Asian art auctions

Large Antique Japanese Biseki Suiseki on Wooden Stand Scholar’s Viewing Stone

Gorgeous large Japanese biseki/suiseki viewing stone with custom made wooden daiza. Beautiful surface and intricate texture throughout. Stone itself weighs approx. 2.4 kg. Very nice example of its type.

Height: 22.5 cm

Chinese or Japanese Antique Blue and White Porcelain Cup Three Friends of Winter

Miniature Chinese or Japanese blue and white porcelain cup depicting the Three Friends of Winter – pine, plum and bamboo. Marked with underglaze blue ‘Xiang Rui’ 祥瑞 mark (or ‘Shozui’ in Japanese).

Height: 3.5 cm

Rare Chinese Antique White Glazed Porcelain Dish Ming or Qing

Unusual small Chinese white glazed porcelain dish, slightly irregular and with discoloured outer border which almost feels like bisque, even though the central area is glazed and there doesn’t seem to be any transition between the two.

Diameter: approx. 11.2 cm

Vintage Japanese Gilt Lacquered Buddha Dainichi Nyorai Altar Statue Early Showa

Beautiful Japanese gilt lacquered wooden altar statue depicting seated Buddha Dainichi Nyorai. Dating to c. early Shōwa period.

Height: 20.5 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Blue White Seto Porcelain Floral Square Tile Early 20th c.

Antique Japanese rectangular Seto porcelain tile decorated with a sublime underglaze blue floral spray. Beautiful decorative piece!

Dimensions: 15.3×15.3 cm

Rare Antique Japanese Cloisonne on Lacquer Round Covered Box Meiji Period SIGNED

Very unusual antique Japanese black lacquered round covered box with inlaid cloisonne decoration. Rectangular seal mark to the base. Really unique piece for a collection.

Diameter: 12 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Kyoto Satsuma Pottery Natsume Tea Caddy Impressed Mark

Lovely and unusual antique Japanese Kyoto Satsuma pottery with floral decoration all around. There’s a faint impressed mark inside the base which is possibly that of Kinkozan or Taizan.

Height: 6.5 cm

Fine Antique Tibetan Wood and Silver Buddhist Ashtamangala Jha Phor Tsampa Bowl

Fine antique Tibetan Buddhist Jha Phor or Tsampa tea bowl with silver mounts. Featuring intricate relief decoration depicting Ashtamangala a.k.a Eight Auspicious Signs of Buddhism. Great example of traditional Tibetan art.

Diameter: 12 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Satsuma Pottery Kogo Covered Box by Kyokuzan 旭山

Charming little antique Japanese round covered box with domed lid. Depicting a beautiful scene with bird near a stream, surrounded by various flowers. Signed Kyokuzan 旭山 to the base.

Diameter: 9 cm

Large Chinese Antique Hardwood Stand for Ding Censer 19th Century Qing Dynasty

Beautiful large Chinese hardwood stand with openwork carved yin-yang motif in the centre and notches for a tripod ‘ding’ incense burner. Nicely carved, solid Qing dynasty example, hard to come by in this size. Weighs nearly 1.1 kg.

Dimensions: approx. 29x27x5 cm

Antique Japanese Porcelain Nodder Nodding Head Figurine Man Holding a Fan 20th c.

Lovely little Japanese ceramic ‘nodder’ figurine depicting man in a kimono holding a fan. In very good condition with some minor age-related surface marks as per photographs.

Height: 8.5 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Meiji Kutani Porcelain Vase by Itazaka Purchased by Hamada

Fine antique Japanese Kutani porcelain vase with unusual decoration featuring flowers around the shoulder, dragons around the foot and various birds and flowers painted around the body. Marked 板坂製 濱田仕入 ‘Made by Itazaka, Purchased by Hamada’ in iron red.

Height: 14.5 cm

Chinese Antique Brass Box Egraved Auspicious Bats and Shou Character 19th-20th c.

