Rare Chinese Transitional Blue & White Porcelain Vase - Butterflies

This rare and interesting blue & white porcelain vase was made in the 17th century during the Transitional period (c.1630 - 1660). It has been attractively decorated with butterflies, blossoms and other floral motifs. The significance of this decoration is to celebrate marriage, the butterflies representing summer and married happiness.

Interestingly, it has been made in three sections that have been luted together. <...

Rare Edo period red Raku bowl made by potter Hakuzo and named ‘White Peony’ (Fuyu Botan) by renowned Japanese samurai Kuro Hirosawa. The bowl features a distinctive reddish-orange glaze with variegated tones and a glossy finish, typical of Raku ware. The surface displays a natural, almost rustic texture with crackles and small pitting, characteristic of traditional Raku firing techniques.

The bowl appears to be irregularly shaped, adding to its handmade aesthetic. A notable featur...

A Chinese Qingbai Glazed Bowl with Inward Folding Shoulders. Circa, 10th Century, Jingdezhen, Northern Song Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. Featuring a thinly potted bowl with outward slanting walls, rising from a flat base, folding inward to its shoulders and flaring out to a slightly everted rim. It is covered overall in a greenish-white glaze, except for its base, exposing its darkened firing support. Measurements: diameter (7”inches or 18cm across), height (3.74”inches or 7.5...

An aka-Raku Chawan decorated with a phoenix by Kikko Jusoken sealed on bottom with what appears to read “the 7th Kyoto Gosho Hakurankai enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 12 cm ( just less than 5 inches) diameter, 89 cm (3-1/8 inches) tall and is in excellent condition.
Kikko Jihei (the firs Jusoken, 1784-1861) was born in Kaminada Village, Iyo country (mod. Ōzu City, Ehime Prefecture), as the eldest son of Todara Genbei, a retainer of the domain. Before establishing h...

An austere wide low Chawan tea bowl from the Asahi kilns of Nara prefecture emblazoned with Daibutsuden (Great Buddhist Hall). This was made to fund the rebuilding of the Great Buddhist Hall at Todaiji Temple during the late Meiji period. It is 15 cm (6 inches) diameter, 6 cm (2-1/4 inches) tall. There is a single gleaming gold repair to a chip in the rim.
Tōdai-ji in Nara, Japan, was founded in the 8th century by Emperor Shōmu as the head temple of all provincial Buddhist temples. It h...

This is a silk Nishikiori bag made in the Taisho period. It has a dragon and flower motif. There are no stains or damage. There is some slight rubbing on the top of the inside snaps, no stains or damage.It is in very good condition. Size:Width　22㎝　/ length 15cm

A Longquan celadon Yen-Yen vase decorated with moulded flower scroll and a spiral trumpet shaped mouth rim. Condition is very good, no any chip, no any crack and free from any restoration. Ming Dynasty 15th-16th Century Longquan ware or possibly earlier. Height: 23 cm.

Japanese limited edition woodblock print by French artist Paul Jacoulet (1902-1960) titled "Old Ainu Lady. Chikabumi. Hokkaido. Japan" (Vielle Aino) published October 28, 1950. A full page color illustration of this print is on page 35 (plate 109) of “The Prints of Paul Jacoulet” by Richard Miles, 1982. It is described on pages 113. The print is pencil-signed and bears the red owl seal to the right of the lady's head. The seal of the carver and printer (Maeda/Uchikawa) is at the lower ri...

This is an authentic Archaic Chinese Nephrite jade ritual blade, dating to the period 2100-1600BCE.It measures 6" X 2-7/8" (15.2cm X 7.4cm). This piece has been examined and authenticated by one of the foremost experts in the field of Chinese jade, author of an encyclopedic reference work, which catalogs all of the known ancient jade artifacts excavated in China to date. A copy of his COA will be provided to the purchaser. Authenticity is absolutely and unconditionally guaranteed. A FINAL NOTE: ...

A quite beautiful and rare Double Gourd vase, decorated with waves thread pattern around the body under crackles glazed and with iron-brown/red spots motif to mouth rim and surrounded the body made this double gourd was very unique specimen in antique market, covered overall with olive green glazed. Condition is perfect, with no any chip, no any crack and free from any restoration. Southern Song Dynasty or Later. Height: 24,5 cm.

A Chinese pale celadon jade carving in the shape of a Buddha's hand citron with matching wooden stand. Condition: traces of usage. Dimension: c. 5.8 x 4.2 x 2.8 cm, on wood stand: c. 8.1 cm height.

Stoneware banko teapot depicting the Seven Gods of Happiness with rattan handle.

The Seven Gods of Happiness are skillfully arranged, combining iconographic and physical characteristics of the teapot.
The lid features Jurôjin, god of longevity and wisdom, depicted as on old man. His moustache is used to grip the lid. The pointed cap of Ebisu, deity of peach trees and agriculture, serves as the spout. To his right, Hotei, deity of commerce and good health, is shown bald and sm...

Biwa-shaped kobako box in gold and silver hira maki-e lacquer.

In the center of the biwa, a bachimen (pick-guard) decorated with a temple in a pine landscape and fake resonance holes in the shape of crescent moons (hangetsu). Back and interior in nashi-ji lacquer.

The biwa is a three-stringed lute used to accompany storytelling. It is the instrument of Benten, the goddess of music, eloquence and poetry.

Japan – Meiji era (1868-1912)
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Oblong brown lacquer kobako box imitating a cherry branch. The lid is decorated with cherry blossoms in gold takamaki-e lacquer. The inside is in brown lacquer.

Japan – Meiji era (1868-1912)
Length: 8.3 in / 21 cm – Width: 2.5 in / 6.5 cm

Statue of a household protecting deity or ancestor, sitting on a rounded base, his head with an unusual pointed top, his hands in "namaste" posture. Wood, with fine age patina. Nepal, 19th century. Height: 33.5 cm. Strong abrasion due to great age, otherwise good condition. Provenance: collected in Kathmandu in 1974.

Antique statue of Hindu deity, her hands joined in front,of her belly, standing on a rounded base. Wood with fine age patina. India, 18th century, maybe earlier. Height: 24.2 cm. Abrasion due to great age, otherwise good condition.

Finely carved, large statue of Hindu god Vishnu, wearing a high crown, jewels, dhoti and sandals, holding his four attributes (club, chakra, conch shell and lotus flower) in his four hands, and standing on a semi circular pedestal. Wood, with remnants of the original polychromy. India, 19th century. Height: 49 cm. Some abrasion due to age, otherwise very good condition.

Very old mask of the Kyogen traditional theater representing the character of Bishamon, with a very fierce expression enhanced by finely, well detailed, carved features. Wood, with traces of the original colouring. Japan, early Edo period. Height: 21 cm. Abrasion due to great age, otherwise very good condition. The mask is nicely mounted on a custom stand. NOTE: Bishamon, or Bishamon-Ten, is one of the four guardians of Buddhism, often shown at the entrance of temples.