*** | A rare and magnificent pair of late 19th century Chinese carved rhinoceros horns. The spectacular horns are carved to the tip with a pierced openwork design of trees, vines, gourds, lingzhi fungus, young deer and the 'Three friends of winter’; pine,… | *** | |
*** | A late 18th or early 19th century Chinese mother of pearl inlaid and jade set hardwood ruyi sceptre, early Qing Dynasty/Mid-Qing Dynasty, a Hetian white jade ruyi sceptre in zitan hardwood with cut brass fine and strong inlaid detail with mother of pearl… | *** | |
*** | An impressive Chinese kingfisher feather picture, depicting two phoenix in a woodland scene, the leaves, flowers, trees and birds are finely decortated with real feathers, in high relief, in rosewood frame. Height 69 cm. Width 51 cm | *** | |
*** | A pair of early 19th century Chinese gilt-decorated double-sided carvings, height 57.5 cm, 34.5 x 5 cm | *** | |
*** | A Chinese Ming dynasty red lacquered 'Flower and Bird' rectangular lidded box (Da Ming Jiajing Nian Zhi Mark) | *** | |
*** | A fine quality Wakizashi with Goto style fittings by Sagami no Maki, 1658, maker Soshu Ju Ise Daijo Tsunahiro. Working manji 1658. Silver Hibaki. Kagatana: signed Sagami no Kami. Tsuba: Matsuoka Motosugu. Gold Shakudo, Fuchi, Kashira, Menuki. Ex Robert… | *** | |
*** | A large Chinese Qing dynasty Beijing glass yellow washer (with original rosewood stand and original S Marchant 1950's purchase receipt), height 16 cm, diameter 23 cm | *** | |
*** | A Chinese painted enamel urn and wood stand, height 62 cm, diameter 40 cm | *** | |
*** | A large and rare Japanese Edo period tsuba by Ichinomiya Nagastune, rounded oval iron with mixed metals, silver gold floral and bird details under a silver moon. Signed with date, dated 5th May 1781. Dimensions 85 x 8 cm. | *** | |
*** | A very fine Yoroi Doshi Tanto, Muromachi period c1362, Hanadashi style koshirae blade signed 'Kanesane'. Omori school silver Fuchi, kashira, and tsuba with wave cutting and dragon edge. Kozuka with silver gilt dragon. Old silk bag, length 39 cm | *** | |
*** | A good quality Chinese silver export teaset, the teapot with dragon body handle and dragon head spout, the lid with dragon head finial and body with dragons in relief. Together with similar sugar and creamer. Al signed to base 'Wing Nam' and Chinese mark,… | *** | |
*** | A Chinese mid-Qing Dynasty rosewood lid box (Yishantang mark). . A treasure of Chinese craftsmanship, the Baibao inlay originated in the late Ming dynasty. This rosewood box is composed of two parts, the lid and the stand, the lid and stand inlaid with… | *** | |
*** | A Chinese stone Kwan Yin temple carving depicting the Buddhist bodhisattva in bass relief, carved from grey, green rhyolite. The Kwan Yin is possibly a cave carving from Shandong Province and stylistically could date from the mid Ming period. Purchased by… | *** | |
*** | A Chinese field-yellow stone seal with carved auspicious beast knob, field-yellow stone referred to as 'Tian Huang'. It was excavated under the rice field of Shoushan river in Shoushan, Fuzhou city, known as the 'King of the Stones'. Its colour is warm… | *** | |
*** | A good Japanese Meiji period bronze animal sculpture C. 1880, depicting a tiger and wolf locked in mortal combat. The tiger with skilfully worked striped pattern above a snarling wolf with detailed hairwork, both with inlaid glass eyes. Large natural and… | *** | |
*** | A Chinese Northern Qi period ceramic Buddha relief, depicting Buddha beneath the bodhi tree at Bodhgaya seated on a lotus supported by nagaraja, surrounded by scenes from the Buddha's life., height 18 cm, width 8.5 cm | *** | |
*** | Antique Japanese boy and girl model figures, in standing pose the arms legs and heads in lacquer and glass eye inserts, the bodies in wood and wicker, circa 1900. Height 109 cm | *** | |
*** | A pair of Japanese lacquered 'Floral' vases, height 110 cm, diameter 40 cm | *** | |
*** | A 19th century Chinese silver teapot, of oval ribbed form, circular floral decoration and dragon head spout. Etched to base Fadh to Adw 1882. Stamped Chinese silver mark to base and handle. Height 10.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A Chinese Ming Dynasty Longquan incense burner with beast feet, height 11 cm, diameter 27 cm | *** | |
*** | A Chinese Ming Dynasty stone carved lion dog brick, this brick is fine in texture, with a lively auspicious beast seated on top carved from the same single piece., height 12 cm, 22.5 x 22.