19th century
Late Qing dynasty
Porcelain with molded relief & celadon glaze
h: 23 cm
Perfect condition (the tiny, shallow chip to inner footrim is practicaly nothing)
From a MA, USA collection

This vase is of a fine, stately hexagonal shape, molded with archaic kuilong designs reminiscent of ancient Chinese bronze work. The celadon glaze is delicate in its greenish-blue shade, and quite thick. The paste is also quite good for 19th century.

This is a very old possibly antique jade bead

this is a brass tea pot from the 19th century

Arai Yoshimune
Pine Beach by Moonlight
From the Hasegawa Night Scenes series.
Date: 1910s. Printed 1938-1960.
Size: Chuban. Approximately 11.0 x 8.0 inches.
Publisher: Nishinomiya Yosaku
Condition: Excellent with slight waviness at top margin.
- A rarely encountered night scene design.

A hand carved antique wooden mask of Tenko or the nine-tailed Kuuko, heavenly White Fox (kitsune) which do good, wrapped in a modern silk bag and enclosed in an antique black lacquered wooden box. The mask is roughly 21-1/2 x 17 x 20 cm (8-1/2 x 7 x 8 inches) and in excellent condition. A cartouche bearing the artists signature can be seen inside the black lacquer within. The Fox has many roles in Japanese Folklore. First it is a symbol of fortune and bounty, and guards Shinto Shrines as Ina...

A very fine Chinese Gilt hairpin from late Qing, very intricate and fine work with flora and bird, underlying material is silver then gilding done in those era.

Chinese Gilt hairpin set with real jade and oriental pearl, from Qing Dynasty

Chinese Qing Dynasty Gilt hairpin with very green burma Jadeite, it is rare and fine gilt hairpin ornament worn by chinese courtesan or noble lady, just like the Kingfisher jewelery from Qing era

Perfectly formed characters eschew the virtues of the scholar life and way of tea through the Gyokusen Chaka (Song of Tea) decorating this masterpiece of calligraphy and design by Miura Chikusen enclosed in the original signed wooden box. Books have been written upon the subject of this poem centering on the experience of a Tang dynasty recluse reaching Daoist enlightenment through the drinking of seven cups of tea. The bowl is 17 cm (7 inches) diameter, 10 cm (4 inches) tall and in fine condi...

Beautiful two section Kiri wood Fukushima Isho Tansu (clothing chest), safe with two drawers behind, frame Hinoki wood, heavy iron square locks and "C" shape handles. Age Meiji Period c.1900. Size: 42.75" height x 35.75" length x 16.75" width

A dramatic basin brutalized by the elements by Shigaraki Master Tsujimura Shiro enclosed in the original signed wooden box. Representative of this artists work, the lip has split with heat, one edge blasted off, and the entire charred and buried in ash. The dish measures 7.5 cm (3 inches) deep, 29 cm (12 inches) diameter and is in excellent condition.
Tsujimura Shiro was born in Nara in 1947, and began his steps into the art world as an oil painter. While living at a Buddhist temple he...

Massive antique Japanese fu-dog temple carving made of keyaki (Elm) wood. Wonderful expression, beautifully weathered. Highly carved with flowing mane. Age: Edo Period. 200+ years old. Size: 26"L x 17"H x 13.5" W

Mid 18th century
Early Qianlong period, Qing dynasty
Porcelain with overglaze famille rose enamels
d:22.5 cm
Perfect condition
From a Belgian collection

An antique walking cane or parasol handle. Made of silver decorated with two dragons chasing the flaming pearl among clouds. Top with monogram. Unmarked, tested silver. Condition: top slightly dented. Dimension: total length: 30.6 cm.

Early 20C Chinese Famille Rose Wucai Vase with Flying Fu Dog Beast

It is 17.6 inches (44.7cm) tall by 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide. It weighs 7.1 lb.

It has hairline cracks at the sides and base. There are also chips at the base and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Exceptional Chinese highly carved cabinet made entirely of solid Huanghuali wood, carved with vases and flower arrangements, scrolling vines and key fret motif, two compartments closed with cabinet doors, three small drawers in the middle. Republic Period.

Size: 76.75" height x 35.375" length x 15.75 deep.

Early 18th century
Yongzheng period, Qing dynasty
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
h: 22 cm
Perfect condition (rim fritting commensurate with period)
From a Swedish collection


This blue and white Yongzheng period plate conveys an overall auspicious message. The pairing of the sparrows (painted next to the tree) with the sun means "to see happiness daily", while the two deers express "the road to success" (deer in Chinese is a homynom for "path" or "ro...

The reliquary monument, the drum finely carved with flower patterns. stylized lotus petals on the dome. The inserted finial consisting of a four-tiered umbrella superstructure. This fine piece is 1 Ft (31 cms) tall. Acquired by the gallery in late 2012 from an HK auction house. Estimated value U$D 3000 / 3700