This is an exceptional Japanese Satsuma cabinet Vase. The intense work is reminiscent to that of Yabu Meizan, Meizan or even Seikozan. The decorations are very rich and intricate . The vase features three bands work. One of children, a band with monkeys and then people surround the vase. It is divided by another band of rich enameled brocade and geometric designs. Further up the vase is a unique gilded ground with scrolling vines with small more well done children mixed in an about...

A turquoise biscuit-glazed stoneware, or possibly porcelain, Okinomo of a tiger made in Japan in the late Edo period (1600-1868). ...

Chinese Yixing Teapot Inscribed & Signed

Description & Size: 7.62 x 19.05 x 13.97 cm (3" x 7.5" x 5.5") height & wide with & without spout & handle

Age: 19th - 20th Century

Production: Handcrafted

This is a rare size & shape of a Chinese yixing zhisa pottery teapot handcrafted with a single hole & an inscription on both side of the top of the teapot. It has a mark & signed on the inside of the teapot & a seal mark on the base...

You are looking at an antique temple carving showing Ganesh and Shiva.

It was made in the 19th.century and has been inside a Hindu temple in Himachal Pradesh for decades.

Good condition with the size 51 cm height x 28 cm width.

Shipping included.

This is Japanese porcelain vase from one of the great Meiji artists. It is signed Kawamoto Hansuke. The vase has a wonderful stout shape and is very heavy. It has what appears to be several firing flaws or just an unusual design to several of the flowers. The vase measures 7 1/4 tall and is 7 1/2 inches wide.

A properly dressed Chinese woman would wear a pair of leggings to cover her lower legs from the bottom of her skirt to the top of her lotus shoes. The leggings would be tied into place with a hand woven sash made specifically for that purpose. These lotus shoe accessories are now rare and very hard to find. See my listing TC236 and ZTC233. This pair of leggings are purple satin weave fabric with ribbon and silk embroidered trim at the cuffs. There is some ares of fade on the basic fabric.

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase w Rooster & Hen c19th

Description & Size: 15.24 x 6.35 cm (6" x 2.5") height & wide

Age: Meiji Period

Production: Handcrafted

This is a beautifully crafted Japanese cloisonné enamel vase w a rooster & hen c19th Century. The vase is decorated with fine silver wires with a rooster & hen surrounded by multiple colorful flowers with black enamel background. It's mounted with bright brass top rims & base...

Chawan in Raku style, made in dry lacquer technique (kanshitsu) simulating ceramic. The lacquer is applied in such a way that you see small crevices and patches of red and brownish black lacquer in the same way we see it in Raku ware. Japan, Meiji era.

H ca. 3 ½ inches, dia. Ca. 4 ½ inches.

Excellent condition.

Comes with brocade pouch and plain wooden box.

Chinese Silver DRAGONS Tea Tray Signed TUCKCHANG

Description & Size

52.07 x 41.91 x 28.95 x 2.54 cm (20.5" x 16.5" x 11.4" x 1) length with & without handle & width & height

Weight: 1610 gram (56.79 oz)

Production: Handcrafted, Etched, & Hand Hammered

This is a finely handcrafted old Chinese silver tea tray by TUCKCHANG c19th Century. It's constructed with thick silver gauge with good weight...

Japanese Silver Sake Ewer c19th Century

Description & Size: 12.06 x 5.71 cm (4.75" x 2.25") height & wide

Weight: 126 gram (4.44 oz)

Age: Meiji Period

Production: Handcrafted

This is a nicely crafted Japanese silver sake ewer with cherry tree & cherry blossoming flowers with a bird. The top flare & bottom is designed with chrysanthemum flowers with hand hammered background...

Japanese Pair Cloisonne Vases w Wisteria & Hydrangea

Description & Size: (9.75" x 4.2") height & wide

Age: Meiji Period

Production: Handcrafted

This is a large & beautiful pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases decorated with fine silver wires of wisteria, Hydrangea & red flowers on black background. Both vases are mounted with brass rims & bases...

Japanese Pair Cloisonne Vase w Iris Wisteria Flowers

Description & Size: 12.06 x 5.84 cm (4.75" x 2.3") height & wide

Age: Meiji Period

Production: Handcrafted

A nice pair of Japanese cloisonné vases made with fine silver wires Iris & Wisteria flowers and a black background during the Meiji Period. Both vases are mounted with brass on the rims & bases. There are some baked pits as commensurate with the earlier enamel production...

