May 2024 Update – New Arrivals and Auctions – Oriental Antiques UK

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