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Chinese Antique Brown Amber Biscuit Glazed Foo Lion Joss Stick Holder Late Qing
Cute antique Chinese biscuit glazed foo lion joss stick holder covered in amber brown glaze. Nice, unusual example.
Height: 11.5 cm
Fine Antique Japanese Embroidered Tobacco Pouch Sparrow and Bamboo Meiji Period
Beautiful antique Japanese tobacco pouch, embroidered all over with a scene featuring sparrow and bamboo. Original metal clasp with butterflies and a signature inside. Comes without a chain.
Dimensions: approx. 14×9.5 cm (14×17 cm when open)
Antique Indian Kashmiri Chinese Style Wooden Stand With Dragons and Bats 19th C
Highly unusual antique Kashmiri pyramid-shaped wooden stand with Chinese style relief decoration featuring dragons, bats and auspicious characters. Made out of one solid block of wood which weighs just under 2.5 kg. Really rare example of its type!
Dimensions: height 14 cm, base measures 19×19 cm
Chinese Antique 16-17th C Sancai Glazed Mingqi Pottery Food Offerings Late Ming
Rare set of three late Ming dynasty mingqi pottery food offerings covered in green and yellow glazes. Dating to c. 1550-1650. For reference see collection of the V&A Museum, object FE.110-1996.
Height: 3.5 cm, 5.5 cm and 6.5 cm
Antique Japanese Original Woodblock Prints of Birds by Gesso Yoshimoto 1881-1936
Two original antique Japanese Shin-hanga woodblock prints of birds by Gesso Yoshimoto (1881-1936). Interestingly, they are not signed. Both framed and glazed.
Dimensions: each frame measures approx. 24.5×13.5 cm
Antique 18th C Engraving by T Trotter Chinese Husbandmen and Their Manner of Tillage
Rare antique 18th century etching by Thomas Trotter (1756 – 1803), pupil of William Blake. Titled ‘Chinese husbandmen with their manner of tillage’. Beautifully framed and glazed.
Dimensions: frame measures 40×30 cm, visible area of the engraving is approx. 29×19 cm
Chinese Vintage Pair of Ink Calligraphy Paintings on Paper With Seals 43×28 cm
Fine pair of large 20th century Chinese ink calligraphy drawings on paper, each with two red seals. Both mounted and ready ready to be framed.
Dimensions: 43×28 cm each (artwork itself measures 32.5×22.5 cm)
Antique Japanese Hirado Blue White Porcelain Koro Incense Burner Mikawachi Ware
Antique Japanese globular blue and white porcelain koro/incense burner with reticulated latticework cover. Featuring birds and flowers painted in underglaze blue.
Height: 9 cm
Chinese Vintage Ink Drawing Candle Painting With Calligraphy and Seals 36.5x26cm
Interesting 20th century Chinese ink drawing on paper featuring a burning candle and inscription with two red seals. Edges of the paper were folded when it was framed.
Dimensions: 36.5×26 cm including the frame
Fine David White British Studio Pottery Porcelain Crackle Glazed Vase 14 cm
Fantastic crackle glazed narrow necked porcelain vase with flared rim by David J. White (1934-2011). Very finely potted with skilfully controlled glaze and crackle pattern. Based marked with impressed DW mark.
Height: 14 cm
Large Chinese Vintage Famille Rose Porcelain Budai Buddha Figurine 20th Century
Beautiful 20th century Chinese famille rose porcelain statue of a seated Budai with happy expression on his face. Holding his traditional bag in one hand and beads in the other. Stamped to the base.
Height: 25.5 cm or 10 inches
Fine Antique Indian Repousse Silver Box Tea Caddy by J Boseck & Co Calcutta 246g
Fine quality antique Indian colonial silver box or tea caddy with beautiful repousse decoration depicting various figures from Hindu mythology, surrounded by a myriad of floral and foliate scrolls. Gilt washed interior. Base stamped by the retailer J. Boseck & Co. Calcutta. No purity mark but clearly made out of high grade silver.
Height: 10.5 cm
Weight: 246 grams or 7.9 Troy ounces
Chinese Antique Republic Period Gold Reorganization Bond Loan 1913 Signed
Beautiful original Chinese Government 5% Reorganization Gold Loan of 1913 coupon bond issued by the Republic of China. Coupons attached. Beautifully framed and glazed but can also be easily taken out of the frame if necessary.
