Japanese Boys Day Horse. This white horse is of the highest quality and artistry. Carved of palomar wood and lacquered 30 to 40 times with gofun (oyster shell lacquer) to create a naturalistic effect. It is completed with the most fabulous trappings, a fine saddle, bells, and a ponga Buddhist symbol on his back. Presented on a lacquered stand with fine gold. The high quality makes it most likely that this fine piece was made for the Daimyo class, and may have been presented to a shrine...

A heavy "Celadon" glazed porcelain vase probably made in the Jingdezhen kilns, Jianxi province, in imitation of early Ming Longquan wares. This item was made during the reign of the Daoguang emperor (1821-1850). For similar, dated 1840, please see lot 522 Nagel Auktion 6/7 June 2005. Condition - excellent - no damages and no restoration...

Cinnabar Heart Shaped Box with Figures, Late 18th Century

It is 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) tall by 4.3 inches (11 cm) wide.

It is in good condition with no chips, except small crack, re-lacquered at the inside and bottom, repaired at the inner rim and a small spot of melting at the back side of the lid (as seen in the photos).

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This is the second piece of the group of three excellent Celadon pieces ( item # 895018 ) This rare Bird-feeder is excellent because of its perfect potted shape, and because of the superb surface of its glaze...

Antique Japanese choba tansu (merchant's chest), kiri (paulownia) wood with beautiful iron hardware, large cut out iron lock plates, square drawer pulls, safe box in lower right corner with heavy iron work on door ( 1 key), interior of safe has 3 small kiri drawers, (total of 9 drawers of different sizes on whole piece), Edo Period (c1850). Size: 30 1/2" high x 24" wide x 12 1/2" deep.

A good underglaze blue decorated transitional style jar of a type which was produced in Jingdezhen over a long period, from the Wanli through to the end of the Chongzheng reign, for both the export and the internal markets. Condition - there is old restoration to the rim and there is a firing crack (please see enlargements 4 and 6)...

This is the first piece of the group of three excellent Celadon pieces. A small bowl, excellent potted and which concerns the color of this piece it is legitim to call the color superb. The bluegreen color of this small bowl belongs to the best of the best of Celadon color and is called Kinuta. It is hard to find a excellent potted Celadon piece with a glaze and a color like this. Longquan ware, Zhejiang. Song to Yuan Dynasties, thirteenth to fourteenth centuries Diameter : 8,9 cm...

Those , those are familiar with such ware will confirm that the quality of each particular of the three pieces is absolutely excellent. Excellent which concerns the color of the pieces, excellent which concerns the shape, the quality of potting of the pieces. Excellent which concerns the glaze of each particular piece...

A very finely engraved paktong ink stone box with copper lining and base. The cover is decorated with Shang dynasty style Gu and Ding vessels and with archaic style chilong dragon border. The base carries the four character maker's mark - "Rong Bao Shang Gong". Condition - very good...

Tang dynasty small ewer decorated with lizard as the handle covered wit brown glaze.conditions has damage on the lizard right hand and the shoulder.Free from any restorations.Size:9cm high.7cm wide.

Antique Japanese iron tetsubin (cast iron pot for heating water for tea), decorated with wonderful raised scene of houses over water and pine trees; on the other side, a sage sits under a rocky out cropping and reads by the light of the moon, in the distance are more houses nestled in the mountains, Signed on the bronze lid, Meiji Period. Size: 10 1/2" high (including handle) x 7" wide (including spout).

A 15th Century Peach container Vietnamese Pottery. Decorated with Blue and white Moths or Butterflies.Good condition with just minor degradation glaze because found from the river.6cm wide.

A good sample of Yuan dynasty copper red under glaze yuhuchun vase, rounded side with pear shape body and glazed base, vase decorated with under glaze copper red of flower motif, vase is excavated from trowulan east java.
Vase condition is broken into several big pieces about 30 % missing and has been restored into original condition, please see enlargement no 6 for picture before restoration.
Size: 24 cm height.

A small attractively decorated porcelain jardiniere and stand probably made in Jingdezhen, China circa 1770 - 1820 during the reign of either the Qianlong or Jiaqing emperor. Although this was a popular export shape during that period the traditional archaic style decoration suggests that this was possibly made as a scholar's item. Condition - perfect - no damages and no restoration...

An extremely rare sample of Yuan dynasty copper red under glaze yuhuchun vase, rounded side with pear shape body and glazed base, vase decorated with under glaze copper red of sailing sampan on the river, a human riding and scenery landscape motif.
Vase in newly excavated from Trowulan area east java, very good sample for anyone who interested into studying early Chinese porcelain.

