Catalog: Antiques: Regional Art (351)

Finely engraved, with excellent dark patina. Two engraved names at the back. China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). H. 34 cm. Condition: casting flaws (typical for Ming bronzes), ome curl missing at the foot of the figure.

H. 6 cm L. 7 cm. Excellent condition. China, Tang Dynasty (618-906)

Made in Ganga-Jumna (two color bronze) technique in the 17th century. This complicated technique is nowadays lost. Please note the very fine detail on this figure, like bracelets, anklets and rings. H. 13 cm. Provenance: private collection Belgium. I have many other pieces from this collection and I will be getting more top quality pieces in the future. Please email me for more information.

Lovely blue and white kendi decorated with an immortal in a landscape. China, 1620-1640. Height 18 cm. Condition: some fllebites to the mouthrim, a brown spot due to iron oxide in the glaze, no damage or repairs.

A heavy (265 gram)silver bowl, decorated all over with bamboo. China, late 19th century. The maker's mark is difficult to read. The 'V'mark is an old Dutch import mark. Height 6 cm, Diameter 11 cm.

An extremely rare set of bronze figures depicting Krishna and his wife Radha. Very well proportioned and extremely finely engraved. Made in Orissa, India in the 17th or 18th century. Krishna is 22 cm high, Radha is 16,5 cm high. A complete set of Krishna and Radha is very hard to find. This set came from a Belgian private collection. I have more top quality pieces from this collection for sale, both in sandstone and in bronze. More pieces will be coming soon...

A finely carved cinnabar lacquer vase, decorated with figures and pagodas in a mountain landscape. The inside and bottom of the vase with blue enamel. H. 21 cm. Condition: several dents to the mouth and foot, pieces of lacquer missing. Please refer to the pictures. China, 19th century.

Made by Yang Qing He. An unusual piece with fine engravings, the characters express good wishis like long life, prosperity and many children.The lid decorated with a pheasant. China, late Qing, ca. 1880-1920. H. 27 cm. Condition: the pheasant is missing one of its wings and there are a few minor dents.

Extensively used, with scratches, stains and burned spots. The table is standing firm, but due to age it's sloping, one side is 11 cm high while the other side is 10 cm high. Dimensions: 54 x 30 cm.

Extensively used, with nice patina, some stains, scratches and a crack in one of the curved sides. The table is slightly unstable, but as soon as some objects are placed on it the table stands firm. Dimensions: L. 53,5 cm, W. 29 cm, H. 11 cm.

A lovely burial gift, this glazed and painted pottery offering table. The dishes with food and other objects are fixed to the table. China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Condition: repairs to the legs, age wear to the glaze and painting. W. 22,5 cm, D. 16 cm, H. 22,5 cm. TL test from Kotalla included.

Very nice lobed porcelain Qingbai plate with carved peony decoration. China, Song Dynasty (960-1279). Diameter 16 cm. Condition: glaze is locally crackled due to age, there is age wear to the glaze. No damage or repairs.

A wonderful pair of opium tools. The handles made of copper, inlaid with silver thread. China, 19th century. L. 18 cm.

Complete set of opium weights in the shape of a mythical beast. The tallest 17 cm high, the smallest 2,5 cm high. All of them marked with a sun. Burma, 19th century.

A wonderful example of Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) burial gifts, this pair of glazed and painted pottery horses and grooms. Dimensions: W. 20 cm H. 17 cm. Condition: expected age wear, no damage or repair.

Museum quality piece. The front decorated with two dragons and the flaming pearl, the back decorated with bats, the standing rim decorated with colorful flower bands, both on the inside and outside. China, 19th century. Dimensions: 22 x 15,5 cm. Condition: excellent. A similar tray can be found in the catalogue of the opium exhibition at Kunsthal Rotterdam (collection F. Bertholet and C. Hoogendoorn) page 177 and 178.(see pictures)

A very nice Qingbai plate in the shape of a flower, the center with a very fine carving of a peony. China, Song Dynasty (960-1279). Diameter 14,5 cm. Condition: excellent with normal age wear.

Rare Qingbai moulded sculpture of an ox. China, Song Dynasty (960-1279). H. 7 cm , L. 15 cm. Condition: age wear and some stains, no damage or repairs.