Fine Chinese Antique Republic Period Cloisonne Brush Washer Bowl with Provenance

Very fine Chinese Republic period cloisonne enamelled gilt copper brush washer bowl featuring central medallion with stylized Shou character surrounded by typical honeysuckle pattern set against an intricate spiral background.

Provenance: Collection of Alice Murphy, a Congregationalist Missionary and teacher in China between 1920s-40s. She served with Dr. Susan Barbara Sargent (Tallmon).

In excellent condition as photographed. Diameter: 12 cm Height: 4 cm

Rare Chinese Antique Biscuit Porcelain Buddhist Foo Lion Snuff Bottle 19thC Qing

Interesting antique Chinese biscuit porcelain snuff bottle in the form of a charming foo lion playing with his ball. Likely dating to the 19th century, Qing dynasty. Larger than most examples of this type and unusual as it is unglazed. Length: 11.5 cm.

RARE Chinese Antique Clobbered Blue and White Trench Mortar Porcelain Dish 18thC

Rare 18th century Chinese blue and white porcelain dish decorated with a rural scene and unusual looking house, commonly referred to as ‘Pearl River House’, ‘Malayan Village’ or ‘Trench Mortar’ pattern (this pattern also inspired several English transfer-printed versions produced at the end of the 18th century by various factories including New Hall, Spode and Worcester). Dish was later decorated (‘clobbered’) in England with vibrant polychrome overglaze enamels featuring floral sprays and a dragon. Base is marked with a pseudo-Chinese iron red mark. Diameter: 21 cm.

Large Vintage Thai Buddhist Temple Guardians Paintings on Canvas 20th C 88×31 cm

Stunning pair of large vintage Thai paintings on canvas depicting a pair of Buddhist guardians. This type of paintings can be traditionally found on the inner side of doors and window shutters of monastery buildings. Dimensions: each measures approx. 88×31 cm (painted area is 79×31 cm).

Chinese Vintage Set of Stirrup Shaped Chased Brass Ornaments or Dishes 20th C

Interesting set of three heavily cast Chinese brass stirrups with chased decoration featuring dragons surrounded by geometric and foliate designs. Each stamped CHINA to the base. Intended either as decorative items or small dishes of sorts. Height: largest is 13 cm tall, smallest is around 8 cm tall.

Chinese Vintage PRoC Porcelain Figural Lamp Base Lu Mengzheng Broken Kiln Opera

Great vintage Chinese porcelain lamp base dating to the third quarter of the 20th century (PRoC). Depicting figures from the opera ‘The Broken Kiln’, Lu Mengzheng and Liu Yue’e:

Lü Mengzheng went daily to Mulan Temple for alms meals, while Liu Yue’e subsisted on wild herbs. One day, upon returning home, Mengzheng saw a man’s footprints in the snow and mistakenly suspected his wife of infidelity. It was only through ‘Appraising the Snow and Discerning Tracks’ that he learned the footprints were left by someone sent by Liu Mao to deliver aid. Later, Lü Mengzheng studied diligently, went to the capital for the imperial examination, achieved the top rank of zhuangyuan (top graduate), and the couple was reunited.

Base stamped 广东枫溪 ‘Fengxi, Guangdong’. Height: 27.5 cm, height of the porcelain base itself is 21 cm.

Chinese Antique Yellow Ground Cloisonne Enamelled Floral Vase Early 20th C

Attractive early 20th century Chinese yellow-ground cloisonne enamelled vase with classic floral decoration all around. Small area of damage near the base and some enamel pitting as photographed. Displays well. Height: 19.5 cm.

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

Fine antique Chinese export gouache painting on pith paper depicting a seated lady dressed in intricately embroidered robe, playing a large drum. Behind her on a marble top hardwood table can be seen an incense burner and a vase with a floral arrangement. Beautifully painted example with somewhat unusual subject. Nicely framed and glazed.

Dimensions: 32.5×24.5 cm including the frame. Artwork measures 21×13.5 cm.

Fine Chinese Antique 18th C Qing Famille Rose Export Porcelain Dish

Pretty 18th century Chinese famille rose decorated export porcelain dish with lovely floral decorations and scholar’s objects. Nice display piece despite the damage. Diameter: 23.2 cm.

Fine Chinese Antique 18th C Famille Verte Export Porcelain Magnolia Dish Qing

Rare 18th century Chinese famille verte decorated export porcelain dish with browned rim. Featuring a classic ‘magnolia’ pattern with a large blossoming tree in the middle, framed by a cavetto with reserved floral panels on a diaper ground, band of fine bianco-sopra-bianco anhua decoration and gilt outer border. Diameter: 22.3 cm.

