Fine Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Rouleau Vase 20th Century

Interesting 20th century Chinese blue and white porcelain rouleau vase depicting cartouches with landscapes, separated by unusual vertical ridges to the ceramic body under the glaze in between.

Height: 22 cm

LARGE Vintage Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Vase With Flowers 20th Century

Stunning 20th century Chinese famille rose decorated large vase featuring intricate floral sprays all around. Fantastic decorative piece!

Height: 34 cm

Chinese Antique Brown Amber Biscuit Glazed Foo Lion Joss Stick Holder Late Qing

Cute antique Chinese biscuit glazed foo lion joss stick holder covered in amber brown glaze. Nice, unusual example.

Height: 11.5 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Embroidered Tobacco Pouch Sparrow and Bamboo Meiji Period

Beautiful antique Japanese tobacco pouch, embroidered all over with a scene featuring sparrow and bamboo. Original metal clasp with butterflies and a signature inside. Comes without a chain.

Dimensions: approx. 14×9.5 cm (14×17 cm when open)

Fine Chinese Antique Vintage Cloisonne Enamelled Bowl With Flowers Early 20thC

Fine Chinese cloisonne enamelled bowl featuring beautiful floral sprays set against a black background. Good quality piece and displays beautifully.

Diameter: 20.5 cm

Antique Indian Kashmiri Chinese Style Wooden Stand With Dragons and Bats 19th C

Highly unusual antique Kashmiri pyramid-shaped wooden stand with Chinese style relief decoration featuring dragons, bats and auspicious characters. Made out of one solid block of wood which weighs just under 2.5 kg. Really rare example of its type!

Dimensions: height 14 cm, base measures 19×19 cm

Chinese Antique 16-17th C Sancai Glazed Mingqi Pottery Food Offerings Late Ming

Rare set of three late Ming dynasty mingqi pottery food offerings covered in green and yellow glazes. Dating to c. 1550-1650. For reference see collection of the V&A Museum, object FE.110-1996.

Height: 3.5 cm, 5.5 cm and 6.5 cm

Antique Japanese Original Woodblock Prints of Birds by Gesso Yoshimoto 1881-1936

Two original antique Japanese Shin-hanga woodblock prints of birds by Gesso Yoshimoto (1881-1936). Interestingly, they are not signed. Both framed and glazed. 

Dimensions: each frame measures approx. 24.5×13.5 cm

Antique 18th C Engraving by T Trotter Chinese Husbandmen and Their Manner of Tillage

Rare antique 18th century etching by Thomas Trotter (1756 – 1803), pupil of William Blake. Titled ‘Chinese husbandmen with their manner of tillage’. Beautifully framed and glazed.

Dimensions: frame measures 40×30 cm, visible area of the engraving is approx. 29×19 cm

Chinese Vintage Pair of Ink Calligraphy Paintings on Paper With Seals 43×28 cm

Fine pair of large 20th century Chinese ink calligraphy drawings on paper, each with two red seals. Both mounted and ready ready to be framed.

Dimensions: 43×28 cm each (artwork itself measures 32.5×22.5 cm)

Antique Japanese Hirado Blue White Porcelain Koro Incense Burner Mikawachi Ware

Antique Japanese globular blue and white porcelain koro/incense burner with reticulated latticework cover. Featuring birds and flowers painted in underglaze blue.

Height: 9 cm

Chinese Vintage Ink Drawing Candle Painting With Calligraphy and Seals 36.5x26cm

Interesting 20th century Chinese ink drawing on paper featuring a burning candle and inscription with two red seals. Edges of the paper were folded when it was framed.

Dimensions: 36.5×26 cm including the frame

Fine David White British Studio Pottery Porcelain Crackle Glazed Vase 14 cm

Fantastic crackle glazed narrow necked porcelain vase with flared rim by David J. White (1934-2011). Very finely potted with skilfully controlled glaze and crackle pattern. Based marked with impressed DW mark.

Height: 14 cm

Large Chinese Vintage Famille Rose Porcelain Budai Buddha Figurine 20th Century

Beautiful 20th century Chinese famille rose porcelain statue of a seated Budai with happy expression on his face. Holding his traditional bag in one hand and beads in the other. Stamped to the base.

Height: 25.5 cm or 10 inches

Fine Antique Indian Repousse Silver Box Tea Caddy by J Boseck & Co Calcutta 246g

Fine quality antique Indian colonial silver box or tea caddy with beautiful repousse decoration depicting various figures from Hindu mythology, surrounded by a myriad of floral and foliate scrolls. Gilt washed interior. Base stamped by the retailer J. Boseck & Co. Calcutta. No purity mark but clearly made out of high grade silver.

Height: 10.5 cm
Weight: 246 grams or 7.9 Troy ounces

Chinese Antique Republic Period Gold Reorganization Bond Loan 1913 Signed

Beautiful original Chinese Government 5% Reorganization Gold Loan of 1913 coupon bond issued by the Republic of China. Coupons attached. Beautifully framed and glazed but can also be easily taken out of the frame if necessary.

Dimensions: 47×35 cm including the frame (bond itself measures 45×33 cm)

Antique Japanese Blue and White Seto Porcelain Octagonal Vase With Handles 20thC

Lovely antique Japanese blue and white decorated Seto porcelain octagonal vase with handles. Typical pattern featuring flowers and grasses.

