Fine Antique Japanese Wooden Toggle of Onnagata Kabuki Actor Edo or Meiji Period

Really nice antique Japanese wooden toggle depicting a male kabuki actor playing a female role (onnagata), holding a fan in his right hand and pushing down the left side of his robe, exposing a bare shoulder. Pair of himotoshi on the back. Beautifully done example with lovely facial expression and great patina. Not signed.

Height: 5 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamelled Bowl Hundred Treasures 19th Century

Really lovely antique Japanese cloisonne enamelled bowl decorated with a variation of ‘hundred treasures’ pattern based on Chinese examples of a similar type. Stylized ‘Fuku’ 福 (happiness or good fortune) mark to the base.

Diameter: 18.3 cm
Height: 10 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Mixed Metal Silver Copper Inlaid Bronze Vases Meiji Period

Stunning pair of Japanese Meiji period mixed metal vases with silver and copper inlaid decoration featuring cartouches with plants and insects on each side, surrounded by typical foliate and floral borders all around. Very fine quality examples which are – surprisingly – not signed.

Height: 22 cm

Antique Japanese Porcelain Teapot Creamer Sugar Bowl Trio by Hozan Meiji Period

Interesting antique Japanese teapot, creamer and sugar bowl trio with colourful overglaze decoration featuring swallows flying amongst falling blossom. Each with underglaze blue mark 大日本 邦山製 ‘Great Japan, Made by Hozan’ (alternative reading is ‘Kuniyama’). 

Height: teapot – 18 cm, creamer 14 cm, sugar bowl – 12 cm

Contemporary French Japanese Style Raku Covered Box Anne-Sophie Moindrot-Bailly

Interesting contemporary green glazed raku pottery covered box in the form of pebbles stacked on top of each other. Created by contemporary French artist Anne-Sophie Moindrot-Bailly a.k.a. ‘Kim Céramik’. Signed to the base.

Height: 10 cm

Fine Chinese Vintage Kangxi Style Doucai Porcelain Dish Magpies and Prunus 20th C

Charming 20th century Chinese doucai decorated porcelain dish depicting a scene with magpies and blossoming prunus tree, after Kangxi period dishes of similar style. Reverse marked with underglaze blue Kangxi reign mark and additional two marks, one of which appears to read ‘Xi Yin’ 惜銀.

Diameter: 16.5 cm

Rare Chinese Antique Blue White Porcelain Dish For Javanese Market Wayang Puppet

Rare antique Chinese Qing dynasty export porcelain dish/shallow bowl made for the Javanese market. Featuring underglaze blue decoration with traditional Javanese Wayang shadow puppets. Signed 和合 underneath. This type is often incorrectly described as being Japanese but the way it is potted is clearly Chinese. It is correctly identified as Chinese by Bennett, J., et al. in their book Crescent Moon: Islamic Art & Civilisation in Southeast Asia, Art Gallery of South Australia, 2005. See also last photo for a similar, recently sold example with typical Chinese stamped hexagonal export seal.

Diameter: approx. 28.5 cm (shape is slightly irregular)

Fine Chinese Antique 19th Century Blue White Porcelain Plate With Immortals 8″

Really nice 19th century Chinese blue and white porcelain dish depicting a scene with Immortals, framed by an outer border featuring butterflies, peaches and geometric designs. 

Diameter: 20.2 cm / approx. 8 inches

Vintage Nepalese Tibetan Buddhist Copper Statue Buddha Chenrezig Avalokitesvara

Really nice vintage Nepalese/Tibetan Buddhist gilt copper statue of a four-armed Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara (known as Chenrezig in Tibetan). Gorgeous consecrated Buddhist image.

Height: 16 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamelled Plate Diameter 15.3 cm or 6″

Precious little antique Japanese cloisonné enamelled plate with intricate decoration depicting bird and flowers in the central medallion, surrounded by a gorgeous outer border with a myriad of floral and foliate motifs set against a pink background. Back enamelled with a typical blue spiral pattern.

Diameter: approx. 15.3 cm

Chinese Antique Export Silver Clothes Brush by Tai Shan of Beijing Early 20th C

Antique Chinese export silver clothes brush with repousse relief decoration depicting blossoming prunus branch set against a stippled background. Marked with Chinese ‘zú wén’ 足紋 high-grade silver mark and with mark of silversmith Tai Shan 泰山 of Beijing (Peking) 北京.