Antique Chinese brass box with wood engraved decoration featuring auspicious bats and Shou characters. Interior lined with wood.

Dimensions: 19.5×10.5×6.5 cm

Fine Antique or Vintage Japanese Wood Toggle of Fukurokuju With Karako Attendant

Lovely little Japanese wooden toggle depicting Fukurokuju holding a peach of immortality and being accompanied by a young attendant. Exact age unknown but probably c. early 20th century example. Not signed.

Height: 5.5 cm

Chinese Antique Hand-Painted Wooden Tea Caddy With Original Label Late Qing

Charming little hand-painted wooden tea caddy with wire handles and original paper label at the bottom. Nice China trade item for a collection.

Dimensions: 15x11x13 cm

Vintage Chinese Miniature Wooden Cabinet Jewellery Box Incised Decoration 20th c.

Nice small Chinese table cabinet made out of solid wood and decorated with incised bird and flower decoration all around. Features three drawers. In great condition with some minor age-related surface marks.

Dimensions: 15×12.5×21.5 cm

Large Antique Japanese Blue and White Ko-Imari Porcelain Dish With a Landscape

Antique Japanese Ko-Imari porcelain dish featuring large central landscape scene framed by an intricate border with various geometric patterns. Back decorated with simple cloud design.

Diameter: 23.5 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Vase With Flowers Meiji Taisho Period

Fabulous antique Japanese ginbari cloisonné vase featuring large flowers set against a green background. Early 20th century example dating from the Meiji or Taisho period. Unmarked.

Height: 15 cm

Antique Engravings by Pieter Schenk Title Page of PICTURAE SINICAE AC SURATTENAE

Rare antique etchings from the title page of Picturae Sinicae ac Surattenae, Vasis Tabellisque Exhibitae (1702) by Pieter Schenk. This album was the first example of a complete series devoted to a Chinese subject in European graphic art and one of the few chinoiserie albums thought to derive directly from authentic Chinese sources, such as ink drawings of famous people accompanied by transcriptions of Confucian teachings. Featuring two scenes titled ‘Ni K’uan of the Han Dynasty’ and ‘T’ien Chên and his two brothers’. Framed and glazed.

For reference see Rijksmuseum object RP-P-2013-9-1

Dimensions: 35.5×24.5 cm, each engraving measures 11.5×13.5 cm

Chinese Antique Yixing Zisha Style Ceramic Beast Figure 19th-20th Century

Interesting and rare antique Chinese Yixing/Zisha style figurine depicting a mythical beast or a strange foo lion standing on a rocky outcropping. 

Height: 11.5 cm

Fine Chinese Antique Cinnabar Lacquer Box and Cover 19th Century Qing Dynasty

Nice quality antique Chinese red cinnabar lacquer box with deeply carved relief decoration featuring landscape scene with scholars and various buildings surrounded by trees and rocky outcroppings. Beautiful example of Qing dynasty lacquerware.

Dimensions: 14x10x5.5 cm

Large Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Figurine of Seated Buddha Shaka Nyorai

Beautiful large Japanese porcelain statue depicting meditating Buddha Shakyamuni (Shaka Nyorai) with gold embellished body and long floral robes. Marked ‘FOREIGN’ to the base.

Height: 21 cm

Antique Japanese Gilt Lacquered Miniature Cabinet Jewellery Box Early 20th c.

Lovely Japanese gilt lacquered miniature table cabinet decorated with typical bird-and-flower cartouches and foliate motifs. Features four internal drawers. Comes without a key.

Dimensions: 18.5×15.x9 cm

Chinese Antique Famille Rose Export Porcelain Dish Persian Market Early 19th c.

Interesting early 19th century, c. Jiaqing period, famille rose decorated dish with unusual pattern made for the Persian market. No chips or cracks. Some age-related surface wear and typical firing faults.

Diameter: 23.8 cm

Chinese Antique Famille Rose Porcelain Kamcheng Covered Pot Late Qing Dynasty

Gorgeous late 19th century Chinese famille rose decorated barrel form kamcheng pot with original twisted wire handles. Stunning and well preserved example of its type!