Height: 16.5 cm

Antique Japanese Blue White Seto Porcelain Vase by Kato Kanshiro aka Hishikan 菱勘

Antique Japanese Meiji period Seto porcelain vase by Kato Kanshiro 加藤勘四郎, also known as Hishikan 菱勘. Featuring a lovely pattern with blossoming lotus and grasses. Base marked with underglaze blue mark 大日本菱勘製 ‘Great Japan, Made by Hishikan’ and faint impressed oval mark ◇勘.

Height: 21.5 cm

Antique Japanese Carved Stag Antler Toggles of Lucky Gods Edo or Meiji Period

Interesting pair of antique Japanese stag antler toggles depicting two of the Seven Lucky Gods – Hotei and Fukurokuju. We are no experts on these but similar examples that we found online are generally dated as Edo-Meiji period.

Height: approx. 6 and 5.5 cm

Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Miniature Koro Incense Burner Meiji Period

Very pretty antique Japanese tripod koro, featuring cartouches with rakan (arhats) and a landscape, framed by intricate geometric iron red design with butterflies. Marked ‘Kutani’ 九谷 underneath. 

Height: 6.5 cm

Large Chinese Antique Famille Rose Vase ROMANCE OF THE WESTERN CHAMBER Late Qing

Large late Qing dynasty Canton famille rose vase with applied chimeras and foo lion handles, depicting scenes from The Romance of the Western Chamber.

Height: 45 cm

Vintage Japanese Gilt Lacquered Miniature Boxes Accessory For Hina Dolls 20th c

Cute pair of vintage Japanese miniature gilt lacquered kaioke (shell game) boxes made as accessories for traditional Hina dolls. Presented in their original storage box with labels.

Dimensions: each box is approx. 6 cm tall

Chinese Antique Famille Verte Teapot With Grasshoppers Late Qing or Republic Era

Rare antique Chinese famille verte style porcelain teapot depicting unusual variation of a classic pattern with grasshoppers and flowers. Base stamped with four-character Tongzhi (1861-1875) reign mark 同治年製, but likely a slightly later, late Qing or Republic period example.

Height: 15.5 cm

Chinese Antique Famille Verte Porcelain Plates With REPUBLIC OF CHINA FLAG 20thC

Rare pair of Chinese famille verte style export porcelain dishes featuring a landscape scene with mountains and numerous boats on a lake or in the sea. Unusual is the addition of the flag of The Republic of China (1912-1949) above the tree in the central medallion. 

Diameter: approx. 18.7 cm

Large Japanese Jiita Shikiita Burr Wood Display Stand

Stunning large Japanese burr wood display board (jiita), perfect for bonsai, ikebana or other decorative objects. Beautiful grain and natural live edge all around.

Dimensions: approx. 31x28x3 cm

Chinese Antique Engraved Brass Pot With Dragon and Qilin Early 20th C

Charming antique Chinese brass pot with chased decoration depicting dragon and a pair of qilins flying in the clouds above the rolling waves. Marked to the base.

Height: 13.5 cm

LARGE Antique Japanese Blue White Seto Porcelain Vase By Sanyu/Yamayu 山勇製 Meiji

Fantastic large antique Japanese Meiji period Seto porcelain vase with handles. Decorated all around with beautifully hand-painted ‘kachō-ga’ or bird-and-flower scenes. Base marked with underglaze blue mark 山勇製 ‘Made by Sanyu’ (alternative reading is Yamayu). Really gorgeous piece of Seto ware.

Height: 37 cm or approx. 14.5 inches

Chinese Antique Hand Tinted Photograph of Nine Dragon Wall Early 20thc Framed

Lovely antique Chinese hand-tinted photograph of the Nine Dragon Wall in Beijing (Peking). Nicely framed and glazed. Could easily be taken out of the frame and the frame itself has a stand on the back. Very unique decorative piece!

Dimensions: 26.5×9 cm including the frame

Antique Japanese Celadon Glazed Hexagonal Brush Pot Possibly Sanda Ware 19th C

Very interesting antique celadon glazed hexagonal vase or a brush pot with relief moulded cartouches depicting Ho-o birds and Kirins. We have not been able to find a similar piece for reference but perhaps a 19th century piece of Sanda ware (三田焼)?

Height: 12 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Vase With Flowers Meiji-Taisho Period

Antique Japanese ginbari cloisonné vase featuring large purple and blue flowers set against a light pink background. Early 20th century example dating from the Meiji or Taisho period. Unmarked.

Height: 15 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Wireless Cloisonne Vase With a Landscape Ando Jubei Style

Good quality antique Japanese ‘wireless’ cloisonne enamelled vase decorated with a mountain landscape, done very much in the manner of Ando Jubei. Not signed apart from ‘Made in Japan’ stamped to the metal foot rim.

Height: 19 cm

Antique Anglo Indian Kashmiri Papier Mache Lacquered Wood Box Writing Set 19th C

Fabulous antique 19th century Indian lacquered wood writing set including one documents box, one stationery box and one inkstand. All decorated with typical Kashmiri lacquerware motifs such as boteh (paisley leaves), arabesques, rosettes, and colourful vegetal trellis. 

