All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1198678
A Chinese Turquoise-Glazed Censer. Length approximately 14.5 cm. Height approximately 9 cm. In good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1367355
Antique Japanese kannon biraki (opening door) isho tansu (clothing chest) in 2 sections. Made with kiri (paulownia) wood front with sugi (cryptomeria) wood top and sides. The top section has a pair of hinged doors which open to reveal two large drawers. The bottom section has two large drawers and a safe box in the lower right hand side. The hinged safe box door opens to reveal two small interior drawers, one of which has a hidden compartment...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1366657
Antique Japanese small merchant's box. Although this tansu has the appearance of a gyosho bako (peddler's box), it does not have loops for carrying straps. It was probably custom made for a merchant's raised platform area. All of the drawers feature hand forged iron lock plates and mounts. One of the smaller drawers is stained with ink meaning it would have stored an ink pen for receipts and accounting...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1900 item #1008581
A bocwood tobacco box, finely carved with geometric patterns, a scene with a saint and a deer and a scene of a fisherman and a bird. China, 18th/19th century. Dimensions: 6 x 4,5 x 3 cm. Condition: excellent with beautiful wear and patina.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1110572 (stock #367)
A small vase, the rare shape delicately potted and finely painted in Famille Rose enamels. Late Qing or Republican period. Iron red mark to the base of the vase. H : 14,4 cm. Condition : There is a very fine nearly invisible hairline crack running down from the rim. Further in perfect condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1900 item #30625 (stock #1036)
This pair of Chinese carved white jade brush handles date from the late 19th century. One handle is carved as a dragon (male); the other presents the phoenix (female). According to tradition, before a marriage, both families will exchange gifts. If the groom is a scholar, the bride¡¯s family will give a complete set of scholar¡¯s tools as gift. A wealthy family will provide a very expensive gift. A pair of jade brush handles can serve that purpose...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1091961 (stock #8255)
A Chinese Blue White Vase, 18th/19th Century. Height approximately 45 cm. Diameter approximately 38 cm. There are few chips on the rim, also at the base. There is one starcrack in the wall. In good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre 1900 item #1302075
Length approximately 15.5cm (across the handles). Repaired at a leg. In good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #855265 (stock #265)
A Toddy or Punch Ladle in Sterling Silver by Gorham in the rare Louis XIV pattern, for Theodore B. Starr and Herman Marcus. It is in a bent ladle shape (may have been straight originally, but more likely it was based on designs in the George III period) and dates from about 1870, when the design was patented. It weighs 6.4 Troy ounces and measures 8" x 5", with a bowl of 4.5" x 3.5". Its unbent length would be 14.5". There is a monogram "N" on the underside of the handle...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1427029
Diameter approximately 16.5 cm. There are some hairlines.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1069394 (stock #0598)
Qing dynasty blue and white export warmer dish. 24cm diameter. dish has one hairline.(Please see on the picture).
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1900 item #1451878
Antique Chinese ovoid form ink stone carved of green serpentine and inscribed with calligraphy on one side and archaic script on the reverse. The text on the front of the ink stone references a quote from the Analects of Confucius:
子曰:“不患人之不己知,患不知人也。 Which translates as Xue Er: The Master said, "I will not be afflicted at men's not knowing me; I will be afflicted that I do not know men." There is a key difference however in the middle of the phrase...
All Items : Antiques : Furnishings : Furniture : American : Pre 1900 item #561161 (stock #1372)
A Late American Victorian Walnut Revolving Bookcase, with a Square top with Molded Edges. Two tiers with stick and ball spindle supports, small ball feet, cast iron center shaft and base. Dimensions; 21" square x 31.5" high. Some wear, but very good condition overall.
All Items : Antiques : Furnishings : Furniture : American : Pre 1900 item #340490 (stock #914)
This lovely canterbury or magazine rack is all reticulated walnut, circa 1880. It measures 24" wide x 14" deep x 25" tall and looks great from all angles.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre 1900 item #1248541

Chinese Silver Teapot Hexagon Shaped & Signed

Description & Size: 15.24 x 12.7 x 11.43 cm (6" x 5" x 4.5")

Weight: 240 gram (8.46 oz)

Age: 19th Century

Production: Handcrafted & Etched

This is a nicely handcrafted 19th Century Chinese silver teapot. The teapot is crafted in a hexagon shaped body with a uniquely designed spout with beautiful etched works of geeses in the field...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1900 item #1122623 (stock #3426)
This Shou Shan stone carving of Zhang Guo (or Kuo) Lao is a mid 19th century product. It depicts a seated Zhang Guo Lao. In his left hand, he is carrying his emblem Yu Gu (or Ku) or fish drum which is a tube-shaped bamboo drum with two iron rods. His right hand is resting on his knee. There is a straw hat hanging on his back. The statue is 4 ½” high, 3 ¼” wide (from the bottom) and 2” thick. The carved wood base is not included. The carving is simple and elegant...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1900 item #1008544
A rare and finely carved boxwood tobacco box that could be hung from a man's belt. The lid carved with a 3-dimansional pair of Fo dogs, the sides with floral carvings with a bird and a deer. The opening where once the rope was attached, is in the shape of two bats. China, 18th/19th century. Dimensions: L. 7 cm (excluding the wooden ring), W. 3,8 cm, H. 3,5 cm. Condition: excellent, with beautiful wear and patina.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1900 item #1235882
A splendid Chinese celadon brush holder formed in the style of a scholar rock. The crackled glaze along with the celadon is a classical style that began during the Song dynasty and became popular among the ruling elite. A mark is found on the bottom of the pot reading, Jingxiu tang zhi which is the studio that made the piece. Age: 18th/19th century Size: Length 4" Width 3" Height 4.6"
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1117388 (stock #3419)
This leaf shaped Chinese late 19th century blue and white serving dish is 7 ¾” long, 4 ¾” at its widest part and 1 ¾” high. The blue and white floral design covers the side and the rim. There are five small feet on the bottom. It is in excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre 1900 item #1263696
Diameter approximately 10 cm. In good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1319646 (stock #GFV101506)
19th century
Late Qing Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with overglaze famille verte enamels
Height: 55 cm / 21.6 in (with stand)
Plaque: 28 cm / 11 in diameter
Stand: 35 cm height x 31 cm width
From a Oklahoma private collection; acquired from a Kansas City, MO gallery in the 1960s

