Chinese Antique Gilt Bronze Female Figure in Robes Ming Dynasty or Earlier

Superb antique Chinese gilt bronze figure of a woman in flowing robes with long sleeves. Holding an object in her right hand, top of which is now missing. Ming dynasty or earlier. One similar example that we found is dated as Jin or Yuan dynasty, China, 13th century (see the last photo). Two more examples of a similar type are dated Song to Ming dynasty:

Sotheby’s – Later Chinese Bronzes from the Collection of Ulrich Hausmann, 07 October 2014, lot 3353 – A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF A LADY SONG TO MING DYNASTY

Galerie Zacke – Asian Art Discoveries, 27 January 2022, lot 30 – A PARCEL-GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF A FLUTIST, SONG TO MING DYNASTY

Chinese Antique Bronze Chilong Dragon Bottle Vase Late Ming Early Qing Dynasty

Beautiful antique Chinese late Ming or early Qing dynasty bronze bottle vase with a chilong dragon coiled around the neck. Surface has been at some point polished but it still has a very nice patina to it. Great rare piece for a collector! Height: 15 cm.

Chinese Style Antique Silver Gilt Bronze Seated Figure 19th-20th C European?

Gorgeous antique Chinoiserie bronze figure with silver and gilt decoration, depicting a seated Chinese female. Style and casting, however, look more Western. Probably made in Europe during the late 19th or early 20th century. Height: 11.5 cm (7.5 cm without the stand).

Vintage Indian Jain Siddha Bahubali Gommateshwara Stone Statue 20th C

Rare vintage Indian Jain stone statue of Siddha Bahubali a.k.a. Gommateshwara. We were unable to find similar pieces for reference but it’s probably a 20th century example. Beautifully carved and even more impressive in person. Height: 26 cm / 10.2 inches.

Large Antique Japanese Cobalt Blue Satsuma Pottery Vase by Chikusai Early 20th C

Large antique Japanese cobalt-ground Satsuma pottery vase depicting scenes with figures framed by heavily gilded cobalt blue background. Signed to the base 薩摩 竹齋 ‘Satsuma Chikusai’. Height: 24.5 cm.

Fine Antique Japanese Cobalt Blue Satsuma Pottery Bowl With Peacocks Early 20th C

Fine antique Japanese cobalt-ground flower shaped Satsuma pottery bowl with nicely painted scene depicting a pair of peacocks surrounded by flowers and with Mt. Fuji visible in the background. Signed to the base. Diameter: 15.5 cm.

Chinese Antique Blanc De Chine Dehua Porcelain Figure Budai Pu Tai Qing Dynasty

Charming antique Chinese Blanc de Chine Dehua porcelain figure of the ‘Laughing Buddha’ Budai (Pu-Tai), depicted standing on a lotus throne and holding his characteristic bag in his hand. Remnants of the wax export seal on the back. Nice Qing dynasty example for a collection. Height: 10.5 cm.

Antique Indian Jain Painted Alabaster Marble Figures Riding Elephant 19th-20th C

Wonderful antique Indian polychrome painted Jaipur alabaster carving of figures riding atop an elephant. Likely a 19th or early 20th century example. Height: 16 cm

Antique Indian Jain Painted Alabaster Marble Tiger Attacking Elephant 19th-20thC

Interesting antique Indian polychrome painted Jaipur alabaster carving of an elephant being attacked by a tiger. Likely a 19th or early 20th century example. Height: 12.5 cm

Chinese Style Vintage Mottahedeh Pseudo Tobacco Leaf Pattern Monteith Bowl 20thC

Gorgeous vintage pseudo-tobacco leaf pattern monteith bowl based on antique Chinese export porcelain examples of the same design. Judging by the potting likely a 20th century version produced by Mottahedeh / Vista Alegre in Portugal. Impressed ‘A’ mark to the base. Width: 26 cm

Chinese Antique Clobbered Blue White Porcelain Flower Basket Dish 18thC

Rare antique Chinese blue and white porcelain dish decorated with typical ‘flower basket’ pattern and marked with rectangular underglaze blue mark inside a double circle. Floral polychrome overglaze decoration added later in Europe. Diameter: 21 cm

Chinese Vintage Turquoise Glazed Miniature Cadogan Teapot Water Dropper

Unusual vintage Chinese water dropper in the form of a miniature cadogan teapot covered in turquoise glaze. Base marked with red CHINA export stamp. Lovely little scholar’s object. Height: 6.5 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Meiji Period Yokohama Porcelain Plates by Hikojiro Imura

Set of three fine antique Japanese Meiji period porcelain dishes decorated in Yokohama by Hikojiro Imura. Depicting typical subtle landscape scenes with various birds and flowers. Each signed on the back 日本横濱 井村製造 ‘Japan, Yokohama, Made by Imura’. Diameter: approx. 22 cm

Chinese Antique Qianjiang Cai Porcelain Teapot Late Qing or Republic Rare Form

Rare late Qing Dynasty or Republic period qianjiang enamelled teapot of stylized rectangular form featuring partially unrolled scrolls with landscape scenes and swallows flying above the rolling waves. Such a unique piece, never seen one quite like it before! Height: 9 cm.

Antique French Cutlery Set Porcelain Handles With Japanese Figures Early 20th C

Very unusual antique cutlery set with relief-moulded porcelain handles featuring the Japanese Seven Lucky Gods. Style suggests that this was likely made in France during the early 20th century. Not signed but some pieces decorated in a similar style are sometimes signed ‘Aladin’. It is not clear whether this example was produced by the same studio. Height: 15.5 cm

Antique Burmese Alabaster Marble Statue Reclining Buddha Parinirvana 19th-20th C

Antique Burmese alabaster or marble carving depicting final moments of a reclining Buddha Shakyamuni before entering the state of parinirvana. Late 19th or 20th century example. Width: 17 cm.

