CHINESE PEWTER TEA POT, FISH FORM (CARP OR KOI) early 19th century Chinese Heavily chased and tooled pewter, copper trimmed edging on gills and surrounding red coral eyes.  More »

CHINESE PEWTER TEA POT, FISH FORM (CARP OR KOI) early 19th century Chinese Heavily chased and tooled pewter, copper trimmed edging on gills and surrounding red coral eyes. Top lid is well fitted and removable, shaped pewter handle swivels on original mounts. The pewter feet. Dimensions: Length: 13" (34cm) Height: 7 1/2" (19cm) Width: 5" (13cm) Origin: Chinese for Export Condition: Very fine, normal wear of the period, pewter is soft, fins can be moved, no breaks or holes.   « Less

Arita SOMETSUKE TEA CEREMONY CUP STAND, hand painted in under glaze cobalt blue possibly, Hirado. The stand dates to pre 1900, and is unsigned. There are similar pieces shown  More »

Arita SOMETSUKE TEA CEREMONY CUP STAND, hand painted in under glaze cobalt blue possibly, Hirado. The stand dates to pre 1900, and is unsigned. There are similar pieces shown on Trocadero for sake, though this appears to be for Tea ceremony. Dimensions: Height 3 1/4"(8cm) Width: 3"(7.50cm) Condition: Excellent, no frits, chips or damage   « Less

Chinese Red TEMPLE JAR with famille rose palette figurals. This is a handsome and unusual jar with Bhuddist symbols. Striking color, a great accent piece. Signed on base with  More »

Chinese Red TEMPLE JAR with famille rose palette figurals. This is a handsome and unusual jar with Bhuddist symbols. Striking color, a great accent piece. Signed on base with seal mark. Dimensions to follow.. Height: Approximately 12" Condition: Very good. One chip to underside of lid at rim.   « Less

An exceptional matched pair of QING DYNASTY signed Foo Dogs, or Foo Lions. The figurines vary in size, the male larger, and are of course hand potted, signed on the interior  More »

An exceptional matched pair of QING DYNASTY signed Foo Dogs, or Foo Lions. The figurines vary in size, the male larger, and are of course hand potted, signed on the interior of base with an impressed Kangxi mark. This pair has a rich deep mellowed turquoise glaze with wonderful color variations. The Foos display beautifully. GreAt for investment potential.br> Dimensions: Height 5"(12.50cm) Condition: Excellent for the period. Very slight and appropriate wear for the period. There are no damages or loss on these figures.   « Less

Absolutely the best Frog! He is a glazed with a thick rich deep turquoise, on coarse hard pottery. Froggy has the cutest potbelly, huge eyes, and other wonderful froggy  More »

Absolutely the best Frog! He is a glazed with a thick rich deep turquoise, on coarse hard pottery. Froggy has the cutest potbelly, huge eyes, and other wonderful froggy attributes. He has been the king of my garden for quite awhile.Selling him because I am making an international move, and will have no yard. The frog was purchased from a very chic,very over priced nursery in Santa Barbara, California seven years ago. I can not tell you how old the frog is, but I know they had him for 10 years, probably because of his outrageous price. The owner told me the frog was shipped with a collection of fine garden porcelain, including particularly wonderful shaped large pots, (Of Course I bought some of these also,so inquire) they are incredibly beautiful works of art with turquoise and azure drip glazes. also... NOTE: The pottery is a hard rough creamy beige stonewear, probably Shekwan (from China)and is not the Vietnamese turquoise/celadon found at big garden centers. Dimensions: Exact measurements to be added tomorrow. Condition: Excellent,minor some minor kiln glaze flaws...   « Less

Here is a really beautifully detailed KUTANI water bucket for tea ceremony. Subtle hand painted details to the Japanese taste with delicate birds, floral and exceptionally  More »

Here is a really beautifully detailed KUTANI water bucket for tea ceremony. Subtle hand painted details to the Japanese taste with delicate birds, floral and exceptionally painted gilt details on fine white porcelain ground. Dates to late 19th century. The washing bucket is unsigned. Dimensions: 10" Condition: Excellent, no chips frits or damage   « Less

Fine large 19th century GUANGXU Chinese FAMILLE ROSE deep charger with three bold cockerels, one in a fruiting peach tree, the others in the garden among multi-colored  More »

Fine large 19th century GUANGXU Chinese FAMILLE ROSE deep charger with three bold cockerels, one in a fruiting peach tree, the others in the garden among multi-colored flowers in a pretty garden. Enamels are especially nice and the impressive size is hard to find in a deep plate of this caliber. Reverse has detailed iron red floral scrolls. An exceptional display and investment charger in hard to find size. **Please see our similar 13.5" signed Guangxu charger, Trocadero #518511. Condition: Excellent for period, some minor wear to enamels, appropriate to period Dimensions: 14"(36CM)   « Less

Fine early MING Dynasty stem cup, Wanli or earlier. A simple dark underglaze cobalt blue painted motif on white ground, a rare and elegant example of MING pottery. Please  More »

Fine early MING Dynasty stem cup, Wanli or earlier. A simple dark underglaze cobalt blue painted motif on white ground, a rare and elegant example of MING pottery. Please note unusual pie crust rim detail. A special and rare find. Dimensions: 4.75 inches Width 2.00 inhes Height Condition: Some rim frits, appropriate to period. Additional photos available.   « Less

Simply stunning 11" Meiping shape vase,late 19th century, Guangxu . Exceptional polychrome details with finger citron, fruiting peach, peonies, morning glories, and  More »

Simply stunning 11" Meiping shape vase,late 19th century, Guangxu . Exceptional polychrome details with finger citron, fruiting peach, peonies, morning glories, and butterfly. Heavy and well potted with exceptional color and artistry. A rare and stellar large vase. Signed on reverse with calligraphy poem. To be translated. Dimensions: Height 11.0 Inches Width 9.0 Inches Mouth 3.0 Inches Condition: Excellent, no damage or repairs   « Less

A highly unusual and attractive 18th century ladies washing basin, with a motif of black flying magpies,swirling black waves with flowers, and famille verte boys playing on  More »

A highly unusual and attractive 18th century ladies washing basin, with a motif of black flying magpies,swirling black waves with flowers, and famille verte boys playing on the wall interior of the bowl. This bowl is rendered to the Chinese taste, and most likely not made for export. The wide rim has delicate floral spray border,exterior with iron red sprays. Nice quality porcelain, a lovely and rare collectors piece which displays very well. Condition: Excellent. Normal wear for period, but no chips,hairlines or damage. Enamels are clear and sharp. Dimensions: Diameter: 12" width. Height 5" Rim 1 1/4"   « Less