A richly illustrated Chinese book with 10 silk paintings about the story of the red chamber. The features of this album are nothing less than remarkable, hand made paper with the paintings hand painted on very fine silk. The story is written in both Chinese and English, the typeface is the much older type dating to the 1930's. The album is handmade after the oriental fashion. The name of the artist is clearly advertised by seal chop, and is not a studio chop, which is featured on the strip on th...

Japanese young male Doll with Samurai hair cut, 3 5/8" high, 5 1/2" wide, 3" deep, with wearing brocade silk garment and lacquered on the carved wooden head, hands and face. The face of young male is incredibly fine and shows he is a young male. No damages.

Japanese Male Doll with Samurai hair cut, 3 5/8" high, 4 3/4" wide, 3" deep, wearing brocade silk garment. The expression of his face is very well executed and lacquered on the carved wood. The condition is very good.

Three(3) Japanese Hina Dolls, Meiji period, 9 1/4" to 6 1/4" high, 4 3/4" to 5 1/2" wide, 3" deep, with humorous face expressions were very well executed, carved out of the wood and lacquered, all have glass eyes. Each guys wearing silk garment and hat. Three(3) pieces of accessories came with doll set and the condition is good except silk garments are stained slightly with age and one(1) hat has loose rope.

Two very rare and large Canton enamel vases on the original wooden stands with lovely rich patina and bright well painted scenes of the Chinese goddess Chang'e. These quatrefoil vases enables the owner to change the scenes at will by merely turning the vase to a different panel. This is rare to find in Chinese vases of the period. These date to the late 19th C. One of the stands are inscribed 'China' with a backwards 'N' to help authenticate period. Both vases are in excellent, unretouched con...

A small sized Kutani ware censer decorated with motif of chrysanthemums and calligraphy inscribed on a circular base and on the lid's hand scroll like design,all the work meticulously executed by hand. On one sides of the censer is a small detailed calligraphy of the entire poetry collection of the Manyoshu and Shinkokinshu. On the side with the silvery circular design are two poems, one from the Manyoshu, composed by Otomo no Yakamochi reads: In the garden, among the bamboo groves, the bush war...

A finely decorated cloisonne censer with motif of flowers of the four seasons combined with flowers, scrolling vines, and dragon and phoenixes set in a design often seen in traditional bronze censers. The distinct colors, attention to detail, and the golden shine is often seen in Meiji period cloisonne. Age: Meiji Period Size: Height: 5.5" Diameter: 3.75"

Antique Japanese small iron and mixed metal damascene vase, design of grape vines on shoulders and base, two reserves one with a scene of birds and flowers the other with huts near water and fishermen in boat, neck is decorated with chrysanthemum mon, underside has two character inlaid chartouche, with the name, Asai. Meiji Period. Size: 4 5/8" high x 2 1/8" wide diameter

A wonderful example of funerary gifts, these pottery horses with glazed and cold painted decoration. The heads are detachable. Both horses are in excellent condition without traces of repair. Hight 30 cm. China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).

Antique Chinese enameled porcelain famile rose vase decorated all the way around with a charming scene of beautiful maidens in garden setting near a weeping willow tree and decorative rock formations beside a river, baluster shaped vase, red four character mark: Shao wen tang. Republic Period. Size: 17 3/4" high x 9" wide diameter.

A Chinese Porcelain Jar and Cover profusely decorated with "Famille Rose" (Falangxi) enamels. This item was made in China in the late 19th or early 20th Century, circa 1880-1920, during either the late Qing or the early Republic periods. Condition: excellent - no damages and no restoration. 15cm (6 inches) high.

19/20世纪珐琅彩开光花草莲子罐带盖 约1880-1920
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An antique three-strand Coral Necklace or Choker with a 14K Gold clasp, Natural Pearls and finely crafted Gold Beads. This item was made (possibly in China for the European market) in the late Victorian or Edwardian period, circa 1890-1910. Condition: very good, with no losses. Length 39cm; neck size 35.5cm; weight 42.4 grams

红珊瑚、珍珠及14K金三连圈项链 约1890-1910
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Unique Burmese Gilded Bronze Buddha with Human Face and an Inscription that winds around the circumference. 10 inches, 25.5 cm.

Burmese Bronze Buddha with Movable Left Hand. 16.5 inches, 42 cm.

Description:

A white-glazed incense burner was mold in stem foot.
Wheel-turned in flat circular rim and with trumpet foot, this porcelain ware was in form of the characteristic metal counterpart of the dated periods or earlier.
It was in perfect condition with only one minute dent on the rim. It was caused before glazing.
Obvious burial characteristics were preserved for verification.
An old auction tag was kept.

Date: Northern Song Dynasty, 960-1127.

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Antique Onggi Water Jar (Muldok) from Gyeongsang Province with a beautiful dark brown color. 15.5w x 9h inches, 39.5w x 23 cm. Onggi are the most 'Korean' of Korean pots. All words related to onggi are of pure Korean origin, not based on Chinese characters. They are a beautiful form of Korean folk art.

Antique Onggi Water Jar (Mul Tongi) from Gangwon Province with lovely finger-painted designs. The potter creates the whimsical designs by running his finger (or thumb) through the still-wet glaze. 14.5w x 14.5h inches, 37w x 37h cm (the width includes the handles). Onggi are the most 'Korean' of Korean pots. All words related to onggi are of pure Korean origin, not based on Chinese characters. They are a beautiful form of Korean folk art.

Antique Onggi Grain Jar from Chuncheong Province with charming finger-paintings of stylized orchids (nancho) and dragon (yong kurim) and hand-pinched 'dragon lines' (yong tti) and rings (son tti). The potter creates his free-hand and whimsical 'paintings' by running his finger (or thumb) through the still-wet glaze. The orchids are a symbol of modesty and purity, and the dragon is an ancient guardian, protecting the grain in the jar that will provide important nutrition to the family as a staple...