Fine Vintage Japanese Fan Shaped Pottery Tea Ceremony Kaiseki Dish Early 20th C

Wonderful vintage Japanese openwork carved fan-shaped kaiseki dish depicting a bird perched on a branch. Signed to the base but the kiln name is not very clear. Dimensions: 16x14x4 cm.

Fine Chinese Antique Republic Black Monochrome Cloisonne Enamelled Vases 20th C

Attractive early 20th century Chinese black monochrome cloisonne enamelled gilt copper vases decorated with a classic fish scale pattern framed by ruyi border around the rim. Height: 13 cm.

Fine Chinese Vintage Yixing Zisha Clay Teapot Inscribed and Signed 20th Century

Really nice vintage Chinese yixing clay teapot. Beautifully potted and fully marked to the base and inside the lid. Decorated with butterflies and flowers on one side and with inscription on the other. Height: 4.5 cm.

Chinese Antique Late Qing or Republic Period Silk Painting of Boys 19th-20th C

Charming antique Chinese silk painting depicting boys playing in the garden. Nicely mounted and framed. Very attractive decorative piece. Dimensions: frame measures 25×23 cm, artwork measures 19×16.5 cm.

Large Chinese Antique Vintage Canton Relief Carved Wooden Export Box Early 20th C

Nice large Chinese Canton export wooden box with typical relief-carved decoration featuring a bat-shaped cartouche with figures on the lid, surrounded by additional bats and various floral and foliate scrolls all around. Original label inside which reads ‘SING JING. PICTURE FRAME MAKER’. Dimensions: 40x19x15.5 cm.

Fine Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Vase With Mask Handles 31 cm 12.2″

Very unusual antique Japanese Kutani porcelain vase with Shishi head handles and finely hand-painted continuous scene with figures. Not signed but a very nice quality piece. Height: 31 cm.

稀有中国古董残破蓝白色姜罐 19 世纪清朝

Charming antique Chinese ‘clobbered’ blue and white jar with later European overglaze decoration. Featuring a continuous landscape with beautiful butterflies surrounded by a variety of floral sprays. Rare piece for a collection, larger than most examples of this type. Height: 21 cm

Fine Vintage Japanese Tea Ceremony Oribe Type Mino Ware Pottery Ewer Teapot

Really nice vintage Japanese Oribe type Mino ware ewer with characteristic partially green glazed body and cover. It doesn’t appear to be signed so not entirely sure about its exact age. Height: 19 cm.

Rare Antique Vintage Japanese Sumida Gawa Bowl Brush Washer With Birds 20th C

Rare antique or vintage Japanese blue glazed Sumida Gawa style bowl  in the form of a flower with three white birds perched on top. Lovely and unusual example of its type. Not signed. Diameter: 12.5 cm.

Chinese Antique Qianlong Blue and White Export Porcelain Dish 18thC Qing Dynasty

Antique Chinese blue and white export porcelain dish depicting a scene with a bird and flowers, surrounded by two diaper borders and with alternating prunus and pine trees between them. Lovely piece of 18th century Chinese export porcelain. Diameter: 22.2 cm.

Fine Antique Japanese Damascene K24 Gold Silver Inlaid Cigarette Case 20th C

Fine antique Japanese damascene cigarette case with silver and gold decoration depicting a classic landscape scene with Mt. Fuji in the background on one side and a group of butterflies on the other. Marked ‘K24’ and with an unknown stylized Mt. Fuji logo featuring two arrows inside. Comes with a wooden storage box. Dimensions: approx. 16×8 cm..

Fine Antique Persian Islamic Syrian Mamluk Revival Chased Brass Vase 19th-20th C

Large antique Mamluk revival style (perhaps Syrian?) vase with very intricate geometric decoration all around. Height: 28.5 cm

Chinese Antique Longquan Celadon Glazed Stoneware Jarlet 14th C Yuan Early Ming

Fabulous Yuan or early Ming dynasty (14th century) Longquan celadon glazed stoneware jarlet with relief moulded decoration featuring a dragon chasing the flaming pearl above the sea of rolling waves. A wonderful piece for a collection.

For a similar example see collections of the V&A Museum, object FE.56-1975.

Height: 7.5 cm

Chinese Antique Bottles With Ink Calligraphy Paintings on Paper Qing or Republic

Interesting pair of late Qing Dynasty or Republic period square-form glass bottles with miniature ink paintings and calligraphy on paper attached from the inside. Calligraphy and inscriptions are hard to read but the small oval seal appears to read 李 ‘Li’ and the first character of one of the other seals looks to be 可 ‘Ke’ (not sure about the second one). Artist Li Keran 李可染 (1907 – 1989) used similar style of painting and calligraphy, as well as oval 
李 ‘Li’ seal on his works but we were unable to confirm whether these could have been done by him. Height: each approx. 7.5 cm.

Chinese Vintage Yellow Ground Porcelain Bowl With Dragons Qianlong Mark 20th C

Vintage Chinese hand-painted yellow ground porcelain bowl depicting two dragons amidst the clouds chasing after the flaming pearl. Base stamped with apocryphal four-character Qianlong mark. Circa mid-20th century example. Diameter: 11.5 cm.

