Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
to
8
11,521
5,614
118
1
1
26
48
44
22
8
5
1
2
2
1
3
45
39
31
27
11
116
114
58
52
2
118
118
118
1
1
1
1
1
Item Ships From: Victoria
Japanese antique screen - EDO period - Willow over a stream
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Antique Japanese 6 panel screen from the early Edo period (C1650). One of a pair (both available). This magnificent golden screen shows...
Category
1650s Japanese Edo Antique Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Persian Market Porcelain Platter Portrait Nasr al din Shah Qajar 20th C
By Gardner Porcelain Factory
Located in Melbourne, AU
A large platter, bearing commemorative portraits of Naser al din Shah Qajar, painted in cobalt and parcel gilt.
This beautiful portrait platter was purc...
Category
1950s Japanese Late Victorian Vintage Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
A Chinese Bronze Lidded Censer, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Bronze Lidded Censer, 19th Century
Provenance: Private Australian Collection.
Dimensons:
Height: 14cm.
Width: 13cm.
Depth: 9.5cm.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Six-Panel Screen by Kano Chikanobu "Shushin"
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Late 17th century Kano school peony landscape screens. Both screens signed: Hogan Josen Fujiwara Chikanobu Hitsu - Kano Chikanobu (Shushin) (1660 - 1728...
Category
Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
A Chinese Timber Black and Gilt Lacquerware Pillow Box, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Timber Black and Gilt Lacquerware Pillow Box, Early 20th Century
...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
A Japanese Tanuki, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Japanese Tanuki, Early 20th Century
Provenance:
Private South Australian Collection.
Description:
The rotund ceramic Tanuki depicted in typical fashion, with large testes and ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
A Japanese Imari Plate, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Japanese Imari Plate, 19th Century
Home decor, Interior design and collectibles.
Provenance: Private Australian Collection.
Dimension: Height: 4.5cm Diameter: 30cm
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
A Chinese Cloisonne Tray with Qianlong Mark, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Cloisonne Tray with Qianlong Mark, Early 20th Century
Home decor, Interior design and collectibles.
Provenance: Private Victoria Collection.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
A QINGBAI BOWL Song Dynasty Ex Sotheby's
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese QINGBAI BOWL, Song Dynasty
Height: 6.5 cm Diameter: 17.5 cm
Provenance: Sotheby's, London, Oriental Ceramics and Works of Art, Lot 77, 06/02/1979
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Antique Japanese Paintings of Karashishi, Edo Period, 18th Century
Located in Prahran, Victoria
A rare pair of antique Japanese Karashishi paintings in a landscape of rocks and peony flowers on gold leaf ground in fine handmade frames, Edo period, early 18th century. The Karash...
Category
Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Japanese Black Lacquer Document Box with Gold Plum Blossom Design, Taisho Period
Located in Prahran, Victoria
A high quality, antique, Japanese black lacquer document box. It has an external design of gold maki e plum blossoms. In Japanese culture plum blossom symbolises the beginning of Spring, having its own festival, the Ume Matsuri, alongside the more famous cherry blossom festival...
Category
1920s Japanese Vintage Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
A Large Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
Description:
A singular example of Guanyin. Deviating from the Bodhisattva’s conventional pose of ‘royal ease’, the figure is instead seated in the meditative padmasana, or ‘lotus position’, rendering this Guanyin something of a rarity. An Apana more typically associated with depictions of Buddhas, Guanyin assuming this pose immediately signifies this figure as one of particular spiritual reverence. Both feet are revealed crossed upon one another from beneath fabric which spills before her, her left palm turned upward with her hand resting upon her left knee and her right raised in a relaxed gesture. Adorned with a diadem housing a depiction of Amitabha Buddha, her own spiritual guide, she exudes an air of tranquil regality, further characterised by her numerous strings of beads and elaborately fastened dhoti, attire traditionally reserved for Indian princes. Though the figure’s dress is Indian her face is undoubtedly exemplifying artistic Chinese beauty standards. Her face is soft and rounded, full in both the lips and cheeks, with eyes that restfully peer down, as though she is watching over the worries of mankind with compassion.
