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Item Ships From: Asia
A Gray Pottery Figure of a Horse, Han Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This particular horse sculpture exemplifies the typical pose of Han-period equine figures—a neighing steed with its mouth wide open. Like many tomb sculptures of the era, it is crafted in unglazed, with its ears, tail, and legs separately fabricated in wood or clay and slotted into pre-prepared holes. However, several distinguishing features elevate this piece beyond standard Han horse...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Han Antique Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Japanese Antique Ceramic Shrine of God "ZUSHI" 1900s-1940s / Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old ceramic shrine made in Japan.
It is called “zushi” in Japanese.
It is usually made of wood, but this one is made of ceramic.
It is a very rare shrine, made only i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
A Longquan Celadon-Glazed 'Dragon' Dish, Yuan Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The dish is decorated to the centre with a moulded appliqué dragon chasing the flaming pearl surrounded by a carved stylised foliage band at the cavetto. The moulded fluted exterior ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Ming Antique Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Celadon
"Usu", Hande-carved, Wabi-sabi, Early 20th Century, Japan
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
"Usu" is one of the traditional tools with a rich history, representing an important aspect of Japanese culture, especially in culinary arts. Typically, it consists of a large wooden...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Tansu, Wabi-sabi, 1920s, Japan
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
The unique antique tansu — an elegant piece of furniture with deep Japanese roots.
This small tansu features six compartments that are not only functional but also serve as a work o...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Wood
19th Century, Meiji, Antique Japanese Wooden Noh Mask
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Japanese wooden Noh mask.
Age: Japan, Meiji Period, 19th Century
Size: Length 20 C.M. / Width 13.9 C.M. / Thickness 8 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected d...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Kendi Blue And White, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period, C 1690
Located in seoul, KR
The Kendi is decorated with cobalt blue underglaze depicting flowers and a mythical bird, reflecting the artistic finesse and symbolic expressions of the era. These designs often carry symbolic meanings, with birds sometimes representing immortality or spiritual transcendence in Chinese mythology. The Kendi's form, with a bulbous body and spout for drinking, is a traditional vessel style in Asia, valued for both its functionality and aesthetic appeal.
Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period
Production Date : 1690-1699
Made in : Jingdezhen
Destination : Netherland
Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau ship
Reference : Double checked with reference to the original catalogues
1) Christies Amsterdam 1992 - Vung Tau Cargo / Christies
2) Qing Dynasty Export...
Category
1690s Vietnamese Qing Antique Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Neolithic Pottery Amphora(Gansu Province), 3rd-2nd Millenium BC
Located in seoul, KR
Neolithic Vase with raised neck, slightly flared, two handles. Geometric designs and stylized bovine heads in black. Acquired in Hong Kong in the late 1990s.
Date : 3,000-2,000 BC
M...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antique Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Tray
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wooden tray.
Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Size: Diameter 27 C.M. / Height 15.3 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some ex...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Wood
19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Alabaster Marble Seated Buddha Statue
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese alabaster Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base, with inlay of colorful glass pieces on the headband.
Age: Burma, Mandalay P...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Alabaster
Japanese Antiques Tree Root Stand / Side Table Wabisabi bonsai premitive
Located in Niiza, JP
Rooted wood, natural wood, natural wood, bonsai table
340(W)× 580(H) × 270(D) [mm] 4kg
A table made using natural wood that has been loved as a bonsai table
A high-quality table wit...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Living Low Table, Wabi Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
A tasteful round low table made of oak.
It is an item from the early Showa period.
The tabletop has a firm texture and becomes more tasteful with age, giving it a deep and warm look...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Wood
14th-16th Century, Sukhothai, Antique Sukhothai Pottery Jar from Shipwreck
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Sukhothai pottery jar from shipwreck.
