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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.

Chinese Antique Bleu de Hue Vietnamese Market Porcelain Zhadou Bowl 19th Century

Stunning antique Chinese blue and white porcelain ‘zhadou’ bowl with a silver rim and finely painted underglaze blue decoration depicting a young goatherd resting on a rock in the shade of a willow tree, with a pair of goats walking in front on him. Reverse decorated with a single bat and later incised character, perhaps the name of the owner. Possibly a ‘Bleu de Hue’ type made for the Vietnamese market during the late Qing dynasty.

Chinese Antique 19th C Qing Relief Decorated Bamboo Bitong Brush Pot Inscribed

Gorgeous antique Chinese bamboo brush pot with a relief carved scene based on verses from the poem by the Ming Dynasty poet Gao Qi inscribed on either side: 山中高士卧 林下美人来 ‘A hermit lies in the mountains; a beauty comes beneath the trees.’ Height: 13 cm.

Chinese Antique Canton Famille Rose Mandarin Porcelain Plate 19th C 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 birds, butterflies and floral sprays. Diameter: 20.5 cm.

Rare Chinese Antique Wang Bing Rong Relief Decorated Jar Late Qing or Republic

Interesting antique Chinese late Qing dynasty or Republic period jar and cover with raised relief decoration featuring three mythical creatures standing on rocky outcrops emerging from rolling waves. Base with raised square seal mark which reads 王炳榮作 ‘Made by Wang Bingrong’. Height: 14 cm.

Fine Chinese Antique Vintage Agate Snuff Bottle With Mask Handles 19th – 20th C

Fine antique or vintage Chinese carved natural agate snuff bottle of compressed form flanked with mask handles and raised on short oval foot. Lovely piece for a collection. Height: 5.6 cm.

Fine Chinese Antique or Vintage Ruby Red Glass Snuff Bottle 19th – 20th C

Fine antique or vintage Chinese ruby red glass snuff bottle of compressed globular form raised on a flat oval foot. Height: 5.6 cm.

Fine Antique Japanese Meiji Mixed Metal Silver Copper Brass Inlaid Bronze Vase

Charming antique Japanese bronze vase with silver, copper and brass inlaid decoration featuring flowers, grasses and insects. Not signed but a nice quality piece. Height: 13.5 cm.

Chinese Vintage Cloisonne Enamel Thousand Flowers Rectangular Hinged Box 20th C

Very attractive vintage Chinese cloisonne enamelled copper box featuring a classic ‘thousand flowers’ pattern all around. Interior fully lined with wood. Likely made during the first half of the 20th century. Dimensions: 11.5x8x4 cm.

Antique Original Watercolour Paintings of Chinese Sellers After Pu Qua 19th C

Fabulous pair of large watercolour paintings on paper based on late 18th century Chinese export paintings by the studio of Pu Qua or possibly based on engravings after Pu Qua published in ‘The Costume of China’ (1800) by George Henry Mason (1770–1851). Beautifully framed and glazed decorative pieces! Dimensions: frames measure 52×42.5 cm, visible area of the artworks is 30×21.5 cm.

Chinese Antique Puce Decorated Export Porcelain Tea Caddy Qianlong 18th Century

Lovely 18th century Chinese Qianlong period puce decorated tea caddy for the European market. Good antique condition with one very short hairline to the rim. Missing its cover. Height: 11 cm.

Antique Japanese Gosu Blue Satsuma Pottery Koro Incense Burner by Tawara Koseki

Antique Japanese Gosu blue Satsuma pottery tripod koro (incense burner) featuring medallions and fans embellished with intricate geometric patterns all around. Base marked with mon of the Shimazu clan and signed 大日本 薩摩燒 俵兤石 ‘Great Japan, Satsuma ware, Tawara Koseki’. Missing its cover. Diameter: 12 cm.

Chinese Vintage Celadon Glazed Blue White Porcelain Bulb Pot Republic PRoC 20thC

Really nice large vintage Chinese celadon glazed rectangular bulb pot with four cartouches depicting various scenes painted in underglaze blue. Base marked with apocryphal Yongzheng seal mark but judging by the style likely made during the Republic period or PRoC, 20th century. Dimensions: 24x15x7.5 cm.

Chinese Vintage Famille Rose Wu Shuang Pu Li Bai Qinglian Porcelain Footed Dish

Vintage Chinese famille rose porcelain footed dish depicting Li Qinglian (Li Bai) from the Wu Shuang Pu (‘Table of Peerless Heroes’). Base stamped with apocryphal Tongzhi mark. Dimensions: approx. 28×23 cm.

Chinese Antique Blue and White Kangxi Revival Jar With Figures 19th-20th Century

Really lovely Chinese Kangxi style blue and white porcelain jar depicting a continuous scene with ladies and children playing in the garden. Beautifully painted with nice rich cobalt blue pigment. Base bears an underglaze blue double ring mark. Likely a revival piece produced during the 19th-20th century. Height: 22 cm.

