AUCTION – Antique Japanese Nogawa Noboru Mixed Metal Vase. Meiji Period

A fantastic miniature Japanese mixed metal vase by Nogawa Noboru dating to the late 19th century, Meiji period. Silver and gold inlaid decoration depicting pair of herons on one side and blossoming prunus branch on the other. Marked to the base with carved hiragana character の (“no”) and three vertical lines in the background for 川 (“kawa”, or “gawa” in compounds).

Height: 9 cm

Auction ends 7 May 2023

Antique Chinese Polychrome Painted Pottery Jar. Han Dynasty (202 BC – 220 AD)

Wonderful Chinese Han dynasty pottery jar of cylindrical form, painted in black, orange and white pigments with stylized curvilinear cloud designs derived from lacquer objects popular during the late Zhou and early Han dynasties. Rare to find these preserved in such a good condition as the decoration on the surface is extremely delicate and rubs off easily.

Height: 19 cm
Diameter: 11.5 cm

Antique Chinese Boxwood Carving of the Daoist Immortal Magu. Qing Dynasty

Fantastic antique Chinese boxwood carving of the Daoist Goddess of Longevity and protector of women, Magu (麻姑, ‘hemp maid’). She is accompanied by a spotted deer and carries peaches and a basket in her hands. This is a popular Chinese motif known as ‘Magu Xian Shou’. Wonderful little carving with a lovely patina.

Height: 13.5 cm

Antique Chinese Green Glazed Pottery Figure of a Seated Dog

Antique Chinese green glazed pottery figure depicting a seated hound, most probably a Saluqi. This is believed to be one of the earliest domesticated breeds (dating back to the Sumerian empire, 7000-6000 BC) and represented in Chinese art since the Tang dynasty. Present example dates to c. Ming dynasty.

Height: 12.5 cm

Antique Chinese Rouge de Fer Porcelain Vases in Japanese Kutani Style. Late Qing Dynasty

Rare pair of late 19th century Chinese (Cantonese) export porcelain vases with applied chimeras. Pattern is commonly referred to as ‘hundred scholars’ and is characteristic of Japanese Kutani porcelain. This type of decoration might have been a response of Chinese decorators to increased popularity of Japanese motifs during the craze of Japonisme in Europe in the second half of the 19th century.

Height: approx. 12.5 cm (slightly different heights)

Antique Indian Figure of Hindu Deity Durga Mahishasura Mardini. 19th century

Antique Indian bronze or similar copper alloy figure of a fierce Hindu deity Durga Mahishasuramardini – slayer of Mahishasura the buffalo demon. In good antique condition with significant ritual wear, marks and small losses as per photographs.

Height: 15 cm

Antique Japanese Blue and White Kutani Porcelain Tripod Koro Incense Burner. Marked 九谷

Fine antique Japanese Kutani porcelain incense burner with a pierced cover. Decorated all over in underglaze blue and featuring butterflies with peony scrolls. Stylized underglaze blue square 九谷 Kutani mark underneath. In excellent condition as per photographs.

Height: 10 cm

Antique Japanese Blue-Ground Satsuma Pottery Bowl by Kusube 楠部. Meiji Period

Very pretty antique Japanese cobalt-ground Satsuma pottery bowl with shaped rim. Depicting an outdoor scene with ladies and children, set against a backdrop of Mt. Fuji and boats on a lake. Marked Kusube 楠部 to the base.

Diameter: 19 cm

Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonne Koro Incense Burners. Meiji Period

Charming pair of antique Japanese cloisonné incense burners with floral decoration. Both in great antique condition with some age-related surface wear and minor enamel loss inside where feet are attached.

Height: 10 cm

AUCTION – Antique Chinese Silk Embroidery Gold Thread Art Deco Clutch Bag. c. 1930s

Fantastic Chinese Art Deco clutch bag with very fine gold thread silk embroidery panel and blue border. Inside all original accessories including a bevelled mirror and purse.

Dimensions: 34×21 cm open, 21×17 cm closed.

Auction ends 7 April 2023

AUCTION – Fine Chinese Carved Gilt Lacquered Wood Figures of Seated Daoist Immortals

Stunning pair of Chinese gilt lacquered carved figures depicting seated Daoist immortals or similar deities, each in long flowing robes and carrying ceremonial objects. Beards made out of horse hair. I would say they date to c. Republic period (based on how well preserved the surface is) even though most similar examples that I’ve come across are dated as late Qing.

Height: 22 and 24 cm tall (8.5 and 9.5 inches)

Auction ends 7 April 2023

Antique Chinese Carved Red Cinnabar Lacquer Rectangular Box. Early 20th century

Very nicely carved Chinese cinnabar lacquer box and cover depicting a garden scene with scholars discussing under a large pine tree.

Dimensions: 13x13x5.5 cm

Antique Chinese Sancai Glazed Porcelain Foo Lion Joss Stick Holder. Qing Dynasty

Cute antique Chinese porcelain foo lion resting its paw on its puppy. Covered in Famille verte type green, yellow and brown enamels. Holder on its back designed to serve as an incense burner. It appears to be a 19th century Qing dynasty example.

