Circa 1850-1875 Japanese Meiji Period Mixed Metal Vase measuring 17 1/2" in height. The texture of this vase is just like the trunk of a tree and this is actually called  More »

Circa 1850-1875 Japanese Meiji Period Mixed Metal Vase measuring 17 1/2" in height. The texture of this vase is just like the trunk of a tree and this is actually called the Tree Bark Pattern and Design. I have been told this is Japanese Lacquer on top of Satsuma. The Cloisonne along with the mixed metals have been applied to is probably pottery, earthenware or porcelain. Cloisonne design of flowers,butterflies,birds are inlaid into the lacquering. It appears to be a hammered black rippled body embossed with a central tree bearing bark and orange flowers maybe mums with a black and orange bird (Oriole) nestled in between. JUST A REAL BLACK BEAUTY. I have been told that this pattern is very rarely seen and not too many people are knowledgeable(Including Myself)in regards to this piece. The minute I looked at it,I knew it was something that was quite unusual and a process that I had never seen. I feel that I have Priced it at a Very Reasonable Price.   « Less

Incredible Three Piece 18th Century Chinese Export Covered Bowl and Underplate from the Yongzheng Dynasty dating 1722-1735. We rarely find pieces predating Qianlong (Chien  More »

Incredible Three Piece 18th Century Chinese Export Covered Bowl and Underplate from the Yongzheng Dynasty dating 1722-1735. We rarely find pieces predating Qianlong (Chien Lung). The Condition is Excellent which is extremely rare to find in this remarkable item considering the age. The underplate is 6" in diameter and beside a few nibbles,frits on the edge the underneath, this piece is in perfect condition. Amazing the vine feet have never been broken. The entire piece front and back has been impressed to replicate a lily-pad or other leafs. The fluted edge is decorated in rouge-de-fer and a lime green. The center decoration is famille rose with two sepia or brown pomegranites with gilded speckles. The bowl itself is lotus is 4" in diameter by 2 1/2" tall. A lotus shape with applied flowers. The lip is scalloped and decorated to match the saucer and lid with the same rouge de fer and lime green border. Their is very little wear to the enamels or gilding. The enamels and gilding are Excellent. This is a truly a beautiful object. This period of chinese is very difficult to find or come by and one in this condition practically impossible. I guarantee this rare object to be authentic and absolutely not a reproduction. whoever purchases this object will be 100% Satisfied.   « Less

Circa 1820 Chinese Export Rose Mandarin dinner plate measuring 9 1/2" in diameter. This is one of several rose mandarin and rose medallion plates that we recently  More »

Circa 1820 Chinese Export Rose Mandarin dinner plate measuring 9 1/2" in diameter. This is one of several rose mandarin and rose medallion plates that we recently purchased out of a New York Estate. This dinner plate measures 9 1/2" in diameter and is of the best mandarin quality. This wonderful mandarin plate is in excellent quality and also excellent condition. Extremely bright colors of blue,pink, green with only very minimal wear for this plate of almost 200 years old. Typical mandarin scene of five ladies in a court yard scene. Nice gold in the hair. The rim of the plate has wear from use. The border of the plate is very typical of mandarin quality with butterflies, birds and greenery. Very good condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs.   « Less

R.L.HOBSON. The Wares of Ming Dynasty. London: Benn Brothers,Limited Edition #5 of 1500 copies. 8 Bouverie Street, E.C.4. 1923. 9"X11", pp. 240, Index Plus 128  More »

R.L.HOBSON. The Wares of Ming Dynasty. London: Benn Brothers,Limited Edition #5 of 1500 copies. 8 Bouverie Street, E.C.4. 1923. 9"X11", pp. 240, Index Plus 128 Illustrations of which eleven are in colour. Signed and inscribed by author, R.L.HOBSON. Dated 17/3/23. Contents Clean. Very Good Condition.   « Less

19th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Bowl Dimensions: 4" h x 10" diameter

19th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Bowl Dimensions: 4" h x 10" diameter   « Less

Early 20th Century Chinese Export Ginger Jar Dimensions: 5" h

Early 20th Century Chinese Export Ginger Jar Dimensions: 5" h   « Less

Late 19th Century Blue & White Chinese Grand Vase with Chinese Scenes Dimensions: 24" h

Late 19th Century Blue & White Chinese Grand Vase with Chinese Scenes Dimensions: 24" h   « Less

19th Century Korean Vase. Yi Dynasty Period Dimensions: 11.5" h x 7" diameter

19th Century Korean Vase. Yi Dynasty Period Dimensions: 11.5" h x 7" diameter   « Less

19th/20th C. Chinese small blue & white container of cylindrical shape with a fitted dome-shaped lid, base with apocryphal Kangxi mark. 5.75" high

19th/20th C. Chinese small blue & white container of cylindrical shape with a fitted dome-shaped lid, base with apocryphal Kangxi mark. 5.75" high   « Less

19th C. Blue & White Chinese Grand Size Vase 23.5" h - 9" diameter

19th C. Blue & White Chinese Grand Size Vase 23.5" h - 9" diameter   « Less