Height: 19.5 cm

Chinese Antique Gilt Lacquered Bitong Brush Pots 19th c. Qing Scholar’s Objects

Pair of antique Chinese lacquered brush pots with gilt decoration featuring cartouches depicting various scholar’s objects. Slightly different heights. Great genuine Qing items for a scholar’s desk.

Height: 12.3 and 12 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Octagonal Porcelain Dish in Chinese Famille Rose Style

Gorgeous antique Japanese octagonal porcelain dish decorated in the manner of Chinese Yongzheng period famille rose porcelain. Back with underglaze blue double ring and overglaze blue mark. 

Diameter: 24.3 cm

Fine Chinese Antique Wu Shuang Pu Famille Rose Porcelain Dish Late Qing Dynasty

Absolutely gorgeous antique Chinese quatrefoil footed dish with famille rose decoration depicting scholar and philosopher Fu Sheng 伏生 from the ‘Table of Peerless Heroes’ (Wu Shuang Pu).

Dimensions: 25.7×19.5×6.5 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Satsuma Pottery Vase With Mask Handles Meiji Taisho Period

Beautifully painted antique Japanese Satsuma pottery vase with large relief moulded lion mask handles. Depicting a scene with quails and sparrows on one side and rooster with a hen on the other. Used as a lamp base with drill hole going straight through the signature so we don’t know who the decorator was. Wonderful example of early 20th century Satsuma ware.

Height: 21.5 cm

Japanese Woodblock Print Shiro Kasamatsu Deer at Nara Park ca 1930 Watanabe RARE

Rare original Japanese Shin-hanga woodblock print by Shiro Kasamatsu (1898-1991), depicting deer at Nara Park. Printed by Watanabe in c. 1930.

Dimensions: 19×13 cm
Printed area: 17.5×12 cm

Japanese Woodblock Print Takahashi Shotei Moon Under a Bridge at Hakozaki 1930s

Rare original Japanese Shin-hanga woodblock print by Hiroaki Takahashi Shotei (1871-1945) titled ‘Moon Under a Bridge at Hakozaki’. Published by Watanabe Shozaburo in the 1930s. ‘Shotei’ 松亭 (sometimes also interpreted as ‘Rakutei’) seal to the lower left corner.

Dimensions: 19.5×12.5 cm
Printed area: 17.6×11.6 cm

Japanese Shin-hanga Woodblock Print Kawase Hasui Spring at Inokashira 1930s

Rare original Japanese Shin-hanga woodblock print by Kawase Hasui (1883-1957) titled ‘Spring at Inokashira’ (Haru no Inokashira) and published by Watanabe in the 1930s. ‘Hasui’ 巴水 seal to the lower right corner.

Dimensions: 20.5×12.8 cm
Printed area: 18×11.5 cm

Japanese Shin-hanga Woodblock Print Takahashi Shotei Morning Fog 1920-30s RARE

Rare original Japanese Shin-hanga woodblock print by Hiroaki Takahashi Shotei (1871-1945) titled ‘Morning Fog’ or ‘Morning Mist’. Published by Watanabe in the 1920s or 30s. ‘Shotei’ 松亭 double gourd seal to the lower right corner.

Dimensions: 18.5×12 cm
Printed area: 18×11.6 cm

Japanese Shin-hanga Woodblock Print Kawase Hasui Okada Oshima c 1930s Watanabe

Rare original Japanese Shin-hanga woodblock print by Kawase Hasui (1883-1957) titled ‘Okada, Oshima’ or ‘Okada in the Evening’. Published by Watanabe in the 1930s. ‘Hasui’ 巴水 seal to the lower left corner.

Dimensions: 19.5×13 cm
Printed area: 17.5×12 cm

Japanese Woodblock Print Shiro Kasamatsu – Child Feeding Carp c 1930s RARE

Rare original Japanese woodblock print by Shiro Kasamatsu (1898-1991), depicting a child feeding carp in a pond. Circular ‘Shiro’ 紫浪 seal on the right side. Rare print for which we were unable to find any references.

