Antique Japanese Blue White Porcelain Prunus Jar by Kanzan Denshichi Kyoto 19thC

Rare antique 19th century Japanese blue and white porcelain jar with gilt overglaze decoration. Decorated in typical ‘cracked ice’ pattern with prunus blossom and bamboo leaves and signed in underglaze blue 大日本 幹山製 ‘Great Japan, Made by Kanzan’.

Kanzan Denshichi 幹山伝七 (1821-1890) established his workshop at the base of Kiyomizu-zaka and is thought to have been one of the first ceramicists in Kyoto to specialise in porcelain production. Kanzan experimented with Western pigments under Gottfried Wagener’s guidance, and his workshop is known for its painterly style. In 1881 during their visit to Japan, Queen Victoria’s grandsons: Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale, and Prince George, Duke of York (George V), visited Kanzan’s workshop in Kyoto where they bought a few pieces as well as attempting to make their own pieces on the lathe. Pieces by Kanzan may be found in the collections of the Sannomaru Shōzōkan (Museum of the Imperial Collections) and Imperial Banqueting Department of Japan’s Imperial Household Agency, Tokyo National Museum and Kyoto Prefectural Library and Archives. The Victoria and Albert Museum has a pair of vases displayed at the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition of 1876, a pair of ginger jars and four other small pieces.

For a very similar example see collections of The Victoria and Albert Museum – object O483246. In excellent condition with minor age-related surface wear to the gilt decoration. No chips or cracks. Height: 11.5 cm

Large Chinese Vintage Blanc de Chine Style Porcelain Duck or Goose Figure 20th C

Vintage Chinese porcelain figurine of a duck or goose standing on a stippled base. Nicely done with good detail all around. Small nibble to the beak and minor imperfections around the base, some probably from the manufacture. Height: 21 cm.

Large Chinese Vintage Porcelain Figure of Standing Guanyin Kwan Yin 27.5 cm

Large vintage Chinese porcelain figurine of Goddess Guanyin in long white and gold robes, standing on a base of clouds. In great condition with only minor age-related surface wear. Height: 27.5 cm.

Chinese Antique Qianlong Blue White Porcelain Landscape Platter 26.5x19cm

Lovely 18th century Chinese octagonal blue and white export porcelain platter. Featuring a classic central landscape scene with pagodas and a small boat. Framed by richly decorated floral border. Dimensions: approx. 26.5×19 cm.

Chinese Vintage Famille Rose Porcelain Figure of Daoist Immortal Lu Dongbin

Vintage Chinese polychrome decorated porcelain figurine of Daoist Immortal Lu Dongbin, depicted standing on a rectangular plinth and holding a fly whisk in his right hand. Height: 22 cm.

Chinese Vintage Soapstone Figure of a Seated Scholar Arhat Luohan 20th Century

A charming Chinese soapstone figure of a seated scholar or Luohan/Arhat holding a book. Repair to the neck (almost invisible) and typical small losses around the edges. Height: 11.5 cm.

Antique or Vintage Tibetan Buddhist Tsakli Tsagli Initiation Cards 20th Century

Lovely pair of antique or vintage Tibetan Buddhist tsakli initiation cards. One depicting precious objects and the other Amitabha Buddha seated on a lotus throne. Dimensions: 10×8.5 cm and 10.5×8.5 cm.

Rare House Of Faberge Franklin Mint Imperial Jeweled Egg Chess Set

Rare and beautifully detailed Imperial Jeweled Egg Chess Set designed by the famous House of Fabergé for Franklin Mint in the opulent tradition of Peter Carl Fabergé, goldsmith and jeweller to the czars of imperial Russia. The luxurious collector egg is painted with red and black enamels and lavishly accented with 22 carat gold, sterling silver and set with a rich red ruby. The egg opens to reveal a miniature chess board embellished with sterling silver. The 32 chess pieces are accented in either 22 carat gold or sterling silver. They can be stored in a drawer provided in the base of the egg.

Complete with all 32 miniature chess pieces. Measures 22.5 cm tall.

