This is an Archaic White Calcified Jade Pendant. It is modelled in openwork with a large Chilong detailed with a large triangular head, a robust body, four spread out legs and a large coiled tail. It is laying on top of a half of a bi-disk The pendant is calcified throughout with some dark spots on the bi-disk left bottom edge and the chilong's left leg. The back side with the details of an ancient jade bi-disk. Probably dating from the Han to Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). Excellently pr...

A Very Fine Korean Iron Dark Brown Glazed Tea Bowl-14th / 15th C.: Korea, late Goryeo or early Joseon dynasty. Well balanced on a raised circular foot and with outward tapering wall rising to a gently curved rim, applied overall dark brown and red spots glazed including base, it bears rough sand grits on the foo rim. It is very good condition, it measures 14cm d. x 7.5cm h.

This is a fine Famille Rose Enameled Porcelain Snuff Bottle, of rounded rectangular form tapering towards base, with rounded sloping shoulders, a rounded neck and wide mouth, resting on a slightly convex circular foot inscribed in iron-red with a four-character Yongzheng mark. The bottle following form characteristics of similar bottles made during the XVIII century. The body of the bottle meticulously painted with famille rose enamel colors with a scene of magpie birds circling and resting on...

This is Mutton-Fat White Jade Snuff Bottle of flattened, upright rectangular form tapering towards base with rounded, sloping shoulders, rounded neck, with a raised rectangular footing. The bottle has a grayish color throughout but shows mutts of white color resembling small round pieces of cotton. It also has some miniscule brown dots and a dark slash going across one of its sides. Undecorated, but, perfectly polished, and sporting a wonderful symmetry all around, and an even, near-flawless...

The dish is made of hard porcelain. The decoration is a transfer of a photo of Sun Yat Sen, a politician who was the first president of the Chinese Republic, accompanied by his wife. He was president in 1912 for a few months, then again from 1917 until his death in 1925. In the photo, the clothing is more reminiscent of the fashion of the 1900s than of the roaring post-war years. The photo must depict the presidential couple during their first term, around 1912. Sun Yat Sen would have been aroun...

This is an Early Apple Green and Gray Snuff Bottle, 1730 - 1780 This is a well-hollowed, very flattened, Spade shaped, jadeite jade Snuff Bottle of mostly apple green color with clouds of gray, and dark green spots. It has a flair neck, and It has a spade shaped with round slopping shoulders and a very small oval shaped footing. It comes with a very rare collar and dome made of brown jade with an orange color agate finial; probably original to the bottle, because it fits its mouth perfectly...

This is a fine Famille Rose Enameled Porcelain Snuff Bottle, of a spade form with slopping shoulders, with a waited neck, a flat lip with a wide mouth, and a slightly convex rectangular foot. The bottle following the same form characteristics of similar bottles made during the XVIII century. The body of the bottle meticulously painted with famille rose enamel colors with a couple of solidly painted dragons ready for a fight, on one side, and the same dragons painted in a softer silhouette pale...

This dish is quite exceptional; it is an English ceramic from Stoke-on-Trent, decorated with a lacquered palace scene in Persia at the end of the 19th century. There is no other known example of Qajar lacquer on European ceramic; the materials are not very compatible; lacquer cannot adhere properly to a ceramic surface lacking porosity. It is miraculous that 150 years after its creation, the lacquer is still present and in relatively good condition. This was a special commission from an original...

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Title: Evening Moon at Kiyomizu Temple 清水寺の夕月
Size: Oban. 15 x 10 inches.
Date: Early to mid-century.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Left margin tears. Creasing at upper right and lower left corners. Toned edges.
The design is very shin hanga.
In the left margin, we have the title, followed by a banner seal that reads "Yokohama". Then a circular symbol under which is 製 ("made by")
In the lower left corner of th...

THOUSAND-ARMED KANNON PRAYING WITH ONE HAND

Bronze Senju-Kannon statue found from a ruined temple keeping on praying with the remaining one hand though lost another side of arms as mercifully. Edo period, Japan. Height with wooden base: 30.5 cm (12.00in). Aged deterioration as is as seen. Lacquer coating of wooden base will be possibly come off more during the shipment.


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BIRD AND FLOWER

Old Korean decorative wood carving fitting once installed horizontally at the house of 'Yangban' (Traditional ruling class or nobles in Joseon Dynasty). 19th-20th century. 41.5 x 13.4 x 1.7 cm (16.33 x 5.27 x 0.66in). Some scratches and cracks, but still profound make as is.


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BIRD AND PINE TREE

Old Korean decorative wood carving fitting once installed at the house of 'Yangban' (Traditional ruling class or nobles in Joseon Dynasty). 19th-20th century. 41.5 x 13.4 x 1.7 cm (16.33 x 5.27 x 0.66in). Some scratches and cracks, but still profound make as is.


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MOTHER

Anonymous vintage Japanese oil painting on canvas, Showa period, 20th century, F6. 31.8 x 40.8 x 1.8 cm (12.51 x 16.06 x 0.70in). Paint-crackle over all but won't come off. *Frame is not attached, as it's just for the reference image.


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Very unusual ceramic statue of Samurai. Edo-Meji 19th century

Unique ceramic figure of a Samurai, presumably Hideyoshi Toyotomi, considering Toyotomi family crests on the dress. Glazed pottery. Toyotomi was the first Regent of unified Japan and is one of the most famous historic personalities of Japan.

Size: 35/28cm ( 13.7 / 11inch ) H 36 cm ( 14inch )
Weight : 10kg ( 22lb)
Age: Late Edo-Meji, 19th century
Condition; good original condition with...

Elegant Bamboo Basket with Flared Rim – Fine Japanese Craftsmanship

This uniquely shaped bamboo basket features a flared rim and hourglass silhouette, showcasing expert hand-weaving techniques. The tightly woven structure emphasizes both strength and refinement. Likely intended for use as a flower basket or decorative vessel, it reflects the understated elegance of traditional Japanese basketry.

Size : H 30 / Dim 28cm ( H 11 inch / Dim 12inch )
Weight : 215 g( 0....

Pair of lovely Chinese hare’s fur teacups emulating classic Song Dynasty Jian ware, perfect for drinking single malt or chanoyu 茶の湯. Excellent condition with deep rich glaze. D: 9.3cm/3.7in and H:6cm/2.6in.

A DAYAZHAI, TIANDI YI JIA CHUN marked, red-ground, Imperial Dragon decorated Jardiniere, Guangxu marked. and of the Period An extraordinaire Chinese porcelain jardiniere decorated with dragons, and Chinese traditional flowers. Large round form body with generous rim. Soft red ground with encircling dragons (that in Chinese culture is the most powerful imperial symbol that represent the Emperor (just like the Phoenix that represents the Empress) that gives him supernatural powers and the ab...

This is a very fine Qing Dynasty period, well-hallowed Dendritic Moss Agate Snuff Bottle of circular flattened form, with a high neck, a flat wide lip, and an oval foot rim surrounding a shallowly recessed flat foot. The translucent stone has abstract mottled patterns of dark blue, green, and brown patches, spots, fern -like forms and streams surrounding bursts of white and light blue tone ground. It comes with an orange banded agate stopper with a thin black collar, and a green fin...