Chinese porcelain vase in a deep purple/navy glaze, with a short body and long cylindrical neck. The color transitions to a light purple near the mouth of the vase.

Dimensions: 6.5" height, 5" width 19th century

Chinese porcelain box with a cobalt blue underglaze of a twisting dragon on the lid, with squared spiral designs around the lid's edges. The bottom of the box has crashing waves and a large fish sticking its head out from the water. The bottom of the box is marked Da Qing Qianlong Nian Zhi, "Great Qing Qianlong Period Make". The white spots seen on the box are a reflection of the box's textured surface. Size: 2.25" height, 4" width

The design of butterflies and melons is seldom encountered on Chinese porcelain, found only on a few Qianlong pieces. This shaped dish I feel is from the early 19th century but the ‘orange peel’ surface of the porcelain is often found on Qianlong export pieces. Like the Qianlong painted melons these have a pronounced ‘spotting’ in either famille rose or gold enamel on the fruits. 

Approximately 20.6cm across, 6.4 cm high...

A beautiful pair of dangling earrings made with antique Qing Peking Glass Green Leopard Guru beads and hand made exotic Vermeil beads (silver dipped in genuine gold). For pierced ears only. Very striking, unique and glamorous!

A beautiful pair of dangling earrings made with antique Qing Peking Glass Green Leopard Guru beads and hand made exotic Vermeil beads (silver dipped in genuine gold). For pierced ears only. Unique, striking and glamorous!

A beautiful pair of dangling earrings made with antique Qing Peking Glass Green Leopard Guru beads (19th Century) and exotic hand made Vermeil beads (silver dipped in genuine gold). For pierced ears only. Unique, striking and glamorous!

Japanese carved staged antler netsuke, exhibiting a carving of somewhat double gourd form with hollow interior, late 19th century period, length of 2 1/8 inches, in very good condition.

Chinese porcelain snuff bottle with blue cobalt underglaze designs of a flying dragon and a serpent in rolling waves below, gazing at each other. There are clouds and red/green glaze flames. It has a red agate topper, and its bottom has an illegible red marking. 19th century Size: 3.5" height, 1" width

19th century Chinese scholar’s rock / brush rest in a form of a piece of malachite perfectly resembling a range of hills covered with green vegetation. Also resembles a snail or a traveling caterpillar, can be viewed from two sides. Shape and colors may suggest a characteristic Guilin landscape of limestone peaks. Excellent natural stone with pleasant patina, fixed in carved fitted rosewood stand. Wonderful object for contemplation on scholar’s desk. Height with stand 2 7/8 inches.

19th century Chinese soapstone seal carved on the top with a Foo lion, its head down to the ground touching a ball. Very beautiful stone with extensive red veining giving extra depth to the carving - probably Shoushan soapstone. Very nice carving, beautiful patina and wear, the bottom is carved with raised characters, red seal paste in the grooves, the impression of the seal is shown on Enlargement 1. Extensive inscription on one side of the seal. Wonderful object for scholar’s table...

DESCRIPTION: This Chinese scholar’s brush is a simple brush crafted from a mottled bamboo handle, very thick bristles, and a shaped, dark horn ferrule. The brush, dating from the early 20th Century, is in very good condition and would be perfect for display in a medium to smaller sized brush pot. DIMENSIONS: 9 5/8” long (24.5 cm).

Japanese carved wooden netsuke of seated karako. Weight: 12g Size: 1.25 x 1.25 x 1.5"

Delicately crafted Chinese huangvang wood brush pot, depicting scholar scene in relief, late 19th/early 20th century period, height of 5.05 inches, no condition concerns.

This 18th century Samurai stirrup has intricate overall floral pattern with inlaid silver wire which is somewhat obscured by tarnish. The raised footpad is red Lacquer and has wear mark in the toe area. There is a small break (and hole) in near the rim of the foot pad, which are commsurate with age and use of a Japanese warriors stirrup.

Very Nice patina on this old Tibetan Dorje. It is 7 inches long. The Tibetan Dorje is the equivalent of the India Buddhist symbol of Vajra or Thunderbolt which represents the masculine force....

Charming mythical creature from Nepal..head is separate and rotates in fitted sleeve...intricate metal work with raised enamel drops giving the appearance of stones...crature stands roughly 4 inches high...

Description:
An old wood carving was nicely preserved in warm patina.

Condition is perfect.

Height: 13.3cm

Date: 1920s. China.

French Aesthetic Movement sterling silver bookmark featuring a bright cut design. They can be monogrammed and can also be used as a letter opener. In excellent condition, they measure 4.5" long. Sold separately at $95 each plus shipping.

Original and rare large heart shaped French coffin plaque dated April 19, 1919. Made of cast metal, it measures 10.5" high by 10.5" wide.

A beautiful, signed, ribbed, amethyst glass vase made by Victor Durand during the early part of the twentieth century. The vase is 7 7/8 inches tall and 7 3/4 inches wide. It is in fine condition. Polished pontil. Signed on the vase's bottom.