Age: Thailand, Sukhothai Period, 14th - 16th Century
Size: Height 27 C.M. / Width 21 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degr...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Pottery Tripod Vessel, Neolithic Period
Located in seoul, KR
The sturdy triangular legs, wide mouth, convex body, and diagonal incised patterns create a harmonious balance, showcasing a form that is both primitive and refined. Notably, the twi...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antique Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Japanese Antique Coffee Table, Primitive, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
A Japanese antique furniture coffee table produced in the Taisho period.
It was made by applying traditional techniques used in Japanese shrin...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Oak
17th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha with Gilded Gold
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base with gilded gold.
Age: Burma, Shan Period, 17th Century
Size: Height 49.8 C.M. ...
Category
17th Century Burmese Antique Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Covered Boxes from Ca Mau Ship, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign
Located in seoul, KR
The central design features botanical motifs, with fully bloomed flowers and branches intricately depicted. The rim of the lid is encircled by a decorative band resembling a twisted ...
Category
18th Century Vietnamese Qing Antique Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Old Japanese wooden wall hanging object/wooden mold/20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wooden mold, probably made in the 20th century during the Showa period. I don't know what it was used for, but it has a unique texture as a traditional tool u...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Qingbai Lotus Censer, Song Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This exquisite Qingbai piece, acquired in Hong Kong in the late 1990s, is a high-quality artifact from the Southern Song Dynasty, likely produced at the Hutian Kiln. The base exhibit...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antique Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique wooden low table from the Meiji period.
At the time, it was used as a workbench by craftsmen. There are traces of work that look like they were done with a hammer...
Category
Early 20th Century Meiji Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Earthenware Pottery Jar, Han Dynasty(206 BC-220 AD)
Located in seoul, KR
This jar would have served as a mortuary object (mingqi), placed in a tomb as a substitute for the more valuable bronze and lacquer vessels. Along with a variety of other funerary earthenware objects, attendant figures, and animals, richly decorated vessels of this kind were intended to serve the spirit of the deceased in the afterlife.
Period : Han dynasty
Type : Jar
Medium : Earthenware
Dimension : 28.5 cm(Height) x 11cm(Mouth Diameter)
Condition : Good(Overall in well-preserved ancient burial condition with some soil still adhering (showing minor abrasions and wear due to prolonged burial underground)
Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong
* Han Dynasty Earthenware...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Han Antique Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Earthenware
Rare Boshan Incense Burner Yue Celadon, Jin dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The Boshan incense burner is particularly notable among Han dynasty incense burners for its unique shape. Designed to resemble a mountain or even a mythical mountain, it is characterized by its pointed peaks that rise upwards. These peaks often function as vents for the smoke, creating an effect reminiscent of a volcanic eruption.
The body of the incense burner is typically round, with multiple small peaks surrounding a central, larger peak. The material used is mainly ceramic, although there are instances where they were made of bronze. It is presumed that this incense burner was used for religious or ceremonial purposes during its time. The colors of these burners are usually in shades of pale green or greyish brown, with the application of glaze to achieve a variety of colors on occasion.
Such incense burners are often found in tombs or ritual sites, and their purpose was to burn incense for purification of space or to produce pleasant aromas. The Boshan incense burner also represents a significant cultural heritage, showcasing the craftsmanship and artistic values of the period. Today, it is considered a quintessential example of ancient Chinese art.
Period : Han-Jin Dynasty
Type : Incense Burner
Medium : Yue celadon...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Han Antique Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Qingbai Vases, Song-Yuan Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This pair of Qingbai vases features a soft bluish-green glaze with elegant, fluted bodies and wide, flared rims. The vases are hand-crafted, with subtle differences that highlight th...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antique Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century, Meiji, Antique Japanese Wooden Noh Mask
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Japanese wooden Noh mask.
Age: Japan, Meiji Period, 19th Century
Size: Length 21.7 C.M. / Width 15 C.M. / Thickness 8.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Qingbai Melon form water ewer, Five Dynasties-Northern song dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The oviform body is divided into few lobes, and the shoulder is applied with a pair of small loops molded.
