A Very Fine Korean B/W Square-Shape Water Dropper-19th C.:Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. A cobalt blue and white porcelain cube shaped water dropper. painted with a single blooming flower to each face, repeating a geometric design to the top, and raised corner feet to the base. It is in good condition, it measures 6.5cm x 5.8cm x 5.8cm

Two album leaves finely painted in ink and colour on silk, depicting various stages of the silk production. "Tales of Tilling and Weaving" were a popular subject matter for court and private paintings in Qing dynasty China. These albums served as a reference to practical farming and as a metaphor for a well-ordered Confucian society. Edged by a silver paper and a silk bordure, mounted on cardboard, each with two small red seals. Condition: few traces of age. Dimension: painting: c. 30 x 26.1 cm...

Large Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Jar

This large and impressive pottery jar was made around the 13th / 14th century, during the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279), the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368) or possible the early part of the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). Until recent years, this type of jar was almost unknown in the west with some people initially attributing them to the Liao Dynasty (same general period but in the north of China). These jars are now known to have originated f...

These crucifixes were created in large quantities in Vietnam for Vietnamese, Chinese or other Christians. They are carved in a beautiful rosewood and inlaid with mother-of-pearl. The decorations are always identical, flowers, volutes and tendrils. The example presented here is typical of this production that can be dated to the 19th century. Good condition. Dimensions approximately: Height: 36cm thickness: 1.5cm

Small porcelain dish from China, decorated with a lake landscape in high-fire cobalt blue. This type of porcelain was made in China in the Jingdezhen kilns for the European market, it is found in large quantities of mediocre quality, however this small dish is an exception due to its remarkable designs, indeed, it is a real feat to have been able to produce such a well-executed miniature landscape on porcelain. The smallest details are represented, such as the window lattices and the tiny charac...

Blue backed plovers soar over silver waves on the pierced sides of this large bowl by Kiyomizu Rokubei V enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Nami Chidori Sukashi Hachi. It is 18.5 cm (7-1/4 inches) diameter , 11 cm (4-1/4 inches) tall and in perfect condition.
Kiyomizu Rokubei V (Shimizu Kuritaro, 1875-1959) initially studied painting and decorating technique under Kono Bairei, one of the foremost painters in Japan in the Meiji era. After graduating the Kyoto Municipal Speci...

LOTTERY

Child lottery sheet with 60 pieces toy chains as the entertainment commodity of Showa retro candy shop (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dagashi). 1960s, Japan. Total: 24.5 x 58.5 cm (9.64 x 23.03in). Very rare, though aged deterioration as is as seen. *Fixed with small magnets on the wall when shooting, so that no holes at the corners. (Those magnets are not attached with this item.)


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19th Century Chinese Gilt Cloisonne Enamel Plate Charger with Bat

It is 1.25 inches (3.2 cm) tall by 11.85 inches (30.1 cm) wide. It is 3.7 Lb.

It is tarnished and has rubbing of gilt, stains, minor missing enamel, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1900's Chinese Famille Rose Happy Buddha Marked "朱茂盛造"

It is 10.4 inches (26.5 cm) tall with stand and 9.84 inches (25 cm) tall without stand by 9.25 inches (23.5 cm) wide. It is 3.7 Lb.

It has skip glaze and surface wears. It has hairline crack and small chips at the stand (as seen in the photos).

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1900's Chinese Amethyst Quartz Carved Pendant and Beaded Necklace

It is 25.98 inches (66 cm) in inner circumference. The amethyst pendant is 1.57 inches (4 cm) long by 1.18 inches (3 cm) wide. The amethyst bead is 8.76 mm- 25.74mm. The green bead is 8.3 mm- 16.1 mm. The total weight is 173.5 gram.

It has small chips at the pendant, flea bite chips at the disc bead, inclusions, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1930's Japanese Kutani Porcelain Tea / Sake Cup Marked "谷口製""九谷"

It is 1.88 inches (4.8 cm) tall by 3.26 inches (8.3 cm) wide. It is 0.2 Lb.

It has mild rubbing paint, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Beautiful old elmwood Chinese headrest of classical form with two broad legs and a slightly curved upper platform, all made from one piece of wood. Good varied patina of age and use. A very decorative and minimalist object. Excellent condition, measures 13.75ʺ wide × 5.75ʺ deep × 4.5ʺ high.

1970's Chinese Famille Rose Plaque Inlay Hardwood Jewelry Trinket Box

It is 2.67 inches (6.8 cm) tall by 4.56 inches (11.6 cm) long and 5.9 inches (15 cm) wide. The plaque is about 3.1 inches (8 cm) long by 4.7 inches (12 cm) wide. It is 1.1 Lb.

It has stains at the fabric, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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19th Century Chinese Export Imari Porcelain Plate with Flower

It is 1.65 inches (4.2 cm) tall by 9.72 inches (24.7 cm) wide. It is 1.1 Lb.

It has small chips at the top rim, dark spots, mild skip glazes, rubbing paint, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Chinese figured red silk hanging, in two parts, lavishly embroidered with polychrome silk and couched gold wrapped threads. Showing centrally a black-spotted white cat among birds, butterflies and flowers. Bordered with a dense "sanlan" embroidery, backed with green silk. Condition: fresh beautiful colors, few negligible tiny stains, only partially slightly faded, backing with few tiny holes. Dimension: 141.5 x 96.5 cm.

THIRTEEN GODS

Aged hanging scroll composed of woodblock print and hand-colored paper, early 20th century, Japan. 30 x 102 cm (11.81 x 40.15in). The condition is as is as seen.


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A definitely rare blue and white bowl with lobed side flower shaped style, decorated with four fishes swimming among lotus and water weeds, inside with a single lotus within double circle. Da Ming Yuan De Nien Zhe six characters mark and possibly of the period. Early Ming Dynasty 15th Century Xuande period. Condition is excellent, no any chip, no any crack and free from any restoration. Diameter: 15 cm

Japanese Showa period Bizen style shallow circular form stoneware basin with low sides and irregular form rim. The flat base is incised "ro" in katakana, the mark of Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959). Rope burn marks decorate the buff body which is accented in shades of grey and russet. 9 3/8" diameter x 2 1/8" high sides (tomobako: 12 1/4" square x 3 1/4" high). Early 20th century. Very good overall condition. The tomobako shows minor wear including a small loss to one edge of the slightly war...