Chinese monochrome porcelain vase in a lovely ox-blood red with a narrow neck and elegant body. Mark on bottom reads Da Qing Kangxi Nian Zhi - "Great Qing dynasty Kangxi Period Make" Size: 7.5" height, 3.5" width

A Vermont US Glass custart toothpick holder circa 1899. This scarce vintage 2-3/4" custard glass toothpick holder is in the Vermont or Honeycomb with Flower Band or Inverted Thumbprint Daisy Band pattern, issued by US Glass c1899. This example is in the custard glass colour, and is a US Glass original period piece, not a reproduction. It has crisply molded detail on the band, rim and on the feet; the honeycomb design is on the interior...

A footed Reed & Barton silver plated coffee pot circa 1897. This excellent quality American silver plated 9-5/8" tall coffee pot has a high embossed design which we believe is a pattern; these hollowware go-with pieces were issued to complement flatware patterns, although we haven't identified it. It has the winged globe mark as well as MFD. & PLATED BY REED & BARTON TAUNTON. MASS. No 3646 6 PAT'D JUNE 29th 1897...

A large and heavy 8-1/2" Georgian Dublin sterling silver dinner fork, hallmarked for 1829. This heavy fork has an attractive double dolphin crest on the back of the handle and has the maker's mark for Matthew West and Peter Moore. Antique Irish silver is far scarcer than English, and this fork is a great find...

Two antique Chinese, Export repoussé silver boxes; each of globular, hinged melon-form: larger with goldfish swimming amid lotus plants, with shaped panels of other flowers; the smaller with blossoming flowers; each with pointed knop; with seal mark to each; together weighing 6.0 troy oz.; H: 3 1/4" (larger)

Height: 28 cm (11. 2 in)
Width: 38.5 cm (15.2 in)
Depth: 11.8 cm (4.6 in)

Chinese 19th century wooden table screen featuring a three dimensional lacquered scene of figures involved in Tai Chi or other martial art; assembled with square pegs; good condition

A fine Lowestoft patty pan, of the large size, painted in blue and white, the interior with a large central moth or butterfly, and floral sprigs. The exterior with flower sprigs. Crisp painting, and excellent condition with no issues. The diameter is 4 1/8", and the depth is 1 3/8". Painter's mark #3 on the base. Ex Kleinman collection.

A Bow porcelain factory wine coaster of deep circular form. This elegant and pleasing form, although it is very rarely seen, is also described as a potted meat dish. Painted in shades of blue with vignettes of oriental symbols and the "Koto Player" in a landscape, the interior also painted with a scroll...

DESCRIPTION: During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, glazed sculptural tiles became a popular decorative devise used extensively in temples, altars, imperial palaces and gardens, and are considered one of the hallmarks of classical Chinese architecture. On temples and palaces, representations of mounted warriors and snarling dragons were meant to ward off evildoers of both the physical and spiritual kind...

Fabulous almost art deco old Japanese medicine shop kanban or shop sign. Meiji Period C.1900.This sign was made for the Tayama Yakuho Medicine shop in Awakuni the Meiji Period name for present day Awajishima island near Shikoku. The Medicine, Keishintan, was for the stomach. We can translate all the writing on the sign by request. H:16" x W:34" Ask for shipping quote.

Very fine small cloisonne tray dates to late 19th century Qing Dynasty. Made for export conforming with McKinley Tariff Act requirements 1890-1914..Tray has very ornate cloisonne enamel design Measures 3 inches x 3 inches x .7 inches high

Antique ukiyo-e woodblock print of an anxious person in a brown checkered kimono, with light blue trim and obi with black flowers, assisting a rather bored looking woman in a gorgeous, long black kimono with pink and blue blows, blue trim, and a pink under kimono and obi. By artist Ichiyosai Toyokuni Okada. Size: (entire frame) 21.5" height, 17" width (artwork only) 14.75" height, 9.5" width

Antique ukiyo-e woodblock print of a woman in a blue checkered kimono, standing with her back to her front doors and a beautiful mountainous scene behind her. By artist Kunisada, signed under his assumed name Toyokuni II. Set behind glass in a large frame. Back of frame states "censor's seal between 1859 and 1874". Size: (entire frame) 22" height, 17" width (artwork only) 14.25" height, 9.5" width

This 19th century ivory carving of a young woman wearing a straw hat and holding a fish is 11” high (13 1/2” high with hardwood base), 2 ¾” wide and 2” thick. This young woman is the central figure in a well-known Chinese opera called “The Fisherman’s Revenge” (Da Yu Sha Jia). The story concerns an old fisherman was threatened by a ruthless provincial governor. The governor insisted that the fisherman marry off his beautiful daughter to become the governor’s concubine...

This early 20th century ivory carving of a young woman is 12 1/8“ high (13 3/4” high with hardwood carved base), 2 1/8” wide and 1 ¾” thick. She wears a simple and elegant robe and holds a flower in front of her. The carving is superb and is in excellent condition. More detailed photos are available.

This large Chinese Famille Rose brush pot is a mid or late 19th century product. It is 7 ¾” in diameter and 7” high. It depicts buildings, a river and pond, trees and a garden scene. It has an honorable “Jia Qin” mark on the bottom. It is in excellent condition. More detailed photos are available.