A rare Song - Yuan dynasty barrel shape three legged large size censer / incense burner, rounded side with barrel shape body and glazed base, censer decorated with trigram motif at the exterior and covered with light bluish green glaze.
Censer in is good condition no chip, no crack, no restoration, there is an original short line from kiln firing at inner rim, porcelain with good ping sound with finger tip.
Size: 18 cm diameter.

A very rare Song dynasty celadon Guan type large bowl, rounded side with deep center and glazed base, bowl decorated with raising lotus petal motif at exterior, crackled glaze and covered with grayish green glaze.
Bowl is in good condition no chip, no crack, no restoration, there is an original short line from kiln firing at the rim.
Size: 20.5 cm diameter.

A beautiful 19th/20th C. Japanese sterling silver salt shaker. H:3". signed In good condition.

This is a chinese peking glass bowl of emerald green with a band of white mouth rim, butteflies motive and lotus lappet at the base. The butterfly is an embalm of joy,freedom and conjugal felicity. It is also a symbol of summer. The lotus lappet is regarded as an embalm of summer and fruitfulness. The flatten base has the seal mark of Tongzhi and of the period.

The emerald green chinese peking glass bowl is in good condition...

Longquan ware, Zhejiang with a nice rare Guan like crackled glaze. Song to Yuan Dynasties, thirteenth to fourteenth centuries. D : 7 cm. H : 5,6 cm. Condition : Perfect.

Antique Yogi (Japanese futon bed cover), hand drawn in Tsutsugaki paste resist dye with an auspicious design of a phoenix (ho-o) bird and paulownia tree. The family mon (crest) is a wild goose. Meiji Period (1868-1912). Approximately 59" wide x 74 1/4" long.

The phoenix is a mythological bird known to appear during times of peace and prosperity. It symbolizes immortality, resurrection, and life after death. Its appearance is said to resemble a heron, eagle, and peacock...

Hand-woven Kasuri ramie (high quality hemp) taken from a man’s kimono with a pattern of small arrows. This type of kasuri fabric was not for common people. It was too expensive so it was only worn by wealthy merchants or the samurai class. 3 1/3" cut in the middle, 1 to 2 small hole. Meiji period (1868-1912). 13 1/8” x 111 1/4”

This is an eye bead from silk road, it is in badly corroded condition after under buial for more than 1 thousand years...it is a very nice piece, please feel free to enquire! Thanks

A large exceptionally well carved Huang-Yang ("boxwood") sculpture of Damo seated in meditation on a rockwork base. This item is probably made in the 18th century during the reign of the Qianlong emperor (1736-1795). For similar much smaller example, ref. Christies's 'Art D'Asie', Paris, 7 Dec 2007, lot 256. Condition: excellent, no chips or losses, just age related cracks on the base and head. 12.8 inches (32.5 cm) high. For many additional pictures please view #0009 in our Liverpool shop webs...

Antique Japanese bronze vase, beautiful shape and subject matter, 3 koi swimming together, slightly raised with gold inlaid eyes, unusual rim of vase looks like surface of swirling water, beautiful and subtle, bottom of vase signed: Kano, comes with original signed tomobako, Meiji Period (c1900). Size: 11" high x 10" wide diameter.

Yuan Dynasty ( 1271 - 1368 ) brown glazed stoneware bowl. D : 13,9 cm. H : 6,8 cm. ( with a nice glaze-characteristic in one area outside, which can be seen on the enlargements ) Condition : Perfect

Old and Primitive Nepalese Mask with a Great Patina. 11.5h x 6.5w inches, 29h x 16.5w cm.

Old Nepalese Boar Mask. Purchased 40 years ago in Kathmandu by a well-known and widely published collector. 6.5h x 5w x 6d inches, 16.5h x 12.5w x 15d cm.

Fine Tang - Five dynasty "Xing ware" white glazed bowl.Very good conditions,no chips,no hairlines and free from any restorations.14,6cm diameter.

Fine yellow ground famille rose vase decorated with bird,flowers and phoenix.20Th century with six character of guangxu mark.Good conditions.43,5 cm high.

This is boro sashiko noragi hanten textile at Meiji era (1868-1912). It is very nice touch of the indigo dye cotton. It is very charming. The indigo dye of hemp has adhered back. It is exactly a work of art. Size:94cm/37"x 86cm/33.9"

Dramatic antique Japanese 2-section mizuya tansu (kitchen chest), made of beautifully grained keyaki (elm) wood, top section has sliding panels that open to one large compartment with one shelf, an opening door on the upper right has a very unusual wooden handle and also opens to a compartment with one self, below that are three small drawers of different sizes, along the middle of the piece are 4 larger drawers with iron warabite shaped drawer pulls, the bottom section is one large compar...

A large, very decorative blue and white Imari vase from the 19th. century with a underglaze blue mark to the base. H. : 78 Condition : No damage . There is a fiering crack from the time when this vase was produced ( which can be seen on the last enlargement ) so that it is legitim to say that this piece is in it´s perfect original condition.

