Chinese Carved Agate Lamp Finial, Ca. 1940, hardware is for old and new size both, 2 1/2" high, 1 5/8" x 1 3/8" x 1/4" thick, thick carving design on both sides, the condition is good.

Japanese Porcelain Jar Top, cover for Vase or Jar. Cobalt Blue underglaze design of floral and Bamboo with large high blue knob. 5" high, 4 1/2 diameter-outer maximum, 2 1/2" diameter-inner rim(jar diameter must be larger than 2 1/2"), the condition is good.

Six(6) Japanese Ceramic Tea Cups, various shape and design, 3 1/2" high, they are all in good condition.

A Chinese export lacquer dish dating from the early 19th century, circa 1820.

Approximately 16 cm diameter. Good condition generally with just some minuscule flakes to the black lacquer on the back and light wear from use.

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A beautiful Antique Thai Hand Made Silver Box (acid tested), 19th Century, decorated with very fine palm leaf and curl designs. Weight 43 gr. Size: height 5 cm x 8 cm diameter. Good condition.

An unusual round, antique Thai genuine Silver Box (acid tested) with intricate scrolling work with flowers and foliage. The base also has a large medallion. 19th Century. Size: height 4 cm. x 7 cm. diameter. Weight: 45 gr.

A beautiful genuine Shan State (Burma)Hand Made Silver Box with intricate décor. Base has a large Flower Medallion, 19th Century. Size: height 4.5 cm. x 6 cm. diameter. Weight: 44 gr.

The size of Washi Canister : 6" High x 3" Dia.
This is rare Japanese Washi wrapped tin Tea Canister. It is about 50 - 60 years old. The design of Washi (Japanese paper) has very intricately designed and printed by woodblock or silkscreen printing method, but not offset lithograph. It has printed with several colors. Inside canister with jade color synthetic made knob. The cover and main body match the design perfectly. Please note white designs are more standing out in the photo because of...

Chinese 19th Century Glazed Stoneware Shipwreck Jar

Many years ago we bought a small group of jars of this type. We were told they dated to the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279) and had been in storage, having several years earlier been recovered from a shipwreck off Thailand. To the base of each jar is written an inventory number (we were told around 200 of these jars were excavated but how accurate this is, we do not know). Around the neck of each jar is a cardboard label (with a rusting metal...

Chinese 19th Century Glazed Stoneware Shipwreck Jar

Many years ago we bought a small group of jars of this type. We were told they dated to the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279) and had been in storage, having several years earlier been recovered from a shipwreck off Thailand. To the base of each jar is written an inventory number (we were told around 200 of these jars were excavated but how accurate this is, we do not know). Around the neck of each jar is a cardboard label (with a rusting metal...

Rare Chinese Yuan Dynasty Small Pottery Bucket

This unusual object, a pottery model of a bucket, was made during the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368). Black, or dark grey, pottery objects dating to the Yuan Dynasty are not widely known. They are found in the northern provinces, particularly Gansu province in the north-west.

This item is quite heavily-potted and fairly highly-fired with a smooth burnished surface. Adhering to the inner surface are the remains of ancient root/plant growths f...

Chinese Qing / 19th Century Blue & White Porcelain Dish - Shou & Crabs

This porcelain dish was made during the 19th century and, according to the old paper label stuck to its reverse, was found in the Philippines. We are sure this is accurate as this type of dish is found around south-east Asia so was very likely made for export. The underglaze blue design features in its centre the "Shou" character (meaning longevity / long life), surrounded by three crabs, the crab representing prosperity ...

Ancient Chinese Buddhist Pottery Amulet - Ming Dynasty

This is one of a group of moulded pottery tablets that we bought about twenty years ago. They are made from a relatively high-fired pottery and some have a surprising amount of detail.hey were made as amulets and votive offerings and were reported to have been excavated from the foundations of an ancient Buddhist temple, where originally many would have been placed to ensure the success of the temple. We find it quite difficult to date t...

Ancient Chinese Buddhist Pottery Amulet - Ming Dynasty

This is one of a group of moulded pottery tablets that we bought about twenty years ago. They are made from a relatively high-fired pottery and many have a surprising amount of detail. They were made as amulets and votive offerings and were reported to have been excavated from the foundations of an ancient Buddhist temple, where originally many would have been placed to ensure the success of the temple. We find it quite difficult to date...

Artist: Uchima (Aohara) Toshiko (1918-2000). Aohara would marry the renowned artist Ansei Uchima.
Scene: Girl in Costume.
Image area: 5.5 x 3.5 inches. A woodblock print tipped at the top to original cardstock.
Bears the "Aohara" seal.
Publisher: Kyoto Hanga-In.
Condition: Excellent.

Artist: Takahashi Tasaburo (b. 1904)
Scene: Girl Before Christmas Tree. Posed like Japanse doll on platform.
Image area: 5.5 x 3.5 inches. A woodblock print tipped at the top to original cardstock.
Date: Early 1950s.
Publisher: Kyoto Hanga-In.
Condition: Excellent. Please see photo for message inside.

Five(5) Chinese Ivory Clasps for necklace, 1" long, 3/8" diameter, screw 2 pieces together, all in good condition. Imported to U. S. prior to 1980.

Chinese large Hardwood carved Display Stand, 2" high, 10" wide-inside rim with cut corners outside square base, and 15" wide corner to corner-maximum width, stand is carved out of one piece of wood including curved four(4) feet, the condition is good, no damage. One(1) extra stand same size is available. I also have 9" diameter-inside rim is available.