Large Chinese Vintage Blanc De Chine Style Porcelain Pagoda 20th Century

Large vintage Chinese blanc de Chine style pagoda of hexagonal tiered form. For a nearly identical example see Christie’s – Three Private Collections: Belgravia, Berkshire and Guernsey, 25 May 2023, lot 4 – TWO CHINESE BLANC-DE-CHINE PORCELAIN PAGODAS. In excellent vintage condition as photographed. Height: 30 cm.

Fine Chinese Vintage Famille Rose Statue Figurine Lady Holding Incense Burner

Fine vintage Chinese famille rose porcelain figurine depicting female figure in long robes holding a bronze censer in her hands. Nice quality and beautifully painted all around. In excellent vintage condition as photographed. Height: 25 cm / 10 inches.

Large Pair of Antique Lacquered Chinoiserie Japanned Wood Panels Likely English

Really nice pair of large ‘Japanned’ wooden panels with heavily gilded decoration depicting stylized qilin and foo lion, each under a tree with a bird flying above. Originally likely part of a piece of furniture made in England during the early 20th century. Strings on the back, ready to hang on the wall. Some age-related surface marks but generally in very good condition as per photographs. Dimensions: each approx. 51.5×36 cm / 20×14 inches.

Fine Antique Japanese Blue White Seto Porcelain Vase With Handles 19th C Meiji

Stunning antique Japanese Meiji period Seto porcelain vase with relief-moulded handles and lovely underglaze blue decoration featuring landscape medallions framed by lotus scrolls, combined with diaper band around the neck and fret border around the rim. Not signed. Height: 17.5 cm.

Antique Japanese Satsuma Pottery Moon Basket Footed Flower Vase Early 20th C

Very pretty early 20th century, c. Taisho period, Japanese ‘moon basket’ flower vase standing on four feet and marked with a generic ‘Satsuma’ 薩摩 mark to the base. In excellent condition with minimal age-related surface wear. Height: 18.5 cm.

Antique Mother of Pearl Inlaid Crucifix Franciscan Coat of Arms 19th C Jerusalem

Rare antique 18th-19th century wooden crucifix on a pyramidal base. Inlaid with mother of pearl florettes and coat of arms of the Franciscan order depicting Christ’s arm and Saint Francis’s arm under a small cross. Most sources describe these as pilgrim’s crosses from Jerusalem but some sources (including Christie’s) also describe them as Indo-Portuguese from Gujarat. Height: 35 cm.

Chinese Antique 18th-19th C Silver Inlaid Bronze Shi Sou Censer Incense Burner

Rare antique Chinese bronze incense burner of compressed form, inlaid in silver on each side with three bats amidst clouds and flanked on the shoulder by a pair of handles. Base marked with a typical stylized ‘Shishou’ mark 石叟. Height: 5.6 cm. Width (handle to handle): 13.3. cm.

Fine Chinese Vintage Famille Rose Porcelain Rouleau Vase With Figures Mid 20th C

Very attractive mid-20th century Chinese famille rose porcelain rouleau vase depicting scenes with figures, set against a gorgeous pink background with a myriad of floral and foliate motifs. Lovely decorative piece. Height: 28 cm.

Chinese Antique Porcelain Teapot Bianco Sopra Bianco and Gilt Decoration 18th C

Rare 18th century Chinese export porcelain teapot with underglaze blue border and ‘bianco sopra bianco’ fence pattern. Later clobbered in England with gilt decoration over the original white pattern (partly visible on the lid). Lovely, unusual example for a collection. Height: 14.5 cm.

Vintage Nepalese Tibetan Buddhist or Hindu Gilt Copper Statue of Dancing Ganesha

Really nice vintage gilt copper statue of a dancing four-armed Lord Ganesha. Gorgeous consecrated Buddhist image. Ganesha is popularly thought of as the son of Shiva and Parvati and is worshipped for his ability to remove obstacles. He is also the guardian of doorways and the lord of beginnings and his name is invoked before any new undertaking is commenced. In very good vintage condition as photographed. Height: 14.5 cm.

Fine Chinese Antique Qing Cloisonne Enamelled Brush Washer Pot Hundred Treasures

Really nice antique Chinese cloisonne enamelled brush washer / small pot depicting various scholar’s objects including brush pot, incense burner, vases, scrolls and other smaller items. Height: 5.8 cm.