Dimensions: approx. 16.5×4.5 cm

Chinese Vintage Famille Rose Porcelain Plate With Landscape Inscribed 20thC PRoC

Vintage Chinese famille rose porcelain dish with a mountain landscape scene and inscription in the upper right-hand corner. Base marked with stamped China, Jingdezhen seal mark. Nice later 20th century decorative piece.

Diameter: 26 cm

Antique Japanese Cobalt Blue Satsuma Pottery Vase With Figures Early 20th c 薩广

Lovely early 20th century Japanese Satsuma pottery vase of quatrefoil form. Featuring scenes with figures framed by a cobalt blue background with gilt decoration. Marked 薩广, which is a simplified form of ‘Satsuma’ 薩摩.

Height: 12 cm

Fine Vintage Japanese Hagi Ware Ikebana Vase Tenpozan Tsubaki Kiln Tanga Hirose

Sublime 20th century Japanese Hagi ware long neck vase by Tanga Hirose (広瀬淡雅) of Tenpozan Hon Kiln 天鵬山 本窯, part of Tenpozan Tsubaki Kiln 天鵬山 椿窯. Impressed kiln mark to the base. Comes in its original box.

Height: 25.5 cm / 10 inches

Fine Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamelled Vase With Chrysanthemums Early 20th C

Antique Japanese silver wire cloisonné enamelled vase featuring chrysanthemums set against a lovely blue background. Attractive early 20th century example.

Height: 9.2 cm

Fine Chinese Antique Relief Decorated Copper Stand With Cranes Qing or Republic

Unusual little Chinese gilt copper stand/trivet with chased and engraved relief decoration depicting a pair of cranes flying among ruyi-shaped clouds. Surface has been over the years polished but there are remnants of original gilding visible underneath. Well made piece, chunky and heavy. Great little object for scholar’s desk.

Dimensions: 10.5x7x3.5 cm

Chinese Vintage Famille Rose Porcelain Vase With Landscape Inscribed 20th C PRoC

Attractive vintage Chinese famille rose porcelain vase with a continuous landscape scene framed by typical ruyi-head borders and foliate scrolls. Other side bears an inscription. Base marked with China, Jingdezhen seal mark. Nice later 20th century decorative piece.

Height: 18 cm

Large Prehistoric Fossil Auroch Horn on a Stand Pleistocene Holocene 36 cm 14″

Fantastic large fossil horn of a prehistoric Auroch (Bos primigenius), extinct ancestor of domestic cattle. Remnants of small barnacles on the inside, indicating that this was preserved in the sea. Great piece for a collection!

Width: 36 cm / 14 inches

Antique Japanese Miniature Satsuma Pottery Sakura Vase by Ogurusu Shoten 小栗栖造

Gorgeous early 20th century Japanese miniature Satsuma pottery vase decorated with sakura/cherry blossom. Base marked with partly worn mark of Ogurusu Shoten, Kobe 小栗栖造.

Height: 9 cm

Vintage Japanese Bizen Ware Pottery Rabbit Hare Figurine by Kimura Toho 20th C

Lovely Japanese Bizen ware okimono of a seated rabbit by Kimura Tōhō 木村陶峰 (b. 1928). Beautifully potted with lovely details all around. Stamped to the base. Comes in its original wooden storage box.

Height: approx. 15 cm

Fine Vintage Japanese Pottery Shigaraki Ware Pouch Ikebana Vase 20th C Showa Era

Charming large Japanese Shigaraki ware vase in the form of a pouch fastened with a string tied in a large bow. Stamped to the base with a rectangular seal mark.

Height: 22 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Hirado Porcelain Vase 19th Century Meiji Period

Fabulous antique Japanese Hirado porcelain vase with fine underglaze blue decoration depicting prunus blossom and bamboo set against a large Moon/Sun in the background. Base marked with underglaze blue signature which reads 平戸 承猿之作.

Height: 22 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Cloisonne Vase Dragons and Ho-o Birds Meiji or Taisho Era

Antique Japanese cloisonné enamelled vase featuring alternating panels with dragons and Ho-o birds set against a gorgeous brownish background and framed by a wide floral and foliate border at the top. Circa early 20th century example.

