Painting gouache on thick paper. Pahlari Hills mid 19th century. Vishnu and Lakshmi flanked by Garuda and a Brahmin surrounded by others beneath a dome. 30x26 cm. framed under glass.

This is sashiko hanten in Edo period. It is the one of Kyoto. It is sashiko stitch to the indigo dye cotton with a white string. It is a lobster and a motif of asanoha (flax ornament) and mizukuruma (water mill). It is a motif with very good history. All sashiko is embroidered by the hand. It is very impressive. There are a little stain and a small hole. There is a repair mark. However, the state is very good. Cotton is thick and nice touch. It is a valuable excellent article...

A beautiful 19th C. Tongzhi 1867-1874 Chinese famille rose porcealain bowl with people and pavillion motif, in excellent condition. D:7" H:3"

An archaic style vase with crackle-glaze and simulated metal mounts. On the base is the apocryphal mark of the 15th Century Chenghua emperor but this item was made much later, probably for export, during the reign of the Tongzhi emperor (1862-1874). Condition - there are two white filled rim chips - no further damage or restoration...

A perfectly potted, powder blue glazed dish with a gilt decoration of a dragon. Qianlong underglaze blue Seal Mark and of the period ( 1736 - 1795 ). Diameter : 15,3 cm. Condition : Some wear to the gilt decoration, otherwise in perfect condition.

A very rare early Ming 15th century Chenghua blue and white human bowl, rounded side with flared rim, straight foot and glazed base, bowl outer wall decorated with fine under glaze blue of four standing human motif, inner center also with a human motif.
Bowl is in good condition no chip, no crack, no restoration, porcelain good ping sound with finger tip, nice blue tone color motif.
Size: 15cm diameter.

A very rare sample of big shards Yuan blue and white large serving dish, rounded side with bracket lobbed rim and unglazed base, serving dish shards decorated with under glaze blue of flower motif of concentric bands of decoration combining painting in under glaze blue on white and reserved on blue ground, center are with peony flower, bud and foliage reserved by lobbed border, in the wall there is continuous peony flower motif in reserved white on blue ground and the rim is painted with white c...

A rare and finely carved 18th Century Chinese "honey yellow" soapstone Luohan, probably Damo (Bodhidarma). On the back is carved "made by Shang Jun". Condition - very good. This item was originally set with semi-precious stones but, with the exception of one white stone on the collar behind the neck, all are now missing; there are natural "flaws" intrinsic to the stone which pre-date the carving. There have been no repairs and there has been no restoration. 9cm (3.5ins) high...

A blue and white vase with fluted body, decorated with flowers, kangxi period. good conditions no chip, no hairlines, free from restorations. 24,3 cm hight, 12 cm body diameter.

Very rare well potted cylindrical shape, wonderful pale blue Qingbai glaze. The cover decorated in high relief with a superb pair of Phoenix. A museum quality piece. Southern Song Dynasty ( 1127 - 1279 ) H : 8,6 cm. Diameter : 8,3 cm. Condition : As it can be seen on the images is the cover broken in two and quite successful re-glued and there is one more inconspicuous crack to the body of the piece.

An intriguing six panelled moulded saucer dish with the “two oxen on a bridge” pattern...

Kangxi Blue and White Goblet
Date: c. 1690s, late 17th century | Kangxi period, Qing dynasty
Materials: Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue; Jingdezhen ware
Height: 15.3 cm / 6 in
Diameter: 7.7 cm / 3 in
Provenance: From an English private collection

A gorgeous late 17th century Kangxi blue and white goblet, ribbed and molded after European glass goblets from the same period, and decorated with what appears to be okra flowers...

Beautiful antique Chinese desk, Republic Period (circa 1920) with inset marble details; door panels feature carvings of bamboo and plum blossoms with birds; detachable secretary top secured by mortise and tendons; inset brass handles. 54" high x 41 1/2' wide x 21 1/2" deep. (Stool sold separately $780.)

This pair of Guang Xu Period (1875~1908) Guan Yao ¡°Imperial Kiln¡± fruit stands are 2 ¾ inches tall and 9 ¼ inches in diameter. They depict black and white sparrow and flowers on a turquoise background. They have three separate floral designs on the back of the stands and a black lace like design on the foot. There are a few tiny chips on the rims and the color has slightly rubbed off. Four old repairs close to the rim two on each stand.

A Ming 15th century blue and white stem bowl, rounded side with flared rim and straight foot, stem bowl decorated with under glaze blue continuous flower motif at outer wall, rim with crossing border, center with scroll motif, excavated from east java.
Stem bowl is in fairly good condition, there is a T shape crack line to the rim restored, and there also some restoration at lower part, still a very nice piece for collection.
Size: 15 cm diameter, 11 cm height.

Fantastic Funa-dansu from Sado Island. Keyaki (elm) wood with very heavy and ornate iron work on entire front face, interior behind bottom panel contains set of drawers with lacquered keyaki fronts and more iron work, early Meiji Period, keys. This chest has been published in several books and is one of the top fune tansus in the world. H 20", W 23", D 17".

This is a Chinese famille verte vase, 19th century,, decorated with fu lions on a floral ground; mint condition; 4" high. FSA:A&A

A rare large bronze paper weight in the form of a Qilin, made in China during the late Ming / early Qing "Transitional" period, circa 1620 - 1680. Condition - very good - the tip of one ear is missing - no further losses and no repairs. 13.5cm (5.3ins) long...