Antique Indian Sikh Temple Token Guru Nanak Ji Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace

Rare antique Indian Sikh brass temple token of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Mounted as a pendant necklace with STERLING silver hallmark on the clasp.

Obverse: Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikh religion, seated on a rug against a bolster (cylindrical cushion) under a tree. His wooden sandals (pehooae) in front and water pot (lota) on his side. His disciples, Bhai Mardana, seated playing the rebab (string musical instruments) and Bahi Bala, seated fanning Guru Nanak with respect with a fly whisk (chauri) which was usually made of peacock feathers. Reverse: Guru Gobind Singh seated on a rug with a bolster behind and a halo (a circle of light) radiating around his head. A lattice fence is at the back. The Guru is holding a wand on which is perched his hawk (Bajh). Inscription in Nagari above “Sat Kartar” (the True Creator).

Chinese Antique Canton Famille Rose Medallion Porcelain Tray 19th C Qing Dynasty

Attractive antique Chinese Canton famille rose porcelain tray decorated in typical Rose Medallion export pattern featuring scenes with figures, birds, butterflies and flowers. Nice example of its type! Dimensions: 24.5×12 cm.

Antique Japanese Edo Period Ink on Paper Kano School Fan Painting by Yasutomo

Fabulous antique Japanese Edo period Kano school ink drawing on paper depicting bird perched on a rope, examining the scarecrow visible below. Accompanied by a poetic inscription and signature which appears to read 保友之 ‘by Yasutomo’ (alternative reading ‘Hoyu’) with two red seals which in seal script read 
保 ‘Yasu’ and 友 ‘tomo’. Dimensions: approx. 50×23 cm.

Collection of The Tottori University Library features a Kano school scroll painting with a very similar signature and seal 保友之印 and lists the full name of the artist as 永眠保友 (1802－1858).

Antique Japanese Meiji Aka-e Kutani Porcelain Vase Elephant Handles 19th-20th C

Beautifully hand-painted antique Japanese aka-e Kutani vase with elephant handles. Depicting a continuous outdoor scene with scholars examining scrolls. Very nice example of its type. Height: 25.5 cm.

LARGE Chinese Antique Vintage Embroidery Panel Cranes With Lingzhi Diam 18″ 46cm

Large Chinese silk embroidery roundel featuring red-crowned cranes carrying lingzhi in their beaks (both symbols of longevity and immortality). They are surrounded by clouds and outer silk brocade border. Nicely framed and glazed. Really wonderful decorative piece! Diameter: 46 cm / 18 inches (including the frame).

Fine Antique Japanese Meiji Sharkskin Glazed Ishime Yaki Pot by Takeuchi Chubei

Amazing antique Japanese Meiji period Ishime-yaki ‘sharkskin’ glazed pot by Takeuchi Chubei (竹内忠兵衛), featuring blossoming branches set against a characteristic blue and white gradient background. Base marked in iron red with typical patent number and signature of Takeuchi Chubei. Interior of the rim is unglazed so it originally likely had a cover. Could be used as a brush pot or planter. Height: 16 cm.

Fine Chinese Antique 18thC Qianlong Blue White Export Porcelain Leaf Shaped Dish

Beautifully detailed late 18th century Chinese leaf-shaped blue and white export porcelain dish featuring an intricate landscape scene with various figures and buildings, framed by a typical diaper border with butterflies. Dimensions: 19.5×14 cm.

Fine Vintage Japanese Hand Painted Wooden Ko-omote Young Lady Noh Theatre Mask

Beautifully expressive vintage Japanese hand-carved wooden Noh mask depicting a young lady (Ko-omote) with typical white painted face and blackened teeth. Dimensions: 21.5×13.5 cm.

Antique Vintage Japanese Banko Ware Vase With Polychrome Decoration Marked 萬古

Lovely Japanese Banko ware vase with polychrome floral decoration all around. Impressed ‘Banko’ 萬古 mark near the base. Height: 9.5 cm.