Fine Chinese Antique Famille Rose Porcelain Birthday Dish Late Qing or Republic

Gorgeous Chinese famille rose decorated ‘Wan Shou Wu Jiang’

 birthday dish featuring medallions with characters 萬壽無疆 ‘boundless longevity’ set against a yellow background with intricate floral and foliate scrolls and framed by key fret border. Marked with a six-character iron red Kangxi mark but likely dating to the late Qing dynasty or Republic period. Diameter: 24.5 cm.

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

Fabulous antique Japanese gilt damascene cigarette case by the workshop of Komai Otojiro 駒井音次郎. Depicting a sublime landscape scene with Mt. Fuji in the background. Interior marked with a typical dragonfly logo and inscribed 日本国京都住駒井製. Dimensions: 8.8×8.1 cm.

Fine Antique Japanese 19th C Meiji Period Kyoto Satsuma Pottery Vase H 24 cm

Beautifully detailed Japanese Meiji period Kyoto Satsuma vase featuring various scenes with figures, birds and flowers all around. Height: 24 cm.

Large Antique Vintage Japanese Bronze Dobachi Rin Bell Relief Dragon Decoration

Wonderful large Japanese hammered bronze ‘dobachi’ a.k.a. Buddhist temple rin bell with subtle relief decoration featuring coiling dragons surrounded by three-leaf or three-petal ‘Katabami kamon’ emblems. Rings beautifully and for a long time. Appears to oscillate between two frequencies around 178Hz and 512Hz, both very important frequencies in sound therapy. Diameter: 31 cm.

Fine Chinese Vintage Openwork Hardwood Table Display Stand For Bonsai Ceramics

Stunning large Chinese varnished hardwood display stand or small table with intricately openwork carved curtains all around. Could be used as a display stand for bonsai, ceramics or as a small table for other scholar’s objects. Nice sturdy and heavy piece. Dimensions: 31x22x19 cm.

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

Really nice large Chinese hardwood display stand with intricately openwork carved decoration featuring foliate scrolls and ruyi-shaped designs. Beautiful solid and heavy piece. Diameter: 20 cm, inner diameter is 18 cm and the diameter of the inner raised circle is 13.2 cm.

Chinese Antique Green Ground Famille Rose Porcelain Jar 19th Century Qing

Attractive antique Chinese green-ground porcelain jar with famille rose decoration featuring floral sprays, peaches, pomegranates and butterflies. Colour palette similar to clobbered Chinese porcelain but in this case it appears to have been decorated this way originally. Lovely decorative piece for spring display. Height: 20 cm.

Large Antique Japanese Meiji Aka-e Kutani Porcelain Vase Lamp Base 15″ Tall

Beautifully painted antique Japanese aka-e Kutani vase with scenes featuring blossoming lotus and figures with baskets full of peaches. These are surrounded by typical intricate array of geometric and foliate motifs combined with butterflies, clouds and additional peaches. Base marked with a generic Kutani mark 九谷製. Great decorative piece, drilled for a lamp base. Height: 38 cm, vase itself measures 31 cm.

Chinese Vintage Table Screen With Mounted Famille Rose Porcelain Plaque 20th C

Vintage Chinese famille rose porcelain plaque depicting a pair of pheasants perched on a rock and surrounded by flowers. Mounted as a table screen in a wooden frame. Lovely decorative piece. Height: 16.5 cm. Width: 20.5 cm.

Antique or Vintage Japanese Ceramic Figure of Oni No Nenbutsu 19th-20th Century

Wonderful Japanese ceramic okimono depicting ‘Oni nenbutsu’ or demon in monk’s robes performing Buddhist winter training by banging a gong and repeating prayers. He is holding a sign that says 光陰如箭 ‘time flies like an arrow’. One of his horns is slightly shorter, showing his progress on the path towards enlightenment. Height: 11.5 cm.

Chinese Vintage Scroll Original Ink Rubbing On Paper Family Motto of Zhu Bailu

Rare and quite unusual Chinese ink rubbing on paper featuring ‘Family Motto of Zhu Bailu’ (朱柏廬先生家訓), also known as ‘Zhu Bailu’s Maxims for Managing a Household’ (朱柏廬治家格言). Each depicted in the form of a seal and transcribed in traditional characters below. Very interesting piece for a scholar’s study. Dimensions: scroll measures approx. 130×34 cm, area of the rubbing is approx. 112×30 cm.

Fine Antique Japanese Blue Cloisonne Enamelled Vase With Irises Early 20th C

Fine antique Japanese cloisonne enamelled vase featuring irises set against a sky blue background. Really lovely piece. In good condition with one faint hairline running vertically along the flower on the right. Displays beautifully. Height: 9.5 cm.

