Meiji Shibayama Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay
A Japanese shibayama box and cover Meiji period, circa 1900 ebonised surround inlaid with mother of pearl, ivory and coral minimal loss, 9.5 cm length
Pair of Qing Dynasty Gilt Silver Boxes
Two gilt silver repousse circular boxes, Qing dynasty one with box, approx. 5.8 cm diam. each (2).
Agarwood Archer's Ring with Pewter Box
An agarwood archer's ring, with a fitted pewter box, 3 cm high
Zitan & Boxwood Carved Decorative Box
Chinese zitan & boxwood box, with craved decorative lid, 33 cm x 22 cm, 9.5 cm high
Dragon Carved Blackwood Box with Bats and Brass Handles
A vintage Chinese carved blackwood box, the hinged lid and front finely carved with dragons, mystic pearl and cloud forms, the sides with mask and scroll detail, brass swing handles, the back with bats flanking a telegraphic symbol, plinth base, the…
Kenzan Ogata's Inscribed Japanese Dishes with Poems
A set of four Japanese inscribed dishes, by Kenzan Ogata, Edo period (1603-1867), 17th/18th century, the square dishes, each decorated with a different theme, including houses and flowers, each inscribed with a poem and signed Kenzan with red seals.…
Huanghuali Timber Travel Box - Chinese Antique
Chinese huanghuali timber travelling box 49 cm wide, 26 cm deep, 22 cm high
Qing Dynasty Chinese Boxwood Carved Budai with Stand
A Chinese box wood carved Budai, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) with fitted wood stand, 16.5 cm high
Qing Dynasty Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Phoenix Circular Box
A Chinese cloisonne enamel circular box, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, the cover with a dragon and a phoenix within a cell border, the interior with the same motif on turquoise ground. Height 10 cm, diameter 21.5 cm
Chinese Brass Inlaid Paktong Lidded Box, Qing Dynasty
A rare Chinese brass inlaid Paktong lidded box, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period (1661-1722), finely decorated to the lid with an interior scene of a seated lady, surrounded by shaped reserves containing flowers against a tortoise-shall diaper ground. 6.75 cm…
Chinese Shoushan Seals - Qing/Republic Period
Two large Chinese carved Shoushan seals, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or Republic period (1912-1949), one seal of orange and yellow stone, in arched form, with low relief decoration of a lotus pond with herron swooping down, and a seven-character mark to base…
Huanghuali Seal Box with Ruyi-Shaped Mounts
A small huanghuali seal box, Yinxiang, 19th/20th century of square form, the hinged canted cover lifting to reveal a shallow tray above a deep compartment, all raised on a conforming base with curvilinear front apron, with ruyi -shaped mounts to the top…
18th Century Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Millefleurs Box
A Chinese cinnabar lacquer small box and cover, Qing Dynasty, late 18th century, carved all over with a millefleurs design, 3.3 x 6.8 cm
Qing Dynasty Peach Blossom Box with Kangxi Mark
Stunning Chinese Qing Dynasty peach blossom box and cover, of bun form, in a beautiful pale red glaze, raised on a circular foot, with Kangxi six character mark to base and ceramic Collectors Society exhibition no, 1928 label to interior, with fitted box,…
Gold Filigree Butterfly Box
Chinese gold lidded box, of round shape with filigree scrolling vines and stylised butterfly, raised on a flared foot, approximately 70% gold and mixed metals, approx. Weight 112.6 grams height 5 cm
Japanese Negoro Lacquer Wrist Rest
A Japanese Negoro lacquer wrist rest, Meiji period (1868-1912), carved with a long inscription and the artist's signature and one seal carved through the red lacquer, a wood grain finish on the side, the underside in green lacquer, 28.2 cm long, fitted…
Original Japanese Mikimoto pearls with 14ct gold clasp in box
Strand of Mikimoto pearls, original Japanese strand of Mikimoto pearls, high lustre with 14ct yellow gold ornate clasp in original presentation box
Ming Dynasty Lacquer Box with Inlaid Mother of Pearl
A Chinese rectangular black and red lacquer box and cover, Late Ming dynasty, 16th -17th century, inlaid with mother of pearl, the top with a horseman and an attendant in a rural setting, within a shaped cartouche, the sides with ducks in a lotus pond…
Vietnamese Carved Gilt-Lacquered Betel Box: Early 20th Century Beauty
A Vietnamese carved and gilt-lacquered betel box, circa early 20th century, elaborately relief carved with flowers and clouds amongst diaper motifs. 12.5 cm high, 24.5 cm diameter
Chinese Qianlong Yellow Lacquer Box with Lotus Decoration
A Chinese circular yellow lacquer box with cover, six character Qianlong mark the top carved and painted with Indian lotus and various auspicious symbols amongst scroll foliage, the sides of both the cover and the box decorated with identical scrolling…
Chinese Gilt Bronze Paste Box with Tiger and Birds
Beautiful Chinese gilt bronze paste box and cover, of bun form, the cover raised with a reserve displaying tiger, birds and tree, with a lower border of flowers on circular foot, diameter 6 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
Komai Otojiro's Gold-damascened Iron Maple Leaf Box
Japanese Gold-damascened iron box attributed to Komai Otojiro of Kyoto, Meiji period (1868-1912) of rectangular form, decorated throughout with maple leaves, raised on four bracket feet, the interior gilt-metal engraved with an eagle, the underside with…
An antique Chinese jewellery box, huanghuali and brass with mirrored interior, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century. 21 cm high, 27 cm wide, 35 cm deep when closed. Reference see Chinese Hardwood Furniture in Hawaiian Collections, Robert Hatfield Ellsworth,…
