Horn netsuke of an reclining ox.

In Japan, the ox (ushi) is the second sign of the zodiac. It is considered usefulness and willingness. Reclining, it is the emblem of Sugawara Michizane (845-903), a great scholar, minister of emperor Daigo (897-930) and statesman of the Heian period. Under the pressure of the Fujiwara family, he was driven into exile to the island of Kyûshû and he rode away upon a bull. Unfairly punished, his memory is rehabilitated after his death...

This form of jug called a monk's cap is of Tibetan origin. The model was adopted in China from the beginning of the 15th century and very appreciated. Monks' cap jugs were made of porcelain. They are always of good quality. The example presented here is made of thick bronze (yellow copper alloy). I don't think it's cast but rather hammered bronze.The border of the top in strong relief would indicate a cast bronze. But it is not certain...

Circa 1870s hand carved and highly polished rock crystal and purple amethyst snuff bottle. Carved in good medium relief is a maiden carrying a poled basket with reverse having a flycatcher in the lower right corner amongst a landscape (but it is very hard to make out due to the sheen). In excellent condition, the bottle measures 2 7/8" high and 1 3/4" wide.

Modern Chinese Jade Pendant. Very well carved white celadon jade pendant jewel of a character and his servant. On the other side a text in Chinese characters bearing the apocryphal signature of a great artist of the Ming period. Contemporary Chinese work imitating an 18 ° plate. Good condition. Dimensions approximately 6x4 cm.

Circa 1860, Chinese export green glazed pottery statues of a parrot perched on a sancai glazed rock. In excellent condition, they measure 10.25 inches high, 3.5” wide, 4” deep.

Porcelain dish decorated in cobalt blue representing Buddhai and children. In the background we can see a fireworks rocket.Below a mark of 4 characters. The enamelled edge of brown enamel. Traces of pernettes. Diameter: 295mm (11,6 inches) Good condition,normal wear for old porcelain.

Antique Chinese pair of porcelain candlesticks in the form of two European children. The two curly blonde haired babies sit, each with a peach in one hand and balancing a candle holder on top of their head with the other. Dressed in green and pink gowns. Painted with pink cheeks and cherub-like expressions.

Age: 19th century

Dimensions: 9" high (including pricket) x 3 1/4" wide x 3" deep

Antique Chinese, finely potted, amber-brown glazed ceramic jar, 17th century (late Ming dynasty)...

One precious olive stone carving was depicted as a topic of Martial King Guamgong and his Qitu horse.
It is in good patina and preserved in perfect condition without any defects.
The excellent manual craftsmanship convinced us that it was a piece of art originated from good date.

Height: 3.1cm.

Date: 18/19th centuries, Qing Dynasty.

A pair of vintage Chinese blue and white large ceramic Fu Dogs. The male is holding sphere which represents the world while the female is holding a playful youngling under her paw. They both sit atop their own decorative plinth each draped by a cover made to look woven.

Age: Mid Century (1960's)

Dimensions: Each measures approximately 9" Wide by 23" High by 12 1/4" Deep

Ming dynasty blue and white large plate with blue ground bird and flower motif, good condition please see picture for detail, size: 28 cm diameter.

Antique pair of Chinese Shi (fu-lions). Carved of wood and lacquered red. These traditional guardians were placed on either side of an important door to guard against dangerous spiritual elements and people. They are male (with his paw on a ball) and female (with a cub).

Age: early 20th century

Dimensions: 18 1/4: high x 18" wide x 14" deep. And 18 3/4" high x 19" wide x 15" deep.

A serene QING DYNASTY HAND CARVED GENUINE TURQUOISE DEITY WITH A BABY, ca. 1850 She is draped in long robes fluttering at the sleeves, her hair in a fine chignon. The turquoise of this divine statuette is of high quality, with even coloration. Dimensions without the wooden base are 8 cm x 3.5 cm. Comes with the custom made wooden base.

A very rare 18th Century QING DYNASTY BLUE & WHITE PORCELAIN TEAPOT, WITH INTEGRATED GILDED ELEMENTS. It depicts a multi participant scene in a Chinese Court. The upper part and lid have decorations of flowers and fruit, gilding and a fine red glaze ring around the top cover. The teapot is connected to a grip made of metal alloy with a double hinge. Dimensions including the grip is 9.5" height, excluding the grip it is 6 3/4", diameter 5 1/8" (24/17 cm, 13 cm diameter)...

Cast pewter dropper in the shape of a doe. The animal is lying down, it is hollow and its mouth is pierced with a hole letting the water flow drop by drop. A leg is broken but is easily repairable, we can do this free of charge on request. The pewter seems covered in places with a thin layer of lacquer, or is it an old deposit of smoke, dust and oxides due to age. Probably Chinese work, of undetermined period with precision, but most certainly old. Qing period...

Length: 17 cm (6.8 in)
Height: 11.8 cm (4.7 in)
Depth: 12 cm (4.8 in)
Weight: 720 gms

Petite and fine Chinese lacquered tea caddy; fine gilt decoration throughout; rare small size containing a single zinc can with lids; original key; lock mechanism not working; minor restoration and gilt wear; good condition

Small pink rock crystal teapot. It is carved with 5 dragons cut with a grinding wheel in high relief. One of them serves as a handle, another as a pouring spout and a third as a gripping fretel. The last two are flanked on either side of the teapot. The 5 dragons have a strong cultural significance in Chinese art. Wooden base, finely crafted with stylized dragons. Chinese work from the 20th century, probably from the 1960s. Good condition. 16cm x 12cm

Fine Large Chinese Western Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Ding Tripod (206 BC - AD 8)

This fine example of a painted pottery ding was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). It is a large example of its type, made from a fine-grained grey pottery and relatively highly-fired, having a distinct ring when tapped. The lower part stands on three long curved legs and has two curved square-cup handles on opposing sides...