Documents box – 23×15.5×5 cm
Stationery box – 19.5×7.5×11 cm
Inkstand – 29.5x15x10 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Cloisonne Dish With Flowers and Chidori Birds Meiji Period

Absolutely stunning Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamelled plate with a large central medallion depicting various flowers and a butterfly, framed by gorgeous outer border depicting a group of ‘chidori’ birds (plovers), each in a different pattern, flying in a circle against a background of clouds.

Diameter: 24 cm

Antique Japanese Awaji Pottery Turquoise Glazed Vase With Sanpei Kiln Flag Mark

Fabulous early 20th century Japanese Awaji pottery hu-form vase covered in striking turquoise glaze. Base marked with impressed flag mark of the Sanpei kiln and the word JAPAN.

Height: 17.5 cm

Fine Chinese Vintage Cloisonne Enamelled Vases With Butterflies 20th Century

Fine pair of vintage Chinese cloisonne enamelled vases with stunning decoration featuring butterflies, foliate scrolls and various geometric designs. Good quality pieces dating to the second half of the 20th century.

Height: 21 cm

Rare Antique Japanese Black Monochrome Cloisonne Vases With Butterflies Meiji

Lovely pair of Japanese miniature black cloisonne vases decorated with large butterflies set against a spiral background. 

Height: 12.5 cm

Chinese Antique Relief Decorated Brass Tea Caddy Round Box Late Qing Dynasty

Antique Chinese brass storage box or a tea caddy with finely chased repousse decoration similar to that found on Chinese export silver produced during the late 19th and early 20th century. Featuring medallions with auspicious ‘Fu’ characters 福 (good fortune), surrounded by dragons flying amongst the clouds, as if trying to capture the ‘flaming pearl’. Marked ‘China’ to the base.

Height: 11.5 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Miniature Mixed Metal Inlaid Vase With Geese Meiji Period

Fine Japanese Meiji period mixed metal vase with lovely silver, copper and gold? inlaid decoration depicting a pair of geese resting in the river or a pond and a third one descending to join them. Not marked but a very good quality piece.

Height: 10.5 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Hexagonal Seto Porcelain Vase Kutani Style Early 20th c.

Really nice antique Japanese vase which appears to be Seto porcelain, even though the decoration is done in Kutani style. Beautifully hand-painted all around with butterflies and oversized flowers set against a light blue cloudy background. Signed to the base.

Height: 20 cm

Rare Antique Japanese Yokohama Kutani Porcelain Double Gourd Vase Nakajima 中嶌造

Rare antique Japanese Yokohama decorated Kutani porcelain double gourd vase depicting cartouches with different landscape scenes and a group of large butterflies flying around the neck. Base marked ‘Made by Nakajima’ 中嶌造.

Height: 26.5 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Vase Jar With Birds and Insects Meiji Era

Gorgeous antique Japanese Kutani porcelain vase or a jar missing its cover (unglazed rim on the inside) with finely hand painted decoration featuring cartouches with birds and flowers, framed by a very intricate background with butterflies, dragonflies and a myriad of heavily gilded patterns. Base marked with generic Kutani mark 大日本 九谷造. 

Height: 17.5 cm

Fine Persian Islamic Antique Brass Vase With Engraved Decoration 19th-20th C

Interesting little antique Islamic/Middle Eastern brass vase with finely engraved decoration featuring stylized calligraphy and various geometric designs. It has been at some point polished.

Height: 15 cm

Rare Chinese Antique or Vintage Shiwan Pottery Foo Lion Dog Statue 20th century

Interesting large Chinese Shiwan pottery statue of a foo lion, covered in light blue glaze. Rare, one of a kind piece for a collection!

Height: 13 cm

Fine Chinese Vintage Famille Rose Porcelain Cong Vase With Birds Flowers 20th C

Very attractive vintage Chinese famille rose decorated porcelain cong vase depicting scenes with birds and various flowers, framed by typical ruyi-head borders and foliate scrolls. Base stamped with seal mark which reads ‘Made in Jingdezhen, China’.

Height: 23.5 cm

Fine Chinese Vintage Famille Rose Porcelain Planter Plant Pot 20th Century

Gorgeous vintage Chinese famille rose decorated porcelain plant pot depicting a continuous landscape and inscription on the back. Framed by typical ruyi-head border and pretty floral scrolls around the rim. Comes with its original tray. Base stamped with seal mark which reads ‘Made in Jingdezhen, China’.

Height: 15 cm

Fine Antique Indian Silver Inlay Bidri Bidriware Drinking Cups Bowls 19th C

Charming pair of antique Indian Birdiware drinking cups with silver inlaid decoration featuring birds in flight and floral sprays. Nice, heavy and unusual examples of traditional Indian Bidri ware.

Height: 4.5 cm

Chinese Antique Clobbered Export Porcelain Bowl 18th Century Amsterdams Bont

Rare 18th century Chinese ‘Amsterdams Bont’ export porcelain bowl decorated with polychrome overglaze enamels in Netherlands.