Height: 15.5 cm

Fine Chinese Vintage Porcelain Vase With Landscape and Inscription 20th C PRoC

Attractive vintage Chinese porcelain vase with a continuous landscape scene framed by typical ruyi-head borders and foliate scrolls. Other side bears an inscription. Base marked with Jingdezhen seal mark and ‘Made in China’ stamp. Later 20th century example.

Height: 22 cm 

Vintage Indian Kulah Khud Koftgari Silver Inlaid Steel Helmet Sikh Indo Persian

Fine vintage Indian steel helmet with beautiful Koftgari silver inlaid decoration in the manner of 19th century Indo-Persian Sikh Kulah Khud helmets. Really stunning decorative piece!

Dimensions: approx. 21 cm in diameter and 52 cm tall (including the chain mail aventail)

Antique Indian Wooden Carving Bracket Corbel Female Figure Circa 19th C

Charming antique Indian carved wooden bracket/corbel, depicting a female figure with hands pressed together and mouth slightly open, as if performing the Namaste greeting. Has a fitting on the back for hanging on the wall.

Height: 22 cm

Contemporary Chinese Porcelain Vase With Hand Painted Figural Scenes 19cm 7.5″

Interesting contemporary fully hand-painted Chinese yellow ground vase with three cartouches depicting charming scenes with mother and her child. Nicely done and very attractive piece. Base marked with a four-character Qianlong mark.

Height: 19 cm

Antique Album 35 Hand Tinted Photos British Colonial India Calcutta Early 1900s

Very interesting antique photo album depicting various scenes of colonial India including Raj Bhavan Government House in Calcutta, various temples, soldiers, common folk, British, architecture and some landscapes. Majority of the 35 photos is also hand-tinted. Fantastic piece of social history from the early 1900s.

Each photograph measures approximately 8×6 cm

Large Chinese Vintage Carved Bamboo Figure of Shouxing Shou Lao 20th Century

Really lovely large Chinese bamboo carving depicting the God of Longevity – Shouxing – with two smaller figures at his feet. Nicely carved and with attractive patina.

Height: 40.5 cm / 16 inches

Fine Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamelled Vase With Peonies and Box Meiji Period

Fine antique Japanese silver wire cloisonné enamelled vase featuring large peonies set against a light green background. c. early 20th century example. Comes in its original storage box.

Height: 11.5 cm

Antique Japanese Hirado Porcelain Monkey Sanbaso Dancer Figurine Meiji Period

Charming antique Japanese Hirado porcelain toggle in the form of a monkey performing the Sanbaso dance and sticking out its tongue. Lovely example of its type.

Height: approx. 6 cm

Rare Qing Dynasty Chinese Antique Silver Inlaid Bronze Vases by Shisou / Shi Shou

Rare pair of antique Chinese bronze vases with silver inlaid decoration depicting bamboo and scholar’s rocks. Bases marked with inlaid ‘Shisou’ mark 石叟. This mark was originally used during the late Ming dynasty but present examples are likely slightly later Qing dynasty pieces dating to the 18th/19th century. 

Height: approx. 15 cm (one of the vases slightly shorter)

Fine Chinese Antique or Vintage Pewter Jue Tripod Vessel Cup With Inscription

Unusual Chinese antique or vintage pewter cup made in the manner of archaic ‘jue’ ritual wine vessels, standing on three legs and with a long, curved spout featuring engraved inscription.

Height: 13 cm

Pair of Chinese Vintage Pewter Mugs Tankards With Dragons by Weng Lee Co Swatow

Pair of vintage Chinese pewter tankards with etched decoration depicting dragons and auspicious ‘Fu’ symbols. Bases stamped ‘Swatow, Weng Lee Co.’ and ‘Made in China’.

Height: 11 cm

Large Chinese Carved Lacquered Wooden Head of Luohan Arhat 19th-20th C

Unusual large Chinese wooden head of a Luohan with painted polychrome decoration. Beautifully carved with imposing features and a contemplative expression on his face. 

Height: 22 cm

Antique Japanese Tokanabe Ware Terracotta Charger Yamato and Demon Boar 13.5″

Interesting antique Japanese Tokanabe ware terracotta charger with relief moulded decoration depicting a scene from the ‘The Labours of Yamato’ where he encounters the demon boar.

