Chinese Foo Lion carved on 4 corners and lacquered on wood x-cross shape folding display stand, 9 1/2" high, 15 1/2" cross-maximum measurement, 10 1/2" inside display area, center wooden pole is holding two(2) pieces together to make folding position, the wood split in some areas.

Beautiful little snuff bottle made from translucent cream-colored aragonite, a 3.5-4 on the Mohs (hardness) scale, with carvings of a bat (symbol for good luck) with a strand of Chinese coins (means "fortune before your eyes" when paired with a bat). Republic period c1920 Size: 2.75" long, 1" wide

A latticework Hoya of solid silver caps this fine porcelain koro incense burner, a joint work by Miura Chikusen and Hashimoto Kansentsu, enclosed in the original shiho-kiri-wood box signed by both artists. It is 8.5 cm (3-1/2 inches) tall 11 x 16 cm across the handles (4-1/2 x 6-1/2 inches). Beast heads form the handles with a scholarly hut on one side, a poem in ancient script opposite. It is signed on the base by Chikusen and on the side by Kansetsu.
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Chinese rose medallion porcelain vase with with 2 dragons. Colors are rich and vibrant. Dating Early Republic it is in excellent condition with just a little expected wear to the gold and measures a little over 6.5 inches high by 3.5" diameter.

Antique Chinese water dropper made from bronze. Used as a scholar object in the 19th Century. Traditional story of young girl playing the flute upon the back of a water Buffalo. Dimensions: 2 3/4" High X 3 1/2" Long X 2" Deep

Beautiful Chinese porcelain vase sculpted in an imperial shape, painted and glazed in white and blue in traditional qingbai style with floral patterns. (18th-19th century). It comes with a tomobako. From the estate of Josephus Simmons Beard II, former president of IBM World Trade Corporation Asia and US Navy Lt. Cdr., WWII and Korean War. Size: (vase) 5.25" tall, 3.25" wide (box) 7" tall, 6.25" wide

Beautiful Japanese cloisonne vase with a deep, navy blue sky, a mountainous valley decorated in flecked earthy tones, a pinkish, dreamlike river flowing along the bottom, and many variations of chrysanthemum flowers. Unsigned but apperars to be by Hiyashi Kodenji. Meiji period (1868-1912). Size: 6.25" tall, 5" wide

Superb Taisho Period C. 1915 Japanese tea ceremony bronze flower vase. Placed in the tokonoma of a Japanese Tea House with a single flower it evokes the essence of wab sabi and the soul of the tea ceremony. Lovely art deco bulbous shape with wave diaper on the base. The lip is contoured simply but elagantly. Excellent condition. 11" high and 6" in diameter. Ask for shipping quote.

This is a wonderful tea bowl of Japanese Hagi Ware, which was made about 100 years ago.

The seal of the potter is stamped on the bottom. Some natural glaze cracks, which were intentionally created in the time of the firing process, are very nice. This bowl has an authentic wabi sabi taste.

Hagi Ware is a type of Japanese pottery most identifiable for its humble forms and use of translucent white glaze. It originated in the early 17th century with the introduction of potter...

Japanese small lacquer chest from the Meiji period (circa 1900). Beautiful lacquer detail with playful fudogs and butterflies. Fine details in the hardware and lacquer on each of the panels. Dimensions: 19" Long X 18 1/4" High X 11 3/4" Deep

Chinese Rosewood low table (circa 1920's). Beautiful wood and grain, accented by the warm glow of the finish. The apron has very nice carving on all four sides in matching uniform. Dimensions: 17" High X 18" Deep X 34" Long

A large, and heavy, Stick Stand, ( for holding walking sticks and umbrellas), profusely decorated, in Satsuma style, with a panapoly of historical scenes enclosed within elaborately enamelled textile (?) patterns and surmounted by a large coiled dragon amongst stylized clouds. This item was made in Japan for export to Europe or America during the late 19th or early 20th Century. Condition: there are chips to the rim, some cracks around the base and losses to the head and claws of the dragon...

Chinese Rosewood (hardwood) tall stand. Great warm finish in wonderful condition. Late 19th Century. Dimensions: 20 1/4" High X 16 1/4" Long X 12" Deep

Beautiful Chinese porcelain vase, scrolling vine and floral pattern with a double ring on the foot, cobalt blue, 19th century. Size: 6" tall, 4" wide

Chinese Turquoise monochrome vase from the 19th Century. Silver metal Ormolu mounts in European fashion. Deep radiant turquoise color with elegant shapely vase design. Dimensions: 14" High X 7 1/4" Wide X 4" Deep

Chinese Blanc de Chine Kwan Yin seated upon a lotus throne. Swirling dragons coming up from the base with attendants standing upon their backs. Very fine details with exceptional attention to beauty in every aspect. Signed on back, early 20th Century Dimensions: 19 1/2" High X 9 1/2" Wide X 8" Deep

Chinese oxblood Jar with lid sitting upon a hardwood stand. Deep radiant red even coloring. 19th century. Dimensions: 9 1/2" High X 9" Wide

Chinese famille rose porcelain tea cups, each with pink and white chrysanthemums with outstretched stems and leaves in pastel greens, a light aubergine band around the rim with small flowers and leaves in curling designs, and a light blue half-star design underneath. Each teacup is stamped underneath with the Hongxian Nian Zhi mark, early 20th century. Size: 2.25" tall, 3" wide