Antique Japanese Satsuma Pottery Vases With Figures Early 20th Century Signed

Attractive pair of antique Japanese Satsuma vases with cartouches depicting figures, surrounded by floral sprays and geometric designs all around. Signed to the base but the mark is hard to read. Nice pair of vases for a collection. Height: approx. 15.5 cm.

Large Chinese Antique 19th C Qing Warrior Export Gouache Painting on Pith Paper

Fine antique Chinese export gouache painting on pith paper depicting a seated warrior adorned in armour and carrying a long spear and flag. Beautifully painted example, nicely framed (in a deep shadow box frame) and glazed. Dimensions: 38×27.5 cm including the frame. Artwork measures 27×17 cm.

For a similar example see collections of the V&A Museum – object D.37-1902 (O15619)

Fine Pair of Chinese Antique 19th C Qing Export Gouache Paintings on Pith Paper

Wonderful pair of large antique Chinese Canton export gouache paintings on pith paper depicting a seated couple of Qing dynasty court officials wearing traditional intricately embroidered dragon robes and headdress with feathers. On tables beside them we see vases with floral arrangements and interesting looking clock or a pocket watch holder. Beautifully painted examples, nicely framed (in deep shadow box frames) and glazed. Dimensions: each approx. 38×27.5 cm including the frame. Artwork measures 27×17 cm.

Fine Chinese Vintage Contemporary Flambe Glazed Shiwan Ware Water Droppers

Interesting pair of vintage/contemporary Chinese flambe glazed Shiwan ware water droppers in the form of a split log with blossoming branch serving as a handle. Nicely potted and glazed examples. Each signed to the base. Height: 6 cm.

Fine Chinese Antique Robins Egg Glazed Porcelain Brush Pot Vase 19th-20th C

Absolutely stunning Chinese robins’ egg (lu Jun) glazed cylindrical vase or a small brush pot with incredibly intricate and consistent pattern all around which is very difficult to achieve. Photos don’t do it justice in my opinion – it truly feels like a precious gem when you hold it in your hand. Gorgeous scholar’s object. It’s hard to date these precisely but judging by the potting I wold say likely dating to the late 19th century or later. Height: 12 cm.

LARGE Chinese Antique 19th C Qing Dynasty Celadon Glazed Jar Immortal and Boys

Large 19th century Chinese celadon glazed jar with underglaze blue decoration depicting a garden scene with an immortal surrounded by boys bringing gifts and bats flying above. Nicely painted and very striking decorative piece. Height: 30 cm.

Chinese Antique Bronze Vase With Archaistic Taotie Mask Decoration Qing Dynasty

Interesting antique Chinese bronze vase with relief decoration featuring archaistic taotie mask designs surrounded by geometric patterns and floral motifs around the neck. Likely a Qing dynasty example. Height: 15.2 cm.

Chinese Antique Famille Rose Porcelain Seal Paste Box Qing Dynasty Qianlong Mark

Gorgeous antique Chinese famille rose decorated porcelain seal paste box with flowers and foliate scrolls set against a pastel blue-green background. Marked with iron red Qianlong seal mark but probably a later Qing dynasty example. Beautiful and very unique scholar’s object. Diameter: 8.4 cm.

Rare Antique French Chinoiserie Chinese Style Inkwell by THEODORE DECK 1880-90

Beautiful late 19th century French ‘Chinoiserie’ inkwell produced by Théodore Deck (1823-1891) who started experimenting with this type of Chinese form in the 1880s. Modelled in the form of a square incense burner with foo lion head handles. Comes with original bronze mounts typical for this type of inkwells. Height: 10 cm including the mounts.

Chinese Antique Openwork Hediao Nut Boats Beads on Stands 19th-20th Century

Lovely collection of tiny Chinese Hediao nut/stone carvings of boats with various figures and windows that open and close. All come with a wooden display stand. Width: each approx. 4 cm across.

Fine Antique Japanese Meiji Period Gosu Blue Satsuma Pottery Vase Signed H 21 cm

Gorgeous Japanese Meiji period Gosu blue Satsuma pottery vase decorated with a continuous scene featuring large lilies. Base marked with blue mon of the Shimazu clan, signature and a red seal at the bottom. Height: 21 cm.

