Chinese Rose Canton porcelain serving dish with scenes of courtly life and nature, the outside is decorated with pink and oranges flowers, 19th century. Size 11" wide, 1.75" high.

Description:

A pair of bronze mirrors was intriguingly set into one piece.
As in a hidden look, the erotic motifs were only revealed when turning over the bronze plates.
They were well cast in solid form and were preserved in a latter-lade linen wood box.

Date: Qing Dynasty, 19th century.

Width: 8.5cm, Depth: 1.1cm.

Weight: 363 gram.

A Chinese buffalo horn box, the front and back panels carved deeply with writhing dragons and the sides with auspicious characters. The cover shows two confronting dragons.The quality of the carving and the condition of the box are excellent; there are a small hole in the centre of the base and one in the cover...

A sweetmeat dish consisting of 1 central hexagonal dish surrounded by 6 fan-shaped dishes. Each dish has a straight side and is decorated in the center with one of the seven gods of good fortune, shichifukujin in overglaze enamels and gold on cream colored stoneware. The central dish holds the image of the only female member of the shichifukujin: Benzaiten.

The central dish is signed on the back Gyokuzan in a red and gold cartouche...

A rare set of Chinese Sui Dynasty white glaze tray with cups. Dia. 21.5- 22cm. Condition: central pot missing, minor glaze deterioration, a line went thru the tray but not harm to any of the cups, no restore, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please inquire before ordering.

Very small, black lacquered shrine (gilded on the inside) with inside the wooden figure of the Bodhisattva Marishi-ten in three-headed form (left head is a boar's head), sitting on a lotus base carried on the backs of seven boars. In his hands he holds a branch of the asoka tree, a sword, bow and arrows. The carving is slightly abstracted, but nevertheless full of detail...

Antique Japanese fireman's pick axe (tobiguchi), made with a hardwood handle with iron bars and ring, an iron axehead and secondary tool at the bottom of the handle with a nice, aged patina. Edo period (1615-1867) Size: 23.5" length, 4" axehead

Small shrine, or zushi, in a folkish style. In a simple, square case sits Buddha Shakyamuni with a round object in his hands, possibly a jewel or an alms bowl, carved in soap stone. Shaka sits on a low pedestal. On the inside of the left door a paper label with the inscription … no shaka sonzo (Figure of the … Buddha). Height case 7 inches; height figure 3 ¼ inches. Some traces of usage to the case. Figure in good condition...

Porcelain decorated with blue and white scene motif, unglazed base. PERIOD :late Ming (1566-1643 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 6 cm tall, 13.5 cm wide. CONDITION: excellent, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations.

Chinese figure in polychrome sandstone of the Shiwan kilns seated in a slipper-shaped boat surrounded by ripples. China 19/20 century. Length 35cm.

A beautiful Snuffbox with exterior and interior painting. The lid with a French couple and the interior with wooded scene and countryside cottage. 2” diameter and about 1” in height QUILLEN ESTATE

A cute Japanese gosho ningyo doll in the form of Ebisu, one of seven fortune gods. Handpainted detail work, red and brocaded fabric is used for the clothing of the doll. Meiji to Taisho period. Size: Length: 5.5" Width: 6" Height: 9.5".

Porcelain covered with celadon glaze to the foot and decorated with floral carved motif, unglazed base. PERIOD : Yue ware 9th Century MEASUREMENTS: 16 cm wide, 5 cm tall. CONDITION : Perfect, no chips, cracks or hairlines and free from restorations.

A rare Tausug sash made in tapestry weaving, raw silk with geometric pattern and zigzag design from the Sulu Archipelago near Mindanao in the Philippines. Provenance: old Swiss collection. Condition: faded, one narrow side maybe little shortened, patina, stained, discolored, few small thin areas and one selvage with small fraying. Dimension approx.: 36 cm x 275 cm.

Yuan dynasty blue and white washer bowl, part of the rim has been damage and restored, please see picture for detail, size: 12 cm diameter.

A Chinese snuff bottle made of porcelain, painted in underglaze blue with the demon-queller Zhong Kui and a bat. The stopper is made from brown glass with a bone spoon. Condition: the stopper with a small chip, the porcelain with few tiny black spots, traces of usage. Dimension: c. 8.8 cm high.