An early 19th C. museum quality Japanese tabacco pouch. The exterior is decorated with a silk embroideried dragon and a large silver clasp (kanemono) in the form of a dragon chasing a flaming pearl. Complete with manju netsuke on a multi-strand silver chain. The netsuke has a silver coiling dragon chasing a flaming pearl and an Ivory surround. The interior is leather-lined, with a double pouch. Excellent condition considering the age. The pouch is 5-1/2 inches by 3-1/2 inches. The manju is 2-1/...

One of the very best - mabe even the best Ming Minyao blue and white large dish seen whereever so far. If anyone knows a better example, please show me. Middle Ming Dynasty The superb execution of the Kilin motiv together with the extremely, strong most amazing Cobalt blue points to the Xuande period ( 1426 - 1435 ) Well potted, very white clay and glaze, and a with the best kind of Cobalt blue superb executed decoration. A piece of superlatives ! D : 31,5 cm. Condition : A short very fin...

Beautiful antique Japanese fubako (letterbox), black lacquer ground with roses in raised gold and silver, lidded box , interior with clouds of dense nishiji, tiny squares of gold, Meiji Period (1868-1912). Size: 23" long x 6 3/4" wide x 4 1/2" high

This is a gorgeous hagi-isho juban ( under kimono ) which is made of many kinds of silk such as plain silk with katazome ( stencil-dyeing ), silk crepe with itajime ( board-clamp-dyeing ) and katazome ( stencil-dyeing ) and shibori ( tie-dyeing ), wild silk and so on. This piece was exhibited in the show in Japan. It has thin cotton lining inside. Late Edo or early Meiji period ( ca. mid 19th C to early 20th C ). In excellent condition except for a few tiny moth holes. 122cm x 131cm 48" x 51.6"...

A Very Rare and Fine Inlaid Celadon Cup and Cover: Korea, Koryo period, 12th -13th century, It is a very rare as a Koryo celadon inlaid cylindrical shaped cup and cover(lid) without any damage, and decorated in black and white inlaid with a chrysanthemum in a geometric square design in the double lined on the circular body set on a recessed foot, and also the lid is inlaid with 4 chrysanthemum florets in black and white slip under fine clear bluish grey celadon glaze. This type of c...

A green glazed "celadon" ware vase with flattened pear-shaped body made in the Longquan kilns, Zhejiang province, circa 1450-1550, during the middle Ming dynasty. The shape is probably in imitation of ring handled bronze vessles of similar form which have been produced in China since the Yuan dynasty. There is moulded floral decoration to the body and a plantain leaf design around the neck. On each side of the vase are six-lobed cartouches containing the Chinese characters "shou" (longevity) and...

Ming dynasty square shape jarlet decorated with four panel of flowers.Size:8,8cm high.6,8cm wide.jar in good conditions with very small chip on the mouth and little unglazed at the body.

Early 18th century tea bowl and saucer, decorated in "imari" style in under glaze blue and over glaze iron red, depicting four-clawed dragons amongst cloud scrolls in pursuit of flaming pearls. This item was made for export to Europe during the reign of the Yongzheng emperor (1723-1735). Condition - there is a 0.6 inch (1.5 cm) hair line running from the saucer dish rim (see enlargements 5 and 6); there is the usual rim fritting and there is wear to the over glaze gilding. Saucer dish 4.75 inche...

A daimyo’s firefighting wool jacket with a Kiri-no-mon crest, chest protector baring the same crest. It has a silk liner decorated with old marble dye. Dated from late Edo period (1603-1868),

Japanese could not produce wool of their own during the Edo period. Totally depending on Nanban trading, wool was pretty rare and pricey commodity. The liner for this jacket is also unusual. This is our first and only antique marble dyed fabric ever. The technique of marble dye existed in...

Aweidah Gallery is pleased to offer this ancient very rare museum quality Roman - Egyptian pottery FROG oil lamp with a star potter's mark on the backside, dating to around 200 AD

THIS LAMP WILL SURELY MAKE A MAJOR ADDITION TO THE FINEST OIL LAMP COLLECTION, A REAL MASTERPIECE

Measurements: Length: 8 cm - Width: 6.5 cm

Condition: Excellent archaeological condition, not repaired and not restored very well preserved

The symbolism of the frog related to childbirth and new life

Thi...

