body and then towards a wide everted mouth rim. The whole body is covered with pale green glazed colour...

A fine Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl, Qianlong mark Circa Late 19th Century early 20th. The Exterior all intricately hand painted decorations with two senic painted panels and large and small flower design all on a blue sgraffiato floral ground of the most beautiful detail and color. Interior of bowl is robins egg blue color glazed. Everted mouth rim Circular raised foot with underglaze blue Qianlong reign mark, although we believe this piece to be late 19th century early 20th...

Beautifully and artfully sculpted, this shaman, or sukia, sits with arms crossed on knees, smoking, in the traditional pose of these precolumbian figures from the region that now encompasses Costa Rica. Dating to the period 800-1400AD, it is in very good condition, with some loss to the toes on the right foot, and has some patinization from being handled, in addition to mineral encrustation. The lava stone is reddish gray, and the surface is mottled, as is the case with such stone...

Chinese Qing dynasty blue and white porcelain dish decorated at the center with five immortals and a young boy all surrounded by a band of bats at the rim. 8 5/8” diameter x 1/2" high. 19th century or possibly earlier. Very good overall condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. There is kiln grit adhering to the center of the base and to the foot rim. From the collection of a former American expatriate to Guangzhou and Beijing from 1983-1987.

Foliated bowl decorated with carve floral on the interior. Unglaze with chicken heart base. Widh =15 cm Song Dynasty Conddition : frittings on the rim, no hairlines, cracks and free from restorations.

Rare Chinese Ming Dynasty Monochrome Blue Porcelain Box

This rare porcelain box was made during the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644) in the mid to late 16th century. The outer surface is coated in a dark blue glaze whilst the inner surface is coated in a white glaze. To the base are thick globules of crawled blue glaze.

Diameter 8.5 cm...

This child's headpiece was from a very high status, wealthy Chinese family. Basically made of 3 pieces of shaped and intricately carved leather, it was made "adjustable". Heavily decorated with additional carved elements, dragons, beads and pompoms, it still has most of the original gold paint. This is a rare treasure. approx 6" x 3.5"

Ribbed dish, diameter 33 cm. Age wear to the glaze. A minor rim chip, otherwise very good condition. From a Dutch private collection.

A stunning delicate cup made from a hollowed egg-shell. Inside is matte-black with patches of gold gilding, while outside the silhouettes of pines and a soaring Hototogisu (cuckoo) are deftly brushed with shiny black lacquer. The imagery instantly calls to mind Japanese poetry, which extols the song of the cuckoo, a harbinger of Spring and warmer weather. There is also something melancholy about the cuckoo call, as they are always deep in the forest, out of sight and alone...

Kokeshi, wooden folk toy of NE Japan. Height: 5.25". This is an example of the "Nambu-kei" tradition of Iwate Prefecture. It was made at Hanamaki Onsen (Hanamaki Hot Spring) by an unidentified artisan. The wood used is "keyaki" (Zelkova-Chinese Elm.) It is not dated, but was most likely made during the past 20 years. This particular tradition of kokeshi is unique in that there is no painting, as in all other traditional kokeshi of Tohoku (NE Japan.) The wood is left bare...

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Nuan-Shou, Hand Exercisers were used for palm massage by practicing in one hand. Rolling it to make Qi running through the nerve endings.
The pairs were made from tiger bones.
Enduring old patina was yielded when bone tissues were obviously observed.

It is really fun when practicing them in your hand and hearing the tingling sound.

Date: Qing Dynasty, late 19th century.

Measurements: 4.6cm x 4.2cm x 2.7cm, each.
Weight: 42gram, each. .

A nice example of Late Ming Wanli period Kraak type white glazed bowl decorated with incised floral design and thinly potted. Condition is damaged into two part and re-glued. Diameter: 15 cm.

 

 

A good blue & white covered box, decorated on the top with Mandarin Duck among Lotus pond. Late Ming dynasty 17th century, Swatow type. Condition is perfect, with no any chips and cracks. Diameter: 10.5 cm.

Decorated in underglaze blue and underglaze red, depicting scenes of immortals and children in a garden. H. 28 cm. Republic period (1912-1949). Very good condition, no cracks or repairs, only some firing flaws on the mouth rim.

