Rare Antiquities

Very serene depiction of a Lohan carved in wood, eroded with the pass of time. Lohan is the Chinese term, derived from the Sanskrit word Arhan, for a disciple or follower of Buddha w...

The vessel features a compressed body supported by three tapered feet and a flat, outwardly flaring rim. Three slender flanges originate from a subtle ridge on the shoulder and exten...

Chicken-head ewers are among the most distinct and emblematic pottery pieces from the Han (206 BC ~ AD 220) to the Tang dynasties. Their production commenced during the Jin dynasty i...

A Fine and Rare Celtic Head of King or ‘Crowned’ God Sandstone British 1st Century BC to 1st Century AD Size: 29cm high - 11½ ins high / 42cm high - 16½ ins high (with base) Pr...

This rare Northern Thai quartz crystal reliquary, dating to the 17th century or earlier, is an exceptional example of early Southeast Asian devotional carving. Sculpted from a single...

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

Rare 13thC Northern Thai Haripunchai terracotta standing Buddha. Extremely hard to find in complete condition. Significant wear, though the expressive face shines brightly and clearl...

Chicken-head celadon vessels are among the most distinctive and emblematic ceramic forms produced during the dynamic period spanning from the Han dynasty (206 BC–AD 220) through the ...

Chicken-head ewers are a distinctive ceramic form that developed during the Jin dynasty (265–420), originating in the southern Yue kilns of present-day Zhejiang province, and later s...

An early yue celadon jar with a globular body, a short tubular spout, and a single handle attached at the shoulder. The vessel is coated with a grey-green celadon glaze, unevenly app...

The pillow is intricately decorated with a vibrant pattern, demonstrating the craftsmanship and artistic sensibilities of the period. The Haitai is a creature from Chinese mythology,...

The ovoid shape suggests the influence from “amphora” of Greece and Rome, while the dragon-shaped handles allude to Persian and Central Asian metalwork. The ubiquitous dragon is a Ea...

A finely carved Chinese snuff bottle fashioned from dark emerald-green stone, decorated with elegant Mughal-inspired lotus leaf panels and finished with a delicate floral bud stopper...

Rare Burmese wooden seated disciple. Age: Burma, Shan Period, 18th Century Size: Height 50.4 C.M. / Width 17.7 C.M. / Depth 15.3 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall (some expecte...

An exceptional and extremely rare early Japanese “Baby Buddha” (Shaka Nyorai at Birth) sculpture, carved in wood and dating to the pre-Edo period (likely late Muromachi to Momoyama e...

Rare Chinese Song Dynasty Carved Limestone Head of Buddha, Ca. 9th Century DIMENSIONS Height: 9 inches Width: 7 inches Depth: 7 inches ABOUT A ...

Stunning in presentation, these cloisonne figures depict finely robed men bearing bowl-like vessels overhead. Beautifully enameled in white, black, blue, red, green and gold. Faces a...

An exceptional and rare example of an early Japanese hibachi (charcoal brazier), this elegant piece is crafted from kiri wood (paulownia) and fitted with a beautifully aged copper in...

One of my all-time favorites out of more than 10 thousand of Buddhas I have owned over the past 3+ decades. I believe this is a transitional piece that is late-Pyu and contemporary w...

Rare Chest, wedding trousseau chest, oriental (Indian) from 1800s, of important measure, with opening on top base and large locks. The wood is carved and with breathable openings ...

This dish is covered in a rich green glaze, with a central medallion depicting a sinuous dragon in high relief, surrounded by a continuous band of floral scrolls. The dragon’s scales...

Stoneware painted with underglaze cobalt blue and remnants of overglaze enamel. This work has been presented as a centerpiece in the Annamese gallery of the Asian Art Museum of San F...

17th Century Southeast Asian Bronze Tobacco Pipe — Tay Nguyen Plateau, Vietnam A rare 17th-century bronze tobacco pipe unearthed in the Central Highlands of Vietnam, near the Cambod...

Beautiful 'chickens and flowers' painted rare familie rose/verte ceramic set from Qing dynasty. Excavated from cargo underwater from the early Qing dynasty. It is presumed to origina...

This complete Edo-period samurai armor is an exceptional example of the refined martial elegance and ceremonial grandeur associated with Japan’s warrior aristocracy. Every component ...

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 Rare Japanese Imperial Army Officer Hat with Original Metal Box. This rare Japanese Imperial Army officer hat is a stunning example of Japanese military history. It is dated to th...

Rare Japanese Complete Figure of an Aristocratic Woman Haniwa, 6th Century AD DIMENSIONS Height: 8.5 inches Width: 6 inches Depth: 4 inches (base) ABOUNT A remarkably well-preserve...