A Blue color Porcelain Double Gourd shaped Snuff Bottle with flower carved decorations.Erly Qing period. Good conditions.it just has verry minor friting at the rim.Size :6cm height

Description:

A bronze boy was well cast in solid way.
In lying posture, the boy was half-naked revealing his hips and penis.
It was believed from the unknown custom of the Sa-Man people of north-eastern China.
Nice and warm patina was kept when sandy-feel surface was left due to long time of age.
Adhesives were preserved in the crevices.
It can be a nice brush-rest by the lying shape.

Date: 10th-12th centuries, Liao/Jing periods.

Length: 4.9cm.

Height 6.5 cm Width 5.5 cm Restorations on the minor frit on the rim. No hairlines or cracks.

Rare Chinese Eastern Han Dynasty Pottery Money Tree Base (AD 25 - 220)

This very rare and unusual moulded pottery object was made during the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25 - 220). It is the base to a "money tree" and has been excavated from Sichuan province. The coin-shedding, or money, tree is known from late Han Dynasty funerary art from the south-west of China. It was believed that if shaken, coins would fall from it...

The deity is represented standing with his hands held up. It make in cast bronze.The antique patina confirms the great age of the material. Khmer art of 12 ° or before. H: 135mm (5.3 Inches)

Pair of Lancaster sterling silver ice tongs. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1900. U-form with beaded stem and floral terminal. One jaw ovoid and scalloped with ornamental piercing; the other a cast claw with five talons. A nice early piece in this pattern, which was first produced in 1897. Fully marked including maker’s and retailer’s (Shreve & Co.) stamps. Condition: Nice definition. Taut and springy.

Height: 6 1/2 in. Weight: 1.8 troy ounces. #BY812

We usually don't buy kimonos but this is a spectacular example of the highest level of yuzen kimono art. Late Meiji Period C.1900 yuzen hand painted chirimen silk girl's kimono. Chirimen silk being the top class of silk used for kimonos. All natural dyes bringing the chysanthemum and peony flowers to life, the wisteria and butterflies woven into a museum masterpiece of textile art. Excellent condition. Height: 45" x Width:41". Shipping included.

A fine and rare Chinese Export porcelain pitcher, measuring 7 inch tall, decorated with an elegant boxed floral tree design. Item appears to be in excellent condition no chips or repairs Circa 1820s

Small shrine with the sculpture of Kishimojin, the hands folded in prayer. Plain wood with nice patina, the pupils painted black. On the back inscription in black ink. On the right door of the case inscription in black ink: Angyo Kishimosonjin, the name of the temple and the donor. The inscription on the back of the sculpture is partly the same, indicating that sculpture and case came together. Japan, early 19th century.
Height case: 7 in. (17.9 cm)...

A pair of Japanese ceramic Hibachi vessels.

Hibachi is a traditional Japanese heating device.

Age: Japan, Showa Period, Mid-20th Century
Size: Height 20.3 C.M. / Width 20.3 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.

Fine Chinese Western Han Dynasty Round Pottery Box (206 BC - AD 8)

This fine-quality round pottery box, complete with original cover, was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). It is made from a fine-grained grey pottery and quite highly-fired, both box and cover having a distinct ring when tapped. The design of this box is very simple yet also elegant and pleasing to the eye...

A fine rectangular vase or incense stick holder of slab construction with applied leonine taotie style handles to its narrow sides...

Lanna Thai wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base with gilded gold.

Age: Thailand, 19th Century
Size: Height 21 C.M. / Width 9.7 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). 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 Blue and White Porcelain Double Gourd shaped Snuff Bottle with flower decorations.Erly Qing period.found from hatcher cargo shipwreck. Good conditions.it just has verry minor friting at the rim.Size :5,7cm height

This exquisite short sword or dagger blade is a stunning example of Bronze Age craftsmanship dating back to 1500-1200 B.C. It was discovered in the North-Western Asiatic region close to the Caspian Sea. The blade is cast in one piece, with a double-edged tapering design that comes together at a pronounced central rib. The blade has a short tang that was used to attach the handle...

Hard porcelain covered with white glaze, unglazed base. PERIODE : Five Dynasties ( 10th century ) Hebei ( Ding )MEASUREMENT : Diameter : 11 cm. CONDITION : Perfect, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations.

Found in the Philippines. This vase features a six-sided ribbed body with a qingbai type glaze. The vase sits on top of a stand with a caged and pierced design which is integral to the vase. Similar examples of vases with different designs that are integrated into their stands can be seen in the book “Chinese and South-East Asian White Ware Found in the Philippines” by: The Oriental Ceramic Society of the Philippines, on page 108; exhibit 109 and 110...