Dimensions: 19×12.7 cm
Printed area: 17.5×11.5 cm

Japanese Shin-hanga Woodblock Print Takahashi Shotei Drawing Up Seawater 1930s

Rare original Japanese Shin-hanga woodblock print by Hiroaki Takahashi Shotei (1871-1945) titled ‘Drawing Up Seawater’ or ‘Suma Beach’. Published by Watanabe Shozaburo in the 1930s. ‘Shotei’ 松亭 (sometimes also interpreted as ‘Rakutei’) seal to the lower left corner.

Dimensions: 20×13.5 cm
Printed area: 17.7×11.5 cm

Japanese Woodblock Print Utagawa Kunisada Toyokuni III Nakamura Theatre 1813 Edo

Rare original Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print by Utagawa Kunisada a.k.a. Toyokuni III (1786-1865) titled ‘In the Green Room of the Nakamura Theatre, Sakai-cho’ or ‘The Dressing Rooms of the Nakamura Theater in Sakai-chô’ (Sakai-cho Nakamura-za gakuya no zu). Part of a triptych and this example appears to be just a part of the original 1/3 print. Similar examples are dated c. 1813.

Dimensions: 27.5×15.5 cm

Japanese Woodblock Print Utagawa Ochiai Yoshiiku Actor Ichikawa Ichizo c1863 Edo

Rare original Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshiiku a.k.a. Ochiai Yoshiiku 落合芳幾 (1833-1904) depicting kabuki actor Ichikawa Ichizo 市川市蔵 as Shōji Shigetada (Hatakeyama Shigetada) 庄司重忠. Carver’s mark 片田彫長 Katada Chôjirô (Hori Chô). Similar examples are dated c. 1863.

Dimensions: 36.5×25 cm

Japanese Woodblock Print Utagawa Ochiai Yoshiiku Purple of Edo Murasaki c 1860

Rare original Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshiiku a.k.a. Ochiai Yoshiiku 落合芳幾 (1833-1904) titled ‘Purple of Edo’ (Edo Murasaki). Originally part of a triptych. Published by Kagaya Kichibei. Similar examples are dated c. 1860, Edo period.

Dimensions: 36×24.5 cm

Japanese Woodblock Print Utagawa Hiroshige I Story of the Stone Pillow c 1845 Edo

Very rare original Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print by Utagawa Hiroshige I 広重初代 (1797–1858) titled ‘The Lonely House at Asajigahara: The Story of the Stone Pillow (Asajigahara hitotsuya, ishi no makura no yurai)’, from the series ‘A Compendium of Historical Sites in the Eastern Capital (Tôto kyûseki zukushi)’ a.k.a. ‘Ancient Sites in the Eastern Capital’. Published by Wakasaya Yoichi (Jakurindô) around 1845-46, Edo period.

Dimensions: 35.5×24 cm

Japanese Woodblock Print Utagawa Kunisada Toyokuni III Bando Minosuke c 1829 Edo

Rare original Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print by Utagawa Kunisada a.k.a. Toyokuni III (1786-1865) depicting kabuki actor Bando Minosuke 坂東蓑助 as a sumo wrestler (Akitsushima Kuniemon ?). Signed ‘Gototei Kunisada ga’ and with round ‘kiwame’ (approved) seal. Published by: Joshuya Kinzo 上州屋金蔵. Similar examples described as published c. 1829.

Dimensions: 39×26 cm

Antique Japanese Edo Period Ryukyu Mother of Pearl Inlay Lacquer Raden Table

Absolutely gorgeous antique Japanese mother of pearl inlaid lacquered low table or large stand made very much in the manner of earlier Chinese Ming dynasty examples. Judging by the style and twisted wire border around the main scene at the top, probably a later Edo period piece from the Ryukyu Islands.

