A stunning QING DYNASTY PAINTING depicting Chinese Beauty XUE BAO CHAI from the famous 18th Century Novel and Masterpiece of Chinese Literature "THE DREAM OF RED MANSIONS" OR "THE DREAM OF THE RED CHAMBER", also known as "THE STORY OF THE STONE", by author CAO XUEQIN. Condition overall good, but painting has a fissure as shown in the photographs, which can easily be restored. Mounted, size: 36" x 30" inches (92 cm. x 76 cm.). This item shipped from USA.

A beautiful example of Oni Shino by world famous Tsukigata Nahiko enclosed in a wooden box signed by his student Ayukai Kogetsu. Wild glazing and a dark burn on the rim define the work, showing reason for this artists great demand. Signed on the base it is 4-1/2 inches (11.5 cm) diameter, 4 inches (10 cm) tall and in excellent condition.
Tsukigata Nahiko (1923-2006) was not only an accomplished ceramic artist, but also a painter, calligrapher, sculptor and musician. Born in Niigata pref...

Group of Four Antique Chinese Rosewood Nesting Tables. Neatly carved chinese design on tops of tables. Beautiful deep dark brown color of wood with tint of red. Perfect condition. Circa 1900 Dimensions: 26" High, 19.25" Wide

Wonderful Chinese Yixing teapot. A light red clay color, with simple and quaint design. Pot is smooth and round, and in beautiful condition. Small spout and looped handle. Impressed seal on bottom, as well as marked on bottom of lid. Teapot includes box. Circa 1920 Dimensions: 7.5" Long from handle to spout 3" High

Beautiful Chinese hardwood 3 piece set including two large horseshoe back arm chairs and a matching rectangular stand, carved with a pierced scrolling vine motif, the heavy golden hardwood has dramatic grain. Possibly Huanghuali hardwood Size of each chair: 39 1/2" high x 29 1/4" wide x 27" deep. Size of stand: 28 1/2" high x 15 3/4" long x 19 3/4" wide.

A pair of superb Tokkuri by Raku Kichizaemon enclosed in the original signed wooden box, each stamped on the base, each unique with one in dark Raku glaze, the other swiped with ash leaving large areas of raw clay exposed. Each one is 16 cm (6 inches) tall and in fine condition. These are by the Kichizaemon X, according to the book Sado Bijutsu Teccho, it is the earliest of his four known stamps.
The Kichizaemon family of potters was established in Kyoto by Chojiro during the Momoyama pe...

An angular pottery form covered in Seto glaze by Kawamoto Taro enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The pierced sides are reminiscent of an oki-goro (an incense burner placed over a dish in which incense burns). It is 18 x 8 x 9 inches (46 x 20 x 23 cm) and in excellent condition, consistent with works dating from the later 80s.
Kawamoto Taro (b 1955) graduated Aichi prefectural art university in 1977. He has been exhibited and awarded at many national and international events i...

Darling Antique Japanese gilt metal pair of hand mirror and brush. Designed with picture of flowers in cloisonné on backs. Flowers are blue with white and yellow, on a black background. The set has matching handles, which display a butterfly fan, palms, and woman holding her mirror at the bottom. Meiji Period: Circa 1910 Dimensions: Mirror- 9.5" Long X 3.5" Wide Brush- 9" Long X 2.75" Wide

This is an extremely rare Japanese cloisonne enamel. It appears to be an early Ando piece. I say this because of the form used and the enamel technique used on this vase. The enameling has characteristics similar to some of the unique signed Kawade pieces with their mottled flowing enamels done in various colors. The enamels also vary from translucent to opaque. The vase is heavy due to the thick enameling. It also displays richer than the images show and look similar to a beautiful piece of da...

Antique Japanese bird mask of Karasu Tengu. This mask represents the legendary creature represented in Japanese folklore, the demon fighters who trained Yoritomo his sword skills. The gold eyes painted on the mask denote the demon character. Back of mask shows artistic carving in the kiri wood, including embossed mark of maker Osaki Kotasu. Late Edo early Meiji Period (circa 19th Century) Dimensions: 6.75" Long, X 6" Wide

Unusually large Japanese bronze vase. Slender middle, with large chrysanthemum flowers climbing and curling around center of vase. Vase has round bottom with tiered gourd shaped base on which flowers bloom. Beautiful detail and deep, even tone to bronze. Top of vase is lined with artistic geometrical pattern. Meiji Period (1868-1912) Dimensions: 29.75" High, 15.5" Width

Calligraphy by the Joseon Dynasty's Last Prime Minister, Lee Wan Yong aka Ildang (1858 - 1926). He was prime minister of Korea in 1906 - 1910. Lee is Korea's most infamous traitor, the "Benedict Arnold of Korea", for signing the Japan-Korea Annexation Treaty in 1910. Connoisseurs begrudgingly acknowledge his great talents as a calligrapher, but the disdain with which he is regarded keeps the demand, and thus the prices of his work very low. Mounted on sky blue silk. Scroll: 74.5 x 17.5 inches, 1...

Kim Young Mi Celadon. The color of this organic form is stunning, and upholds a long tradition of beautiful Korean celadons. Kim Young Mi says, "My ceramic works are a form of meditation - my humble attempts to live in grace like an open vessel, empty and yet full, of giving and receiving." Kim Young Mi's ceramics, with her inner thoughts woven into the clay, are the end results of her meditation. They quietly stir the human heart. They transform ordinary clay into the extraordinary. This piece ...

Kim Young Mi Unglazed Wood-Fired Stoneware. Kim Young Mi subjects these pieces to eight wood-firings, until the ash from the firing has performed all of its organic magic on the surfaces of these living, breathing works of art, giving incomparable texture and color to her nature-loving forms. Kim Young Mi renews the pristine artistic intention of humanity. She says, "My ceramic works are a form of meditation - my humble attempts to live in grace like an open vessel, empty and yet full, of giving...

Qing Dynasty inside painted glass snuff bottle with pink hues and depicting a song bird sitting on a flowering chrysanthemum and scene on other side with rock, vases and tea pot. No visible damage. Lid/stopper not included. 2.5 inches tall...see other snuff bottles in collection.

19th C Japanese Imari porcelain dish featuring 2 shishi lion dogs. In very good condition, no chips, no hairline, etc. Scene in the center has fine gold highlights showing no wear. Measures 9" diameter x 2" deep.

KANGXI BLUE AND WHITE LANDSCAPE BALUSTER JAR (KBW111324)
Ca. 1700-1710s, early 18th century
Kangxi period, Qing dynasty
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue; Jingdezhen ware
Height: 32.3 cm / 12.7 in
Width: 28.4 cm / 11.2 in (at widest point)
From an Allentown, PA estate

A stunning mid Kangxi blue and white baluster jar, featuring a panoramic landscape scene painted in a deep cobalt blue, and covered with a luminous clear glaze.

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Jar with Peaches and Pomegranates (SWC101301)
Ca. 1640-60s, mid- 17th century
Shunzhi / Transitional period, early Qing dynasty
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue & overglaze enamels
H: 14 cm / 5.5 in (with lid); 11.8 cm / 4.6 in (without lid)
From a Manhattan, New York private collection

A charming Transitional Shunzhi period wucai jar, well decorated in the classic peaches and pomegranates pattern. Both fruits are commonly seen on Shunzhi period wucai...