A nice example of middle Ming ware, decorated to interior center with a pair lion Fu dogs among flower scrolls, plain on cavetto side and encircled by diaper pattern to inner rim. The underside with Ruyi/Fungus scrolls. Fu Quei Jia Zhi four character mark on base. Ming dynasty 16th century Zhengde phase. Condition with with restoration to small D shape out from rim, re-glued then restored, further in good condition without any missing pieces, no chip and no other crack as well. Diameter: 18.5cm.

Longquan bowl decorated with incised lotus petals rising from foot to the exterior and. Covered with green glaze, unglazed base. Southern Song 12th-13th century. Condition : excellent with crazying glaze, no chips, cracks or restorations. Diameter: 15cm

These are worn with kimono and obi under Uchikake gown for the traditional Japanese wedding ceremony. There is a small area on the tissue holder and tanto bag with some power like stains. It is in new condition other than that. Great accent pieces for your home; two obi-jime (fat strings) can be used to tie the curtains, or use them with obis to create a wall décor. Be creative and have fun!

A group of three clambering turtles in fine detail dating from the opening of the 20th century (later Meiji) stamped on the base Keishin and enclosed in a period wooden box. The group is roughly 8 inches (20 cm) long, 3 inches (7.5 cm) tall and in fine condition but for one old chipped toe on the back foot of the largest turtle (see close-up).

A rare black and white Ching jade of a sleeping cat. Black and white jades are very rare and the carver uses the two colors to fit the carving making a beautiful black and white cat. It has a hole drilled at the tail and can be worn as a pendant. Size: L. 4.00cm, W. 2.5cm. Condition: No chips or repairs.

Rare Chinese Northern Wei Dynasty Painted Pottery Winnowing Figure

This very rare pottery figure was made during the Northern Wei Dynasty (AD 386 - 534). It is made from a buff-coloured pottery that has been "cold painted" in a creamy-white pigment. The kneeling figure is in the act of winnowing. Note the detail of the figure's face and the way in which the long sleeves from his robe are tied behind his back.

Height 13 cm...

Vietnamese 15th Century Blue & White Blue & White Jar (Ex. Grahame Clarke collection)

This small blue & white jar was made during the 15th century. It is quite "heavily-potted" and decorated in underglaze blue that features a ring of leaves around the shoulder, below which is a scrolling floral pattern. The glaze is quite thick and in places there are blisters to the glaze suggesting this occurred during firing. The flat base remains unglazed. Height 6.75 cm, diameter 7.5 cm. It is in very g...

Indonesian, or more specifically West Java, stick puppet - Wayang Golek. Familiar with these from an exhibition at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco some years prior, we acquired this puppet, from a Maryland antiques market, due to its apparent character and whimsical decorative quality. Not our usual interest, we recognized the obvious hand craftsmanship and age. There is some wear to the puppet's garment (including some small holes and tears to the robe) and some distress to the face (some...

A finely white glaze dish, with good potted and well balance, covered overall with a rich milky white glaze. Ming dynasty 15th century, possibly Xuande period. Condition is perfect, no any cracks and no chips, free from restoration. Diameter: 21 cm.

Nice example of Southern Song Zhejiang Longquan censor with two handles. Condition is broken re-glued with a missing pieces. Height: 7 cm.

A pair of ancient iron tongs for working charcoal within the furo during the Japanese Tea Ceremony enclosed in an ancient wooden box titled HiBashi, Todaiji Kawara-Kugi, or charcoal tongs, Todaiji, Roof Tile Nails. One of the nails shows deterioration in the center where it rusted on the surface between the tile and the roof. The hand forged nails are just over 9 inches (23.5 cm) long, folded over on the flattened ends to form the head. The polished rusty surface, and the manner in which the ...

A finely b/w Meiping shaped vase, decorated with figures under the tree. Qing dynasty 19th century in perfect condition. High: 25cm.

Kokeshi, wooden folk toy of NE Japan. Height: 12". This is an example of the "Yajiro-kei" tradition of Miyagi Prefecture. The artisan is Ishikawa Tokujirou, and is signed that he made it at the age of 69 years old. I have been unable to find his birth record, but believe this kokeshi to have been made during the 1970's or 1980's. For a brief story on "dentou" (traditional) kokeshi, please see our weblog, which is accessible through our Trocadero homepage.

Modern limited-edition Japanese etching by Takahiko Hayashi (b. 1961) titled “The Wind Filled with Roots, Countless Small Beginnings” dated 2001. Pencil-signed, titled in kanji, and numbered 45/50 in the bottom margin. Paper: 25” x 23” (frame: 26” x 23 1/2"). Very good overall condition. Floated on an archival mat in a shadow-box frame with UV glass. The wood moulding has a coppered finish. From a Tucson, Arizona collection.