Height: 4 cm (1.7 in)
Width: 2.9 cm (1.1.in)

Chinese toggle seal of a Dog of Foo with carved seal to the base; natural material; circa 18th century; good condition

A pair of candlesticks with a dark blue ground decorated with gilt insects and raised beaded rings. Though unmarked this is a color and decoration that was made by Masons from about 1815 to 1825. 8 inches tall and 5 inches diameter at the base. (20 cm tall and 13 cm diameter at base).

Condition: No chips, cracks, hairlines or repairs...

This is a very attractive Japanese cloisonne vase by a rare artist. The vase is not signed but the work is very unique. A signed Goto vase with very similar work can be seen on page 79 of the book Japanese Cloisonne by Coben and Ferster. We used to own that vase and the mate that went to it. This vase we believe was created by Goto. It is larger with more of the flower and branch decorations. This vase is very heavy and has very thick layer of high gloss enamel...

Zushi with beautiful hardware on the front; inside the figure of Yakushi Nyorai (medicine Buddha), sitting on a high lotus throne, holding the medicine jar in his left hand and with his right hand making the gesture of picking medical herbs. He is surrounded by 16 rakan, painted onto the inside of the doors (not decals). On the mardorla behind his head two apsara are painted, playing the sho and the flute. High quality carving. Wood decorated in mineral colors and gold...

A commemorative plaque carved with oak from the barque (three masted sailing ship) the Mary Moore which operated as a tea clipper until the end of the 19th Century. The Mary Moore was built by Stephen & Sons (Glasgow) in 1868 and was registered in Maryport, Cumberland, North West England. In 1887 she was re-fitted and her hull was clad with metal. It was presumably at this time that the plaque was crafted. Condition: it has split in two, possibly in the 19th century and is held togethe...

Finely crafted German porcelain cabinet plate, 9.75 inches in diameter, from late 19th/early 20th century period, Berlin mark on reverse. Condition Report; Sign of age wear to the painting.

Finely crafted German porcelain cabinet plate, 9.75 inches in diameter, from late 19th/early 20th century period, Berlin mark on reverse. Condition Report; Sign of age wear to the painting.

Nayarit Male Drummer. 3 3/4" by 2 1/4" CA. 300 B.C. to 500 A.D. Nice intact example . Black stripping on the drum and marked with a black painted waist band.

Colima Flat Male, 7 1/2" by 4". CA. 300 B.C. 500 A.D. Repaired break right arm with break line showing, otherwise intact. This is a very nice gingerbread man. Does not include stand.

Colima Flat Large Female 9 1/2" by 5 1/2" CA. 300 B.C. to 500 A.D. Right leg reattached with break line showing, otherwise intact. This is a very nice early example, showing double pin hole piercing for each eye. She wears a unique head turban that flows continuously from the head wrap to drape over both shoulders. The piece is well shaped and detailed ,with an exceptional lifted and formed butt that is atypical for flats.

Maya Jade Head, 1 7/8 " by 7/8" . CA. 500 A.D. to 900 A.D. On custom made steel display stand. The head is an ovoid shape, pierced with an ancient drilled hole for suspension. The piece was carved in the round. Beautiful deep dark green on over 3/4 of the head encompassing the left, frontal and partial right side, with a light green on the remaining 1/4 on the right side. Provenance: Ex. James Muriden collection.

Height: 2 cm (0.75 in)
Length: 3.6 cm (1.5 in)
Depth: 4.1 cm (1.7 in)

Japanese netsuke of a monkey on a chestnut; natural material; typical early angular form; circa late 18th/early 19th century; good condition with old patina

Height: 2.7 cm (1.1.in)
Length: 3.6 cm (1.4 in)
Depth: 1.4 cm (0.9 in)

Japanese porcelain netsuke of Hotei by Hirado with the stamp signature of Masakazu; circa early 19th century; good condition

Height: 3.8 cm (1.5 in)
Length: 5.6 cm (2.2 in)
Depth: 2.7 cm (1.1 in)

Japanese marine material netsuke of a goose with a millet spray; double inlaid eyes; signed; circa Edo Period; good condition

Japanese Silver Pair Vase Mille-fleur Thousand Flowers Marked & Signed

Description & Size: 13.33 x 15.24 x 12.06 cm (5.25" x 6" x 4.75") height & wide with & without handle & at the body

Weight: 619 gram (21.83 oz)

Age: Meiji Period c19th Century

Production: Handcrafted

This is a rare & beautiful pair of Japanese Silver Vase Mille-fleur Thousand Flowers designed in the Early Meiji Period c19th Century with wide shaped handles draping ov...

