A large and finely cast Chinese bronze censer and cover modelled as a seated qilin looking back over its shoulder, the unusual saddle-shaped cover with a short funnel for the exit of smoke. Qing dynasty, 18th century. 34 cms high. Good condition with a good old patina.

Circa 1880, Chinese red cinnabar circular box with stand. The box is presented on a carved wood stand having several coats of cinnabar lacquer, giving it the appearance of a solid carved cinnabar stand. Extremely well done and deeply carved, the scene depicts a well known Chinese story about Kuan Ti’s defense of Lin Bang's wife before the advance of Hsian Yu. Please note the beautifully carved horse. In excellent condition, the box including stand measures 5.5" diameter x 5.5" high. The b...

Width approximately 17 cm (across the handles). More pictures and description are available. In good condition.

Japanese iron teapot with bronze lid.

Age: Japan, Meiji Period, 19th Century
Size: Height 19.8 C.M. / Width 17.3 C.M. / Diameter 15.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

A very unusual lacquered Jubako stacking box in the shape of a water cauldron made for serving food at events and celebrations. It is finshed with metallic textured silver-black lacquer simulating old iron. The lid and base are shiny black lacquer, the interior coated in festive red. Cranes and turtles, symbols of longevity, populate the inside in gold. It is 20.5 cm (8 inches) diameter and comes enclosed in an age darkened period wood box titled Kamagata Kashiki. There are two repairs to the...

Burmese alabaster Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base, with lacquered and inlay of colorful glass pieces on the headband.

Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Size: Height 58 C.M. / Width 45.5 C.M. / Depth 22 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail...

1900's Japanese Kutani Vase with Samurai Marked

It is 9.5 inches (24.2 cm) tall by 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) wide. It is 1.5 Lb.

It has mild rubbing golds, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Amazing boro sodenashi (sleeveless) noragi, whose ground cloth as well as mending patches are mostly vegetable indigo dye cotton cloth. Some of sashiko yarns are indigo dye hemp. Late 19th century. It is from Niigata prefecture. W:62cm, L:80cm

Height approximately 44 cm. Some of the glaze on the rim peeled off. In good condition.

The poem accompanying the artwork on this antique scroll reads: Fishing little trout—Precious drops of dew glisten—Flowing with the blossoms—The mountains and rivers of spring ( Rengetsu, age 78 ). A rather later and mature work by Rengetsu, this piece was created right as Edo ended and Meiji began, marking a major turning point in Japanese history and culture.

Ōtagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875) was born into a Samurai family but soon after adopted by the Ōtagaki fam...

Height: 6.4 cm (2.6 in)
Width: 3.6 cm (1.4 in)
Depth: 3.3 cm (1.3 in)

Excellent Chinese carved snuff bottle in the shape of a gourd; shou symbols to the front; good condition

Authentic 1858 coloured antique steel engraving of Jawahar Singh and his entourage from the watercolour attributed to William Carpenter in the Kapany collection. Inscription on reverse dated circa 1845. Image size 32x22 cm. Laid down on card. Image in good condition, background card with creases and tears. Examples of sales of this engraving can be found on abe books. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide with insurance.

You rarely see 19th Century Korean tiger paintings offered for sale anymore, especially in excellent condition like this one. The last time we had one was 15 years ago, and it will probably be at least that long until have another one to offer. When they do come up in auctions now, they sell for five figures. That's because there is nothing anywhere like Joseon Era Korean tiger folk paintings. Tigers in Korean paintings are not ferocious. They are humorous and full of personality. And each one i...

An antique Chinese cabinet made of Jumu wood. Original brass hardware mounts. Two side by side drawers with hinged doors opening to a spacious storage compartment.

Age: 19th Century

Dimensions: 35 3/8" Wide by 31 3/4" High by 22" Deep

An antique Chinese cabinet made of Huanghuali wood and marble. Original brass mounts including the stylized lantern style pulls. Scholarly decorative cutouts of a vase, a jar, a gourd, etc. with a marble backing.

Age: 19th Century

Dimensions: 38 1/2" Wide by 34 3/8" High by 23 3/4" Deep

An antique Japanese Kotansu (personal storage chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware and aged patina finish. Warabite style handles. Straight dovetail Japanese joinery and hardened wood nails were incorporated into its design. Five drawers with a hinged security door that behind hides two small drawers.

Age: Meiji Period (1880-1890)

Dimensions: 29 1/4" Wide by 26 3/8" High by 15" Deep

An antique Japanese Sendai Tansu in a rare 2 section design made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware with Urushi lacquer finish. Rounded Mokko style handles with Chrysanthemum lock plates surrounded by an arabesque leaf pattern. Four large drawers with a hinged security door that hides two small drawers.

Age: Meiji Era (1870-1880)

Dimensions: 46" Wide by 43 1/8" High by 17 3/8" Deep

Round in shape in the spirit of a kobako, this rare box in 2 parts in fundame lacquer represents a butsudan (small portable temple) inside which there are, very finely carved, a Buddha on the lotus and 2 apsaras. On the lids lotus leaves seem to fly.