A Meiping shape vase. The well potted porcelain body decorated with the incised decor of a dragon and covered with a very nice, intensive yellow glaze. Underglaze cobalt blue six character Guangxu mark. Qing Dynasty, Guangxu period ( 1875 - 1908 )
H : 14,3 cm. Condition : Perfect
Rare and nice longquan celadon small jar and cover. Song dynasty. Good conditions. 8cm body diameter, 7cm high.
Antique Japanese keyaki (elm) wood plaque inlaid with a mixed metal scene of two monkeys, A large monkey dressed in a happi coat sits on a branch of a blossoming peony plant, in one hand he holds a lotus blossom on a long stem at the top of which another tiny monkey hangs on like a flag...
Longquan celadon washer bowl with fluted shape.Crackeled glaze. Free from any restorations. 11cm diameter. Yuan Dynasty.
Longquan celadon washer bowl with fluted shape.Crackeled glaze. Free from any restorations. 11cm diameter. Yuan Dynasty.
A very fine and detailed piece inlaid with silver and copper. In the center a sitting Tirthankara. Beautiful wear and patina due to centuries of worshipping. H. 13 cm. Provenance: private collection Belgium.
From Maharashtra or Karnataka. H. 14 cm. The 23rd Tirthankara is symbolized by the cobra, which is modeled on the back of the figure.
Provenance: private collection Belgium.
Lacquer screen with famille rose figures and carved stand
Mid-19th century
Tongzhi period, Qing dynasty
Hardwood, lacquer, and porcelain with famille rose enamels
H: 55 cm W: 34.5 cm
Perfect condition; some expected age wear on the enamels
From a private collection in Asheville, North Carolina
I've never seen a second. Huge screen made from excellent and sturdy hardwood...
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American market teapot with four saucers
Late 18th century
Qianlong period, Qing dynasty
Porcelain with overglaze enamels
W: 23 cm H: 14 cm (teapot) D: 14.4 cm(saucers)
Teapot sprout broken and repaired. Saucers with rim hairlines (2 with 1 hairline, 1 with 3, and 1 with 2).
From a Portsmouth, Rhode Island estate...
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Figural creamer with famille rose enamels
Mid-19th century
Tongzhi period, Qing dynasty
Porcelain with famille rose enamels; Jingdezhen ware
W: 15.5 cm H: 8.5 cm
Perfect condition, some minute wear on enamels
From a East Dennis, MA private collection
Tongzhi period porcelain is well-known for domestic and export wares bearing the “wu shuang pu” (narrative without a double) in illustrated and written...
Japanese Meiji Period Musha Ningyo (Boys' Day Doll) depicting the legendary Emperor Ojin, seated in court attire and wearing dramatic cream brocades and lacquered armor, a fan in his right hand and wearing a classic gold eboshi cap. His face is finely carved with a regal expression. A rare and fine example. 18.5h x 20w inches, 47h x 51w cm.
Japanese Bronze Incense Burner of a Monkey. A wonderful stylized casting of a hanging monkey. A special work of art. 10.5 inches, 26.5 cm.
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Teapot with overglaze enamels
Mid-18th century
Qianlong period, Qing dynasty
Porcelain with overglaze enamels
H: 23.5 cm W: 17.5 cm
Nearly perfect condition: one small chip on lid, no further damage
From a Yarmouth, MA estate
It's so rare these days to be able to find 18th century Chinese teapots in good shape: they are usually missing the lid, or the handle and sprout is broken...
Blue and white plate with incised border
Early 18th century
Kangxi-Yongzheng period, Qing dynasty
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue; Jingdezhen ware
D: 23 cm
Perfect condition
Purchased from the famous Boston dealer, Polly Latham
I think this plate is absolutely charming. The carved / incised borders add a nice touch. Excellent shade of blue and excellent glaze give this piece a crisp, rather refreshing aesthetic...
Famille rose brushwasher in millefleur pattern
mid-late 19th century
Tongzhi-Guangxu period, Qing dynasty
Porcelain with famille rose enamels; Jingdezhen ware
D: 14.5 cm H: 10 cm
Good condition: some chips on one of the chilong's legs
From a Cape Cod, MA estate
This piece could either be considered a brushwasher or a vase in the “apple zun” shape...
Figural Tureen with Canton Famille Rose Enamels
mid-19th century
Daoguang Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with overglaze famille rose / Canton Enamels
W: 24.5 cm L: 20 cm H: 10 cm
Nearly perfect condition: no hairlines or repairs, some chips on the foot rim, age wear to enamels
From a York, Maine estate
Early Canton-painted “rose medallion” wares are always such a delight...
A late Ming Dynasty, most probably Jiajing period dish with a very rare underglaze cobalt blue decoration of Kui Xing, the God of Literature.
The cobalt blue is excellent. The glaze is excellent and the representation of Kui Xing is most appealing ( please regard the images ). Jingdezhen ware. Diameter : 10,8 cm. Condition : Perfect
A rare large well potted Longquan ware lotus bowl with a pale bluegreen Celadon glaze. Late southern Song Dynasty ( 13th. century ) Zhejiang ( Longquan )
Diameter : 16,3 cm. H : 7,5 cm.
Condition : Perfect with no chip, no crack. Some glaze degradations.