Fine Antique Japanese Meiji Egyptian Revival Cloisonne Koro Incense Burner

Attractive antique Japanese Kyoto school cloisonne enamelled tripod incense burner (koro) featuring cartouches with Egyptian figures and floral motifs all around. Height: 11 cm.

Fine Chinese Antique Silk Embroidered Skirt With Pleats Late Qing Dynasty 19th C

Very nice Chinese late Qing dynasty silk skirt with s large floral embroidery panel at the front (featuring lotus, prunus, bamboo and peonies) and pleated sides with additional smaller floral sprays all around. Originally worn under a robe with embroidered portion visible below the edge of the robe itself. Overall length is approximately 102 cm.

Fine Chinese Vintage Silk Embroidered Floral Robe Landscape Medallions 1950s-60s

Beautiful vintage Chinese silk robe with intricate hand-stitched embroidery featuring medallions with landscapes, surrounded by various floral sprays and dark borders with additional flowers and foliate motifs. Dating to c. 1950s-60s. Total length is approximately 106 cm. Width from sleeve to sleeve approximately 125 cm.

Fine Antique Japanese Meiji Period Flambe Glazed Vase by Miyagawa Makuzu Kozan

Charming little Japanese vase covered in interesting green flambe glaze and signed 香山 ‘Kozan’, most likely referring to the famous Miyagawa ‘Makuzu’ Kozan I 宮川香山 (1842–1916) who experimented with this type of small forms and exotic glazes during the late 19th and early 20th century. Height: 8 cm.

For reference see collections of The British Museum, object A_1980-0514-3 (1980,0514.3) and collections of the V&A Museum, objects O493487 (C.228-1910) and O496030 (C.255-1910). Clare Pollard in her book ‘Master Potter of Meiji Japan’ dates similar style of his signature to the 1890s.

Antique Indonesian Gilt Lacquered Wooden Statue of Nandi Bull 19th-20th C Bali

Unusual large Indonesian gilt-lacquered wooden statue depicting a reclining bull Nandi, sacred vahana of the Hindu god Shiva. Very interesting decorative piece with remnants of original gilt decoration. Width: 36 cm. Height: 11 cm.

Large Antique Japanese Satsuma Pottery Vase Signed Hattori Meiji Era 37 cm 14.5″

Stunning large antique Japanese Meiji period Satsuma pottery vase of hexagonal form. Decorated with two intricately painted scenes featuring numerous figures in heavily gilded kimonos and with blossoming cherry trees and birds behind them. All set against cobalt blue background embellished with gold butterflies and geometric designs. Base marked with the Shimazu mon and signed 薩摩焼 服部 ‘Satsuma ware, Hattori’. Height: 37 cm / 14.5 inches.

Chinese Antique Vintage Relief Decorated Celadon Glazed Vase 19th-20th C

Interesting Chinese celadon glazed vase with relief-moulded decoration featuring flowers set against a honeycomb background and with ruyi border around the shoulder. Base marked with a four-character Yongzheng mark 雍正年製 but likely dating to the later Qing dynasty or Republic period. Height: 11 cm.

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

Charming antique Chinese biscuit glazed foo lion joss stick holder covered in amber brown-glaze. Nice, unusual example. Likely made during the Qing dynasty. Height: 11.5 cm.

Chinese Antique Silk Embroidery Collar Panel With Figures 19th-20th C 48x35cm

Large antique Chinese silk embroidery collar panel with a liner. Depicting maidens in the garden surrounded by flowers, rocky outcrops, bats and butterflies. Nice, rare example. Dimensions: 48×35 cm.

Vintage Japanese Solid Silver Sake Cup Mayor of Yokohama Ichio Asukata 1963-78

Fine vintage Japanese solid silver sake cup inscribed ‘In memory of your visit to Yokohama’ and ‘Mayor Ichio Asukata’ who held this position between 1963-78. Base stamped with Japanese ‘jungin’ 純銀 ‘pure silver’ mark. In great vintage condition with some usual age-related surface marks. Weight: 24.8 grams.

