Ancient Glazed Ceramic Dish, Ming Dynasty China

Antique Chinese Rosewood folding Chair, realized in 19th Century during Qing Dynasty. Of fine workmanship and bearing beautiful ornamental friezes. Very good condition.

Glorious standing mirror is an original decorative object realized at the end of the 19th century by Chinese Manufacture. Carved wood, polychrome painted and golden bronze, resting on two sculpturally guarded pho dogs...

Chinese Silver Purse is an original artwork realized in China between 1880 and 1920, probably last years of 1800. Original silver handwork. Realized by the silversmith HUA. Hallm...

Chinese ceramic plate, China 19th century, probably realized in the reign of Guangxu during the Qing Dynasty. Floral motifs on yellow, with ch...

Made by Japanese ceramic artist Makoto Yabe (1947-2005), this stoneware vase features a globular body supported by a round pedestal foot. A similarly shaped neck extends to a rimmed mouth opening. Robust in form with thick wall, the vase is noted for its irregular cloved form. The surface is covered in a beige-yellow glaze, on top of which, dark brown strokes and thick white feldspar slip were artistically applied in a splashed and washed pattern. Together with some random shallow incision lines, they form an abstract painting with textured surface where some slip forms small droplets at the end of the stroke. The work was created in traditional Japanese manner and reflects the beauty of Wabi Sabi, a Zen aesthetic for the imperfect perfection. The base was incised with the artist's cipher. "Makoto Yabe's work beautifully exemplifies the transmission of Japanese ceramics to the West. Born in Fukushima, Japan, Yabe began studying ceramics in Kyoto at the age of nine. He completed his training at the age of 24, with a four-year apprenticeship under Jinmatsu Uno and Sango Uno. Yabe then came to Boston, where he was an integral member of the local ceramic community, yet he maintained his Japanese roots. As an instructor of ceramics, Yabe worked in the Boston area at numerous schools and universities, touching the lives of all his students and expanding their knowledge and appreciation of studio ceramics." Biography sited from Pucker Gallery...

A fine and rare Japanese ao-oribe glazed minoyaki stoneware dish, late Momoyama or early Edo period, 17th century, Japan. The circular dish of wheel thrown ...

Glazed ceramic butter dish. With polychrome decoration featuring hand-painted flowers, it includes red and lilac roses framed by lush green leaves, creating a delicate and romantic l...

Cizhou stoneware vessel, dating to the Ming dynasty, 17th century. Traditional urn-shaped stoneware, decorated with dark brown brushwork on a ligh...