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Fine Chinese Antique Cloisonne Enamelled Round Covered Box Late Qing 19th-20th C

Beautiful antique Chinese cloisonne enamelled gilt copper box and cover decorated with intricate floral and foliate scrolls set against a black background. Dating to the late 19th or early 20th century. Diameter: 9 cm.





LARGE Chinese Antique Vintage Porcelain Brush Washer Eagle & Wolf Republic 20thC

Highly unusual large Chinese porcelain brush washer in the form of a bird of prey perched on a pine tree and with a wolf or similar animal standing opposite and looking at the bird. Likely a 20th century – possibly Republic period – example, even though we have not been able to find anything even remotely similar for reference. A truly unique piece for a collection! Height: 28 cm.





Rare Antique Japanese Bronze Akubi Daruma Te-aburi Hand Warmer Incense Burner

Rare antique Japanese brass or polished bronze ‘te-aburi’ hand warmer or small personal incense burner in the form of a yawning Daruma (Akubi Daruma) stretching after a long meditation. Wonderful little object for a collection. Height: 8 cm.




Chinese Antique Silver Inlaid Bronze Horse Incense Burner 19th C Qing Dynasty

Fine antique Chinese silver inlaid bronze incense burner in the form of a saddled horse standing on a rectangular plinth. Missing its cover which is usually modelled as a seated poet Du Fu. Judging by the wear and patina likely a 19th century, Qing dynasty example. We’ve never seen one with silver inlay before. Height: 13.5 cm.





Chinese Antique Relief Decorated Coconut and Pewter Teapot 19th-20th Century

Interesting antique Chinese pewter teapot with lower half of the body decorated with relief carved coconut shell featuring auspicious Shou characters and precious objects. Missing its original handle but this can be easily replaced. Height: 11.5 cm.




Chinese Antique Peranakan Export Silver Bottle or Shaker Signed De Shun 徳順 29.5g

Unusual antique Chinese bottle or pepper/salt shaker with intricate relief decoration featuring a dragon flying amongst the clouds. Base marked with typical Chinese ‘zú wén’ 足紋 silver mark and signed 徳順 or 德順 ‘De Shun / Tek Soon’, with another unknown symbol below. Possibly a Peranakan Chinese example made for the Straits communities. Weight: 29.5 grams. Height: 6.5 cm.





Antique Japanese Sumida Gawa Figural Vase by Jihei Kawamoto Ryosai Inoue Kiln

Rare antique Japanese Sumida Gawa pottery vase decorated with birds and with a figure dressed in a kimono standing beside it. Base marked 隅田焼 治兵製 ‘Sumida ware, made by Jihei’, referring to Jihei Kawamoto who inherited the Ryosai kiln after the death of the first generation Ryosai in 1899. Height: 14.5 cm.






Japanese Jiita Shikiita Live Edge Wood Display Stand For Bonsai Shohin or Vase

Gorgeous large Japanese natural live edge wooden display board (jiita), perfect for bonsai, ikebana or other decorative objects. Beautiful grain and live edge all around. Nice old example! Dimensions: approximately 36x32x9.5 cm.





Chinese Vintage Contemporary Yixing Clay Rectangular Vases With Figures Signed

Lovely pair of rectangular-form yixing clay vases with relief decoration featuring figures on one side and calligraphy on the other, while the sides are covered in stylized seal script. Great decorative pieces. Height: 12 cm.




Chinese Antique Blue White Kangxi Revival Porcelain Prunus Jar Late Qing

Lovely late Qing dynasty Kangxi revival blue and white porcelain jar with typical blossoming prunus pattern all around and double circle mark to the base. Height: 13 cm.





Fine Vintage Japanese Damascene Komai Style Box by Amita Eagle on a Pine 20th C

Fabulous vintage Japanese gilt damascene jewellery or trinket box by Amita. Cover is decorated a finely detailed scene featuring eagle perched on a pine tree, with additional small birds flying along the sides of the box. Inside of the lid is decorated with incised landscape scene and box itself is lined with red felt. Marked Amita Japan to the base. Dimensions: 14×9.5×4.5 cm.





Chinese or Japanese Antique Blue White Porcelain Wayang Dish For Javanese Market

Rare antique Chinese or Japanese export porcelain dish/shallow bowl made for the Javanese market. Featuring underglaze blue decoration with traditional Javanese Wayang shadow puppets. This type is often described as Japanese but 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. We’ve also found another example listed as lot 55 in the Asian Collection & Fine Art sale by Pacific Galleries (July 14, 2018) with hexagonal Chinese export stamp so would lean towards a Chinese origin. Diameter: 24 cm.




Chinese Antique Brown Glazed Stoneware Ding Tripod Incense Burner Qing Dynasty

Unusual antique Chinese tripod incense burner with zoomorphic handles and covered in dark blackish brown glaze. Possibly a late Qing dynasty example. Has some inscriptions on the inside that were added later, perhaps by a collector. Width: 13 cm (handle to handle). Height: 7.5 cm.