Large Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamelled Charger Birds and Flowers Early 20th C

Large antique Japanese cloisonne enamelled charger featuring three medallions with various flowers and a bird perched on a branch. Lovely decorative piece dating to the early 20th century. Diameter: 30.5 cm

Chinese Vintage Yixing Zisha Clay Teapot Inscribed and Signed Youlan Tuji 20th C

Vintage Chinese bell-shaped yixing clay teapot with inscription to the side and base stamped ‘Youlan Tuji’ 友蘭圖記. Height: 10 cm

LARGE Chinese Vintage Court Officials Ancestor Portrait Paintings on Paper 20th C

Stunning pair of vintage Chinese watercolour paintings on paper with silk brocade mounts. Depicting a pair of seated officials in elaborate court robes and wearing traditional court headwear. Beautifully done 20th century examples of good size. Each measures 50×38 cm, including the mount. Area of the artwork measures 42×30 cm.

Antique 17th C Hand Tinted Engravings Chinese Soldiers TAISING OF SINA – O DAPPER

Very rare hand-tinted engravings of Chinese soldiers from the first edition of Olfert Dapper’s important work on China, TAISING OF SINA, drawing on documents and information from the embassies and trade missions sent by the Dutch East India Company to China from 1662 to 1668. Published in 1670 in Amsterdam. As the label on the back states, these views are among the earliest examples of engravings of China to be published in Europe. Dimensions: frames 32.5×28.5 cm, visible areas of engravings are 17.5×14 cm and 16×12 cm.

Chinese Antique Vintage Realgar Splashed Peking Glass Snuff Bottle 19th – 20th C

Sublime antique or vintage Chinese greyish-white realgar-splashed Peking glass snuff bottle of compressed pear form flanked with mask handles. Lovely rare piece for a collection. Height: 6.3 cm

Fine Antique Japanese Seto Blue and White Porcelain Tile With Quails 19th-20th C

Finely hand-painted antique Japanese Seto porcelain tile depicting a pair of quails. Combination of quails and standing grain is a visual rebus that can be interpreted as ‘peace and harmony’. Dimensions: 15×15 cm

Chinese Vintage Gouache Paintings of Junks Boats on Paper Framed 20th C Hong Kong

Wonderful pair of vintage Chinese / Hong Kongese gouache paintings depicting scenes with traditional junks. Each signed in the lower right corner and very nicely framed. Each frame measures 42.5×33.5 cm. Each artwork measures 25×16.5 cm.

Chinese Antique Clobbered Blue and White Porcelain Floral Dish 18th-19th C Qing

Gorgeous antique Chinese blue and white export porcelain dish with attractive floral underglaze blue pattern and additional floral polychrome decoration added later in Europe. Nice example of its type! Diameter: 21.7 cm.

Chinese Vintage Republic Period Gouache Silk Painting of Li Tieguai 20th Century

Lovely vintage Chinese gouache painting on silk depicting Li Tieguai, one of the Eight Immortals. Nicely mounted and framed with description in Chinese and English attached on the back. Dimensions: frame measures 25×18.5 cm, artwork measures 16×11 cm.

Antique Japanese Yoshidaya Style Aode Ko Kutani Dish With Fuku Mark 19th C Edo

Antique Japanese Aode Ko-Kutani Yoshidaya style dish featuring mountain landscape with a hut in the foreground and peaks rising above what appears to be fog or rolling waves in the background. Reverse decorated in characteristic green cloud pattern and green ‘fuku’ 福 (good fortune) mark on a yellow background inside the foot rim. Diameter: 22.2 cm.

Fine Antique Japanese Silver Wire Cloisonne Enamelled Vase Irises and Swallow

Fine antique Japanese silver wire cloisonné vase featuring a swallow flying above large irises set against a dark blue – almost black – background. Height: 18.5 cm.

Antique Japanese Satsuma Pottery Bowl in the Manner of Taizan Yohei Meiji Period

Very pretty antique Japanese Satsuma bowl decorated in typical ‘kacho-ga’ pattern reminiscent of works by Taizan Yohei. Not signed but a lovely example of its type. Diameter: 18.5 cm

Fine Vintage Japanese Takatori Glazed Chaire Tea Caddy by Yamakawa Iwao 20th C

Wonderful vintage Japanese Kyoto ware takatori glazed tea caddy (chaire) by Yamakawa Iwao 山川巌. Comes with its original decorative drawstring pouch (shifuku). Marked with impressed oval ‘Iwao’ 
巌 mark underneath. Lovely piece for a Japanese tea ceremony. Height: 7 cm.

Chinese Antique 19th Century Live Edge Root Wood Figure of a Child Qing Dynasty

Charming antique 19th century Chinese root wood carving depicting a child or a young attendant. Lovely colour and patina all around. Great little scholar’s object for a collector. Height: 15 cm.

Fine Antique Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Pottery Vase With Figures by Takadera

Finely decorated antique Japanese Satsuma pottery vase featuring cartouches with various figures, surrounded by heavily gilded background with intricate geometric designs all around. Base marked with mon of the Shimazu clan and signed 大日本帝国 高寺造之 ‘Empire of Japan, Made by Takadera’. Stunning piece for a collection! Height: 12.5 cm.

Chinese Antique Clobbered Blue White Porcelain Bottle Ormolu Mounts 18th-19th C

Rare antique Chinese square-form blue and white export porcelain bottle with later European polychrome overglaze decoration and ormolu mounts. Height: 19.5 cm.

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Eaamelled Box With Floral Decoration Early 20th C

Antique Japanese cloisonne enamelled covered box with nice floral and foliate decoration all around. Some tension lines as photographed but no major losses. Dimensions: 7.5×5.5×4.5 cm.