Chinese Antique 19th C Qing Dynasty Famille Rose Porcelain Footed Bowl 15x15x7cm

A late Qing dynasty square footed bowl with famille rose decoration featuring flowers and bats flying above the rolling waves. Stamped to the base. Age-related surface wear and tension line to the body as photographed. Please enlarge and study all provided photographs as they form part of the description. Dimensions: 15x15x7 cm

Vintage Japanese Fierce Obeshimi Noh Mask Ceramic Toggle 20th Century 4.7×3.2 cm

Charming vintage Japanese ceramic toggle in the form of a noh mask depicting a fierce Obeshimi with golden eyes. Not signed. In good vintage condition as photographed. Dimensions: 4.7×3.2 cm.

Antique or Vintage Japanese Hirado Porcelain Standing Male Figure Wearing Kimono

Unusual small antique or vintage Japanese porcelain figurine of man wearing a traditional kimono. Possibly Hirado ware but we have not been able to find another one like it for reference. Height: 8.5 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 and a bit unusual as it doesn’t have the typical underglaze blue decoration. Height: 6.5 cm.

Large Antique Ceremonial Brass Betel Nut Sirih Bowl Java Indonesia 19th-20th C

Large and heavily cast Indonesian/Malaysian brass sirih footed bowl with intricate decoration featuring geometric and foliate designs all around. For a similar example see collections of The British Museum – object As1952,02.1.a. Stunning decorative piece! Diameter: 20 cm.

Rare Chinese Antique Celadon Glazed Famille Rose Porcelain Dish 19thC Qing

Rare 19th century Chinese celadon glazed dish with famille rose decoration depicting a couple. Marked with stylized underglaze blue seal mark to the base, typical for 19th century Canton famille rose porcelain. Diameter: 16.2 cm.

Rare Chinese Antique Celadon Glazed Famille Rose Porcelain Dish Plate 19thC Qing

Rare 19th century Chinese celadon glazed dish with famille rose decoration depicting a couple making love. Marked with stylized underglaze blue Jiaqing (1796-1820) seal mark 大清嘉慶年製 but could be a bit later. Also bears two drilled owner’s marks. Diameter: 14.8 cm.

Fine Chinese Antique Openwork Hediao Nut Boat Bead 19th Century Qing Dynasty

Absolutely incredible tiny Hediao nut/stone carving of a boat with 24 individual figures in various compartments of the vessel. Really nice piece and of a much better quality than most examples of this type. Looks even more impressive in person! Width: approx. 3.3 cm.

Fine Chinese Vintage Famille Verte Porcelain Foo Dog Temple Lion Figure 20th C

Really nice famille verte style Chinese porcelain figure of a playful foo lion lying on its back and with a brocade ball between its paws. Sitting atop a rectangular openwork carved pedestal decorated with floral and foliate patterns. Height: 14.5 cm.

Chinese Antique Qing Green Ground Famille Rose Porcelain Footed Dish Tongzhi

Gorgeous Chinese late Qing dynasty green-ground footed dish of quatrefoil form with famille rose decoration featuring a bird surrounded by flowers and foliate scrolls. Base stamped with a six-character Tongzhi (1861-1875) reign mark 大清同治年製 and with drilled owner’s mark 品 below. Diameter: 19.5 cm.

Fine Pair Chinese Antique 19th Century Qing Export Pith Paper Gouache Paintings

Fine pair antique Chinese export gouache paintings on pith paper depicting Qing dynasty court officials in traditional robes. Beautifully painted examples, nicely framed and glazed. Dimensions: each approx. 32×21.5 cm, including the frames.

Chinese Vintage Blanc De Chine Style Porcelain Guanyin Kwan Yin Figure 20th C

Fine vintage Chinese blanc de Chine style porcelain figurine of Guanyin in long robes leaning on a pile of books. Stamped to the base. Height: 19 cm.

