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Documented as coming from an overloaded trading ship that sank in the mid- 15th century, this ship (Hoi-An) sunk in the South China Sea. Carrying high quality Vietnamese Ming export porcelain, this ship was most likely bound for an European market. Produced from the kilns near Hanoi. Painted…
Continue reading → - Item Number: V-2186
- Provenance/Origin: Vietnam porcelain. 15th Century. Certificate from dealer.
- Composition: Porcelain
- Dimensions: 3" tall x 3.25" in diameter
- Weight: 0.75 pound
- Price: $ 285.00 USD
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Detail: Older Chinese porcelain in a “bottle” shaped vase. Has a crackle appearance on the surface. The owner claims these are from the late-1800’s with marks of the Qing Dynasty. Dragons and wisemen on the stems. Remnants of red wax export stamp on one vase.…
Continue reading → - Item Number: V-8495
- Provenance/Origin: China. Late 1800's
- Composition: Porcelain
- Dimensions: 9" tall x 5" at widest, each
- Weight: 2.75 pounds for pair
- Price: $190.00 USD for pair
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These vases have a high percentage of silver with a nickel composite. These are unique as they have openwork within the designs. Look at the detail of those designs. Acquired from a family estate in Shanghai. Circa early- to mid-1900’s. In very good condition. …
Continue reading → - Item Number: V-8041
- Provenance/Origin: Shanghai estate. Circa early- to mid-1900's
- Composition: Silver / nickel composite
- Dimensions: 11.5" tall x 5.75" diameter at widest
- Weight: 8 pounds for pair
- Price: $585.00 USD
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Detail: This unique small wine pot (with lid) is just 3” tall. The dragon is carved in great detail with the head serving as the pouring spout, its back as the handle for the lid, and its tail and legs forming a handle. Very unique.
Sorry, this item has been… Continue reading → - Item Number: V-6059
- Provenance/Origin: China from a private home. 50 years old or more.
- Composition: Clay, stone
- Dimensions: 3” tall x 5.5 long
- Weight: 0.8 lbs
- Price: $125.00 USD
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Detail: Truly a rare find. Champlevé is an enamel process and you can see it is still in quite good condition. Designs are well intact for the age. Asian horse and dog figure adorns the edge of the incense burner.
Sorry, this item has been sold. - Item Number: V-8749
- Provenance/Origin: From a Los Angeles collector who had this piece in his collection for over 3 generations…. about 100 years.
- Composition: Bronze / brass metal
- Dimensions: 8” wide x 7.5” tall
- Weight: 2.6 lbs
- Price: $375.00 USD
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Details: Very rare and in exceptional condition. Notice the background pattern in the yellow portion. Gorgeous. The detail on the flowers, fruit, leaves and vines are phenomenal. For the Serious Collector.
SORRY, this item has been sold. Contact us for other similar items. - Item Number: V-0545
- Provenance/Origin: Perhaps 100-150 years old. Acquired from an art dealer outside Beijing who stands behind the authenticity of the pots.
- Composition: Porcelain
- Dimensions: 6.25” wide x 7” tall
- Weight: 2.4 lbs
- Price: $625.00 USD pair
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A very unique composition mix yielding a stately vessel. Called a Scholar Censer (incense burner) most likely because of the scholar statue – with lute in arm – on the top of the lid. The designs are a mix of graphic elements, geckos and birds, as seen around the mid-section…
Continue reading → - Item Number: V-9163
- Provenance/Origin: China. This was purchased from an antiques dealer near Chengdu.
- Composition: archaic jade and metal.
- Dimensions: 12” tall x 4.75” wide, 7.5 “ without top
- Weight: 3.2 lbs
- Price: $475.00 USD
