East Asian Decorative Objects

Refined polychrome porcelain pair of vase, China, 1950s. Vases made of hand painted porcelain with orange floral motifs. Brand at the base blue canton. Perfect for decorating an Asi...

This spinach jade snuff bottle stands out from others because of the surface etching of a crane and its offspring, we are told. This snuff bottle is in very good condition with its original parts, as far as we can tell. Jade snuff bottles such as this, epitomize elegance and tradition in Chinese artistry. Crafted meticulously from precious jade, these diminutive vessels once held powdered tobacco, serving as ornate accessories for affluent individuals during the Qing Dynasty. Jade, revered for its symbolic significance and believed mystical properties, adds allure to these bottles. Spinach jade is a variety of jadeite, a mineral prized for its rich green color and translucency. This particular type of jadeite exhibits a deep green hue with darker veining, resembling the color of spinach leaves, hence the name. The intensity of the green can vary, ranging from light to dark shades. Spinach jade is highly valued in traditional Chinese culture and is often used in jewelry, carvings, and decorative objects. Its distinctive color and unique patterns make it sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of gemstones and lapidary art. Of rectangular section, the squared bottle with gilt-incised neck and domed lid with ivory...

Charming Japanese porcelain sleeping cat from the second half of the 20th century, inspired by the small wooden sculpture at the entran...

Vintage pair of porcelain sculptures depicts sitting cats, facing each other in style of Staffordshire figurines with their faces turned towards the viewer. The cats' bodies and head...

A Chinese woven reed river basket, circa 1900. 12 inches wide by 14 ½ inches tall

This large ceramic jar is a vintage Chinese wine vessel from the early 20th century, originally used for aging wine and spirits made from rice, bar...

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase by Koshida, dating to circa 1910. The vase is of elegant hexagonal form with a gently tapering body, finely decorated with ...

Contemporary Japanese porcelain vase, hand painted showcasing a dramatic dragon set against a dimpled black background, a signed piece from the signature dragon collection by highly ...

This early 20th-century bentwood bamboo/rattan/wicker Chinese wedding basket with polychrome paint is marvelously beautiful. The basket It has very beautiful and intricate weaving de...

Single decorative vintage Japanese Kutani porcelain ShiShi Temple Lion Foo Dog Statue. Expertly crafted and painted. Both stamped and labeled in the underside. The Shishi, or lion-...

Beautiful Neolithic style fish is carved from a single boulder. Its design is typical of China's ancient Red Mountain Culture. The stone has a brownish green color and the texture of polished granite...

A mid-20th century Chinese woven reed basket with a rolled banded top wrapped in flat reeds.

A beautifully aged Japanese storage jar. It embodies the quiet strength of traditional, practical pottery. Its form is distorted. Distorted jars are not usually found on the market,...

Presenting a high-end and important Japanese doll of Musha Ningyo Samurai Doll from the Meiji period, a traditional Japanese warrior doll crafte...

A vintage Chinese decorative box, crafted in wood and finished in lustrous black lacquer, its surface delicately adorned with a gilt bamboo and green leaf motif. The design, executed...

Vintage trade s mark Japanese tokyo wall clock circa 1920. Ww2 Japanese trade s mark wall clock.  Presented in original condition, later painted which is now wearing through to the ...

Pair of Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Jars with Foo Dog Finials. Jars feature dragon motifs. Jars are in the traditional baluster shape and lids have a do...

Japanese bronze (19th Century) figure of a mythological turtle having a crane perched on the back

An antique Chinese lunch box from the early 20th century, with a carved handle. Crafted in China during the early years of the 20th century...

Citizen super tanker slave clock original blue finish. A reclaimed and restored maritime slave clock also called secondary clock of superior build quality. These clocks were us...

A Chinese porcelain statuette of Mao Zedong from the late 20th century, depicting him seated on a armchair with June style purple and blue glaze. Created in China during the last quarter of the 20th century, this porcelain statuette depicts Mao Zedong (26 December 1893 – 9 September 1976), also known as Chairman Mao. Seated on a low back armchair with out-scrolling arms and purple and blue glaze, Mao is crossing his legs, his right hand resting on his knees and his left on the arms. Mao was a Chinese communist...

Described in ancient Chinese texts as the “moon dyed with spring water,” celadon ceramics are prized for their well-proportioned forms and luminous blue-green glazes. This vintage ce...

A large Chinese glass snuff bottle decorated with the auspicious figures of Fu, Lu, and Shou, representing prosperity, rank, and longevity—a classical theme in Chinese decorative art...

A Rare Mid 19th Century Anglo-Chinese Padouk Wood Rectangular Tea Caddy Having Attractive Silver Plate Mounted Decoration Throughout, The Hinged Lid Enclosing Two Lidded Divisions, W...

Seiko super tanker slave clock original aqua marine green finish A reclaimed and restored maritime slave clock. These clocks were used in great numbers on super tankers, cargo ...

Name: Kakashi Mountain Sculpture. Also it can be used as small bookcase. Material: zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. it's sculpture and also disp...

Vintage Chinese wicker hen basket with lid, circa 1970s, handwoven in natural rattan, wicker, and bamboo reed with carved and painted wood details. The piece features a rounded lidde...

An old glazed stoneware pair of Chinese 'egg post' or planters from Southern China. The pots have a traditional continuous coiling dragon wrapped around the body chasing the eternal ...