Period : Five Dynasties-Song Dynasty(907~1279)
Type : Ewer
Medium : Zheji...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antique Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique wooden low table from the Taisho period.
It was used as a workbench by a craftsman at the time, and although it is unclear which craftsman used it, there are smal...
Category
Early 20th Century Taisho Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Wood
19th Century, Meiji, Antique Japanese Wooden Noh Mask
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Japanese wooden Noh mask.
Age: Japan, Meiji Period, 19th Century
Size: Length 20.8 C.M. / Width 14.9 C.M. / Thickness 10.2 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expec...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Two Glazed Court Attendants, Ming Period (1368-1644)
Located in seoul, KR
Two finely hollow-moulded terracotta statuettes from ancient China, dating to the Ming Dynasty. The figure is depicted standing, dressed in long, flowing robes, painted in vibrant blue or green and deep amber yellow. The hair is styled into an elaborate top-knot, painted in a muted brown. Areas left unpainted would have been 'cold-painted' after firing, contrasting with the vivid fired blue or green and amber pigments. The figure is shown with the left hand raised to the chest, as if holding something, possibly an offering or incense. Figurines like this were placed in tombs to guide the deceased on their journey to the afterlife.
The Ming Dynasty was known for its exceptional artistic achievements, partly due to its economic prosperity. Since the Han Dynasty, it was customary to bury terracotta miniatures of everyday objects with the deceased. These items, known as mingqi, or "spirit utensils" and "vessels for ghosts," were believed to help and assist the deceased in the afterlife. Mingqi were crafted in the form of cooking utensils, miniature replicas of houses, temples, furniture, and other items. Anthropomorphic and zoomorphic terracotta figures were also popular, designed to assist, entertain, and recreate the living world for the deceased.
Period: Ming Dynasty
Medium: Green/blue-glazed Pottery
Type: Figure
Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong
Reference :
1) Ancient & Oriental - Terracotta Tomb Attendants
(Type : Highly related)
2) La Maison De La Petite Sara S.r.l. - Archaeology section - A Black glazed Terracotta Statuette, Servant with Trumpet, Ming Dynasty
(Price realised : 700 GBP / Type : Highly related)
* Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Figures
Ming Dynasty glazed pottery figures are renowned for their bold color palette, intricate detailing, and lifelike forms, distinguishing them from earlier traditions. These figures, which depict officials, warriors, animals, and mythical creatures, are characterized by high-gloss lead-based glazes in green, amber, ochre, and sancai (three-color) combinations. The thickly applied glaze pools in recesses, creating depth and enhancing sculptural details. With dynamic postures, expressive facial features, and meticulously rendered drapery, these figures reflect the period’s advancement in ceramic craftsmanship, offering a greater sense of movement and realism compared to the rigid and stylized forms of earlier dynasties.
A defining characteristic of Ming glazed pottery is its elaborate surface detailing, often achieved through raised relief elements and contrasting glazes. Equestrian figures, for example, feature carefully sculpted saddles, harnesses, and decorative embellishments, while human figures are adorned with intricate robes and headdresses. The large scale of these tomb figures, often more imposing than those from previous periods, underscores the increasing importance of funerary art during the Ming era. Unlike later Qing Dynasty figures...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Ming Antique Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Blue and White Baluster Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690
Located in seoul, KR
The baluster shaped vase rising from a splayed foot to a short waisted neck, decorated in underglaze blue with flower blooms borne on leafy stems.
Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi reign
Production Date : 1690-1699
Made in : Jingdezhen
Destination : Amsterdam
Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau...
Category
1690s Vietnamese Chinoiserie Antique Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Three Glazed Figures of Musicians, Ming Period (1368-1644)
Located in seoul, KR
Statues of Chinese musicians crafted from terracotta, featuring glazes in green, blue with nice condition. Set on rectangular bases. Compared to other figures, musician figures are relatively rare, two figures with distinctive instrument from that era.
