19th Century Chinese Canton Enamel Cup & Saucer with Plum flower

The cup is 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) tall by 2 inches (5.1 cm) wide. The saucer is 0.95 inch (2.4 cm) tall by 4.3 inches (11 cm) wide. They are 85.5 gram.

They have rubbing of gold, and surface wears and scratches. The cup has hairline cracks, chips and missing enamel (as seen in the photos).

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Like many pottery traditions in Japan, Karatsu takes its name from the city where it originated. As early as the 15th century, Korean potters heavily influenced the development of this form—helping to endow it with the earthy, simple, and natural qualities it is so appreciated for. This particular piece has minimalistic paintings in ferrous pigment and the distinction of a rare and interesting gold repair known as maki-e. As you can see it is quite attractive and a very involved an...

A rare blue and white cup or tea-bowl with well balance potted, decorated with nicely "three friends of winter" to exterior and within double circle to interior. Da Ming Xuan De Nien Zhe six characters mark within double circle. Ming Dynasty 15th Century. Condition with a chip and associated hairline, otherwise is good condition, no any chip, no any crack and free from any restoration. Diameter: 9,5 cm and Height: 5 cm.

Nephrite hookah stem ring with gold inlay. The jade is deeply carved with grooves that are filled with hammered pure gold. Simple decoration of stylized flowers and leaves, probably tulips. Ottoman Empire, circa 1650–1750. This cylinder was probably an intermediate element between the stem and the mouthpiece, probably made of amber. Good condition, no restoration. Some missing inlays visible in photos. Length: 59 mm Diameter: 20 mm

Here we see a beautiful example of Korean blue-grey pottery from centuries past. At some point it was brought to Japan, so we can safely assume that it was expropriated during the Edo period, likely 200-300 years previously. The piece was at some point broken into 6 pieces and meticulously repaired using the iconic Japanese gold joinery process known as “kintsugi.” Repairs of this caliber indicate this piece was highly prized and perceived to be of great importance. Rather large ...

The Size of Makuri Painting Image: 10" W x 53 3/8" L
The scroll　Size : 14 1/2” x 70 1/4”
Artist: Seki Nao
Signed by Artist : Seki Nao with his chop seal.
Medium: Sumi and Wa-enogu(Japanese water color)
The title: Kijyaku (Happy Sparrows)、written on outside.
The condition of scroll: excellent on painting, no stain
neither torn. Scroll background with some deteriorated edge.
as photographed which are three places.
The year of Work: during end of ...

A beautiful example of Korean antique pottery, hailing from the Korean peninsula this exquisite yet humble vase displays a white slip glaze with hints of blue/ grey. Representative of the period, this glaze was often achieved at very high temperatures with ash from the wood and the intense heat of the fire vitrifying into a very resilient coating that keeps these pieces looking well-preserved even after a lifetime of use. The top of the vessel would have broken, possibly some centuri...

Indian stag antler carving of a mother and a child on her laps. Possibly Parvati and Ganesha. Ganesha’s head is worn out, so the trunk is barely visible, but his ears are large and obviously are not those of a human. The sculpture captures the nurturing and maternal bond between a mother and her child, a theme celebrated in Hindu mythology. With stand 3 ¾” tall. Without stand: 2 ¾” x 2” x 1 ¼’’.

Fine Buddhist Hanging Scroll depicting Kannon Bodhisattva (Guanyin)

Polychrome painting on paper mounted as a scroll, Japan, likely late Edo to early Meiji period (19th century).
A serene depiction of Kannon, the Bodhisattva of Mercy, seated in meditation upon a lotus pedestal rising from a rocky base. The figure is rendered in delicate mineral pigments with gold highlights, wearing flowing white robes and an ornate crown depicting a small seated Amitabha Buddha. The compositio...

A celadon bowl recovery from deep sea water at South Sulawesi of Selayar Island. Condition with minor flaked chips to mouth rim, no any chip, no any crack and free from any restoration. Song Dynasty. Diameter: 16,8 cm.

An original elegant Japanese Edo-period lacquer stand, decorated with mother-of-pearl (raden) inlay and delicate gold maki-e details. The piece features a gracefully arched double-support form rising from a scalloped base, culminating in an upper tray with pierced floral patterns and scrolling borders. The surface shimmers with inlaid fragments of abalone shell, creating iridescent motifs of blossoms, geometric designs, and symbolic patterns that catch the light in tones of green, violet, and si...

Antique Japanese single section low tansu, constructed with hinoki (Japanese cypress) frame and striking keyaki (zelkova) burl wood panels. The warm, honey-toned hinoki provides a refined architectural frame for the highly figured keyaki, whose swirling burl grain creates a mesmerizing organic pattern—hallmarks of Japan’s finest cabinetmaking tradition.
The sliding doors open smoothly to reveal ample interior storage, likely designed for textiles or household goods. Original iron hard...

1930's Chinese Jadeite Carved Bangle with 22K Gold Marked

It is 9.6 inches (24.5 cm) in outer circumference by 2.3 inches (5.8 cm) in inner diameter. The jadeite is 9.5 mm thick. It is 53.4 gram.

It has crack, surface wears and scratches, and inclusions (as seen in the photos).

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A Very Fine/Rare Korean Iron-Black Painted Celadon Mae-Byong-13th C. Korea, Goryeo dynasty, 13th century. The Oviform body on flat foot with cup-shaped mouth decorated with brush -applied iron black slip with flower heads and scatters leaves over the body, the shoulder with a ribbed pattern, splash of Iron-black to the neck. It is in very good condition, measures 26cm h. x 15.5cm.

Ito Takashi
After a Snowfall, Yasaka Pagoda
Date: 1929. This edition mid-century.
Size: Oban. 15.5 x 10.25 inches.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Signed and sealed by the artist within image.
"Takashi" in pencil at lower margin.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print
Condition: On the upper right, there's toning within the paper that does not show through. The back has two pieces of tape at top margin corners, light toning, and slightly thinner paper at lower rig...

A rare shaped of blue and white ewer with unique shaped of square mouth rim and decorated with a figure to the each side. Very good condition with no any chip, no any crack and free from any restoration excepted a short firing crack to rim visible on the enlargement 3. Late Yuan Dynasty to Early Ming Dynasty . Height: 17,1 cm

Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Lady

This pottery model of an elegant lady was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from a reddish pottery that has been cold-painted in various coloured pigments. Note the detail of the long-sleeved clothing, the hairstyle and the facial features. Height 26 cm. Condition is very good.

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Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Lady

This pottery model of an elegant lady was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from a high-fired creamy-white pottery that has been cold-painted in various coloured pigments. Note the detail of the long-sleeved clothing, the hairstyle and the facial features. Height 26 cm. Condition is very good.

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