19th century Chinese export Rose Medallion oval dish c1860. This oval famille rose porcelain platter measures 12 inches by 9 and one quarter inches by 1 and 1 half inches  More »

19th century Chinese export Rose Medallion oval dish c1860. This oval famille rose porcelain platter measures 12 inches by 9 and one quarter inches by 1 and 1 half inches high. There is one very small rim flake which we show in the photographs provided. Figural floral reserves on gilt ground with birds and butterflies.   « Less

A fine footed Mukozuke with an underglaze design of a lakeside landscape with hills in the background and twosmall boats in the lake. The border is done in the brocade  More »

A fine footed Mukozuke with an underglaze design of a lakeside landscape with hills in the background and twosmall boats in the lake. The border is done in the brocade patterns known as nishidike. The raised foot has classic Nabeshima style vertical lines and the underside of the scroll has small designs of foothills. Four character mark on the base reads Hirado Kasho Good Omen. See page 146, plate 12 in the standard Hirado reference book by Louis Lawrence Hirado, Prince of Porcelains Encyclopedia of Art Series, 1997. Mid Meiji. Measures 6 and three eighth inches wide at top, 5 and seven eighths inches wide at bottom and is 1 one half inches high at its highest. Mukozuke bowls, used to serve food during a formal tea ceremony.This piece is on display in our gallery at Old Saybrook Antiques Center and can be seen in-person by visiting 756 Middlesex Tpke Old Saybrook, CT 06475. For hours of operation visit: http://www.OldSaybrookAntiques.com   « Less

Rose Medallion,Antique Chinese export Rose Medallion oval porcelain platter, This Chinese "Rose Medallion" porcelain platter dates from the mid 19th century and measures 18  More »

Rose Medallion,Antique Chinese export Rose Medallion oval porcelain platter, This Chinese "Rose Medallion" porcelain platter dates from the mid 19th century and measures 18 and one half inches by 15 inches. This beautiful Rose Medallion platter is in excellent original condition.   « Less

Stunning Meiji Period Midnight Blue Cloisonne Vase in inverted pear shape with lavender and white wisteria design on a midnight-blue ground. Height: 11.5 inches, 29 cm;  More »

Stunning Meiji Period Midnight Blue Cloisonne Vase in inverted pear shape with lavender and white wisteria design on a midnight-blue ground. Height: 11.5 inches, 29 cm; Circumference: 15 inches, 38 cm.   « Less

Price on request:A globular bodied vase painted in dark reddish brown on a white slip. The main body has three large sprays of flowers. A large brown band encircles the  More »

Price on request:A globular bodied vase painted in dark reddish brown on a white slip. The main body has three large sprays of flowers. A large brown band encircles the shoulder and below the floral sprays are several thin bands - some straight and some wavy. Typical of this type. Period: Song (10th - 12th C.) Size: Height = 24.1 cm (9.5 inches) There is a tiny repair at the mouth rim (not noticeable - see last photo). Underneath there is a signature of the kiln. There is a very interesting, subtle hand print - probably of the artist himself.   « Less

SOLD. A ewer with an greyish-olive toned glaze that covers all but the foot and base. The mouth is trumpet-flared and the 3-lobed rim of the mouth is trimmed in silver (see  More »

SOLD. A ewer with an greyish-olive toned glaze that covers all but the foot and base. The mouth is trumpet-flared and the 3-lobed rim of the mouth is trimmed in silver (see photos). The grooved strap handle is typical of Song items . Period: Song: 10th-13th Century Size: Height = 21.2 cm (8-3/4 inches) Condition: Tiny firing separation at the base of the spout (not a crack).   « Less

A blue-grey glazed pottery form of a large-eyed turtle. The turtle shell has relief patterns over which a glaze was applied. Period: Song (10th - 13th Century,  More »

A blue-grey glazed pottery form of a large-eyed turtle. The turtle shell has relief patterns over which a glaze was applied. Period: Song (10th - 13th Century, China) Size: Length = 5.5 cm from head to tail. Height = 3.8 cm Condition: Very good. No breaks. Natural crackle in the glaze from age.   « Less

SOLD. A nice green Vietnam Annamese plate with incised floral design surrounded by a key fret pattern. The center has four knobs for kiln stacking. Age: 15Century. Size:  More »

SOLD. A nice green Vietnam Annamese plate with incised floral design surrounded by a key fret pattern. The center has four knobs for kiln stacking. Age: 15Century. Size: Diameter:16.6 cm. Condition: No repairs. Some degrading of the glaze on the backside of the plate. Please refer to our stock # ANN-002 when inquiring.   « Less

SOLD:A glazed plate in blue and red depicting two birds, a chrysanthemum, bamboo and mountain scene. Size: Diameter.27cm. Age: Late Ching. Condition: No repairs

SOLD:A glazed plate in blue and red depicting two birds, a chrysanthemum, bamboo and mountain scene. Size: Diameter.27cm. Age: Late Ching. Condition: No repairs   « Less

Blue and white export ware. There are four block-printed under glaze "crowns" around the edges of the plate with a brushed "fu" character in the center for prosperity, good  More »

Blue and white export ware. There are four block-printed under glaze "crowns" around the edges of the plate with a brushed "fu" character in the center for prosperity, good fortune and wealth. Size: Diameter. 26.2 cm. Condition: No repairs. Please refer to our stock # PT-025 when inquiring.   « Less