A Laai Narmthong Bencharong ware porcelain cosmetic powder/accessory box with gold and iron red enameled pattern. The intricate design was most likely painted by a court sanctioned artist. Limited edition of the Prasart Museum Collection.

Age: circa 1980's

Dimensions: 2" high x 3 3/4" wide

Three Vietnamese 15th Century Blue & White Porcelain Jars

A selection of three jars made during the 15th century and decorated in underglaze blue. The "double-gourd" jar (height 7.5cm) is from the "Hoi An" shipwreck and has a degraded surface. The round jarlet (height 5.75cm) is attractively decorated and has a very nice "feel" to it when handled. It has a few "nibbles" to the vulnerable mouth. The wider jar (diameter 9.5cm) is certainly the rarest of the three and is in fine condition...

This piece was excavated at the site near Hanoi, however the condition is very excellent, this type of tea bowl that had high stand, had been used at the court. This bowl has been used as a tea ceremony bowl in Japan. No repairs. YouTube movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSmlyJ_Pgzg Certification: written by Noriki Shimazu the famous researcher with Asian antiques in Japan. Size: 12.3cm(D) 9.0cm(H) Accessary; wooden box

Book: Dragon Sea - Vietnamese Hoi An Hoard - Hard Back 1st Edition

This book, "Dragon Sea", by Frank Pope is essentially the story of a 15th century shipwreck that came to be known as the "Hoi An Hoard"...

This pieces has very refined celadon color, sophisticated vase. YouTube movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hq2FF4p8hEU Certification: written by Noriki Shimazu the famous researcher with Asian antiques in Japan. Size: 16.4cm(D) 15.9cm(H)

This plate was made at Sawankhalok kiln in Sukhothai dynasty era. Sanwankhalok kiln is famous for celadon. YouTube movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdlVqoUsFEQ Certification: written by Noriki Shimazu the famous researcher with Asian antiques in Japan. Size: 23.0cm(D) 8.0cm(H)

A Fine Genuine SINO-THAI Famille Noire Porcelain BENCHARONG-BENJARONG Bowl depicting THEPANOM & KINAREE BUDDHIST DEITIES, 18/19th Century. Bencharong signifies 5 colors. Very good condition with signs of usage due to considerable age.No hairlines, no chips nor restorations whatsoever. The inside of the bowl is Emerald Green with a Flower Medallion centre. Size: 6" diameter x 3" height.

A Genuine Antique 18/19th Century Famille Noire SINO-THAI BENCHARONG-BENJARONG BOWL depicting Thepanom and Kinaree Buddhist Deities. Made to order in China for the Thai Court and Nobility.The interior of the bowl is Emerald Green and has a Flower Medallion. Benjarong means 5 Colors. Size: 6" diameter x height 3". Condition good with two hardly noticeable short hairlines on top rim.

A Rare and Genuine Antique Enamelled BENCHARONG-BENJARONG DOMED COVERED BOWL with a jewel knob/finial; decorated with 5 colors of enamel depicting alternating Budhhist Deities against a black background with flame pattern (Famille Noire). Bencharong signifies 5 colors. Size: height 3 5/8" (9.75 cm.). Provenance: Old Private Collection in Maryland, USA.

A most attractive Genuine Antique Enamelled BENCHARONG-BENJARONG BOWL, made in China by special order from the Court and Nobility of Siam, 19th Century. BENCHARONG signifies 5 colors. This superb bowl has a bronze rim band. Good condition considering the age, one small inconsequential hairline. Size: 4 1/2" (11 cm.)

Found in the Philippines. Featuring a globular body with carved decoration, supported by a short foot with two flanged wings on opposite sides of its body and a goose formed spout opposite a tail shaped handle, all underneath a rider which possibly represents Brahma, the Hindu god of creation, whose vehicle (Vahana) is the sacred goose (Hamsa), a symbol of purity and divine knowledge for Hindu and Buddhist believers...

Original Sino-Siamese Polychrome Porcelain BENCHARONG-BENJARONG VESSEL WITH COVER 18/19th Century. Colors: Maroon, Blue, Gold, Green, Yellow and White. Size: 9 x 7.5 cm. Top condition, no flaws nor restorations whatsoever!

Porcelain vase. Decor of dragons chasing the sacred pearl, painted in underglaze cobalt blue. The ground is covered with an ochre-greenish enamel. Vietnamese work from the 19th century or before? The vase is very broken as shown in the photos. The broken neck has been replaced by a silver neck on which a stopper has been placed. Height: 24cm.

A Pair of Famille Verte Saucer Dishes. Decorated with groups of flowering lotus and storks inflight. The reverse with a rich Batavian glaze. Old French collection labels. Kangxi C1720. Diameter; 8 3/4" (22.1 cm). Condition; Light wear, small chips to foot. Firing flaw to rim of one dish

A rare ANTIQUE BENJARONG/BENCHARONG POT with Polychrome Thai Thepanom Figures and extensive Foliage-Scrolling, predominantly in Maroon colour, especially made in China for Thai Nobility. Guaranteed YONGZHENG PERIOD (1722-1735) WITH RED CHARACTER MARKINGS ON THE BASE. Size: Height 18 cm. x 22 cm. Diameter ( 7" x 8.75") Gorgeous and rare colours! Very good condition, no chips, cracks, hairlines nor restorations whatsoever. Location: Chiang Mai, Thailand. Price does not include shipping.

Chinese porcelain pot, decorated with peonies, rocks and birds. The decor is identical on both sides. Two gilt bronze and copper handles in the shape of stylized lion masks have been added. It is important to specify that these handles are of Chinese manufacture from the 18th century and are of excellent quality. This type of mask is sometimes found on 18th century Chinese incense burners...

Fine LARGE Vietnamese 15th Century Blue & White Porcelain Dish (34 cm)

This impressive dish was made during the mid 15th century. It is "heavily-potted" and attractively decorated in underglaze cobalt of deep blue, the upper surface decorated with a central blossom surrounded by floral patterns, whilst the outer wall is decorated with lotus leaf patterns. The clear glaze is finely-crackled in places...

A Small Famille Rose Benjarong Cosmetic Pot and Cover. The ribbed vessel decorated with various butterflies flying among flowers. Chinese 19thC. Height; 2 7/8″ (7.5 cm) Condition; fritting to the rim of the cover