A pair of early 20th century Chinese porcelain sancai glazed ginger jars decorated with carved and applied cranes and lotus plants. They were purchased and displayed together, but we will sell them separately. Measure about 5 inches in diameter and 5" high. Pair price $425. Each $250.

A stunning 19th century Japanese Imari charger with rich vibrant blues featuring crane scenes with alternating floral panels. Some age related wear to the gold gilt on the rim but considered to be in excellent antique condition, it measures 14 inches in diameter. Circa 1880.

This is a fine 12 inch Japanese Cloisonne vase done with the very popular draping wisteria pattern. The enamel and wire silver wire work in the wisteria decorations are of a high standard. From the scroll work it appears to be an early Ando, Ito or Kinuken piece. The form is unusual and the piece is better than the images show. Condition is excellent.

Japanese yellow ground vase featuring flowers and a bird. Silver top and bottom rims with a high gloss yellow glass enamel background. In excellent condition, it measures 7 inches high and dates 1940-50s

Japanese tall bronze vase with ho ho bird handles and floral and bird motif on the body. Same image on both sides. In excellent condition it measures 14.25 inches high. Dates 1900

Worked in filigree silver and enamel, set with jade, tourmaline, garnet cabochons and a pearl. The reverse with a secure pin back assembly and a "silver" mark. Condition: pin a bit bent, the jade beads with piercing. Dimension: 8.6 cm long. Worldwide shipping by registered Swisspost shipping included.

A nicely shaped large Yuan Dynasty incenser in light green celadon glaze with ribbing design to exterior. Small visible imperfections and small chips to glaze on rim and a small one to underside of one foot. Also, a faint hairline is visible on side of incenser. Diameter: 5 inches; height 2.50 inches. High resolution images may be emailed to you on request.

A Tibetan round burl root wood container. The top surface of the lid is flattened with low relief carved rings. Inside the container has been lacquered in black, the edges of the container with traces of red pigment.

Dimensions: 4" x 2 1/2" H

A black & white photograph by the Vietnamese photographer Huong Ky, showing two men from an ethnic minority smoking. With blind stamp "Huong Ky Hanoi". Dimension: 17.6 cm x 23.7 cm. Condition: margin with little partial yellowing, one corner with tiny dog's ear.

Chinese bronze figure, wearing a headdress and cast upright on a four legged pedestal. Traces of gold gilt essentiate his bearded continence, his gilt hands hold a "hu" in front of his chest, his hemmed robe is incised with cloud patterns. The richly patinated bronze displays remnants of pigment and file marks. The underside interior is hollow with a pitted surface, residual of the casting process.

Figures of the Eight Immortals are popular decorative motifs because it is belie...

This lovely Shino tea bowl fashioned from coarse Mino clay is covered in feldspar glazing, has a classic ferrous abstract painting across the front, and shows nice age—most likely from early to middle Edo.

Shino-ware dates to the Momoyama period when potters were attempting to recreate white porcelain-wares that were being imported from China at the time. Originally they were made in a single-chamber anagama style kilns set into the hillsides. Later, with the advent of large-batc...

Katsuhira Tokushi (1904-1971)
Five Kinds of Sleigh - Akita Prefecture
Date: 1932.
Image size: Approximately 5.5 x 3.75 inches.
Prints are tipped along top edge to 9.5 x 7.0 card.
Folder included.
1. Hako Sori (Box Sleigh), 2. Naga Sori (Long Sleigh), 3. Uma Sori (Horse Sleigh), 4. Kazu Sori (Kazu Sleigh), 5. Ba Sori (Commuting Sleigh).
The artist has signed the Box Sleigh panel in pen "Katsuhira Tokushi May 17, 1951".
Note: Katsuhira Tokushi was a true fol...

Chinese heavily cast figure of Ananda standing on a lotus pedestal with gilt hands held in anjali mudra before his chest. His head and face are gilded with shaven head and pendulous ears framing a meditative expression and narrowed eyes. His long robes are incised at the hem with lotus blossoms. The upper portion of his body is in a kasaya with a finely chased lotus border. The patina shows it's sign of age.

Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)

Dimensions: 13" high x 5 1/2" wide x 5"...

Japanese lithograph print by Toko Shinoda (born 1913) entitled "Arrived Wind". Signed in pencil. Undated. Edition number 27 of 35. Frame: 33" high x 27" wide Inside archival mat: 23 1/2" high x 17 1/2" wide

Beautiful little cloisonne bronze box by artist Nanaho Inaba of the Inaba Cloisonne Company in Koyto, Japan. It features many colorful little flowers on the lid and is in excellent condition. Measures 3.5 by 3 inches.

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Double Happiness Character decorated Ginger Jar, Ca. late 19th Century, 7" high, 6 1/2" wide-widest middle part, 3 1/2" diameter-top rim, 5 5/8" diameter-bottom rim, with underglaze Blue large Double Happiness Characters among the scrolling vines and snow pea flowers, Greek Key design on the neck all the way to the top, large double Happiness blue character design on the cover, cover fits inside the top rim of the main jar. The condition is good, very good sampl...

Chinese Blue and white Double Happiness decorated Ginger Jar with old top, Ca. late 19th C., 7 1/4" high, 6 3/4" wide-widest part in the middle, 3"diameter-top rim, 5 5/8" diameter-bottom rim, large underglaze Blue Double Happiness Characters decorated between scrolling vines and snow pea flowers with Greek Key border on top. the old top also decorated with underglaze Blue double Happiness Character and fit inside the top rim of the jar, that is greek Key design is covering around the neck of t...

Well balance potted vase, decorated to the shoulder with a lotus petals pattern which incorporates a stamped design of beads, a rather stylized pattern. The Peony design is inlaid in white and colored with copper-red pigment. The color is beautiful and the combination is effective. Koryo potters were the first in the world to invent the copper-red celadon decorative technique. As we can see in this example, it is attractive because the technique is used effectively without being excessive. Kory...