Notes on the item:
Guanyin is the Chinese interpretation of Avalokiteshvara, the Indian Bodhisattva of compassion. The term “Bodhisattva” is derived from the Sanskrit “Bodhi”, meaning ‘awakening’ or ‘enlightenment’, combined with “Sattva”, meaning ‘spirit’ or ‘being’, referring to one on the path to achieving enlightenment. Bodhisattvas in Mayahana Buddhism are recognised as figures who have effectively achieved enlightenment yet relinquish their accension to nirvana in order to remain amongst mankind in the ultimate act of compassion to aid as spiritual guides. As such, the Bodhisattva inhabit a liminal space between samsara and nirvana; enlightened beings that maintain a relationship with humanity that buddhas cannot, as attaining Buddhahood necessitates the abandonment of all worldly attachments, including mankind. Guanyin’s very name, ‘One who hears the cries of the world’ highlights this role as a compassionate figure who acknowledges the suffering and strife of man. Along with Mahāsthāmaprāpta, a fellow bodhisattva, Guanyin serves as an attendant to Buddha Amitabha, with these three deities recognised as the Three Sages of Western Pure Land Buddhism, a sect of Mayahana Buddhism popular in East Asia.
Avalokiteshvara is commonly posited to have been adopted from Indian Buddhism into China as Guanyin around 200-400 CE, however it was the Tang dynasty (618-907) which saw the popularisation of the deity. By the Ming (1358–1644) and Qing (1644–1911) dynasties, Guanyin held the position as the most popular female deity in China. The unique state of religion in China held no monolithic canon regarding Buddhism and saw the assimilation of several belief systems, primarily Daoism, Buddhism and Confucianism. Consequently, Guanyin became a deity to be revered beyond Buddhism alone, appointed as both an official imperial deity and Daoist deity in the 12th century. Guanyin may also be seen to fulfil the role of idealised femininity as prescribed by Confucianism, with the scarcity of female Chinese deities perhaps accounting for the gradual gender shift Guanyin underwent.
The Indian Avalokiteshvara is unequivocally recognised as male, whilst the supposed gender of Guanyin remains contentious. Although there is a clear shift from the masculine Avalokiteshvara towards a more feminine representation, it is unclear if Guanyin is understood to be entirely feminine, to inhabit qualities of both genders or to be elevated beyond gender entirely, embodying neither. Depictions of Guanyin are highly androgynous, which some believe lends credence towards Guanyin symbolising the unity of dualistic forces as recognised in Daoism, displaying the anthropomorphism of yin and yang.
Comparative Analysis:
Market comparisons of similar Qing Dynasty polychrome figures of Guanyin include lot 767 (no.2) From Christies ‘Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art,’ New York, 25 March 2022, with the price realised USD 52,920 (Estimate USD 20,000 – USD 30,000). Christies also auctioned a comparable polychrome Guanyin...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
A Chinese Qingbai Incised Flower Bowl, Song Dynasty, Ex Christie's
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Qingbai Incised Flower Bowl, Song Dynasty, Ex Christie's
Provenance: Private Melbourne Collection. Christie's Melbourne, 6/7/1999, lot 638.
Dimension: Height: 6.2cm Diam...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
A Pair of Japanese Imari Beaker Vases, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Pair of Japanese Imari Beaker Vases, 19th Century
Provenance: Private Brisbane Collection.
Description:
Each decorated with alternating panels of garden pavilio...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
A Japanese Imari Charger, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Japanese Imari Charger, 19th Century
Provenance: Private Australian Collection.