Diameter: 15 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Gilt Lacquered Table Cabinet Meiji Period Early 20th c

Attractive antique Japanese table cabinet with seven gilt decorated drawers and hinged door in the middle featuring a crab. Very good antique condition with some typical minor age-related marks and small losses as photographed.

Dimensions: 29.5x24x12 cm

Antique Japanese Damascene Komai Type Cigarette Case Dragon Mt Fuji Early 20th c

Lovely antique Japanese damascene cigarette case decorated with a dragon clutching the flaming pearl above the rolling waves and with Mt. Fuji visible in the background. Other side decorated with a landscape featuring various temples. 

Dimensions: 16.2×8.1 cm

Fine Chinese Antique Canton Famille Rose Porcelain Vase Late Qing Dynasty 19th c

Interesting antique Chinese Canton famille rose vase with unusual decoration featuring birds, bats, and butterflies surrounded by oversized flowers.

Height: 25 cm

LARGE Chinese Antique 19th Century Boat Junk Gouache Export Painting on Paper

Impressive large 19th century Chinese export gouache painting on paper depicting a traditional boat a.k.a. ‘junk’ with two figures on board. Beautifully framed and glazed, ready to hang on the wall. Previously sold by Roseberys London (auction stickers on the back).

Dimensions: frame measures 50.5×41.5 cm (visible area of the artwork measures 37x 27 cm)

Antique 19th C Engraving by Thomas Allom – Dinner Party at a Mandarin’s House

Rare antique steel engraving titled ‘Dinner Party at a Mandarin’s House’, drawn by T. Allom and engraved by G. Paterson. Published in 1843 by Fisher, Son & Co, London & Paris. 1 of 15 illustrations to “China, in a series of views, displaying the scenery, architecture and social habits of that ancient empire.” published London, 1843. Beautifully framed and glazed.

Dimensions: 32.5×29 cm, visible area of the artwork measures 21×17 cm

Antique 19th C Engraving by Thomas Allom – A Mandarin Paying a Visit of Ceremony

Rare antique steel engraving titled ‘A Mandarin Paying a Visit of Ceremony’, drawn by T. Allom and engraved by A. Fox. Published in 1843 by Fisher, Son & Co, London & Paris. 1 of 15 illustrations to “China, in a series of views, displaying the scenery, architecture and social habits of that ancient empire.” published London, 1843. Beautifully framed and glazed.

Dimensions: 32.5×29 cm, visible area of the artwork measures 21×17 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Mixed Metal Vase With Silver and Copper Inlay Early 20th C

Fine antique Japanese vase decorated with beautifully incised + silver and copper inlaid sakura/prunus blossom. Reverse undecorated. Not signed but a heavy, good quality early piece.

Height: 18 cm

Fine Chinese Vintage Monochrome Cloisonne Enamelled Pots Round Boxes Early 20thC

Fine pair of Chinese monochrome cloisonne boxes featuring auspicious Shou characters on the lids, surrounded by floral and foliate scrolls set against a spiral background. Base and interior enamelled blue. Good quality pieces. Not signed.

Diameter: 8 cm

Rare Chinese Antique Clobbered Blue and White Jar 19th Century Qing Dynasty

Fabulous antique Chinese ‘clobbered’ blue and white jar with later European overglaze decoration. Featuring colourful dragons, butterflies and flowers painted very much in the manner of C. J. Mason.

Height: 17 cm

Large Japanese Biseki Suiseki Standing Stone Bonsai Viewing Stone Wooden Daiza

Interesting Japanese biseki/suiseki standing stone with beautiful custom made relief daiza. Natural porphyritic surface with circular inclusions all around. Stone weighs over 4.3 kg. Great decorative piece!

Height: 29 cm (including the stand)

Chinese Antique Kangxi Period Clobbered Blanc de Chine Dehua Porcelain Foo Lion

Rare late 17th or early 18th century Blanc de Chine joss stick holder in the form of a Buddhist lion (a.k.a. Foo dog), seated on a rectangular plinth, brocade ball under his left paw and ribbon in his jaws. Later decorated or ‘clobbered’ in Europe with colourful overglaze enamels.

Height: 14 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Satsuma Pottery Bowl Meiji Taisho Period Marked Kozan 光山造

Beautiful antique Japanese Satsuma pottery bowl featuring cartouches with figures and flowers, framed by intricate floral and geometric designs all around. Marked 大日本 光山造 ‘Great Japan, Made by Kozan’ to the base.

Diameter: 11.5 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Cloisonne Tripod Koro Takahara Style Incense Burner Meiji

Gorgeous antique Japanese covered tripod koro with beautiful floral and geometric motifs all around. In the manner of works by Takahara Komakichi.

Height: 10 cm

Antique French Porcelain Plate in Japanese Kakiemon Style Marked Tashiro 田代

Unusual antique Kakiemon style porcelain plate done in Japanese style and with Japanese signature ‘Tashiro’ 田代 on the back. However, judging by the style of the decoration, colours of overglaze enamels and the way the porcelain body is potted, it is most likely a French piece done in the manner of Kakiemon porcelain. Interesting and rare piece for a collection.

Diameter: 25 cm

Chinese Vintage Cloisonne Enamelled Rectangular Box With Domed Lid 20th Century

Pretty Chinese cloisonne enamelled rectangular box with hinged domed lid. Decorated all around with various flowers set against a blue background. Interior enamelled in typical turquoise colour.

