Chinese Export scalloped plate decorated with pheasants, birds, flowers. Looks very similar to older English transferware. Hand signed on the back. What is interesting is that there are also English written numbers by the mark.
Exquisite Chinese soapstone carving group of two men playing go. Very detailed in variegated colored soapstone.
Age: Early 20th Century
Condition: One man has a go chip in his hand and thinking about his move. He was chewing on something but the edge of it has been broken off. Otherwise the pieces are in very good antique condition. ...click for details
Exquisite Chinese soapstone carving of a woman holding a lotus flower. Possibly one of the eight immortals, the only female, He Xiangu, He Quiong. Very detailed in variegated colored soapstone.
Age: Early 20th Century
Measurements: Approximately 2 3/4" by 1 7/8" with a height of 3 1/2" ...click for details
Exquisite Chinese soapstone carving of a Chinese Elder holding a staff in his left hand.He also seems to be in contemplation. God of Wisdom? Very detailed in variegated colored soapstone.
Age: Early 20th Century
Measurements: Approximately 3 " by 2" with a height of 3 1/2" ...click for details
Fine example of Kutani porcelain. Hand painted figures in three separate cartouches surround the teapot and the fourth cartouche contains handpainting of Mount Fuji and a house with cherry blossoms. Intricate gold work covers the rest of the teapot and lid. Hallmarked on the bottom. What this teapot also has is a porcelain tea strainer.
A wonderful example of early Japanese Satsuma depicted in this large hand painted Satsuma vase. The vase is in form of a bamboo limb with 6 figures around the center with Mount Fuji in the background. The figures could be deities, elders,scholars and possibly one samurai. Well painted. This vase is unsigned
