Many pieces made at Zhang zhou yao south China were exported to Europe in 17th century and they were called "Swatow ware". The main theme is bird and flower, very fantastic. Certification: written by Noriki Shimazu the famous researcher of Asian antiques in Japan. Size: 28.0cm(D) 5.3cm(H)

17th Century Ming Chinese Bronze Seated Buddha

It is 8.3 inches (21 cm) tall by 9 inches (23 cm) wide. It weighs 1780 gram (3.9 lb).

It has rubbing of patina, oxidation, pitting, firing holes and cracks, chips, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Chinese ceramic blue and white covered box with design, found from the shipwreck.

Age: China, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
Size: Height 4 - 4.4 C.M. / Width 7 - 7.3 C.M.
Condition: Nice glaze and condition overall (some minor chips on the foot rim; the cover and box naturally attached to each other, however can be opened if cleaned).
Shipment: Worldwide shipment at actual price is available from Bangkok, Thailand. Please-mail us for accurate shipping fee.

This piece was made at the southern China in last Ming period, exported to Japan and transmitted from generation to generation there. The pattern with "Looking back rabbit" was very popular. Unfortunately, the wooden box was lost. Certification: written by Noriki Shimazu the famous researcher for Asian antiques in Japan.

This piece was made at the Zhangzhou kilns(漳州窯), and had been stored by Japanese famous collector. This type of multiple colored ceramics is called "Gosu Aka-e 呉須赤絵" and has been valued by Japanese people since Edo period until nowadays. Size: 34.3cm(D) 8.0cm(H) Certification: Written by Noriki Shimazu the Japanese famous researcher of Asian antiques in Japan.

This pieces was made at Jingdezhen kiln famous for blue & white ware and exported to Japan where people loved blue & white ware called "Kosome" in Japan. It has auspicious patterns, beautiful blue color. And it has tiny roughness on the edge of mouth, however it is a character of works made at Jingdezhen kiln, Japanese people loved them because they didn't like perfectness. Size:14.7cm(D) Certification: written by Noriki Shimazu the famous researcher with Asian antiques in Japan.

A crisply moulded white porcelain "Blanc de Chine" wine cup. The shape is made in imitation of contemporary rhinoceros horn libation cups. This item was made in the Dehua kilns Fujian province, circa 1640 - 1700, during the very late Ming or early Qing dynasty. Condition - excellent - no damages and no restoration...

17th Century Chinese Heavy Bronze Archaic Design Vase

It is 12.8 inches (32.5 cm) tall by 9.4 inches (24 cm) wide. It is 4848 gram (10.7 Lb).

It has oxidation, rubbing of patina, pitting, repairs at the bottom, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A rare Chinese bronze (copper tin alloy) paperweight very finely modelled and cast in the auspicious form of a mythical horned Qilin.

This item was made in China for the scholar's table, in the Transitional Period probably during the reign of the Shunzhi emperor (1644 to 1661).

Condition: excellent - no damages and no repairs or restoration.

10 cm / 4 inches high; 14 cm / 5.5 inches across.

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17th Century Chinese Bronze Censer

It is 7.83 inches (19.9 cm) tall by 6.85 inches (17.4 cm) wide. It is 1837Gram.

It has rubbing of patina, rust, cracks, pitting, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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An antique Chinese architectural corbel featuring a deer and its fawn, Lingzhi, a Pine tree, a monkey, a magpie, a Wutong tree, a wasp and its nest. Full of symbolism, it represents, longevity, immortality, health, happiness, taking action, and the protection of family. Entirely hand carved out of one solid block of Nanmu wood.

Age: Ming Dynasty 17th C

Dimensions: With stand: 22 3/4" Wide by 23 34" High by 7" Deep

A pair of Chinese porcelain blue and white dishes.

Age: China, Kangxi Period, 17th - 18th Century
Size: Diameter 24 C.M. / Thickness 3 C.M. (size excluding stand)
Condition: Nice condition overall (some tiny frits on the rims). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
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A twin-handled bronze censer. The base carries the six character reign mark of the Xuande emperor (1426-1435) but this item was made later, possibly during the reign of the Kangxi emperor (1662-1722). This censer is from the collection of a British architect who was born in China and lived in Shanghai. It came to the UK with him in 1931...

17th / 18th century
Early Qing Dynasty
Dehua porcelain with clear glaze
H: 27.4 cm, W: 15 cm
From a Paris, France private collection

A rare and beautifully modeled blanc de chine Guanyin, with the yellowish clear glaze and dewey porcelain body typical of 17th/18th century Dehua white wares. As per the early Qing tradition, this Guanyin's face is round and heavyset, evoking earlier images of the Guanyin as an androgynous figure...

Chinese Tang dynasty (618-907) painted pottery figure of a slender Central Asian groom with full beard standing with boots attached to a rectangular plinth. He wears a long, belted tunic with open collar and cloth hat. His hands are raised and drilled to hold the reins for a horse. 17 3/8” high. Circa 7th to 8th century. Very good overall condition with traces of black, red, and white pigments remaining. High quality restorations were made to reattach the head and arm...

Seventeen(17) large oval shape carved ivory Beads and matching Clasp, 24mmx16mm(7/8" x 5/8"). This old choker has been in the private estate since 1960's, the condition is good.

Chinese White Cinnabar Lacquer Box with White Jade Inlaid Plaque, 17th Century

It is 2.5 inches (6.5 cm) tall by 5.4 inches (13.7 cm) long and 4.6 inches (11.6 cm) wide. The jade is 3.57 inches (9 cm) long by 3 inches (7.6 cm) wide. The total weight is 1.1 Lb.

It has flea bite chips and inclusions at the jade, surface wears and scratches...

17th Century Ming Chinese Lacquered Bronze Vase with Foo Lion Ears

It is 9.8 inches (24.8 cm) tall by 7 inches (17.8 cm) wide. It is 1582 gram (3.5 Lb).

It has oxidation, peeling, rubbing of patina, pitting, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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