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A Chinese yellow-ground 'Magpie and Prunus' box and cover (Tongzhi Nian Zhi mark), Imperial wedding box style, the rounded sides set over a low foot ring, the domed cover delicately painted with magpies soaring amidst pink prunus blossoms all against an… | *** | |
*** | A good pair of 19th century Chinese cinnabar lacquer lidded baluster vases, each deeply carved, with a central panel of figures in a mountain landscape with trees. Leaf, scroll and lappet borders, with diaper pattern ground. Note: minor restoration.… | *** | |
*** | A 17th century Shinto period Wakizashi / Katana, in original old polish with faint straight hamon visible. Koshirae matching fuchi, kashira and menuki with gold dragon on shakudo, iron tsuba, copper habaki, lacquer saya, length 89.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A Chinese red lacquer box carved with figures and landscape scene (Qing Dynasty Qianlong period), the wood box has an oblate body with a flat top and bottom, vertical sides, a round base, and a tightly fitting lid. The design on the cover is the mountains… | *** | |
*** | A Chinese red lacquer box carved with figures and landscape scene (Da Qing Qianlong Nian Zhi Mark), the wood box has an oblate body with a flat top and bottom, vertical sides, a round base, and a tightly fitting lid. The design on the cover is the… | *** | |
*** | A Chinese scholar's rock, height 30 cm, 47 cm x 22 cm | *** | |
*** | A pair of Tibetan lion dogs in cast metal with extensive enamelled decoration in red, yellow and green on blue background. C1900. Height 30 cm. Length 40 cm | *** | |
*** | A large Tai temple Buddha, this charming statue shows Buddha meditating. He is sitting on a flat base facing forward. His golden robe is richly decorated with multi-coloured glass. The Buddha is very harmonious and calming in its appearance. A… | *** | |
*** | A Chinese Ming Dynasty stone carved sitting Buddha statue | *** | |
*** | A high status Japanese lady's Aikuchi Tanto by Masanaga, c1650, small size. With gunome hamon. Sentoku saya with engraved decoration, leather tsuka, length 30 cm | *** | |
*** | A pair of Tibetan lion dogs in cast metal with extensive enamelled decoration in red, yellow and green on a blue background. Height 30 cm. Length 40 cm | *** | |
*** | An Asian Buddhist statue, height 22 cm | *** | |
*** | An Indian silver ewer, the snake handle terminating in a hinged lid with intricate traditional decoration. Height 34 cm. | *** | |
*** | A Chinese Qing Dynasty zitan carved box and cover, height 9 cm/24 x 14 cm | *** | |
*** | A Japanese Edo period part suit of armour comprising a pair of sode (shoulder defense) with kote (arm defense) and do (cuirass) with laced skirt panels and suneate (greaves). All panels are lacquered metal and leather in a russet brown colour and joined… | *** | |
*** | An Asian Tara statue, height 38 cm | *** | |
*** | A Chinese famille verte floral and bird lidded box (Da Qing Kangxi Nian Zhi mark), height 7.5 cm, diameter 15 cm | *** | |
*** | Ten Chinese silver bullion, 3 x 1.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A Qing Dynasty document box, c. 19th century. With a hinged lid and opening doors with four compartments inside. Height 34 cm, width 34.5 cm, depth 27 cm | *** | |
*** | An antique Oriental beaded necklace, mixed Tibetan, Chinese and Japanese ojime style beads. Porcelain, glass, lacquer, stone, bone etc. Length 125 cm approx. | *** | |
*** | Four very fine Chinese polychrome reverse painted court scenes, Mid-19th century, on glass with their original frames, representing genre scenes on luxurious Chinese palace terraces and landscapes, with Imperial court figures receiving dignitaries and… | *** | |
*** | An Edo period Tanto, possibly cut down Wakizashi blade, c1820, silver fittings Fuchi. Signed Shunmei Hogen (school) silver habaki. Suguha hamon kozuka. Silver with a relief cherry blossom. Black lacquer saya, length 42 cm | *** | |
*** | A 19th century jadeite impressive large ring, Qing Dynasty, depth 3.2 cm, height 2.