Dimensions: 64×43.5×24.5 cm / 25x17x10 inches

Fine Antique Japanese Meiji Period Kutani Porcelain Charger SIGNED

Really beautifully painted antique Japanese Kutani porcelain charger depicting a figure in long robes sitting on a roof-like structure that almost looks like oversized part of samurai armour. Iron red mark on the back which reads something along the lines of 大日本 九谷  綿雲堂画? and with additional underglaze impressed character mark.

Diameter: 30.5 cm / 12 inches

Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Vase Underglaze Blue and Copper Red. Qing Dynasty

Highly unusual antique Chinese vase with mask handles and underglaze blue and copper red decoration combined with additional overglaze polychrome enamels. Depicting a scene with three scholars/immortals standing among rocky outcrops. Probably a later Qing example.

Height: 13.5 cm

Antique Chinese Clobbered Blue and White Jar. Qing Dynasty,19th Century

Very interesting antique Chinese blue and white decorated jar with typical landscape scene with a fisherman and unusual later European ‘clobbered’ decoration featuring flowers, birds, turtle and a crab.

Height: 16 cm

LARGE Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Statue of a Warrior Fudo Myoo 42cm 16.5″

Extra large antique Japanese Kutani porcelain statue depicting a bearded warrior in long, flowing robes, holding a sword in his right hand. Similar to some depictions of Fudo Myoo. Great impressive decorative piece!

Height: 42 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Satsuma Pottery Box With Seven Lucky Gods by Kitamura 喜多村

Fantastic antique Japanese Satsuma pottery box with cover featuring beautifully painted scene with Seven Lucky Gods. Sides decorated with intricate, heavily gilded geometric designs and interior featuring additional depictions of Hotei and Daikokuten with children. Marked 喜多村 ‘Kitamura’ to the base which most probably refers to Kitamura Yaichiro 北村弥一郎 (1868-1926).

Dimensions: 15x12x5.5 cm

Antique Chinese Blue White Porcelain Dish With Dragons Ming Dynasty 16th-17th c.

Fabulous Chinese late Ming dynasty dish with underglaze blue decoration depicting pair of dragons chasing after the flaming pearl. Slightly irregular shape.

Dimensions: approx. 17×16 cm

Large Antique Japanese Biseki Suiseki Viewing Stone With Wooden Daiza Stand

Impressive large Japanese biseki / suiseki viewing stone with custom made wooden daiza. Surface is varnished in order to bring out the beautiful natural texture of this stone. Substantial piece that weighs approx. 3.2 kg.

Height: 28.5 cm including the stand (stand measures approx. 15×9.5 cm)

Fine Antique Japanese Relief Decorated Lacquered Display Stand. 20th Century

Gorgeous Japanese relief-decorated lacquered display stand with gilt cartouche at the top depicting butterflies and flowers, surrounded by geometric and floral motifs all around. Beautiful and unique display stand.

Dimensions: 19.5×19.5×17 cm

Antique Chinese Export Painting on Pith Paper Butterflies and Flowers. 19th c. Qing

Charming 19th century Chinese export pith painting depicting butterflies and bees feeding on flowers. Nicely framed and glazed and with original dedication on the back.

Dimensions: 31×26 cm (frame), 20×15 (artwork)

Rare Antique Masons Ironstone China Bandana Pattern Chinoiserie Vase. 19th century

Rare antique 19th century Masons ironstone vase with twisted handles. Decorated all around in colourful Chinoiserie ‘bandana’ pattern depicting foo lions amongst clouds. Marked with typical underglaze blue pseudo-Chinese seal mark of Emperor Jiaqing.

Height: 19.5 cm

Antique Japanese Blue White Arita Porcelain Bowls Ode to the Red Cliff. 18-19th c.

Wonderful set of five Japanese blue and white porcelain bowls with scalloped edge and browned rim. Each decorated with a classic landscape scene and inscription from the ‘Ode to the Red Cliff’.

