All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1700 item #1260230
Kendi, with rounded sides, bulbous spout and tall neck decorated outside with floral scroll and plantain leaves on the neck with metal mount, glazed base. PERIOD : Early Ming(1368-1398 AD) MEASUREMENT : 16 cm height, 14 cm wide. CONDITION: crackline on the body (have restored by professional) no other damages issues.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #720613 (stock #2802)
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.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #967196
Chinese Ming dynasty (16th century) blue and white porcelain meiping vase with bell-shaped cover decorated overall with classical lotus flowers among scrolling leafy stems, separated into three layers. The shoulder features the lotus-filled ruyi collar motif. 11 ¼” high (9 ¾” high without the lid). Very good overall condition with typical flaws, small areas where the glaze did not completely cover, and microscopic scratches to the glaze. The vase is slightly misshapen...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #628889 (stock #STON-007)
A nice stoneware plate in off blue and white with two fish swimming among water plants. Probably from Northern Thailand or Vietnam. Size: Diameter. 31cm. H. 7.7cm. Condition: Some of the glossy is gone and there is one chip on the rim. See photos.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1700 item #42671 (stock #ALR169)
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A stunning painting of Mt Fuji viewed from a misty sea by Yukansai (Kano Arinobu, 1605-1677) painted in 1672 at the age of 67 on silk. The image of Fuji, broken by clouds, dominates the scene, with rolling hills and sailing vessels visible in the foreground. It is mounted in a field of copper brocade extended above and below in beige silk and measures 26 by 49 inches.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #1009953 (stock #lot747)
Description:

A charming white jade belt hook was exquisitely carved in dragon's head shape.
By the precious Hertien pebble quality, the jade piece was reflected with fine greasy-feel sheen on the surface.
Characteristic old jade's tissues were revealed under the reflection when some incursions were occurred to the material verifying its authenticity.

Date: Ming Dynasty ,1368-1644

Length:8.3cm, Width: 1.3cm, Weight: 30 grams.

Condition: Perfect.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #820572 (stock #3027)
A definitely fine b/w jar, decorated with cranes on flight among cloud scrolls, nice emblems pattern on the shoulder and key-fret border around the rim. The foot rim surrounded by lotus petal windows, four character 'Chang Ming Fu Qui' coin mark on base. Middle Ming 16th century late Zhengde to early Jiajing phase. Condition is excellent. High: 11.5cm and Wide max: 12.3cm
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #795160 (stock #0128)
Dish with a bracketed rim.Decorated with phoenix in the center surrounded by 8 Simbols or character and classic scroll at the rim.with vertical fluted at the wall.lotus flower on exterior. with Ming period mark. Zhengde or Jiajing period.Dish in good condition,it just minor friting at the rim. Size:31,5cm diameter.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1700 item #928998
Blanc de chine covered box decorated with beautifull flying crane and clouds. D=9.5 cm H= 5 cm Ming Dynasty Condition : chips on the inner rim and hairline. Shipping cost : USD 25
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #1259765 (stock #5583)
A nice blue and white Kraak type dish with thinly potted, decorated with Goose in the center. Late Ming dynasty 17th century. Condition is near perfect, only minor fretting to rim, no crack and free from restoration. Diameter: 21.9cm.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #388035 (stock #lot047)
Description: An adorned wood female lion was carved in Ming dynasty. Stepping on a cup who lies upward, this lion grinned fiercely. She should had been paired with a male lion who stepping on a scroll ball and all were placed before a shrine as guarding beasts. It is an exact example of Ming lion and of an 400 years old wood piece for dating. Material: Camphor Wood. Date: Ming Dynasty (15th Century) Condition: Good with left paint and obvious crackles due to age. Height: 13cm
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #591222 (stock #2361)
A blue & white vase, decorated with vividly motif of flowers and fruits blossoms among precious emblems to the globular body. Hare mark on the base within double circle. Ming dynasty 16th century, Jiajing phase (1522-1566). Condition: there is a hairline to the neck. High maximum: 18 cm.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #952401 (stock #3522)
A blue & white bowl, decorated with horse riders to exterior and interior center with sitting figure within double circle. Ming dynasty early 16th century. Condition with a hairline, no chip and free from any restoration. Diameter: 15cm.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #483608 (stock #2089)
A rare blue & white saucer dish, decorated inside the center with a fish and underside with four fishes among water weed. Condition with tiny old chip to the rim, no cracks and free from restoration as well. Ming dynasty late 15th to early 16th century. Diameter: 10 cm.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #446659 (stock #2010)
Blue & White bowl, decorated outside with Chinese taste of four Ladies and four Children. Inside the center with Scolar and Deer. Four Chinese characters mark on the base. Late Ming 17th century ware. Condition: slightly warped and invisible restored to two tiny chips and one with associated fine hairline, but possibly looking out under the strong light to the restored area, so we guaranteed our described to the condition. Diameter: 12 cm.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #492782 (stock #2099)
A fine details work of painted blue & white plate, the centre decorated with a landscape of Pagoda, Mountain, a Boat, River, House, Figures and a Flagpole, the rim featuring Herons and lotus plants in shallow water. The exterior is decorated with some simple floral meanders. Ming dynasty 16th century, late Jiajing ware. Condition: D shape re-stuck on position 11-12 o'clock with small triangle missing piece and repaired. Diameter: 26 cm.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #1236620 (stock #5341)
A blue and white candle stick or candle holder, decorated each with officials and precious emblem. Late Ming dynasty, Chongzhen period in perfect condition. Height each: 12cm.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1700 item #766725 (stock #lot452)
Description:

One decent painted jar was well molded in a grand look. By the straw glazed slip on the surface, the well maneuvered sketching motifs- the vibrant peony flowers and spread leaves were vividly rendered in a regular form around the straight wall.
From the freehand but strictly applied brushwork on the surface and the beige body clay revealed at the foot ring, the beautiful ware was authenticated as a piece from Cizhou kilns for sure -but a restricted one...