Chinese Antique 18th C Qianlong Blue White Export Porcelain Platter 25.5×17.5cm

Nice 18th century Chinese octagonal blue and white export porcelain platter featuring a classic central landscape scene with buildings and figures crossing a bridge. Framed by floral and geometric outer border. Dimensions: 25.5×17.5 cm.

Chinese Antique Silk Embroidery Panel Butterflies Early 20th Century 61x19cm

Large antique Chinese silk embroidery panel / sleeve bands with a liner. Depicting butterflies surrounded by various flowers. In great condition as photographed with some remnants of glue around the edges, probably where it was previously framed. Dimensions: 61×19 cm.

Chinese Antique Late Qing or Republic Period Silk Painting Inscribed 20th C

Charming antique Chinese silk painting depicting a sage or a scholar with a young attendant in the garden. Inscribed in the upper left corner. Nicely mounted, framed and glazed. Very attractive decorative piece. Dimensions: frame measures 36×18.5 cm, artwork measures 30×12 cm.

Large Chinese Antique Vintage Bronze Brass Censer Incense Burner or Bowl 20th C

Large and heavily cast Chinese bronze/brass incense burner or a shallow bowl with etched/chased decoration featuring three cartouches with figures. Marked to the base with apocryphal Xuande reign mark framed by two dragons. Diameter: 21 cm.

Fine Chinese Antique Blue White Porcelain Snuff Bottle With Landscape 19th-20th C

Nice antique Chinese blue and white porcelain snuff bottle decorated with a continuous scene featuring figures in boats. Underglaze blue double ring mark to the base. Likely a late 19th or early 20th century example. Height: 11 cm.

Chinese Antique Inscribed Famille Rose Porcelain Cup Bowl Late Qing or Republic

Fine antique Chinese famille rose porcelain cup depicting a harvest scene with various figures and a long inscription on the other side. Base marked with apocryphal iron red Qianlong reign mark but likely a late Qing dynasty or Republic period example. Height: 7.8 cm.

Chinese Antique Taotie Mask Relief Decorated Bronze Temple Bell Qing Dynasty

Interesting heavily cast antique Chinese bronze bell surmounted by a double-headed dragon and decorated all around in low-relief with archaistic taotie masks and geometric designs. Hard to date precisely but likely a Qing dynasty example. Height: 15 cm.

Antique Japanese Gion Kyoto Ware Koro Toyoda Incense Burner Early 20th C 京祇園 豊田製

Charming antique Japanese Kyoto pottery incense burner (koro) in the form of a bearded man dressed in long robes – perhaps depicting Jurojin or Fukurokuju. Designed to hold incense inside with smoke coming out of his mouth and nostrils. Back stamped 京祇園 豊田製 ‘Kyoto, Gion, Made by Toyoda/Toyota’. Wonderful, unique piece for a collection. Height: 11.5 cm.

Fine Antique Japanese Meiji Kutani Porcelain Vase With Figures Ho-o Bird Handles

Gorgeous large Japanese Meiji period Kutani porcelain vase with beautiful handles depicting ho-o birds. Featuring a scene with figures on one side and a scene with kingfishers on the other, both framed by coiling dragons and intricate geometric designs. Height: 29.5 cm. Base signed:
加賀國 Kaga Province
綿埜製 Made by Watano
守一画 Painted by Morikazu

Antique Japanese Seto Porcelain Wall Pocket Vase by Kato Kanshiro aka Hishikan

Rare antique Japanese blue and white Seto porcelain wall pocket vase of octagonal form. Decorated with a typical pattern featuring various flowers and grasses. Base marked with underglaze blue mark ◇勘製. This is one of the marks of Kato Kanshiro 加藤勘四郎, also known as Hishikan 菱勘. 

Rare Antique Japanese Ko Kutani Quatrefoil Dish With Fuku Mark Edo or Meiji

Unusual antique Japanese quatrefoil form Kutani porcelain dish marked with stylized ‘fuku’ mark 福 (happiness or good fortune) and decorated with stylized dragons, ho-o bird and various geometric designs. Never seen one quite like it. Dimensions: 24.5×19.2 cm.