A prized, finely carved GENUINE BLACK JADEITE JADE PENDANT, QING DYNASTY, depicting a Dragon chasing the Pearl. 18/19th Century, China. Good condition. Size: 2" x 1.75". Rare!

Fine Chinese Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Cocoon Jar

This pottery "cocoon" jar was made over 2,000 years ago during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). The shape, named after its similarity to the silkworm cocoon, evolved during the late Warring States period (475 - 221 BC) and then generally died out by the middle of the Western Han...

We like to offer you a very unique and rare Bakongo statue with 4 faces built as a jar.

It is made of high quality wood around 1900. It is part of the van Norten Tribal Art Collection and has been collected by the founder of the Momoyama Gallery in the 1950ies.

The protrusion in the belly is said to contain magical elements, giving the sculpture its power.

This jar belongs to any category of power figures (nkisi) serving for individual protection and well-bei...

Antique Japanese small Bizen ware water dropper in the form of a fu-dog with ball, beautiful details, minor losses, a charming piece. Size: 3 5/8" long x 2 3/4" high

Chinese Tang dynasty Changsha bowl. Diamater 12.3 cm Height 4 cm. Bowl in good condition except a crack glaze erosion. Free from any restorations or repainted.

A Song - Yuan dynasty longquan celadon ewer in melon shape and ribbed body, good condition with restoration handle and spout please see picture for detail, size: 11 cm diameter spout to handle 6 cm height.

Edo String Puppetry. Painted with ink and light pigments on paper. Signed and sealed. Circa 19th C.

The origins of Japanese string puppets date back to the early Edo period (first half of the 17th century). In the first half of the 17th century, during the reign of the third Tokugawa shogun, Iemitsu, the first generation, a man called Yuuki Magosaburo, built a string puppet theater troupe tower (*now called a theater) in a corner of Nihonbashi, Edo. ) was the beginning.

Some light m...

A Northern Chinese, polychrome, dish from the Jin dynasty; C12-13th AD. Possibly, slightly earlier, and from the Liao dynasty. Decorated with a floral motif, the interior is covered with a sancai-type glaze, whilst the exterior show it's buff-coloured paste. Diameter, 14.8 cm Condition; area of missing glaze to the interior; see photo. Some small abrasions to the rim. To keep our costs to a minimum, and pass the savings to our customers, we are only permitted to post a single photo o...

The Merritt is an original brass corkscrew dating from the early 1900’s and mounts to a bar top or table and is a non -clamp version and with a dark- wood handle. The bass is stamped “The Merritt”, M & C. Age: Early 1900's Condition is indicated with its age and is in good working order. The photos indicate the signs of age. Size: 17” length & 23-2/4” Expanded Plate 5” dia. ...

Snuff bottle carved in soft duan stone. Carved in the shape of a spearhead. Simple but very elegant. No stopper. Height. 71mm

This remarkable artifact is an ancient bronze short sword or dagger blade, originating from the Holy Land during the Bronze Age (1500-1200 B.C.). The blade boasts a tapering double-edged design with a medial ridge, which would have made it an incredibly effective weapon in battle. The short tang attached to the handle makes it easy to wield and maneuver, allowing its user to strike with precision and agility.

It's fascinating to think that this weapon existed during the time of Moses and m...

Wooden figure of an unidentified patriarch of one of the many Buddhist sects, sitting on a double base. He sits in the classic posture with the soles of his feet laid together. From underneath his left sleeve pops out a ryui scepter. His widely spread-out red garment is decorated with flower designs in gold, as are the sides of the upper part of the base he is sitting on. His head is covered with a black cloth with traces of flower decoration in gold. Although to date unidentified, the garment a...

A “wood-grain carving” figure of a minogame, a turtle with a long tail of algae growing from its carapace. Carved out of Jindai-sugi (Japanese cedar wood) in such a way that the wood grain accentuates the skin on the legs and head, the protrusions of the carapace and the algae.

Unsigned. Meiji era, early 20th century, Japan

L 18 x W 8.25 x H 3.75 in.

Few scuffs and dents that do not disturb the beauty of the piece.

Jindai sugi wood is old wood from the Japanese ced...