Fine Vintage Japanese Studio Pottery Chinese Style Scholar’s Pierced Rock 20th C

Very interesting vintage studio pottery ornament in the form of a pierced scholar’s rock. Done very much in Chinese style but likely Japanese, even though we have been unable to decipher the signature. Nice unique decorative item! Height: 24 cm.



Unusual Chinese Antique Bronze Incense Burner 19th-20th Century Qing or Republic

This is an unusual item and we couldn’t find much information on it. It appears to be some type of bronze or similar copper alloy vessel, possibly an incense burner judging by the type of metal used and patination on the inside. Metal is thick and the weight is approximately 1.554 kg. Base is flat and has remnants of some grey material, as if it was attached to something. Interesting object and looks very attractive. Diameter: 22 cm. Weight is approximately 1.554 kg.




LARGE Pair of Chinese Antique Wooden Foo Lion Dog Statues 19th-20th C

Stunning pair of large antique Chinese longan (?) wood statues depicting Buddhist foo lions with very expressive faces. Female with a pup and male with a brocade ball under his front paw. Both standing on a rocky outcrop atop an openwork carved base. Really great examples of their type and of good size. Height: 31 cm and 30.5 cm.




Chinese Antique 18th-19th Century Qing Blue White Export Porcelain Dish

Nice late 18th or early 19th century export porcelain dish with underglaze blue decoration featuring a classic pattern with pagodas and a person crossing a bridge. Diameter: 21.3 cm.




Chinese Vintage Natural Rock Crystal Smoky Quartz Figure of Budai Happy Buddha

Charming little carving of standing Budai made out of natural rock crystal / smoky quartz. Missing one of his hands. Otherwise in good vintage condition. Height: 6 cm.





Chinese Antique 18th C Qing Canton Enamel Bowl Cup Made into a Bird Feeder RARE

Interesting antique Chinese bird feeder made from an 18th century Canton enamelled tea bowl featuring a European figure. Fun little object for a collection. Height: 3.3 cm.




Chinese Antique Clobbered Blue and White Export Porcelain Tea Bowl 18th C Qing

Charming little 18th century blue and white export porcelain tea bowl with later polychrome decoration added in Europe. Depicting flowers and foliate scrolls all around. Height: 3.5 cm.




LARGE Chinese Vintage Canton Enamel Bulb Pot or Bonsai Pot Jardiniere 20thC PRoC

Large vintage Chinese canton enamelled rectangular jardiniere or bulb/bonsai pot with intricate floral and foliate decoration all around. Very well preserved example and a beautiful decorative piece. Dimensions: 31.5×17.5×8 cm.




Large Chinese Antique Blue White Export Porcelain Tankard Brush Pot 18th C Qing

Impressive large 18th century Chinese blue and white porcelain tankard featuring a continuous scene depicting figures in a windy landscape. It’s lost is original handle but can be used as a nice large brush pot for scholar’s desk. Height: 15.3 cm.




LARGE Chinese Vintage PRoC Porcelain Guanyin Kwan Yin Figure 20th C Fujian Guild

Large vintage Chinese porcelain figurine of seated Guanyin / Kwan Yin in long flowing robes and adorned with jewels. Base stamped 福建會館 ‘Fujian Guild’. Likely a later 20th century example. Height: 27 cm.




Fine Antique Japanese Edo Blue White Porcelain Brush Washer by Honda Sahei 本多左平

Interesting antique Japanese blue and white porcelain brush pot by Honda Sahei 本多左平, a master of Kyoto ware porcelain known for creating sometsuke pieces inspired by Chinese Ming and Qing dynasty porcelain. Height: 4 cm. Diameter: 7 cm.




Chinese Antique Blue White Kangxi Revival Porcelain Vase Fenghuang Birds Qing

Lovely late Qing dynasty Kangxi revival blue and white porcelain vase featuring a pair of fenghuang birds surrounded by oversized peonies and other flowers. Base marked with apocryphal four-character Kangxi mark but made later during the late 19th or early 20th century. Height: 18 cm.




Fine Antique Japanese Blue White Hirado Porcelain Koro Incense Burner Meiji Era

Fine antique Japanese blue and white porcelain tripod koro (incense burner) with underglaze blue decoration featuring medallions with auspicious symbols and various scenes. Possibly Meiji period Hirado or Seto ware. Height: 10 cm.




Chinese Antique or Vintage Relief Decorated Bamboo Bitong Brush Pot 19th-20th C

Nice antique or vintage Chinese bamboo brush pot with relief carved landscape scene on one side and an inscription on the other. Height: 13 cm.




Fine Chinese Antique Vintage Openwork Hardwood Stand For Vase Bowl Jar 19-20th C

Really nice large Chinese hardwood display stand with intricately openwork carved decoration featuring flowers and foliate scrolls. Likely an early 20th century example. Height: 5.5 cm. Diameter: overall 16 cm, inner diameter is 13.5 cm.




Chinese Antique Qing Wood Statue Shrine Figure of Seated Immortal or Dignitary

Beautiful antique Chinese wooden home shrine statue of a dignitary or Daoist Immortal, possibly Wenchang Wang or similar figure. Depicted in long flowing robes and seated on a chair. Originally holding an item – possibly a sceptre – in his hands that are raised in front of his chest. Wonderful example, likely dating to the Qing dynasty. Height: 22.5 cm.