A nice mirrored pair of Chinese cloisonne vases with dragon motif, circa 1960s. The vases are in very good condition with no dings or dents and measure 5.25"D x 12"H. Striking bright white background and detail on this beautiful pair of vintage vases...

This vintage Chinese porcelain vase is known as a bangchuping (纹棒槌瓶), or rouleau vase, named for its resemblance to traditional wooden mallets used for threshing grains. The graceful...

This image displays a Huge set of vintage Chinese porcelain statues known as the Sanxing, or the Three Star Gods, representing Fu, Lu, and Shou. These figures are central to Chinese ...

Pair Japanese Satsuma Style Porcelain Vases, Hand-Painted Court Ladies, Meiji-Taisho Gilt Decoration A finely decorated pair of Japanese Satsuma-style porcelain vases, hand-painted ...

An elegant bracelet crafted from 100% natural jadeite jade, featuring beautifully polished 15mm beads with soft, luminous tones and subtle natural variations. The jade is completely ...

Exquisite Antique Chinese Silver & Copper Decorative Vessel with Dragon and Mythical Beast Motifs – Xuande Mark An outstanding example of antique Chinese silver and copper craftsman...

A large and impressive pair of blanc de chine porcelain Chinese guardian lions / Foo Dogs / Shishi. Made from high-quality kaolin clay and fired at high temperatures to achieve a lu...

A classic blue and white ginger jar, decorated throughout with delicate Chinoiserie floral motifs. The pattern is dense yet balanced, wrapping the form in movement while maintaining ...

Antique Chinese Dragon Wedding Basket, bamboo, rattan, wood and brass, 19th century. A 3-tier round form with magnificently carved bamboo overh...

A beautiful pair of hand-painted ceramic Asian male figures, Chinoiserie style, circa mid-20th century, British Hong Kong. Hand painted in both rich and bri...

For your consideration, an antique Japanese foldable paper candle lantern, often referred to as a chochin or odawara lantern, featuring a copper or brass top and base. These lanterns...

A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall classic traditional Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the the early 20th century, covered with a ...

Japanese lacquered papier-mâché box with hand-painted decoration, Japan, 19th century. A refined black lacquered papier-mâché box adorned with a rich polychrome decoration depicting...

This is a small jar fired in Tamba, Japan. It is thought to date from the late Edo period to the Meiji period, around the second half of the 19th century. Although it is small enough...

Pair of monumental Chinese polychrome glazed terracotta guardian lions each measuring 39 1/2 by 21 3/4 by 18 inches.

Chinese Carved Zitan Wood Lidded Container Round lidded container carved from zitan wood, featuring an intricate pattern that mimics woven bamboo. Additional information: Dimension...

A large antique Japanese copper vase with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, circa 1890 Golden Age . Elongated shape with pronounced neck. Dragon motif against the dark blue...

A stunning Japanese stoneware studio pottery chawan tea bowl that features a beautiful, heavy and sumptuously multi-glaze with wonderful shifts in color and texture. This bowl is wit...

An exceptional Japanese footed decorative tray by the celebrated cloisonné enamel artist Akira Shibata, completed in 1993 and exhibited in 1994. The work is signed by Shibata on the ...

Fabienne Jouvin-Paris Cloisonne 'Ouzbek' Box Designed by artesian Fabienne Jouvin-Paris Made in China, 1980s This stunning Fabienne Jouvin-Paris Cloisonné 'Ouzbek' Box, crafted in t...

Three ring ikebana vase made by Toyo, Japan, circa 1960s.

An Exceptional Edward I. Farmer Jade and Red Coral Clock Garniture with Matching Lamps, Circa 1930 A remarkably rare three-piece garniture by the celebrated New York dealer and designer Edward I. Farmer (1872–1942), comprising a matching pair of jade and red coral lamps...

Blue pink and green ceramic porcelain Famille rose quatrefoil Chinese vase. The opening is 5" wide and in a quatrefoil shape. The neck is decorated with pink lotus flowers and an eme...

From our recent Japanese acquisitions A lovely rare surviving example of a Japanese Dragon created in blue and white porcelain with gold gilt highlights Signed on bottom: Gumps S...

Set of 3 delicate silk hand painted rigid fans (Pay-Pay) from China with floral and birds decoration. China End of 19th beginning of the 20th century. Some tiny holes in the silk...

An exceptional and visually commanding Japanese cloisonné enamel vase by Kumeno Teitaro, one of the most innovative and technically accomplished artists...

Pair of charming glazed 17th-century ceramic rice wine storage pots originating from China. Featuring an unusual brown glaze and a striated collar, these pots serve as a captivating ...

This impressive glazed vessel dates to the mid-19th century and was used to store condiments or pickles in a Qing-dynasty kitchen. Shaped by hand, the large jar has an elegant, taper...

An elegant decorative vase made of glazed ceramic, marked "Royal Satsuma," featuring a tall, baluster-shaped body, an elongated neck, and a sculptural, undulating rim. The body is i...

Vintage Chinese porcelain lidded ginger jar vase decorated in a blue and white floral 5 toed dragon in the clouds motif. Dimensions: 6.75" x 10.5" (Diameter x Height)

Antique Japanese Meiji Period A Large Wood-Lagged & Covered Bamboo Ikebana Basket in very great condition.  

Pair of Ceramic Birds Candlesticks - Candle Holders - Japanese Pottery 1970s Charming pair of bird-shaped ceramic candlesticks. Japanese 1970s pottery. Each candlestick is hand-cr...