Dimensions: each 15.5 cm in diameter and 5.5 cm tall

Antique Japanese Petrified Wood Suiseki on Wooden Stand or Chinese Viewing Stone

A fantastic piece of natural, knotted petrified wood from a Japanese private collection. Displayed as suiseki on a wooden stand – even though the stand was not made specifically for it, it fits nicely and looks great. Fossilized wood itself weighs slightly over 1 kg.

Height: 19 cm including the stand (15.5 cm without the stand)

Antique Japanese Blue and White Porcelain Dish Ode to the Red Cliff. Edo Period

Charming Japanese Edo period blue and white porcelain dish with scalloped edge and underglaze blue decoration embellished with overglaze gold enamels. Featuring a classic scene from the ‘Ode to the Red Cliff’. Stylized underglaze blue ‘fuku’ mark to the base.

Diameter: 11.7 cm

Antique Japanese Raden Mother of Pearl Inlaid Lacquer Ikebana Bonsai Stand 19th century

Lovely antique Japanese black lacquered stand with inlaid mother of pearl text at the top. Great display stand for ikebana, bonsai or other decorative items.

Dimensions:  45x28x13 cm 

Fine Japanese Set of Nesting Wooden Boxes With Relief Bark Decoration. 20th century

Absolutely gorgeous set of six Japanese wooden nesting boxes with lids featuring inlaid bark decoration with peony, chrysanthemum, iris, bamboo, maple and cherry blossom. Nice quality item.

Largest box approx. 20x20x12 cm
Smallest box approx.7.5×7.5×3.5 cm

Vintage Chinese Soapstone Carved Figural Group of Sanxing Three Star Gods 20th century

Lovely early 20th century Chinese soapstone carving depicting the Three Star Gods (Sanxing) – Fu, Lu and Shou. Standing on a pierced rock pedestal. Each be removed or rearranged.

Height: 21 cm

Vintage Japanese Hand-Painted Noritake Porcelain Vase With Elephant Handles

Interesting early 20th century Japanese Noritake vase with three elephant handles and hand-painted continuous scene depicting a pair of swans. Marked Noritake, Made in Japan to the base

Height: 15 cm

LARGE Nepalese Himalayan Wooden Mask Apotropaic Protective Deity. 20th century

Highly unusual large Nepalese hand-carved mask depicting a figure with long moustache and snakes in his hair – similar to some Hindu depictions of Shiva. Perhaps an apotropaic mask used in Nepalese homes for protection. Back stamped with red wax export seal.

Dimensions: approx. 51×24 cm

Large Antique Japanese Satsuma Pottery Vases by Gyokuzan Meiji Period

Large pair of very finely decorated Japanese Meiji period Satsuma vases, each featuring a continuous procession scene with three groups of figures. Interestingly, this pattern is not simply mirrored but characters on each vase are slightly different, as if the two processions are meeting in the middle. Each signed 玉山 ‘Gyokuzan’ to the base.

Height: 25.5 cm / 10 inches.

Fine Antique Japanese Aka-e Kutani Porcelain Vase With Butterflies Meiji Period

Stunning Japanese Meiji period Kutani porcelain vase decorated all around with large butterflies flying amongst a profusion of chrysanthemums. Unusual decoration and a rare form. Marked 九谷 ‘Kutani’ in iron red inside the foot.

Height: 21.5 cm

Large Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Figurine Republic Period or PRoC

Beautifully hand-painted large Chinese famille rose porcelain statue depicting a figure in long, flowing robes and holding a fan. Stamped and impressed marks to the base. Rare late Republic period or early PRoC example.

Height: 32 cm / 12.5 inches

Fine Antique Japanese Satsuma Pottery Bowl Meiji Taisho Period Marked Kusube 楠部

Finely decorated antique Japanese Satsuma pottery bowl with central figural scene framed by an intricate, colourful floral border. Exterior of the bowl decorated with wisterias and simple geometric patterns. Base marked Kusube 楠部.

Diameter: 15.5 cm

Antique Japanese Matt Black Gilt Satsuma Pottery Vases by Hakuzan Early 20th c.

