Ca. 1730s-40s, early 18th century
Early Qianlong period, Qing dynasty
Porcelain with overglaze famille rose enamels
D: 22.3 cm / 8.8 in
From a Belgian private collection

A nice early Qianlong period famille rose export plate in flawless condition, with brightly enameled floral sprays and bouquets. The design is an interesting synthesis of Chinese motifs (such as the typical trellis-diaper borders and the plum blossoms) with European rococo naturalism (the centra...

Very rare and unusual zen buddhist temple lantern in original kiri (paulownia) wood box. Dated on the box, Showa 3 (1929). Bronze with rice paper lining. Electrical light was added. Wonderful condition with a few bronze spots. Ask for shipping quote. H:51cm x Diameter :33cm.

This is Tsutsugaki Yogi of the indigo dyeing tea service set of the Edo era. The cotton is spun by hand and is very thick. A color of the cloth is deep green. The green dyeing needs a technique higher than the dyeing only for indigo plants. Therefore it is a color required to the item of the upper class. And this was drawn in a good balance in very powerful Tsutsubiki. As for this, an instrument is expressed three-dimensionally. This bold picture and design were able to be produced only by Tsu...

Rope and cloth patterns are impressed creating deeply textured shadows on this free form ceramic sculpture awarded the Kyoto Governors prize, and dated on bottom Heisei 10 (1998) by Yasuda Kayo. A pale ash glaze runs in sheets and rivulets over the lined and creased surface, with the top bursting open. This piece is 15 kilograms, 16 inches (40 cm) diameter, 18 inches (45 cm) tall and in fine condition. All the Yasuda family pieces are from the Matsui family collection of Fushimi, an extensive...

The size of Plate: 7 3/16" Dia x 1 1/4" High. Japanese Antique Porcelain Kutani Plate. Plate has four windows of design. One with two male seating at the table, detail gold works. Other with one female poet and two male poet. Two windows with Chrysanthemum desing with fence. Very fine detail works. Nice gold works which photo relly does not cature the whole details gold works. The condition of plate is Excellent, no chip, no crack and no hairline from outside force. However, there is called Jika...

Another stunning item from our private Buddha collection.

Large Chinese Guanyin made of Jade, with changing jade colours from light green to green, yellow, grey and black, the figure is seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus flower, one hand holding a bottle of elixir and the other hand raised in apan mudra.

The artist has put together three pieces of jade, the buddha, the crown and the lotus seat to a spectacular Guanyin statue with very detailed carvings. Absolutely rare an...

A Ming dynasty 16th century Jiajing period polychrome saucer dish, decorated at the interior with reversed green of flower branch medallion in the center and diaper pattern around mouth rim. The exterior with continuously chrysanthemum scrolls, underglaze blue square mark within double circle to base. Diameter: 13cm.

A rare Siam 18th. century Ayutthaya gilt bronze Buddha sits with legs crossed, right hand in the bhumispara mudra, the "calling the earth to witness" gesture, left hand in the mudra of meditation.

This posture symbolizes the union of method and wisdom, samasara and nirvana, and the realization of the conventional and ultimate truths. It was in this posture that Shakyamuni overcame obstructions while meditating on Truth, transforming delusions into mirror-like wisdom. The power of th...

A nice Ming dynasty Longquan wares dish, decorated with a molded flower in the center and fluted sides cavetto, covered overall with a fine olive green glaze. Condition is perfect, except tiny flake glaze to rim and free from any restoration. Diameter: 25cm.

Antique tasteful Satsuma Chawan made and marked by Gyozan, one of the most famous Japanese Satsuma artists, circa 1905, during the Meiji Period.

It presents a wonderful hand painting on it with strong and shiny colours.

The typical Satsuma ware we most come into contact with is a yellowish earthenware usually decorated with a minute decoration with Japanese figures, expressive faces or detailed oriental landscapes, or sometimes embellished with vivid dragons in relief. This ...

Up for sale from our private Buddha collection is this bronze gilt Guanyin with a well carved six-character Xuande Mark.

She is seated in rajalilasana with an expression of peace and serenity. The Guan Yin is wearing a tiara and loose robes falling over the shoulders with lots of images.

Please notice the rare throne with its face on the arm rest and the claws on the base of the throne. Very seldom and rare.

Qing Period, late 19th. century. Very good condition ...

Chinese hardwood Abacus, natural finish color, 1 1/4" high, 11 1/2" x 4 1/4" wide, numbers in Chinese Character in red in front and very large sign of the some Liquor store name in the back, the dovetail or butterfly joint work between back and the side frame, it is in good condition, no damage.

Lee Seung O's innovative paper assemblage, 36 x 26 inches, 91 x 66 cm. Lee's work is in the permanent collection of many major museums, including the National Museum of Contemporary Art in Seoul, and he has an excellent auction record, with not a single work going unsold in the many major auctions that have listed his work over the last several years, including Christie's. It is said of Lee Seung O that he is an old spirit with a young mind. While so many young Korean artists are looking to the ...

Lee Seung O's innovative paper assemblage, 32 x 24 inches, 81 x 61 cm. Lee's work is in the permanent collection of many major museums, including the National Museum of Contemporary Art in Seoul, and he has an excellent auction record, with not a single work going unsold in the many major auctions that have listed his work over the last several years, including Christie's. It is said of Lee Seung O that he is an old spirit with a young mind. While so many young Korean artists are looking to the ...

19th century
Late Qing dynasty
Porcelain with celadon glaze
D: 29.6 cm / 11.7 in
From a Northern California private collection specializing in Chinese celadons

A 19th century late Qing charger, glazed in light pea-green celadon, and molded / carved with various floral motifs in relief.

Condition report: Basically perfect condition. There is a Chinese character for “two” etched to the front surface, and there are some age scratches to glaze.

Ca. 1890-1940s
Guangxu - Republic period
Porcelain with langyao / ox blood copper red glaze
H: 42 cm (with stand), 38 cm (without stand)
From a Greenwich, Connecticut estate

Of Qing monochrome glazes, the langyao red is one of the best known. It was during the early 18th century that Jingdezhen potters managed to rework the Ming copper red formula into a more translucent and fluid version. The resulting product--from the crackled body to the white-red progre...

Ca. 1710-20s, early 18th century
Kangxi period, Qing dynasty
Porcelain with overglaze famille verte enamels
L: 19 cm / 7.5 in (at widest points), H: 11 cm / 4.3 (including lid)
From an Ohio estate

A charming Kangxi famille verte teapot, elegantly mounted in pewter and dark hardwood (possibly ebony). The mounting is classic 19th century English workmanship, with fluid contours and elegant form. The European metal mounting process was a way for owners to transfor...