Diameter: 34.5 cm or approx. 13.5″

Fine Chinese Antique Gilt Lacquered Export Box Tea Caddy 19th C Qing Dynasty

Beautiful 19th century Chinese gilt lacquered export box with hinged lid. Finely hand-painted all around and featuring scenes of China trade with various goods being packed into crates and prepared for export. Great piece of antique Chinese lacquerware.

Dimensions: 17x12x9 cm

Fine Chinese Antique Kangxi Period Blue White Porcelain Teapot Long Eliza c 1700

Miniature Chinese Kangxi period blue and white porcelain teapot with typical ‘Long Eliza’ pattern and with underglaze blue 玉 ‘Yu’ mark to the base. Missing its cover.

Height: 5.5 cm and approx. 10.5 cm wide from handle to spout

Fine Chinese Vietnamese Reticulated Soapstone Candle or Incense Holder 20th C

Wonderful vintage Chinese/Vietnamese carved soapstone candle holder or incense holder with reticulated continuous scene depicting mythical creatures including dragon, fenghuang, qilin and turtle amongst the clouds.

Height: 19 cm

Antique Hampatong Dayak Statue Guardian Figure From Borneo Kalimantan 19th-20th C

Wonderful antique Hampatong statue, most likely by the Dayak people of Borneo/Kalimantan. Depicting a seated guardian spirit or ancestor holding his legs which are drawn towards the body in a posture typical of Hampatong figures. These were traditionally placed near the entrances to their dwellings or along footpaths leading to the river and protected villagers against evil spirits.

Height: 48 cm including the stand (figure itself measures approx. 42 cm)

Pair of Chinese Antique Export Paintings on Pith Paper 19th Century Qing Dynasty

Attractive pair of 19th century Chinese export pith paintings depicting a couple of figures wearing traditional Manchu robes and headwear. Nicely framed and glazed, ready to hang on the wall.

Dimensions: approx. 25×14.5 cm including the frame

Fine Chinese Vintage Blue Monochrome Cloisonne Enamelled Vase 20th c

Fine Chinese dark blue monochrome cloisonne vase featuring floral and foliate scrolls set against a spiral background. Gilt base and inside of the neck.

Height: 16.5 cm

Superb Antique Anglo Indian Carved Wooden Statue Display Stand 19th Century

Superb antique 19th century Anglo-Indian carved wooden display stand in the form of an elephant carrying the base of the stand on its back. Fine quality carving and of nice size too. 

Height: 19 cm

Antique Japanese Photographs Mt Fuji, Nikko, Kamakura, Osaka, Matsushima, Itsukushima

Set of 7 antique or vintage Japanese photographs depicting scenes with Mt. Fuji, ‘The Great Image of Buddha, Kamakura’, ‘The Osaka Castle’, ‘Itsukushima, Hiroshima Prefecture’, ‘Matsushima, Miyagi Prefecture’ and ‘The Yomei Gate, Nikko’. 

Dimensions: each photograph approx. 15.5x10cm or 6×4.5 inches

Fine Large Antique Japanese Gilt Lacquered Table Cabinet Meiji Period

Fine antique Japanese gilt lacquered table cabinet with six internal drawers and hinged door with beautifully hand painted panels featuring cartouches with birds and landscapes.

Dimensions: 28x26x17 cm

Fine Chinese Japanese Antique Carved Wood Tray With Landscape Scene 19th-20th C

Fine antique Chinese/Japanese rectangular wooden tray with beautifully incised landscape scene. Unusual example for which we were unable to find any similar reference pieces.

Dimensions: 33.5×23.5 cm or 13.5×9.5 inches

Antique Japanese Meiji Blue White Seto Porcelain Dishes by Kato Gosuke IV 陶玉園五助製

Rare pair of antique Japanese Meiji period Seto porcelain dishes by Kato Gosuke IV (1839-1905). Decorated with interesting pattern which appears to be inspired by archaic designs. Each marked 陶玉園 五助製 (right to left) to the side.

Dimensions: each approx. 18×16 cm

Large Chinese Antique Canton Famille Rose Medallion Porcelain Dish 19th C Qing

Large antique Chinese famille rose decorated dish with typical ‘Rose medallion’ pattern featuring cartouches with figures, birds and flowers. Really lovely display piece!

