From our Chinese Blue and White Collection, a charming little export ware teacup and saucer, late Kangxi to Yongzheng Period (1700- 1735), with loosely painted floral motifs both on saucer and tea bowl, all executed in an attractive blue.

Size and Condition: Saucer 5 1/2 inches in diameter, teacup 3 1/4 inches across, 2 inches tall. Small nick to lip of teacup

From our Japanese Collection, a very fine ivory carving, Meiji Period (1868-1912), probably Tokyo School but we cannot confirm the artist, depicting an elder carrying a rabbit in a basket along with a young boy who excitedly holds up a frog...

From our Chinese Polychrome Collection, a charming and unpretentious Famille Rose teacup and saucer, Qianlong Period (1736-1795), most likely late Qianlong 1760-1785, decorated in a delicate floral pattern in Famille Rose palette, with a Batavian Brown (iron oxide) dressing on the reverse.

Size and Condition: The saucer is 5 inches in diameter, the teacup 2 7/8 inches across, 1 1/2 inches tall. Small inconsequential nick to footrim of teacup essentially perfect.

From our Early Chinese Collection, a large Machang Phase jar from the Majiayao Culture (2300 - 2000 BC), originating from what is now Gansu province, China. Of well-known and documented form, this fascinating vessel is approximately 4,000 years old and comes with an Oxford TL test. Larger and better potted than is usually found, it is painted with anthropomorphic designs in purplish-black mineral pigments typical of these wares...

From our Chinese Polychrome Collection, a high quality Rose Medallion plate, 19th century either Tongzhi Period (1862-1874) or Guangxu Period (1875-1908). Executed in the typical palette of pinks, blues, greens, yellows, whites and gilt with four individual cartouches: Two contain various figures usually representing scenes from either The Romance of the Western Chamber or The Dream of Red Mansions, the other two contain birds and foliage...

From our Chinese Polychrome Collection, a high quality Rose Medallion plate, 19th century either Tongzhi Period (1862-1874) or Guangxu Period (1875-1908). Executed in the typical palette of pinks, blues, greens, yellows, whites and gilt with four individual cartouches: Two contain various figures usually representing scenes from either The Romance of the Western Chamber or The Dream of Red Mansions, the other two contain birds and foliage...

From our Chinese Blue and White Collection, a very high quality 19th century ginger jar done in the "1000 Antiques" design against a "cracked ice" ground, either Tongzhi (1862-1874) or Guangxu Period (1875-1908). One could be forgiven for thinking this piece is Kangxi (1662-1722) given the high quality of the paste, the high quality of the underglaze cobalt blue, and the proficiency of the painting. Indeed, if Kangxi, it should be two-three times our price...

A beautiful 19th/20th C. Japanese gold & silver inlaid black bronze incense burner,with beautiful patina elegantly cast bronze in excellent condition. H:5" $250

Ming Dynasty, Swatow ware porcelain dish covered with a pale grey glaze and with overglaze enamel Arabic inscriptions. Diameter : 19,7 cm. Condition : Broken into 2 parts and rather successfuly re-glued because the crack is inconspicuously and there is still a nice sound when tapped.

An American Federal Fire Screen; Mahogany 3-part Folding Screen on a Two Tiered Stand (one oval shelf over a rectangular one)standing on Splayed Legs. Blue Velvet Panels with Needlework of Elk and Hunters. Dimensions; 42.5" high x 18.25" wide x 12" deep; screen 18" x 15" closed; 36.5" x 15" open. Circa 1810-1820, probably of New england origin. Very Good condition.

A Rare Early American Coin Silver Pap Boat, by John H. Connor and Garret Eoff of NY and Inscribed "Dec 25th 1834". Dimensions; 6" x 2.8755". Weight; 2.8 Troy ounces. Excellent condition.

A Pair of George II Brass Candlesticks. Trumpet Stems, Urn Nozzles and Notched Base. Dimension; 7" high. Circa 1750. Excellent condition.

Rare Old Korean Map with Beautiful Topographic Detail of Korea's many mountain ranges. The list of kings at the bottom ends with Sukjong, whose reign ended in 1720. It also has a list of distances from various places to the capital, and mileage charts of distances between various locations. Map: 42 x 24 inches, 106.5 x 61 cm; Frame: 59 x 30.25 inches, 150 x 77 cm.

A beautiful 19th/20th C. Chinese famille rose porcelain buddha with five boys, in excellent condition. H:9-1/2" Marked.

From our Chinese Blue and White Collection, a very fine and rare pair of Kangxi Mark and Period (1662 - 1722) aster dishes, ex- Christie's (see last photos for actual Christie's catalog listing), well-executed in a deep Mohammedan blue, with three aster blooms painted amidst a reserve of scrolling tendrils on shallow petal-lobed bodies...

From our Chinese Blue and White Collection, a truly once in a lifetime find, this massive and breathtaking piece is an exceptionally rare Kangxi Period (1662- 1722) blue and white porcelain fishbowl, ex-Sotheby’s, potted in classic deep U-form with rolled rim. It is very well-painted in a rich underglaze blue of the highest quality, the design depicting Chinese style flower baskets within four individual lotus shaped cartouches, each separated by reserves of stylized aster sprays...

Porcelain jar, decorated with flowers and birds. Date: Wanli (1573-1620) H. 19,5 cm Condition: excellent, only minor rim frittings

A blue and white storage jar decorated with persons in a garden.The bottom marked with a hare. The matched lid is of the same period. Transitional Tianqi) period (1620-1640) H. 18,5 cm Condition: firing crack in the bottom, chips at the footrim.

