This generously proportioned chawan (13.5cm in diameter) shows nice age, especially around the kodai, and likely dates from early Edo (several hundred years old). The base is unglazed showing the molded clay, contrasting nicely with the jet black glaze which displays a slight purplish hue when held to the light. The soft sheen of the Raku glaze overlying rippled and shaved clay gives this bowl a distinct presence.

A tradition dating from the mid-16th century, Raku teabowls are made...

A porcelain plate painted in shades of under glaze cobalt blue, in traditional Chinese taste, depicting two ducks swimming on a pond surrounded with aquatic plants. On the base is a six character reign mark of the Kangxi emperor within a double circle which reads "Da Qing Kangxi Nian Zhi" ("Great Qing Kangxi Year Made). This plate was made in the late 17th Century, circa 1690, during the reign of the Kangxi emperor (1662-1722). Unusually for a 'Mark and Period' piece this plate is a European ...

Japanese Stone Nyoirin Bodhisattva Sculpture, Edo period, before 1800, 21" high, 10 1/2" wide, 6 1/2" deep, one(1) arm on the knee seated position. There are some small nicks on the edges.

Japanese Stone Jizo Bosatsu Sculpture, Edo period before 1800, 17" high, 8" wide, 5 1/2" deep, weather worn and peaceful Statue.

A Japanese palace scene painted by an unknown painter of the Tosa School, circa 17th century.

The Tosa School was founded in the Muromachi Period of the 15th century, and its painting was devoted to the aristocracy and its lifestyle.

Painted in pigments including silver leaf and black lacquer on paper. The fan is mounted on a paper backing sheet.

Approximately 49 cm. maximum length. 18.2 cm. width. Generally in good condition, wrinkled corners. A few extraneous m...

Signed by the 13th Iemoto (tea master) of Omotesenke, Sokuchusai (1901-1979) this exceptional tea bowl bears the poetic name Asahi or “Morning Sun.” Brilliant ochre and ash hues highlight molten swirls and dynamic features. This bowl has exceptional keshiki, or “ceramic landscape.“

Bizen’s distinctive and easily recognizable style originated in Okayama (south-western Japan) and has a long history. It is well-known as one of the 6 ancient Japanese kilns, established over a...

Chinese Export Nanking pattern Porcelain Blue and White Vase with chicken skin bumpy surface finish, Ca. 1790, 9 3/4" high, 1 7/8" diameter-top rim, 3 1/4" diameter-bottom rim, 4 1/2" wide-widest part, typical underglaze crispy nice blue Nanking pattern, scholars, pagodas, sampans in the lake with willow tree and bridge in two(2) large window on both sides, separated with smaller pagoda pictures inside two(2) separate windows, separated with chicken skin bumpy finish. Underglaze blue floral d...

Stunning Chinese carved double Dragon Mother of Pearl Shell table display Plaque, Ca. 18th century, 8" high, 8 1/2" wide, 1 1/2" high/deep, with beautifully detailed 3 dimensional carving, double Dragon chasing "Happiness" Chinese Character in the center, the face, eye balls, claws and scales are delicately detailed and painstakingly carved. The backside is plain, somewhat rough less polished than front and light purplish natural colors in upper area areas, and the carved bottom area is thicker...

A rare LAOTIAN BRONZE BUDDHA IN DEEP MEDITATION (MARA VIJAYA). Difficult to find genuine Bronze Buddhas from Laos as most were made of wood because of the high cost and especially in this pose/position. Very good condition overall, late 18th Century. Size: 23.3 cm. x 12.6 cm. (9.25" x 4.75"inches). Origin: Private Collection Laos. RARE!

Here is one of the most important chawans of our collection: rounded wan shaped tea bowl with high foot of the bamboo node style in the typical O-Ido shape. The light, little coarse clay with enclosures is expertly thrown and full glazed - with the exception of the foot - with a transparent glaze of wood ash with some feldspar over a white engobe - in the style of Korean kohiki chawan (unglazed area on the outer wall is a typical feature found on many kohiki chawans).

The glaze sho...

A very rare finely painted porcelain teapot decorated on each side with a scene depicting a scholar in a garden landscape. This item was made in China in the early 18th Century, probably during the reign of the Yongzheng emperor (1723-1735) . Condition - there is an 18th Century ( European) replacement handle; there is a chip to the spout and one to the cover (see enlargements 7and 8); there is a chip to the foot rim and an associated crack which runs across the base and 5cm up one side (please...

Lobed Kangxi Blue and White Dish
Date: c. 1700-10, early 18th century | Kangxi Period, Qing Dynasty
Materials: Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
Diameter: 15.4 cm
Height: 3.4 cm
Provenance: From Washington DC metropolitan area estate

Description: A lovely small Kangxi period blue and white dish, of molded lobed form with a scalloped mouth rim to imitate the shape of a flower, and painted with flower sprigs in the central well, with the cavetto radiati...

Yongzheng Famille Rose Square Vase
Date: Early 18th century | Yongzheng period, Qing dynasty
Materials: Porcelain with overglaze famille rose enamels
Height: 30.7 cm
Width: 10.3 cm
From a Yarmouth, MA estate

A lovely and rare 18th century Yongzheng period famille rose four-sided vase, featuring four panels of carnation floral sprigs against a white ground, all framed by a border of floral scrolls against a famille noire black ground. Interestingly, the...

Qianlong Export Famille Rose Tureen
Date: c. 1750 - 60s | Qianlong Period, Qing Dynasty
Materials: Porcelain with overglaze famille rose enamels and underglaze cobalt blue
Width: 27 cm
Height: 10.5 cm
Provenance: From a Woodstock, Georgia estate

Description: a charming little covered Chinese export porcelain tureen, dating to the 1750 - 60s Qianlong period, painted with underglaze cobalt blue in the Canton "willow" pattern, and decorated with overglaze f...

Qianlong Famille Rose Figural Export Vase
Date: c. 1790 - 1800 | Qianlong Period, Qing Dynasty
Materials: Porcelain with overglaze Canton famille rose enamels
Height: 30 cm
Width (at widest point): 15 cm Provenance: From a Connecticut estate

Description: A splendidly decorated c. 1790s Qianlong period export vase, the porcelain body made in Jingdezhen, but the enameling work done by artisans in Canton. The lobed quatrefoil pipa-lute shaped body is augmented b...

KANGXI YIXING TEAPOT (QYX111603)
Date: c. 1700-20s, early 18th century | Kangxi period, Qing dynasty
Materials: Red stoneware; Yixing zisha clay
Length (from end to end): 17.4 cm
Height: 10 cm
Provenance: From a Dutch Netherlands private collection

A classic Kangxi period yixing zisha teapot, slab-casted in a hexagonal shape with ribbed, bulging sides. Even the spout is matched with six facets. The body is appliqué-decorated with molded ruishou lions playin...

Large Kangxi Floral Bowl (KWC091316)
Date: c. 1700-1720, early 18th century | Kangxi period, Qing Dynasty
Material: Porcelain with overglaze famille verte enamels
Diameter: 20 cm
Height: 8.6 cm

Description: A gorgeous lobed lotus-like shape with a scalloped mouth rim, and decorated with eight different panels of seasonal flowers to the exterior, while simple floral sprays cover the interior. The quality of the enamels is bright and intense, and the gla...

A very rare round tea stand made of huanghuali with an insert burl wood top by a round stretcher and the splay legs ended in "Lin Zi" head feet. Age: Early 19th century.