A superb tea kettle, its body made of copper, its handle and spout made of bronze and cast in the shape of dragons. On the lid , around the neck and at the base of the spout, a silver repoussé floral decoration. A chain links the lid to the body. Tibet, 19th century. Height:10 1/4" (26 cm). Obvious signs of use and age, otherwise very good condition...

19th century staghorn ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) of double gourd form carved and pierced with geometric designs. Nice work, pleasant feel of age, beautiful patina. Height 11/16 inches.

A Large Roycroft Oak Arts & Crafts Frame. Unusual form with applied maple leaves, attributed by a well known Roycroft researcher to be by the Head Carpenter, William Roth. Distinctive Roycroft Construction, as shown. Measures about 29 1/8" by 24 1/8" and weighs over twelve pounds. Rare find.

Antique Chinese beautiful Natural burl hardwood stand. Unique curvature and asymmetrical sides of the legs. Deep dark color of wood with flat surface. Great condition, stunning piece. Meiji Period (1868-1912) Dimensions: 23" High, 12" Deep, 12" Long

This 19th century carved ivory netsuke of a lotus pod is 1 ¾” high, 1 5/8” wide and 1 ¼” thick. There are six holes on the bottom of the pod and six small movable seeds are inside. Aside of some hairline cracks, it is in excellent condition.

Good conditions, except small chipped at inside the lid.

Description:
This is a late Song dynasty finely potted qingbai meiping vase.The whole vase is incised with a freely carved design of lotus scrolling flowers and foliage, with combed detail on the petals and leaves. There are a total of 4 large lotus flowers on the vase...

A Very Rare Hae-Tae White (Olive) Glazed Water Dropper: Korea, Joseon Period, 19th century This is a quite large sized and Amusingly molded as a recumbent figure of a mythical lion dog (hae-tae), the surface detailing incised and realistically modeled, decorated with a white glze, but in this water dropper, this white glaze turned into a olive glaze due to under firing circumstances. It’s in very fine condition, measures 8.9cm x 4.5cm

Origin: Egypt

Period: Third Intermediat Period, 21th/22th Dynasty

Date: 1075 - 712 B.C

Material: Fayence

Dimension: 6,5 cm.

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Kukpa Mask from Sherdukpen, Arunachal Pradesh, collected by Eric Chazot, 7.5 inches, 19 cm.

Extraordinary and big Song - Yuan Dynasty ( 12th - 14th centuries ) bowl in Temmoku form. Soft stoneware body with a dark brown glaze. D : 11 inc. Good condition !

Early 20th Century Tibetan Thangka of Unusual Garuda from a renowned and published collection. Very Good Condition. 27 x 20.5 inches, 69 x 52 cm.

Antique Japanese large 2-section storage tansu for an herbal merchant. Made of hinoki (Japanese cypress) wood, beautifully worn and patinated from years of use. The top section has a large compartment opened by two sliding panels and with two interior shelves. The bottom section has 38 drawers for storage of various herbs and wares. Every drawer has an iron hirute-shaped pull...

Chinese two-drawer elmwood coffer from Shanxi Province with a dark lacquered original finish and brass drawer pulls. Dates circa 1900. Measures 33"H x 37"W x 23"D. Very good overall condition. There are some losses to the finish and characteristic separations and cracks in the wood. This piece is from the private collection of American expatriates who lived in Hong Kong in the 1970s and 1980s. Please contact us for out-of-state shipping quotes.

An antique Japanese Kyoto Mizuya Tansu in 2 sections made of Hinoki (Cypress) and Keyaki (Zelkova) woods. All original bronze hardware including the Warabite handles. Upper section features 4 sliding doors, a lift-out door, 2 sliding doors behind which is a removable shelf and 4 drawers.

The lower section features 2 sliding doors behind which jars of water were kept for cooking...

Offered is a recent estate find in Myrtle Beach, SC. This Patent Medicine is an unused CRANE'S Quinine and Tar Cold and Cough remedy circa 1910. This diminutive "Free Sample" is from the CRANE MEDICINE CO., Chicago, Ill and is complete with the original box and insert.

The box approximately measures 4.5"H x 1.5"W and is in fair condition missing both the top and bottom flaps and shows wear commensurate with age...

A really old Japanese lacquer wooden mizusashi for the tea ceremony, made of cherry wood with its original lacquered lid. It dates from the later Edo Period. Such wooden mizusashis are really rare. It is elegantly proportioned and has a black lacquered interior.

Mizusashi is a fresh water jar with a lid used in the traditional Japanese tea ceremony to fill the boiling kettle and rinse the tea bowls...