Description:
The central double hou-ou bird in cobalt surrounded by shaped cartouches within a cob...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
A Large Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
Description:
A fine depiction of Guanyin, possessing the regal tranquillity that the Chinese Bodhisattva of compassion has come to be visually associated with. Marked by an urna signifying her spiritual enlightenment and crowned with a diadem depicting the Buddha Amitabha, the figure is immediately recognisable as Guanyin. Her androgynous figure is gracefully poised in the Lalit asana or “royal ease”, the pose classical in representations of the deity. The figure is asymmetric, with the weight of her supple form falling upon her left hand placed against the base, her right knee raised and left pendant. Her right hand rests upon her raised knee, delicately pinching at her draped attire. At first unassuming, this gesture may be suggestive of the Apana Mudra, the seal of purification. This Mudra is associated with physical wellbeing, fecundity and the cleansing of the body. Though she is adorned in the princely garb of dhoti, she bears features of idealised feminine beauty as prescribed in Asian art. With plump cheeks and near pouted lips, her full face gazes down upon the viewer with an empathetic and half-lidded gaze, upholding her title as ‘One who hears the cries of the world.’
Notes on the item:
Guanyin is the Chinese interpretation of Avalokiteshvara, the Indian Bodhisattva of compassion. The term “Bodhisattva” is derived from the Sanskrit “Bodhi”, meaning ‘awakening’ or ‘enlightenment’, combined with “Sattva”, meaning ‘spirit’ or ‘being’, referring to one on the path to achieving enlightenment. Bodhisattvas in Mayahana Buddhism are recognised as figures who have effectively achieved enlightenment yet relinquish their accension to nirvana in order to remain amongst mankind in the ultimate act of compassion to aid as spiritual guides. As such, the Bodhisattva inhabit a liminal space between samsara and nirvana; enlightened beings that maintain a relationship with humanity that buddhas cannot, as attaining Buddhahood necessitates the abandonment of all worldly attachments, including mankind. Guanyin’s very name, ‘One who hears the cries of the world’ highlights this role as a compassionate figure who acknowledges the suffering and strife of man. Along with Mahāsthāmaprāpta, a fellow bodhisattva, Guanyin serves as an attendant to Buddha Amitabha, with these three deities recognised as the Three Sages of Western Pure Land Buddhism, a sect of Mayahana Buddhism popular in East Asia.
Avalokiteshvara is commonly posited to have been adopted from Indian Buddhism into China as Guanyin around 200-400 CE, however it was the Tang dynasty (618-907) which saw the popularisation of the deity. By the Ming (1358–1644) and Qing (1644–1911) dynasties, Guanyin held the position as the most popular female deity in China. The unique state of religion in China held no monolithic canon regarding Buddhism and saw the assimilation of several belief systems, primarily Daoism, Buddhism and Confucianism. Consequently, Guanyin became a deity to be revered beyond Buddhism alone, appointed as both an official imperial deity and Daoist deity in the 12th century. Guanyin may also be seen to fulfil the role of idealised femininity as prescribed by Confucianism, with the scarcity of female Chinese deities perhaps accounting for the gradual gender shift Guanyin underwent.
The Indian Avalokiteshvara is unequivocally recognised as male, whilst the supposed gender of Guanyin remains contentious. Although there is a clear shift from the masculine Avalokiteshvara towards a more feminine representation, it is unclear if Guanyin is understood to be entirely feminine, to inhabit qualities of both genders or to be elevated beyond gender entirely, embodying neither. Depictions of Guanyin are highly androgynous, which some believe lends credence towards Guanyin symbolising the unity of dualistic forces as recognised in Daoism, displaying the anthropomorphism of yin and yang.
Comparative Analysis:
Market comparisons of similar Qing Dynasty polychrome figures of Guanyin include lot 767 (no.2) From Christies ‘Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art,’ New York, 25 March 2022, with the price realised USD 52,920 (Estimate USD 20,000 – USD 30,000). Christies also auctioned a comparable polychrome Guanyin...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
A Japanese Imari Charger, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Japanese Imari Charger, 19th Century
Provenance: Private Australian Collection.
Description:
The central floral basket motif within a border of hou-ou bird cartouches to a cobalt...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
A Chinese Pale Blue Glazed Brush Pot, Guangxu Mark, 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Pale Blue Glazed Brush Pot, Guangxu Mark, 20th Century
Provenance: Private Australian Collection Acquired in the Market in Beijing in 1960s.
Dimensions:
Height: 9.5cm.