From our European Collection, a very fine Napoleon III gilt bronze mounted lacquer side cabinet, late 19th century. Elegantly constructed with black lacquered wood, gilded bronze adornments along the top, side, and bottom friezes, and a wonderful central bronze plaque of frolicking cherubs, all surmounted by a veined off-white marble top that appears to be original. Comes with original functioning key.

Size and Condition" 41 inches in height, 34 inches in depth; 16inches in depth. Overa...

A small, possibly unique, hand painted pitch pine Arts and Crafts style plaque . It is painted in 19th Century 'Romantic' style depicting a red sun framed with turquoise fruiting pomegranate branches and containing an intense, passionate poem or 'prayer'to the sun. This item was probably created in the last quarter of the 19th Century, circa 1875-1900. Condition: very good - there is wear to the gold painted highlighting and lettering; no further damages or losses and no restoration.. ...

Sculpture of Shomen Kongo, standing with 6 arms, holding ghanta and sword, bow and arrow, halberd and chakra. Shomen Kongo protects against demons and diseases. Wood stained black, with metal parts. Japan, Edo period, shortly after 1800.
H ca. 11 inches.
Sword missing, few traces of usage. All in all very good condition.

DESCRIPTION: This wonderful Chinese bamboo basket is one of the nicest we've ever offered. Pleasing in form and expertly handcrafted, the entire basket is tightly woven from bamboo strips in various sizes, forming a pleasing design. Chinese characters are found inside the removable, cone-shaped lid. Three long bent bamboo strips form the handle. Very attractive and in excellent condition. DIMENSIONS: 24" high including handle (61 cm) x 18" diameter (45.7 cm).

Small shrine holding the image of the Buddha Dainichi Nyorai, sitting on a lotus base, before a circular mandorla. Doors decorated on the inside with an exquisitely painted motif of star-shaped flowers. Wood decorated in mineral colors and gold. Very high quality. Thin metal for mandorla and crown. Japan, Edo period, 18th century.
H of case ca. 5 inches.
Most of the crown missing, some traces of usage but all in all in excellent condition.

Nine small brass weights originating from the African Gold Coast. The top decorated with different geometric ornaments as spirals, waves, swastika - one in the shape of a pyramid. Used for weighing gold dust which for centuries was the currency of the region. Condition: fine. Dimension: pyramid: 2.7 cm x 2.8 cm x 2 cm.

Nine small brass weights originating from the African Gold Coast. The top decorated with different geometric ornaments as spirals, waves, swastika etc. Used for weighing gold dust which for centuries was the currency of the region. Largest weight adjusted to standard with lead. Condition: fine. Dimension: largest: 3.2 cm x 3.4 cm.

A rare pair of Rambervillers Ceramique stoneware vases with characteristic thick metallic lustre glaze and mounted on fitted gilt bronze stands. These items were probably made shorly after the establishment of the Rambervillers pottery, circa 1905-1910, and bear the incised signature of its founder Alphonse Cytere. Condition: excellent - no damages and no repairs or restoration. 26cm (10.25 inches) high.

Hanging scroll. Benzaiten mandala. The eight-armed deity, bearing arms and a coiled snake (the deity Ugajin) on her head, sits on a lotus-leaf-seat, flanked by Daikoku and Bishamonten. Before her are the 15 disciples, or jugo doji, above her the sun and the moon.
Ink, mineral colors and gold on silk. Japan, Muromachi period, around 1500.
Painted area: H 38 3/8 in. x W 18 5/8 in.
Few horizontal creases, but all in all in excellent condition.

A similar painting of Benzaiten and...