Large Chinese Antique Vintage Bronze Brass Dragon Bowl With Wavy Rim 20th C

Interesting heavily cast Chinese bronze/brass bowl of oval form with wavy rim. Featuring engraved decoration with dragons above the rolling waves chasing after the pearl with stylized auspicious character in the middle. Base marked with a two-character seal mark surrounded by another pair of dragons. Dimensions: 22×16.5×7 cm.

Fine Antique Indian Bronze Brass Hindu Figure of Kneeling Garuda 18th-19th C

Beautiful antique South Indian (?) bronze (or similar copper alloy) figure of Garuda, the mythical vahana of Lord Vishnu. Depicted kneeling on a circular pierced base with his hands in Anjali Mudra. Great patina and prominent wear all around. Couldn’t find one quite like it for reference but judging by the wear possibly an 18th or 19th century example. Height: 8 cm.

Fine Chinese Antique Cloisonne Enamelled Arabesque Vase Late Qing Republic 20thC

Stunning antique Chinese gilt copper cloisonne enamelled vase featuring and intricate pattern with scrolling arabesques and flowers all around. Likely a late Qing dynasty or Republic period example dating to the early 20th century. Height: 15.5 cm.

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Pottery Vase by Taizan Yohei IX 17.5cm

Nicely painted antique Japanese Meiji period Satsuma ware vase decorated by Taizan Yohei IX. Featuring a continuous scene with various flowers, grasses and a pair of sparrows. Base signed with typical black overglaze mark 大日本 帯山製 ‘Great Japan, Made by Taizan’. Height: 17.5 cm.

Antique Anglo Indian Relief Decorated Sandalwood Box With Key 19th-20th Century

Very nice antique Anglo-Indian sandalwood box with classic decoration featuring animals surrounded by foliate scrolls. Comes with its original key and working lock. Lovely example of its type. Dimensions: 27.5×10.5×5.5 cm.

Chinese Antique Qianlong Blue White Export Porcelain Openwork Platter 28.3x25cm

Beautiful 18th century Chinese blue and white export porcelain platter with openwork lattice border. Probably a tray for a chestnut basket. Featuring underglaze blue decoration with a large central flower surrounded by additional floral and foliate borders and with small applied flowers on the intersections of the latticework. Dimensions: 28.3×25 cm.

RARE Chinese Antique Canton Famille Rose Wu Shuang Pu Porcelain Vase 19th C Qing

Really unusual small 19th century Canton famille rose decorated vase with classic foo lion handles and applied chimeras coiled around the shoulders. Typical floral export pattern is combined with (and painted over) the Wu Shuang Pu pattern with parts of the decoration covering inscriptions associated with figures depicted. Great rare example for a collection! Height: 12.5 cm.

Chinese Antique Vintage Kangxi Style Famille Verte Porcelain Jar 20th C Republic

Very attractive Chinese c. Republic period porcelain jar with Kangxi style famille verte decoration featuring a pheasant perched on a pierced rock, surrounded by oversized flowers and trees. Height: 13 cm.

Chinese Antique 18th C Qianlong Blue White Export Porcelain Tureen 18×11.5×5 cm

Lovely 18th century Chinese octagonal blue and white export porcelain tureen with typical rabbit head handles and decorated with landscape scenes featuring various buildings and figures meeting on a bridge. Dimensions: 
18×11.5×5 cm.

Fine Antique Persian Qajar Islamic Isfahan Engraved Brass Tray SIGNED 40×15 cm

Stunning antique Isfahan brass tray with intricately engraved decoration featuring cartouches with birds and flowers, surrounded by characteristic Persian floral and foliate motifs all around. Signed ‘Isfahan …?’. Dimensions: 40×15 cm

Chinese Antique Export Porcelain Helmet Shaped Jug Ewer 18th-19th C Qing Dynasty

Classic late 18th or early 19th century Chinese export porcelain helmet-shaped jug with subtle overglaze orange and gilt decoration. Nice genuine piece of Qing dynasty export porcelain. Height: 12 cm.

Fine Antique Indian Bronze Hindu Figure of Lord Vishnu Venkateswara 18-19th C

Beautiful antique South Indian bronze (or similar copper alloy) figure of four-armed Lord Vishnu Venkateswara, depicted standing on a square plinth. Great patina all around. Stylistically similar to the Vishnu figure in the collections of V&A Museum – object O470152, dated 1750-1800.

Fine Chinese Antique Porcelain Bowl Iron Red Dragons Chasing Pearls Tongzhi Mark

Very nice antique Chinese porcelain bowl with iron red overglaze decoration featuring a pair of dragons amidst the clouds, chasing after the flaming pearl. Base marked with a six-character Tongzhi reign mark but could also be a slightly later example. Diameter: 10.2 cm. Height: 5.3 cm.

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.