Ivy in colored maki-e lacquer drapes over the ro-iro polished black of this museum quality Tankei oil lantern dating from the 19th century complete with oil container, with both ceramic and lacquered-brass oil dishes; enclosed in the original wooden storage box. It is 22 x 18 x 54 cm (8-1/2 x 7 x 21 inches) and is in overall fine condition, with minor wear typical of age and use.
Historically slow burning rapeseed or fish oil would have been used, the long wicks burning on the dish drape...

Red pottery with a turquoise glaze, with moulded decoration of peonies. Apart from some chips to the mouth rim this censer is in a very good condition. H. 15 cm, diameter 12 cm. Width from handle to handle 18 cm. Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).

Description: A jade boy was carved beautifully by a celadon jade pebble. With sharp clean cutting skill, this jade was expressed vividly as a traditional Chinese boy holding a lotus vein. Posed with one foot stepping forward and facial expression described with simple sketchy lines, the figure was shaped by the jade pebble's original size. From the jade type, the boy features and the light incursions, he was dated as a Qing piece.IT WAS IN QUITE GOOD SIZE AND WEIGHT WHEN HOLDING IN HAND. Date: ...

Measuring 16 1/4" high, this porcelain bottle vase is late Qing, 19th century, and is decorated in heavy enamel glaze, with some iridescence visible. There are four panels, each with landscapes, floral and foliate elements, all in varying shades of green, with yellow, magenta, and pale blue flowers. The neck and base are nicely outlined with geometric and traditional Chinese elements. In very good condition, with a slight hairline from the lip about two inches into the neck, which is nearly im...

Japanese shin hanga woodblock print titled "Kansai District: Seta Bridge" by Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950) dated Showa 8 (1933). 1st edition impression with "jizure" (self-printed) seal in the upper left margin. The artist's black ink brush signature and red seal are at the lower right. The print is pencil-signed in the lower right margin. Illustrated in "The Complete Woodblock Prints of Yoshida Hiroshi," Abe Publications, color plate #182. Paper measures 10 3/4" x 15 3/4" (image size: 9 1/2" x 14...

A Song Dynasty Qing Bai jewelry or powder box. There a a couple of original flaws within the glaze and some small chipping to lower half rim. High resolution images on request.

Description: A charming nephrite green jade bracelet was from Song Dynasty. Kept in perfect condition when incursions with brownish tint were left on the surface, the bracelet was in plain form without any motifs. An attractive piece that can add more focus to your wrist. Date: Song Dynasty(12th century) Width:(outer rim 7.6, inner rim 5.8cm)

 

Chinese late Qing dynasty Guangxu period to early Republic period monochrome porcelain baluster form vase with wide mouth covered overall in a transparent iridescent apple green glaze applied over a geyao style densely crackled base. A dense geyao style glaze set against an oatmeal ground lines the mouth, interior, and base. This type of ware is typically referred to as “green geyao.” A light brown dressing is visible on the mouth rim. The foot rim is unglazed. A red “China” mark is...

Tall Chinese Eastern Han Dynasty Sichuan Pottery Female Figure (Water Carrier) with Oxford TL Test

This fine tall pottery figure was made during the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25 - 220). A whole variety of pottery figures of varying sizes of this general type comprising farmers, musicians, domestic servants etc. are known and have been excavated from Sichuan province. This is a large example and is made from a pale yellowish-grey pottery, with the head made separately that fits into the hollow ...

A beautiful and deeply curved bamboo brush pot holder with a beautiful scene from the story of Lu Pu and the Beauty during the Three Kingdom period in a single cartouche.

It is in good condition. No sign of any cracks or damage.

The measurement of the bamboo brush pot holder is: Height 16.2cm and the Diameter is 10.5cm.

A white jade of two frolicking animals "kissing" muzzle-to-muzzle. The smaller animal has a little curly tail while the larger one has a long tail going up against its back with a curl at the tip. The style in which their legs are carved gives this piece a feeling of playful activity. Can be worn as a pendant. Period: Early Ching (18th Century) Size: H = 2-1/8", W = 1-3/4" Condition: No chips or repairs

Rare TALL Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Jar, Stand & Cover (AD 618 - 906)

This tall and impressive pottery set comprising stand, jar and cover was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). They are made from a relatively high-fired grey pottery and "cold painted" in various coloured pigments. The stand has cut-out apertures and petals to represent a lotus flower. The jar has a band of "pie crust" decoration around its waist. The cover has purpose-made holes in its upper part; it is...