Fine Chinese Antique Qing Dynasty Soapstone Guanyin Kwan Yin Figure Ex-Christies

A wonderful Chinese Qing dynasty soapstone figure of seated Guanyin on openwork carved pedestal (possibly added later). Bears an old Christie’s & Edmiston’s Ltd. auction label on the back. Height: 18 cm.

Fine Vintage Japanese Fukagawa Seiji Kakiemon Style Porcelain Bowl 20th Century

Fine vintage Japanese Kakiemon style porcelain bowl by the Fukagawa Seiji company. Decorated with a lovely pattern featuring pair of ho-o birds and foliate scrolls. Base marked with underglaze blue logo of the Fukagawa company and signed 深川製 ‘Made by Fukagawa’. Diameter: 19 cm.

Fine Chinese Antique Soapstone Figure of Budai Pu Tai Late Qing Dynasty

Antique Chinese soapstone figure of the ‘Laughing Buddha’ Budai (Pu-Tai), depicted with charming expression on his face, open robes revealing his characteristic belly and holding beads in his left hand. Height: 15.5 cm.

LARGE Chinese Vintage Bamboo Root Statue Man Riding on a Dragon 20thC 39cm 15.4″

Nice large vintage Chinese bamboo root carving depicting a figure riding atop a coiling dragon. Beautifully done and even more impressive in person. Height: 39 cm.

Fine Antique Japanese Meiji Relief Decorated Gilt Lacquered Porcelain Vases RARE

Very unusual pair of antique Japanese vases with relief moulded cats surrounded by gilt lacquered overglaze decoration featuring flowers and insects that these playful cats are after. Nice quality work all around but the vases are surprisingly not signed. Somewhat reminiscent of Sumida Gawa ceramics but we’ve never seen examples like these before, especially with gilt lacquered overglaze decoration. Any info welcome! Height: each approx. 25.5 cm tall.

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Banko Ware Vase by HARUKAGE aka Fuyama Yutaro RARE

Rare antique Japanese Meiji period Banko ware vase depicting seagulls flying above the waves. Base stamped 布山 (Fuyama/Fuzan) and 春景 (Harukage) which are the marks of Fuyama/Fuzan Yutaro 布山 由太郎 (born in Mino Province in 1836). He was a master of the potter’s wheel and also skilled in hand-twisting, wooden mould making, and tatami construction. He died in 1912 at the age of 77. Height: 15 cm.

Chinese Antique Miniature Blue White Porcelain Vases Clobbered 18th-19th C Qing

Nice set of three Chinese miniature porcelain vases. One black glazed with remnants of gilt decoration and two blue and white examples later decorated – or ‘clobbered’ – in Europe. Height: 6.4 cm, 5.8 cm and 7.2 cm.

Chinese Antique 18th Century Qing Blue and White Porcelain Kraak Revival Dish

Nicely painted 18th century Chinese Kraak style blue and white porcelain dish with browned rim. Diameter: 20.9 cm.

Fine Chinese Antique Republic Period Biquan Soapstone Seal by Xinquan Dated 1941

A wonderful Chinese Republic period soapstone seal inscribed 璧泉造像 ‘Statue of Biquan’ and with additional inscription on the side that says 璧泉先生造像 ‘Statue of Teacher Biquan’ and with cyclical date 辛巳 at the end, corresponding with year 1941. There also appears to be signature of ‘Xinquan’ 心泉 which might belong to Gao Xinquan (高心泉), a well-known Republic period seal carver based in Beijing. He produced seals for many important Republic period figures such as Qi Baishi and others.For reference see:

Christie’s Chinese Ceramics, Works of Art and Textiles sale, 18 May 2012 – lot 1080 – FIVE SOAPSTONE SEALS

Bonhams Fine Chinese Paintings sale, 29 April 2025 –  lot 770 – FIVE SOAPSTONE SEALS CARVED FOR ZHANG BOJIN (1897–1988)

Fine Chinese Antique 19th Century Qing Export Gouache Painting on Pith Paper

Fine antique Chinese export gouache painting on pith paper depicting a seated maiden in elaborate robes with a young attendant bringing her some tea. Beautifully painted example, nicely framed and glazed. Dimensions: 24.5×19.5 cm including the frame.

Fine Chinese Antique Cloisonne Enamelled Dragon Bowls Cups Late Qing or Republic

Fine pair of Chinese cloisonne enamelled cups, each featuring red and blue dragons chasing after flaming pearls amongst colourful clouds framed by floral border around the foot and black ruyi border around the rim. Beautiful late Qing or Republic period examples. Diameter: 8 cm.

Fine Chinese Antique Clobbered Blue and White Porcelain Floral Dish 18th C Qing

Fine antique Chinese ‘clobbered’ blue and white export porcelain dish with underglaze blue floral pattern and overglaze polychrome decoration added later in Europe. Base marked with a pseudo-Chinese iron red mark. Nice example of its type! Diameter: 21.7 cm.