Fine Antique Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Pottery Vase by Taizan Yohei IX RARE

Sublime antique Japanese Meiji period Satsuma vase decorated by Taizan Yohei IX and inspired by the works of Kono Bairei. Featuring a continuous scene with sparrows and butterflies flying amongst the flowers. Base signed with typical black overglaze mark 大日本 帯山製 ‘Great Japan, Made by Taizan’ and with very faint impressed ‘Taizan’ 帯山 kiln mark to the right (hard to photograph). Beautiful, well-preserved example of unusual form. Height: 23.5 cm.




LARGE Chinese Antique Relief Decorated Bamboo Bitong Brush Pot 19th-20th C

Gorgeous large antique Chinese bamboo brush pot with high relief carved scene featuring orchid pavilion gathering or a similar theme with numerous scholars in a landscape. Great scholar’s object. Height: 16.5 cm.




Fine Antique Japanese Meiji Wooden Memento Mori Skull & Snake Humidor Jar 19th C

Wonderful antique Japanese wooden ‘memento mori’ jar or humidor in the form of a human skull with coiling snake coming out of its eye sockets and coming face to face with a frog seated on top. Really lovely example of its type, likely made during the late 19th century. Height: 17.5 cm.




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New arrivals


Fine Chinese Antique 18th Century Blue White Export Porcelain Charger 31cm 12.2″

Stunning large 18th century export porcelain charger with very finely painted deep underglaze cobalt blue decoration featuring a landscape with various buildings and boats. It is framed by very intricate outer border with floral and geometric designs and four smaller cartouches with additional scenes. Fantastic and well preserved example of its type. Diameter:  31 cm.





Chinese Antique Longquan Celadon Glazed Incense Burner Censer Possibly Qing

Unusual antique Chinese Longquan celadon glazed tripod incense burner of foliate form. We couldn’t find one quite like it for reference so it’s hard to date it precisely – especially as similar forms have been produced since the Song dynasty – but judging by the glaze wear, especially around the points of the rim, it could be a Qing dynasty example. Height: 9.5 cm.





Chinese Antique Qianjiang Cylindrical Porcelain Pot Vase Inscribed Guangxu Mark

Large antique Chinese cylindrical porcelain pot or vase with Qianjiang cai type decoration depicting scholars under the tree. Other side with inscription that appears to be dated to the ‘Jiawu’ year 甲午. Base is stamped with a four-character Guangxu seal mark so in this case, ‘Jiawu’ year would correspond with the year 1894. Really lovely decorative piece. Height: 28.5 cm.




Fine Chinese Vintage PRoC Porcelain Figures of Cockerels Roosters 20th Century

Nice pair of vintage Chinese PRoC porcelain figures of roosters perched on stumps or rocky outcrops. Each stamped and numbered to the base. Likely made during the second half of the 20th century. Height: 20.5 cm.





Fine Antique Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Style Dish With Arhat 19-20th C Tokyo

Charming antique Japanese Meiji period Satsuma style dish decorated with a large central medallion depicting a very charismatic arhat/rakan holding a ruyi sceptre. Central scene is surrounded by a typical geometric border. Mark on the back appears to read 大日本東京 ‘Great Japan, Tokyo’ 翠風社製 ‘Made by Suifu (?) Company’. Diameter: 24 cm.




Fine Antique Italian Ulisse Cantagalli Majolica Wall Plaque With a Bust 19th C

Rare 19th century Italian Cantagalli majolica wall plaque with a male figure sticking his head out modelled in high relief. Back marked with a typical rooster mark. Diameter: 15 cm.





Fine Chinese Antique Vintage Enamelled Silver Brooch Early 20th C Marked No.23

Gorgeous early 20th century Chinese enamelled silver brooch depicting a butterfly or a moth above an incense burner, surrounded by various flowers. Stamped on the back ‘CHINA.’, ‘SILVER’ and ‘No.23’ (often found together with ‘Sycee’ mark). Weight: 10.5 grams. Dimensions: 3.4×3 cm.






Fine Chinese Antique Bronze Incense Burner With Handles Xuande Mark Qing Dynasty

Very nice antique Chinese heavily cast bronze (or similar copper alloy) tripod incense burner with twin handles. Base marked with apocryphal Xuande mark but likely a Qing dynasty example. Great little scholar’s object for a collection.
Weight: 502.3 grams. Diameter: 9 cm. Height: 6.5 cm.





Chinese Antique 18th Century Qianlong Export Porcelain Mandarin Teapot

Beautiful 18th century Chinese Qianlong period export porcelain teapot with typical ‘Mandarin’ scenes featuring figures on a falcon hunt. Lovely example of its type and great display piece despite some restorations. Height: 11.5 cm.