Period: Ming Dynasty
Medium: Green and Blue glazed Pottery
Type: Figure
Provenance : Acquired in early 2000s from Hongkong
Reference :
1) V&A Museum - Accession number C.1501913
(Type : Closely related)
* Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Figures
Ming Dynasty glazed pottery figures are renowned for their bold color palette, intricate detailing, and lifelike forms, distinguishing them from earlier traditions. These figures, which depict officials, warriors, animals, and mythical creatures, are characterized by high-gloss lead-based glazes in green, amber, ochre, and sancai (three-color) combinations. The thickly applied glaze pools in recesses, creating depth and enhancing sculptural details. With dynamic postures, expressive facial features, and meticulously rendered drapery, these figures reflect the period’s advancement in ceramic craftsmanship, offering a greater sense of movement and realism compared to the rigid and stylized forms of earlier dynasties.
A defining characteristic of Ming glazed pottery is its elaborate surface detailing, often achieved through raised relief elements and contrasting glazes. Equestrian figures, for example, feature carefully sculpted saddles, harnesses, and decorative embellishments, while human figures are adorned with intricate robes and headdresses. The large scale of these tomb figures, often more imposing than those from previous periods, underscores the increasing importance of funerary art during the Ming era. Unlike later Qing Dynasty figures...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Ming Antique Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Early 20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Vase
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze vase with nice form, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century
Size: Height 18.7 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Two Yixing Teapots and Covers
Located in seoul, KR
Both Yixing Zisha teapots appear to be modern-Republic era pieces. Yixing Zisha teapots are made from rare Zisha (紫砂) clay, which is exclusively mi...
Category
20th Century East Asian Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Celadon Ewer with Straight Handle, Tang to Northern Song Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Celadon-glazed ewer characterized by its simple and functional design. The piece features a straight handle extending horizontally from the body and a short spout for pouring liquids...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Tang Antique Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Celadon
14th-16th Century, Sukhothai, Antique Thai Pottery Jar with Shell from Shipwreck
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Sukhothai pottery jar with natural shell and barnacle from shipwreck.
Age: Thailand, Sukhothai Period, 14th - 16th Century
Size: Height 31.6 C.M. / Width 16.8 C.M.
Condition: Ni...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
A Rare Sancai-Glazed Pottery Jar, Tang Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The jar is of globular shape and is decorated to the body with a geometric design band of lozenge-shaped motifs in blue, green, ochre and cream below a plain ochre everted mouth rim,...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Tang Antique Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Earthenware
Ming Dynasty, A Set of Antique Chinese Green Glazed Pottery Standing Court Man
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A set of antique Chinese green glazed pottery standing court man.
Age: China, Ming Dynasty, A.D. 1368 - 1644
Size: Height 36.8 - 37.5 C.M. / Width 10 C.M. / Depth 10.5 - 11 C.M.
Con...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base.
Age: Burma, Shan Period, 18th Century
Size: Height 39.2 C.M. / Width 13.5 C.M. / Depth...
Category
18th Century Burmese Antique Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Wood
"Usu", Hande-carved, Wabi-sabi, Early 20th Century, Japan
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
"Usu" is a traditional Japanese tool with a deep cultural significance, particularly in the culinary arts. This unique item typically features a large wooden or stone bowl with a fla...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Wood
A Large Gu Vase from Vung Tau Ship, Qing Dynasty Kangxi Era, Circa 1690
Located in seoul, KR
Finely painted landscape scenes in vertical panels, depicting mountains, rivers, pavilions, arched bridges, and scholar figures in flowing robes. The scenes are rendered in varying d...
Category
17th Century Vietnamese Qing Antique Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Japanese Antique Wooden Bowl 1910s-1940s Primitive Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
This is a Japanese wooden bowl.
It is a folk craft that was used in daily life.
I don't know what kind of wood it's made of, but it's sturdy.