Chinese Antique 19th C Qing White Peking Glass 6th Rank Mandarin Hat Finial

Rare antique Chinese Qing dynasty official mandarin hat finial made out of white Peking glass (6th rank) mounted on gilded metal base with relief decoration featuring various precious objects. Signed to the base. For reference see collections of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, object number 1973.132.1 – Hat Finial, China, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)

Chinese Antique Blue White Ming Kosometsuke Porcelain Dish For Japanese Market

Lovely little Chinese ko-sometsuke square dish with underglaze blue decoration depicting a bird perched on a branch, with crescent Moon visible above. Old price and ‘Jingwenjian’ 京文檢 labels to the back. Dimensions: approx. 9×8.8 cm.

Chinese Antique 19th C Qing Octagonal Gilt Lacquered Tea Caddy With Pewter Liner

Lovely antique Chinese octagonal gilt lacquered tea caddy with its original pewter liner and both lids. Featuring nicely hand-painted figures with inscriptions all around and floral or geometric design on top. Lovely example of Chinese lacquerware. Dimensions: 16x16x14.5 cm.

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

Rare antique 19th century Chinese Canton famille rose porcelain dish with nicely painted Rose Mandarin scene featuring four figures and a horse in a colourful landscape. Rare example without a border, probably made during the first half of the 19th century. Diameter: 15.3 cm.

Fine Chinese Antique 19th C Qing Dynasty Export Gouache Painting on Pith Paper

Fine antique Chinese export gouache painting on pith paper depicting a Manchu official in typical robes with a rank badge and with a young attendant kneeling before him, holding a bow in his hand. Beautifully painted example, nicely framed and glazed. Dimensions: frame measures 26.5×25.5 cm, visible area of the painting measures 19.5×19 cm.

Antique Japanese Meiji Taisho Satsuma Pottery Vase With Mask Handles by Hododa

Stunning antique Japanese Satsuma pottery vase with mask handles, painted all around in heavily gilded decoration depicting scenes with birds and flowers framed by intricate geometric borders. Mark to the base reads 薩摩 保土田 ‘Satsuma, Hododa’. Height: 22 cm.

Chinese Antique Late Qing Peranakan Nyonya Straits Famille Rose Porcelain Jar

Very nice antique Chinese famille rose decorated porcelain jar depicting a classic pattern with fenghuang bird perched on a rock and surrounded by oversized peonies. This type of porcelain was usually made for export to the Straits Chinese communities. Height: 13 cm.

Fine Chinese Antique Vintage Silver Hair Hat Pins MARKED 19th-20th Century 15.8g

Nice set of three Chinese silver hat or hair pins with etched decoration depicting flowers and insects. Pin on the left has a faint mark on the back. It is hard to read but it could possibly be 水和 ‘Shui He’, though we are not familiar with this silversmith. Longest one is 8cm long. Combined weight is 15.8 grams.

Fine Chinese Vintage Chaozhou Clay Teapot by Zhang Yanming 20th Century

Really nice vintage Chinese hand thrown Chaozhou clay teapot. Beautifully potted and marked to the base 章燕明製 ‘Made by Zhang Yanming’. Fabulous rare piece for a collection. Height: 7 cm.

Fine Antique Japanese Meiji Taisho Cloisonne Vases With Egyptian Figures Sphinx

Fantastic pair of antique Japanese cloisonne enamelled vases depicting ancient Egyptian figures including Sphinx, Horus, Thoth (?) and some other minor figures, scarabs, pyramids and stylized hieroglyphs. All set against a lovely blue background. Height: 18.5 cm.

Fine Chinese Vintage Pewter Lined Hainan Coconut Teapot Mid-20th C Inscribed

Interesting vintage Chinese Hainan coconut teapot lined with pewter. Similar example was in the 1950s gifted to Mao Zedong. Inscribed 海南特產 (海南特产) ‘Hainan specialty products’. Lovely piece for a collection. Height: 9 cm.

Fine Antique Japanese Meiji Aka-e Kutani Vase With Cranes by Itazaka 19th-20th C

Exceptional antique Japanese aka-e Kutani vase decorated all around with red-crowned cranes flying amongst the clouds and framed by diaper borders around the foot and neck. Mark to the base reads 石川懸金澤 九谷
板坂製 ‘Ishikawa, Kanazawa, Kutani, Made by Itazaka’. Height: 24.5 cm.

Fine Vintage Tibetan Buddhist Relief Decorated Gilt Copper Teapot Nepal 20th C

Fine Tibetan/Nepalese gilt copper teapot with intricate relief decoration featuring animals on the handle and spout and medallions with characters around the sides. Height: 21 cm.

Fine Chinese Vintage Soapstone Figure of Sleeping Arhat or Li Bai 20th Century

Lovely vintage Chinese soapstone carving depicting a sleeping man with long beard, dressed in robes. Perhaps representing an arhat or poet Li Bai. Height: 7.5 cm.