Thai bronze head of the Buddha circa 16th to 17h CE. H: 17cm/6.8in and W: 11.5cm/4.2in. Provenance - ex. The Peter Elliott collection, sold by Mossgreen Auction, Australia September. 2015. Dimensions-H:17cm/6.8in and W:11.5cm/4.4in.

Golden Six-Panel Folding Screen with Pine Grove by a Stream

A vibrant six-panel folding screen from the late Edo period (mid-19th century), depicting a lush pine grove by a flowing river, set against a brilliant gold-leaf background. The dynamic composition, vivid cobalt blue water, and stylized rocks evoke early Rinpa influences. The screen blends decorative elegance with bold coloration, characteristic of late Edo aesthetics. Some wear is visible, particularly along the edges and fo...

An elegant set of five lotus leaf shaped Chataku Sencha Tea Cup Coasters of carved exotic wood, each leaf inlayed with a bead of glass simulating a single drop of dew. A frog surmounts the edge of each leaf, the tiny creatures each in a differing position. Each piece is signed on the base: Dainippon Shiki Kaibai, Kojin Obara Gyokko. They are 10.5 x 7 x 2 cm (4 x 3 x ¾ inches) and all are in excellent condition, enclosed in a compartmentalized wooden box. This artist is mentioned in the boo...

When all has decayed, only the skeleton remains in a haunting bottle form by Kato Yoshiyasu enclosed in the original signed wooden box. This piece is truly reminiscent of the pod of the Japanese lantern flower, after the flower has deteriorated, leaving behind a framework of such delicate frailty. It is 10 x 5.9 x 36 cm (4 x 2-1/4 x 14 inches) and in excellent condition, directly from the artist this year.
Born in Aichi Prefecture in 1985, Kato Yoshiyasu graduated from the Department of Cr...

A antique large hear ornament for Tibetan married woman made of copper and brass inserted with corals and turquoises. Tibet late 19th to early 20th cent. Diam: 9 cm. Check pictures for condition.

Fine Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Enamelled Porcelain Dish

This large and impressive "Swatow" (or "Zhangzhou") porcelain dish was made during the Wanli Reign (1573 - 1620) of the Ming Dynasty. It is coated in a thick glaze and elaborately decorated in overglaze polychrome enamels. The pattern is generally known as the "split pagoda" design due to the central design featuring a pagoda that is spilt in two. The main design is depicted in black and turquoise enamels but there are also rings and s...

Chinese Qing Dynasty Enamelled Porcelain Dish - Insects & Birds

This attractive porcelain dish was made in the 19th century, during the Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1912). It has been finely-decorated in a whole variety of brightly-coloured enamels with gilding around the edges. The centre is elaborately decorated with various insects and floral sprays. Around the cavetto are panels containing flowers and birds (magpies, the official "bird of joy" for the Qing dynasty) together with pomegranates to...

Chinese Qing Dynasty Enamelled Porcelain Dish - Insects & Birds

This attractive porcelain dish was made in the 19th century, during the Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1912). It has been finely-decorated in a whole variety of brightly-coloured enamels with gilding around the edges. The centre is elaborately decorated with various insects and floral sprays. Around the cavetto are panels containing flowers and birds (magpies, the official "bird of joy" for the Qing dynasty) together with pomegranates to...

Fine Chinese Song Dynasty Qingbai Porcelain Jarlet

This attractive small porcelain jar, or jarlet, was made during the Southern Song Dynasty (AD 1127 – 1279). The shoulder is decorated with a moulded leaf pattern and there are three small loop handles. It is coated in a translucent bluish qingbai glaze of very good colour, especially where the glaze is at its thickest.

Height 4.75 cm. It is in fine condition with no repair or restoration.

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Tall Chinese Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Vase - Floral Pattern

This heavily-potted porcelain vase was made during the Ming Dynasty (AD 1368 - 1644) around the 15th to 16th centuries at the Longquan kilns in Zhejiang province. The upper body is attractively decorated with various carved floral and leaf patterns. The shoulder is decorated with a rui lappet pattern. It is coated in thick translucent green glaze that is finely crackled. Mostly to the lower body are many tiny bubbles under the ...

LARGE SOBAN TRAY

Originally a dodecagonal upper plate of a large-type 'soban' (traditional Korean wooden table for single person) used in the southeastern part of Korea, in the Gyeongsang-do region, actually applied to a tray in the later years when its legs are damaged. Early 20th century. approx. D 42 x H 1.9 cm (16.53 x 0.74in). Some expected scratches and chips due to aging as is. But solid make. *The last photo is the reference image of original soban wit...

LANTERN MOLD

Japanese wooden lantern mold stamped with the store name 'Yoshino', a long-established lantern maker in Tokyo since the Edo period. Taisho-Showa period, early 20th century. H 40.5 cm (15.94in). Aged deterioration as is as seen.


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A very rare 19th century tea bowl by Ohashi Shuji enclosed in the original wooden box signed by both the artist and a tea aficionado named Horinouchi Fusensai. It is 10 cm (4 inches) diameter, 12 cm (just less than 5 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Ohashi Shuji (1795-1857) studied medicine before coming to pottery at the age of 37. A practitioner of the Hisada School of tea, he studied in Kyoto under Ogata Shuhei, and was adept at many styles. Horinouchi Fusensai (1889 – 1...

Finely crafted hand repousse, Five Dhyani Buddha crown, with velvet backing and a ritual set bells that is meant to be set on a staff, or altar (they have a pleasant tinkle sound). Crown width is 50cm/19.8in and height: 16cm/6.2in. The bells are height 19cm/7.5in

Pair of Japanese Meiji period Daishoji Imari porcelain sixteen petal chrysanthemum form shallow bowls densely decorated in underglaze blue and overglaze polychrome pigments and gold highlights. A gold chrysanthemum at the center is surrounded by a white chrysanthemum panel decorated with two flowering branches. Sixteen alternating geometric panels accented by six gold chrysanthemum flowers surround the inner and outer walls. Gilt at the rim. The base holds a six-character underglaze blue “...

The deity is depicted riding a Buddhist lion. This is Bodhisattva Monju, holding a sword in one hand to slay ignorance and a scroll of scripture in the other to impart knowledge. The representation of the Bodhisattva here is feminine. The lion is the guardian of Buddhism. The sculpture was probably created by assembling several molded parts. It could be a creation from the Kutani kilns, however, the enamels are brighter, the finishes more refined, and there are incisions under the glaze depictin...

A Sino~Tibetan Copper ‘Monk’s Cap’ Beer Jug, 19th Century

A very busy design expertly executed in copper using the repoussé technique. The Monk’s cap features Kirtimukha and the spout issues from a Makara whose head is a cross between an elephant and a crocodile. The tip of the spout has a turquoise jewel. The body has a Shou medallion each side, surrounded by thick foliage. The lid consists of a flowering lotus.

Approximately 25 cms high. In fine condition, no damag...

A Shiwan Figure of Damo, clutching his shoe. 19th~20th Century.

Damo is Bodhidharma who brought Buddhism from India to China.

Approximately 17 cm high. Lovely pomegranate red glaze. Perfect condition, traces of two characters written within.

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