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A Chinese export silver wine set, includes four small cups and a tray. Cup height 4.7 cm, depth 3.5 cm 0.030kg, tray height 1 cm, width 19 cm 0.128kg | *** | |
*** | Five Chinese silver Bullions, 5 x 2.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A rare boxed Edo period pair of tsuba Daisho bronze and enamel, the round tsuba for katana and wakizashi are both decorated with butterflies and autumn flowers. Shippo work. Diameter 1: 7 cm; 2: 7.9 cm | *** | |
*** | A Chinese Qing Dynasty gilt woodcarving wall hanger, 87 x 60 cm | *** | |
*** | A sterling silver Royal Hong Kong jockey club trophy in the form of a traditional Chinese ingot 'Yuan Pao', with a central lidded compartment. Signed to base. On a wooden base with engraved plaque. Weight 1.5kg. Height 12.5 cm. Width 19.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A Chinese stone carved stump teapot (Shen Jianguo mark), height 6 cm, diameter 5.2 cm | *** | |
*** | A Chinese red lacquer gilt lampshade, height 67 cm, 21 x 21 cm | *** | |
*** | An ancient Chinese natural red coral and diamonds pendant with an 18K gold setting, length 3 cm, width 1.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A Chinese tall decorative dragon ink stick. Height 35.5 cm. Width 9.5 cm. Depth 5 cm | *** | |
*** | A Chinese cinnabar lacquer square box, late Ming Dynasty / early Qing Dynasty, the lid depicts a carved landscape, height 6 cm, width 15 cm, depth 15 cm | *** | |
*** | A rare 1920s Japanese Kendo mask, made from cane and leather, with metal stand. The cane is in good vintage condition with a beautiful patina to the leather. Kendo is a Japanese martial Art descending from swordsmanship that uses bamboo swords and… | *** | |
*** | An Edo period Naginata, c1800, unsigned blade of medium length. Black lacquer saya and shaft with bronze metal fittings and forged iron end piece, length 2300m | *** | |
*** | A wood carved Buddha and five monk figures, all holding offering bowls. Painted with orange robes and standing on orange lotus flowers. Buddha height 80 cm, width 16 cm, depth 13.5 cm, monk height 73 cm, width 15 cm, depth 13 cm | *** | |
*** | An Edo period Tanto in original condition, unsigned hira-zukuri blade. Fuchi, Kashira, Kojiri are all matching iron with inlaid silver splash dots and stars. Dragon Menuki, iron tsuba, copper Habaki with cat scratch. Ribbed wooden grip. Kozuka etched… | *** | |
*** | A gourd pot with ivory carved lid, late Qing Dynasty. Finely hand carved lid depicting flowers, height 11 cm, depth 7 cm | *** | |
*** | A rare 1920s Japanese Kendo mask, made from cane and leather, with metal stand. The cane is in good vintage condition with a beautiful patina to the leather. Kendo is a Japanese martial Art descending from swordsmanship that uses bamboo swords and… | *** | |
*** | A Chinese jade pendant, 5 x 2.5 x 1 cm | *** | |
*** | An Edo or Meiji period Samurai Musha doll, c1860, dressed in period full armour, the warrior is in crouching position under a tree, height 23 cm. On wooden plinth stand, 32 cm | *** | |
*** | A rare Edo period Japanese Police Jitte c1750, solid reverse tapered steel rod blade with double hook quillion guards. Blade inlaid with silver swirling dragon. Bronze ferrules and fittings. Giant sting ray skin grip with concealed triangular spike blade,… | *** | |
*** | A carved Chinese Qing dynasty black lacquered gilt couplet, 166 cm x 25 cm | *** | |
*** | A set of twelve matching sterling silver wine goblets, the long tubular body with flared rim is supported by concave circular foot with chamfered edge. Marked sterling 950. Hirata & Co. (Japanese maker, some dents). Height 14 cm, . | *** | |
*** | A pair of large and heavy stone guardians, Bali, carved from stone. Height 89 cm, width 31 cm, depth 31 cm | *** | |
*** | A Chinese Qing dynasty sterling silver handle mirror inlaid with Hetian jade, 1.75 x 10.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A Japanese silver oval two handled tray with engraved scene and inscription.circa 1920. Kanji hallmarks and ITOKI with star. Weight 1.3kg. Length 47 cm | *** | |
*** | A ceiling panel from Chettinad Palace, Kanadukathan, Tamil Nadu. This panel dates to the 19th century. Ornately created in the traditions of wood carving for Chettinad architecture. Made from a hardwood, and includes motifs of flora and fauna and geometry… | *** | |
*** | A ceiling panel, Kanadukathan, Tamil Nadu. This panel dates to the 19th century. Ornately created in the traditions of wood carving for Chettinad architecture. Made from a hardwood, and includes motifs of flora and fauna and geometry. From the house of… | *** | |
*** | A 19th century Indian ivory carved casket the rectangular box deeply carved with figures amongst trees and building landscapes. Ivory feet and padlock. Minor faults. Height 6 cm. Width 17.5 cm. Depth 9.