Antique Japanese cloisonne vase with beautiful scene of wind swept blossoming peonies, a colorful array of different butterflies, all on a peach colored ground, rim of foot is decorated with intricate geometric designs, the short neck is decorated with a design of scrolling vines, wonderful movement and form, Meiji Period. Size: 7 1/2" high x 5" wide

Silver Mounted Teapot
ca. 1700 - 1720
Kangxi Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
h: 12.4 cm, w: 14 cm
Perfect condition
From an old private collection, Geneva, Switzerland

Early Chinese porcelain exported to Europe were highly treasured. This teapot's mounting in silver is a testament to its enduring beauty and value. The porcelain body is quite standard for Kangxi blue & white: the pattern is the well known "long Eliza / lange lij...

Incised Dish with Floral Motif
13th century
Yuan - early Ming dynasty
Porcelain with Longquan celadon glaze
d: 26.5 cm
Basically perfect, one very shallow small chip to rim, surface wear
From a Northern California private collection

The main Chinese ceramic for export in the 13th to 14th centuries was the Longquan celadon of Zhejiang province. Glazed in monochrome green, Longquan-type wares have been found in archaeological sites around the world. A larg...

Fahua-type Figure of Guandi
ca. 1500-1550
Mid Ming Dynasty
High fired earthenware with fahua-type glazes
h: 23 cm
Amazing condition: some flakes to glaze, a small chip to base
From the Emile de Ricoles Collection of early Chinese pottery

This piece belongs to a group of 15-16th century wares made in Shanxi province, typically called “fahua”. Made from high-fired earthenware, these pieces were directly painted with lead fluxed glazes to achieve their ...

Lobed Plate with Phoenix, Monkeys, & Flora
ca. 1690-1710
Kangxi Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
d:21.5 cm
Nearly perfect condition: fleabite rim chips (small), fritting; no hairlines, cracks, restorations etc.
From a New York, USA estate

The vortex-like composition of this piece is absolutely fantastic and generates an overall feeling of movement. Kangxi period pieces like this one are amongst the best in the Chinese ceramics t...

Chinese blue and white porcelain Incense Burner or censer, made in later part of 1800's to early 1900's' 3 3/8" high, 7 1/4" diameter, various style of bands in underglaze blue, unglazed area inside half way down to the bottom. Black ink writings on the bottom under the thick white glaze round dot, about 3/4" wide. No damage or restoration.

Beautiful small Chinese jade carving of a seated goose clutching a leafy sprig in its beak. Lovely detail all over. The jade is of gray-green matrix with light inclusions. Age: 19th century. Size: 2.25" width.

Antique Chinese purple hued agate censor. The base and lid are carved with a scrolling foliate design on two oblong registers. The base has bird-like head handles with loose rings. The censor has scrolling foliate handles with loose rings. The top has simple vine like handles with loose rings. The lid is topped with a dragon. The agate has natural white and yellow/brown inclusions. It measures 15.5" tall, the base measures 8" tall, the top 7.75" tall.

Antiquq Persian Afshar style rug hand knotted from wool.The Afshar were a preeminent nomad tribe who crafted high quality rugs. The two stepped medallions in the center is one of their typical designs. It measures 6'5" by 4'4".

Antique hand knotted wool kazak style rug. The rug has a cream colored ground with a central red medallion that has pairs of arrow-like lines crossing through it. It is flanked by a blue and red bordered medallion on each side. The ground is decorated with flowers and other small ornaments. The border has three registers: a blue band with a cream and red bordered floral scrolling design, a red band with blue 8 point stars and cream colored icons, and a cream band with a blue bordered by red ...

Antique hand knotted Persian wool rug made in the yomud style. It has deep burgundy colors with blue, white, orange and red accents in the pattern. One corner has a braided slipped knot made of the fringe. Late 19th early 20th (Circa 1900). It measures 12'6" by 7'2".

Up for sale is a very large antique chinese red silk tapestry brocaded with polychrome peonies & vines, and gold thread shadows, Qianlong period. The panel is made up of 2 pieces from a yardage, each about 27" wide, and that explains why there is a seam in the middle; the panel backed with light yellow silk. Overall is in excellent condition, no wear or fraying, no stains, colors are bright. Please ask if you have any question or need a close-up pictures. Measurements: 53" x 82" ( 135cm x 208cm ...

Lobed Lidded Jar with the Eight Immortals
ca. 1800-1840
Jiaqing / Daoguang Period, Qing dynasty
Porcelain with overglaze famille rose enamels
h: 25.7 cm, d (at widest point): 21 cm
Very good condition: chips to jar rim, one deep chip partially filled. No hairlines, cracks, or restorations.
From a Midwest, USA private collection

This interesting jar dates to the early 19th century, and features the eight immortals in molded relief. Its enamels are quite br...

Large Imperial “Birthday” Plate
Late 19th century
Guangxu Period, Qing dynasty
Porcelain with overglaze famille rose enamels
d: 26 cm / 10.24 inches
One rim chip filled
From a MA, USA collection

This plate was likely fired for a birthday celebration at the imperial Guangxu court. Its border with the vastly different renditions of the Chinese "longevity" character is absolutely amazing.

Molded Dish with Floral Design
ca. 1690-1710s
Kangxi Period, Qing dynasty
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
d: 14.5 cm
Perfect condition
From the collection of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Buhl Ford III, of Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan

Silver Mounted Meiping Vase
ca. 1690-1720
Kangxi Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
h: 15 cm
Perfect silver mounted condition
From an old private collection, Geneva, Switzerland

Early Chinese porcelain exported to Europe were highly treasured. This small vase's mounting in marvelously worked silver is a testament to its enduring beauty and value. The porcelain body is quite standard for Kangxi blue & white: the pattern is the well ...

Plate with Banana Leaves
ca. 1700-1720
Kangxi Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
d: 22.7 cm
Nearly perfect condition: 1 cm shallow chip to corner
From a Maryland, USA private collection

This unusual plate features stylized banana leaves with floral sprays and a diaper border. For a plate in the same pattern, see British Museum Franks.433.+

Susancai Statuette of Guanyin in a Rocky Grotto
ca. 1890-1920
Late Qing dynasty to Republic period
Porcelain with Sancai glazes
h: 25 cm, w (at widest point): 17.5 cm
Damage to Guanyin’s pedestal, tip of rocky grotto with old repair, traces of old glue under base and under guanyin (can be removed)
From a Pennsylvania, USA collection

This statuette is finely shaped and quite heavy. Its placing of Guanyin within a rocky grotto supported by a plinth echoe...