An English Bureau Roll Top Secretary, done in the French taste, Regency period 1800-1820, a very rare piece in Rosewood and Mahogany, complete with its original roll-top. Trimmed in brass and satinwood stringing, brass gallery, secret drawers,original caster legs, and more. Width 40”, depth 22”, height 40”

Ayuthya Wooden Buddha seated in deep meditation on draped and tapered gilt Lotus flower throne, brown shiny wood and red patina with gilding, early 19th Century, Thai, Buddha is slanting a bit, condition good, size:H. 22cm x W. 13.5 x D. 8cm

Ivory netsuke depicting a koi carp with a half-open mouth and dark horn eyes. The variations in color and patina on the surface of the ivory give the work a feeling of antiquity and authenticity. The texture of the scales is rendered realistically, adding realism to the sculpture. Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 2.2 x 6.2 x 1.7 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition. There are stains.

A lovely high relief Cylinder seal in a greyish brown hard and glossy stone, Mesopotamia, Uruk period, 4th. millenium BC.

OBS! Comes with the original ID card from below collection.

Interesting leafy design that we've seen on much earlier stamps from Halaf-Ubaid.

Size: 22 mm. x 12 mm...

Charming and unusually small black and red lacquer vessel from Kenteng, Shan State, Burma. A very cute piece and genuinely old- circa 80 years. This piece is uncommon in that it has six feet instead of the usual four. The entire piece is covered in red lacquer with a black lacquer overcoat on the outside. There is surface craqueleur as to be expected from authentic old lacquer but no breakage in the body. D: 13.5cm/5.3in and H: 8.2cm/3.2in.

A Ming Blue and White Jarlet decorated with four lotus flowers. Hongzhi or Zhengde period.jar in good condition, it's just has minor glaze fritting at the rim.6cm tall.7,5cm diameter

Japanese Kesa, Buddhist Priests' Robe, soft brocades with silk liner. The liner has some discoloration and is soiled. 46" x 77 1/2"

Japanese bronze vase with nice form, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony.

Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century
Size: Height 18.8 C.M. / Width 7.7 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

A rare ancient gold ring with a natural blue gray stone. Could be a sapphire. This ring is over 1,000 years old. Weight: 1.74 grams

Late 18th to early 19th century glass ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) in ball shape with yellow, red, blue and white herringbone pattern. Beautifully made, wonderful feel of age, very pleasant patina. Diameter 0.76 Inches.

Small statue of a Zen master, in monk's robes, in praying posture, sitting cross-legged on an elevated rectangular platform. Lacquered and gilt wood. Japan, 19th century. Height: 4 6/8" (12 cm). Lacquering and gilding flaked in some areas, otherwise very good condition. NOTE: the statue may represent Nichiren-shonin (most probably), or Kobo-daishi, but we have not been able to identify it precisely.

Large Japanese Kutani serving bowl featuring 2 separate scenes. In very good antique condition, there is some minor fritting around the outer edge of the rim. This rare Japanese bowl measures 10 inches in diameter and about 3.25" high. Dates late Edo, Circa 1800.

An exeptionally fine Chinese QING DYNASTY, FAMILLE ROSE EXPORT PORCELAIN POTICHE,18th Century. Stunningly beautiful Polychrome Enamels used for Flower Bouquets, Foliage, Medallions and Gold Décor. Condition overall good, one inconsequential hairline, only visible on close inspection. Size: 13.5 cm. Rare!

A Very Fine Korean Jade Butterfly Norigae Pendant-19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. It’s rare antique norigae(노리개) pendant. The pendant of knotted silk cord with some gilt-metal wiring, silver ring & wire, engraved gilt-metal blossom, coral bead and a carved jade butterfly as seen in photos. It’s in very good condition without any piece lost but some surface wear and a light discoloration as shown. It measures total Length Size Approx.: 12.5”, Jade Size App...

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Two very bright famille jaune (yellow background) ginger jars. These stunning early 20th (C 1910-20) are in excellent condition and very rare to find in this palette, let alone an undamaged pair with lids. Very richly enameled. Condition is excellent without chips, hairlines, etc. Size: 9" high and 8.75 across at the widest.

Chinese famille rose porcelain brush holder, featuring "children at play" theme, brush pot exhibits artist's signature, the base marked with Chinese characters, from late 19th century period. Size; Height of vase is 5.3 inches with 4 inches in diameter, no imperfections.

This early 20th century carved coral of lady and two birds mounted as a table lamp is 22” high. The coral lady is 6” high and the embossed brass base is 7” x 7”. There is a small carved agate bird sitting on the top of the lamp. The lady and two birds are standing on a carved hard wood base and branch. It is in great condition.