Antique Tibetan or Indian Buddhist Bronze Figure of Kapaladhara Hevajra 19th C

Fine antique Indian or Tibetan Buddhist bronze figure of wrathful twelve-armed Kapaladhara Hevajra with his consort Nairatmya on a lotus throne. There are some visible remnants of original gilt decoration. Likely a 19th century example. Height: 13 cm.




Fine Vintage Indian Bronze Hindu Figure of Nataraja Dancing Shiva Height 16.5cm

Lovely vintage Indian black painted bronze or similar copper alloy figure of Hindu god Shiva in his ‘Nataraja’ form, depicted performing the Ananda Tandava (Dance of Bliss) and surrounded by a flaming halo (Prabhavali). The demon under Shiva’s foot represents ignorance, ego, and the illusions that lead mankind astray. Height: 16.5 cm.





Antique Indian Brass Hindu Ritual Puja Shrine Statue of Bull Nandi 18th-19th C

Gorgeous Indian bronze/brass shrine figurine of Shiva’s sacred bull Nandi, depicted reclining on a rectangular pedestal. Nandi symbolises the religious duty ‘dharma’ of a devotee and is worshipped by those intending to pay respect to Shiva himself. Likely dating to the 18th-19th century. Height: 10.5 cm, base measures 7.6×5.5 cm.





Fine Chinese Antique Export Silver Box Artisan Zhuo Retailed by Kwan Hing 196.6g

Fantastic antique Chinese export silver round box with a gilt interior and unusual finial modelled as a magpie. Features fine repousse decoration depicting a classic pattern with magpies and prunus blossom, creating the visual rebus ‘xishang meishao’ (喜上眉梢) which translates to ‘happiness up to your eyebrows’. The base bears the stamp of the artisan silversmith ‘Zhuo’ 卓 (Canton) who produced pieces for various retailers in Canton, Hong Kong and Shanghai. This example was retailed by Kwan Hing (KH) and also bears a standard 90% purity mark. Weight: 196.6 grams. Diameter: 10 cm. Height: 9.5 cm.




Fine Antique Tibetan Buddhist Copper and Brass Bhumpa Ritual Action Vase 19th C

Wonderful rare antique Tibetan Buddhist hammered copper and brass bhumpa or ceremonial water vessel used for purification rituals. Beautiful example, likely dating to the 19th century. Missing its original sprinkler that would be inserted from the top. Height: 21.5 cm.




Rare Antique Japanese VOC Dutch East India Company Bottle Jar Edo Era or Later

Large antique Japanese apothecary jar or bottle with underglaze blue VOC logo of the Dutch East India Company (Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie) enclosed within a wreath. Height: 24 cm.



Fine Vintage Japanese Arita Porcelain Sake Bottle Vase By INOUE MANJI 1929-2025

Fine vintage Japanese Arita porcelain gourd shaped sake bottle / vase by INOUE MANJI 井上萬二 (1929-2025, Living National Treasure, 1995). Dating to the Showa or Heisei period. Signed to the base. Height: 17 cm.




Fine Antique Indian Painting of Baillie Bailey Guard Gate Lucknow 19th Century

Fine large antique ink and watercolour painting on paper depicting the Baillie (Bailey) Guard Gate, Lucknow. Beautifully detailed artwork which appears to be unsigned. It was at some point reframed but on the back features a preserved original label of the framer Mumman & Sons, Sudder Bazaar, Lucknow. Paintings with similar labels sold by Bonhams were dated to the mid-19th century so it is possible this might be of a similar age. Dimensions: visible area of the artwork is 34×24 cm, frame measures 50×40 cm.




Chinese Vintage Hardwood Lidded Box With Dragons and Other Creatures 20th C

Great looking Chinese hardwood box and cover with deeply carved relief decoration featuring dragons on the lid and panels with various animals and plants on all four sides. Hinges might have been added later as the lid fits tightly around the inner lip of the box. Dimensions: 22x12x18 cm.




Antique Islamic Cairoware Mamluk Revival Silver Copper Inlaid Brass Vase 19th C

Large antique Mamluk revival brass vase with intricate silver and copper inlaid decoration featuring various inscriptions and geometric patterns all around. Likely a 19th century example. Height: 29 cm.





Antique Japanese Boat Shaped Bronze Hanging Ikebana Vase With Birds Above Waves

Fine antique Japanese boat-shaped bronze ikebana hanging vase/basket with subtle relief decoration featuring birds flying above the rolling waves. Likely a late 19th or early 20th century example. Chain has been at some point replaced. Dimensions: 21.5x10x9 cm.




Antique Japanese Rectangular Bronze Vase With Archaistic Twin Handles 19th-20th C

Interesting antique Japanese pear-shaped bronze vase of rectangular form, flanked with archaistic looking twin handles. Surface has been at some point polished but original patina can still be seen on the inside. Height: 14.5 cm.




Antique Japanese Meiji Taisho Period Satsuma Pottery Vase With Handles 20th C

Nicely painted antique Japanese Meiji-Taisho period Satsuma pottery vase with intricate floral decoration all around, framed by heavily gilded borders. Not signed. Height: 12.5 cm.