A porcelain storage jar in blue and white with decoration of persons in a garden and a hare mark at the bottom. Tianqi or Transitional period (1620-1640) H. 18 cm Condition: excellent, no chips or cracks

From our Shipwreck Porcelain Collection, a fine blue and white porcelain dish, ex-Christie's, executed in the "Boatman Pattern" from the so-called "Nanking Cargo," which is the term applied to the porcelain recovered from the wreck of the Geldermalsen that sank on January 3rd, 1752. The Geldermalsen was a cargo ship belonging to the Dutch East India Company that struck a reef on its way back from Canton China, and sank off the coast of Indonesia in the Linnga archipelago...

Ming Dynasty, Jiajing period ( 1522-1566 ) large blue and white Dish. Very nice shape, very deep and fragile potted - nearly like a bowl Extremely unusual decoration with sheep that have faces of Poruguese men. Portuguese because Portuguese were the only available models for the Jiajing potters at that time. Diameter : 31 cm. H : 6,4 cm. Condition : Perfect

From our Early Chinese Collection, an exceptional Northern Qi Dynasty Tomb Guardian (550 - 577 AD), boldly modeled in full military armor with chest and back plates, fringed mail tunics over knee guards, and battle helmet with leather side flaps. His left hand rests upon a leonine shield, the right hand would have clenched a wooden spear which has decomposed long ago...

A beautiful 19th C. Chinese sterling silver wrapped over rattan bangle with dragon flying in the clouds. In excellent conditon. D: 6-3/4".

A beautiful early 18th C. Chinese stone carving with a mythical dog motif. This stone carving is came from north/west region of China. It is a matt weight for holding the straw matt. It weights 14lbs. In excellent condition. W:10-1/2"x10-1/2"x1"

A beautiful mid 19th C. Chinese silk embroidery lady's robe. With some normal wear & frays please see the photos. Overall in it's good condition. W:54"xH:35" $

From our Chinese Polychrome Collection, a truly superb example of Qianlong Period (1736-1795) Famille Rose porcelain, depicting a lady receiving what is either wine or tea, while her female servant attends to her with a fan. The outer border is decorated with eight individual reserves executed alternatively in either puce or black, with each puce reserve so well-executed that they are essentially miniature paintings in their own right...

A BLUE AND WHITE BOTTLE VASE 18TH/19TH CENTURY Of well-potted pear shape, finely painted in great detail with a ferocious Buddhistic lion and its cub. A quite similar vase was sold at Christies London, King Street ( 2003 ) H : 42,3 cm. Condition : Perfect Provenance : Old German collection.

A fine George III Irish Silver Marrow Scoop. Hallnarked in Dublin in 1812, with the Makers Mark "CC" for Christopher Cummins. Dimensions; 9.25" long. Excellent condition.

Antique uchishiki, Japanese alter cloth, embroidered on silk satin with Chinese theme, “The Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove”. Probably from late 18th to mid 19th century. 26 3/8" x 25" (67cm x 63 1/2cm).

Condition: This is a beautiful antique textile even with some obvious damage and wear, still solid with a thick cotton backing. The wear is seen particularly on both ends of the design. This quality of needle work is seldom seen.

Five pieces 19th C. Chinese sterling silver double sided animal pendant. In it's excellent condition. Size: W:4cm for the largest one. Total weight 51g.

A beautiful 19th/20th C. Chinese porcelain famille verte green-ground figurine. In excellent condition. H: 8"

A superb wine glass enameled by William Beilby, with the additional embellishment of a gilded rim. Leaves and clusters of grapes adorn this glass, with the white enamel displaying the slight pinkish undertone which is one of the hallmarks for identification of works by Beilby.

The ogee bowl sits above a DSOT (double series opaque twist) stem which has a multi-ply spiral band outside of a pair of spiral tapes...

Beautiful Japanese antique 2-section merchant's chest, made of hinoki (Japanese cypress) wood, copper hardware including warabite shaped drawer pulls and corner bracing on each drawer, top section as 4 sliding panels with rounded horizontal slats which cover a large compartment with a single shelf (removable), the bottom section has four rows of four medium sized drawers under which is a single row of 3 larger drawers (total of 19 drawers), Meiji Period (1868-19120. Size: 65 3/4" high x 7...

Fanciful Imperial Russian Silver-Gilt and Niello Picnic Basket-form Minaudiere/Cigarette Case featuring a textured wicker designed basket held together with a niello belt, hinged top, silver link chain, made in Moscow 1895, having gilt wash interior stamped 84 standard, Makers Mark and Assayers Mark in Cyrillic. WT: 4.91 oz Size: 3 1/2"x 2 5/8"; Age appropriate wear, several small pin dots.

From our Chinese Monochrome Collection, a very fine pair of blanc de chine (dehua) fu dogs modeled as taper stick holders, either late Ming / early Shunzhi (1620-1650), or possibly early Kangxi Period (circa 1662-1690), of well-known and documented form, with each fu dog perched atop a rectangular base with a brocaded ball under its paw and a ribbon held in its mouth...

From our Southeast Asia Collection, a very fine Burmese silver alms-style bowl, late 19th century, extremely well-executed in deep repousse technique with a continuous scene of thirteen figures depicting an episode from the Burmese Jataka Tales (previous lives of the Buddha), bordered on top by a row of maw-pan floral scrolls incorporating seven chin-thei (Burmese buddhist lions), and bordered on the bottom by a row of stylized acanthus leaves...