Unknown Antiquities

This display stand is made by combining old wooden sleepers with a newly made tabletop. The top of the display stand is finished with cashew paint, like lacquer, and has a jet blac...

This wooden work board is said to have been made in northern Kanto during the Meiji to Taisho periods (circa 1868–1920). Originally used in Japanese homes for kneading mochi and maki...

Japanese Koto Wakizashi Sword Japan Ca. 1400-1600s Length: 24.25” Blade Total Length: 27.25 Nagasa: 18.5” Koto wakizashi, with wild midare (Soshu?) hamon, including wild boshi. Hada indeterminate, with Shakudo & gold dragon menuki, beehive design fuchi kashira...

Bamboo Woven Hat Japan, circa 1930–1950s Handwoven bamboo hat with a beautifully aged surface and intricate lattice construction. Originally made as a practical object, it now carri...

This is an old Japanese black wooden box. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material is cedar. This is black and beautiful. Afte...

Beautiful round porcelain dish or circular box with a cover in blue and white. This circular chinoiserie box with a cover is finely decorated with a crisp blue and white hue. This di...

Completely handmade Tibetan chest made from beautiful hardwood with lots of patina, surface markings, and cool vibe from over a century's use in Tibet. This was used as a tea table o...

A Japanese Satsuma earthenware Koro and Cover , the seal by Matsumoto, Meiji period (1868-1912), painted with a bird and flowers, all reserved on a blue ground decorated with a gilt ...

Uzbekistan, Tajikistan: a rare, old ‘bridal crown’ made of silver, gilded in parts, with turquoise coloured ornamental stones, glass, coral, and many pend...

A fine ancient bronze pot. With two small loop handles to either side. Likely Central-Southern Asia, possibly Gandharan or Bactrian. Simply a wonderful piece of ancient bronze! D...

Stunning and one of a kind Buddha sculpture. An exquisitely hand-carved wooden sculpture of the Buddha's head, this piece exudes serenity and craftsmanship. Originating from India, ...

A Pair of Large Cloisonne Enamel Vases and Covers Chinese, late 20th century Brightly enameled flowers in pink, orange and blue, with soaring birds and butterflies on a soft yello...

Japanese 19th century Edo-Meiji Period Satsuma stoneware incense burner (Koro) with small wooden support table By: unknown Material: ceramic, stoneware, wood, enamel, paint Techniqu...

A Shadow Agate 'Horse' Snuff Bottle Chinese, Qing Dynasty 19th Century, has stopper 6.35 cm, 2 1/2 in.

Chinese Spinach Green Jade Figure of a Beauty The lady in elegant attire with a flowing robe, her left-hand holds a floral blossom, in her right a fan, on a wood stand. . Height 11 ...

Shibayama urm from the Japan meiji (1858-1912) period. Gorgeous piece of art, created in the imperial Japan during the Meiji period, circa 1890. This is a little urn with a lid crafted in gilded wood, shibayama panels and sterling silver. Composed by a four footed round vase with two sterling silver handles in the shape of trees and the lid on top accented with the figure of a crab in sterling silver. The gilded wood is decorated with flowers, sea patterns and the imperial flower...

A Chinese Mataban Stoneware Storage Jar 18th century The baluster body set at the shoulder with lug handles brown glaze Height 12.87 in Catalogue note The glaze is influenced by the...

Fine Chinese Pale Green and Russet Jadeite Small Vase and Cover The tapered white mottled pale green vessel with spinach green inclusions worked with open leafy flowers with russet e...

Chinese Celadon Glass Snuff Bottle The spherical body with out-turned neck and raised foot, textured brass cap with mineral cabochons, (two cabochons lacking) and metal scoop. Heigh...

An extraordinary antique Japanese embroidered tapestry depicting an autumn forest scene with thatched cottage along a riverbank and Mt. Fuji in th...

Chinese Unusual Multi-Colored Jade Covered Bowl/Censor. The circular body with two projecting dragon mask handles with loose rings and with ten additional projecting stylized masks...

A Sino-Mongolian jade and hardstone-inlaid silvered copper presentation censor Early 20th century The sides inlaid with jade plaques, all beneath a wide lip and supported on elepha...

A Chinese rock crystal "Ladies" Snuff Bottle Qing Dynasty, 19th Century of rounded rectangular form, carved in relief with calligraphy to one side, the other delicately carved, sto...

A small Chinese carved Lapis-Lazuli figure of a water buffalo Naturalistically carved as a muscular buffalo sturdily standing on four cloven feet, the raised head turned to the righ...

Traditional Japanese Inro Box with Five Compartments Traditional Japanese inro box with five compartments. Classic design with dark lacquer and gold ...

A large Chinese carved lavender Jadeite figure of a "Phoenix" (damages) The body carved with a high relief bird perched on rockwork with an elongated ...

Earthenware holy water recipient from Java, Indonesia. The vessel is also known as “kendi”, and go back as far as the 13th-15th century, when some indigenous groups were still Christ...

A Chinese carved pale caledon vase and cover Carved in the form of a "mythical chicken" standing erect with long plumage, front neck has a very unusual...

A Japanese Satsuma earthenware circular box and cover decorated in enamels and gilt with cover showing birds and trees reserved on foliate scrolls on a m...

Intricately detailed Cloisonné egg of ''regular'' size in black, pink, golden yellow & greens. The metal filigree in brass: beautifully detailed with...