From our European Collection, a truly superb Victorian era marquetry inlaid credenza, late 19th century circa 1865-1890. This amazing example is a masterpiece of old world craftsmanship, intricately inlaid using at least 4 different types of wood, which we believe are most likely ebony, amboyna, tulipwood and fruitwood. The credenza features inlay to the side, top, and bottom friezes, as well as to the central door panel, all raised on a shaped plinth base, flanked by glass doors on either side,...

Bronze sculpture of a Dakini, dancing on a human body on a lotus base. Two part cast. Khmer, Bayon style, 19th century or later.
H ca. 13 inches. Excellent condition.

Ex Doris Wiener, New York

Small shrine containing the figure of the sitting 11 headed Kannon, holding a flask in his left hand, his head crowned with the 10 heads of the different Buddhist deities, including Amida. He is sitting on a lotus throne that holds inside the figure of a reclining lion. The back of the zushi has a small moveable segment (now glued shut) that is supposed to reveal something in the base of the Kannon. The doors are decorated with inscribed ihai or ancestral tablets set in a field of autumn flowers...

Set of 5 graduated Bronze Opium Weights, early 19th Century,all with asterix marking, good condition, the largest measuring 3.5 cm high and the smallest 2 cm. high. Total weight 243 gr. Octagonal base.

Spectacular 19th Century Japanese Bamboo Ikebana Basket. A real masterpiece. 39.5 inches (100cm) tall, 11 inches (28cm) wide.

Each saki cup of this set of 6 has hand painted flower or foliage in the inside. The set is Japanese lacquerware from Meiji period.

Small shrine with a wooden sculpture of Jizo, standing with a jewel in one hand (which are missing), his staff (which is missing) in the other. Here he is represented as Danda Jizo, assisting those who are suffering in hell and saving small children from the wheel of rebirth. The paintings on the doors show naked children chased by demons in hell. Polychromed wood with delicate details. Metal madorla. Japan, late Edo period, around 1800.
Height zushi: ca. 7 ½ inches.
Paintings on the...

A superb and top quality example of Austro-Hungarian glassmaking at its finest. This is a set of six shell shaped cranberry glass nut dishes c1900 with crisp molding and lush encrusted gold decoration. Attributed to Moser, this set is certainly of the expected quality but we can't definitively confirm this. The set consists of the deep 9-1/2" long and 7-1/8" wide master nut bowl as well as five matching 4-1/2" long and 3-3/8" wide individual nut bowls. The allover hand applied gold decoratio...

Chinese Yixing Red DRAGON SEAL Teapot Marked

Description & Size

18.41 x 13.97 cm (7.25" x 5.5") height with & without handle

15.24 x 11.43 cm (6" x 4.5") wide with & without spout

Age: Late 19th Century

Production: Handcrafted

This is a nice form & shape of a Chinese yixing zhisa pottery teapot made in the late 19th Century. It's handcrafted of the red zhisa clay with multiple holes & mounted with bright beautiful brass on...

Japanese Satsuma MORIAGE Dragon Teapot

Description & Size: 20.32 x 17.78 x 12.7 cm (8" x 7" x 5") height wide with & without spout & handle

Weight: 736 gram (25.96 oz)

Age: Meiji Period c19th

Production: Handcrafted & Painted Enamel

This is a rare Japanese Satsuma moriage dragon teapot made during the Meiji Period c19th Century. The Satsuma teapot is elaborately painted with moriage enamel paint through the lid & body. It's designed ...

JAPANESE SATSUMA TEA POT w FESTIVAL Signed

Description & Size

13.97 x 6.35 cm (5.5" x 2.5") height with & without handle

16.51 x 15.24 cm (6.5" x 6") wide with & without spout

Weight: 388 gram (13.68 oz)

Age: Meiji Period 19th, Production: Handcrafted

This a beautifully crafted Japanese Satsuma teapot design with a tripod legs & meticulously painted with a festival celebration. It’s painted with exceptional detail of ind...

Pair of Chinese small stone lions, wonderfully carved with great detail and expression, traces of color, each lion is carved standing on a little stone platform, Ming Dynasty. Size: 7" high x 4" wide x 5 1/2" deep.

Exceptional Type 10 Mezcala Figure. 5 1/2" x 2 1/2" x 1 1/2" CA. 1500-300 B.C. This very mint gray stone figure has no modern day chips or marks, it does have the classic upper top of the head fracture area. This figure has a very nice plumpness to it. It comes with a custom made black metal stand. Mineral and root marks over all.