Antique Nepalese Ganesh Sukunda Newari Oil Lamp Foo Lion Handle Kathmandu Valley

Antique bronze/brass sukunda, a ritual oil lamp used by the Newar people of the Kathmandu valley. Rare example with handle in the form of a foo lion, and Lord Ganesha facing the dalupa (lamp dish). Surface has been at some point polished but remnants of original dark patina are still visible in places. Prominent age-related wear with some minor losses (tail of the foo lion, reduced foot rim). Height: 11.2 cm.

Fine Vintage Japanese Celadon Glazed Shigaraki Ware Wabi Sabi Ikebana Vase 20th C

Charming little Japanese ikebana vase of irregular form reminiscent of a pomegranate. Beautifully potted and covered in splatters of celadon glaze. Not signed but likely an example of Japanese Shigaraki ware, judging by the style. In excellent vintage condition as photographed. Height: 10 cm.

Fine Antique Japanese Satsuma Pottery Bowl Early 20th Century Marked Genzan 玄山

Gorgeous early 20th century Japanese Satsuma bowl with lobed rim. Depicting a traditional scene with pheasants by the stream under a maple tree, surrounded by a plethora of flowers. Marked ‘Genzan’ 玄山 to the base. In excellent condition with very minor surface wear. No chips or cracks. Diameter: 15.2 cm.

Large Antique Japanese Square Form Satsuma Pottery Vase by Meizan Meiji Period

Gorgeous antique Japanese square-form Satsuma vase depicting four large panels with birds and flowers set against a cobalt blue background with gilt decoration. Signed 京都 明山 ‘Kyoto, Meizan’ to the base. Really beautiful large decorative piece. In great antique condition with some age-related surface wear. Height: 25 cm.

Chinese Antique Blue Glazed Pottery Censer or Brush Washer Possibly Shiwan Ware

Unusual antique pottery incense burner or brush washer standing on three short feet and covered in thick dark blue glaze with fine crackle throughout. Possibly a piece of Qing dynasty Shiwan ware? Any info welcome. In great antique condition with some age-related surface wear and scratches as photographed. Diameter: 11.5 cm.

Large Chinese Antique Canton Famille Rose Medallion Porcelain Bowl 19th-20th C

Large antique Chinese Canton famille rose porcelain bowl decorated in typical Rose Medallion export pattern featuring various panels with figures, birds and flowers. Stamped ‘Made in China’ to the base.Age-related surface wear as photographed. No chips or cracks. Diameter: 28 cm (slightly irregular shape).

Vintage Japanese Mixed Metal Ikebana Vase Silver Inlaid Angelfish 20th Century

Wonderful vintage Japanese mixed metal vase with silver gilt inlaid medallion depicting some type of angelfish set against otherwise undecorated bronze coloured background. Base marked with a two-character logo which we were so far unable to identify. Beautifully made and very unique piece for a collection. Height: 24.5 cm.

Fine Chinese Vintage Dark Blue Monochrome Cloisonne Enamelled Floral Vase 20th c

Fine Chinese dark blue cloisonne enamelled gilt copper vase featuring an intricate prunus blossom and cracked ice pattern set against a spiral background. Nice quality and very unique piece! Minor original pitting and age-related scuffs but generally in great condition. Height: 18.5 cm.

Antique Indian Hindu Blackstone Stele Carving of Four-Armed Lord Vishnu

Beautiful antique Indian Hindu blackstone stele carving depicting Lord Vishnu carrying his four attributes of the Panchajanya (conch), Sudarshana Chakra (discus), Kaumodaki (mace), and Padma (lotus). Exact age unknown but it appears to be a nice early example, judging by the wear. Age-related surface wear with visible remnants of red and gold pigments. Height: 15.5 cm.

Antique Japanese 19th C Meiji Calligraphy on Paper by Oka Sankyo 岡三橋 (1832-1894)

Rare early Meiji period calligraphy on paper by Oka Sankyō (岡三橋 or おかさんきょう, 1832-1894), native of Choshu and samurai skilled both in martial arts and calligraphy. He studied under Yoshida Shōin at the Shōkasonjuku Academy (松下村塾) and later became the Cabinet Secretary of Japan. Panel is signed with his seals 三橋, 岡氏 and 雨香. Great piece of history, nicely framed and glazed. Dimensions: frame measures 55.5×25 cm; visible area of the artwork 43×13 cm.