Di...
Category
20th Century Chinese Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
A Japanese Fluted and Covered Imari Baluster Vase, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Japanese Fluted and Covered Imari Baluster Vase, 19th Century
Provenance: Private Australian Collection.
Description:
The domed co...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Kano School Painting by Yosenin Korenobu
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Six-panel Kano School tiger screen by Yosenin Korenobu (1753-1808). Sumi-e ink on paper, late 18th century.
Dimensions: H 169cm x W 382cm.
Category
Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
A Pair of Imari Vases, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Pair of Imari Vases, 19th Century
Provenance:
Private Australian Collection.
Description:
Each with an octagonal everted rim alternating between cobalt bands centred by two plu...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
An Indian Silver Foil Overlaid Palaquin, Early 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
An Indian Silver Foil Overlaid Palaquin, Early 19th Century
The open scroll and foliate embossed seat with a shaft to each end (one detached).
Provenance: Estate of Gol, Rajasthan,...
Category
Early 19th Century Indian Antique Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Foil
1970s Chinese Export Black Coromandel Carved Laquer Panel by Zhongkun
Located in Melbourne, AU
Chinese export coromandel panel titled 'Guo Jiu Feng En' (Xijiu Seal?), and signed by the artist 'Zhongkun'.
This striking Chinese lacquer panel showcases a traditional technique wi...
Category
1970s Hong Kong Chinoiserie Vintage Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Plywood, Lacquer
A Pair of Japanese Imari Cornet Shaped Vases, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Pair of Japanese Imari Cornet Shaped Vases, 19th Century
Provenance:
Private Victoria Collection.
Description:
Each cornet shaped vase with two central chrysanthemum designs be...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
A Canton Famillie Rose Punch Bowl, Late 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Canton Famillie Rose Punch Bowl, Late 19th Century
Provenance: Private Australian Collection
Dimensions:
Height: 13cm.
Diameter: 33.5cm.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
A Pale Celadon Glazed Bottle Vase, Xuanhe Mark, 20th Century or Possibly Earlier
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Pale Celadon Glazed Bottle Vase, Xuanhe Mark, 20th Century or Possibly Earlier
Description:
The fine lobed body with flared scalloped floriate rim and raised foot. Incised with ru...
Category
20th Century Chinese Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Japanese Two-Panel Screen, Taisho Period, Early 20th Century
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Japanese two-panel screen, study of an Okinawan mother and child, Taisho period early 20th century, dating from the 1920's. Signed by Matsumura Baiso, (1884-1935). Baiso was a studen...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
A Japanese Floral Imari Vase, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Japanese Floral Imari Vase, 19th Century
Provenance: Private Australian Collectio...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
An Important Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
An Important Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
Description:
A dignified portrayal of the bodhisattva, resplendent with blue-black pigment detailing t...
Category
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Superb Japanese Black Lacquer Document Box with Gold Maki e Design, Meiji Period
Located in Prahran, Victoria
An antique black lacquer document box with an exquisitely detailed, finely wrought design from The Tale of the Genji depicted in gold maki e across the lid. Internally, the box is de...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
A Japanese Imari Vase, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Japanese Imari Vase, 19th Century
Provenance: Private Australian Collection.
Description:
The body embellished with a repeating design of flowers and dragon cartouches united by ...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Bijin-ga Painting of Woman in Period Kimono, Taisho Period, circa 1920
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Rare Japanese Taisho period Bijin-ga style painting of a beautiful woman in period kimono holding a fan, circa 1920.
Bijin-ga is a Japanese term used to describe paintings or pict...
Category
1920s Japanese Taisho Vintage Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk
Japanese edo period shrine altar
By Vintage Japanese Monochrome
Located in CARLTON, AU
Elegant and sacred, rare look was its amazing wave textures. This beautiful piece with refined details shows a great stillness, which was made during edo period and executed with Jap...
Category
Early 17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cedar
A Large Chinese Brass Fish Lock with Key, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Large Chinese Brass Fish Lock with Key, Early 20th Century
Provenance: Private Perth Collection.