Fine Chinese Antique Famille Rose Mandarin Export Porcelain Dish 19thC Qing Era

Charming antique 19th century Chinese Canton famille rose porcelain dish with nicely painted Rose Mandarin scene with figures framed by a colourful border with birds, butterflies, and flowers. Diameter: 15.3 cm.

Chinese Antique Canton Famille Rose Mandarin Porcelain Plate 19thC Qing Dynasty

Beautiful antique Chinese Canton famille rose porcelain dish decorated in typical Rose Mandarin pattern featuring a central scene with figures framed by an intricate outer border with butterflies and floral sprays. Diameter: 20 cm.

Fine Pair Chinese Antique 19th Century Qing Export Pith Paper Gouache Paintings

Fine pair antique Chinese export gouache paintings on pith paper depicting Qing dynasty court officials in traditional robes. Beautifully painted examples, nicely framed and glazed. Dimensions: left painting measures 32×21 cm, right one 32×21.5 cm, including the frames.

LARGE Chinese Vintage Hibiscus Gouache Painting on Silk 20th C Framed and Glazed

Sublime vintage Chinese gouache painting on silk depicting a blossoming branch of white hibiscus, symbol of purity, peace, and spiritual enlightenment. Its name in Chinese is also a homophone for wealth and glory. Dimensions: frame approx. 49.5×41.5 cm and visible area of the artwork measures 33.5×27 cm.

Rare Chinese Vintage Porcelain Busts of Chairman Mao Zedong PRoC 20th Century

Set of three 20th century Chinese porcelain busts of the Chairman Mao Zedong. Bisque bust on the right is of a more commonly seen type but the other two – large one with unglazed head and the small one with openings in its eyes and buttons – appear to be quite rare as we were unable to find any other similar examples for reference. Interesting pieces to add to your collection! Height: 12 cm, 18.5 cm and 20 cm tall.

Rare Chinese Antique 18th C Qianlong Period Armorial Famille Rose Porcelain Dish

Rare 18th century Chinese Qianlong period armorial export dish with wavy rim. Featuring a European coat of arms (possibly French), surrounded by iron-red and gilt floral garlands and with a large bouquet in the middle. Diameter: 22 cm.

Set of similar dishes is coming up for sale at Christie’s in their February sale ‘Irene Roosevelt Aitken: A Love of the 18th Century’ – lot 651 – SET OF SEVEN CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN ‘FRENCH MARKET’ ARMORIAL PLATES AND THREE SOUP PLATES, QIANLONG PERIOD, CIRCA 1775

Rare Chinese Antique Kangxi Period Imari Porcelain Klapmuts Bowl 17-18th Century

Rare antique Chinese Kangxi period Imari decorated klapmuts export porcelain bowl made during the late 17th or early 18th century. Featuring typical radiating panels with various floral sprays, both on the inside and on the outside of the bowl. Diameter: 21.5 cm.

Chinese Antique Longquan Celadon Glazed Bowl Incised Decoration Yuan Early Ming

Antique Chinese Longquan celadon glazed stoneware bowl with underglaze incised decoration. Stylistically consistent with late Yuan and early Ming dynasty examples. Diameter: 11.6 cm.

Fine Chinese Antique Vintage Famille Rose Porcelain Landscape Plaques Inscribed

Lovely pair of 20th century Chinese famille rose porcelain plaques depicting landscape scenes, done very much in the manner of Wang Yeting. Inscribed with cyclical date 庚申年 which corresponds with the year 1920/1980. Dimensions: each measures approx. 20×14 cm (including the frames).

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 a dragon, various fish and floral sprays. Height: 16.5 cm.

Fine Chinese Antique 19th C Qing Gilt Lacquered Hand Painted Canton Export Fan

Beautiful 19th century Chinese gilt lacquered export fan with hand-painted panels depicting a nature scene on one side and classic court scene with various figures on the other. Beautifully detailed and well-preserved example! Length of the blades is 26 cm.

