May 2025 Update – New Arrivals and Auctions – Oriental Antiques UK

Large Chinese Vintage Blanc De Chine Style Porcelain Pagoda 20th Century

Large vintage Chinese blanc de Chine style pagoda of hexagonal tiered form. For a nearly identical example see Christie’s – Three Private Collections: Belgravia, Berkshire and Guernsey, 25 May 2023, lot 4 – TWO CHINESE BLANC-DE-CHINE PORCELAIN PAGODAS. In excellent vintage condition as photographed. Height: 30 cm.

Fine Chinese Vintage Famille Rose Statue Figurine Lady Holding Incense Burner

Fine vintage Chinese famille rose porcelain figurine depicting female figure in long robes holding a bronze censer in her hands. Nice quality and beautifully painted all around. In excellent vintage condition as photographed. Height: 25 cm / 10 inches.

Large Pair of Antique Lacquered Chinoiserie Japanned Wood Panels Likely English

Really nice pair of large ‘Japanned’ wooden panels with heavily gilded decoration depicting stylized qilin and foo lion, each under a tree with a bird flying above. Originally likely part of a piece of furniture made in England during the early 20th century. Strings on the back, ready to hang on the wall. Some age-related surface marks but generally in very good condition as per photographs. Dimensions: each approx. 51.5×36 cm / 20×14 inches.

Fine Antique Japanese Blue White Seto Porcelain Vase With Handles 19th C Meiji

Stunning antique Japanese Meiji period Seto porcelain vase with relief-moulded handles and lovely underglaze blue decoration featuring landscape medallions framed by lotus scrolls, combined with diaper band around the neck and fret border around the rim. Not signed. Height: 17.5 cm.

Antique Japanese Satsuma Pottery Moon Basket Footed Flower Vase Early 20th C

Very pretty early 20th century, c. Taisho period, Japanese ‘moon basket’ flower vase standing on four feet and marked with a generic ‘Satsuma’ 薩摩 mark to the base. In excellent condition with minimal age-related surface wear. Height: 18.5 cm.

Antique Mother of Pearl Inlaid Crucifix Franciscan Coat of Arms 19th C Jerusalem

Rare antique 18th-19th century wooden crucifix on a pyramidal base. Inlaid with mother of pearl florettes and coat of arms of the Franciscan order depicting Christ’s arm and Saint Francis’s arm under a small cross. Most sources describe these as pilgrim’s crosses from Jerusalem but some sources (including Christie’s) also describe them as Indo-Portuguese from Gujarat. Height: 35 cm.

Chinese Antique 18th-19th C Silver Inlaid Bronze Shi Sou Censer Incense Burner

Rare antique Chinese bronze incense burner of compressed form, inlaid in silver on each side with three bats amidst clouds and flanked on the shoulder by a pair of handles. Base marked with a typical stylized ‘Shishou’ mark 石叟. Height: 5.6 cm. Width (handle to handle): 13.3. cm.

Fine Chinese Vintage Famille Rose Porcelain Rouleau Vase With Figures Mid 20th C

Very attractive mid-20th century Chinese famille rose porcelain rouleau vase depicting scenes with figures, set against a gorgeous pink background with a myriad of floral and foliate motifs. Lovely decorative piece. Height: 28 cm.

Chinese Antique Porcelain Teapot Bianco Sopra Bianco and Gilt Decoration 18th C

Rare 18th century Chinese export porcelain teapot with underglaze blue border and ‘bianco sopra bianco’ fence pattern. Later clobbered in England with gilt decoration over the original white pattern (partly visible on the lid). Lovely, unusual example for a collection. Height: 14.5 cm.

Vintage Nepalese Tibetan Buddhist or Hindu Gilt Copper Statue of Dancing Ganesha

Really nice vintage gilt copper statue of a dancing four-armed Lord Ganesha. Gorgeous consecrated Buddhist image. Ganesha is popularly thought of as the son of Shiva and Parvati and is worshipped for his ability to remove obstacles. He is also the guardian of doorways and the lord of beginnings and his name is invoked before any new undertaking is commenced. In very good vintage condition as photographed. Height: 14.5 cm.

Fine Chinese Antique Qing Cloisonne Enamelled Brush Washer Pot Hundred Treasures

Really nice antique Chinese cloisonne enamelled brush washer / small pot depicting various scholar’s objects including brush pot, incense burner, vases, scrolls and other smaller items. Height: 5.8 cm.

Antique Nepalese Ganesh Sukunda Newari Oil Lamp Foo Lion Handle Kathmandu Valley

Antique bronze/brass sukunda, a ritual oil lamp used by the Newar people of the Kathmandu valley. Rare example with handle in the form of a foo lion, and Lord Ganesha facing the dalupa (lamp dish). Surface has been at some point polished but remnants of original dark patina are still visible in places. Prominent age-related wear with some minor losses (tail of the foo lion, reduced foot rim). Height: 11.2 cm.

Fine Vintage Japanese Celadon Glazed Shigaraki Ware Wabi Sabi Ikebana Vase 20th C

Charming little Japanese ikebana vase of irregular form reminiscent of a pomegranate. Beautifully potted and covered in splatters of celadon glaze. Not signed but likely an example of Japanese Shigaraki ware, judging by the style. In excellent vintage condition as photographed. Height: 10 cm.