Large Chinese Antique Burr Wood Burl Wood Brush Pot Qing Dynasty

Magnificent large antique Chinese brush pot carved out of a natural burr wood with beautiful grain and patina all around. Base with four short feet (it has a slight wobble to it). Exact age unknown but it appears to be a nice early example. Great scholar’s object for a serious collector.In great antique condition with typical age-related surface wear and minor tension lines. Height: 28 cm / 11 inches. Weight: 2.5 kg.

Fine Chinese Vintage Cloisonne Enamelled Thousand Flowers Mille Fleurs Vases

Very attractive pair of vintage Chinese cloisonne enamelled vases featuring a classic ‘thousand flowers’ pattern. Good quality pieces dating to the second half of the 20th century. Height: 21 cm.

Large Antique Japanese Meiji Satsuma Pottery Koro Incense Burner by Kinkozan 金光山

Nice large globular Satsuma koro with mask handles and pierced lid. Depicting typical scenes with figures set against a cobalt blue background with gilt decoration. Partially worn mark to the base appears to read Kinkozan 金光山. Height: 15.5 cm.

Antique Japanese Silver Wire Cloisonne Suiban Planter Shohin Bonsai Pot Meiji

Lovely Japanese miniature silver wire cloisonne suiban/ shohin bonsai pot depicting butterflies amongst cherry blossom set against a light blue background. Originally stood on short feet which are now missing but still displays beautifully! Dimensions: 12.5x9x4 cm.

Antique Anglo Indian 19th Century Swami Solid Silver Creamer and Sugar Bowl 201g

Gorgeous antique Anglo-Indian Swami style silver creamer and sugar bowl with high relief repousse decoration featuring typical medallions with various Hindu deities. Lovely examples of their type! Both in good antique condition with typical tarnishing, wear and surface marks consistent with age and usage. Weight: 201.6 grams (combined). Creamer: 7.5 cm tall. Sugar bowl: 5.5 cm tall, 9 cm in diameter.

Fine Antique Vintage Tibetan Buddhist Copper Bhumpa / Bumpa Ritual Ewer 19-20th C

Gorgeous Tibetan copper repousse Bhumpa (ceremonial ewer) with finely done decoration depicting the Eight Auspicious Signs (Ashtamangala) around the top and a mythical creature at the base of the spout. Remnants of silvered surface. Originally likely had a sprinkler at the top which is now missing.

Height: 18 cm

LARGE Chinese Vintage Pottery Figure Shouxing Shoulao Seated on a Spotted Deer

Unusual large Chinese sancai glazed pottery figure of the God of Longevity Shouxing (Shoulao) holding the Peach of Immortality and seated atop a spotted deer. Beautifully done and looks even more impressive in person!

Height: 40 cm

Small Chinese Antique or Vintage Cantonese Relief Carved Wooden Box 20th Century

Cute little Chinese relief carved box with hinged lid featuring a scene with various figures, buildings and trees. Oval cartouche in the middle intended for a monogram. Some of the internal lining missing but can easily be replaced.

Dimensions: 11.2×7.4×3.3 cm

Antique Burmese Alabaster Marble Statue Buddha Shakyamuni in Bhumisparsha Mudra

Gorgeous antique Burmese alabaster statue depicting seated Buddha with serene expression on his face and with hands in Bhumisparsha mudra. This posture symbolizes the moment of awakening under the Bodhi tree when Siddhartha summoned the Earth to bear witness to his enlightenment and the defeat of Mara. Exact age unknown but possibly a 19th century example.

Height: 21 cm

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Kogo Incense Box by Inaba Shichiho Early 20th C

Attractive antique Japanese blue-ground cloisonne enamelled circular kogo (incense box) produced by the workshop of Inaba Shichiho (1850-1931) and marked with their logo to the base. For a similar example see Bonhams Fine Japanese Art sale, 13 September 2017, lot 1002.