Nice pair of Japanese matt black Satsuma vases with gilt decoration featuring trees and birds. Each signed 白山 ‘Hakuzan’ to the base.

Height: 19 cm.

Fine Chinese Vintage Cloisonne Enamelled Black Ground Dragon Vases 20th Century

Fine pair of Chinese black-ground cloisonne enamelled vases, each depicting a pair of yellow dragons chasing after the flaming pearl.

Height: 15.5 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Kyoto Satsuma Pottery Vase With Figural Scenes Meiji Era

Beautifully painted large Japanese Kyoto Satsuma vase with two cartouches depicting figural scenes, framed by an intricate background with oversized butterflies and various geometric designs.

Height: 30.5 cm

Vintage Japanese Inscribed Silver Sake Cup Presented by Tomujiro Ochiai 20th c.

Lovely 20th century Japanese presentation silver sake cup with inscription that reads:
贈落合留次郎君 Presented by Tomujiro Ochiai
漆器地物商組合 Lacquerware dealers association
From what we were able to find online, it appears that Tomujiro Ochiai was active in Yokohama.

Weight: 41.8 grams
Diameter: 7.5 cm

Antique Japanese Gilt Lacquered Table Cabinet Jewellery Box Early 20th Century

Nice early 20th century Japanese gilt lacquered miniature table cabinet with four drawers, decorated with typical kacho-ga bird-and-flower painting.

Dimensions: 21.5×15.5×8 cm

Rare Chinese Antique Painted Pottery Figure of a Standing Attendant Tang Dynasty

Rare Chinese polychrome painted pottery figurine, depicting an attendant with arms folded on his chest and wearing a typical headdress and robe.

Height: 24 cm

Vintage Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Figurine of Taoist Deity Taishang Laojun

Impressive large 20th century Chinese famille rose porcelain statue depicting Daode Tianzun (Taishang Laojun) – one of the ‘Three Pure Ones’, the highest immortals of Taoism. Stamped and impressed marks to the base.

Height: 26.5 cm / 10.5 inches

Vintage Balinese Wood Carving Statue of an Elderly Man With a Rooster

Charming vintage Balinese hand-carved wooden statue depicting a seated elderly man with his rooster, perhaps getting ready for a fight. In great condition with some minor age-related surface marks.

Height: 24 cm

Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Figurine of a Seated Archer Early 20th Century

Lovely Japanese Kutani porcelain figurine of a seated archer in a long floral robe and with elaborate headdress. Gorgeous decorative piece!

Height: 18.5 cm

Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Charger With Carps Leaping Over the Dragon Gate

Stunning antique Japanese Meiji period Kutani porcelain charger depicting a traditional scene with carps leaping over the dragon gate to be transformed into dragons. Reverse decorated with blossoming prunus branches and with red rectangle in the centre but without a mark.

Diameter: 33 cm / 13 inches

Fine Antique Japanese Satsuma Pottery Bowl Meiji Taisho Period Marked Ryozan 亮山

Gorgeous little antique Japanese Satsuma pottery bowl with central figural scene framed by a floral border. Exterior decorated with bamboo and simple scrolls. Marked Ryozan 亮山.

Diameter: 9.5 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Aka-e Kutani Porcelain Miniature Cup Meiji Period 九谷 Mark

Cute antique Japanese aka-e Kutani porcelain cup with finely detailed iron red and gold decoration depicting cartouches with figures enjoying a drink and playing music. Marked 九谷 ‘Kutani’ to the base. Really lovely example of its type.

Diameter: 6 cm

Antique Chinese Ko-Sometsuke Blue and White Porcelain Carp Dish Late Ming, 17th century

Pretty little Chinese late Ming dynasty ko-sometsuke porcelain dish with typical scene depicting carp leaping over the dragon gate.

Dimensions: approx. 8.5×8.5 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Satsuma Pottery Rectangular Box Meiji Taisho Era Marked 壽

Stunning antique Japanese rectangular Satsuma covered box with finely painted landscape scene on the lid, bird-and-flower decoration along the sides and additional flowers inside. Marked 壽 to the base.

