This piece was made at the kiln in Henan pottery area. It is very popular to be called as "Henan tenmoku" which has black glaze with patterns of rusty glaze. The pattern tends to peel off because of overglaze, however this piece has patten clearly remained. YouTube movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-DktYj1GdY Certification: written by Noriki Shimazu the famous researcher with Asian antiques in Japan. Size: 18.0cm(D) 8.3cm(H)

Antique Kano school ink painting depicted ukiyoe landscape with a rising dragon over Mt. Fuji. Painted with ink and gold pigments on paper. Signed Tatenobu, which is the artist name of the Kano Eitoku(1815-1891). There will probably be lightning and a storm raging in the scene where it depicts a person desperately holding onto a torn umbrella as he rushes forward across a bridge that looks like it is about to overflow with river water. He never dreamed that it was the work of a dragon.. It viv...

Antique Kano school ink Landscape/suiboku sansui and fukurokuju; god of happiness, prosperity and long life that is said to originate from a Chinese hermit. Usually, he is depicted with a crane or turtle, which are symbols of longevity, and his trademark long head and white beard, but in this painting he is depicted wearing a huge traditional Chinese hand-woven bamboo hat. Painted with ink on silk. Signed Tsunenobu and sealed. It is also inscribed as it is a piece of Hogen Tsunenobu(Hogen (the ...

Yuxi yao was making blue and white glaze or iron pattern ware at Yun nan area mainly in Yuan dynasty, the pieces are popular because of rough and familiar opposite to Jingdezhen the official kiln. YouTube movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0eKVHYY-TY Certification: written by Noriki Shimazu the famous researcher with Asian antiques in Japan. Size: 10.5cm(D) 16.1cm(H)

This is an exquisite antique Japanese low Tansu, custom made for a wealthy previous Japanese owner. The Tansu is made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods and features all original hand-forged iron hardware, including Gunbai style handles. The Tansu has been finished with Urushi lacquer, which gives it a beautiful and unique shine. The bespoke custom-made Nihon Matsu chest is a rare find and adds to the uniqueness of this piece.

This Tansu is a perfect blend of beauty and func...

This antique Japanese Kotansu personal storage chest is a beautiful piece of furniture that is sure to add a touch of elegance to any room. It is made entirely of Kiri wood and features all original hand-forged iron hardware, including Kakute handles. The chest is constructed using straight dovetail joinery and hardened wood nail construction, which ensures its durability and longevity.

This piece is perfect as a nightstand or side table and can be used to store a variety of items. The ...

Chinese Bronze vase from the Qing Dynasty C. 1700's
The Qing dynasty, officially the Great Qing, was a Manchu-led imperial dynasty of China and the last imperial dynasty in Chinese history. It emerged from the Later Jin dynasty founded by a Tungusic-speaking ethnic group who became known as the Manchus.

Age: 18th Century

Dimensions: 15 1/2" High x 10 1/4"

An original pair of plaster Japanese Inari temple foxes. Crushed oyster shell finish with mineral paint detailing in traditional Shinto colorways : orange, purple, green. Each of the foxes has a soft pink underbelly. Wonderful original and complete condition. Each fox sits atop a base as a single piece.

Age: Meiji Period (1868 - 1912)

Dimensions: 9 1/2" wide x 6 1/2" deep x 19 1/2" high

Inari Ōkami (Japanese: 稲荷大神), also called Ō-Inari (大稲...

Ancient Chinese Buddhist Stone Prayer Tablet - Song / Yuan Dynasty

This stone panel, sometimes described as a "prayer tablet", was excavated from a Buddhist site in Yunnan province in the South-West of China and dates to the 13th to 14th century, i.e. the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279), Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368) or possibly the early Ming Dynasty. It is one of several that we bought nearly twenty years ago to compliment our collection of Yunnan Buddhist pottery, that has since been in stor...

Ancient Chinese Buddhist Stone Prayer Tablet - Song / Yuan Dynasty

This stone panel, sometimes described as a "prayer tablet", was excavated from a Buddhist site in Yunnan province in the South-West of China and dates to the 13th to 14th century, i.e. the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279), Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368) or possibly the early Ming Dynasty. It is one of several that we bought nearly twenty years ago to compliment our collection of Yunnan Buddhist pottery, that has since been in stor...

Rare Chinese Northern Wei Dynasty Pack Horse (AD 386 - 534)

This rare and interesting pottery model of a pack horse, or pony, was made during the Northern Wei Dynasty (AD 386 - 534). It is made from a buff-coloured pottery that has been "cold painted" with a base coat of white pigment on top of which has been applied black pigment in places. Note the detail of the pack on its back that includes two water containers and a rabbit.

Height 25 cm, length 27 cm. It is in good overall conditi...

Chinese Northern Dynasties Painted Pottery Horse & Rider

This attractive pottery model of a cloaked and hooded rider was made in the 6th Century during either the Eastern Wei Dynasty (AD 534 - 550) or the following Northern Qi Dynasty (AD 550 - 577). Pottery horses from this period have a distinct style different to the more common and later Tang Dynasty equivalents.

It has been made from a fine-grained grey pottery that has been "cold painted" in a creamy-white pigment with details pic...

Chinese Northern Dynasties Painted Pottery Horse & Rider

This attractive pottery model of a cloaked and hooded rider was made in the 6th Century during either the Eastern Wei Dynasty (AD 534 - 550) or the following Northern Qi Dynasty (AD 550 - 577). Pottery horses from this period have a distinct style different to the more common and later Tang Dynasty equivalents.

It has been made from a fine-grained grey pottery that has been "cold painted" in a creamy-white pigment with details pic...

Tall Chinese Eastern Han Dynasty Sichuan Pottery Farmer (AD 25 - 220)

This tall pottery figure was made during the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25 - 220) and has been excavated from Sichuan province. It is made from a reddish pottery and is highly detailed. Such figures are usually referred to as farmers, although during this period Sichuan farmers were also called upon by their masters to become soldiers when required. As well as holding a long-handled spade in one hand and a winnowing tray in t...

Set of Five Large Chinese Yuan / Ming Dynasty Painted Pottery Filial Piety Tiles with Oxford TL Test

These interesting pottery tiles with the subjects depicted in high relief with very good detail were made during the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368) or possibly the early part of the following Ming Dynasty (AD 1368 - 1644). They are made from a high-fired grey pottery that has been "cold painted" in various coloured pigments. Each tile depicts a scene from a story of the paragons of filial piet...

Fine Pair of Chinese Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Walking Horses & Detachable Riders with Oxford TL Test

This exceptional pair of pottery horses was made during the early Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). They are finely-modelled and "full of life", both in the act of walking. One has its right leg forward with head turned to its left, the other has its left leg forward with its head turned a little to its right. Each has a separately-made rider seated on a saddle, one male, one female, tha...

A Pair of Large Chinese Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Foreigners (with Oxford TL Test)

This impressive and imposing pair of pottery figures was made during the early Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). They are "heavily-potted" and made from a fine-grained pale grey pottery. They have been "cold-painted" in a base coat of creamy-white pigment with faint traces of red and black pigments in places.

These figures represent a pair of foreign grooms and have been made with great attention to de...

A Pair of Large Chinese Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Foreigners (with Oxford TL Test)

This impressive and imposing pair of pottery figures was made during the early Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). They are "heavily-potted" and made from a fairly high-fired pale greyish-brown pottery. They have been "cold-painted" in a base coat of creamy-white pigment with details picked out on top in red and black pigments, especially to the heads and faces.

These figures represent a pair of foreign ...