A rare Qianlong period Chinese export porcelain saucer for the Near Eastern market, decorated in overglaze blue enamel and gold. The exterior with cusped cartouches and trellis pattern, centrally a medaillon inscribed in Arabic or Persian and dated as: "the year 1186 (1772-3)", old collector's inscription. The well decorated with a rosette bordered by trellis pattern, and faintly visible, maybe, concentric Qur'anic inscriptions. Please visit for similar ware: https://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions...

This is a Japanese jingasa, a traditional lacquered war hat or helmet, likely from the Edo period (1603-1867). Jingasa were worn by samurai or common soldiers (ashigaru). It is likely made from leather, or lacquered wood. The dragon motif is worked in high relief and lacquered in yellow and red on a textured dark ground. Dragons amidst clouds are a common decorative scheme on armor. The underside of the hat is often lacquered black. Jingasa with elaborate designs like this dragon were likely for...

This is a Japanese jingasa, a traditional lacquered war hat or helmet, likely from the Edo period (1603-1867). Jingasa were worn by samurai or common soldiers (ashigaru) and often featured family crests (mon) as seen in gold on this piece. They were typically made from durable materials like iron, leather, or lacquered wood or paper. This one is likely made from wood or leather. The brown or vermilion lacquer finish was common and served both decorative and protective purposes. The family crest ...

A Japanese bronze gourd-shaped vase with a climbing snail, dating from the Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho (1912-1926) era, late 19th/early 20th century. The vase is well-cast in a double-gourd form with a deep, lustrous patina. A small snail, dynamically executed, is featured in high relief on the upper section. The base is marked. Perfect condition. 8” x 4 ". 22 x 11 sm

A hand-carved Chinese box made of Shoushan stone, featuring an intricate landscape design. It features exquisite high-relief carving depicting a traditional Chinese landscape, a common theme in Shoushan stone art. Perfect condition, light wear on the surface. 4.25” x 4.25" x 2.5". 11 x 11 x 6.5 sm

A pair of antique Chinese pewter deer figures, likely from the Qing Dynasty. They are mounted on rectangular wooden plinths featuring carved floral patterns. There are remnants of paint in the revises and a few small cracks on deer bodies. The bodies are with fine details imitating spots that would refer to a Sika Deer that occurs in China. 4.5” x 5". 12 x 13 sm

Chinese hand-carved agate brush washer, carved from a single piece of agate or carnelian. The piece features an organic, natural shape with detailed carvings of a bat, fish and lingzhi fungus along the rim. Good condition, not losses or cracks, minor wear. 4” x 3.5" x 1.25". 11 x 8.5 x 3 sm

Spectacular Large Bronze Incense Burner with Dragon by Murata Hiroshi

A very fine and impressive large bronze incense burner by the renowned Japanese metal artist Murata Hiroshi.
The powerful sculptural form features a dynamically modeled dragon coiling around the body, rendered with remarkable depth, movement, and expressive detail.
The surface displays a rich, mature patina, enhancing the strength of the modeling and the overall presence of the piece. The lid is finely p...

SASHIKO SHOE INSOLES

Quilted cloth shoe insoles traditionally used inside women’s fabric shoes by mountain ethnic groups in China, made with dense sashiko-style stitching to reinforce the shoe, maintain its shape, and provide insulation against the cold. Remarkably firm and tightly constructed. China, circa 1920s–1930s. Approx. 14.5 × 7.5 × 1.2 cm (5.7 × 3 × 0.5 in). Age-related wear consistent with time and use, as shown.


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EXCAVATED IMARI WARE

Imari ware vessels that became naturally and accidentally fused together during kiln firing, resulting in an unexpected and compelling sculptural form born of chance. Japan, early 20th century. Approx. H 8 cm, 14 × 15 cm (3.1 × 5.5 × 5.9 in). Condition as shown.


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BRANCH AFTER TIME

Work on canvas with washi paper, Japan. Approx. 32 × 41 × 2 cm (12.6 × 16.1 × 0.8 in). A delicate drawing of a withered branch, originally sketched during the Taishō period (early 20th century) by a craftsman who painted hanging scrolls, and mounted onto canvas in present times. Condition as shown.


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A finely carved Japanese bone netsuke depicting a highly stylized frog (gama) mask, with a horned dragon discreetly concealed as it coils around the reverse of the form. From the front, the piece presents as a compact and expressive frog mask; only when turned does the dragon reveal itself, its scaled body wrapping the perimeter and its head and tail meeting at the back to complete the composition.

This type of concealment-based carving reflects a sophisticated approach to netsuke d...

Good old monkey khik carved from wood and smooth natural patina- contrary to how are these often advertised they, have little to do with attracting women, but are worn by on the side by men for luck and prosperity or used by women to ward odd “evil men” and attract money. The symbolism goes back to Hindu mythology where the Shiva lingam represents primordial creative energy and the Monkey God Hanuman embodies courage and devotion. L: 5cm/2in. Unlike the cast metal types, this is ...

Large lacquered wood panel with a detailed image of a mythical half bird/half woman celestial being. Kinnari (kinnayi Burmese) are depicted in Hindu and Theravada Buddhist art, and associated with art, love and poetry. This is circa 1950-1970- in good condition although some of gilt has worn down. H: 90cm/35.5in and W: 60cm/23.6in.

Height approximately 9.2 cm. Width approximately 13.9 cm (tipspout to handle). There are 2 short hairlines to the tipspout. There are many short hairlines to the handle. More pictures are available. In good condition.

Height approximately 19.5 cm. More pictures are available. In good condition.

Height approximately 20 cm. In good condition.

Height approximately 25.5 cm (included wooden cover). There are 6 character marks at the base that say "Da Qing Yongzheng Nian Zhi." More pictures are available. In good condition.