A Fine Korean Octagonal Paulownia Box/Cover/ White Metal Hinges -19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century, with an original lock and secret key. It’s a rare and beautiful octagonal shape box and a lid with white brass metal hinges, a good wood grain with old natural stains, insides of the box and lid covered with an original red colored silk, a full moon shaped metal lock pedestal with secret key. It’s in very fine condition, it measures 8.5” x 6” x 8.5” (21.6 cm x 15.2 c...

A Fine Korean Octagonal Wood Box/Lid with Carved Decorations-19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. It’s a rare octagonal shape box and a lid incised with Swastika (만자 [卍字] and yin-yang (음양 [Yin-yang, 陰陽] designs in medallion, and with metal hinges around the corners, with brown wood stain on the surfaces and patina, the insides of the box and lid covered with patinated black stain. It’s in fine condition, measures approximately 13” x 5.5” x 13” (33 ...

Length approximately 21.5cm. Height approximately 21.5 cm. Repaired.

Colonial era Philippine Santos of Christ, likely mid-19th century. Missing arms/cross. Hi-resolution images on request.

Spanish colonial era Philippine Santos estimated to be from mid-19th century. Hi-resolution images on request.

Chinese Black Ink Painting of 3 Crayfish on Rice Paper in black lacquer wooden frame, from Xian China, 32" high, 20" wide, 1" deep, in good condition. Buyers have the choice to buy the painting in frame or just painting, the shipping charge will be very different, please inquire.

A JAPANESE ARITA PORCELAIN SQUARE DISH, EDO PERIOD.

An attractive Japanese Arita porcelain square dish with canted corners, decorated with an oversized sage lost in reverie by a lake. The unusual borders completely painted with figures in a landscape. Late 18th ~ early 19th century.

By repute once part of the Bigelow Collection and disposed by auction in New England a few years ago.

Approximately 15.5cm square. The dish has a small edge chip, otherwise in perfect condition...

A JAPANESE ARITA PORCELAIN SQUARE DISH, EDO PERIOD.

An attractive Japanese Arita porcelain square dish with canted corners, decorated with an oversized sage lost in reverie by a lake. The unusual borders completely painted with figures in a landscape. Late 18th ~ early 19th century.

By repute once part of the Bigelow Collection and disposed by auction in New England a few years ago.

Approximately 15.5cm square. The dish is in perfect condition.

Please study the p...

A JAPANESE ARITA PORCELAIN SQUARE DISH, EDO PERIOD.

An attractive Japanese Arita porcelain square dish with canted corners, decorated with an oversized sage lost in reverie by a lake. The unusual borders completely painted with figures in a landscape. Late 18th ~ early 19th century.

By repute once part of the Bigelow Collection and disposed by auction in New England a few years ago.

Approximately 15.5cm square. The dish is in perfect condition.

Please study the p...

A JAPANESE ARITA PORCELAIN SQUARE DISH, EDO PERIOD.

An attractive Japanese Arita porcelain square dish with canted corners, decorated with an oversized sage lost in reverie by a lake. The unusual borders completely painted with figures in a landscape. Late 18th ~ early 19th century.

By repute once part of the Bigelow Collection and disposed by auction in New England a few years ago.

Approximately 15.5cm square. The dish is in perfect condition.

Please study the p...

A JAPANESE ARITA PORCELAIN SQUARE DISH, EDO PERIOD.

An attractive Japanese Arita porcelain square dish with canted corners, decorated with an oversized sage lost in reverie by a lake. The unusual borders completely painted with figures in a landscape. Late 18th ~ early 19th century.

By repute once part of the Bigelow Collection and disposed by auction in New England a few years ago.

Approximately 15.5cm square. The dish is in perfect condition.

Please study the p...

Tanuki (Japanese raccoon dog) sculpted from a salmon-hued granite. Mid-Edo Period ca. 1700. Very minor old loss. Lotus-form dais appearing in the photos, sculpted from a brown igneous stone ca. 1800, is included.

Tanuki height: 35 cm
Width: 20 cm
Depth: 23 cm
Lotus-form dais height: 13 cm
Upper-surface diameter: 28.5 cm.

Tanuki, of which stone depictions are extremely uncommon, are typically characterized by a daunting display of testicular fortitude--assuming, that is, the beast...

AN ARITA BLUE & WHITE MOKKO DISH, 2ND HALF OF THE 18TH CENTURY.

An attractive mokko (lobed) and moulded dish decorated with a figure seated beneath mist enshrouded trees. The cavetto is moulded with swirls and flowers, the rim with a dark iron rich kuchibeni dressing.

Approximately 22.5 cm wide. Fine original undamaged condition.

Please study the photographs.

Within the UK payment by bank to bank transfer is preferred.

Customers from other countries ...

AN ARITA BLUE & WHITE MOKKO DISH, 2ND HALF OF THE 18TH CENTURY.

An attractive mokko (lobed) and moulded dish decorated with a figure seated beneath mist enshrouded trees. The cavetto is moulded with swirls and flowers, the rim with a dark iron rich kuchibeni dressing.

Approximately 22.5 cm wide. Fine original undamaged condition.

Please study the photographs.

Within the UK payment by bank to bank transfer is preferred.

Customers from other countries may pay...

A unusual Pair of Chinese Bronze Candlesticks, each depicting a Crane standing on a Dragonturtle. 19th Century. Good condition. Size: 28 cm. each (11").

Blue silk ground with embroidery in Peking knot and satin stitch, showing peonies and auspicious symbols. Bordered with later, patterned fabric and backed with silk. Condition: few small stains. Dimension: 58.5 cm long x 22.3 cm wide.

Very wabi-sabi old Meiji period bronze well bucket. Great conditon. Hand forged bronze nails to attach the ring bar. Lovely patina. 11" tall by 7" wide. Ask for shipping quote. (pair available)

A large, heavy, Korean brass candle holder, consisting of six parts: (1)a base pan on which screws the (2)candle stick, (3)a small pan to contain the wax, (4)a bracket to hold the light reflector, (5)a fan shaped light reflector which is secured by bat shaped brackets on both sides, and (6)a candle snuffer. This candle stick dates to the turn of the Century, Yi Dynasty, and measures overall 32 3/4" high. The base pan measures 10 3/4" in Diameter x 2 1/2" high. The condition is excellent.