Antique Japanese carved bamboo kakehana, wall vase for flowers. This section of bamboo has been carved with the figure of Quanyin (Kannon). The Goddess of Mercy is seen floating amidst storm clouds, ribbons of lightening streaking across the sky around her. There is a small rectangular hole in the back of the vase so it can hang from a hook or nail in the wall.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 8" high x 2" wide

Qajar oval portrait of a young couple. Mid 19th century. Oil on canvas mounted on fabric on card with black mount. Image 29x24.5 cm. Areas of retouching. Can be viewed in central London by appointment.

A fine root wood figure depicting an aged Daoist Immortal, holding a ruyi scepter in one hand and standing on a high rock surrounded by waves in an imaginary sea . The head of the Immortal is partly carved while the body and partly the stand are naturally shaped. Made of two parts fixed together. Ming Dynasty, 17th cent. H. 20,5 cm. Condition: very good patina with some wear .

The delicate form with a round body on a narrow pedestal base, and narrow neck with pitcher spout and curved scrolled handle. The body is depicting Dionysus the Olympian god of wine, pleasure, festivity, holding a cup of wine. He is accompanied by a troop of Satyrs and Maenads. The panel above is with young cupids, in the center of the near the shoulder is a three-dimensional angel, beneath the spout is an upside-down cupid with arms wrapped around the spout, and on the opposite side of the spou...

Antique Thai Buddhist amulet, Phra Somdej "King of Amulets". The amulet itself is made of baked clay in the form of a seated Buddha or Bodhisattva. It is enclosed in an unusually fine silver metal case with intricate incised designs. Phra Somdej are important in that they are believed to bring the wearer wealth, good health, good fortune, social and romantic success, Karmic merit, and protection from harm or danger.

Age: Mid 19th century

Dimensions: 1 1/2" high x 1" wide x...

Pair of Rare Chinese Sui / Early Tang Dynasty Pottery Ladies

These fine and very rare pottery ladies were made during either the Sui Dynasty (AD 581 - 518) or the early part of the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). They are made from a fine-grained grey pottery and are particularly well-detailed; note the detail of the faces, the hairstyle, the folds of the clothing with the very long sleeves. Traces of the original "cold painted" surface pigment remain. 

Height 25.5 cm. Fine condition with...

Circa 1900, Chinese export enamel trough planter with floral scenes in rock garden on a custom wood stand. The glaze on the exterior ground is a lovely pale turquoise, while the interior is a darker contrasting turquoise. The rim features fret key pattern in a vibrant translucent royal blue and the metal trim is silver which has darkened over time. In excellent condition, the planter measures 8" long, 5.5" wide, and 2.5" high. On stand measures just under 3.5".

Small cast iron tea-pot. One side is decorated with lotus flowers, the other side is without any decoration. The spout is doubled in bronze, the handle is in copper as well as the lid which has a decoration of small rounds in light relief of different patina, perhaps formerly gilded. The grip button is in silver plated copper and shakudo. It is likely that this type of jug was also used for alcohol as specified on the invoice issued by the seller in Kyoto which dates it to 1850. Good condition, ...

Bird’s Nest sterling silver egg spoon. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1880. Leafing twig stem and nest terminal lain with 3 eggs. Bowl elongated oval and gilt with monogram engraved on verso. Marks include maker’s stamp from last quarter of 19th century. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 1/2 x W 1 in. #BY578

Antique Japanese set of 4 wagon wheels. The smaller wheels have 12 spokes while the larger ones have 14. The central hub and outside edges of each wheel is lined with iron.

Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Size: 21.75-24" L x 7" H

A Pair of superb quality antique, 1900 A.D. English Sterling Silver Gilt Anointing Spoons. These are replicas of the spoons from the Edward VII and his wife Alexandra Coronation Regalia, as The King and The Queen of the United Kingdom and the British Empire, on August 9, 1902. From what I've read, holy oil is poured from the Ampulla, which is in the form of a gold eagle, into the spoon. The spoon is then applied by the Archbishop to the new sovereigns head, breast and palms.

Each of the spoo...

Kapala lid in embossed copper and gilded with mercury technic.Dimension: 96x103x35mm Good condition, slightly worn gilding on the reliefs. Beautiful old patina. Tibet 19th century or before.

Four lugs jar decorated with white glaze on the body, unglazed base. PERIOD : Song Dynasty(960-1279 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 7.5 cm width, 6.5 cm height CONDITION: excellent, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations.

A fine Chinese Zhao Dynasty Two Handle Vase from the warring states phase b.c. 475-221. Measuring about 4” x 5”