Dimension: Width: 20cm Depth: 10cm Height: 3cm.
Note: The lock is not in working...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
A Chinese Jade Carving of Piqiu, Late 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Jade Carving of Piqiu, Late 19th Century
Dimension: Height: 11.5cm Width: 14.5cm Depth: 5.5cm
Provenance: Private old Australian coll...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
Large Antique Japanese Scroll Depicting a Nesting Crane, Taisho Period
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Large and exceptional Japanese hanging scroll with a realistically painted depiction of a nesting crane by Yoshifuji Yoshio, Taisho/Showa perio...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper, Silk
Japanese Theatre Mitsumekozo Theatre Mask Meiji Period, circa 1900
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Unusual Japanese Folk Art theatre mask depicting the playful character Mitsumekozo, a three eyed goblin often portrayed as a mischevious creature in comical plays, late Meiji period,...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
18th Century Japanese Kano School Landscape Screen
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Japanese Kano school screen with pine tree, camellias, cherry blossom and Chinese figures in the landscape, circa 18th century.
Materials: Pigmen...
Category
18th Century Japanese Antique Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver Leaf
A Solid Cast Bronze Japanese Figure of Bear, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Solid Cast Bronze Japanese Figure of Bear, Early 20th Century
Dimension: Height: 15cm Width: 26cm Depth: 11.5cm
Provenance: Private Melbourne Collection.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
A Chinese Wucai Plate, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Wucai Plate, 19th Century
Home decor, Interior design and collectibles.
Provenance: Private Victoria Collection.
Dimension:
Height: 4cm
Width: 20cm
Depth: 14cm.
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Buddhist Carved Base for a Statue, Edo Period, 17th Century
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Rare and unusual hexagonal Buddhist base for a statue with a recumbent shi-shi (guardian lion dog), gilded and carved with inset glass eyes and painted with mineral pigments.
Most likely the base to a sculpture of Monju Bosatsu...
Category
Mid-17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
A Vintage Chinese Brass Lock with Key
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Vintage Chinese Brass Lock with Key
The rectangular lock with incised maple leaves, blossoms and characters; together with a key
Provenance: Pri...
Category
1970s Chinese Vintage Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
A Pair of Japanese Lidded Imari Vases, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Pair of Japanese Lidded Imari Vases, 19th Century
Provenance: Private Melbourne Co...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
A Chinese Longquan Celadon Lotus Bowl, Ming Dynasty
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Longquan Celadon Lotus Bowl, Ming Dynasty
Diameter: 16.7 cm Height: 5.5 cm
Provenance: The Collection of Dr. John Yu AC
Dr. Yu was the Foundi...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
A Japanese Imari Platter, Late 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Japanese Imari Platter, Late 19th Century
Provenance: Private Melbourne Collection
Description:
With the conventional Imari palette, depicting six alternating floral and avian sc...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Archaic Chinese Bronze Sieve, 722 BC–221 BC
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Chinese bronze vessel/sieve for food from the Warring States period 722 BC–221 BC. This bronze comes with a fine Japanese paulownia wood box with inscription by Zoroku. Hata Zoroku was a goldsmith and metal worker famous for both his own work and for being a known collector of ancient Chinese bronzes. The Zoroku name has continued through the generations with more recent members of the family keeping with tradition. The inner liner was made from copper in the 20th century so that the vessel could be used as an Ikebana container...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Antique Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
A Pair of Japanese Imari Chargers, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Pair of Japanese Imari Chargers, 19th Century
Provenance: Private Australian Collection.
Description:
Each charger with a lobed border and comprising four fan-shaped panels, with...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Superb Example Antique Japanese Gilded Statue of a Shinto God, Momoyama Period
Located in Prahran, Victoria
A Japanese statue of a Shinto god from the Momoyama period. Hand carved from wood with a layer of gesso and hand painted flowing robes with delicately wroug...
Category
16th Century Japanese Antique Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gesso, Wood
Japanese 2-Panel 'Shunga' Screen with Finely Painted Erotic Depictions of Lovers
Located in Prahran, Victoria
A very finely painted two panel 'shunga' screen with scenes of naked erotic lovers in union.
