All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1492 item #1308957 (stock #0985)
Chinese song dynasty white or qingbai glaze flower shape small dish. Decorated with molded flower motive. 12 cm diameter. dish has some hairlines at the center (please see on the pictures).
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Furniture : Pre 1920 item #1308950
Antique Chinese hardwood desk, made from attractive jumu wood. Three drawers with ring pulls and carved outlines run along the front with a carved panel of dragons and flowers below. 18th/19th Century Size: 33.75" height, 40" length, 23.25" depth
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pottery : Pre 1920 item #1308910
Antique Chinese ceramic vase with a greenish brown glaze. The body is ribbed and globular with a tapered neck. The handles resemble two small critters. Dates from the Han Dynasty ( 206 BC - 220 AD ) Size: 11 1/2" High X 9" Wide
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1308909 (stock #0371)
Ca. early 1800s

This porcelain dish is in the shape of an abalone shell with underglaze blue and overglaze enamel decoration. It is raised on a low footring with an underglaze blue four character mark reading, “Made in the Great Ming.” There is minor glaze wear to the interior and minor firing flaws. There are no cracks or restorations.

Length: 6 3/8 in., Width: 5 3/8 in., Height: 1 ¼ in.

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #1308897 (stock #634)
An excellently and thinly potted Porcelain jar, decorated with an abstractly painted landscape scenery. The underglaze Cobalt blue is deep and very nice. Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period ( 1723 - 1735 ) H : 10,9 cm. Diameter : 9,7 cm. Condition : Perfect.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1920 item #1308828 (stock #TRC1550)
Finely drawn chrysanthemums on a field of ivory porcelain. The flowers are placed on the outside and inside edges of one half of the bowl drawing the eye away from the center and giving this piece a unique perspective.

Seifū Yohei IV, Seizan (1871-1951) was the second son of Seifū Yohei III (1851-1914) who was awarded the title of Teishitsu Gigeiin or “Imperial Court Artist” in 1893...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1900 item #1308801 (stock #107)
19th Century, nicely hand-carved Ebony Netsuke depicting Ama, the Diving and Fisher Girl, standing with a basket on her back, accepting the advances of the amorous Octopus that is enveloping her legs with its tentacles and placing one of them in her private parts. The netsuke is unsigned. It measures 0.75 inches (1.9cm) wide, and 2.68 inches (6.8cm) tall. It is in excellent conditon, as may be seen in the posted photos.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1920 item #1308798
Antique Chinese tripod ceramic celadon with pale green underglaze, resting on an a hardwood stand with three raised pockets for each foot of the censer. This is a Longquan Celadon, unusual size, dating from Song to Ming dynasty. Perfect Condition. Size: (on stand) 3.25" height, 2.5" diameter (off stand) 2.25" height
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1920 item #1308781
A stunning two section Japanese tansu from the Yonezawa region, made with Kuri (chestnut) front and Sugi (cedar) burl frame. The iron hardware is highly decorative with floral elements and incised cherry blossom mon (family crest) into each round lock plate, as well as attractive mokko "melon" style handles for each drawer. Top section has side lockbox with two drawers within. Beautiful lacquer finish. 19th century. Size: 38" height, 42" width, 18" depth
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Wood : Pre 1920 item #1308619
Antique Japanese large carved wooden tray, natural form and curled edges reminiscent of a lotus leaf, beautifully sculptured, late Meiji/early Taisho Period. Size: 24 1/2" wide x 15 1/2" wide x 1" deep.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Baskets : Pre 1920 item #1308618
Antique Burmese basket woven by the Akah people, tall hour glass shape, still with it's original lid, beautifully woven in different patterns, c.1920. Size: 26 1/2" high x 14" wide diameter
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1920 item #1308590
A wonderful and charming turquoise snuff bottle, with detailed carvings of chrysanthemums blooming with a small bird keeping close watch. The stopper is an adorable carved rabbit. Gorgeous color and size. 19th Century Size: 2.5" height, 1.75" width, .5" depth
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1308579
Japanese antique isho tansu (clothing chest) from the Sendai area, made with keyaki wood on drawer fronts, highly raised and incised black iron hardware including elaborate lock plates in the form of large peony blossoms and scrolling leaves. Moko shaped Iron drawer pulls incised with tiny flowers, 4 large drawers, 2 small exterior drawers. A safe box on the right side has beautifully ornate hardware in a peony motif...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1920 item #1308525 (stock #0247)

Wonderful hand shaped Tanba chawan, made 80 - 100 years ago. The tea bowl is well balanced and has a perfect shape.

No chips or cracks.

The bottom is signed. Good Wabi Sabi aura. Great!

Size: 6,5 cm height x 11,7 cm in diameter.

Tanba-yaki pottery originated approximately 800 years ago and has played an essential role in people’s daily lives, as well as becoming sought after as artwork in recent years...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Korean : Furniture : Pre 1920 item #1308501
Korean kitchen cabinet in traditional style, made of (Keyaki hardwood) elm wood, sliding panels are slatted and backed with rice paper. Small drawers on top and middle (including 2 hidden drawers!). Open storage area behind the traditionally slatted sliding doors. Charming piece with great storage options. 20th Century, very well built. Dimensions: 65" high x 37 3/4" wide x 17 1/4" deep.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Baskets : Pre 1920 item #1308443
An interesting all original Japanese ikebana (flower arrangement) basket with a wide, flat woven body and a gnarled root handle. The inside of the basket is lined with a removable bronze dish. True work of art. Meiji age (1868 - 1912) Size: 13.25" height, 16" diameter
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #1308400 (stock #103)
This is a boxwood Okimono/Netsuke excellently carved in the form of a seated and screaming Daruma, dressed in red robes, with his arms extended and hands clasped together in front of him. Very real and painful expression in Darumas's face. Double inlaid eyes in ivory and dark horn. Well-formed teeth also inlaid in ivory. This is the largest sample of this subject that we have ever seen. It measures 2.12 inches (5.4cm) wide, 3.6 inches (9.2cm) long, and 2.1 inches (5.4cm) tall...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1308392 (stock #TRC1548)
This extraordinary piece depicting two shishi guardian lions locked in playful combat, is done in fine white porcelain from the Arita region of Japan.

Guardian lions (alternately known as Shishi, Foo-dogs, or Koma-inu) were introduced to Japan in the 8th century and are often seen outside shrine gates or adorning rooftop shingles. When seen in pairs, one typically has its mouth open (the male) while the other’s is shut (the female)...