A high quality Meiji Satsuma cylindrical box and cover on three legs, painted in polychrome enamels and gold. The top of the lid decorated with a rectangle of geishas in a  More »

A high quality Meiji Satsuma cylindrical box and cover on three legs, painted in polychrome enamels and gold. The top of the lid decorated with a rectangle of geishas in a wisteria garden, a misty mountain scene, blossoms, wisteria and butterflies. The side and interior with wisteria and butterflies by the dozen. Signed on the base. Condition: minor wear to gilt, no chips or crack minor staining to base. 5'' wide. Circa 1880 unusual and great piece. Status: For Sale Reference#: 532_3286 Condition: vg stains Year: 1880   « Less

Well modeled Japanese Kutani Hotei with his bag. Well executed late Edo or early Meiji period piece that is quite whimsical in nature. otei is one of the Shichi Fukujin, the  More »

Well modeled Japanese Kutani Hotei with his bag. Well executed late Edo or early Meiji period piece that is quite whimsical in nature. otei is one of the Shichi Fukujin, the seven Japanese Shinto-gods of luck. He is the god of happiness, laughter and the wisdom of contentment, and is the patron of the weak and children, fortunetellers and bartenders. Hotei is distinguished by his body of generous proportions and round stomach exposed beneath loose robes. His big belly is a symbol of happiness, luck and generosity. On his back he carrys a huge linen bag containing precious things and gifts of good fortune, including children. He stands about 5'' tall has great gilding on his robes and is in excellent condition. Circa 1850 or perhaps a bit earlier. Status: For Sale Reference#: 526_2653 Condition: EX Year: 1850   « Less

Very good Chinese Tongzhi mark and period bowl. Done with scholars instruments and cash pieces this is a very nicely done famille rose piece. Circa 1870. Measures 7.5''  More »

Very good Chinese Tongzhi mark and period bowl. Done with scholars instruments and cash pieces this is a very nicely done famille rose piece. Circa 1870. Measures 7.5'' across. No real enamel loss as is so common on these pieces. Signed on base and scratched China also. Status: For Sale Reference#: 526_2618 Condition: vg Year: 1870   « Less

Fantastic and hard to find Chinese wedding / marriage lamp. Late 19th century Chinese porcelain marriage lamp. Painted in bright famille rose enamels with gilt background  More »

Fantastic and hard to find Chinese wedding / marriage lamp. Late 19th century Chinese porcelain marriage lamp. Painted in bright famille rose enamels with gilt background enamel ground decorated with scrolling leaves and flowers. Approximately 11'' tall and very thin almost eggshell quality porcelain. No damage very minor wear and circa 1880. Rare intact piece! Status: For Sale Reference#: 529_3926 Condition: vg Year: 1880   « Less

Fine Japanese Imari Shell shaped dish or plate. Great looking shell shaped form with ribbed body & shaped edge. Great Edo look but probably Meiji in origin. No damage at all  More »

Fine Japanese Imari Shell shaped dish or plate. Great looking shell shaped form with ribbed body & shaped edge. Great Edo look but probably Meiji in origin. No damage at all and measures 6.25'' by 5.75'' in size. Status: For Sale Reference#: 529_2995 Condition: ex Year: 1900   « Less

Huge and high quality Japanese Meiji Satsuma vase or possibly a planter due to its large size. Excellent detailing for such a large piece as its 13'' wide and 11'' thick and  More »

Huge and high quality Japanese Meiji Satsuma vase or possibly a planter due to its large size. Excellent detailing for such a large piece as its 13'' wide and 11'' thick and stands 8'' tall. Really big piece from the golden age of Satsuma. Condition is very good with an repaired chip to lip and faint line in base that maybe from the firing due to its large size. Circa 1880 and impressive in size and appearance. A worthy addition to any collection. Status: For Sale Reference#: 530_3091 Condition: vg chip Year: 1880   « Less

Very nice and impressively large late Qing dynasty beaker vase in very nice condition. Stands an impressive 14'' tall and the mouth is really flared at 7.5'' across. Nice  More »

Very nice and impressively large late Qing dynasty beaker vase in very nice condition. Stands an impressive 14'' tall and the mouth is really flared at 7.5'' across. Nice late 19th early 20th Century piece with part of the antique wax export seal evident. Status: For Sale Reference#: 513_1356 Condition: vg no issues Year: 1900   « Less

Imperial quality well painted CANTON ENAMEL BOWL. Shaded pink florals, vines, deep blue border. This is a fine late 19th century Canton enamel not a modern reproduction.  More »

Imperial quality well painted CANTON ENAMEL BOWL. Shaded pink florals, vines, deep blue border. This is a fine late 19th century Canton enamel not a modern reproduction. Condition: Very good, no dings, chips, or frits. Unsigned Height: 2.5'' Diameter 5'' Status: For Sale Reference#: 532_3283 Condition: vg Year: 1850   « Less

Beautifully painted famille rose platter with bats, birds cash Buddhist symbols and more. Nicely detailed in all respects a truly well done later Qing / early Republic  More »

Beautifully painted famille rose platter with bats, birds cash Buddhist symbols and more. Nicely detailed in all respects a truly well done later Qing / early Republic piece. Condition is excellent and there are no chips or repairs. This is a early (1895-1900) very beautiful Chinese Porcelain Platter. It measures 12'' by 9''. It has a wide gilded band that is decorated with hundreds of colorful, rich enameled cash coins, flowers and Buddhist symbols. These encircle the entire rim of the platter. In the center of the Platter, is a tiger crane bird and several bats.. Shades and enameling are done in Rose Medallion, Famille Rose and Rose Mandarin palettes. The underside has a pale orange peel Celadon ground with the very bottom unfinished and also containing old sand from the early firings. A rare piece of early Chinese Porcelain in a rare design. Status: For Sale Reference#: 532_3260 Condition: vg Year: 1900   « Less

Early 19th large early Meiji / late Edo Japanese Imari tray or possibly a handled charger or low bowl, richly decorated with four rounded panels with flowers and plants. The  More »

Early 19th large early Meiji / late Edo Japanese Imari tray or possibly a handled charger or low bowl, richly decorated with four rounded panels with flowers and plants. The ground of the tray is very richly decorated with chrysanthemum and peony heads flowers, leafs, foliage. The dimensions are 14'' by 8.5'' the condition is excellent good - has only one short very tiny hairline to the handle with virtually no age wear to the enamel. Circa 1850. Great handles! Status: For Sale Reference#: 532_3252 Condition: vg minor line Year: 1850   « Less