Dimensions: 47×35 cm including the frame (bond itself measures 45×33 cm)
Antique Japanese Blue and White Seto Porcelain Octagonal Vase With Handles 20thC
Lovely antique Japanese blue and white decorated Seto porcelain octagonal vase with handles. Typical pattern featuring flowers and grasses.
Height: 16.5 cm
Antique Japanese Blue White Seto Porcelain Vase by Kato Kanshiro aka Hishikan 菱勘
Antique Japanese Meiji period Seto porcelain vase by Kato Kanshiro 加藤勘四郎, also known as Hishikan 菱勘. Featuring a lovely pattern with blossoming lotus and grasses. Base marked with underglaze blue mark 大日本菱勘製 ‘Great Japan, Made by Hishikan’ and faint impressed oval mark ◇勘.
Height: 21.5 cm
Antique Japanese Carved Stag Antler Toggles of Lucky Gods Edo or Meiji Period
Interesting pair of antique Japanese stag antler toggles depicting two of the Seven Lucky Gods – Hotei and Fukurokuju. We are no experts on these but similar examples that we found online are generally dated as Edo-Meiji period.
Height: approx. 6 and 5.5 cm
Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Miniature Koro Incense Burner Meiji Period
Very pretty antique Japanese tripod koro, featuring cartouches with rakan (arhats) and a landscape, framed by intricate geometric iron red design with butterflies. Marked ‘Kutani’ 九谷 underneath.
Height: 6.5 cm
Large Chinese Antique Famille Rose Vase ROMANCE OF THE WESTERN CHAMBER Late Qing
Large late Qing dynasty Canton famille rose vase with applied chimeras and foo lion handles, depicting scenes from The Romance of the Western Chamber.
Height: 45 cm
Vintage Japanese Gilt Lacquered Miniature Boxes Accessory For Hina Dolls 20th c
Cute pair of vintage Japanese miniature gilt lacquered kaioke (shell game) boxes made as accessories for traditional Hina dolls. Presented in their original storage box with labels.
Dimensions: each box is approx. 6 cm tall
Chinese Antique Famille Verte Teapot With Grasshoppers Late Qing or Republic Era
Rare antique Chinese famille verte style porcelain teapot depicting unusual variation of a classic pattern with grasshoppers and flowers. Base stamped with four-character Tongzhi (1861-1875) reign mark 同治年製, but likely a slightly later, late Qing or Republic period example.
Height: 15.5 cm
Chinese Antique Famille Verte Porcelain Plates With REPUBLIC OF CHINA FLAG 20thC
Rare pair of Chinese famille verte style export porcelain dishes featuring a landscape scene with mountains and numerous boats on a lake or in the sea. Unusual is the addition of the flag of The Republic of China (1912-1949) above the tree in the central medallion.
Diameter: approx. 18.7 cm
Large Japanese Jiita Shikiita Burr Wood Display Stand
Stunning large Japanese burr wood display board (jiita), perfect for bonsai, ikebana or other decorative objects. Beautiful grain and natural live edge all around.
Dimensions: approx. 31x28x3 cm
Chinese Antique Engraved Brass Pot With Dragon and Qilin Early 20th C
Charming antique Chinese brass pot with chased decoration depicting dragon and a pair of qilins flying in the clouds above the rolling waves. Marked to the base.
Height: 13.5 cm
LARGE Antique Japanese Blue White Seto Porcelain Vase By Sanyu/Yamayu 山勇製 Meiji
Fantastic large antique Japanese Meiji period Seto porcelain vase with handles. Decorated all around with beautifully hand-painted ‘kachō-ga’ or bird-and-flower scenes. Base marked with underglaze blue mark 山勇製 ‘Made by Sanyu’ (alternative reading is Yamayu). Really gorgeous piece of Seto ware.
Height: 37 cm or approx. 14.5 inches
Chinese Antique Hand Tinted Photograph of Nine Dragon Wall Early 20thc Framed
Lovely antique Chinese hand-tinted photograph of the Nine Dragon Wall in Beijing (Peking). Nicely framed and glazed. Could easily be taken out of the frame and the frame itself has a stand on the back. Very unique decorative piece!
Dimensions: 26.5×9 cm including the frame
Antique Japanese Celadon Glazed Hexagonal Brush Pot Possibly Sanda Ware 19th C
Very interesting antique celadon glazed hexagonal vase or a brush pot with relief moulded cartouches depicting Ho-o birds and Kirins. We have not been able to find a similar piece for reference but perhaps a 19th century piece of Sanda ware (三田焼)?