An impressive and large late Qing famille verte circular porcelain plaque, mounted on a matching hardwood stand...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre 1900 item #1209430
Gorgeous antique Chinese religious libation cup with Buddhist symbols; double fish, ball of fire, lotus flower, shell, curling chimera. A shou character for good fortune on the bottom of the cup. Made out of bronze with worn gilt and a belt hook of beautifully carved white jade. Age: 18th/19th century. Size: 2" height x 3.75" length.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Earthenware : Pre 1900 item #962710
From our Japanese Collection, a superb Kinkozan satsuma vase of tapered ovoid form, Meiji Period 1868-1912, most likely 1880-1890, depicting a finely painted bijin on one panel along with finely painted roosters and flying birds in a garden setting on the other panel. Both main panels are separated by reserves of elaborate gilt work set against a rich cobalt blue ground. Kinkozan signature and impressed mark on the bottom...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Earthenware : Pre 1900 item #1267179 (stock #0176)

Are you looking for something delicate and special - than feel free to enjoy this unique flower vase with a poem of Japans most famous poet Otagaki Rengetsu written on it.

This is a 120 year old vase made of Tanba ware...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1900 item #136974 (stock #2133)
This mid or late 19th century Chinese porcelain hexagon seal box is 1 ¼ inches tall and 2 ½ inches wide. There is an honorable Ming Dynasty Hung Wu mark on the bottom. The cover depicts a man holding a staff walking toward a hut. The building extends over a pond. Another man is resting in the hut. There are a bunch of small houses and trees beside the pond. Mountains dominate the background. It is in great condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1900 item #32881 (stock #4005)
This leaf shape famille-rose brush washer is 1 ½ inches tall, 4 ¼ inches long and 3 ½ inches wide. It is dated and signed to the Tong Zhi period (1862~1874). The dish part is divided in two and hand painted with different kinds of flowers. The base is decorated with a green wave design and three orange bats. There is an old chip on the base, but over all, it is in good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pottery : Pre 1900 item #1017310 (stock #8058)
A Yixing teapot. Height approximately 7.5 cm (the base to the nob), width approximately 13 cm (tip spout to handle) and diameter approximately 8 cm. The teapot has a soft tiny chip at the tip spout(picture no.9) Good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre 1900 item #1163395 (stock #TC171)
Chinese Silver Vase , with four panels of a stork on pine, and other birds, insects and flowers. Marked Zee Wo on foot. L19thC Height of vase 17.2 cm, Weight 212 gms. Condition; excellent.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1414952
An antique Japanese Ko Tansu (personal storage chest) made entirely of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. Hand made iron fittings with Warabite style drawer pulls. Constructed using straight dovetail joinery and hardened wooden nails.

Original use was for the family storage of ephemera, small valuables, letters, documents, etc. Present day uses include functioning as a bedside stand or being used as an elegant side table.

Age: Meiji period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 20n 1/2" High x...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre 1900 item #1368563 (stock #1182)
Chinese Qing dynasty bronze censer with Xuande mark. 17,5 cm mouth rim diameter. 20,5 cm from ear to ear. 8,5 cm high. 1398 gram weight. Good conditions.
All Items : Antiques : Furnishings : Furniture : American : Pre 1900 item #340486 (stock #911)
This very unusual table measures 52" square when closed, and has four leaves, each measuring 11 1/2" wide, bringing the table to 98" long when full extended. There is a center leg for support. The base has huge paws with decoration on the pedestal. It is in perfect condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Religious Artifacts : Judaica : Pre 1900 item #83900 (stock #10-2-041)
1.75"(4.5 cms) Russian Silver Beakers inscribed 84 with maker's markings.(Please, see photos) 1880-1890 (Czarist Russia). The two beakers are entirely decorated with fine engravings.
NOTE: Russian silver was made using the Zolotnik system rather than the English sterling or western continental standars: higher, medium and lower as was also the custom in some of the continental western countries.
84 zolotniks=.875 silver
88 zolotniks=.916 silver
91 zolotniks=.925 silver
sterling=.9...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1900 item #24725 (stock #1005)
19th century, HuangHuaLi brush holder, plain, good condition. H: 6 inches, Diam: 5 ½ inches
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1900 item #1022734
A rare huanghuali stationary box with it's original iron hardware and original finish. China, 18th/19th century. Dimensions: 33,5x17x9 cm. Condition: small repair top left front side, a few chips.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Earthenware : Pre 1900 item #1260340 (stock #0159)

We offer this fine antique Japanese Meiji Satsuma Kyoto lidded teapot decorated with a dragon curled between eleven Immortals and dating around 1880. This well decorated earthenware teapot stands on a narrow rounded unglazed foot with a recessed base and is of rounded shape with the dragon tail forming the handle and the neck and head forming the pouring spout. The teapot has a further smaller dragon forming the finial to the cover. The body of the teapot has a textured stipple finish and is ...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1900 item #1218202 (stock #ZTC508)
These old Chinese tinted eyeglasses date from the Qing Dynasty. There is a tiny bat on the nose bridge, and ornately detailed hinged temple and ear pieces.