Very rare complete 19th century Burmese “sittuyin” hand carved and red and black lacquered set of chess pieces. Similar to the Indian Chaturanga chess game this does not have a queen but an advisor (minister), as well as an elephant in place of the rook and perhaps uniquely Burmese the bishop resembles a stupa. These are in excellent condition with lacquer losses and wear consistent with age. They have a thin layer of contemporary clear lacquer for conservation purposes. Sculpturally, ...

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Wood carving okimono. Showa period, 20th century, Japan. H 27 x 14.3 x 14.5 cm (10.62 x 5.62 x 5.70in). Sculptor's sign (Nakajima) at the bottom. Some slight scratches and cracks as is.


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A Very Fine/Rare Korean White Leather Woman’s Shoes-19th C.: Korea, Joeason dynasty, 19th century The pair of white leather shoes with spikes on the bottom are rare, especially white leather shoes for women in Joseon period, they’re all hand sawed, the spiked leather shoes protected from rain and slippery in rainy days. It is very good condition but have some stains on both shoes, it measures 25.5cm x 8cm.

A Very Rare/Fine Korean B/W Slip incised Celadon Square Dish-12/13th C.: Korea, Goryeo dynasty, 12th / 13th century. The shallow square dish with a flat base, decorated in incised with peony floral Head on well and incised with stylized floral spry on sides and on the mouth rim, on the bottom, burned out during firing in a chamber beneath applied thin clear greyish blue celadon even glaze. It is in very good condition, measures 12cm x 9cm x 1.7cm h.

An exceptional and rare eboshi kabuto (samurai helmet) from the Edo period, forged in iron and formed in the shape of the tall ceremonial court cap. The helmet is richly adorned with a finely rendered repoussé tiger—a symbol of courage and martial strength—prowling across the surface in mid-stride. Above it, a raised crescent moon gleams subtly in contrasting brass, representing divine guidance and protection.
The eboshi-style form is modeled after the tall, soft court caps worn by n...

Authentic Indian painting of a snakes & ladders board. Estimated to be 18/19th century. On paper. 30x26 cm. Black ink text on reverse. Very good condition for age. Minor tears professionally conserved. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide. Unlike auction houses no extra commission is added.

NINE STAGES OF A DECOMPOSING BODY

"Even the beautiful looking thing, once dead, will decay and become hideous." - Buddhist woodblock print in nine scenes that addresses worldly desires, as the process of a beautiful woman dying, her body discarded in the open, and gradually returning to the earth. Meiji period, (1868-1912) Japan. 42.5 x 84.5 cm (16.73 x 33.26in). Aged deterioration as is, with some creases and rips.


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Cotton gauze kimono with tie-dye for a newborn baby girl's kimono. Homemade and sewn by machine. Good condition. 20th century. W:72cm, L:63cm

Cotton gauze kimono with shibori for a newborn baby. Sewn by machine and chemical indigo dye. Probably homemade. Excellent condition. 20th century. W:77cm, L:62cm

Antique Japanese keyaki wood cha tansu (tea chest). Consisting of multiple compartments and shelves. Main glass sliders are original and reveal shelves for each side as well as a small interior sliding compartment. Nice original finish, with stunning quarter sawn keyaki wood grain.

Age: Early Taisho period 20th century

Dimensions: 35" high x 27 1/2" wide x 11" deep

Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Qingbai Glazed Porcelain Cup / Bowl

This rare small porcelain bowl, or cup, with flared mouth and wide flat base, was made during the 13th / 14th Century (Song / Yuan Dynasty). The porcelain body is particularly translucent and it has been coated in a very pale qingbai type of glaze. The inner surface and base remain unglazed revealing the pale creamy-coloured body. To the underside rim edge is a tiny chip, but this is coated in glazed so was clearly caused during...

Small porcelain dish decorated with enameled flowers in the beautiful Kakiemon colors. The designs are meticulously traced, and the firing was perfect. Good condition. Of the finest quality. Japanese Kakiemon kilns, late 17th century. Diameter:14 cm.

Jar-shaped vase decorated with a landscape in underglaze cobalt blue. Arita kiln, Japan, circa 1660-1680. Good condition, one chip on the neck (circled in the photo). Height: 21 cm

A very rare representation of a Japanese nobleman in a kimono. The statuette is made of porcelain, probably cast, decorated with Imari-style enamels. Japan, Arita kiln, late 17th or early 18th century. Very good condition, beautifully fired. A small chip at the end of each shoulder piece, visible in photos. Height: 23 cm

Round hard-paste porcelain dish glazed with a decoration of lotus flowers, Shou characters, bats, scrolls, and emblems in pale turquoise and gold tones, standing out against a beautiful blue background. The rim is covered with a thick layer of gold, which, due to its thickness, has resisted wear very well over time. No mark, but excellent quality. Chinese work from the late Qing dynasty. Good condition. 235mm

Six-Panel Screen with Pine, Peonies, and Waterfowl on Gold Leaf Ground

A magnificent six-panel Japanese folding screen (byōbu) featuring a majestic pine tree, blooming peonies, and graceful waterfowl, all set against a radiant gold leaf background. The gilded surface reflects light with elegance, enhancing the beauty of the natural motifs and evoking an atmosphere of refined seasonal harmony.
The composition is rendered in rich mineral pigments and features a strong, aged pine...

A Chinese Hand~Warmer, 18th century.

Companion to the Chinese scholar and essential in Winter. A rectangular casket, with rounded corners, forms the container for smoldering charcoal, the pierced lid lets the heat out but no flames. This form of warmer is not uncommon but generally others are found made from thin, lightweight material and as such suffer all kinds of damage from use. Badly dented corners are often encountered but not in this example made from a decent thickness of materia...

Set of Six Japanese Arita Bowls, Thistles. Circa 1780~1820.

A set if six Arita bowls decorated with drawings of thistles. Seems to be an unusual subject in Arita ceramics especially considering the style of depiction. Late 18th early 19th century.

Hand-thrown so slight differences in diameter but all approximately 15cm. All perfect. One, shown in pictures, has a kiln fault on the surface in the form of a slim line. This can be seen on the underside only and does not penetrat...