Diameter: 9.5 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Satsuma Pottery Vases With Buddha and Rakan Meiji Period

A wonderful pair of antique Japanese Satsuma pottery vases with mask handles. Each depicting a continuous scene with Buddha surrounded by his disciples (Arhats or Rakan in Japanese). Base marked with a generic ‘Satsuma’ mark 薩摩. Stylistically similar to pieces produced by studio Hododa.

Height: approx. 16 cm 

Vintage Bohemian Art Deco Malachite Glass Buddha by Curt Schlevogt Ingrid Series

Rare early 20th century Bohemian Art Deco malachite glass Buddha figure from the ‘Ingrid’ series by Curt Schlevogt and Josef Riedel.

Height: 20.5 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Miniature Satsuma Pottery Vase With Flowers Meiji Period

Beautiful miniature Japanese Satsuma pottery vase with floral decoration all around. Remnants of a signature to the base. First character appears to be 京 ‘Kyo’.

Height: 9 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Miniature Satsuma Pottery Vase With Flowers Meiji Period

A fantastic miniature Japanese Satsuma pottery vase with a continuous scene depicting spring flowers framed by heavily gilded geometric borders. Not signed.

Height: 6.2 cm

Vintage Ceramic Figurine of Bala Krishna Indian Hindu Deity 20th C Studio Pottery

Most adorable vintage studio piece depicting a seated blue-skinned baby Krishna (Bala Krishna) sucking on his fingers. A unique, one of a kind 20th century piece of unknown origin.

Height: 13.5 cm

FINE Antique Japanese Meiji Satsuma Pottery Vase Figures and Ho-o Bird 19-20thC

Very finely decorated Japanese Meiji period Satsuma pottery vase with two large cartouches, one depicting figures and the other one a Ho-o bird carrying a flower in its beak. These are framed by incredibly intricate and heavily gilded floral and foliate motifs, combined with a curtain-like border around the shoulder and diaper border around the neck. Surprisingly not signed.

Height: 25 cm

Antique Japanese Yuzen Birodo Cut Velvet Paintings With Mt Fuji Framed & Glazed

Beautiful pair of antique Japanese ‘Yuzen Birodo’ paintings on cut velvet depicting landscape scenes with hut and boats, set against a backdrop of Mt. Fuji. Both framed and glazed.

Dimensions: each approx. 28.5×19.5 cm

Large Antique or Vintage Japanese Gilt Lacquered Box With Flowers 11.5″ 20th C

Charming antique Japanese black lacquered box with hand-painted gilt decoration depicting large peonies. Lovely example of its type!

Dimensions: 29x12x4.5 cm

Antique Japanese Minpei Yaki Green Glazed Awaji Pottery Dragon Saucer 19th-20thC

Interesting antique Japanese green glazed Minpei-yaki Awaji pottery saucer with incised dragon decoration based on Chinese examples of a similar type. 

Diameter: 11.5 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Plate With Ladies 19th-20th C

Attractive antique Japanese Imari porcelain dish depicting a nicely painted scene featuring two ladies with a large vase filled with oversized flowers. Base marked with underglaze blue Chinese Chenghua reign mark.

Diameter: 24.5 cm 

Fine Vintage Japanese Korean Style Studio Pottery Moon Jar Vase 20th Century

Unusual vintage studio pottery vase of a shape similar to Korean moon jars. Fully glazed interior and unglazed exterior decorated with streaks of white slip. Not marked so hard to say where it’s actually from – it could possibly be Japanese or European piece inspired by Japanese/Korean ceramics. Any info welcome. 

Height: 24 cm

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

Lovely antique Japanese Damascene Komai type cigarette case depicting a procession scene with Mt. Fuji in the background. Nice example of its type. Not signed.

Dimensions: 10.5x8x2 cm

Antique Indian Hindu Sandstone Stele Carving of Lord Hanuman 14th-16th Century

A fantastic antique Indian Hindu sandstone stele carving depicting Lord Hanuman carrying a mountain in one hand and gada (mace) in the other. His chest is torn open to show his heart devoted to Rama and Sita. Likely dating to c. 14th-16th century.

Height: approx. 15.5 cm

Chinese Vintage Porcelain Figure of a Seated Man Farmer Mid 20th Century

Nicely detailed vintage Chinese porcelain figurine depicting a farmer seated on a rock, holding a sickle in his hand and leaning on a bale.