Aweidah Gallery is pleased to offer this ancient museum quality Sumerian beads necklace, dating from 2200 - 1800 BC

Length: 44 cm

Sumerians valued jewelry as a sign of status and wealth. Among the many achievements of the Sumerians was their craftsmanship in the production of jewelry. The people of this area adorned themselves with jewelry of all kinds. They used a variety of materials for necklaces including semi-precious stones. They were carefully carved by hand or were cast in molds

Aweidah Gallery is pleased to offer this ancient museum quality Sumerian beads necklace, dating from 2200 - 1800 BC

Length: 45 cm

Sumerians valued jewelry as a sign of status and wealth. Among the many achievements of the Sumerians was their craftsmanship in the production of jewelry. The people of this area adorned themselves with jewelry of all kinds. They used a variety of materials for necklaces including semi-precious stones. They were carefully carved by hand or were cast in molds

Aweidah Gallery is pleased to offer this ancient museum quality Sumerian beads necklace, dating from 2200 - 1800 BC

Length: 43 cm

Sumerians valued jewelry as a sign of status and wealth. Among the many achievements of the Sumerians was their craftsmanship in the production of jewelry. The people of this area adorned themselves with jewelry of all kinds. They used a variety of materials for necklaces including semi-precious stones. They were carefully carved by hand or were cast in molds

Description:
A Changsha ewer was preserved in a very fine condition.
Being applied on the surface with low-relief grapevine motifs and highlighted with brown glaze, this ewer pot was presented in a quite decent look. Some degradations and fret were yielded due to long time of age.
But the overall condition is stable and firm.
Changsha wares have long been appraised and were noticeable for the strong characteristics in authenticating the production date.
In cultural findings, ...

Beautiful antique Chinese celadon glazed plate, incised with design of flowers and scrolling vines, Ming Dynasty (early 17th century). Size: 11" wide diameter x 2" high.

Description:
An incense cylinder was carved by excellent craftsmanship.
Depicting the casual scene of a court lady reading a scroll under a pine tree while a attendant boy hidden behind the trunk reaching his head out by curiosity, the craftsman maneuvered his fine and affluent carving skill to make the picture as much detailed and pleasant as well.
The cylinder was carved in deep relief and was pierced through in some portions to allow the incense smoke to swirl out.
By a fine...

Antique Japanese Fukusa (gift cover), Kinko (Ch. Qin Gao) on a giant carp. According to old Chinese legend, only a mighty carp can climb the upstream of the Yellow River where water plunges a hundred feet, turning into a water fall. When it does happen, a carp can turn into a dragon and is able to ascend to heaven. Based on the legend, a task that seems almost impossible to attain is called ‘passing the Dragon Gate’.

Here in this Japanese fukusa, a well dressed man on the red car...

Antique Japanese Kesa with the design of chrysanthemum, lined with silk, Meiji period. Dimensions: 35 1/4" x 64"

Wonderful Japanese antique incense case, made of bamboo with very highly raised lacquer in the form of a blossoming wisteria branch, beautiful color and details including a tiny wasp, signed: Shizan, Edo/Meiji Period. 12 1/2" long x 2/3" wide.

Beautiful Chinese Han Dynasty Tomb Pottery Standing Dog Period: Han Dynasty 206 BC to 220 AD. L:12"xH:9" in good condition.

Early Satsuma Plate by Yabu Meizan Signed, Meiji Period (1868-1912)

It is 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) tall by 7.25 inches (18.4 cm) wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks except flea bite at the lip and loss of gold ( as seen in the photo).

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A beautiful Japanese silver inlaid incense bronze buner,with beautiful patina elegantly cast bronze in excellent condition. H:5-1/2"

A Japanese priest's silk ouhi (Buddhist priest's ritual arm - shoulder covering), the green/gray/black brocade silk with an overall design of cranes, pine, stylized shells, verlaid with white line divisions and asymetric gold thread kikyo (Chinese bell flower) designs, pale pink silk liner. Late Edo period. Dimensions - 11 1/8" x 54".

A Japanese silk oohi (Buddhist priest's ritual shoulder covering), deep salmon pink brocade silk with an overall design of overlapping fan shaped panels and snowflakes interspersed with daisies and Chinese bell flowers, etc; internal corners with Japanese symbols on a white ground. The ties and liner are green silk. Meiji period. Dimensions - 12 1/2" x 58 1/2".

A Set of Six Nanking Cargo 'Batavian Bamboo & Peony' tea bowl and saucer. 18th century.All in good condition.Size : Cup 8 cm diameter.saucer 13cm diameter.

A Group of Very Rare Temple’s Roof Tiles from 3 Kingdoms: Korea, Silla and Bakjae Period, 4th-6th Century, There were three dynasties in 3 Kingdom Periods (3th -7th century); Silla, Baekjae and Goguryo Dynasties. In these 8 tiles, there are 4 roof tiles from Silla dynasty and the other 4 roof tiles from Baekjae dynasty. These tiles are very very rare and in high qualities from 3 Kingdom period tiles.. These tiles were used for that periods’ temple roof. I’ve been holding these tiles...

Rare Five dynasty-Song Ding ware white glazed bowl with lipped rim. Good conditions .11,3cm diameter.