Since it is made by hand, it has a dist...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Small Qingbai Pear-Shaped Vase, Song-Yuan Dynasty(13-14th century)
Located in seoul, KR
This exquisite piece is a Qingbai ware from the Song to Yuan dynasty, and it appears to be an excavated artifact given its earthy encrustations, suggesting it has rested in the groun...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antique Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
19th Century, Meiji, Antique Japanese Ceramic Jar
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Japanese ceramic jar.
Age: Japan, Meiji Period, 19th century
Size: Height 34 C.M. / Width 46.2 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall.
100% satisfaction and authenticity guaranteed...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Antique Gourd-Shaped Blue and White Porcelain Vase, Ming Period
Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo
The bottom sign tells this vase was made in the era of Xuande emperor.
The characteristic Arabic pattern is Influenced by the Silk Road trade in Ming p...
Category
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Earthenware
Japanese Antique Candle Stick 1800s-1860s / Mingei Object Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Since ancient times, people have created necessary tools from familiar materials, passed them on, and nurtured a lifestyle culture in order to survive in the severe struggle against nature.
Over a long period of time, the tools accumulate a certain flavor and reflect the way of life.
The harsher the natural environment and the weaker the human being, the stronger the power of the tool.
In today's world, where cheap and disposable products are encouraged, the act of repeatedly modifying and re-creating the things around us opens up a new world.
With this philosophy in mind, we carefully select and collect beautiful, powerful, and unique Japanese antiques.
This is a very old candlestick...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Cedar
Chinese ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Shiwan ceramic pillow of earthenware features a green/blue glaze, which is less common than the distinctive green-glaze of Shiwan ware. Pillows in this shape were not only used by opium smoke...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Hu vase with green glaze, Han Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
It is made from a fairly high-fired reddish pottery and coated in a particularly attractive glossy thick streaky green and finely-crackled glaze, the colour of which varies according...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Han Antique Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Stoneware
Contemporary Japanese Chochin Floor Lamp Limited Edition #2 Zen Washi
By Ryosuke Harashima
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: OBAKE UN
Contemporary style Japanese Washi Japanese traditional paper shade floor lamp. Washi shade is famous as Isamu Noguchi Akari lightings.
Base is made of brass. Limited pattern painted model. Edition of 3+1AP
E26,27 light bulb.
Available to work with 100-250V.
Artist statement
In Japan, there is an animist belief that the soul dwells in old tools that have passed a long time and turns into spirits such as "Youkai" or "OBAKE." Its existence lurks in the darkness of everyday life, sometimes causing fear and sometimes entertaining.
This lantern is not an old tool, but it is made by the historic "Kojima Shoten", where the 10th generation are craftsmen in Kyoto. It's rare nowadays, and it's a style in which lanterns are made from bamboo bones to assembling papers and painting in one workshop and go. So, I decided to transform the polite crafted Japanese lanterns, which have been run through a traditional history, into a modern and pop style. It's not just OBAKE lurking in the darkness, but an existence who snuggles up to us as a more sophisticated being.
These one-eyed OBAKE have a meaningful look that originated in ancient Sanskrit culture. The red-eye "A [a]" is the facial expression that is the first pronunciation to make a sound in Sanskrit, which means "truth" and "spirit of inquiry" at the same time. The blue-eyed "UN [hu?]" expresses the pronunciation to close the sound, and at the same time means "wisdom" and "nirvana." There is also the idea that describing the beginning and end of the universe is represented by considering the "A" and "UN" as a pair. In Asia, it is a common sight to see a pair of guardian statues...
Category
2010s Japanese Edo Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Brass
Japanese Coffee table , side table, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This product is based on a very popular Taisho-era coffee table that is hard to find in the antique world and sells out quickly when it arrives.
With the theme of harmony with antiq...
Category
2010s Japanese Taisho Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Qingbai Bowl with carving of crane, Song Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The crane, a traditional symbol of longevity and auspiciousness, is prominently placed at the center, creating a harmonious and aesthetically balanced effect. The border of the dish ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Chinese Export Antique Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base.