Fine Antique Vintage Japanese Rectangular Bronze Suiban Bonsai Pot With Handles

Antique or vintage Japanese bronze suiban / bonsai pot with twin handles and relief decoration featuring medallions with ho-o birds. Signed to the base but the signature is not very clear. Dimensions: 20.5x12x7 cm.




Fine Chinese Vintage Sancai Porcelain Figure of Immortal Li Tieguai 20th C 24cm

Large vintage Chinese sancai glazed porcelain figurine depicting Li Tieguai, one of the Eight Daoist Immortals. Beautifully potted with nice detail all around. Likely made during the first half of the 20th century. Height: 24 cm.




Chinese Antique Vintage Relief Decorated Agate Bottle Fish and Lingzhi 19-20th C

Beautifully carved antique or vintage Chinese agate snuff bottle with high relief decoration featuring a pair of catfish swimming around lingzhi fungi. Missing its original stopper but a replacement can be provided at no extra cost. Height: 6.5 cm.




Fine Chinese Antique Gold Thread Embroidered Silk Dragon Opera Robe 19th-20th C

An absolutely gorgeous antique Chinese blue silk opera robe with richly couched gold thread embroidery all around, featuring dragons amongst the clouds surrounded by bats and precious objects, flying above rolling waves with emerging carps and young dragons (chiwen). Robe is covered in numerous brass mirror discs (some missing), typically found on robes used in traditional Chinese opera. Height: 104 cm. Width (sleeve to sleeve): 160 cm. Width (between armpits): 65 cm .




Chinese Antique Qing Silver Repousse Bamboo Spill Vase by Wang Hing Marked WH 90

Fine antique Chinese cylindrical silver spill vase or a small holder standing on three bamboo form legs and with nicely detailed repousse bamboo decoration on a stippled background all around. Base stamped WH for retailer Wang Hing and with purity mark 90. Lovely little piece for a collection. Height: 6.2 cm. Weight: 19 grams.




Fine Antique Japanese Meiji Period Mixed Metal Koro Tripod Incense Burner

Fine antique Japanese Meiji period tripod incense burner with handles. Featuring silver, gold and copper inlaid decoration with a tiger amongst bamboo on one side and flowers on the other. Height: 15 cm.




Antique French Bronze Ormolu Inkwell on Marble Base Chinese Incense Burner Form

Gorgeous antique French heavily cast bronze/ormolu inkwell in the form of a Chinese style incense burner mounted on a circular marble base. Lovely example, likely dating to the 19th century. Height: 11 cm.




Chinese Vintage Famille Rose Porcelain Vase Peacock & Flowers PRoC 20thC 29.5cm

Large vintage Chinese famille rose porcelain vase depicting a continuous scene with peacock and flowers on one side and inscription with seals on the other. Base marked with apocryphal Qianlong mark but made around the middle of the 20th century. Beautiful decorative piece! Height: 29.5 cm / 11.6 inches.




LARGE Chinese Vintage PRoC Porcelain Figure of Immortal Li Tieguai 20th C 30cm

Large vintage Chinese porcelain figurine depicting Li Tieguai, one of the Eight Daoist Immortals. Beautifully potted and with very expressive face. Base stamped 景德鎮市工藝美術合作社 ‘Jingdezhen Arts and Crafts Cooperative’. Height: 30 cm.




Fine Antique Japanese Meiji Sharkskin Glazed Ishime Yaki Teapot Takeuchi Chubei

Large antique Japanese Meiji period Ishime-yaki ‘sharkskin’ glazed teapot by Takeuchi Chubei (竹内忠兵衛), featuring a bird perched on a trellis and others flying around. They are surrounded by flowers with rural landscape visible behind. All set against an unusual pink background. Base marked with typical patent number in overglaze black enamels. Height: 17 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 continuous landscape with colourful cranes, butterflies and floral sprays. Fabulous decorative piece and a very nice example of its type. Height: 16.5 cm.




Fine Chinese Antique Republic Period Cloisonne Jardiniere Plant Pot Early 20th C

Fine Chinese Republic period cloisonne enamelled gilt copper plant pot with lovely floral decoration set against a blue geometric background. A well-preserved example of its type (even on the inside). Diameter: 16 cm. Height: 12 cm.





Antique or Vintage Tibetan Buddhist Amber and Silver Repousse Endless Knot Seal

Beautiful antique or vintage Tibetan relief-carved amber seal with silver repousse mounts and iron face. Featuring four of the Eight Auspicious Symbols (Ashtamangala) carved into the amber and endless knots on silver mounts and iron face. Dimensions: 13x4x4 cm.




Chinese Antique Copper Tea Caddy With Floral Relief Decoration 19th-20th C

Charming antique Chinese copper tea caddy decorated all around with repousse panels depicting scenes with various birds and flowers. Height: 11 cm.




Fine Antique Japanese Meiji Mixed Metal Round Box Signed Kyoto Made by Kuroda

Cute little antique Japanese mixed metal round box with hinged lid featuring a flying goose with the Moon visible behind. Base marked 京都 黒田造 ‘Kyoto, Made by Kuroda’. Diameter: 5 cm.