A Chinese export blue and white "cranes" charger. Qing dynasty, with a tightly scalloped edge, border of stylized motifs, the center recess representing two cranes in a stylized mar...

Italian/French Enamel and Silver Snuff Box. Late 19th Century, the interior lid impressed 22, no other visible marks. The rectangular hinged box with an interior gilt wash, the lid ...

A carved agate snuff bottle Chinese, Qing dynasty of spherical form well-hollowed, carved in low relief to one side with a boy throwing a fishing ...

Chinese blue and white porcelain vase Of baluster form, decorated with floral patterns, flanked by leaf formed handles. Measure: Height...

A Japanese Porcelain gilt and enamel pitcher Signed Measures: 8 by 8 in. (20.32 x 20.32 cm.).  

A Chinese Lapis Lazuli Snuff bottle 20th century Carved in the form of a leaping carp, has stopper Measures: 6.3 cm, 2 1/2 in.

Good Chinese Agate Snuff Bottle The shaped rectangular body with russet to gray and clear mottling, the sides with flattened mask and ring ...

A Chinese Carved Jade Box and Cover, carved in the form of a horned mythical tortoise standing on four balls, the cover with a small tortoise and o...

A pair of Chinese brass pedestal stands, 19/20th century with pierced decoration Measures: 90cm wide, 92cm high.

Large Asian Large Green and White Stone Tiger The tiger atop a rock with extended claws and a wide-open mouth. Heigh 25 in., Width 21 in., Depth 10.5 in. Condition Report Good condit...

H 68.5 x 14.5 x 13.5 cm (26.96 x 5.70 x 5.31in). Showa period (1975). A type of traditional Japanese ikebana flower arrangement vase. Inside copper-plated. Aged deterioration as is.

A painting of Guanyin Qing Dynasty 19/20th century color on silk; The deity depicted floating, attired in long robes, adorned with jewels and wearing...

A Large Japanese Satsuma earthenware platter by Shunzan, meiji period (1868-1912) of shallow oval form, painted in enamels with calligraphy on ...

Antique 18th century Chinese Fencai porcelain plate, Kangxi With decoration in the middle of a vase with flowers surrounded in octangle line with flo...

JAPANESE BLUE AND WHITE DECORATED PORCELAIN PLATE, MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912) the underside with impressed signature, with a tightly scalloped edge, border of stylized motifs, the cen...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver card case; part of our diverse Asian silverware collection The anterior surface of this rare Chinese silver card case is ornamented with chased oriental figures amidst bamboo and foliate designs, accented with a fenced area and simplified structures, all on a matte background. The ornamentation incorporates a vacant shield shaped cartouche. The posterior surface of this silver card case is embellished with an exceptional chased decorated segmented iconic Chinese dragon design amidst clouds, also all on a matte background. The rounded sides of this antique silver cigarette case...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver christening mug; an addition to our silver christening gifts collection. This exceptional antique Chinese export silver mug has a tapering cylindrical form. The surface of this impressive christening mug is embellished with embossed and chased decoration depicting Asian figures in a grass terrain village setting performing chores and meditating in prayer. The scene incorporates a multitude of indigenous plants in addition to a stylized peony tree encasing a shield shaped vacant cartouche. The upper rim and base of the mug are encompassed with applied moulded borders. This Chinese export mug...

Pink, black, green and orange Nepali Dhaka Topi hat. Sandwiched between two custom cut acrylic or Lucite pieces. Lucite has bored holes at each corner for...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Turkish silver goblets; an addition to our range of wine and drink related silverware The...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Turkish silver coffee jug; an addition to our Asian silver teaware collection. This exceptional a...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Turkish silver coffee jug; an addition to the silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Indian silver sugar bowl; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique Indian silver sugar bowl has a circular rounded, compressed form. The body of this silver bowl is embellished with a chased scene depicting a rural setting with iconic wild, indigenous animals. The decoration to the body is flanked with simplified leaf decorated borders to the upper and lower portions. The raised flared shoulders of the sugar bowl are encompassed with an applied moulded border accented with leaf designs. This antique sugar bowl...

A Chinese grey jade imperial style bowl. The mottled grey stone with white and dark speckles and cloudy inclusions, worked with deep rounded sides rising fr...

Mini Antique Chinese Carved Carnelian Vase Mini antique Chinese carved carnelian vase. This delicate piece features an intricate design, with floral motifs carved into the surface of...

A bronze Model of a Heron Maiden holding a fish basket Japanese, Meiji Period late 19th century realistically rendered, all finely patinated, Signed Height 18.87 in. (46 cm.)

A Chinese carved Lapis-Lazuli vase and cover, 19th / 20th century, flanked with elephant head handles supporting loose rings, side carved with a low relief carved dragon the other u...

A Chinese polychrome-decorated carved wood figure of a Bodhisattva Standing regally with her hands in vitarka mudra, a five-pointed diadem set on her head, the angular face with bro...

Chinese Jin Dynasty 12th Century Cizhou Ware Crouching Tiger Pottery Pillow .Tiger pillow, Jin dynasty, 12th century (circa 1150) The pillow is assembled ...

An Agate snuff bottle Chinese, Qing Dynasty 19th century, of ovoid shape with rounded shoulders carved with lion-mask ring handles on the shoulders...

A Chinese carved jade figure of a phoenix Third quarter 20th century Perching atop rockwork with the finely incised wings Measures: height 5 in. ...