Height: 12 cm
Fine Antique Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Vase With Flowers Meiji-Taisho Period
Antique Japanese ginbari cloisonné vase featuring large purple and blue flowers set against a light pink background. Early 20th century example dating from the Meiji or Taisho period. Unmarked.
Height: 15 cm
Fine Antique Japanese Wireless Cloisonne Vase With a Landscape Ando Jubei Style
Good quality antique Japanese ‘wireless’ cloisonne enamelled vase decorated with a mountain landscape, done very much in the manner of Ando Jubei. Not signed apart from ‘Made in Japan’ stamped to the metal foot rim.
Height: 19 cm
Antique Anglo Indian Kashmiri Papier Mache Lacquered Wood Box Writing Set 19th C
Fabulous antique 19th century Indian lacquered wood writing set including one documents box, one stationery box and one inkstand. All decorated with typical Kashmiri lacquerware motifs such as boteh (paisley leaves), arabesques, rosettes, and colourful vegetal trellis.
Documents box – 23×15.5×5 cm
Stationery box – 19.5×7.5×11 cm
Inkstand – 29.5x15x10 cm
Fine Antique Japanese Cloisonne Dish With Flowers and Chidori Birds Meiji Period
Absolutely stunning Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamelled plate with a large central medallion depicting various flowers and a butterfly, framed by gorgeous outer border depicting a group of ‘chidori’ birds (plovers), each in a different pattern, flying in a circle against a background of clouds.
Diameter: 24 cm
Antique Japanese Awaji Pottery Turquoise Glazed Vase With Sanpei Kiln Flag Mark
Fabulous early 20th century Japanese Awaji pottery hu-form vase covered in striking turquoise glaze. Base marked with impressed flag mark of the Sanpei kiln and the word JAPAN.
Height: 17.5 cm
Fine Chinese Vintage Cloisonne Enamelled Vases With Butterflies 20th Century
Fine pair of vintage Chinese cloisonne enamelled vases with stunning decoration featuring butterflies, foliate scrolls and various geometric designs. Good quality pieces dating to the second half of the 20th century.
Height: 21 cm
Rare Antique Japanese Black Monochrome Cloisonne Vases With Butterflies Meiji
Lovely pair of Japanese miniature black cloisonne vases decorated with large butterflies set against a spiral background.
Height: 12.5 cm
Chinese Antique Relief Decorated Brass Tea Caddy Round Box Late Qing Dynasty
Antique Chinese brass storage box or a tea caddy with finely chased repousse decoration similar to that found on Chinese export silver produced during the late 19th and early 20th century. Featuring medallions with auspicious ‘Fu’ characters 福 (good fortune), surrounded by dragons flying amongst the clouds, as if trying to capture the ‘flaming pearl’. Marked ‘China’ to the base.
Height: 11.5 cm
Fine Antique Japanese Miniature Mixed Metal Inlaid Vase With Geese Meiji Period
Fine Japanese Meiji period mixed metal vase with lovely silver, copper and gold? inlaid decoration depicting a pair of geese resting in the river or a pond and a third one descending to join them. Not marked but a very good quality piece.
Height: 10.5 cm
Fine Antique Japanese Hexagonal Seto Porcelain Vase Kutani Style Early 20th c.
Really nice antique Japanese vase which appears to be Seto porcelain, even though the decoration is done in Kutani style. Beautifully hand-painted all around with butterflies and oversized flowers set against a light blue cloudy background. Signed to the base.
Height: 20 cm
Rare Antique Japanese Yokohama Kutani Porcelain Double Gourd Vase Nakajima 中嶌造
Rare antique Japanese Yokohama decorated Kutani porcelain double gourd vase depicting cartouches with different landscape scenes and a group of large butterflies flying around the neck. Base marked ‘Made by Nakajima’ 中嶌造.
Height: 26.5 cm
Fine Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Vase Jar With Birds and Insects Meiji Era
Gorgeous antique Japanese Kutani porcelain vase or a jar missing its cover (unglazed rim on the inside) with finely hand painted decoration featuring cartouches with birds and flowers, framed by a very intricate background with butterflies, dragonflies and a myriad of heavily gilded patterns. Base marked with generic Kutani mark 大日本 九谷造.
