Neolithic Honshan Dragon Bi disk in Nephrite. The disk is heavy well worn on both sides from use with biconically drilled holes with mineral deposits. Size 2.5" by 2.5" 86 g . Collected HK 1980-1995
Hongshan nephrite Jade Zhulong pig dragon toggle pendant red brown. the pendant has biconically drilled suspension holes with mineral deposits as well as tremolite throughout the piece shows heavy signs wear to the sides due to extended wear. Size 2.2" high 1.4" wide weight 54 G beautiful texture
This is an antique Chinese ink painting of young bamboo in fan form on silk done in shades of black ink with 3 seals in red. This is a lovely rendering, with subtle brush work as well as decisive strong definition.
Size: Approximately 16 cm high by 46 cm long
Condition: This painting is old and exhibits the normal signs of aging. Visible wear and discolouration on the ribs, with some minor foxing throughout. No tears or missing pieces.
Age: Qing Dynasty
Large green stoneware model of a standing horse, done in Tang style, covered in a rich crackled green glaze, on an integral rectangular base. The base is unusual having a central piercing & being built up rather than simply flat as in the originals.
Age: Pre 1920
Size: 16-1/2" high by 17" length
Condition: Good overall condition, some small areas of chipping and one corner on the base has a chip. On the upper back of the horse is the remains of a Jian Ding seal.
Unique Chinese carved rock crystal double carp snuff bottle. This snuff bottle features two carps reaching upwards against a sea wave base. The smaller carp with it's mouth open and the larger carp with a rock crystal stopper in it's mouth. The double carp is a symbol in Chinese mythology for a happy union in marriage.
Age: 19th Century
Size: 2" width by 2" high by 1" depth (without stopper)
Condition: Good overall condition.
A Chinese turquoise glazed vase of flattened form with elephant head side handles covered. The glaze is covered in small crackles and pools at the base. The base left unglazed except for a small section. The base is glazed with the exception of the center where it has been left bare. No markings.
Age: Kangxi Period (1662 - 1722)
Condition: Good condition...
Antique Chinese archaic style Bronze seal with Foo dog from the estate of a noted archologist. Period unknown but very old. Well cast with some bronze decay. Size 1.25" sq 1.25" h .
Hongshan Nephrite Jade Toggle Pendant of a Pregnant Dragon .Fine Hongshan nephrite Dragon Pendant Toggle , biconically drilled holes showing wear from extended use and tremolite deposits as well as mineral deposits, collected in Hong Kong 1980-1995. Beautiful distressed patina. 3" by 1"
Chinese or Japanese Archaistic form Censor with Foo dog Finial , well made and painted with no markings or damage. Size H 11" D 6.5" L 8.5"
Chinese antique double gourd Chinese famille rose porcelain vase with a design of prunus flowers on vines on one side and writing on the opposite side in black with multiple seals in red. On the base is a Jurentang mark in iron red.
Size: Approximately 19 cm high
Age: Republic period
Condition: Very good condition, please refer to pictures.
Neolithic Hongshan Nephrite Jade cicada pendant .The figure of a cicada insect the jade is well worn with deposits. The Suspension holes are biconically off set drilled with mineral deposits within. The entire surface is covered in tremolite growth , a wonderful pendant. Size l 2.75" . Collected HK 1980-1995
Porcelain dish with Celedon glaze over incised floral decoration. underglazed blue seal on bottom. Size: Diameter of this wonderful Celedon plate is 7
inches. Condition Report: Excellent condition from Republic Period, private collection Rochester Hills, MI.
Unusually large ca.1935 iron tea pot made for the hearth 'irori' in old japanese minka farmhouses. Stamped with the famed Nambu Iron Foundry in Tohoku Northern Japan, the inscription reads, 'Tetsubin Nambu Seido' iron teapot made at the Nambu Foundry. What makes this tea pot special besides the size is the 'arare' (hail) pattern of raised protrusions. Very art deco. 47cm tall x 43cm wide. Ask for shipping quote.
Very unusual pair of shinto shrine brass lamps with the imperial family chysanthemum crest. Showa Period c.1930, each lamp has an electrical socket for a bulb. Great condition and can be papered with old washi rice papaer on request if so desired. Great condition. Ask for shipping quote.
Elegant, large art deco bronze murashi-do vase. Signed on the bottom by Hokusekinin. Richly patinated colors in the classic bronze technique unique to japan of dipping hotly fired bronzes in oils to create this magnificent mosaic. Very rare size and shape; 16" by 16". Ask for shipping quote.
Chinese enameled porcelain bowl, exterior is decorated in the mille fleur pattern on a gilt ground with three cartouche exhibiting dragons, from Republic Period, bears Chinese seal mark to the base. Size;
Diameter of bow is 7 1/4 inches with height of 3 1/8 inches, in Excellent condition with no imperfections.
This ivory carving of ShouXin (God of longevity) accompanied by a young girl is a mid 20th century product. This ShouXin is 5 ½” high, 1 ½” wide and 1 ¼” thick; the young girl is 3” high, 1 ½” wide and 1” thick. The carved wood base with a pine tree design is 1” high, 4 ¼” wide and 2” thick. The carving depicts ShouXin carrying a long carved staff in his left hand; the other hand is holding a RuYi scepter...
Original woodblock print ONE TREE (GOLD) by Joichi Hoshi (1913-1979) printed in 1978. Excellent crisp print in great condition, superb design, metallic gold highlights to the background, listed as plate 390 in JOICHI HOSHI CATALOGUE OF ALL TREE WOODBLOCK PRINTS published by Kato Gallery in 1988. Black “tree” seal of the artist in lower right corner, titled, signed and dated by the artist in pencil (see detail). A bit of foxing along the margins (see Enlargement 6), the image is not affected...