Height: 12 cm

Vintage Japanese Hirado Porcelain Figurine of a Seated Puppy 20th Century

Charming antique Japanese Hirado porcelain okimono in the form of a seated puppy with a cloth collar tied in a bow. Very cute piece with a lot of personality.

Height: 11 cm

Rare Antique Japanese Meiji Satsuma Pottery Ovoid Urn Vase on Tripod Bamboo Base

Very attractive antique Japanese Satsuma pottery urn/vase standing on a tripod base made to resemble three pieces of bamboo tied together. Marked with an impressed oval stamp to the base. 

Height: 18.5 cm

Antique Japanese Porcelain Elephant Figurine Early 20th C Hirado or Seto Ware

Unusual antique Japanese porcelain okimono in the form of an elephant with his trunk up. Impressed kiln mark to the belly which appears to be character 彷 or ????. We were unable to identify the maker but stylistically it appears to be c. early 20th century example of Hirado or Seto ware. See the last photo for a pair of somewhat similar pieces in the collections of LACMA, object number M.2000.173.2a-b.

Height: 15 cm

Antique Japanese Kakiemon Style Porcelain Teapot Quails and Millet 19th-20th C

Unusual Japanese porcelain teapot decorated in Kakiemon style with a typical pattern depicting quails and millet.

Height:16 cm

Fine Chinese Vintage Cloisonne Enamelled Vase With Bird and Flowers 20th Century

Large vintage Chinese cloisonne enamelled vase with finely done decoration depicting a bird surrounded by various flowers. Beautifully done example dating to the second half of the 20th century.

Height: 26.5 cm

Chinese Antique Double Lozenge Relief Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Box 19th-20th C

Lovely little Chinese red cinnabar lacquered box of double lozenge form, decorated with finely relief carved scene depicting a scholar with his attendant in conversation under a tree. 

Dimensions: 14x9x4.5 cm

Fine Pair of Chinese Antique Cloisonne Enamelled Vases With Dragons Early 20th C

A wonderful pair of Chinese cloisonne enamelled vases, each featuring an intricate design depicting a pair of blue dragons chasing after the flaming pearl. Framed by typical rolling waves and ruyi-head borders and set against a white background with a fine pattern of clouds.

Height: 23 cm

Antique Japanese Hirado Porcelain Monkey Sanbaso Dancer Figurine Meiji Period

Charming antique Japanese Hirado porcelain figure in the form of a monkey performing the Sanbaso dance and sticking out its tongue. Lovely example of its type, larger than toggles of this design.

Height: 11 cm

Antique Japanese Hirado Porcelain Figurine of a Seated Karako Child 19th Century

Antique Japanese Hirado porcelain figurine depicting a seated karako child holding a large flower with a butterfly on it. Originally a candlestick with a small holder applied at the top which is now missing. Small losses to the flower petals and some original firing flaws but displays great!

Height: 12 cm

Antique Japanese Satsuma Pottery Round Covered Box By Studio Kinkozan 錦光山

Unusual little Satsuma covered pot by studio Kinkozan, featuring typical floral overglaze decoration and stamped ‘Kinkozan’ 錦光山 inside the lid. 

Height: 6 cm

Large Chinese Antique Blue and White Porcelain Octagonal Platter Qianlong Period

Great 18th century Chinese Qianlong period octagonal blue and white export porcelain platter in a classic pattern depicting four floral sprays in the middle, surrounded by a foliate border and framed by additional outer border with floral motifs, butterflies and other designs. 

Dimensions: 31.5×23 cm

Fine Chinese Antique Carved Hediao Nut Boat With Calligraphy Inscription

A fantastic tiny Hediao nut/stone carving of a boat with twelve figures in various compartments of the vessel and a tiny inscription to the base. Really fine example of its type with incredible detail all around.

Measures approx. 4.1 cm across.

Chinese Vintage Carved Bamboo Boat With Figures 20th Century

Nice vintage Chinese carved bamboo boat/junk with figures leaning on the railing and enjoying the view. Lovely decorative piece.

Measures 20 cm across.

Chinese Antique Cloisonne Yellow Ground Vase With Floral Decoration Early 20th C

Large antique Chinese yellow ground cloisonne enamelled vase with intricate floral decoration featuring peonies and chrysanthemums. Small areas of restoration which we’ve tried to show in the last three photos. No dents. Small gaps around the inner base so intended for display only.