Fine Antique Japanese Meiji Period Kutani Porcelain Vase With Butterflies

Beautiful antique Japanese Kutani porcelain vase decorated with a continuous band featuring butterflies. Base marked with a generic ‘Kutani’ mark. Height: 17.5 cm.

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Kyoto School Cloisonne Enamelled Floral Vases

Fabulous pair of antique Japanese Kyoto school cloisonne enamelled vases decorated with floral medallions set against a black spiral background. Height: 12.5 cm.

Fine Chinese Contemporary Canton Enamel Copper Bowl With Landscape Qianlong Mark

Wonderful contemporary Chinese Canton enamelled bowl depicting beautifully hand-painted continuous scene with scholars in a mountainous landscape. Inscribed on the side and base marked with apocryphal four-character Qianlong reign mark. Diameter: 11.5 cm.

Antique 19th Century French Hand Tinted Engraving Aquatint of a Chinese Emperor

Lovely antique French hand-tinted engraving (aquatint) of the Chinese Emperor inscribed ‘Empereur de la Chine’. Based on 19th century export pith paintings (see the last photo for one of these paintings from our archive). Nicely framed and glazed. Dimensions: frame 19×17 cm, visible area of the artwork is 10×8 cm.

Fine Antique Japanese Meiji Period Kutani Porcelain Vase With Figures

Nicely hand-painted antique Japanese Kutani porcelain vase depicting a continuous scene with a family on a walk. Base marked 九谷 綿埜製 盛山画 ‘Kutani, Made by Watano (company), Painted by Seizan/Moriyama. Height: 21 cm.

Antique Japanese Blue and White Seto Porcelain Brush Washer Domed Pot 19th-20th C

Unusual antique Japanese blue and white Seto porcelain pot or a brush washer marked 大日本 瀬戸 ‘Great Japan, Seto’. Rim is unglazed so it possibly originally had a cover. Diameter: 10 cm.

Fine Chinese Antique Cloisonne Enamelled Vases Dragons Chasing Flaming Pearl

A fine pair of early 20th century Chinese cloisonne enamelled gilt copper vases. Each featuring a pair of yellow dragons chasing after the flaming pearl. These are framed by typical rolling waves and ruyi-head borders and set against a black background. Height: 16.5 cm.

Chinese Antique Root Wood Statue Figure of a Fisherman on Stand 19th – 20th C

Charming antique Chinese root wood statue of a jolly fisherman with basket tied around his waist and fish in his left hand. Right hand was originally probably holding a fishing rod. Nicely done example, mounted on a later wooden stand. Height: 24.5 cm.

In Tibet and Chinese Turkestan by Captain H.H.P. Deasy 1901 1ST EDITION RARE

In Tibet and Chinese Turkestan Being the record of three years’ exploration. London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1901

First Edition, Second Impression, 8vo, 420pp, 7 plates & numerous full page & text illustrations, original pictorial cloth, folding map missing.

Rare Chinese Original Ink Rubbing Tang Dynasty Sarcophagus Epitaph Stone 20th C

Rare set of four Chinese original ink rubbings mounted as a scroll. Depicting cartouches from a Tang dynasty sarcophagus or epitaph stone featuring various creatures surrounded by floral and foliate scrolls. For reference see ‘Section of a Sarcophagus Foundation or Epitaph Stone’ in the collections of The Cleveland Museum of Art, object number 1959.184. Dimensions: scroll approx. 196×34 cm, artwork approx. 145×24.5 cm (consisting of four separate sheets, each approx. 36×24.5 cm).

Chinese Vintage Character Love Ink Calligraphy on Red Paper Hanging Scroll 20th C

Vintage Chinese hanging scroll with ink calligraphy on red paper featuring character 愛 ‘love’ at the top and a smaller inscription below. Dimensions: scroll approx. 124×41 cm, artwork approx. 65.5×31.5 cm.

Large Chinese Vintage Longevity Good Fortune Calligraphy Hanging Scrolls 20th C

Pair of large vintage Chinese hanging scrolls with ink calligraphy on red paper which reads:
福如東海長流水
May your happiness be as boundless as the waters of the Eastern Sea
寿比南山不老松
and live as long as the evergreen pines of the Southern Mountains

Dimensions: each scroll approx. 178×38 cm, artwork approx. 127×29.5 cm

Large Chinese Antique 19th C Pink Fitzhugh Export Porcelain Plate 11.7″ RESTORED

Rare early 19th century Chinese export porcelain plate decorated in unusual pink/mulberry overglaze enamels featuring a typical Fitzhugh pattern with a monogram in the middle. Sticker on the back reads ‘Maggie Keswick’ who references a similarly decorated Fitzhugh service in her book ‘The Thistle and the Jade’. It could possibly be a piece from her collection but not 100% on this. Diameter: 29.7 cm / 11.7 inches.

Large Chinese Vintage Monochrome Red Glazed Porcelain Vase Foo Dog Handles 20th C

Very nice large Chinese square-form monochrome red glazed vase with relief moulded foo lion ring handles. Likely a 20th century piece, judging by the potting but an impressive decorative piece. Height: 42 cm / 16.5 inches.

Chinese Antique Clobbered Blue and White Porcelain Flower Basket Dish 18th C

Rare antique Chinese blue and white porcelain dish decorated with typical ‘flower basket’ pattern and marked with underglaze blue double fish mark inside a double circle. Floral polychrome overglaze decoration added later in Europe. Diameter: 20.5 cm.