Dimensions: 27.5×24 cm

Antique French Samson of Paris Chinese Style Chinoiserie Porcelain Tea Caddy

Interesting antique Chionoiserie tea caddy by Samson of Paris, done in the manner of 18th century Chinese export porcelain. Missing its cover.

Height: 11.5 cm

Fine David White British Studio Pottery Porcelain Crackle Glazed Covered Bowl

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

Diameter: 10 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Kyoto Satsuma Tripod Koro Incense Burner Meiji Period

Beautifully painted antique Japanese Kyoto Satsuma koro, depicting cartouches with figures and birds set against a heavily gilded background with geometric motifs all around. Not signed.

Diameter: 11 cm

Fine Japanese Satsuma Pottery Lobed Bowl by Koshida Early 20th Century Marked 越田

Pretty 20th century Japanese Satsuma bowl by Koshida. Featuring a charming scene with birds in a blossoming cherry tree and with oversized flowers below. Base marked 越田 ‘Koshida’.

Diameter: 12 cm

Fine Chinese Vintage Cloisonne Enamelled Vase Thousand Flowers Millefiori 20th C

Gorgeous 20th century Chinese cloisonne enamelled vase in classic colourful ‘millefiori’ pattern depicting various flowers all around. Stamped ‘Made in China’ to the base. 

Height: 23 cm

Large Antique Japanese Blue White Arita Porcelain Relief Moulded Bowl Aoki Bros

Interesting large Japanese blue and white Arita porcelain bowl with relief-moulded decoration featuring a blossoming cherry tree and peonies, framed by a floral outer border. This example is not signed but the same pattern was produced by the Aoki Brothers (Aoki Kyodai-Shokai) and sometimes bears their underglaze blue mark.

Diameter: 26.5 cm

Antique Japanese Kakiemon Style Arita Porcelain Whistle Edo Period c 1680-1700

Rare antique Japanese Kakiemon style porcelain whistle in the form of a reclining Chinese boy or Karako. Decorated in Kakiemon-type overglaze enamels and produced in Arita kilns between c. 1680 and 1700. Rare early example inspired by Chinese Blanc de Chine figures.

Width: 7 cm

Large Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Charger With Fuku Mark 36.5cm 14.5″

Impressive antique Japanese Meiji period Kutani porcelain charger bowl featuring a scene with the Six Poets (Rokkasen) seated in a circle and framed by an intricate geometric and foliate outer border. Base marked with typical stylized iron red ‘Fuku’ mark 福 (happiness or good fortune).

Diameter: 36.5 cm / approx. 14.5 inches

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

Attractive antique Japanese table cabinet with three internal drawers and hinged door with beautifully hand painted gilt lacquered panels featuring a peacock perched on a rock above a waterfall. 

Dimensions: 18x9x18 cm

Chinese Antique Canton Famille Rose Porcelain Dishes 19th Century Diam 19.5cm

A charming pair of 19th century Canton famille rose export porcelain dishes, depicting colourful birds and butterflies surrounded by a myriad of floral sprays.

Diameter: 19.5 cm

Fine 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: 16 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamelled Vase With Irises Meiji Period

Fine antique Japanese cloisonné enamelled vase featuring large irises and other flowers. c. Meiji period, early 20th century example.

Height: 15 cm

Chinese Antique Clobbered Blue White Porcelain Chocolate Pot 18th C Qianlong Era

Rare antique Chinese Qianlong period blue and white export porcelain chocolate pot with later European polychrome overglaze decoration featuring flowers set against a lime green background. Truly unique piece for a collection!

Height: 10 cm

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

Charming antique Chinese ‘clobbered’ blue and white jar with later European overglaze decoration. Featuring a pair of colourful dragons, surrounded by numerous floral sprays and set against a heavily gilded background. Iron red pseudo-Chinese mark to the base.

Height: 17 cm

Antique Burmese Alabaster Marble Statue of Reclining Buddha Parinirvana 19th C

Antique Burmese alabaster or marble carving depicting final moments of a reclining Buddha Shakyamuni before entering the state of parinirvana. Likely a 19th century example, judging by the style and wear.

Dimensions: approx. 31 cm across and 12.5 cm tall.