Fine Antique Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Enamelled Vase With Flowers Early 20th C

Fine antique Japanese ginbari cloisonne enamelled vase featuring flowers set against a purple gradient background. Really lovely piece. In good condition with couple of small blemishes but no damage or enamel loss. Displays beautifully. Height: 12 cm.




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Lots coming up for sale during the Asia Week


TEN SCREEN PANELS DEPICTING CHARACTERS FOR LONGEVITY AND GOOD FORTUNE, Korea, Joseon Dynasty

Comprising ten panels, ink and colour on paper, each individually framed and glazed, each depicting various seal-script variations of the characters su (longevity) and bok (fortune).
95cm (37 3/8in) long x 30.5cm (12in) wide. (10).

韓國 朝鮮王朝 福壽圖屏風十開 設色紙本

BONHAMS Collector’s Treasures: Asian Art online – lot 742
Ending from 19 May 2026, 11:00 BST
Photo courtesy of Bonhams.





A FAMILLE ROSE SEAL AND A JADEITE SEAL, 19th/20th century

The jadeite seal of cylindrical form with a domed terminal, carved with the characters Ju Rentang zhi; the famille rose seal of rectangular form, painted to the sides with orchid, bamboo, chrysanthemum and plum blossom, moulded with the characters mei hua wu.
6.2cm (2 1/2in) high.

十九/二十世紀 粉彩印紐及翡翠印紐
「梅華屋」「居仁堂製」款

BONHAMS Collector’s Treasures: Asian Art online – lot 878
Ending from 19 May 2026, 11:00 BST
Photo courtesy of Bonhams.





TWO BLUE AND WHITE ‘DRAGON’ SNUFF BOTTLES, Late Qing Dynasty

Comprising: a blue and white cylindrical snuff bottle with a wide flat rim painted in the round with a prancing dragon turning to observe a flaming pearl; and a copper red and underglaze blue snuff bottle with two confronting dragons either side of a flaming pearl, one in flight, and the other emerging from the waves below, among flames and clouds. 10cm (3 15/16in) high. (2).

清晚期 青花龍紋鼻烟壺

BONHAMS Collector’s Treasures: Asian Art online – lot 886
Ending from 19 May 2026, 11:00 BST
Photo courtesy of Bonhams.





A CHINESE BRONZE TWO-HANDLED TRIPOD INCENSE BURNER, CHEN ANG LE TANG MARK, QING DYNASTY

The compressed circular body with loop side handles and three tapering feet. 2kg, 20cm.

WOOLLEY & WALLIS Fine Asian Art & Asian Art II – lot 135
Ending from 19 May 2026, 10:00am





AN INDIAN BRASS FIGURE OF A DEITY AND CHINESE TEADUST-GLAZED BRUSH WASHER

The figure with a detachable mandorla raised on a stepped base, the brush washer with a moulded six-character Qianlong seal mark. 14cm and 14.5cm.

WOOLLEY & WALLIS Fine Asian Art & Asian Art II – lot 136
Ending from 19 May 2026, 10:00am





A PAIR OF CHINESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL ‘CRANE’ INCENSE BURNERS, LATE QING DYNASTY

Both standing with detachable plumage brightly depicted in white, blue, yellow, red and green. 25cm.

WOOLLEY & WALLIS Fine Asian Art & Asian Art II – lot 144
Ending from 19 May 2026, 10:00am





A CHINESE ‘NINE DRAGON’ BLUE-GROUND SILK ROBE, Late Qing Dynasty

Decorated with nine scaly dragons in gold thread on a blue ground decorated with clouds, cranes, fish and auspicious things. 130cm x 162cm.

WOOLLEY & WALLIS Fine Asian Art & Asian Art II – lot 166
Ending from 19 May 2026, 10:00am
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A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE ‘WU SHUANG PU’ BOWL, QING DYNASTY

Decorated with figures and calligraphy, the base with a four-character Daoguang seal mark. 8 cm.

WOOLLEY & WALLIS Fine Asian Art & Asian Art II – lot 296
Ending from 19 May 2026, 10:00am





A CHINESE EUROPEAN-DECORATED OCTAGONAL DISH, THE PORCELAIN 18TH CENTURY

Decorated with two deer and butterflies in a landscape, within floral borders. 38.8cm.

WOOLLEY & WALLIS Fine Asian Art & Asian Art II – lot 339
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A JAPANESE ARITA BLUE AND WHITE DISH, EDO PERIOD, 18TH CENTURY

Of lobed rectangular shape, the well decorated in underglaze blue with a panel enclosing two sturgeons swimming amongst seaweeds, framed by a border of karakusa scrolls; the reverse with four clusters of scrolling tendrils and raised on a foot with key-fret border; with a fuku mark, 20.6cm.