A nice old Chinese tea holder made of bamboo, carved with a bird in flight and mountain scene. The back has beautifully incised calligraphy of a poem. Size: H.15.5cm. W. 11.4cm Condition: One old small repair on the back. See photo.

Description: A QingBai dog was in perfect condition. Excavation deposits was left at the drilling holes and at the unglazed bottoms of foot. Date: Song Dynasty (12th Century) Length: 5cm Height: 4.5cm Condition: perfect.

Description:

A Longquan celadon censer was uniquely in tripod form.
Uniquely also was the gourd body and the decorations on the surface.
The censer was heavily potted concerning it's size.
And it was fat-glazed.
The glaze was in slightly darken green tint.
Crackles and glaze fret were resulted due to age.
Supported stylized by three evert feet, it was presented as a beautiful item as a true old piece by all the characteristics revealed.

Date: Yuan Dynasty...

A blue & white jar, divided into six panels by beads, decorated to the three panels with chrysanthemum and the other three is empty, attached two ring handles to the shoulder. Yuan dynasty. Condition is perfect except a bit matt to the glazed, with no any chips, no cracks and free from any restoration. High: 7.8cm.

A heavily potted porcelain jar, made in two horizontal parts, with an underglaze blue floral decoration. South Chinese work from the 16th/17th century. H. 21 cm, D. 19 cm. Condition: very good, no damage or repairs, the glaze is a bit dull and has craquelé because this jar was excavated and spent 4 centuries under the soil. Provenance: in my private collection since I found this jar in Beijing in the late 90’s.

Description: An old Shi-Wan scholar figure in a position of sitting on a rock casually was a rare piece from mid-Qing period. Crackled and with minor glaze degradation, this figure was molded vividly when holding a dusk in one hand. A small piece with calm expression and without exaggerate posture , the Confucian scholar still issued the strong Chinese composition nevertheless. Shi-Wan art was one of the greatest craftsmanships in Chinese rural arts. Bold colours and detailed modelling skill ...

Decorated with scene describe of bridge and tree on the center and continous floral scroll on the exterior. Ming Dynasty Diamater = 16.5 cm Condition : one original firing crack on nthe rim, no chips, hairlines and free from restorations.

Chinese Qing dynasty Kangxi marked monochrome beehive form waterpot (taibo zun) subtly incised with three kui dragon roundels on the domed body. The sky blue glaze thins to white at the rim. The slightly recessed flat base and interior are white. The base holds an apocryphal underglaze blue six-character Kangxi reign mark written in three columns. 5 ¼” diameter by 3 ¼” high. Guangxu period (late 19th century). From a Scottsdale, Arizona collection. The current owners purchased the wa...

Kraak period, Wanli reign (1563 - 1620) large plate or low bowl done in underglaze blue on white ground. The center design shows a dragon.

Very good condition, no breaks or chips

Size is 11-7/8" diameter by 2-1/4" high

Festive red paper lanterns parade in a sea of mist across this elegant 20th century scroll by Hayashi Bunto (1886-1966) enclosed in the original signed and stamped wooden box. A wonderful summer-time scene reminding one of all the matsuri-festivals dominating the nights of this season. The silk scene is bordered in blue ending with bone rollers trimmed with gold. The scroll is 22 by 52 inches (56 x 132 cm) and is in fine condition. Bunto studied painting under Yamamoto Shunkyo, and became a ...

Description:
A SanCai(triple colored) water pot from Tang Dynasty was excavated in a decent look.
In a round shape, the ware was applied with characteristic triple colors(usually as brown, yellow and green) on the upper half of the surface, and left on the lower portion of the basin unglazed.
The unglazed portion was revealed with the body clay which was in characteristically refined clay .
The beautiful glaze was preserved well but suffused with minute crackles.
The burial ...

Description:

A Yaozhou bird feeder was well glazed in yellowish-green tint.
Overly glazed on the surface except the bottom where the grayish-white body clay was revealed, the small vessel was in slender shape and was segregated in eight sections on the surface.
It was preserved in perfect condition when greasy-feel glaze sheen was reflected charmingly.

Date: Jin Dynasty, 11th/12th century.

Length: 7cm.

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