Height: 19 cm

Fine Japanese Hagi Ware Pottery Vase by Tamamura Shogetsu

Fabulous 20th century Hagi-yaki crane neck vase by Tamamura Shogetsu 玉村松月, Kofuan kiln. Marked with a circular stamped seal that reads 松月 ‘Shogetsu’ and with its original inscribed and signed tomobako.

Height: 24 cm

Antique Japanese Wooden Fubako Covered in Menuki Tsuka Ornaments c. Meiji Period

Very lovely antique Japanese fubako style wooden box covered all over in menuki ornaments, originally intended as a decoration for handles of katanas. Dating to c. Meiji period, late 19th or early 20th century.

Dimensions: 24x9x3.5 cm

Fine Japanese Haribako Sewing Box Tansu Chest 針箱 Showa Period

Vintage Japanese Haribako (sewing box) that can also be used as a jewellery cabinet or a trinket box. Features four drawers and hinged lid at the top.

Dimensions: 27×24.5×20 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Gilt Lacquered Fubako Letter Box Nashiji Interior. Meiji Period

Fine antique Japanese rectangular gilt-lacquered box with raised decoration featuring a golden pheasant perched on a blossoming tree. Nashiji-decorated interior.

Dimensions: 24x9x4.5 cm

Antique Chinese Imari Porcelain Tea Bowl Cup and Saucer Symbol Mark. 18th Century

Great antique 18th century Chinese export imari porcelain tea bowl and saucer. Unusual iron red and gilt flower symbol mark to the base of the cup.

Dimensions
Saucer – diameter 13 cm
Tea bowl – diameter 8 cm, height 4.5 cm

AUCTION – Antique Chinese Rouge de Fer Porcelain Vases in Japanese Kutani Style. Late Qing Dynasty

This is a rare pair of late 19th century Chinese (Cantonese) export porcelain vases of typical form with applied chimeras and foo lion handles. What’s unusual about them is that they are decorated in a pattern commonly referred to as ‘hundred scholars’ that is characteristic of Japanese Kutani porcelain.

Height: approx. 25.5 cm each

Auction ends 26 February 2023.

AUCTION – Antique CHINESE Rouge de Fer Porcelain Dish in Japanese Kutani Style Late Qing

Another rare late 19th century Chinese (Cantonese) rouge de fer export porcelain dish decorated in a typical Japanese Kutani pattern commonly referred to as ‘hundred scholars’.

Diameter: 23.8 cm

Auction ends 26 February 2023.

AUCTION – Antique CHINESE Rouge de Fer Porcelain Dish #2 in Japanese Kutani Style. Guangxu Period

This is the third piece representing late 19th century Chinese (Cantonese) rouge de fer export porcelain decorated in a typical Japanese Kutani pattern commonly referred to as ‘hundred scholars’.

Diameter: 20 cm

Auction ends 26 February 2023.

Antique Chinese Relief Carved Wooden Box With Domed Lid. Canton Export Carving

Lovely Chinese box with domed lid, carved in low relief all over. Decoration features foliate scrolls and bird inside a circular medallion. Wood has nice natural dry surface. Lock has been at some point replaced.

Dimensions: 23x11x11 cm

Antique Japanese Red Lacquered Jewellery Cabinet With Floral Decoration

Beautiful early 20th century Japanese red lacquered table cabinet with 7 drawers, two of which are behind hinged doors with nicely hand-painted bird and floral decoration. Unique design of this cabinet allows it to be separated into two independent units – originally designed with additional board at the top that would transform it into a miniature desk. Would make a great jewellery or trinket box. 

Dimensions: 30x23x20 cm

Large Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Okimono Figure Reading a Book. 28 cm / 11″

Lovely large Kutani porcelain figure of a scholar in long flowing robes, depicted standing on a rock and reading a book.  Beautifully hand-painted with colourful overglaze enamels all around.

Diameter: 28 cm / 11 inches

Vintage Hand-Painted Tibetan Buddha Mandala Thangka / Tangka on Canvas. Framed.

Lovely little Tibetan Buddha mandala thangka hand-painted in opaque watercolours on canvas. Nicely framed and glazed.

Frame measures 31.5×27 cm, visible area of the painting is 21×16.5 cm

Antique Japanese Sumida Gawa Pottery Brush Washer or Vase in the Manner of Ishiguro Koko

Cute Japanese Sumida Gawa brush washer or a small vase with two applied figures of Chinese children (karako). Not signed but done very much in the manner of Ishiguro Koko 石黒香々. 

Height: 11 cm

Antique Japanese Kenjo Imari Porcelain Plate With Chenghua Mark

Stunning Japanese Imari porcelain dish with shaped rim. Featuring a large central medallion with scholars in the garden, framed by four cartouches with Ho-o birds and dragons. All set against nicely done green and aubergine diaper background. Underglaze blue apocryphal Chinese Chenghua reign mark underneath.  

Diameter: 23.2 cm