Fine Antique Japanese Satsuma Pottery Bowl Early 20th Century Marked Genzan 玄山

Gorgeous early 20th century Japanese Satsuma bowl with lobed rim. Depicting a traditional scene with pheasants by the stream under a maple tree, surrounded by a plethora of flowers. Marked ‘Genzan’ 玄山 to the base. In excellent condition with very minor surface wear. No chips or cracks. Diameter: 15.2 cm.

Large Antique Japanese Square Form Satsuma Pottery Vase by Meizan Meiji Period

Gorgeous antique Japanese square-form Satsuma vase depicting four large panels with birds and flowers set against a cobalt blue background with gilt decoration. Signed 京都 明山 ‘Kyoto, Meizan’ to the base. Really beautiful large decorative piece. In great antique condition with some age-related surface wear. Height: 25 cm.

Chinese Antique Blue Glazed Pottery Censer or Brush Washer Possibly Shiwan Ware

Unusual antique pottery incense burner or brush washer standing on three short feet and covered in thick dark blue glaze with fine crackle throughout. Possibly a piece of Qing dynasty Shiwan ware? Any info welcome. In great antique condition with some age-related surface wear and scratches as photographed. Diameter: 11.5 cm.

Large Chinese Antique Canton Famille Rose Medallion Porcelain Bowl 19th-20th C

Large antique Chinese Canton famille rose porcelain bowl decorated in typical Rose Medallion export pattern featuring various panels with figures, birds and flowers. Stamped ‘Made in China’ to the base.Age-related surface wear as photographed. No chips or cracks. Diameter: 28 cm (slightly irregular shape).

Vintage Japanese Mixed Metal Ikebana Vase Silver Inlaid Angelfish 20th Century

Wonderful vintage Japanese mixed metal vase with silver gilt inlaid medallion depicting some type of angelfish set against otherwise undecorated bronze coloured background. Base marked with a two-character logo which we were so far unable to identify. Beautifully made and very unique piece for a collection. Height: 24.5 cm.

Fine Chinese Vintage Dark Blue Monochrome Cloisonne Enamelled Floral Vase 20th c

Fine Chinese dark blue cloisonne enamelled gilt copper vase featuring an intricate prunus blossom and cracked ice pattern set against a spiral background. Nice quality and very unique piece! Minor original pitting and age-related scuffs but generally in great condition. Height: 18.5 cm.

Antique Indian Hindu Blackstone Stele Carving of Four-Armed Lord Vishnu

Beautiful antique Indian Hindu blackstone stele carving depicting Lord Vishnu carrying his four attributes of the Panchajanya (conch), Sudarshana Chakra (discus), Kaumodaki (mace), and Padma (lotus). Exact age unknown but it appears to be a nice early example, judging by the wear. Age-related surface wear with visible remnants of red and gold pigments. Height: 15.5 cm.

Antique Japanese 19th C Meiji Calligraphy on Paper by Oka Sankyo 岡三橋 (1832-1894)

Rare early Meiji period calligraphy on paper by Oka Sankyō (岡三橋 or おかさんきょう, 1832-1894), native of Choshu and samurai skilled both in martial arts and calligraphy. He studied under Yoshida Shōin at the Shōkasonjuku Academy (松下村塾) and later became the Cabinet Secretary of Japan. Panel is signed with his seals 三橋, 岡氏 and 雨香. Great piece of history, nicely framed and glazed. Dimensions: frame measures 55.5×25 cm; visible area of the artwork 43×13 cm.

Large Chinese Antique Burr Wood Burl Wood Brush Pot Qing Dynasty

Magnificent large antique Chinese brush pot carved out of a natural burr wood with beautiful grain and patina all around. Base with four short feet (it has a slight wobble to it). Exact age unknown but it appears to be a nice early example. Great scholar’s object for a serious collector.In great antique condition with typical age-related surface wear and minor tension lines. Height: 28 cm / 11 inches. Weight: 2.5 kg.

Fine Chinese Vintage Cloisonne Enamelled Thousand Flowers Mille Fleurs Vases

Very attractive pair of vintage Chinese cloisonne enamelled vases featuring a classic ‘thousand flowers’ pattern. Good quality pieces dating to the second half of the 20th century. Height: 21 cm.

Large Antique Japanese Meiji Satsuma Pottery Koro Incense Burner by Kinkozan 金光山

Nice large globular Satsuma koro with mask handles and pierced lid. Depicting typical scenes with figures set against a cobalt blue background with gilt decoration. Partially worn mark to the base appears to read Kinkozan 金光山. Height: 15.5 cm.

Antique Japanese Silver Wire Cloisonne Suiban Planter Shohin Bonsai Pot Meiji

Lovely Japanese miniature silver wire cloisonne suiban/ shohin bonsai pot depicting butterflies amongst cherry blossom set against a light blue background. Originally stood on short feet which are now missing but still displays beautifully! Dimensions: 12.5x9x4 cm.

Antique Anglo Indian 19th Century Swami Solid Silver Creamer and Sugar Bowl 201g

Gorgeous antique Anglo-Indian Swami style silver creamer and sugar bowl with high relief repousse decoration featuring typical medallions with various Hindu deities. Lovely examples of their type! Both in good antique condition with typical tarnishing, wear and surface marks consistent with age and usage. Weight: 201.6 grams (combined). Creamer: 7.5 cm tall. Sugar bowl: 5.5 cm tall, 9 cm in diameter.