An album of twelve erotic pictures, Edo period, 18thcentury. Painted with ink and pigments on silk. The each image is exquisitely depicted throughout the year with some seasonal changes in the scene. The paintings bear a seal, which is quite rare as artists usually remained anonymous when they executed Shunga pictures during Edo period. The seal is recognized as Shunsho school. The inscription on the cover reads “jyunikagetsu emaki ikkan” meaning twelve months painting album - first volume. ...

Two double pages printed in woodblock technique on thin paper. The first depicting a blue bird on a lychee plant from the "Mustard Seed Garden Manual of Painting", Jieziyuan huazhuan, published in 1679 by Wang Gai. The second showing a bird on a fruiting branch, from the "Ten Bamboo Studio Manual of Calligraphy and Painting", Shizhuzai shuhua pu, published by Hu Zhengyan in the early 17th century. These painting manuals were very popular and reprinted many times, here 18th century editions. Cond...

Antique Japanese Bijin-ga depicting young woman in light summer kimono comforting herself with a uchiwa fan, resting in a decorated armrest. Her elegant form is expressed by the combination of detailed painting skill of the artist and beautiful colourful pigments. Circa mid Edo period, 18th -19th Century. Painted with ink and pigments on silk. Signature and seal reads Kagen, yet the artist remains unidentified.

There are some light marks present due to its great age, otherwise the piece ...

A beautiful Thai painting portraying a Jataka tale. A royal chariot of with the future Buddha before he renounced his royal position. At the bottom of the painting four devotees are holding lotus buds perhaps indicative of another time frame. Done with mineral pigments and the most exquisite coloration. This thai painting was part of a Buddhist prayer book. On the backside a message in is beautifully written. Age: 18th-19th century. Size: 11.625"H x 8.625"L

Beautiful antique Chinese embroidered in silk a pair of Mandarin ducks surrounded by beautiful peonies, lotus flowers and other floral elements. Embroidered in beautiful tones of blue, green and gold. Displayed in wooden frame. Age: Size with frame: 18.125"H x 14.625"L

This is a very rare image of baby krishna. He is usually depicted crawling, but this posture where he's trying to put his foot in his mouth is rarely seen. The figure was cast in Gangna-Jumna (two metals) technique. Made in Orissa in the 18th century. Good wear and lovely patina. L. 7 cm. Provenance: private collection Belgium.

Beautiful antique Chinese rank badge. Silk embroidered with bats and clouds and a Kirin on a rock surrounded by waves and flowers. Details in gold threat. Age: 19th century. Size: 12"L x 11"H

Beautiful antique Chinese rank badge all done with gold and silver wrapped threat. Stitched on to silk. Designs of buddhist symbols and clouds and water. Edged in blue silk with black silk ground. Age: 19th century. Size: 14.25"L x 13.25"H

Beautiful antique miniature netsuke cannon form firearm made of bronze with hardwood handle and silver fittings. Nice patina. Small ring on bottom. Measures 2" long. Age: 19th century.

In the centre a sculpture of one of the 24 Tirthankaras. The back plate decorated with small sittimg Tirthankaras and attendants. Made in Karnataka or Maharashtra in the 17th or 18th century. Dimensions: 28x17x8,5 cm. Provenance: private collection Belgium.

Chinese Qing dynasty Yongzheng to Qianlong period round form deep plate decorated in underglaze blue on a white porcelain ground with a central panel of lotus flowers and leaves surrounded by a band of peonies and scrolling foliage extending around the well. A similar band decorates the exterior. The base and foot rim are unglazed. 11” diameter x 2” high. 18th century. Very good overall condition. There are original production flaws along the rim (see enlargement 11). From the private...

Ca. 1720s, early 18th century
Late Kangxi Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
D: 15.5 cm, h: 2.7 cm
Nearly perfect condition: one small chip and typical Kangxi fritting to rim
From an English private collection of 18th century blue and whites


This well painted dish belongs to a group of highly iconic Kangxi blue and whites illustrating scenes from Romance of the Western Chamber. In this dish, the hero Zhang Sheng is rushing on ho...

Ca. 1720s, early 18th century
Late Kangxi Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with overglaze famille verte enamels
D: 22.7 cm
Nearly perfect condition: just one fleabite to rim
From a Belgian collection


A late Kangxi period famille verte plate, delicately enameled with a central scene featuring a bonsai tree growing out of a stylized jardiniere. The carvetto is decorated with a curious motif resembling the French flleur-de-lys.

This plate belongs to ...

Ca. 1720s, early 18th century
Late Kangxi Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with overglaze famille verte enamels
D: 22.4 cm
Nearly perfect condition: just one fleabite to rim
From a Belgian collection


A late Kangxi period famille verte plate, delicately enameled with a central scene featuring a bonsai tree growing out of a stylized jardiniere. The carvetto is decorated with a curious motif resembling the French flleur-de-lys.

This plate belongs to ...

Ca. 1710-20, early 18th century
Kangxi Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
H: 29 cm
Basically perfect: typical Kangxi fritting and fleabites to lid rim
From a Carmel, California estate

This beautifully glazed vase abounds with movement: formally speaking, its scalloped edges and ribbed body plays with light and reflection, all while guiding the eye along fluid contours; the painted floral motifs add to this overall sense of rhythm by cur...

Ca. 1710-20, early 18th century
Kangxi Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
H: 28.2 cm
Body in perfect condition. Cover has typical fritting with small 0.5 x 1.5 piece re-attached.
From a Carmel, California estate

This beautifully glazed vase abounds with movement: formally speaking, its scalloped edges and ribbed body plays with light and reflection, all while guiding the eye along fluid contours; the painted floral motifs add to this ov...

Ca. 1720s, early 18th century
Kangxi Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with overglaze famille verte enamels
D: 21.3 cm
Basically perfect condition: typically Kangxi fritting to rim.
From a French private collection

ca. 1725-35, early 18th century
Yongzheng Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with overglaze famille rose / noire enamels
Saucers- d: 10.4-10.6 cm, tea bowls- d: 6.3-6.5 cm, h: 2.8-2.9 cm
Basically perfect condition, with only tiny fritting to rim
From a Maine estate


As tea drinking became an increasingly aristocratic fad in 18th century Europe, consumers demanded porcelains that properly complimented the refinement of taking tea. Yongzheng period thus saw the...