Extremely Rare Tokugawa Clan Kimono Hanger with Makie Lacquer and Gilded Fittings Edo Period, 18th–19th Century Dimensions: H 166 cm × L 187 cm × W 41.5 cm Materials: Wood, Lacquer...

Large rare vase painted with petal-shaped panels of riverscapes pattern. Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherla...

17th century rare Tibetan silver mounted brul covered bowl with coral bottom, the repousse and domed cover inset with Cora and lapis, big 3cm diameter red coral bottom, some tarnish,...

Modeled as a recumbent animal, this Jin dynasty vessel features a raised spout and an arched handle across the back. The wings are suggested through dotted and incised markings, and ...

This olive-brown celadon ewer features an octagonal lobed body, a tall curved spout, loop handle, and a domed cover with a bud-shaped finial. The olive glaze is suffused with fine cr...

This pottery brazier, a burial artifact from the Han Dynasty, features quadrilateral sides that slope inward and a base with slits for ventilation. Each side is adorned with animal m...

The small dots apparent on the surface of this stone stele are indicative of an oolitic silica structure or oolites formed in what is known as "Oolitic chert." The same phenomenon ca...

A rare Minai pottery bowl depicting Bahram Gur and Azada, late 12th/ early 13th Century of deep rounded form with slightly everted rim on a splayed foot, decorated overglaze in poly...

This finely matched pair of Annamese stoneware bowls exemplifies the refined ceramic artistry of Đại Việt (medieval Vietnam) during the 14th to 15th century. Each bowl is delicately ...

This bowl stands out for its detailed depiction of two fish amid soft spiral waves, bordered by two cranes within the bowl. The design's depth and clarity, from the lifelike portraya...

Statues of attendant crafted from terracotta, dressed in a black coat-like garment with a vest adorned with swirling patterns. Set on rectangular bases. Period: Ming Dynasty Medium...

Mandarin ducks symbolize eternal love and fidelity in East Asian culture, often representing marital harmony as they are believed to mate for life. Reishi mushrooms, known as symbols...

Qing Dynasty an antique rare early 20th century Chinese porcelain vase as a Chinese Famille Rose lamp with incised yellow ground decorated with flowers and white enamel panels depict...

The ovoid body to a tall neck, the body decorated with a chrysanthemum meander, covered overall in a translucent pale blue glaze. Traces of excavation can be seen in the dirt marks o...

This vessel is an exceptionally rare example believed to represent a Cong-shaped ceramic attributable to the Jin Dynasty, and it may be the only known ceramic work of this form from ...

The statue seems to be a mythical beast standing in a poised and alert stance, with its mouth open as if roaring or breathing fire. Its body is covered in detailed carvings that rese...

This vessel is well-modeled as a recumbent winged lion with detailed decorative elements. It features a grimacing face with large protruberant eyes under heavy brows and a gaping mou...

The body is articulated with clearly defined segmented ridges, creating a strong sense of structure. A tall, straight neck flares gently at the rim, balanced by a smoothly curved spo...

A bird on a tree. Stoneware with underglaze blue and painted green. The leaves were creatively expressed with green-glaze. The use of green overpainting, a distinctive element in A...

A rare figural monkey-form ewer from the Ca Mau shipwreck, produced at Jingdezhen during the Yongzheng period. This sculptural porcelain was made in very limited numbers for the Euro...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely large suite of antique Chinese circa 1900 mother of pearl games counters in a lovely hand painte...

Wimbledon-Furniture We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original pair of Japanese Meiji bronze candlestick holders wrapped with dragons circa 1870 A lovely decor...

Important unique set of two suits-of-armour (yoroi), complete with two high six-panel screens, that belong together as is indicated by the used family crests (mon). Two crests are us...

Finely potted with incurved facetted sides divided by raised ribs and set with two short lugs to the shoulder, the body rising to a short octagonal neck, the domed cover of conformin...

Unique rare fine antique 18th century Chinese gilt silver filigree and enamel brise fan, Qing dynasty, the fan has 20 sticks with a 24k gold ring loop, wonderful sticks with silver w...

The vessel is of well-proportioned elegance, its ovoid body crisply divided into lobed segments that rise from a neatly cut, short ring foot to a tall, slender trumpet neck. A gracef...

This octagonal blue-and-white covered box is densely decorated on each facet with dragons twisting their elongated bodies as they move through clouds, filling the entire surface with...

Very rare and large Burmese wooden sculpture of old man. Age: Burma, Early Mandalay Period, Early 19th Century Size: Height 135.5 C.M. / Width 62 C.M. / Depth 72 C.M. Condition:...

The "Imari Pavilion pattern" refers to a decoration pattern found on porcelains made during Early Qing Dynasty, influenced by Japanese Imari ware, which was produced in the Arita reg...