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A Chinese decorative cased Inkstone the hardwood case and stone inscribed with Chinese poetry. Height 50 cm. Width 20 cm. Depth 20.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A Chinese gilt wood statue with carved crabs on crab cage (original wood box), height 36 cm,42 x 27 cm | *** | |
*** | A Chinese green enamel tripod censer, with green mottled glaze on metal body. Carved wooden lid with agate finial. Width 13 cm | *** | |
*** | An Asian Vajra Buddha statue, height 26 cm | *** | |
*** | A Chinese horn barbed rim cup, finely quality and in good condition. Decorated with fish, crane and flowers, height 4 cm, depth 11 cm | *** | |
*** | A 19th century Chinese wood carved ornament, 61 x 40 cm | *** | |
*** | A large Edo period Museum quality Menuki by Haruoki, in the form of Namazu, the earthquake fish. Silver patinated body with gold fins. Shakudo head. Signed, length 5.3 cm | *** | |
*** | A Chinese Qing Dynasty old wood carving window frame, 160 x 110 cm | *** | |
*** | A Chinese decorative carved and gilded box on stand with intricately all over carved and gilded scenes of animals, plants and courtesans. | *** | |
*** | A ceiling panel, Kanadukathan, Tamil Nadu. This panel dates to the 19th century. Ornately created in the traditions of wood carving for Chettinad architecture. Made from a hardwood, and includes motifs of flora and fauna and geometry. From the house of… | *** | |
*** | A large Chinese grey jade exaggerated tiger tooth pendant with painted metal tiger masks on terminal end. Length 15.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A 20th century Chinese enamel and silver three feet censer, height 12 cm | *** | |
*** | A 20th century Chinese turquoise carved Buddha, late Qing Dynasty or early Public period. Finely carved and with original stand, height 5 cm | *** | |
*** | A pair of Chinese export silver boxes, with dragon motifs. Larger height 4.5 cm, width 13.5 cm, depth 9 cm 0.382kg, smaller height 4 cm, width 16 cm, depth 4 cm 0.192kg | *** | |
*** | A 20th century serpentine carved figure of Kuanyin, the meditative Buddha figure carved with one leg tucked beneath her, the other with the knee raised on which she supports her right arm, her floral motifs engraved robes with gilt remnants. Height 42.2 cm | *** | |
*** | An 18th century Chinese fan, with paper leaf painted with a scene of a courting European couple in a Chinoiserie landscape. Carved ivory guard sticks with inlaid pearl shell. Width 43 cm | *** | |
*** | A rare and small Japanese shibayama vase. C.1880. A cylindrical ivory section with shippo enamel decorated silver foot and neck, the body profusely inlaid with birds, flowers and leaves. (A few losses). Height 11 cm | *** | |
*** | A Chinese decorative panel carved with calligraphy, 67.5 cm x 29 cm | *** | |
*** | A Chinese Qianlong style tea glaze censer with lug handles, tripod base and seal to base. Height 7 cm. Depth 14 cm | *** | |
*** | A pair of large Chinese brown soapstone seals of Fo dogs with four pups on stands with dragon column supports with sage figures under pine trees. Height 25 cm | *** | |
*** | An Asian Vajra Buddha statue, height 26 cm | *** | |
*** | A rare pair of Indian Naga people spears with dyed hair decoration, c1900, distinctive traditional leaf shaped blade. Dyed goats hair ornamentation forged end spike, length 184 cm | *** | |
*** | Pale green censer with handles, height 16 cm | *** | |
*** | A Chinese hardwood cased ink stone the shaped ink stone and case with inscribed poetry. Width 170 length 26 cm | *** | |
*** | A Mino Raincape, Japan, late 19th century. Mino were often worn by samurai or fishermen over the body to repel rain from armour or clothing. Made from densely layered strips of plant materials that are meticulously and tightly hand-woven into place. This… | *** | |