Height: 17.5 cm
Fine Persian Islamic Antique Brass Vase With Engraved Decoration 19th-20th C
Interesting little antique Islamic/Middle Eastern brass vase with finely engraved decoration featuring stylized calligraphy and various geometric designs. It has been at some point polished.
Height: 15 cm
Rare Chinese Antique or Vintage Shiwan Pottery Foo Lion Dog Statue 20th century
Interesting large Chinese Shiwan pottery statue of a foo lion, covered in light blue glaze. Rare, one of a kind piece for a collection!
Height: 13 cm
Fine Chinese Vintage Famille Rose Porcelain Cong Vase With Birds Flowers 20th C
Very attractive vintage Chinese famille rose decorated porcelain cong vase depicting scenes with birds and various flowers, framed by typical ruyi-head borders and foliate scrolls. Base stamped with seal mark which reads ‘Made in Jingdezhen, China’.
Height: 23.5 cm
Fine Chinese Vintage Famille Rose Porcelain Planter Plant Pot 20th Century
Gorgeous vintage Chinese famille rose decorated porcelain plant pot depicting a continuous landscape and inscription on the back. Framed by typical ruyi-head border and pretty floral scrolls around the rim. Comes with its original tray. Base stamped with seal mark which reads ‘Made in Jingdezhen, China’.
Height: 15 cm
Fine Antique Indian Silver Inlay Bidri Bidriware Drinking Cups Bowls 19th C
Charming pair of antique Indian Birdiware drinking cups with silver inlaid decoration featuring birds in flight and floral sprays. Nice, heavy and unusual examples of traditional Indian Bidri ware.
Height: 4.5 cm
Chinese Antique Clobbered Export Porcelain Bowl 18th Century Amsterdams Bont
Rare 18th century Chinese ‘Amsterdams Bont’ export porcelain bowl decorated with polychrome overglaze enamels in Netherlands.
Diameter: 15 cm
Fine Antique Japanese Gilt Lacquered Table Cabinet Meiji Period Early 20th c
Attractive antique Japanese table cabinet with seven gilt decorated drawers and hinged door in the middle featuring a crab. Very good antique condition with some typical minor age-related marks and small losses as photographed.
Dimensions: 29.5x24x12 cm
Antique Japanese Damascene Komai Type Cigarette Case Dragon Mt Fuji Early 20th c
Lovely antique Japanese damascene cigarette case decorated with a dragon clutching the flaming pearl above the rolling waves and with Mt. Fuji visible in the background. Other side decorated with a landscape featuring various temples.
Dimensions: 16.2×8.1 cm
Fine Chinese Antique Canton Famille Rose Porcelain Vase Late Qing Dynasty 19th c
Interesting antique Chinese Canton famille rose vase with unusual decoration featuring birds, bats, and butterflies surrounded by oversized flowers.
Height: 25 cm
LARGE Chinese Antique 19th Century Boat Junk Gouache Export Painting on Paper
Impressive large 19th century Chinese export gouache painting on paper depicting a traditional boat a.k.a. ‘junk’ with two figures on board. Beautifully framed and glazed, ready to hang on the wall. Previously sold by Roseberys London (auction stickers on the back).
Dimensions: frame measures 50.5×41.5 cm (visible area of the artwork measures 37x 27 cm)
Antique 19th C Engraving by Thomas Allom – Dinner Party at a Mandarin’s House
Rare antique steel engraving titled ‘Dinner Party at a Mandarin’s House’, drawn by T. Allom and engraved by G. Paterson. Published in 1843 by Fisher, Son & Co, London & Paris. 1 of 15 illustrations to “China, in a series of views, displaying the scenery, architecture and social habits of that ancient empire.” published London, 1843. Beautifully framed and glazed.
Dimensions: 32.5×29 cm, visible area of the artwork measures 21×17 cm
Antique 19th C Engraving by Thomas Allom – A Mandarin Paying a Visit of Ceremony
Rare antique steel engraving titled ‘A Mandarin Paying a Visit of Ceremony’, drawn by T. Allom and engraved by A. Fox. Published in 1843 by Fisher, Son & Co, London & Paris. 1 of 15 illustrations to “China, in a series of views, displaying the scenery, architecture and social habits of that ancient empire.” published London, 1843. Beautifully framed and glazed.
Dimensions: 32.5×29 cm, visible area of the artwork measures 21×17 cm
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