Very Nice Pregnant Jalisco Figure, San Juanito Style. 8" x 4 3/8" x 3". CA. 200 B.C. to 500 A.D. Early type with coffee bean eyes, wearing ear tassels. Painted with a light brown slip and red skirt or pants. Small chip to nose and stabilized hairline crack in the crouch area, otherwise intact.

Large Colima Redware, Sitting Male Figure, without a phallus. 16" x 9" x 6" Ca. 200 B.C. to 500 A.D. Significant mineral deposits overall. Repairs to the upper head and facial areas, and pelvic region. Lower body incised lines, that appear to be pants. A very nice example.

Chinese square stand, simple elegant lines, made of huanghuali wood with beautiful grain, Republic Period. Size: 18" high x 17" wide x 17" deep.

Chinese Yixing Zisha Teapot (2nd) c19th Marked & Signed

Description & Size: (4.25 x 6.6" x 4.25") height & wide with spout & handle & base

Age: Late 19th Century

Production: Handcrafted

This is a second Chinese yixing zisha teapot with a brownish color patina in the Late 19th Century. It's designed with a square base, spout & handle. The square lid comes with a square finial with only a single incised. It has an archaic pictogram design of anci...

Chinese Yixing Zisha Teapot c19th Marked & Signed

Description & Size: 11.43 x 17.27 x 10.92 cm (4.5" x 6.8" x 4.3) height & wide with spout & handle & base

Weight: 470 gram (16.57 oz)

Age: Late 19th Century, Production: Handcrafted

This is a nice dark brown patina Chinese yixing zisha teapot of the late 19th Century. It's interesting designed with a square flat base with a square curved spout & handle. The lid is also square with a nice incised ...

This traditional tribal comb would be worn for festival by Yao ethnic minority woman of Southern China. The comb was carved from sections of bone which are held together with a twining technique. The bone sections are tatooed with traditional Yao design pattern. The comb alone is 5.5 inches long and 3 inches wide. The combined length with the pompom and tassels is almost 12 inches long.

Chinese canton enamel box with slightly domed lid. The sides and top finely painted with scholars in landscape setting in famille rose palette. Interior with turquoise enamel. Condition: good - considering the delicate nature of enamel, rim of box with two very small retouchings and and sides of lid with three tiny enamel losses and few stress lines. Dimension: diameter: 10.2 cm, 6 cm high.

Japanese Sterling Silver CHRYSANTHEMUM Tea Set Marked

Description & Size

Teapot: 19.05 x 19.68 x 10.16 cm (7.5" x 7.75" x 4") height & wide with & without spout & handle

Sugar Pot: 9.52 x 15.87 x 10.79 cm (3.75" x 6.25" x 4.25") height & wide with & without handles

Creamer: 5.71 x 14.60 x 9.52 cm (2.25" x 5.75" x 3.75") height & wide with & without mouth & handle

Weight: 795 gram (28.04 oz)

Age: Meiji Period c19th Century, P...

Jalisco Pottery Male Flute Playing Figure. Mexico. Circa. 200 B.C. – 100 A.D. 6 7/8” x 3 ½ Need more sizes. Solid body pottery example. Standing male figure playing the flute, painted red and cream. A few minor chips, otherwise intact. A smaller matching twin was purchased at auction from Arte Primitivo a number of years back. Don’t miss this opportunity to reunite the brothers. If you have the smaller piece and you are reading this and are not interested in reuniting the brother...

Standing female Figure. Vera Cruz, Mexico. Circa. 450 -1521 A.D. 7” x 5” x 2”. These figures are believed to be a representation of a harness device holding a person for sacrifice or imprisonment. Various repaired breaks throughout. Provenance: Arte Primitivo.

Large Standing Soriente Figure. Remojadas, Vera Cruz, Mexico. Circa. 600-900 A.D. 15 ¼ “ x 12” x 3”. Hollow molded terra cotta. He stands with his arms widely spread holding an object of unknown purpose. Typical sloping forehead. Headware has varied well defined designs. He holds a object in his mouth, (often referred to as a hallucinogenic). These figures are thought to be children readied for sacrifice and are often refered to as “Happy Faces”. On old wood stand. Remenants ...