Age: Burma, Shan Period, 18th Century
Size: Height 40.4 C.M. / Width 20 C.M. / Depth 1...
Category
18th Century Burmese Antique Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Chestnut wood sliding door cabinet , Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
A sideboard with a strong presence, made with generous amounts of chestnut wood.
The main frame is made with a sophisticated joint called kendome. The chamfered design of the vertic...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Wood
19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Pagoda
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese wooden pagoda with gilded gold.
Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Size including stand: Height 54.8 C.M. / Width 50.2 C.M. / Length 50.2 C.M.
Condition: Nice...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Wall Art / Japanese objet / wabi-sabi art / primitive wall art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wall art made using some of the material from an old Japanese door.
This is a wooden door reinforced with galvanized iron sheets.
It's a convenient size that doesn't take...
Category
2010s Japanese Primitive Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Tin
19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha with Gilded Gold
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base with gilded gold.
Age: Burma, Shan Period, 18th Century
Size excluding stand: H...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Tree Bump / Object Flower Stand /1968-1912s Primitive Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese tree bump.
You can put it on a sideboard or shelf and decorate it as an object.
Also, there is a hole in the middle, so I think you...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique wooden low table from the Meiji period.
It is thought to have once been used as a stand for a brazier, making it a valuable item that evokes the spirit of the tim...
Category
Early 20th Century Taisho Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Two Annamese Mid-size Lidded Boxes with flower design, 15th century, Le Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Vietnamese stoneware cover boxes. These pieces exhibit a relatively vivid blue color compared to similar works from Hoi An hoard. Additionally, they are relatively larger in size amo...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Antique Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Stoneware
Ming Period Large Pottery Horse with Saddle (15-16th Century)
Located in seoul, KR
This Ming Dynasty painted pottery horse is depicted standing on a tiered rectangular pedestal. The horse has a well-proportioned body, with sturdy legs and a slightly arched neck. The eyes and muzzle are subtly outlined and incised.
The mane is sculpted with deep, parallel grooves. The tail is long and slightly curved left, extending downward. The saddle is prominently featured at the center of the horse’s back, detailed with a raised, rounded seat and an attached stirrup hanging down one side. The saddlecloth is textured with a crosshatch pattern, bordered by a row of carved fringe-like elements. The horse's legs display subtle musculature, and the hooves are clearly defined, with black pigment accentuating their edges.
The original painted pigments, including white, black, and ochre, are still visible, though faded in some areas. The black pigment highlights the mane, tail, and parts of the bridle, while the ochre tones accentuate the saddle and decorative elements.
Period: Ming Dynasty
Medium: Green, black, and ochre glazed Pottery
Type: Figure
Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong
Reference : Asian Civilisations Museum - Accession No. C-1384 / 1994-00441 - Ming Dynasty Figure of Horse
(Type : Closely Related)
* Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Figures
Ming Dynasty glazed pottery figures are renowned for their bold color palette, intricate detailing, and lifelike forms, distinguishing them from earlier traditions. These figures, which depict officials, warriors, animals, and mythical creatures, are characterized by high-gloss lead-based glazes in green, amber, ochre, and sancai (three-color) combinations. The thickly applied glaze pools in recesses, creating depth and enhancing sculptural details. With dynamic postures, expressive facial features, and meticulously rendered drapery, these figures reflect the period’s advancement in ceramic craftsmanship, offering a greater sense of movement and realism compared to the rigid and stylized forms of earlier dynasties.
A defining characteristic of Ming glazed pottery is its elaborate surface detailing, often achieved through raised relief elements and contrasting glazes. Equestrian figures, for example, feature carefully sculpted saddles, harnesses, and decorative embellishments, while human figures are adorned with intricate robes and headdresses. The large scale of these tomb figures, often more imposing than those from previous periods, underscores the increasing importance of funerary art during the Ming era. Unlike later Qing Dynasty figures...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Ming Antique Asia - Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