Dimensions: 8x6x5 cm

Fine Japanese Hagi Ware Sake Set by Senryuzan Kiln Tokkuri Bottle 2 Ochoko Cups

Gorgeous 20th century Japanese Hagi ware sake set by the Senryuzan kiln. Beautifully glazed bottle (tokkuri) and two cups (ochoko) with their original inscribed storage box. Each piece marked with impressed kiln mark.

Tokkuri (bottle) – height: 12 cm
Ochoko (cups) – height: 5 cm

Chinese Antique Clobbered Porcelain Blanc de Chine Dehua Dignitary Figure

Rare antique Chinese Blanc de Chine porcelain figure of a seated dignitary with later ‘clobbered’ polychrome decoration added in London. Similar, undecorated example in the Burghley House collection was recorded in their 1688 inventory and described as possibly Ming but could in our opinion also be an early Qing example dating to the 17th-18th century.

Height: 14.2 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Lobed Vase With Figures and Birds Meiji

Beautifully painted antique Japanese Kutani vase decorated with cartouches featuring figural scenes and classic bird-and-flower motifs all around. Framed by a background with birds in flight and intricate, heavily gilded border around the foot and rim. Base marked with generic Kutani mark 九谷造

Height: 15 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Miniature Moon Vases With Birds Meiji Era

Very attractive antique Japanese miniature Kutani moon vases decorated with stylized birds, surrounded by intricate floral and foliate scrolls all around . Bases marked with generic Kutani mark 九谷.

Height: 10 cm

Chinese Antique Republic Period Silk Painting With Inscription 20th c

Nice Chinese Republic period silk paintings depicting a scholar and his attendant by the well. Inscribed in the upper left corner. Nicely framed and glazed, ready to hang on the wall

Dimensions: frame measures 31×25 cm, visible area of the painting is 22.5×16.5 cm

Chinese Vintage Painted Porcelain Figurine of a Seated Guanyin PRoC 20th Century

Vintage Chinese figurine of a seated Goddess Guanyin dressed in colourful flowing robes. Stamped to the base.

Height: 19.5 cm

Antique Japanese Blue White Seto Porcelain Fish Shaped Kaiseki Dish Early 20th C

Charming antique Japanese relief moulded Seto porcelain dish in the form of a fish, painted with typical underglaze blue floral decoration.

Approx. 12.5 cm or 5 inches across.

Fine Chinese Antique Blue and White Porcelain Vase Kangxi Mark 19th-20th c

Finely decorated antique Chinese Kangxi style blue and white porcelain vase depicting a scene with maidens surrounded by a variety of scholar’s objects. Really nicely done example of its type. Base marked with underglaze blue four-character Kangxi reign mark 康熙年製 so likely a Kangxi revival piece from the late Qing dynasty or Republic period. 

Height: 31 cm

Fine Chinese Antique Millefleur Famille Rose Porcelain Jar Early 20th Century

Beautiful antique Chinese famille rose jar decorated in typical ‘millefleur’ or ‘thousand flowers’ pattern all around. Base stamped with a six-character Qianlong reign mark 大清乾隆年製.

Height: 16.5 cm

Fine Chinese Antique Gilt Lacquered Export Sewing Box 19th Century Qing Dynasty

Nice 19th century Chinese gilt lacquered export sewing box with hinged lid. Beautifully hand-painted all around with foliate scrolls, figures and various buildings. Great genuine piece of China trade lacquerware.

Dimensions: 27x19x11 cm

Fine Chinese Antique Blue and White Porcelain Paste Box Qing Dynasty Kangxi Mark

Fine miniature Chinese blue and white porcelain paste box with lovely underglaze blue decoration featuring landscape scene with figures crossing a bridge. Base marked with underglaze blue six-character Kangxi (1661-1722) reign mark but likely a slightly later Qing dynasty example. Attached Chinese export wax seal. Lovely piece for a collection.

Diameter: 6.5 cm

Antique Japanese Blue White Seto Porcelain Bowl by Kato Shubei II Haakundo 白雲堂

Stunning antique Japanese Meiji period Seto porcelain bowl by Kato Shubei II (1848-1903) 二代加藤周兵卫, also known as Haakundo 白雲堂. Featuring beautifully hand-painted pattern with the Three Friends of Winter and peaches on the outside and central medallion with a figure – possibly Su Dongpo – on the inside. Base marked with underglaze blue Haakundo 白雲堂 mark.

Diameter: 18.5 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Sumida Gawa Pottery Vases by Inoue Ryosai Signed 良斎 Meiji

Gorgeous complementary pair of Japanese Sumida gawa pottery vases by Inoue Ryosai 井上良斎. Featuring relief moulded decoration with dancing children on one side and mountains on the other. Each with impressed ‘Ryosai’ 良斎 mark to the base.

Height: 22 cm

Antique Japanese Blue White Genroku-yaki Porcelain Bowl by Tominaga Genroku 富永源六

Beautiful antique Japanese blue and white ‘Genroku-yaki’ porcelain bowl by Tominaga Genroku 富永源六 (1859-1920). Base marked with underglaze blue logo and signed 源六製 ‘Made by Genroku’. For reference see collection of The British Museum, object 1977,0228.6 (donated by David Hyatt King).