A monumental large blue and white covered box with well balance potted, decorated with three claws nails like knife of open mouth Dragon chasing flaming pearl, surrounded by three clouds scrolls. the bottom with encircled waves. The base is flat but in the middle goes into a round shape to the front side. The color is pale blue or local cobalt blue. The painting is masterpiece work. Found at Indonesia. Mid 14th century or Late Yuan to Early Ming transitional period...

A Chinese Yue Celadon Glazed Chicken-Head Ewer. Circa, 220-589, Six Dynasties. This jar features a compressed globular body with a short neck that flares to a thick upper flange which is slightly depressed in the center. Opposite its thick curved handle is a chicken-head spout. Two lug handles set on its shoulders and is covered with a green celadon glaze. Its base is unglazed exposing a compact grey stoneware clay. Found in the Philippines. Measurements: height (6.5”inches). ...

This mid or late 19th century Chinese statue is 15 1/2 inches tall and 6 inches wide. The statue presents a legendary Chinese character who is a member of the eight immortals. According to legend, one day he told his disciple that his spirit was going to travel far away. He asked the young man to watch his body for seven days while he was away. If he did not come back after the seventh day, the young man must burn his body. Everything went well, the young man kept his promise and the spirit ...

Beautiful American Victorian walnut recamier, circa 1870; newly upholstered; measures 72" x 36" high x 27" deep; ready to go right into your bedroom or living room

German sterling silver lady’s shoe. Imported to England by Theodor Hartman in 1902. Shoe has pointy upturned elf toe and open bands. Exterior decorated with scrolls, flowers, and tassel in low relief. Heel plain. German hallmark and English import marks with London city stamp and date letter. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 1/8 x W 2 7/8 x D 9 in. Weight: 8.3 troy ounces. #BH552

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18th Century Japanese small antique scroll painting of a koi leaping up a waterfall. Beautifully painted with great expression, the fish leaps from the churning waters below. Painted in sumi ink on paper and mounted on lovely antique obi silk with a fan motif. Signed by the artist. 18th century (pvt. Collection purchased in Japan in early 1980's)
Size of scroll: 64 1/2" high x 9 3/4" wide (12" wide including scroll ends). Size of art: 35" high x 9" wide.

Very rare Warring States jar with ribbed pattern. I’ve seen these in publications, but this is the first one I have seen in person. There is one chip on the mouthrim, as can be seen in enlargements, but otherwise in excellent condition. Very sharply carved with decorated lugs. H: 13cm/5.1in and D: 16cm/6.2in.

Snuff bottle of flat circular form, the body itself made of ivory. The bottle has a silver neck with an intricate decoration affixing it to the body. It also has an opening at its center with round silver relief decor mount, the lid ending in a coral top. On one side, another relief decoration representing a four sided dorje with a loop for attachment to a belt. Tibet, 19th century. Diameter: 5 cm. Stopper and spoon missing, otherwise very good condition. Provenance: Old French collection. A rar...

A beautiful Mexican made chest of draws in the French style, measuring 51 inch wide 31 inch tall, 22 inch deep. Decoration of scroll work in gilt. Fine Mexican pine wood

A finely preserved pestle carved finger - hand-carved from fine white marble, Roman, 1st-3rd. cent AD.

The bent thumb pestle has a handle with stylized lines in the skin because of the bent position and a narrow tip with a carved nail bed. Round base, smooth from use.

A stunning and very detailed example of a well-known roman type.

Size: 5 cm. tall and ca. 4,5 cm. wide.

Condition: Superb, perfect condition for type.

Provenance: Collectio...

Beautiful set of 12 Royal Doulton service plates, handpainted by R. Brown. They are all scenes of castles and inns in England. They measure 10 1/4" in diameter, and are in excellent condition, with a tiny scratch here and there, but you have to look very close to see it. The 12 scenes consist of Richmond Castle, Hartfield Inn Sussex, Dunnolly Castle, Inverlochy Castle, Ardencapel Castle, Rhuddlan Castle, The Mermaid Inn Rye, Shakespeare's County Birthplace, Shakespeare's County Mary Ardens C...

A Chinese, Qing dynasty famille verte porcelain vase. Birds in flowering branches decoration in the KangXi manner. The rim has been reduced and ground smooth, and the vase lamped (drilled). Presents well as a fully functional and highly decorative lamp. At least 19th century. The vase height, from foot to rim, is about 19 inches. The base and a shade adds to height

A fine and uncommon blue and white Liverpool Delft plate depicting a heron and fenced garden. The 9" plate is in fine condition, with some minor, common, and expected fritting at a few places along the rim.

Unusual mask carved in wood, in the form of a skull face, with a strong expression in relief. Remnants of the original pigments meant to enhance the mask features. This mask, which was bever worn, was used by a "dukun" for ritual practices and ceremonies. The mask was found in the island of Java, Indonesia. Its height: 17 cm. Mounted on a custom stand. Despite signs of great age and old accidents, the mask is in rather good condition. Provenance: old Dutch collection. NOTE: A dukun is an Ind...

