Lovely silk embroidered rondel cut from an antique 19th century Chinese robe. Intricate satin stitch depict 2 figures in the center surrounded by gold bouillon tread used for couching background. Diameter is approximately 8.75 inches ...Piece is in very good condition...no rips no tears
Blue & White Porcelain Bowl, Cobalt blue painting, Ming Dynasty, 18th Century,condition: good, base has grit kiln deposits, size: H.7,5cm x 15.5cm diameter on top
This is a very rare Cloisonne piece from Kinuken or S Inaba. Kinukenwas one of the Meiji masters. We've never seen another. It was acquired from one of the best cloisonne collections in the world. It is probably a late Meiji, early Showa era piece. The plague has two sides and a footed gilt frame. Some of the gilt is worn, otherwise it is in perfect condition. Stamped S. Inaba on the frame. It stands 7 5/8 inches and is 7 5/8 inches wide...
A beautiful FRENCH ANTIQUE JEWELRY BOX with fine etching on all sides and a Central Polychrome Medallion on top depicting a Noble Lady with a Hat. Good condition overall, some minor signs of age. Size: 12 cm. x 9 cm. x 5.5 cm. Provenance: From a Paris Private Collection. 19th Century
Japanese two section tansu made of Kiri (paulownia) natural finish wood. With hand forged iron hardware incised with motifs of cherry blossoms and fans.
Meiji period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 34 1/2" x 15 3/4" x 40 1/2"
A very rare Yuan dynasty longquan celadon dish, rounded side, flattened rim with deep center and glazed foot ring, dish decorate with impressed flower motif at the center, at the inner wall there is molded weave or cloud motif, at the rim there is 12 unglazed biscuit fired brown of flower motif, glazed base with ring for firing.
Dish is in very good condition no damage, no chip, no crack, no restoration, dish has wrapped (unbalance) rim.
Size: 35 cm diameter.
A Chinese snuff bottle carved from green jade with relief decoration. One side showing a deer, the reverse with a peony. Both sides inscribed with gilt Chinese characters. The stopper is en suite, bone spoon. Condition: few traces of usage. Dimension: c. 5.6 cm high.
Finely cast statue of Bodhisattva Manjusri, in formal attire, his face showing a half smile, sitting in "rajalila asana" on a chimera or highly stylized lion, both resting on an elevated lotus throne. China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Height: 9 1/8" (23,3 cm). Iron, with partly encrusted patina. Obvious signs of great age, strong oxydization in some areas, otherwise very good condition. A very fine statue. NOTE: "rajalila asana" is the king's posture. It is sometimes used on bodhisattvas statues...
Pair Japanese most stunning large earthenware Satsuma Vases , signed "Kinkosan" in gold, Ca...
Extremely rare bird box. Western Jin Yue ware. Xicun kiln system, Guandong. 10th - 12th century.
H : 7 cm. B: 9,4 cm.
Condition : Some glaze degrading, but all in all actually perfect condition.
Height: 21.5 cm (8.7 in)
Width: 10 cm (4 in)
Quality pair of Japanese hexagonal Satsuma vases; finely raised gilt decoration of individuals in rural settings; gilded diaper-work to the rims; marked on the base; good condition
19th century Chinese bronze brush rest / scroll weight in a form of two reishi fungus (the Fungus of Immortality) heads with stems. Wonderful clever design and casting, pleasantly heavy, beautiful patina, old collection number on the underside. Excellent piece in scholar’a taste. Length 3.13 inches.
This extraordinary vase is a truly Japanese expression of a classical Chinese form. Fashioned after cylindrical Song Dynasty pieces that are thought to have been introduced in the 9th century from Syria, the handles are of Chinese origin and represent the mythical "Chiwen" (Shichihoko in Japanese). This deity, typically depicted with the body of a carp, the head of a tiger, and the scales of a dragon, is believed to be a bringer of rain and a protector against fire...
Framed 19th Century Japanese Late Edo Period Embroidery of a Phoenix. Wonderful and elaborate master needle
work with beautiful use of soft colored silk threads accented with gold silk
threads. This a rare find for the Japanese textile collector. This was part
of the Morris collection, which is housed in the Peabody Essex Museum in Massachusetts. It is framed with a Victorian era frame. 26.5 inches (67 cm)w x 25 inches (63.5 cm)h...
A late Ming zhangzhou swatow large cover box with phoenix motif, good condition please see picture for detail, size: 11 cm diameter, 7 cm height.
Chinese yixing dark brown clay large teapot. with mark at the base. Good conditions except one view small chipped at the lid.18,5cm wide. 10cm body diameter. 10,5cm high.
Skillfully crafted Shino ware Tea Bowl (Chawan) for tea ceremony made in 19 century by anonymous potter.
Shino ware is produced in today's Gifu prefecture since 16th century and it is distinguished by thick white glazes, red marks and the surface of small holes.
Size
Height 7.8cm
Width 11.8cm
Condition
There is an old chip of glaze on the side.
Supplied with wooden box
A rare and fine QING DYNASTY Chinese Famille Rose BENJARONG Porcelain Jarlet/Washer and wooden stand, specially made for the Thai Royalty and Nobility, 18/19th Century. Excellent condition, no hairlines, chips, cracks nor restoration whatsoever. Size: 7.5 cm diameter x 5 cm height without the stand. Very difficult to find this size Bencharong!