Diameter: 18 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Meiji Period Yokohama Porcelain Saucers by Kasugai 春日井造之

Set of four antique Japanese Yokohama ware saucers decorated in Satsuma style with interesting scenes featuring Rakan and other figures. Each signed ‘Made by Kasugai’ 春日井造之. This could refer to Masuyoshi Kasugai 春日井増吉. Pieces of this decorator were sometimes sold by Deakin Bros & Co. of Yokohama.

Diameter: 13.7 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Meiji Yokohama Kutani Porcelain Saucers With Warriors

Set of five antique Japanese Yokohama Kutani saucers decorated in Satsuma style with various scenes depicting Samurai warriors.

Diameter: 13.2 cm

Chinese Vintage PRoC Porcelain Figurine of a Fisherman Manner of Zeng Longsheng

Vintage Chinese PRoC porcelain figurine of a seated fisherman done very much in the style of Zeng Longsheng active during the earlier Republic period. Impressed mark to the base.

Height: 16 cm

Chinese Antique Kangxi Porcelain Dish Dutch Decorated in Kakiemon Style 18th C

Rare early 18th century Chinese Kangxi period export porcelain dish, decorated shortly after in Holland in the manner of Japanese Kakiemon porcelain. Pattern depicts a pair of figures in the garden, listening to a singing nightingale perched on top of a bird cage. For reference see collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, object 1995.268.140

Diameter: 20.9 cm

Chinese Antique Bleu de Hue Vietnamese Porcelain Cup Ruo Shen Zheng Cang 若深珍臟

Amazing little Bleu de Hue cup, either made in China for the Vietnamese market or in Vietnam directly. Beautifully made, with interesting matte surface. Depicting a classic scene with a fisherman, accompanied by a poem: 渭水投竿日，岐山入梦晨. Base marked with underglaze blue ‘Ruo Shen Zheng Cang’ mark 若深珍臟 (Precious collection of Ruo Shen). Qing dynasty or Republic period example?

Height: 3.5 cm

Chinese Antique Miniature Blue and White Porcelain Teapot Guangxu Late Qing

Cute little Chinese blue and white porcelain teapot dating to the Guangxu period, late Qing dynasty. Each side of the compressed spherical body decorated with a scene featuring figures in the garden. Lovely example of its type.

Height: 10 cm

Fine Chinese Vintage PRoC Porcelain Figural Group Lamp Base 20th Century 牛郎织女

Fine vintage Chinese early PRoC porcelain lamp base with a pair of figures, probably depicting the folk tale of The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl (牛郎织女). Impressed mark to the base.

Height: 21.5 cm

Antique Japanese Red Ground Kyoto Satsuma Vase With Cranes Early 20th C Signed Kusube

Stunning antique Japanese Kyoto Satsuma pottery vase featuring a continuous scene with descending red-crowned cranes set against a beautiful red background. Signed to the base.

Height: 21.5 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Kyoto Satsuma Pottery Vase With Figures Early 20th Century

Interesting antique Japanese Kyoto Satsuma pottery vase featuring a continuous scene with various figures. Base marked with generic factory mark showing that it was originally part of a pair.

Height: 22 cm

Antique Japanese Blue White Seto Porcelain Vase by Kato Kanshiro aka Hishikan 菱勘

Stunning antique Japanese Meiji period Seto porcelain vase by Kato Kanshiro 加藤勘四郎, also known as Hishikan 菱勘. Featuring twin Shishi handles and decorated with fine underglaze blue painting with wisteria and other flowers. Base marked with underglaze blue mark ◇勘製 and impressed oval mark ◇勘.

Height: 20 cm

Fine Chinese Vintage Monochrome Cloisonne Enamelled Pot Early 20th c TOP QUALITY

Very fine quality Chinese monochrome cloisonne pot featuring floral and foliate scrolls set against a spiral background. Base and interior enamelled blue. Not signed but in terms of style and quality similar to pieces made by Lao Tian Li during the early 20th century.

Diameter: 13.5 cm

Fine Chinese Vintage Famille Rose Porcelain Vase Lamp Base Republic Period 20thC

Very attractive 20th century Chinese famille rose vase depicting maidens in the garden and inscribed with part of a poem by Li Qunyu:
风格只应天上有，歌声岂合世间闻
Her elegance should only exist in heaven, and her singing voice should not be heard in the world.

Height: 36.5 cm (vase itself measures approx. 25.5 cm)

Antique Chinese Imperial Yellow Porcelain Cup Stand Birthday Pattern Guangxu

Charming Chinese Guangxu period yellow ground porcelain saucer/cup stand, decorated in a typical ‘birthday pattern’ with four roundels enclosing the characters ‘wan shou wu jiang’ (ten thousand birthdays without end), which are connected by beribboned ‘wan’ symbols and colourful clouds.

Diameter: 11 cm

Antique Chinese Gu Form Bronze Vase Qing Dynasty 19th Century Bonhams Provenance

Wonderful antique Chinese miniature gu form vase set on three foliate feet and engraved with bamboo on one side and blossoming tree on the other. Previously offered by Bonhams London – Asian Art, 6 November 2018, lot 826.