The scene on the left panel simply depicts the lovers in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
A Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Baluster Vases, Late 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Baluster Vases, Late 19th Century
Each of baluster form with an everted lip and trumpet neck descending to broad shoulders and a flared base, the enamelw...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Japanese Screens: Ink paintings of peacocks on gold leaf by Imao Keinen
By Imao Keinen
Located in Prahran, Victoria
A pair of screens by Imao Keinen featuring peacocks painted in ink on gold leaf. Lacquered wood frame, brocade border, incised copper hardware.
Dimensions: H 175cm x W 352cm
Biogr...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Tibetan hand beaten trumpet (kingling)
Located in FITZROY, AU
Rare hand beaten Tibetan tantric ritual instrument.
It is Jade and Silver (low grade) with insert of coral & turquoise. It comes with an antique custom-made wooden stand.
It is hand...
Category
Early 1900s Tibetan Tibetan Antique Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Edo period coat rack stand, easy to assemble
Located in CARLTON, AU
This is a very rare wooden rack stand with designed to be slightly leaning back. Must has been used so frequently, traces of every stroke and touch have left incredible marks on top. This would be fabulous for a coat/hat rack, herb drying rack...
Category
1780s Japanese Edo Antique Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cedar
Japanese bronze dragon vase
Located in FITZROY, AU
Japanese bronze dragon vase Meiji period(Signed)
Decorated in detailed high relief with encircling dragon chasing the elusive flaming wishfully ...
Category
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
A Chinese Deep Brown Glazed Footed Bowl, 15th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Deep Brown Glazed Footed Bowl, 15th Century
Provenance: The Collection of Dr. John Yu AC
Dimension: Height: 7.3 cm. Dimension: 15.5 cm
Dr. Yu was the Founding Chair of V...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
An Impressive Large Chinese Black Lacquered Wood Temple, Late 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
An Impressive Large Chinese Black Lacquered Wood Temple, Late 19th Century
with open work florette diaper doors to the front
Provenance: Pri...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
An Impressive Large Celadon Charger, 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
An Impressive Large Celadon Charger, 20th Century
Provenance: Private Melbourne Collection
Dimension: Height: 8.5 cm Diameter: 76 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Celadon
One Blue and White Dish, Yongzheng Period, Qing Dynasty Ex Sotheby's
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
One Blue and White Dish, Yongzheng Period, Qing Dynasty
Painted figures on bridge in landscape
Diameter: 11.5cm Height: 2cm
Provenance: Made in Imperial China Porcelain from the C...
Category
Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Victoria - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Read More
Symbols of Happiness and Rebirth Adorn This Japanese Satsuma Bowl
Decorated with white cranes and the sought-after thousand-butterflies motif, the Meiji-period vessel offers both a celebration of traditional aesthetics and a clear reflection of the era’s appetite for exquisite export pieces.
Chicago’s Pagoda Red Has a Spirited Mix of Asian Antiques and Bold New Art
For 25 years, gallerist Betsy Nathan has leveraged her keen eye and key connections to bring a unique selection of rare finds to the market.
In L.A., Gallerist JF Chen Has Long Championed Eclectic Blue-Chip Design
Now working alongside his daughter Bianca, dealer Joel Chen has presented a most covetable array of antiques, art and contemporary creations for more than 40 years.
12 Calming Spaces Inspired by Japanese Design
From cherry-blossom-adorned walls paired with glamorous lighting to wood-paneled ceilings above checkerboard-patterned chairs, these 12 spaces seamlessly blend Eastern and Western aesthetics.
Rodrigo Rivero Lake’s Mexico City Showroom Is a Museum-Worthy Trove of Spanish Colonial and Asian Antiques
The dealer and curator has spent the past 50 years amassing a collection of exceptional art, furniture and architectural elements that trace the cultural influence of the Spanish empire from Europe to the Americas and beyond.
16 Refined Asian-Inspired Interiors
These spaces exemplify how Eastern elements elevate a home's decor.