Large Chinese Vintage Wooden Statue Figure of Star God Lu Xing Luxing 20th C 15″

Large antique Chinese wood carving of Lu Xing, deity of prosperity, rank, and influence. Depicted in traditional robes and holding a ruyi sceptre in his right hand. Base is drilled, so it was at some point likely used as a lamp base. Height: 39 cm.

Antique Japanese Silver Inlaid Bronze Usubata Vases Elephant Handles 19th-20th C

Fine pair of antique Japanese bronze usubata vases with elephant head handles and silver inlaid decoration featuring Ho-o birds and flowers. Really lovely examples. Height: 14 cm.

Chinese Vintage Shiwan Ware Pottery Foo Lion Signed Xiao Chen 20th Century

Charming vintage Chinese Shiwan pottery figurine of a foo lion with a playful expression on his face. Nicely detailed example. Stamped underneath with a square seal which appears to read 笑陳 ‘Xiao Chen’.
 
Height: 10 cm.

Fine Vintage Japanese Gilt Lacquered Wooden Tray For Tea Ceremony Ikebana 20th C

Fabulous early 20th century Japanese live edge wooden tray with gilt lacquered decoration depicting birds and a prunus branch. Wonderful and unique wabi-sabi object that can be used for tea ceremony utensils, ikebana or as a display stand. Width: 33 cm.

Chinese Vintage Seremban Peranakan Nyonya Straits Gouache Paintings Early 20th C

Lovely pair of Chinese Peranakan Nyonya Straits gouache paintings on what appears to be a thin slice of wood or bark. Each depicting a vase with peonies and some scholar’s objects. Both inscribed, sealed and stamped by the Yun Ming School, Seremban. Nicely framed and glazed. Dimensions: approx. 42×19.5 cm and 42×18 cm, including frames.

Chinese Antique Blue White Porcelain Charger Plate Kangxi Revival 19thC Qing EXC

Fine antique Chinese blue and white porcelain charger decorated with intricately hand-painted scene featuring sparrows, peaches, pomegranates and various flowers. This is framed by a diaper border with bats, butterflies and additional floral sprays. Diameter: 30 cm / 12 inches.

Vintage Indonesian Balinese Demon Stag Antler Figure Style of The Birth of Venus

Very interesting vintage deer antler carving depicting a Balinese/Indonesian demon in a pose reminiscent of the famous painting by Botticelli depicting the birth of Venus. Artist unknown. Any info welcome! Height: approx. 7.5 cm.

Fine Antique Japanese Polychrome Painted Wooden Toggle of a Noh Actor 19th-20th C

Lovely antique Japanese polychrome painted wooden toggle depicting a noh actor holding a fan. Not signed but done very much in the manner of works by Morikawa Toen. Height: 6.5 cm.

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamelled Charger Plate Diameter 30.5cm 12″

Antique Japanese cloisonne enamelled charger featuring a snowy landscape with bird perched on a tree examining berries. Reverse enamelled blue. Diameter: 30.5 cm / 12 inches.

Fine Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamelled Plate Meiji Era Diameter 24.5cm 9.5″

Attractive antique Japanese cloisonne enamelled plate featuring a duck in the water, surrounded by irises and other flowers. Scene is framed by a typical colourful geometric border. Reverse enamelled black. Diameter: 24.5 cm / 9.5 inches.

Unusual Antique Folk Burr Wood Animal Form Club or Sceptre Possibly Chinese

A really unusual burr wood animal form sceptre or club, possibly from China but could also be of European origin. Never seen one quite like it before. Lovely piece for a collection. Approx. 24 cm across.

Vintage Indian Silver Inlaid Bidri Ware Bidriware Vases 20th Century 14.5cm Tall

Pair of Indian Bidri ware vases with silver inlaid decoration featuring various floral and foliate designs. In great vintage condition as photographed. Height: 14.5 cm.

Fine Antique Japanese Meiji Kyoto Satsuma Pottery Bowl With Figures and Minogame

Fine antique Japanese Meiji period Satsuma bowl with nicely hand-painted scene featuring three figures and a curious Minogame turtle examining contents of the lacquered box that’s being opened. Not marked. Hole on the back for hanging. Diameter: 21.5 cm.

Fine Chinese Vintage Hardwood Stool With Drawers 20th Century Export Seal

Very nice vintage Chinese carved hardwood merchant stool with two internal compartments. Red wax export seal underneath. In great vintage condition with some age-related surface marks and minor splits. Nice, sturdy piece. Dimensions: 40x18x23.5 cm.

Fine Chinese Antique 18th century Soapstone Figure of Shoulao Shouxing 26cm 10″

A wonderful c. 18th century Chinese soapstone figure of Shoulao dressed in flowing robes, with long staff in his right hand and auspicious crane by his side. Stylistically very close to the one sold by Bonhams (Asian Art sale, 13-14 May 2024) – lot 197 – A SOAPSTONE CARVING OF SHOULAO, 17th/18th century, inscribed 1734. Height: 26 cm / approx. 10 inches.

Chinese Antique 18thC Qianlong Blue White Export Porcelain Scallop Shell Dishes

Rare pair of 18th century Chinese Qianlong period export porcelain serving dishes in the form of a scallop shell. Each decorated with typical underglaze blue floral motifs. Great examples of 18th century Chinese export porcelain. Dimensions: each approx. 11.5×9.5 cm.

Chinese Vintage Coral Ground Cong Porcelain Vase With Landscape Scenes 20th C

Beautiful vintage Chinese cong form porcelain vase with partially transfer-printed landscape scenes set against a coral ground with overglaze gilt decoration. Drilled Jingdezhen seal mark to the base. Gorgeous 20th century decorative piece. Height: 22.5 cm.

