An antique Japanese Isho Tansu in 3 sections made of Kiri (Paulownia) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original bronze hardware and hardened wood nail construction. Upper section features 2 sliding doors behind which a split level shelf and small drawer resides. The center section features hinged doors that hides 4 Kimono trays. The bottom section features 3 full width drawers for additional textile storage.

Age: Taisho era (1912-1926)

Dimensions: 46 3/8" Wide by 59 1/" High ...

Edo-period Tetsu Sabiji Yasurime Menpō, a refined example of samurai facial armor featuring a russet iron finish with deliberate yasurime—scribed diagonal lines that add both texture and symbolism to the surface.
This menpō retains its original red lacquer interior, and features white horsehair whiskers above the lip, a detail that enhances its lifelike presence. The attached yodarekake is composed of iron plates, lacquered leather, and hand-laced cotton cord.
Now mounted on a ...

Indian antique miniature painting of a Mughal prince. Dressed in rich clothing and jewels, the prince sits on the back of a white horse. A halo around the prince's head denotes his royal status. His horse wears a jeweled bridle. A quiver and arrows is attached to the saddle so one can assume the prince is starting out on a hunt.
Painting in gouache on paper, this was originally an album leaf. The page is framed so that the writing on the edges and back is visible.

Age: 19th c...

Rare Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Guardian Mask

This impressive pottery mask was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from quite a high-fired creamy-white pottery that has been cold-painted in various coloured pigments, very good traces of which have survived. The mask is the face of a fantastical horned creature, with bulging eyes, bearing its teeth, much like an "earth spirit", whose purpose was to scare away evil and malevolent spirits. It was originally nailed ...

Rare Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Guardian Mask

This impressive pottery mask was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from quite a high-fired creamy-white pottery that has been cold-painted in various coloured pigments, very good traces of which have survived. The mask is the face of a fantastical horned creature, with bulging eyes, bearing its teeth, much like an "earth spirit", whose purpose was to scare away evil and malevolent spirits. It was originally nailed ...

Fine & Rare Small Chinese Kangxi Unglazed Porcelain Figure

This rare and attractive small porcelain figure made during the Kangxi reign (1662 - 1722) of the Qing Dynasty. It represents a male official and has been individually sculpted. Unusually it is unglazed and where thin, the body is translucent. It is likely this figure came from a 17th or 18th century shipwreck.

Height 9.5 cm. It is in fine condition and has no restoration or repair.

See also figure MJ021.

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Fine Miniature Chinese Kangxi Blue & White Porcelain Vases - Aster

A choice of three very attractive miniature blue & white porcelain vases made during the Kangxi reign (1662 - 1722) of the Qing Dynasty. The floral decoration in underglaze blue is of very good colour and features the aster, a flower that represents eternal love, devotion, patience and elegance. As such, perhaps ideal for a wedding or anniversary gift. . .

Height 6.5 cm. They are all in fine condition with excellent gla...

Fine Miniature Chinese Kangxi Blue & White Porcelain Vase

This very attractive miniature blue & white porcelain vase was made during the Kangxi reign (1662 - 1722) of the Qing Dynasty. The floral and geometric patterns in underglaze blue are of very good colour. Height 4.75 cm. It is in fine condition, no restoration or repair and just the tiniest surface chip to the glaze at the mouth edge (visible in our final magnified image if you look closely!).

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A Chinese Qingbai Glazed Lobed Ewer with Petalled Rim. Circa, 13th-14th Century, Southern Song-Yuan Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. The ewer features an elegant eight-lobed body positioned between a gracefully curved spout and a strap-style handle. Its lobed body tapers inward toward the shoulders, which are adorned with encircling bead-like appliqués. The neck of the ewer is flower-shaped, with a petaled rim, and it rests upon a slightly splayed foot embellished with downward-facing...

A Large Chinese Blue and White 'Chrysanthemum' Dish. Circa, 16th Century, Zhangzhou Ware, Wuzai Erlong Kiln, Ming Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. This large dish features a central motif of six intricately designed chrysanthemums, surrounded by a band of elegant waves. Twin chrysanthemum sprays adorn the inner walls, complemented by a cross-hatched diaper border. The entire composition is beautifully rendered in exquisite underglaze blue. Note: a comparable dish can be found in the b...

A Large Chinese Blue and White ‘Quilin’ Dish with Floral, Bird, and Could Decorations. Circa, 16th Century, Zhangzhou Ware, Ming Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. This large dish features a centralized Qilin, elegantly surrounded by intricate floral and branch motifs, as well as delicate bird designs complemented by cloud patterns. The reverse side of the plate is adorned with graceful floral scrolls, all rendered in exquisite underglaze blue. Note: the book titled Zhangzhou Ware...

A Japanese incense burner (koro) in Satsuma ceramic, in the Gosu blue style, decorated with a rich composition of chrysanthemums in full bloom. The flowers are painted using enamels in shades of red, blue, and green, enriched with gold details, in typical Gosu style. The lid is made of finely pierced and chiseled silver. Period: Edo, 19th century Dimensions: 8.7 × 12.6 cm Condition: Excellent condition

A Japanese netsuke carved from corozo nut, depicting a pair of finely detailed chestnuts. The signature “Ikko” is engraved next to the himotoshi. Period: Meiji, late 19th century Dimensions: 2.7 × 4.6 × 3.5 cm Condition: Excellent condition

A finely engraved Japanese ivory manju netsuke depicting Kintaro, a celebrated figure from Japanese folklore, lying on the back of a large buffalo. The netsuke is signed Ipposai and retains the original cord that connects the two discs. Kintaro, the legendary child of extraordinary strength, was known as a friend of mountain animals and often played sumo with them. He became famous for wrestling bears and taming wild creatures with his bare hands, earning a place in mythology as a symbol of ...

This piece was made early Jingdezhen yao in 11th century, white porcelain made at Jingdezhen yao has pale blue color, it's a character of Jingdezhen white porcelain. This has been carved "bracket fungus pattern" inside, it's auspicious pattern. YouTube movie/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6EGI_W-f-k Size: 13.5cm(D)/4.5cm(H) Certificate: written by Noroki Shimazu the famous researcher with Asian antiques in Japan.

This piece was made early Jingdezhen yao in 11th century, white porcelain made at Jingdezhen yao has pale blue color, it's a character of Jingdezhen white porcelain. This vase is shaped called "Meiping" that is very rare at this era, most pieces made at this era in Jingdezhen are bowls. YouTube movie/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxuX2fW4PUA Size: 10.5cm(D)/15.7cm(H) Certificate: written by Noroki Shimazu the famous researcher with Asian antiques in Japan.

A Very Fine/Rare Korean B/W Slip Inlaid/Willow Buncheong Bottle-15th C. Korea, Joseon dynasty, 15th century Wonderful vase in a lovely mocha brown ground pigment with cream-colored accents painted all over. Pear shaped body with a slightly elongated narrow neck and thick flared rim. Condition: Wonderful overall condition. It measures 14.5cm h

A Very Rare/Fine Korean Painted Willow Kundika Celadon Bottle-13th C Korea, Goryeo dynasty, 13th century The oviform body tapering to a flat base and surmounted by a narrow neck, and flared and narrow spout and applied with a cup shaped aperture on the side, painted with a willow branch on each side, applied in yellow celadon glaze overall. It is good condition, measures 33.5cm h. (13.25”).