WOOLLEY & WALLIS Japanese Works of Art – lot 500
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A PAIR OF JAPANESE VASES BY TAKEUCHI CHUBEI, MEIJI ERA, 19TH/20TH CENTURY

The tall bottle-shaped vases with slender necks; each colourfully painted with a blue bird perched on trellis on which grow chrysanthemum, on a bright lemon-yellow ground; each signed Takeuchi sei underneath, 26cm each. (2)

WOOLLEY & WALLIS Japanese Works of Art – lot 540
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A PAIR OF JAPANESE VASES BY THE KINKOZAN WORKSHOP, MEIJI OR LATER, 20TH CENTURY

Decorated with birds in flight amongst prunus and chrysanthemum, with gilt clouds beside them; all framed by borders of brocade patterns; both signed, 30.3cm each. (2)

WOOLLEY & WALLIS Japanese Works of Art – lot 546
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A RARE JAPANESE MAKUZU KOZAN VASE, MEIJI ERA, 20TH CENTURY

The pear-shaped body raised on a flared foot, with scrolling handles applied to the shoulder; decorated in an unusual chocolate-brown pudding-stone glaze, the footrim with a stamped Kōzan mark, 17.5cm.

See the British Museum, access. no.1981,0601.1 for a related vase by Kōzan with a similar glaze originally purchased from Sydney L Moss Ltd. Also, see the Carnegie Museum, access. no.2021.12.1.A-.B for another example.

WOOLLEY & WALLIS Japanese Works of Art – lot 556
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A JAPANESE BOX AND COVER BY FUJII YOSHITOYO, TAISHŌ ERA, 20TH CENTURY

The cover decorated with a thatched watermill by a stream, nestled amongst tall trees and with a small bird flying above; the sides with further thatched buildings in a watery landscape and with sailing boats to the reverse, all rendered in nunome zogan, the base with Fujii Yoshitoyo’s Fujii Damascene Company trademark, 5cm x 13.5cm x 9.3cm. (2)

WOOLLEY & WALLIS Japanese Works of Art – lot 663
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AN UNUSUAL COPPER TRIPOD BOWL, POSSIBLY JAPANESE, MUROMACHI

With a foliate rim, the well decorated with a large writhing dragon amongst scrolling clouds, the rim and reverse embellished with further clouds, 25.3cm.

WOOLLEY & WALLIS Japanese Works of Art – lot 813
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A CALLIGRAPHIC SCROLL PAINTING BY GOTO SHOIN (1797-1864), EDO PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY

A Japanese kakejiku (hanging scroll painting), with a long kanshi (a Japanese poem written in Classical Chinese) about a youth of immense ambition who strides toward high office rather than enduring humiliation, possessing a spirit that ‘swallows the mountains and rivers’, signed Shoin and ‘a seventy-six year old man’; in a tomobako (wood box) inscribed Goto Shoin and describing the poem as a five-character quatrain in Japanese and Chinese style; together with a Chinese fan painting depicting a snowy landscape, in ink and colour on paper, signed Banyi and dated Gengxu year; 131cm x 28cm and 51cm. (3)

WOOLLEY & WALLIS Japanese Works of Art – lot 846
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Fine Chinese Antique Enamelled Silver Round Box Wen Hua Mark Late Qing Republic


Fine Chinese Antique Enamelled Silver Round Box Wen Hua Mark Late Qing Republic

Interesting antique Chinese enamelled silver round box with repousse decoration featuring auspicious bats and dragons chasing after flaming pearls. Stamp to the base is hard to read but it appears to be 文華 ‘Wen Hua’ as far as we can tell. Metal is white where it is scratched and worn around the edges so it doesn’t look to be plated.

Weight: 35.9 grams
Diameter: 4.6 cm
Height: 3.5 cm




Chinese Antique Bleu De Hue Porcelain Bowls Vietnamese Market By Shun Li Kun Ji


Chinese Antique Bleu De Hue Porcelain Bowls Vietnamese Market By Shun Li Kun Ji

Delicate pair of late 19th or early 20th century Chinese ‘Bleu de Hue’ porcelain tea bowls with underglaze blue decoration depicting Buddhist lions playing with brocade balls and ribbons. Each piece has a copper rim and bears typical ‘Shun Li Kun Ji’ mark 順利坤記. Made during the late Qing dynasty for the Vietnamese or possibly even Thai market. Diameter approximately 7.1 cm.




Chinese Vintage Famille Rose Porcelain Vase Figures Early PRoC Mid 20th C 33.5cm


Chinese Vintage Famille Rose Porcelain Vase Figures Early PRoC Mid 20th C 33.5cm

Large vintage Chinese famille rose porcelain vase depicting a scene with figures on one side and inscription with seals on the other. Base marked with apocryphal four-character Qianlong reign mark but made later, around the middle of the 20th century (early PRoC). Beautiful decorative piece. Height: 33.5 cm / 13.2 inches.



Fine Chinese Antique Soapstone Figure of a Standing Luohan 17th-18thC Early Qing


Fine Chinese Antique Soapstone Figure of a Standing Luohan 17th-18thC Early Qing

Beautiful antique Chinese soapstone figure of a Luohan dressed in long robes, holding ruyi sceptre in his left hand and his right hand slightly raised in front of his chest. Depicted standing on a rocky base that is carved out of the same stone (not a separate piece attached from underneath). Stylistically consistent with 17th-18th century, early Qing dynasty, examples by artists such as Yang Yuxuan, Wei Rufen or Zhou Bin. Height: 10 cm.