Antique Japanese Meiji Satsuma Pottery Koro Incense Burner With Elephant Handles

Nice miniature Satsuma koro with elephant handles and pierced lid. Depicting typical scenes with a bird and flowers set against a cobalt blue background with gilt decoration. Signed to the base. Height: 7.5 cm.

Fine Antique Japanese Fukagawa Koransha Porcelain Creamer Early 20th Century

Rare Japanese porcelain creamer by Fukagawa Koransha with fine underglaze decoration featuring a dragon amongst the clouds and handle in the form of a lingzhi fungus. Base marked with a typical stylized orchid logo. Width: 13.5 cm.

Large 13.5″ Chinese Antique Canton Famille Rose Medallion Porcelain Charger Qing

Large antique Chinese Canton famille rose porcelain charger plate decorated in typical Rose Medallion pattern featuring radiating panels with figures, birds, butterflies and flowers. Very good example of its type that displays beautifully! Diameter: 34.5 cm / 13.5 inches.

Fine Chinese Antique Green Ground Famille Rose Porcelain Tray 19th C Late Qing

Beautiful antique Chinese late Qing famille rose porcelain tray with shaped rim. Featuring cartouches with landscape scenes framed by a myriad of floral and foliate scrolls set against a green background. Very pretty and unusual example! Dimensions: 25.7×12 cm.

Fine Chinese Antique Vintage Soapstone Figure of Budai Buddha 19th-20th Century

Large antique or vintage Chinese soapstone figure of seated Budai, a.k.a. Laughing Buddha, with his traditional bag in one hand and beads in the other. Height: 19 cm.

Antique Japanese Kakiemon Style Porcelain Koro Incense Burner Quails and Millet

Wonderful antique Japanese porcelain footed koro of rectangular form and with pierced lid featuring beautiful finial in the shape of a seated Shishi. Decorated in Kakiemon style enamels with the classic ‘quails and millet’ pattern framed by floral and foliate scrolls all around. Probably a 19th or early 20th century example. Height: 15 cm.

Fine Antique Japanese Damascene K24 Gold Silver Inlaid Steel Dish Early 20th C

Antique Japanese gilt damascene steel dish depicting a classic landscape scene with Mt. Fuji in the background. Base marked ‘K24’ and with stylized lozenge logo of an unknown maker. Diameter: 9.6 cm.

Vintage Indian Tibetan White Metal Surahi Ewer With Buddhist Symbols 20th C

Large vintage Indian or Tibetan white metal surahi ewer with relief decoration featuring Buddhist emblems and other traditional symbols. In nice vintage condition with some minor age-related surface marks and oxidation. Height: 28.5 cm.

Fine Vintage Japanese Wooden Statue of Kneeling Buddha on a Lotus Throne 20th C

Charming vintage Japanese hand-carved wooden statue depicting a Bodhisattva kneeling atop a double lotus throne with hands folded at the heart. Lovely figure for a shrine. Some age-related surface marks but generally in a very good vintage condition. Height: 20.5 cm.

Rare Chinese Antique Kesi Kossu Silk Tapestry Panel Qing or Republic 19th-20th C

Rare antique Chinese kesi silk tapestry textile panel depicting a scene with figures in a rocky landscape, surrounded by birds and flowers. One of the figures appears to be Li Tieguai, depicted traditionally with a cloud of bats. Really lovely example for a collection. Dimensions: panel measures 110×19 cm, area with artwork measures approx. 45×9.5 cm.

Large Chinese Style Chinoiserie Gilt Lacquered Wooden Panel With Figures 20th C

Large octagonal black lacquered wooden panel with Chinoiserie gilt decoration featuring a scene with figures crossing a bridge and others on a boat, with a pagoda and trees in the foreground and small islands visible in the background. Likely made in Europe during the early 20th century. Nicely framed and ready to hang. Dimensions: 60×50 cm including the frame.

LARGE Chinese Vintage Lacquered Wooden Panels Landscapes With Figures 20th C

Gorgeous pair of large vintage Chinese lacquered wooden panels depicting elaborate landscape scenes with various buildings and figures. Each with a red seal in the lower right corner. Fantastic decorative pieces, ready to hang. Dimensions: each panel measures 76.5×37.5 cm / 30×15 inches.

Chinese Vintage Republic Period Famille Rose Porcelain Budai Figure Ding Yisheng

Large Chinese Republic period famille rose porcelain statue of a seated Budai surrounded by children. Holding his traditional bag in one hand and beads in the other. Base stamped 江西丁義盛造 景镇 ‘Jiangxi (province), Made by Ding Yisheng, Jingzhen (short for Jingdezhen)’. Lovely example of its type. Height: 24.5 cm.

Rare Chinese Antique Cafe au Lait Batavian Ware Porcelain Bowl Qing Dynasty

Rare antique Chinese cafe au lait glazed Batavia ware type bowl with unusual decoration featuring birds and flowers. Underglaze blue mark inside the foot and symbol 正 drilled inside the bowl. Diameter: 12.5 cm.

Antique Japanese Silk Embroidery Fukusa Textile Panel With Figures Early 20th C

Interesting antique Japanese gold thread silk embroidery fukusa style textile panel depicting a scholar with his attendant looking at the waterfall, with the Moon and clouds above. Reverse with paper backing and an inscription. Dimensions: 43.5×20.5 cm.

Vintage Indian White Metal Ganesha Hindu Figure on a Lotus Throne 20th Century

Lovely vintage white metal figure of Hindu Lord Ganesha, depicted standing on a pair of rats, symbolizing his ability to conquer even the smallest and most persistent challenges, as well as his accessibility to all beings. Height: 8.5 cm.