Chinese Antique Relief Moulded Famille Rose Porcelain Lotus Petal Bowl Late Qing

Fantastic late Qing dynasty relief moulded porcelain bowl with famille rose lotus petal decoration on the outside, combined with unusual underglaze blue decoration to the interior featuring floral scrolls and a stylized Shou medallion in the middle. Underglaze blue double ring mark to the base. Diameter: 13.6 cm.

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Pottery Vase Jar by Ito Tozan 伊東陶山

Antique Japanese Satsuma pottery vase or jar with intricate geometric and foliate designs all around. Base signed in overglaze iron red 伊東陶山製 ‘ Made by Ito Tozan’. Height: 9.5 cm.

Chinese Antique Soapstone Guanyin Kwan Yin Figure Holding a Child 19th-20th C

A charming Chinese soapstone figure of seated Guanyin in long flowing robes holding a child in her arms. Late Qing or Republic period example. Height: 14 cm.

Antique Japanese Miniature Porcelain Vases With Dragons by Fukagawa Seiji 20th C

Lovely pair of Japanese miniature porcelain vases by Fukagawa Seiji. Each decorated with a fierce dragon amongst rolling waves. Bases marked with a typical Mt. Fuji logo and signed ‘Fukagawa Sei’ 深川製 (Made by Fukagawa). Height: 6.5 cm.

Antique Japanese Blue and White Seto Porcelain Vase With Flowers 20th C

Small antique Japanese blue and white Seto porcelain vase decorated with a typical pattern featuring a variety of flowers/grasses and with insects and a snail around the foot. Height: 10 cm.

Fine Chinese Porcelain Figure Boys on a Buffalo by Zeng Longsheng Republic PRoC

Fine large Chinese biscuit porcelain figural group depicting a pair of boys riding atop a water buffalo. This is a common motif in Chinese art symbolizing the ideal simple life, harmony with nature and tranquillity. Base stamped 景德镇 曾龍昇造 ‘Jingdezhen, Zeng Longsheng’ (probably with the word ‘Jiangxi’ 江西 at the top, which is not legible).

Large Chinese Antique Vintage Famille Jaune Porcelain Bowl Late Qing or Republic

Large Chinese Kangxi style famille jaune decorated shallow bowl featuring a central scene with figures under a large pine tree, framed by a wide diaper border with precious objects. Typical Kangxi style groove foot rim with apocryphal iron red Kangxi mark in the middle but made during the late Qing dynasty or Republic period. Diameter: 28.5 cm.

Chinese Antique Canton Famille Rose Medallion Porcelain Plate 19thC Qing Dynasty

Beautiful antique Chinese Canton famille rose porcelain dish decorated in Rose Medallion pattern featuring alternating cartouches with figures and birds with flowers. Unusual variation embellished with blue floral outer borders. Diameter: 20.2 cm.

Chinese Antique Celadon Glazed Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl Late Qing Dynasty

Gorgeous antique Chinese celadon glazed bowl of oval form with wavy rim. Embellished with famille rose overglaze decoration featuring precious objects surrounded by foliate scrolls and bats. Base stamped with a four-character Tongzhi seal mark 同治年製. Dimensions: 21.2×14.5×7 cm.

Chinese Antique Solid Silver Prunus Flower Dish by Tong Ji for Luen Hing LH90

Rare antique Chinese footed silver dish in the form of a prunus blossom. Made by ‘Tong Ji’ 通記 for Luen Hing (LH90), active in Shanghai during the late 19th and early 20th century. Weight: 43.4 grams. Diameter: 9 cm.

Chinese Antique 19th Century Lacquered Chilong Dragon Scroll Weight Qing Dynasty

Rare antique Chinese lacquered scroll weight of elongated rectangular form, surmounted by a chilong dragon with lingzhi fungus in its mouth. Originally likely part of a pair.

For similar examples see Bonhams Asian Decorative Arts sale, 26 June 2016 – lot 9263 – A two lacquered scroll weights.