Height: 9 cm

Antique Japanese Gilt Lacquered Rectangular Lidded Documents Box Meiji Period

Really pretty antique Japanese black lacquered documents box with finely painted gilt decoration on the lid, depicting a pair of sparrows and flowers. Lid has some felt attached on the inside to add friction and help keep it on when closed.

Dimensions: 20.5x16x7 cm

Unusual Chinese or Japanese Antique Root Burr Wood Zoomorphic Scholar’s Object

Unusual antique Chinese or Japanese natural burr wood object of zoomorphic form, reminiscent of elephant or perhaps a strange slug. Great piece for a scholar’s desk with beautiful surface and patina.

Measures approximately 22 cm across.

Fine Antique Japanese Aka-e Kutani Porcelain Cup Meiji Period 九谷 Mark

Fine antique Japanese aka-e Kutani porcelain cup with beautifully painted iron red and gold decoration depicting various cartouches with Shishi, crane, bamboo, prunus and a male figure under a pine tree. Marked 九谷 ‘Kutani’ to the base. Really lovely example of its type.

Height: 6.5 cm

Large Fine Japanese Natural Burr Wood Mountain Form Statue Scholar’s Object

Impressive large Japanese natural burr wood okimono in the form of a mountain with wonderful grain all around. From Japanese private collection. Varnished surface and felt applied to the base to avoid scratches. Looks even more beautiful in person.

Height: 27 cm

Vintage Chinese Biscuit Glazed Porcelain Figurine Maiden Female Scholar 20th C

Very attractive Chinese biscuit glazed figurine of a maiden in sancai-type colour palette. Stamped CHINA to the base. Gorgeous Republic period or PRoC example.

Height: 19 cm

Antique Chinese Qianlong Oval Blue White Export Porcelain Platter 30×23.5 cm

Lovely large 18th century Chinese oval blue and white porcelain platter. Featuring a scene with precious objects displayed on a stand in the garden, surrounded by flowers, scholar’s rocks and insects flying above. Fabulous display piece!


Dimensions: 30×23.5 cm / approx. 12×9 inches

Large Chinese Vintage Famille Rose Porcelain Plaque 20th Century PRoC Era 15×10″

Large 20th century Chinese PRoC porcelain plaque with famille rose decoration depicting a landscape scene with farmers crossing a bridge. Inscription to the upper left corner.

Dimensions: 37.5×25 cm or just under 15×10″

Chinese Vintage Carved Wood Water Caltrop Bat Shaped Nut Box Incense Container

Interesting little Chinese carved wooden box in the form of a water caltrop ‘bat nut’ a.k.a. water chestnut. Probably intended as an incense holder or something similar.

Width: 15 cm

Antique Chinese Lime Green Ground Famille Rose Porcelain Jar Late Qing Republic

Beautiful antique Chinese lime green ground famille rose decorated jar, featuring attractive pattern with large peonies. Base stamped with a four-character Qianlong reign mark 乾隆年製. Late Qing dynasty or Republic period example.

Height: 13.5 cm

Antique Japanese Cobalt Blue Satsuma Vase With Rooster and Chicks by Kinkozan

Charming antique Japanese cobalt blue ground Satsuma pottery vase with bird shaped handles. Depicting scenes with a rooster and his chicks on one side and wisterias on the other. Impressed underglaze mark 錦光山造 ‘Made by Kinkozan’ to the base. 

Height: 15 cm

Antique Chinese Turquoise Ground Famille Rose Porcelain Jar Late Qing Republic

Beautiful antique Chinese turquoise-ground famille rose decorated jar, featuring birds surrounded by large peonies. Late Qing dynasty or Republic period example.

Height: 15 cm

Large Chinese Antique Gilt Lacquered Export Sewing Box 19th Century Qing Dynasty

Nice large 19th century Chinese gilt lacquered export sewing box with hinged lid and one internal drawer. Beautifully hand-painted all around with cartouches depicting daily scenes and landscapes. Great genuine piece of China trade lacquerware.

Dimensions: 33x24x12 cm

Fine Large Antique Japanese Oval Imari Porcelain Dish With Fuku Mark 31×25 cm

Beautifully painted large Japanese Imari porcelain dish decorated with intricate foliate scrolls and cartouches featuring birds, butterflies and mountain landscape. Base marked with underglaze blue ‘fuku’ 福 (happiness or good fortune) mark.

Dimensions: 31×25 cm

Fine Pair of Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Vases With Handles Meiji Period

Gorgeous pair of antique Japanese Kutani porcelain vases with handles. Nicely painted and decorated with butterflies and scenes depicting birds and flowers all around. Base marked with generic Kutani mark 九谷造. Slightly different heights but not noticeable unless displayed right next to each other.

Height: approx. 23.5 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Koro Incense Burner Shishi Finial Meiji

Very attractive antique Japanese Kutani porcelain tripod koro with handles and large Shishi finial on the cover. Nicely painted and decorated with butterflies and scenes depicting birds and flowers. Base marked with generic Kutani mark 九谷造.