Rare Antique Japanese Rustic Majolica Style Export Satsuma Vases Early 20th C

Really unusual pair of 20th century Japanese (possibly Satsuma ware) vases decorated in almost European style reminiscent of rustic majolica. Each stamped ‘Made in Japan’ to the base. Height: 18.5 cm.

Antique Japanese Mixed Metal Gold Inlay Vases With Flowers and Butterflies

Lovely pair of antique Japanese mixed metal gold inlay vases with relief decoration featuirng flowers and butterflies. Good antique condition with minor age-related surface marks. Height: 15 cm.

Antique Japanese Miniature Black Satsuma Pottery Vase by Uchida Early 20th C

Charming early 20th century Japanese miniature Satsuma vase with gilt landscape scene set against a black background. Base marked ‘Uchida’ 内田. Height: 9.5 cm.

Chinese Antique 19th C Qing Black Gilt Lacquered Export Box Working Lock and Key

Antique 19th century Chinese black lacquered export box decorated with typical scenes featuring figures, buildings and trees. Comes with a key and a working lock. Age-related rubbing and minor losses as per photographs. Box remains sturdy. Dimensions: 16x11x9 cm.

Fine Antique Japanese Meiji Miniature Satsuma Pottery Vase Manner of Yabu Meizan

Fine antique Japanese Meiji period square form Satsuma vase featuring scenes with figures framed by gilt borders with intricate floral and geometric motifs. Appears to be missing its foot where the signature would have been but still remains stable. Form and style are reminiscent of pieces decorated by Yabu Meizan but hard to say for sure without a signature. Excellent piece for a Satsuma collection. Height: 9.2 cm.

RARE Antique English Chinoiserie Chinese Style Brush Pot With Liu Hai 19th C

Fascinating antique relief moulded Chinoiserie brush pot depicting a classic scene with Liu Hai trying to capture the three-legged toad hiding in the rocks. Base stamped with a faint number 204 and an impressed mark on the rim with a crown at the top, reminiscent of those used by Minton or Royal Worcester. Really interesting piece. Any info welcome! Height: 8.5 cm.

LARGE 37cm Chinese Vintage Famille Rose Porcelain Vase Hundred Treasures 20th C

Large vintage Chinese famille rose porcelain vase decorated in a typical ‘hundred treasures’ pattern featuring various objects including incense burners, vases, books, sceptres and other scholar’s items. Base stamped with a four-character Tongzhi (1861-1875) reign mark 同治年製 but actually a 20th century example. Height: 37 cm / 14.5 inches.

Fine Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamelled Charger 19th C Edo Early Meiji Era

Exceptional antique Japanese late Edo or early Meiji period cloisonne charger with shaped rim. Featuring central medallion with willow trees, surrounded by highly intricate outer border with floral, foliate and geometric motifs. For a very close example see collection of the British Museum, objects 1891,0320.32 and 1891,0320.33. Diameter: 34.5 cm / 13.5 inches.

Large Pair of Oriental Watercolour Paintings on Paper F Nevil Early 20th Century

Beautiful pair of c. early 20th century watercolour paintings on paper by F. Nevil depicting Oriental scenes with buildings, figures and camels. Nicely framed and glazed, ready to hang! Dimensions: each measures 76.5×27.5 cm (including frames).

Large Chinese Antique Silk Embroidery Panel Qing or Republic Period 58×41.5 cm

Large antique Chinese silk embroidery panel depicting a landscape scene with a hut, trees, boats and mountains. Nicely framed and glazed, ready to hang. Dimensions: 58×41.5 cm cm including the frame.

Rare Antique Islamic Persian Afghan Brass Inlaid Steel Belt Buckle 19th Century

Rare large antique 19th century Afghan(?) hammered steel belt buckle with inlaid brass decoration depicting a pair of birds surrounded by flowers. In good antique condition with some typical age-related surface wear. Dimensions: approx. 8.2×7.6 cm.

Chinese Antique Pewter Lined Coconut Bowl Marked WANG HENGXIN 19th early 20th C

Really nice antique Chinese relief carved coconut covered bowl with pewter liners. Decoration features auspicious characters and precious objects among the clouds. Base stamped 王恒馨 ‘Wang Hengxin’. Height: 8 cm.

Chinese Antique 19th Century Qing Gilt Lacquered Octagonal Export Box Tea Caddy

Antique 19th century Chinese octagonal gilt lacquered export box or a tea caddy decorated with typical scenes featuring figures, buildings, birds and flowers all around. Age-related rubbing and minor losses as per photographs. Box remains sturdy. Hinges were at some point replaced. Dimensions: 28x20x16 cm.

LARGE Chinese Vintage Sancai Style Luohan Arhat Plaster Museum Model 20th C

Very interesting antique plaster model of the famous sancai glazed life-sized luohan statue in the collections of the British Museum (object 1913,1221.1). Base with impressed inscription: LOHAN, CHINESE, T’ANG DYNASTY 618–906 AD (now thought to be a slightly later Liao dynasty example). Likely made in England during the early to mid 20th century. Height: 25 cm.

Large Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamelled Plate With Flowers Meiji Period 20th C

Beautiful large antique Japanese cloisonne enamelled plate decorated with various flowers set against a blue background and framed by a wide black geometric outer border. Reverse with a typical blue spiral background. Diameter: 25 cm.

LARGE Chinese Antique Turquoise Glazed Rabbit Hare Late Qing or Republic 20th C

Stunning large Chinese turquoise glazed model of a rabbit or a hare with beautifully carved custom made stand. Probably a late Qing or Republic period example dating to the early 20th century. Width: 24 cm.