This is good-quality Yogi of Tsumugi-Silk used in the Tohoku district at the end of Edo period. Yogi which it is polychromatic, and was dyed is an upper item. This is one of the upper wedding ceremony items. As for this, basics are dyed in indigo plant and Kariyasu. At first this is dyed in Tsutsugaaki, and 90% are finished, and a part of the tiger is pictured freehand carefully successively. All is natural dye and sumi, and this is produced. The state that this does not have a stain and damag...

Antique Chinese pair of beautiful rosewood cabinets that have been skillfully carved with the image of two mirrored dragons surrounded by smoke motifs on the front doors, lucky bats holding strands of coins with auspicious characters on the sides, and also the Shou symbol between two bats along the bottom panel which doubles as a large drawer. The inside has upper and lower shelving and two large drawers side by side. Date from the early to mid 20th century. Size: 43.5" height, 36.75" width, ...

WOODEN MODELS FOR JAPANESE ARCHERY

Very rare find of wooden miniature models for the samples of how to learn Japanese traditional archery including knot tying technique of 'yugake' (glove on the right hand), 'kote' (gauntlet), 'kasa' (woven hat), and arrows. Meiji period (1868-1912). Head: approx. H 9.5cm (3.74in)


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From our Japanese Collection, a very fine assembled pair of Fukagawa imari porcelain chargers, Meiji Period (1868-1912). The blue Koransha mark on the reverse dates these more specifically to circa 1875-1880. One charger depicts figures set against a field of tall bamboo grass executed in mostly gilt and blue, along with very subtle use of green, orange and pink, while the second charger depicts just the bamboo grass. Both have scrolling floral sprays / karakusa in blue and orange on the revers...

Inro with 4 squares decorated with Toba riding his mule, on the reverse a rooster under a bamboo. Toba, the rooster and the bamboo are inlaid with mother-of-pearl and lacquered with gold powder on a background of red lacquer in slight relief. The mule is inlaid with pewter. This style of inlay is from Ogawa Haritsu (Ritsuo) who was active in Japan at the end of the 17th century and the beginning of the 18th. Interesting detail, the kirikane inlays are in pewter which is unusual, usually they a...

This porcelain demitasse cup and saucer was produced in Germany by the Royal Berlin Porcelain Manufacturer, or KPM, in the late 19th century. The saucer is 5 1/4 inches long, 4 3/4 inches wide and 1 1/8 inches deep. The cup is 2 inches high. The set has this interesting shape that was used at the Meissen factory. There is a cute handle with curlecues that is so fragile. The set is decorated with tiny flower buds in monochrome orange. There is lacy gilding on the inside rim of the cup. The...

Pair of beautiful iron Abumi (horse riding stirrups). Gorgeous imprinted geometrical flower design all over iron, contrasted with red lacquered foot areas, from Edo period (18th century) . The black may be Shakudo, copper and gold. Dimensions: Height: 10in X 10in wide

Antique Japanese hikeshi banten, fireman's coat. Made of layers of cotton fabric and stitched in the sashiko quilting technique. Fires were common in Japanese urban areas due to the dense population as well as construction material (primarily wood and paper). Fire brigades were made up of samurai class (buke hikeshi) as well as common class (machi hikeshi). Their primary goal in containing a fire was to tear down the surrounding buildings so the fire had no more fuel. These special coats were w...

From our collection of Japanese Chawan with Christian Cross design: highly distorted shoe shaped (kutsugata) tea bowl with a rounded brim, made of light, coarse, unrefined Mino clay. The expertly thrown body was trimmed with a potter's knife in its lower part around the foot ring.

In the style of Seto kuro bowls this Chawan was covered with a light brown glaze. On one side the sign of a Christian (Maltese) cross was left unglazed and was covered with a transparent ash glaze.

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Japanese Keyaki (zelkova) choba tansu (merchant chest) with complete original lacquer finish. Quartered sawn keyaki hardwood relieving the distinctive woodgrain seen on all sides. Solid Keyaki hardwood used in every part of construction. Adorned in heavy iron hardware and original locking bar. Excellent original condition. Working keys are included. This is a top example of a Edo period Japanese Choba Tansu.

Edo period 19th Century

Size: 23.5" H x 27.5" L x 14.25"...

Album leaf illustrating “antique” textile designs for Tang Dynasty China and later, printed ca. 1900

The characters beside each design describe the motif and type of fabric.

Very good impression and color, vertical center crease, minor wear, remnants of old backing.

Overall Size: 9 ¾ x 14 in.