Height: 23.5 cm

Chinese Antique Export Porcelain Canton Famille Rose Medallion Tankard Mug 19th C

Large antique Chinese Canton famille rose porcelain tankard with a typical Rose Medallion pattern depicting cartouches with figures, birds and flowers. A well preserved example of its type!

Height: 10.5 cm

Fine Chinese Antique Silver Filigree Finger Guard With Jade and Garnets 14.1g

Gorgeous antique Chinese silver filigree finger guard with enamelled floral design and embellished with seven precious stones which appear to be jade and possibly garnets. Marked ‘SILVER’ under the pin.

Height: 8.5 cm

Antique Japanese Fukagawa Seiji Celadon Glazed Porcelain Bird Kogo Incense Box

Cute little Japanese celadon glazed porcelain kogo (incense box) in the form of a baby bird. Made by the Fukagawa Seiji company and marked inside the cover with their typical underglaze blue Mt. Fuji logo.

Height: 5 cm

Vintage Japanese Git Lacquered Miniature Stands Accessory For Hina Dolls 20th c

Cute pair of vintage Japanese gilt lacquered lozenge-shaped stands made as accessories for traditional Hina doll displays. Come with their original box with labels.

Dimensions: each stand approx. 15.5 cm across and 5 cm tall.

Fine Chinese Vintage Porcelain Figure of Seated Guan Yu Yunchang 20th C

Nice large 20th century Chinese porcelain figurine of seated red-faced Guan Yu (Yunchang) holding a book in one hand and stroking his long beard with the other. Stamped to the base. Lovely example of its type with good details.

Height: 29 cm

Antique Japanese Mixed Metal Vase by Nogawa Noboru Signed Hidekuni Meiji Period

Fine antique Japanese mixed metal vase by Nogawa Shoten (shop), decorated with silver, copper and gold inlaid irises. Signed by Hidekuni 秀国 and marked to the base with typical Nogawa logo featuring hiragana character の (“no-”) and three vertical lines in the background for 川 (“-gawa”).

Height: 15.5 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Porcelain Dish Scene From Momotaro Peach Boy Meiji Period

Wonderful antique Japanese porcelain dish depicting elderly figure looking at a peach floating down the river, likely depicting a scene from the popular Japanese folk tale of Momotarō a.k.a. ‘Peach Boy’. Not signed, apart from the inscription 火用心 visible on the item hanging from the figures waist.

Diameter: 21.3 cm

Chinese Antique Cloisonne Enamel Vase Dragons Chasing Flaming Pearl Early 20th C

Attractive antique Chinese cloisonne enamelled vase with classic pattern depicting a pair of dragons chasing after the flaming pearl, set against a black background with clouds. Framed by rolling waves at the bottom and ruyi border with foliate scrolls at the top.

Height: 15.5 cm

Antique Japanese Awaji Pottery Green Glazed Vase With Irises 19th-20th Century

Really interesting antique Japanese Awaji pottery vase with unusual black-green glaze and slip decoration featuring irises. Not marked. Beautiful, rare piece for a collection!

Height: 19 cm

Chinese Antique Brass Square Form Gu Vase 19th-20th Century Qing or Republic

Antique Chinese square-form brass Gu vase with nicely incised/etched decoration featuring flowers and foliate scrolls. Two sides have been at some point polished, while other two have their original patina so it can be displayed either way depending on which look you prefer. Nice solid and heavy piece.

Height:11.5 cm

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases With Dragons and Ho-o Birds Early 20thC

Very attractive pair of antique Japanese cloisonne enamelled square-form vases depicting stylized dragons and Ho-o birds, surrounded by a myriad of floral motifs and geometric designs. Great decorative pieces!

Height: 24.5 cm

Fine Chinese Antique Carved Hardwood Display Stand 19th Century Qing Dynasty

Fine antique Chinese hardwood stand with openwork decoration featuring lotus scrolls and rim embellished with fret border. Beautiful colour and nice patina all around.

Diameter: 8 cm (inner diameter 7.3 cm)

Antique Vintage Indonesian Lacquered Wood Figures Rakshasa Guardians 19th-20thc

Gorgeous pair of Indonesian lacquered and painted wood carvings depicting seated Rakshasa guardian demons with weapons in their hands. Cut at the top and bottom, indicating that they likely came from a piece of furniture or some type of architectural decoration. Mounted on acrylic display stands.

