A Chinese Iron-Brown Painted Bowl with a Figural Decoration. Circa, 1368-1644, Cizhou Ware, Ming Dynasty Found in the Philippines. Bowl with rounded walls and a slightly rolled rim, supported by a straight foot. It is covered in a white slip and is decorated with an iron-brown underglaze standing figure in between floral branches and clouds, bordered by encircling lines. The exterior is decorated with spontaneously drawn standing figures in between vegetations. These types of bowls wit...

A very large antique scroll painting by the famous artist Kano Tsunenobu. Sumi-e on Gofun paper depicting a fierce flying dragon amongst turbulent waves and mist protecting a sacred jewel, the Hoju held in its claw and peeking through the gray cloud. This image evokes power and energy. When displayed by a Daimyo or lord, it would exude strength, influence and stature.

Kano Tsunenobu (1636-1713) was a Japanese painter of the Kano School. He first studied under his father, Kano Nao...

Japanese antique 6-panel byubu screen painted with a scene of a pair of Ho-oh birds (rainbow phoenixes) in a blossoming cherry tree. Symbolizing rebirth, renewal, fidelity, purity and harmony, the Ho-o bird also represents the southern star constellation and is a symbol of prosperity. This image is painted in mineral colors on gold leafed paper.

Age: Edo Period (1603-1868)

Dimensions: 31 3/4" high x 80" long

A Very Fine/Large/Heavy Korean Wood Carved Wedding Duck-19th C. Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. A good and large wood hand carved wedding duck with neck, head, beak an feathers realistically, traditionally showed at wedding ceremonies, with old dark brown patina overall, its tail has flat cut and its bottom square carved for holding. It is in good condition but some cracks repaired due to age, It measures 22.4cm h. x 33.7cm L. x 11.4cm w.

A Very Fine Korean B/W Porcelain Small Milk Bottle-19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. The small cylindrical bottle painted with three orchids on shoulder in underglaze blue, two blue circular lines in under glaze blue encircling the rim and short ring foot. It is find condition without any repairs or cracks, it measures 6.9cm h x 6cm d.

A rare Chinese, black glazed, chicken-head ewer; Six Dynasties period, C4-5th. As this handsome ewer shows, chicken-head ewers of the late 4th century to early 5th century are tall with expanding shoulders being the widest point of the vessel. The double stranded handle joins to the dish-shaped mouth with a dragon's head. The non-functioning, double chicken-head, spouts are tall and straight. The black glaze terminates above the flat base, which shows kiln-support marks. Height, 18 cm. ...

A single section Japanese mizuya (kitchen chest) with a pair of sliding doors. Inside storage is open (shelf can be added by request). Tones are of a light finish with contrasting quartersawn keyaki hardwood panels Ready to be enjoyed.

Age: Meiji Period (1868 - 1912)

Dimensions: 68" long x 31" high x 20" deep

A contemporary Chinese eight drawer hardwood sideboard. The drawers are all dovetail construction. Chest is made of single origin hardwood. Drawers operate easily and provide ample storage. Finished in dark warm tones.

Age: Contemporary furniture

Dimensions: 72" long x 32" high x 18 3/4" deep

Large Chinese Western Han / Qin / Warring States Cord-Impressed Pottery Jar (206 BC - AD 220)

This large pottery jar was made over two thousand years ago during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8) or possibly as early as the Qin Dynasty (221 - 206 BC) or the Warring States period (475 - 221 BC). It is made from a fairly high-fired grey pottery. The surface from the shoulder downwards has been attractively decorated with repeated cord impressions that are crisp and clear. Whilst the clay ...

Fine Large Chinese Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Jar (206 BC - AD 220)

This rare, large and attractively-shaped pottery jar was made during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220). It is made from a grey pottery and is quite "heavily-potted". It has quite a wide flat base, a round body with a short neck and flared mouth. Unusually, it has been "cold-painted" with an orange-red pigment, very good traces of which still appear on the surface.

Height 30 cm. It is in very good condition with just exp...

TOOL FOR TWISTING THREAD

Deep Japanese folk tool well-smoked and well-sooted by the fireplace (kamado or/and irori) of the traditional living life for many passing years. Lid is also a stand for twisting besides. Early 20th century. Box: 33 x 25 x 10 cm (12.99 x 9.84 x 3.93in), Stone: approx. 5-7 cm (1.96-2.75in).


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CUTE TIGER

Unique manga-like Korean folk painting of a cat-like tiger unusually different taste from so-called ‘Minhwa’ (Korean folk painting / ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minhwa) though old. Early 20th century. Frame: 47.7 x 62.7 x 2.2 cm (18.77 x 24.68 x 0.86in), Painting: 31.5 x 44.5 cm (12.40 x 17.51in). Aged deterioration as is as seen. No glass for frame.


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Fine & Rare Chinese Neolithic Pottery Tripod

This fine and interesting pottery vessel was made over 3,000 years ago during the Chinese Neolithic or early Bronze Age. The form is of a cooking vessel and the three wide udder-shaped legs allow it to be stood in a fire with as much heat as possible being transmitted to its contents. It is not always easy to determine exactly which culture such vessels come from as similar vessels were made by various Chinese cultures. This example was excavated ...

Fine & Rare Chinese Neolithic Pottery Tripod

This fine and interesting pottery vessel was made over 3,000 years ago during the Chinese Neolithic or early Bronze Age. The form is of a cooking vessel and the three wide udder-shaped legs allow it to be stood in a fire with as much heat as possible being transmitted to its contents. It is not always easy to determine exactly which culture such vessels come from as similar vessels were made by various Chinese cultures. This example was excavated ...

Rare Chinese Neolithic Pottery Tripod

This fine and interesting pottery vessel was made over 3,000 years ago during the Chinese Neolithic or early Bronze Age. The form is of a cooking vessel and the three wide udder-shaped legs allow it to be stood in a fire with as much heat as possible being transmitted to its contents. It is not always easy to determine exactly which culture such vessels come from as similar vessels were made by various Chinese cultures. This example was excavated from pr...

Fine Chinese Neolithic Pottery Tripod with Oxford TL Test

This fine and interesting pottery vessel was made over 3,000 years ago during the Chinese Neolithic or early Bronze Age. The form is of a cooking vessel and the three wide udder-shaped legs allow it to be stood in a fire with as much heat as possible being transmitted to its contents. It is not always easy to determine exactly which culture such vessels come from as similar vessels were made by various Chinese cultures. This example w...

Fine Chinese Northern Song Dynasty Incised Qingbai Porcelain Dish in Kiln Saggar

A rare opportunity to acquire a Northern Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1127) kiln saggar still containing its Qingbai porcelain bowl, excavated from a kiln site in the Jingdezhen area of Jiangxi province. This is one of a variety of different Qingbai porcelain wares in saggars, mostly bowls and dishes of varying sizes and patterns, that we were very lucky to be able to acquire some time ago and now offer for sale.  ...

A wild Edo period figure of a devil bent over backwards in the bridge position, a Sharito Tower balanced on his abdomen, a bell dragging him down suspended from his back. What awful crimes did he commit to be punished so!?! The bronze bell is either from, or at the least pays homage to, Korean styles. Dating from the Edo period, the unusual image is 22 x 14 x 66 cm (9 x 5-1/2 x 26 inches). Some minor losses to the polychrome consistent with age. The crystal ball and brass fitting inside the...