Taisho period (1920s) Japanese pottery Bizen ware chaire (tea caddy for storing powdered green tea used in tea ceremony) with tapering body. Wonderful free potting, excellent play of colors on the surface, beautiful patina, very nice sandy particles in clay, impressed mark of the potter on the bottom. Later resin lid lined with silvery leaf paper on the inside. Comes with very well made shifuku (silk brocade storage bag). Great piece in excellent condition. Height with cover 3 inches.

Taisho period (1920s) wood kogo (box for incense during tea ceremony), its top decorated in lacquer with uprooted flower with leaves and roots. Elegant object in Japanese taste, the body is made out of kiri (Paulownia tree) wood, perfect lacquer work, two parts fit perfectly, beautiful surfaces, in excellent condition. Diameter 1.9 inches.

A Very Beautiful Korean White Slip Inlaid Buncheong Bowl /Curtain Rope Design-15th/16th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 16th century. The deep stone ware bowl on short raised ring foot decorated in inlaid white slip, The wall with a central medallion of flowerheads, surround by a wide band of rope-curtain pattern contained two narrow bands of stylized design, the exterior similarly decorated, beneath a pale celadon glaze...

This antique Chinese wood carving in rosewood depcits a mother and her cub with crisp and realistic detail.

Condition is excellent with dating to mid 19th C.

Dimensions (inches)
Height: 5 3/4
Width: 7 1/2
Depth: 6

An ancient Egyptian alabaster plumb-bob with suspension holes on the sides and on top. New Kingdom, 1570-1070 BC. 1 5/8 inches high. From an old NYC scholarly collection. A plumb bob is a weight, with a pointed tip on the bottom, suspended from a string and used as a vertical direction as a reference point. Plumb bobs were appreciated for their ability to furnish a true vertical line. The ancient Egyptians used plumb tools for leveling and as a way to continue distances vertically...

A small but very attractive album leaf in ink and faint colors on silk depicting a scholar on an outing on a river or lake. Signed: Yue An zhu ren (Moon Hermitage Dweller). Dated gengshen = 1860. The style used is in imitation of the ‘dry or sparse ink landscape’ associated with the Yuan painter Ni Zan (1301–1374). Qing, mid-19th cent. H 23 cm, W 18.5 cm (picture frame). Condition: Fair w. some soiling.

A fine Tiffany Favrile toothpick holder in iridescent gold and amethyst hues, dimpled sides. The underside is marked T 2365 and L. C. T. Early 20th C.

Dimensions
Height: 1 7/8 inch
Width: 1 3/8"
Depth: 1 3/8"

This porcelain plate was produced in Hungary by Herend between 1855 and 1875. The marking is hand painted in gold. It measures 8 1/2 inches in diameter. The decoration on the porcelain is molded in high relief and the border is slightly scalloped. The design is inspired by the famous Meissen swan service. A pair of swans are accompanied by herons in the reeds and in flight. They are hand painted in vibrant colors. Stylized flowers, in traditional Hungarian design, decorate the border...

This porcelain demitasse cup and saucer was produced in Germany by Meissen in the late 19th century. It has first class under glaze blue crossed swords marks. The saucer is 4 1/4 inches in diameter and is 7/8 of an inch deep. The cup is 2 inches high with a diameter of 2 inches. The cup is can shaped with a squared handle. The saucer is deep, without a well. Both pieces are expertly hand painted with sprays of garden variety flowers you will recognize...

This porcelain tea cup and saucer was produced in Germany by Meissen in the late 19th century. It has first quality blue crossed swords markings under glaze. The high relief molded design is known as “New Brandenstein”. The borders have a basket weave connected to wavy lines spreading across the porcelain. Lovely sprays of colorful flowers are accompanied by cute, tiny insects. The branch-like handle and rims are trimmed with gold...

This porcelain tea cup and saucer was produced in Germany by Meissen in the late 19th century. It has first quality, under glaze blue crossed swords markings. The saucer measures 5 1/4 inches in diameter. The cup is 2 1/2 inches high with a diameter of 2 1/2 inches. The cup features a ring handle. Each piece is expertly hand painted with colorful sprays of delicate flowers. There are gilded accents and gold trim on the rims and handle...

19th Century Chinese Bamboo Carved Scholar Brush Pot with Calligraphy & Plum Tree Blossom Signed

It is 4.6 inches (11.7 cm) tall by 2.4 inches (6.1 cm) wide. It is 93.9 gram.

It has hairline cracks, stains, chips, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1900's Japanese Mixed Metal Gilt Iron Damascene Cigarette Case with Village Scene

It is 3.5 inches (9 cm) long by 2.6 inches (6.7 cm) wide and 0.69 inch (1.75 cm) thick. It is 96 gram.

It is tarnished and has oxidation, rubbing of gilding and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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This is an indigo-dyed Shibori cotton kimono made by Arimatu Narumi during the Taisho period. Shibori is squeezed by hand, so the Shibori pattern changes little by little. You can enjoy the interesting changes in the handiwork of folk craftsmen. There are a couple of slight stains, but they are not noticeable. condition is good. Length 147cm x Width 128cm Box.G

Rare Song dynasty longquan celadon large conical shape large bowl, good condition hairline and small touch up at the rim please see picture for detail, size: 29 cm diameter.

Chinese antique green and white nephrite jade pendant. Carved in rectangular form with a boy with lotus and fish on one side and a pomegranate and lingzhi on the other. Two small piercings at the top to allow for hanging cord. Bright apple green striations.

Age: c. 1900

Dimensions: 2 3/4" high x 1 3/4" wide x 1/4" deep

A very nice pair of decorative pottery figures of Soldiers, China, dating to Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 AD.

The soldiers are dressed in dark blue and turqouise glazed uniforms with harness and helmets. Each are carrying a weapon - an axe and a sword. They are placed on square plints. Helmets and boots in pigmented colors.

Height: c. 22-23 cm.

Condition: A superb pair of pottery figures with wear for age and type.

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An unusually elaborate pottery figure of a female Attendant, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD.), dating to late Ming period c. 1550-1600 AD.

The lady is clad in a large thick robe, with an imposing hairdress and she is wearing a mirror in front of her chest, and is standing on a round plint. She is glazed in torquise and dark blue colours.

Nicely painted facial details, careful thick glazing and a fine expression.

Size: c. 22,5 cm. tall.

Condition: Extremely...