Catalog (419)

Width: 7.3 cm (2.9 in)
Height: 7.2 cm (2.8 in)
Depth: 5.9 cm (2.4 in)

Fine Japanese carved okimono of people involved in crabbing, catching mythical turtles (minogame) and household duties, all being undertaken under a grove of pine trees; three cranes are showing interest in what’s going on; a number of tiny legs with claws protruding from the foliage in places; natural material; very fine and deep carving throughout; signed in a lacquer plaque on the base; signature uncl...

Width: 4.2 cm (1.7 in)
Height: 3 cm (1.2 in)
Weight: 170 gms

Chinese bronze scroll weight of a Qilin; good condition

Height: 6.4 cm (2.6 in)
Width: 3.6 cm (1.4 in)
Depth: 3.3 cm (1.3 in)

Excellent Chinese carved snuff bottle in the shape of a gourd; shou symbols to the front; good condition

Height: 7 cm (2.8 in)
Width: 3.9 cm (1.6 in)
Depth: 2.3 cm (0.8 in)

Fine quality carved Chinese snuff bottle; two panels of polychrome decoration featuring birds and florals; calligraphy to each side; natural material; good condition

Height: 24 cm (9.7 in)
Width: 7 cm (2.8 in)
Depth: 5.8 cm (2.3 in)

Chinese polychrome porcelain figure of a scholar; Qianlong Period; minor age signs; good condition

Height on Stand: 48 cm (19.3 in)
Width: 18 cm (7.2 in)

Fine Chinese porcelain mustard yellow glazed sgraffito vase; shows carved depictions of three three-toed dragons chasing a flaming pearl amongst clouds, all shown over carved frothing waves above the base; a fine crackle in places; a 3 cm hairline at the rim; double circles on the base; good condition; email for more pictures

Width: 24 cm (9.6 in)
Height: 4.3 cm (1.8 in)

Chinese famille verte porcelain low bowl; floral decoration including peaches, bats and Shou symbols; iron-red Jiaqing marks on the base; good condition

Height: 4 cm (1.6 in)
Width: 5.8 cm (2.3 in)
Depth: 3.6 cm (1.4 in)

Excellent Japanese carved netsuke of Daikokuten pouring Fukurokuju sake; fine carving throughout showing superb detailing; natural material; a piece by the hard-to-find artist, Masayuki; good condition

Height: 6.1 cm (2.4 in)
Width: 5 cm (2 in)
Depth: 3.6 cm (1.4 in)

Fine Japanese carved okimono of a horse being led by a clothed monkey; another monkey has draped himself over the horse’s back; natural material; excellent staining and scrimshaw work with remnants of old polychrome that was added in some areas; excellent patina; signed by a rare artist, Nobuchika

Height: 3.4 cm (1.4 in)
Width: 3.5 cm (1.4 in)
Depth: 1.9 cm (0.8 in)

Quality Japanese carved netsuke of a dog resting on a bag; natural material; excellent patina; well- placed himatoshi; good condition

Height: 6.4 cm (2.7 in)
Width: 4.3 cm (1.8 in)
Depth: 1.8 cm (0.8 in)

Chinese carved rutilated quartz crystal snuff bottle; black hair-like inclusions within the rock crystal; well-hollowed with a bone spoon and coral knop; good condition

Height: 19.4 cm (7.8 in)
Width: 15.5 cm (6.2 in)

Chinese porcelain blue and white Shou vase; decorated with four Shou (longevity) characters; hatched border to the shoulder; good condition

Length: 10.5 cm (4.2 in)
Height: 6 cm (2.4 in)
Depth: 3.9 cm (1.7 in)

Quality Japanese carved okimono of an elephant; natural material; finely carved throughout; minor restoration; good condition

Height: 3.9 cm (1.5 in)
Width: 2.3 cm (0.9 in)
Depth: 3.7 cm (1.4 in)

Quality Japanese netsuke of a seated monkey eating a peach and grasping another in his feet; natural material; excellent hair work and stained scrimmed clothing; signed on a polished reserve, Masanao; good condition

Height: 3.4 cm (1.3 in)
Width: 3.9 cm (1.5 in)
Depth: 3.5 cm (1.3 in)

Fine Japanese carved netsuke of a father and child, the child holding a dragon fly; excellent carving throughout; natural material; the stained scrim-work particularly detailed; the extraordinary base work includes an oval panel with the signature, Gyokusai; good condition

Height: 18.3 cm (7.3 in)
Width: 7 cm (2.8 in)

Chinese green jade vase mounted on wooden stand; very well hollowed with four integral rings, one repaired; well decorated with archaic beast-form to the midsection; mounted on wooden stand; good condition

Width: 11.8 cm (4.7 in)
Height: 4.5 cm (1.8 in)

Fine Japanese Satsuma bowl; internally depicts women and children in a domestic setting overlooking a stream; geometric borders and floral diapers; below shows gilded floral works and hanging lappets above the base rim; signed Fuzan on the base; good condition

Height: 12.8 cm (5.2 in)
Width: 11 cm (4.4 in)
Depth: 3.9 cm (1.7 in)

Fine Japanese Satsuma moon vase; exquisite detailed decoration throughout; each side shows three open-fan vignettes depicting individuals involved in outdoor pursuits; bordering decoration is highlighted by tiny chrysanthemum mons and the finest of diaper work; truly magnificent decoration; signed Hododa; good condition