A rare "famille rose" dragon and phoenix decorated bowl with an inscription dedicating it as a 60th birthday gift from Ma Tao Yu to Xiong Gong - otherwise known as Chen Zhao Ying (1888-1977), who was a senior military leader of the Guo Min-dang (Kuomintang) between the years 1911 to 1932 and who was very close to Sun Zhong-shan and Jiǎng Jièshí (Chiang Kai-shek). From 1944 to 1948, Chen Zhao Ying was the chief of the Jiangxi Province Guo Min-dang Party committee and the minister of Audit ...

A very rare and unusual lotus form bowl on three lotus bud and seed pod feet very finely painted to the interior with vibrant Famille Rose enamels depicting bats and lotus amongst multiple sylized flower scrolls on a turquoise ground. This item was made in China during the reign of the Jiaqing Emperor (1796-1820) or late in the reign of the Qianlong emperor (1736-1795). Condition: excellent - no damages and no repairs or restoration. 7.8cm (3 inches) high; 21cm (8.3 inches) across. <...

Antique Japanese carved wooden ranma (or transom) panel, carved with detail on back its front and back sides, of bamboo stalks with leaves and chrysanthemums. It has a black lacquered frame. Dates from the taisho period c 1920. Size: 69.75" height, 13.5" width

A Chinese porcelain snuff bottle, attractively painted in underglaze blue and red , with a Ming dynasty style scene depicting many boys at play.The green stone stopper has an ivory spatula. The cyclically dated iron red inscription can be translated as "Year of Ding Wei (1907 or possibly 1847), for my snuff taking 'elder brother's' appreciation; presented by your snuff taking 'younger brother' Ya Quan. Condition: there is a long, stable, light hairline crack running down one side; no further...

Rare Japanese small Tansu made with Keyaki wood with multible small drawers. A locking bar fastens vertically in front of tansu secures the drawers. Dated inscription on bottom reads year 1766, " Meiwa 3" Edo Period: 1766 Dimensions: 16.5" Tall, 20" Wide, 12" Deep

Japanese Large Kotatsu made of Hinoke wood. Has a pleasant look, symmetrical and square in shape. Built solid with a light, clean wood grain. Unusual Size Late Meiji Period (1868-1912) Dimensions: 17" Tall X 31.5" Wide

A rare and vivid Imari ware porcelain tea pot, made around 1850 in the famous Hichozan Kiln. Hichozan was a trade name used by the group of Arita kilns & makers mainly for export during the late Edo to the Meiji period in the 19th century. Their works are hold in museums and from collectors worldwide.

A Fu lion is hand-painted on the body. The signatures of "Hichozan" and the potters name are written on the bottom.

No chips, no cracks, just great.

Size: 5,...

A rare and attractive Burmese Jadeite 3-tone carved Pendant (Yellow, Apple Green and White) depicting a monkey on top and fruit. Fine workmanship, good translucency and well polished. Size H.4.5 cm. x W. 2 cm. Good condition, has a small hole on top for hanging. Difficult to find!

Antique Chinese Scroll made of ink and mineral colors on paper. Story illustrates Dung Fang Shuo, the daoist sage, and auspicious symbols carrying the peach of immortality, with the bat of longevity flying overhead. Two seals are displayed. First seal reading, "Li Guang Jin yin", second seal is the studio seal. Artist's name is Li, Guang Jin from the studio Fu Qing. Circa late 19th Century Dimensions: Overall Size: 78.5" High X 56.25" Wide

Colored pigment of paper. The subject of this scroll is dated back to the 10th century, illustrating the story of an ancient three legged money toad, and Lui Hai, a minister of state. The toad brings and represents good fortune and prosperity. Largest seal on front top of screen is the seal for the Emperor, Chia Cheng. Artist name: Shizhai, School of Shizhai Circa late 18th, early 19th Century Dimensions: overall size: 73" High, 36.25" Wide

Charming Jadeite carving of three bamboo reeds, trees, and little bear eating leaves. Excellent detail with fine carving. Circa 1910 Dimensions: 8.5" Tall X 4" Wide Stand Dimensions: 8" Long, 2.5" Tall, 6.5" Wide

Japanese antique cha tansu (tea chest), made with beautiful keyaki (elm) wood burl on panels, top 2 sliding panels are made of a lighter color hardwood burl, all panels are trimmed in persimmon wood. One drop in panel with an interesting walnut shaped pull. The chest has a total of 7 drawers of different sizes. Glass sliding panels cover a compartment with stepped shelves for display. Copper slider pulls have little dragons. Meiji Period. Size: 47 1/4" high x 34 1/4" wide x 14 1/4" ...

Antique Chinese monochrome porcelain vase with a reddish orange speckle glaze, its body has a pear form with a tall, fluted foot and a fluted rim.

18th Century

Size: 7.75" height, 4" width

Charming Jadeite carving of three bamboo reeds, trees, and little bear eating leaves. Excellent detail with fine carving. Circa 1910 Dimensions: 8.5" Long, X 5.5" Wide

Antique Japanese Funa Bako (ship safe box) made of a very dark reddish Keyaki (Zelkova) hardwood, with a front hinged door adorned with iron hardware. Decorated with small flower studding and flower lockpins. Behind the hinged door are six drawers of varying size with ring pulls. Very heavy and solid, original finish. Features a hidden secret drawer.

Late Edo (circa 1880's)

Size: 16" height, 5" width, 17.25" depth

Intricate Jade Nephrite carving of crane and flower setting in a bed of dense reeds. Light green color with red variation in some areas. Oval shaped, this piece was originally designed to sit among a wood carved urn in a Chinese temple. Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) Dimensions: 4.5" High X 7" Long

Japanese Marquetry wood inlaid Hanging Cabinet or hanging cupboard with doors, one(1) shelf inside, Meiji period, later part of 1800's, 24 3/4" high, 22 1/2", 6" deep. All the Marquetry inlaid wood designs are on the front part of the doors and the top area, representing typical Japanese Artistic Symbols on the Hardwood Cedar and other mixed wood, and Brass key hole is not complete. It shows beautiful wood old Patina with age, one(1) vertical small piece of the wood on the side panel is missing...

Antique Chinese black lacquer six-panel screen, with red and gold leaf lacquer "venn diagram" patterns as a background. Each panel has gorgeous hardstone inlaid birds of many kinds (including peacocks, roosters, sparrows, water birds, and robins), and an abundance of flora such as lotuses and chrysanthemums, accented with gold leaf. The screen features ball and joint hinges and may be taken apart. Circa 1900 Dimensions: 96" length (16" each panel). 72.5" height