Stock #: 1012026 Size: 22cm wide Price: AU$ 1,250.00 US$ 1,287.50 € 950.00 £ 800.00 Rare Chinese export plate with pierced rim and unusual overlapping leaf  More »

Stock #: 1012026 Size: 22cm wide Price: AU$ 1,250.00 US$ 1,287.50 € 950.00 £ 800.00 Rare Chinese export plate with pierced rim and unusual overlapping leaf edge, painted in Europe to the center with a series of plants in iron red reserves, on an iron red ground of unusual receding square cells with subtle Chinese figures in gold, the rim with the frets outlined, with three large flowerheads in reserve, one covering a ground-out armorial device. Circa 1750 References: This interesting piece has been an order from China for a European family, but has either been rejected or not claimed; a European decorator has then ground off the armorials and re-decorated the entire piece, circa 1750. Condition: excellent condition   « Less

Stock #: 1011962 Size: 18cm wide Price: AU$ 690.00 US$ 710.70 € 524.40 £ 441.60 Ming bowl with petal shaped rim, painted in underglaze blue to the exterior  More »

Stock #: 1011962 Size: 18cm wide Price: AU$ 690.00 US$ 710.70 € 524.40 £ 441.60 Ming bowl with petal shaped rim, painted in underglaze blue to the exterior with panels of stylised lotus flowers, the interior with a crane amongst plants, the rim with a scroll border. Ming dynasty, Wanli, 1573-1620 Condition: good condition, slight bruising to rim   « Less

A very large round and exceptionally fine Persian silk Carpet, handmade from the area of Na'in, Persia. Round hand made Persian Carpets are only specially commissioned  More »

A very large round and exceptionally fine Persian silk Carpet, handmade from the area of Na'in, Persia. Round hand made Persian Carpets are only specially commissioned (and only to the finest quality); they require a special frame for the craftsman / person to work from. Large round Persian Carpets are particularly rare and seldom appear in the west (please do not confuse this with cheap, machined made carpets appearing from Pakistan and India, this is an original hand made work of art). This silk Carpet has been produced having a large number of hand tied knots per inch (laar), the design is perfectly symmetrical, the colours are rich and the overall condition is very good, this Carpet is of exceptional quality and very fine, a true work of Art. The Carpet was commissioned for an Iranian family from Shiraz at the end of the 1960’s, and as with the culture was only brought out for use on special occasions, which has kept this carpet particularly fresh. We doubt if there is another round Persian Carpet of this size, quality and rarity on the market in the west today. •Item: Large Silk Persian Carpet •Circa: 1960's •Origin: Na'in, Iran •Material: 60%Silk/40% Wool (I think these percentages as this would be about normal but as this is an exceptional example it may be different erring towards quality) •Production: Hand Made/Original •Dimensions: 102" Dia approx •Condition: Very Good •Rarity: Very Rare •Quality: Best •Symmetry: Perfect •Colour: Bright/Original Very difficult to photograph well, more images can be supplied if required. Price excludes shipping   « Less

Very rarely seen on any market a large Nomad Wedding Carpet from the areas of Iran / Iraq of vivid bright colours with naive details of fish, camels, flora etc... This unique  More »

Very rarely seen on any market a large Nomad Wedding Carpet from the areas of Iran / Iraq of vivid bright colours with naive details of fish, camels, flora etc... This unique work of art having been produced in two halfs with an obvious Gallate (i.e: Islam Religion / culture - only God creates perfection, anything man made wll have a mistake in its making). This carpet has been firstly hand made in the traditional way and then hand embroidered with the various Devish dancers, fish, camels flora etc... so the finish has both vivid colours (still very bright) and texture (from the secondary hand work). These Carpets are hand made specifically for the bride and groom. There are very few in private collections outside of Asia and almost never appear on the open market, a true museum item as normally they are past down through the generations. The last owners, who were Carpet Collectors, purchased it in 1960 from Karbala and it dates pre 1920 The dimensions are large (measurements to come)- please enquire if you are waiting for these and we will get them to you. Condition: Good - there is evidence that the Carpet has been hung with two areas on the same edge has a little damage from some sort of hanging device. Hard to photograph well - please ask if more images are required Price on Application - Buyer to arrange shipping on this item including export licence as the price tag exceeds the threshhold required without a licence.   « Less

Asian impressive wood carving storage box, with Chinese characters. Aged with incredible normal condition. A Story teller, fascinating box with engraving marks, monogram E,  More »

Asian impressive wood carving storage box, with Chinese characters. Aged with incredible normal condition. A Story teller, fascinating box with engraving marks, monogram E, in square box, numbered 137 on interior cover. 12" x 9" x 6".   « Less

Blanket chest. Pine wood with an opening from the front, iron fittings. Cholla province, Korea. This chest was originally covered with a dark stain. Due to many damages,  More »

Blanket chest. Pine wood with an opening from the front, iron fittings. Cholla province, Korea. This chest was originally covered with a dark stain. Due to many damages, we stripped the color off and finish it with a light natural wax. H. 92cm, W. 115cm, D. 49cm Late 19th century.   « Less

this wooden piece is crowned buddha, Lao-Tailue style, Northern Thailand - Laos 19th century. H. 39cm, W. 20cm, D. 14cm (base)

this wooden piece is crowned buddha, Lao-Tailue style, Northern Thailand - Laos 19th century. H. 39cm, W. 20cm, D. 14cm (base)   « Less

Korean clothing chest. The main body of this chest is made from pine wood, Elm wood has been used for the front panels, White brass fittings. This chest has small doors  More »

Korean clothing chest. The main body of this chest is made from pine wood, Elm wood has been used for the front panels, White brass fittings. This chest has small doors opening in the center of each level. Each level is an empty compartment without drawers or internal divisions. There are often four small drawers across the top and a decorative stand to keep it above the heated floor called Ondol. The red color is not original and has been applied when the chest was restored. Kyonggi Province, Korea H. 138cm, W. 92cm, D. 42cm.   « Less

Long woodcarving panel made from one piece of teak wood. Scenery of people walking behind each other and take a novice to the monk hood. Minor damages due to age. Burma. L.  More »

Long woodcarving panel made from one piece of teak wood. Scenery of people walking behind each other and take a novice to the monk hood. Minor damages due to age. Burma. L. 190cm, H. 50cm, D. 12cm. Early 20th century.   « Less

antique chines jade encenser with dragons scultures

antique chines jade encenser with dragons scultures   « Less