Fine Chinese Antique Enamelled Silver Dishes Late Qing Republic Marked BAO ZHEN


Fine Chinese Antique Enamelled Silver Dishes Late Qing Republic Marked BAO ZHEN

Nice pair of antique Chinese enamelled silver dishes featuring stylized Shou characters in the middle surrounded by bats and cartouches with prunus, peony, lotus and bamboo, symbolizing the four seasons. Each stamped 宝珍 ‘Bao Zhen’. There are no purity marks but judging by the weight and tarnishing likely a higher grade silver. Combined weight: 91.9 grams. Diameter: 8.5 cm.



Large Chinese Antique 19th C Qing Dynasty Flambe Glazed Porcelain Vase Lamped


Large Chinese Antique 19th C Qing Dynasty Flambe Glazed Porcelain Vase Lamped

Really stunning large antique Chinese flambé (a.k.a ‘yao bian’) glazed vase with lovely patterns and colours all around. Judging by the potting likely a later Qing dynasty example. Looks even more impressive in person. Height: 33 cm.




Chinese Antique Bleu De Hue Porcelain Bowl Vietnamese Market Shun Li Kun Ji Mark


Chinese Antique Bleu De Hue Porcelain Bowl Vietnamese Market Shun Li Kun Ji Mark

Delicate late 19th or early 20th century Chinese ‘Bleu de Hue’ porcelain tea bowl with underglaze blue decoration depicting Buddhist lions playing with brocade balls and ribbons. Each piece has a copper rim and bears typical ‘Shun Li Kun Ji’ mark 順利坤記. Made during the late Qing dynasty for the Vietnamese or possibly even Thai market. Diameter: 7.2 cm.





Fine Antique Japanese Meiji Komai Style Damascene Cigarette Case Early 20th C


Fine Antique Japanese Meiji Komai Style Damascene Cigarette Case Early 20th C

Fine antique Japanese gilt damascene cigarette case depicting a coiling dragon emerging from the waves and clutching the flaming pearl with Mt Fuji visible in the background. Other side features and intricate landscape scene. No signature but a very nice example of its type.

Dimensions: approx. 16×8 cm





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


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

Charming antique or vintage 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: 10.5 cm.







Fine Chinese Antique Bronze Incense Burner With Handles Xuande Mark Qing


Fine Chinese Antique Bronze Incense Burner With Handles Xuande Mark Qing

Stunning antique Chinese heavily cast bronze (or similar copper alloy) incense burner with pixiu head handles and intricate relief decoration depicting ashtamangala a.k.a. Eight Auspicious Signs (bajixiang). Base marked with apocrpyhal Xuande mark. We couldn’t find one similar to it for reference but judging by the patina likely a Qing dynasty example. Fantastic scholar’s object for a collection! Height: 9.5 cm. Diameter: 14 cm (18 cm handle to handle). Weight approximately 1.55 kg.



Large Chinese Vintage Hardwood Stand For Vase Bowl Incense Burner 20th Century


Large Chinese Vintage Hardwood Stand For Vase Bowl Incense Burner 20th Century

Interesting large Chinese openwork carved hardwood display stand that can be used for vase, bowl or incense burner. Likely a 20th century example. Diameter: approx. 21 cm, inner diameter between 17.5 and 18 cm (shape slightly oval). Height: 12.5 cm.




Chinese Antique 18th Century Qing Dynasty Imari Export Porcelain Punch Bowl 31cm


Chinese Antique 18th Century Qing Dynasty Imari Export Porcelain Punch Bowl 31cm

Large antique Chinese Imari decorated export porcelain punch bowl featuring typical pattern with various floral sprays framed by diaper borders. Nice example of its type and a stunning decorative piece. Diameter: 31 cm.




Chinese Antique Vintage Black Stone Seal With Inscription Late Qing or Republic


Chinese Antique Vintage Black Stone Seal With Inscription Late Qing or Republic

Interesting little antique or vintage Chinese black stone (heavy and cold to touch) seal with very intricate microcalligraphy inscription on one of the sides which we were unable to decipher. Likely a 20th century example. Dimensions: 6×1.8×1.8 cm.



Chinese Antique Yin Yang Hardwood Stand For Tripod Incense Burner 19-20th C Qing


Chinese Antique Yin Yang Hardwood Stand For Tripod Incense Burner 19-20th C Qing

Really nice antique Chinese relief-carved hardwood stand for tripod incense burner featuring central medallion with a yin yang symbol. Possibly late 19th or 20th century example. Diameter: 14.6 cm, distances between the indentations for feet are approx. 10.5 cm, 10.5 cm and 11 cm.



Pair of Antique Anglo Indian Brass and Copper Repousse Vases 19th-20th Century


Pair of Antique Anglo Indian Brass and Copper Repousse Vases 19th-20th Century

Pair of antique Indian brass and copper vases with repousse relief decoration featuring Hindu deities and animals surrounded by foliate scrolls all around. Height: approx. 22.5 and 23 cm.




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