Height: 18 cm

Chinese Antique Cloisonne Enamelled Boxes Incense Burners Longgui Dragon Turtles

Fine pair of Chinese cloisonné enamelled gilt copper containers or incense burners in the form of auspicious mythical dragon turtles (Lóngguī). Beautifully done and enamelled all around, including their bellies. Both turtles and covers stamped with numbers. Early 20th century, probably Republic period examples.

Height: approx. 9 cm

Large Antique Japanese Korean Style Blue White Tokkuri Bottle Vase Edo Period

Charming antique Japanese tokkuri bottle with subtle, almost Korean looking underglaze blue floral decoration. It appears to be a nice early example.

Height: 26 cm

Fine Vintage Japanese Bronze Vase by Takahashi Keiten (1920-2009) Showa period

Fine Japanese bronze vase by Takahashi Keiten 高橋敬典 (1920-2009), native of Yamagata prefecture recognized as a Living National Treasure in metalworking. Marked 敬典 to the base. Complete with its original box and paperwork.

Height: 13 cm

Antique Japanese Satsuma Pottery Vase With Duck and Wisterias Early 20th c

Lovely early 20th century hand-painted Japanese Satsuma pottery vase depicting a continuous scene with duck in a pond, surrounded by wisterias and large peonies. Marked with unusual cursive ‘Satsuma’ mark and crest of the Shimazu clan to the base.

Height: 15.5 cm

Antique Japanese Satsuma Pottery Vase With Mountain Landscape Early 20th c

Lovely early 20th century hand-painted Japanese Satsuma pottery vase depicting a continuous mountain landscape scene. Marked with unusual cursive ‘Satsuma’ mark and crest of the Shimazu clan to the base.

Height: 15.5 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamelled Covered Box Meiji Period TOP QUALITY

Fine quality Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamelled round covered box with beautifully detailed decoration. Cover features a Ho-o bird, surrounded by a myriad of floral and geometric motifs all around. Really nice example of its type.

Diameter: 10.5 cm

Fine Chinese Antique Vintage Celadon Glazed Miniature Cong Vase 19th-20th c.

Gorgeous miniature celadon glazed cong vase, very finely potted for its size and beautifully glazed (including fully glazed interior). Slight fritting around the edges where the glaze is thin. Probably a 19th-20th century example in our opinion.

Height: 11 cm

Fine Chinese Antique Cloisonne Enamelled Dragon Vase by Lao Tian Li Early 20th c

Fine quality Chinese cloisonne enamelled vase by the studio of Lao Tian Li. Featuring a classic pattern depicting dragons chasing after the flaming pearl. Base marked with incised square mark 老天利製 ‘Made by Lao Tian Li’. Excellent piece for a collection.

Height: 9 cm

Large Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Suanpan Abacus 20th Century

Unusual large Chinese porcelain abacus (suanpan) with Ming-style underglaze blue decoration featuring qilin, fenghuang and lotus scrolls and with applied grotesque beast at the top with a hole between its legs for hanging on the wall. Complete with 77 individually glazed counters.

Dimensions: 36×14.5 cm

Antique Japanese Miniature Satsuma Pottery Bowls Meiji Taisho Era Signed 伴 ‘Ban’

Lovely pair of miniature Satsuma pottery bowls decorated in a ‘thousand butterflies’ pattern and each signed 伴 ‘Ban’ to the base, possibly referring to Banzan 伴山

Diameter: approx. 4.8 cm and 4.3 cm

Antique Japanese Arita Imari Porcelain Wall Pocket Karako Vase 19th-20th Century

Charming antique Japanese Imari porcelain wall pocket vase with relief moulded decoration featuring a pair of karako children holding a large bag. Very attractive rare Japanese form.

Height: 17.5 cm

Fine Chinese Antique Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase Republic Period Early 20th C

Beautiful early 20th century Chinese cloisonne enamelled vase with classic pattern depicting a pair of dragons chasing after the flaming pearl. Nicely done and in unusual colour palette.

Height: 13.2 cm

Fine Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Plaque 19th Century Qing Era 15×10″

Large 19th century Chinese porcelain plaque with beautifully detailed famille rose decoration depicting warriors on horses. Remnants of a Chinese export wax seal on the back.

Dimensions: 38.5×25.5 cm / approx. 15×10″

Large Chinese Antique Root Wood Carving Immortal or Scholar Qing Dynasty 19th c.

Impressive antique Chinese root carving depicting a seated spiritual figure or a scholar with long beard. Hands carved separately and inserted in the holes inside his sleeves. Beautiful expressive piece.

Height: 25 cm

Antique Japanese Satsuma Pottery Koro Tripod Incense Burner Signed Meizan 名山

Charming miniature Satsuma pottery tripod koro with finely painted decoration featuring birds and flowers. Marked with Shimazu crest and signed Meizan 名山.

Height: 7.5 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Cloisonne Charger With a Crane Meiji Period Diameter 30 cm

Fine Japanese cloisonne enamelled charger depicting a descending red crowned crane, set against a subtle bluish-grey background and framed by a geometric outer border.

Diameter: 30 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Cloisonne Charger With Geese and Mt Fuji Meiji Period RARE

Fine Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamelled charger depicting a pair of geese flying against a backdrop of Mt. Fuji and a stunning pink sky. Reverse decorated in a typical blue spiral pattern.

Diameter: 30.5 cm