Height: 27 and 26 cm

Antique Tibetan Buddhist Copper Repousse Tray Dragon Auspicious Signs 19th-20th C

Stunning large antique Tibetan Buddhist copper tray with intricate repousse decoration featuring a dragon in the central medallion, surrounded by flowers and some of the Eight Auspicious Signs around the outer border. All set against a very intricate foliate background. Loop on the back for hanging. Beautiful, rare example of its type!

Dimensions: approx. 31.5×31 cm (slightly irregular shape)

Large Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamelled Charger Bowl Late Edo Period Diam. 12″

Fantastic Japanese late Edo period cloisonne enamelled bowl featuring a myriad of geometric designs combined with floral and foliate motifs all around. Nice large decorative piece in great condition. Slight irregularities to the shape of the rim, typical for these early examples and not very noticeable. Has a hook attached on the back for hanging on the wall. 

Diameter: approx. 31 cm

Fine Chinese Antique Porcelain Pillow Headrest Late Qing Dynasty or Republic Era

Colourful antique Chinese porcelain headrest/pillow with openwork carved cash symbols. Depicting a scene with two ladies in the garden on one side and a scene with two birds perched on a rock on the other. Two shorter sides are embellished with cartouches depicting butterflies. All of these are set against a stippled lime green background and framed by a diaper border. Interesting piece of Chinese porcelain.

Dimensions: 14.5x12x5.5 cm

Fine Chinese Antique Canton Famille Rose Porcelain Box Mandarin Scenes 19th C

Cute miniature 19th century Canton famille rose porcelain pot/round box with Rose Mandarin export pattern. Featuring typical scenes with figures, birds and bats framed by heavily gilded floral and foliate borders.

Diameter: 6.2 cm

Large Chinese Antique Crackle Glazed Famille Rose Nanking Warrior Vase 19thC 10″

Nice antique Chinese crackle glazed ‘Nanking ware’ vase with browned chimeras and foo lion handles. Featuring typical famille rose decoration with warriors on horses and various attendants with banners. Base with incised four-character seal mark. Lovely Qing dynasty example and a very attractive decorative piece!

Height: 25.5 cm / 10 inches

Antique Japanese Blue White Seto Porcelain Vase by Kato Shubei II Haakundo

Fine antique Japanese Meiji period Seto porcelain vase by Kato Shubei II (1848-1903) 二代加藤周兵卫, also known as Haakundo. Decorated with a classic pattern featuring bird perched on a tree, surrounded by various flowers and grasses. Base marked 白云堂 周兵製 ‘Made by Haakundo Shubei;.

Height: 16 cm

Fine Chinese Relief Carved Wooden Box With Dome Lid 20th Century

Fine antique or vintage Chinese relief carved box with domed lid. Decorated all around with cartouches depicting various scenes with figures, framed by intricate foliate scrolls and endless knots.

Dimensions: 25x12x12 cm

Fine Vintage Japanese Pottery Shigaraki Ware Kabin Vase 20th Century SIGNED

Attractive vintage Japanese Shigaraki flower vase (kabin) decorated with horizontal blue stripes. Stamped to the base. Comes with its original wooden storage box.

Height: 20 cm

Fine Chinese Antique Watercolour Painting on Silk Late Qing Dynasty 26×24 cm

Charming antique Chinese watercolour painting on silk, depicting an indoor scene with ladies wearing long robes. Lovely depiction of life during the Qing dynasty. Framed and glazed, ready to hang on the wall.

Dimensions: frame measures 26×24 cm, artwork measures approx. 17×15 cm.

Chinese Antique Blue and White Crackle Glaze Porcelain Pot Late Qing or Republic

Interesting antique Chinese pot of a rare form. Decorated in underglaze blue with ruyi border around the rim and stylized Shou and Fu characters repeated around the body. Unusual example, likely dating to late Qing dynasty or Republic period.

Height: 5.5 cm

Chinese Antique or Vintage Glazed Porcelain Seated Foo Lion Joss Stick Holders

Unusual pair or antique or vintage Chinese joss stick holders in the form of seated foo lions covered in whitish grey glaze.