Chinese Vintage Blanc De Chine Style Vase Pine Tree and Cranes 20th C

Nice large vintage Chinese blanc de Chine style vase potted in the form of a pine tree with a pair of cranes, both symbols of longevity. Likely a 20th century example, judging by the potting but beautifully done and a great decorative piece. Height: 23.5 cm.

Large Antique Persian Islamic Engraved Brass Vases Qajar Dynasty 19th Century

Interesting pair of large Persian / Middle Eastern Qajar brass vases with finely chased and engraved decoration featuring shaped cartouches with figures and birds set against an intricate background of floral and geometric motifs. Each vase with a slightly different pattern. Height: each approx. 24.5 cm tall.

Antique Miles Mason Style Ironstone Chinoiserie Chinese Style Vase Early 19th C

Unusual 19th century English Chinoiserie ironstone vase in the manner of works by Miles Mason (couldn’t find a reference piece so can’t definitely attribute it to him). Decorated in a vibrant Chinese style pattern with butterflies, insects and flowers. Typical rectangular pseudo-Chinese iron red mark to the base. Height: 17 cm.

LARGE Antique Japanese Bronze Charger With Cranes Early 20th C Diameter 48cm 19″

Very large antique Japanese bronze charger with surface etched decoration depicting a scene with cranes and a pine tree, both symbols of longevity. Will be sent with a metal hanger that can be attached from the back for hanging on a wall. Really impressive decorative piece! Diameter: 48 cm / 19 inches.

Chinese Antique Wooden Statue Figure of Star God Shou Xing Shoulao 19th-20th C

Charming antique Chinese wood carving of Shoulao. Depicted in traditional scholar’s robes and holding a long staff in one hand and a scroll in the other. Lovely colour and patina all around. Height: 29 cm.

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamelled Floral Round Covered Box Early 20th C

Gorgeous antique Japanese cloisonne enamelled round covered box with nice floral decoration set against a sky blue background. Green enamelled interior. Great antique condition without losses as photographed. Diameter: 12.5 cm.

Fine Chinese Blue White Porcelain Kangxi Style Vase With Eight Immortals 20th C

Fine Chinese blue and white porcelain vase decorated with a continuous scene depicting the Eight Immortals in a rocky landscape and a large pine tree in the background. Base with underglaze blue double ring mark. Likely a 20th century Kangxi revival piece. Height: 25.5 cm.

Fine Antique Japanese Blue Sharkskin Glazed Ishime Yaki Vase by Takeuchi Chubei

Sublime antique Japanese Meiji period Ishime-yaki ‘sharkskin’ glazed bottle vase by Takeuchi Chubei (竹内忠兵衛), featuring a sparrow flying above peonies and set against a typical light blue background. Signed to the base and marked with usual patent number 專賣特許 二二五二五一五 ‘Patent 2252515’. Height: 22 cm.

Fine Antique Persian Islamic Silver Copper Inlaid Brass Pot Inscribed 19th-20th C

Fine little antique brass pot with silver and copper inlaid decoration featuring Islamic script and foliate designs. Lovely example of its type. Height: 6.5 cm.

Fine Chinese Antique Vintage Cloisonne Enamelled Millefiori Floral Bowl 20th C

Very pretty Chinese cloisonne enamelled bowl featuring multicoloured ‘thousand flowers’ pattern framed by ruyi border around the rim. Nice thick construction and a great decorative item. Diameter: 13 cm.

Fine Antique Japanese Lacquered Wooden Statue of Hotei With Karako Child 19th C

Really nice antique Japanese wooden statue of Hotei holding a peach in his hand and being accompanied by a child. Beautiful details and patina all around and surface embellished with subtle gilt lacquered decoration. Height: 14.5 cm.

Large Antique Burmese Buddhist Wood Figure of Kinnara Kinnaya 19th-20th C

Really unique antique Burmese wooden statue of kinnara/kinnaya. Originally possibly part of a piece furniture or something similar. Believed to come from the Himalayas, they often watch over the well-being of humans in times of trouble or danger. In Southeast Asian Buddhist mythology, kinnaris, the female counterpart of kinnaras, are depicted as half-bird, half-woman creatures. Height: 29 cm.

Rare Antique Japanese Slip Decorated Moriage Satsuma Vases Early 20th C

Unusual pair of early 20th century Japanese Satsuma ware vases embellished with raised ‘moriage’ slip decoration featuring flowers and various geometric designs. Height: 18 cm.

Large Antique Japanese Blue and White Seto Porcelain Vase With Flowers 20th C EXC

Large antique Japanese blue and white Seto porcelain vase decorated with a typical pattern featuring a variety of flowers and grasses. In great antique condition as photographed. No chips or cracks. Height: 16.5 cm.

Fine Chinese Vintage Handcarved Banded Agate Bowl Tea Cup 20th Century

Finely hand-carved and polished vintage Chinese agate bowl with beautiful banded texture, flared rim and well rounded circular foot. Thinly carved to the point of being translucent. Likely a 20th century example. Diameter: 9.8 cm.

Fine Antique Japanese Meiji Sharkskin Glazed Ishime Yaki Vase by Takeuchi Chubei

Rare antique Japanese Meiji period Ishime-yaki ‘sharkskin’ glazed vase by Takeuchi Chubei (竹内忠兵衛), featuring a bird and flowers set against an unusual yellow background. Base marked in black with typical patent number 專賣特許 二二五二五一五 ‘Patent 2252515’. Height: 12 cm.