LARGE Antique Japanese Porcelain Charger With Landscape by Nikko Early 20th c

Amazing large antique Japanese porcelain charger featuring beautifully painted mountain landscape scene with figures passing through a torii gate, walking towards the buildings in the background. Signed 日光造 ‘Made by Nikko’ to the base.

Diameter: 31.5 cm or approx. 12.5 inches

Chinese Antique Ming Dynasty Lacquered Bronze Bodhisattva Amitayus 16th-17th c

Rare Chinese Ming dynasty gilt-lacquered bronze figure of a Bodhisattva seated on a lotus throne and holding a bowl with two lotus stems rising to the shoulders. Likely depicting Amitayus/Amitābha Buddha. Dating to the late 16th or early 17th century. Stylistically similar example in the collection of Ralph M. Chait Galleries has inscription and cyclical date corresponding to year 1593.

Height: 15.5 cm

Fine Chinese Antique Polished Bronze Vase on Tripod Stand Qing Dynasty

Charming antique Chinese bronze vase standing on a tripod stand (cast together as one piece). Surface has been at some point polished but judging by the underside and interior, it appears to be a nice early example dating to the Qing dynasty.

Height: 15.5 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Cloisonne Vase Dragons and Ho-o Birds Meiji-Taisho Period

Antique Japanese cloisonné enamelled vase featuring alternating panels with dragons and Ho-o birds. Early 20th century example dating from the Meiji or Taisho period.

Height: 12 cm

Pair of Large Antique Japanese Hand Tinted Photographs of Ladies Meiji Period

Pair of large antique Japanese hand-tinted photographs depicting ladies in the garden. Mounted on board with remnants of framing tape on the back. Beautiful decorative pieces that would look great framed!

Dimensions: each photograph measures 29.5×24.5 cm

Chinese Vintage Ceramic Plaque With Winter Scene Inscribed 20th C Wang Feng

Interesting 20th century Chinese ceramic plaque with nicely hand painted landscape scene featuring mountains and waterfalls. Inscription to the top appears to date it to the cyclical year 庚戌 which in this case corresponds with year 1970. Impressed Wang Feng mark to the back.

Dimensions: 30×20 cm

Chinese Antique Export Silver Vase With Bird and Flowers by Sincere & Co 70g

Attractive antique Chinese silver vase decorated with a bird perched on a blossoming branch, looking at a pair of butterflies flying above. Base stamped with the mark of retailer Sincere & Co with letter S and Chinese form of their name ‘Xian Shi’ 先施 (short for 先施公司). Between them is the purity mark 90. Mark on the left appears to be character 壎 ‘Xūn’.

Height: 17 cm

Fine Chinese Antique Gilt Lacquered Export Box Tea Caddy 19th C Qing Dynasty

Nice 19th century Chinese gilt lacquered export box with hinged lid. Beautifully hand-painted all around with scenes depicting daily life. Great genuine piece of China trade lacquerware.

Dimensions: 20.5x16x10.5 cm

Chinese Antique Inscribed Paktong Ink Box Late Qing Dynasty or Republic Period

Interesting Chinese paktong ink box with various inscriptions to the lid. Most likely a late Qing or early Republic period example.

Dimensions: 6.5×6.5×2.5 cm

Chinese Antique Lacquered Wine Cups With Metal Liners 18th Century Qing Dynasty

Rare set of antique Chinese black lacquered wine cups with silvered copper liners. Similar in form and materials to 18th century ‘lac burgaute’ examples but in this case without the mother-of-pearl inlaid decoration. All three with attached wax export seals. 

Dimensions: larger cups approx. 4.5 cm tall and smaller one approx. 3.5 cm tall

Antique Vintage Japanese Polychrome Wooden Oni or Hannya Demon Noh Mask Signed

Fantastic Japanese wooden Noh mask of a horned Oni or Hannya demon with white skin and red-green eyes showing remnants of metallic paint. Signed and stamped to the back. Great example of its type!

Dimensions: 22×18 cm

Antique Japanese Blue White Seto Porcelain Goblets Stem Cups by Kato Shunko 春光製

Set of four antique Japanese Meiji period Seto porcelain goblets/stem cups by Kato Shunko 加藤春光. Each decorated with slightly different floral spray and geometric pattern around the foot. Slightly irregular potting. Each marked 春光製 ‘Made by Shunko’ to the base in underglaze blue.

Height: each approx. 8.5 cm

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