Height: approx. 7.5 cm

Fine Japanese Satsuma Pottery Bowl Birds and Irises by Uchida 内田 20th Century

Pretty 20th century Japanese Satsuma bowl by Uchida. Featuring a charming scene with birds surrounded by numerous irises. Base marked 内田 ‘Uchida’.

Diameter: 12.5 cm

Chinese Antique 19th-20th C Solid Silver Dishes by Feng Xiang Beijing 93.4g

Pair of small antique Chinese silver dishes stamped with ‘Feng Xiang’ 鳳翔  mark and unusual heart-shaped three dot mark. Beijing mark 北京 at the top and silver mark 足紋 below, both written right to left.

Diameter: 8.3 cm

Pair of Japanese Satsuma Pottery Bowls With Irises by Uchida 内田 20th Century

Nice pair of 20th century Japanese Satsuma bowls by Uchida decorated with irises. Base marked 内田 ‘Uchida’.

Diameter: 7.5 cm

Chinese Antique Silver Pill Box With Carved Jade Cabochon Early 20th C 15.6g

Charming antique Chinese silver pill box with engraved decoration and hinged lid with inset natural jade cabochon carved in the form of a bat with peaches. Base stamped ‘SILVER’. Very nice example of its type.

Dimensions: approx. 3.9×3.1×1.7 cm

Fine Vintage Japanese Bronze Style Pottery Vase by Kato Usuke Akisaka Kiln

Fabulous vintage Japanese vase by Kato Usuke 加藤宇助 of Akisaka kiln 秋坂窯. Covered in interesting verdigris glaze imitating the appearance of antique bronzes. Faint mark ‘う’ to the base. Comes in its original inscribed wooden box.

Height: 27 cm

Antique Japanese Petrified Chestnut Wood Suiseki Bonsai Viewing Stone Showa Era

Lovely Japanese petrified fossil wood suiseki viewing stone with a custom made stand inscribed with the date of collection ‘July 24 of the year Showa 46 (1971)’ and the location ‘Aomori Prefecture, Shimokita Peninsula, Mount Osore’. Lovely piece that can be displayed either on its wooden stand or traditionally in sand.

Height: 13 cm

Fine Vintage Japanese Seto Ware Ikebana Vase by Kato Shunto 加藤舜陶

Interesting vintage Japanese wabi-sabi Seto vase by Kato Shunto 加藤舜陶, covered in amber brown glaze with slight iridescene to it. Signed to the base. Comes in its original inscribed wooden box.

Height: 12 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Reticulated Silver Incense Ball Spherical Koro 112.3 g

Exceptional antique Japanese spherical silver incense burner with very fine reticulated decoration featuring circular cartouches with wisterias, peonies, chrysanthemums and prunus blossom. Separates into two hemispheres that originally contained a gimbaled system of rings that would hold incense in correct orientation (now missing). There are no markings but is looks to be made out of high-grade silver (interior was left unpolished to show its original tarnishing).

Diameter: 8 cm

Antique or Vintage Japanese Wood Carved Figure of Lucky God Ebisu Holding a Fish

Charming antique or vintage Japanese carved wooden figure of Lucky God Ebisu depicted with a happy expression on his face and holding a large fish.

Height: 17 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Powder Blue Azure Glazed Bowls With Gilt Decoration

Wonderful pair of antique Japanese powder blue or ‘azure’ glazed bowls with gilt decoration featuring a scholar in the garden on one side and a willow tree on the other. Nice, rare examples of this type!

Diameter: 10.5 cm

Rare Antique Japanese Meiji Tokyo Export Porcelain Bamboo Pot Heinrich Ahrens Co

Rare antique Japanese Meiji period export porcelain pot by Ahrens Company founded in Tokyo in 1869, shortly after the Meiji Restoration, by a German/Prussian entrepreneur Heinrich Ahrens (died in Yokohama on October 18, 1886). Modelled as a section of a bamboo, decorated with relief-moulded flowers set against a cobalt blue background. Base marked with a book-shaped mark which reads 東京 アーレンス社 ‘Ahrens Co., Tokyo’ and with a very faint rectangular kiln mark above.

A similar pair of vases can be found in the Tetsuhito Tanabe Collection.

Height: 9.5 cm