Dimensions: 11.5×8.5×5.5 cm

Antique Japanese Cobalt Blue Satsuma Pottery Vases Marked Taisen Early 20th c.

Stunning mirrored pair of Japanese cobalt blue-ground Satsuma vases depicting a mountain temple. Each signed 泰仙 ‘Taisen’ which might refer to 泰仙寺 ‘Taisen temple’ or the name of the decorator. Beautiful decorative pair!

Height: 19 cm

Antique Chinese Amber Glazed Pottery Group of Foo Lions Late Ming 16th-17th century

Highly unusual antique Chinese amber glazed pottery figurine depicting a group of foo lions. Compare with a similar type of figure of a horse rider in The Smithsonian’s Freer Gallery of Art collections, dated 16th-mid 17th century, late Ming dynasty.

Height: 8 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Yokohama Kutani Porcelain Plates by Yamashita Meiji Period

Very fine set of four Yokohama decorated porcelain plates depicting various scenes with birds and Mt. Fuji. Beautifully painted examples of their type. Each marked 横濱 山下造 ‘Yokohama, Made by Yamashita’ in iron red on the back.

Diameter: 18 cm / 7 inches

Fine Vintage Chinese Blue Ground Monochrome Cloisonne Enamelled Vases 20th Century

Fine pair of Chinese miniature blue-ground monochrome cloisonne vases with matching wooden stands. Vase on the left has one small nick on the lower part of the body. Vase on the right has three or four similar small dents all on one side so could easily be rotated the other way when displayed.

Height: 10 cm / 12 cm including wooden stands

Antique Japanese Damascene Mixed Metal Belt Buckle Fujii Yoshitoyo. Early 20th Century

Fine quality Japanese damascene belt buckle by Fujii Yoshitoyo. Depicting figures in elaborate kimonos walking in the garden. Both parts stamped with a typical mark of Fujii Damascene Co. with Mt. Fuji (藤) and character ‘i’ (井) inside (= 藤井 ‘Fujii’). 

Dimensions: 8.5×5.5 cm

Antique Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Snuff Bottle With Kangxi Mark. Qing Dynasty

Interesting Chinese blue and white porcelain snuff bottle in the form of a miniature meiping. Decorated in underglaze blue with a continuous scene depicting scholar with his attendant, figure on a horse, and another one carrying a load on his back. Base marked with a six-character Kangxi mark. Foot rim smooth to the touch and bluish-green glaze with loads of bubbles. Haven’t seen one quite like it before!

Height: approx. 7.5 cm

Large Antique Japanese Late Edo Blue and White Ko-Imari Porcelain Dish With ‘Ken’ Mark

Rare large antique Japanese Ko-Imari porcelain dish of quatrefoil form, decorated in impressive underglaze cobalt blue. Featuring a large central landscape scene framed by an intricate and beautifully painted border with various geometric, floral and foliate motifs. Back marked with a typical 乾 ‘Ken’ mark in underglaze blue. Rings like a bell.

Dimensions: approx. 29×28.5 cm (slightly irregular)

Large Vintage Japanese Amber Brown Glazed Onta Ware Onta-yaki Jar. 20th Century

Impressive and beautifully potted Japanese Onta-yaki jar from a remote mountain village in Ōita Prefecture. Featuring a characteristic incised decoration and gorgeous amber-brown glaze. Stamped 小鹿田焼 ‘Onta ware’ – pieces are never signed by an individual but only with the sign of the Onta village. This is to signify that the production of a single vessel was the combined work of the community.

Height: 21.5 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Satsuma Pottery Bowl, Meiji or Taisho Period. Marked Suizan 翠山

Gorgeous antique Japanese blue-ground Satsuma pottery bowl with central figural scene framed by a floral border. Cobalt blue exterior decorated with additional floral and foliate scrolls. Marked Suizan 翠山.

Diameter: 12 cm