Height: 8.7 cm (3.4 in)
Width: 5.5 cm (2.2 in)

Fine pair of Japanese Satsuma vases, the upper section showing four panels of alternating figural and rural scenes; finely worked and gilded throughout, the base stem is decorated with polychrome millefleur work; the finest of diaper work radiate out from the central throat; signed Kozan on the bases; good condition

Height: 44 cm (17.5 in)
Width: 19.8 cm (7.9 in)

Fine Chinese porcelain figural sleeve vase showing auspicious objects with underglaze blue decoration of a number of figures occupied with musical activity; the figures resemble Eliza; bamboo decoration inside the rim; cherry blossom above the base and hatched diaper work with vignettes of florals below the rim; minor hairline at the rim; 18th century; good condition; email for more pictures

This is an attractive early satsuma Koro or incense burner with very fine workmanship. I believe it may be pre-1900 because it appears to have been made with thicker mercury fired gold. Lid and bottom piece are both marked with a museum inventory number. The lid has been repaired and it looks quite good. The images show where it was broken. It stands about 4 1/2 inches tall and 4 1/2 inches wide. It is signed but I do not recognize the signature.

A rare GENUINE SWATOW MING DYNASTY POLYCHROME BOWL, 1570-1650, with overglaze iron red and green. Fair overall condition, with some wear due to condiderable age inside the bowl. As common in SWATOW WARE, this bowl has sand/kiln/grit deposits on the bottom and outside and because of the high temperatures in the firing kiln, it is not perfectly level, but warped as shown in the photograph. Size: 21 cm. diameter. Very low price as warped!

Height approximately 19.5 cm. Diameter approximately 15.5 cm. In good condition.

A well preserved SWATOW MING DYNASTY Polychrome porcelain plate, 16/17th Century, depicting a Phoenix. Size: 23 cm. diameter. No repairs nor hairlines, chips, cracks etc. Lovely Collector's specimen!

Exceptional example of a very old Japanese bronze. This type of lacquered bronze of the best quality is extremely rare. We only know a handful. This is the Mule of Toba in cast bronze, lacquered in red and cream. The animal is represented lowering its head. His rider, Toba has disappeared. Note the elegance of the movement, the strength but also the humor that emerges from this sculpture, this is the unique work of a great sculptor. Having no known reference dated with certainty, it is impossibl...

Lot of 7 medallions in gilded copper, cut, cloisonné and enamelled with Chinese characters and lotus flowers on a background cutted of Swastika. It seems that the pattern is related to wishes for great longevity. Very rare if not unique set. What was it used for? It would seem that the lightness of the medallions as well as their beautiful quality make them suitable for wearing as jewelry, sewn on a belt, a piece of clothing or a hat trick? Diameter of the 3 large medallions 80mm and 55mm fo...

Four ceramic rectangular plates with geometric glaze. It has kiln's stamp in the back side in one of the plates, however not identified. In excellent condition. The first half of the 20th century. W:10cm, L:17.5cm, H:3cm

Fine Tall Chinese Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Granary Jar

This tall cylindrical pottery jar in the form of a granary (grain store) was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). It is made from a relatively highly-fired grey pottery (having a distinct ring to it when tapped) that has been "cold painted" in various coloured pigments, exceptionally good traces of which still remain. The painted decoration comprises elaborate scrolling cloud and geometric patterns. In places on the su...

Fine Chinese Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Covered Box

This attractively-painted pottery box, complete with its cover, was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). It is made from a relatively highly-fired grey pottery (box & cover have a ring when tapped) that has been "cold painted" in various coloured pigments, very good traces of which still remain. The scrolling design seems to be a mixture of cloud and, possibly, zoomorphic patterns. The function of this vessel was as a food...

Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Enamelled Porcelain Bowl

This attractive porcelain bowl was made during the Wanli Reign (1573 - 1620) of the Ming Dynasty. This type of porcelain is referred to as "Swatow" or "Zhangzhou" ware and was often exported to the South East Asian market. The outer wall has been decorated with a scrolling floral pattern in red and green enamels, the inner centre more simply decorated with a floral motif and two red rings. A common feature of such ware is the sand / kiln gr...

Fine Thai 14th - 15th Century Stoneware Jar

This superbly-shaped stoneware jar was made at the Sawankhalok kilns during the 14th - 15th century. This is a particularly large example of this form with a diameter of 19 cm and a height of 16 cm. It is "heavily-potted" and coated in a finely-crackled translucent celadon glaze that has a hint of blue in places. The shoulder of the jar is decorated with an incised pattern below which is a slightly raised band surrounding the body and further incis...

Korean Koryo Dynasty Celadon Stoneware Bowl with Inlaid Slip Decoration

This small stoneware bowl was made during the Koryo Dynasty (AD 918 - 1392). It is glazed all over in a thick and finely-crackled translucent celadon glaze. The inner surface is decorated with a central flower blossom surrounded by rings and cloud patterns inlaid in white slip (this is not so easy to photograph due to the highly reflective glaze). The outer wall is more simply decorated with four rings of white inlaid sl...

An antique 11th century Mon Buddha, mounted to a custom made wooden base.

The figure is is stood samabhanga and is remarkable for its realistic yet delicate delineation of the limbs and the robe which seems to cling to the body.

The garment (sanghati) covers both shoulders. The right hand is held out in the vitarka mudra of teaching. The lowered left hand grants boons in the varada mudra.

A very naturalistic succession of wavy folds on the surface of his body ...

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Wide range of various old documents (including scroll) and samples of how to cutting, how to tying, and how to holding as 'origata' (decorative folding papers for 'noshi' gift wrapping paper for congratulatory life events) based on the Japanese traditional manners handed down to posterity. Meiji period (1868-1912), Japan. Scroll: More than 320cm (125.98in). Details unknown, because most of those are seen for my first time and with my shallo...

Porcelain vase in the shape of a gourd with Imari decor. The vase is mounted on a lathe. It is decorated in the Imari style in blue, red and gold with flowers on a background with stylized geometric cracks in cobalt blue inspired by frost. The base is without glassure. The collar seems a little short but it is not cut because the edge is covered with enamel. Height 22cm. There is a small chip and a slight 1cm crack that can be seen in the enlarged photo. The vase is old but we are unable to loca...

An antique 18th century Chinese Bronze Buddha seated in the varda or granting of Boons mudra. 

This lovely Buddha is seated in the lotus or Padmasana position, with each foot placed on the opposite thigh. His robes cascade fluidly from his left shoulder.  His robe is draped to leave the right shoulder bare, and a portion of the garment that covers the left wrist falls behind the figure.

The lower hem of the robe comes all the way down so that the undercloth or skirt...