Antique Chinese Dehua (blanc de Chine) porcelain figure of a sage seated on a gnarled rock. Hands folded in his lap, his countenance is serene. His beard is long and he has slippered feet. White transparent glaze with attractive pooling in the recesses. The figure is He Chaozong with a impressed double gourd mark and impressed rectangular seal of the 17th century master potter. These seals are most likely apochryphal from the 20th century.

Age: 17th to 20th century

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A Chinese Qingbai Glazed Lobbed Ewer with Lug Handles. Circa, 960-1279, Song Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. Featuring a six-sided lobbed body supported by a short straight foot, tapering to its shoulders onto a cupped mouth with two lug handles and a curved spout, opposite a flat handle. It is covered overall in a green-white ‘Qingbai-type’ glaze, except for the base. Measurements: height (3.5”inches), length (4.32”inches from handle to nozzle tip). Condition: in perfe...

A fabulous deeply textured bowl from Tokoname, the reddish earth covered in thin flying ash by veteran potter Shibata Masaaki enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled simply Shizen-yu Wan. It is roughly 12 cm (5 inches9 diameter, 9.5 cm (just less than 4 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Born in Tokoname in 1949, the artist graduated from Asahigaoka High School’s Department of Fine Arts in 1967. His career began with participation in notable exhibitions such as the 26th ...

A Fine Korean B/W Slip Inlaid Celadon/ Phoenix/Peony Bowl-13th C.: Korea, Goryeo dynasty, 13th – 14th century. A very well and unusual decorated shallow bowl is set on short ring foot decorated in inlaid black and white slip with a central medallion three pomegranate, surrounded by a band of flower petal design and a scrolling design of flowering lotus and unusual 4 phoenix contained within a meandering tendril border, the exterior with five roundels, beneath an overall finely glazed, ...

A Very Unusual Korean 5 Different Colored Tigers-19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century, framed. This is a very unusual 5 tigers o=painting is in green, red, Black, White, and yellow colors under clouds, painted in ink and color on paper. It is in fair condition but has some creased, repaired. it measures 69cm x 49cm

Chawan tea bowl, typical for drinking matcha green tea, used in the tea ceremony. Standing on a foot in the shape of a bamboo node, the sides are slightly curved inwards. The hip shaped by soft facets, the upper sides with diagonal, soft indentations. Soft grayish stoneware covered in a dull, soft pink glaze. An overglaze black drawing of a pile of stone with a morning glory in Rinpa style, with a signature of the painter.

Potter’s stamp inside the foot ring: Shingetsu (probably)

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A Very Fine Korean Incised Goyeo(高麗) Celadon Bowl-12th -13th C.: Korea, Goryeo dynasty, 12th century The deep celadon bowl tapering to a short ring foot, simply decorated with lotus large single petals on the exteriors, applied with evenly pale greyish blue celadon glaze over the body, ring foot unglazed. It is in good condition, measures 16.1cm x 8cm.

Pair of 1960's Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Plaque with Lotus Flower and Crane Signed

They are 7.67 inches (19.5 cm) long by 5 inches (12.7 cm) wide. They are 0.7 Lb.

They have surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1930's Chinese Gilt Cloisonne Enamel Candle Holder with Flowers Marked Lao Tian Li 老天利製

It is 7 inches (18 cm) tall by 3.9 inches (10 cm) wide. It is 0.9 lb.

It has rubbing of gilt, oxidation, slight missing enamel, wobble base and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1900's Japanese Bronze Miniature Articulated Crab

It is 0.87 inch (2.2 cm) tall by 3.9 inches (10 cm) wide. It is 59.9 gram.

It is tarnished and has oxidation, casting cracks, surface wears (as seen in the photos).

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A pair Chinese "Imperial" guardian lions, depicted as female with cub and male with embroidered ball under the paw. Inspired by the large protective statues found in the Imperial Forbidden City, dating to the Ming dynasty. Cast bronze with fine chased decoration, the bells are movable. Condition: fine. Dimension: c. 21.2 cm high x 12 cm wide x 14.5 cm deep, weight: c. 6.8 kg.

This Chinese yellow-glazed porcelain plate features an incised five-clawed dragon among clouds, surrounding a shou (壽) character at the center, symbolizing longevity. The rim is decorated with a continuous wave pattern.
The underside bears a Chenghua reign mark (成化大明年制) in underglaze blue, enclosed within double circles. Yellow-glazed porcelain was historically associated with the imperial court during the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Age: Early 1900's

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Pair of Japanese cloisonné vases from the circa 1920s features a finely detailed floral design. Each vase is decorated with cherry blossoms (sakura 桜) and chrysanthemums (kiku 菊), both highly symbolic in Japanese culture. Cherry blossoms represent the fleeting beauty of life, while chrysanthemums symbolize longevity and resilience.

Set against a soft pale green enamel background, the intricate floral patterns are created using the traditional cloisonné technique, where delicate ...

Kawase Hasui
Sailboat at Yashima
Date: 1930s
Size: Koban. Approximately 7.75 x 5.25 inches.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Reference: Hotei #Hp-82.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent. Top back margin has two small pieces of tape.
Provenance: From a California collector.

Kawase Hasui
Wakanoura
Date: 1930s.
Size: Koban. Approximately 6.25 x 4.25 inches.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
"Made in Japan" on verso.
Hasui seal at upper left.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Surface mark at lower right. Top back margin has two pieces of tape.
Provenance: From a California collector.

Kawase Hasui
Pagoda in Rain (Inoruga no Ame)
Date: 1930s.
Size: 5.5 x 3.5 inches.
Title and Hasui seal at lower right.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo
Reference: Hotei #Hp-62.

Condition: Excellent.
Provenance: From a California collector.

Kazuyoshi Sakurai Makie Lacquer Plate – Graceful Cranes' Serenity

This exquisite makie lacquer plate is the work of Kazuyoshi Sakurai (born 1919), a distinguished artisan specializing in Wajima lacquerware. Using traditional techniques, he masterfully depicts three elegant cranes against a deep black lacquer background. The delicate makie design, enhanced with gold powder, accentuates the grace and dignity of the cranes, beautifully embodying the essence of Japanese aesthetics.
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antique Northern Korean white brass Bandaji chest (반닫이) was traditionally used for storing textiles and valuables. Constructed from hardwood, it features extensive hand-engraved brass fittings, including geometric motifs, floral engravings, and a large central lock plate with stylized dragon imagery, symbolizing protection and prosperity.
The half-moon front panel (bandaji style) opens downward, providing access to the storage compartment, while the smaller drawers along the sides o...