Japanese Lacquered Kimono Tray in Cypress Box, Meiji Period
A Japanese lacquered kimono tray in original cypress box, Meiji period, 52 cm wide
Beautiful Japanese Meiji period Imperial presentation silver box and cover, marked with Jungin (pure silver) and maker Kobayashi-sei, of cylindrical serpentine form, the inset lid decorated with gold chrysanthemum mon flanked by a pair of stylised storks,…
18th Century Canton Carved Mother-of-Pearl Snuff Box
An 18th century snuff box of silver framed Canton carved mother-of-pearl, the walls, hinged lid and base all of luminous iridescent shell, each superbly carved in low relief with a ribbon outlined cartouche of scale pattern on a field engrailed diagonally…
Qing Dynasty Zitan Carved Box: Exquisite Chinese Artwork
A Chinese Qing Dynasty zitan carved box and cover, height 9 cm/24 x 14 cm
Ming Dynasty Celadon Peony Dish with Japanese Box
A Chinese Heirloom Longquan sea green celadon deep dish; Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 14th/15th century; decorated to the cavetto with carved vertical lines, and to the centre with an impressed peony design, the foot glazed, and remains of the tubular kiln…
Chinese Tian Huang Stone Seal with Dragon & Lion Finial
A large Chinese Tian Huang stone seal with dragon and temple lion finial in box, height 13.5 cm, Excl. Stand
Chinese Turquoise Grisaille Decorated Covered Box
Grisaille-Decorated Chinese turquoise ground covered box, height 13 cm, diameter 25.5 cm, boxed
Jadeite Rosary Bracelet with Tourmaline Pendant and Filigree Drops
A jadeite rosary bracelet, Shou Chuan the 18 beads divided by a ruby coloured bead suspending a tourmaline pendant carved with bats and lingzhi and two filigree mounted drops, fitted wood box 27 cm long overall
Chestnut Glazed Biscuit Porcelain Brushpot with Prunus Tree Relief
A chestnut-glazed biscuit porcelain brushpot, 20th century, of cylindrical form, the exterior decorated in crisp relief with a gnarled prunus tree, its blossoming branches extending around the sides, all beneath the chestnut coloured glaze, the base…
Chinese Hardwood Inlaid Boxes with Hardstones and Mother-of-Pearl
A pair of Chinese hardwood (possibly zitan ) boxes with inlays of hardstones and mother-of-pearl, 29.8 cm wide, 20.8 cm deep, 8.3 cm high (2).
Japanese Cloisonne Box with Blue Ground, Showa Period
A Japanese blue ground cloisonne box, Showa period, 20th century, signed to base. 6 cm high, 14 cm wide, 11 cm deep
Chinese Metal Mirror with Box and Booklet
A heavy metal Chinese mirror, with verdigris finish to one side in the archaic manner, in wooden box with accompanying booklet. Diameter 25 cm.
Fan Landscape Lacquer Box
Japanese lacquer box and cover decorated with fans enclosing various landscape scenes, all reserved on a rich nashiji ground, the inside of the cover depicting flowering bush growing and fence beside a meandering stream
19th Century Chinese Trade Paintings on Pith in Carved Frames
Two 19th century Chinese trade paintings on pith. Each in an elaborately carved sandlewood frame, & timber box frame surround. Height 53 cm, width 37 cm D4.5 cm (each)
An antique Japanese lacquered writing box, made for the European market, circa 1870, 20 cm high, 47 cm wide, 32 cm deep
Chinese Silver Gilt Phoenix Enamel Box on Stand
A large Chinese silver gilt and enamel box on stand, the circular serpentine walled box with eight filigree panels with a fitted cover surmounted by a phoenix bird finial, raised on a conforming shaped foot decorated with three further phoenixes, their…
Vietnamese Bamboo Betel Box with Auspicious Carvings
A fine Vietnamese Bamboo-Veneer betel box, 19th century, very finely decorated all over with relief carving to the bamboo veneer with auspicious symbols including birds and flowers and phoenix and dragon to the centre. The inside fitted with a detachable…
Japanese Lacquer Hokkai Picnic Boxes with Floral Kamon Design
A pair of Japanese lacquer round Hokkai picnic boxes, Meiji period, Roiro-nuri (black) lacquer and gold maki-e floral designs of of Kamon (family crests), bamboo leaves to top and original gold silk braided ropes and tassels. Each of the legs mounted on…
Burmese Silver Betel Box with Figural Finial and Stand
An antique Burmese silver betel box and cover with stand, finely pierced and chased on all sides with figural finial, 19th century, 19 cm high, 430 grams
Indian Ebony Panels with Company School Miniatures
A pair of Indian carved ebony panels inset with company school miniatures, 19th century, each panel of ebony intricately carved in relief with scrolling flowers, inset with eight ivory miniatures in silver collars, including Mughal style portraits of…
Chenxiangmu Court Necklace with Jadeite Accents
A Chenxiangmu court necklace, comprising 108 wood beads interspersed with three green jadeite beads terminating in a further jadeite bead suspending a green jadeite plaque on a beaded cord and tassel, inscribed fitted box, 68 cm diameter
Chenxiangmu Rectangular Plaques with Low Relief Carvings
Two Chenxiangmu rectangular plaques, 19th/20th century, each carved in low relief, one an abstinence plaque with a central cartouche enclosing the characters zhai jie and the Manchu script on the reverse within stylised dragon scrolls, the other wth a…
Qianlong Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Ruyi Box
A Chinese cinnabar lacquer Ruyi shaped box, Qianlong, 18th century, 12 cm wide, 4.75 cm high
Chinese Kangxi Famille Verte Floral Bird Lidded Box
A Chinese famille verte floral and bird lidded box (Da Qing Kangxi Nian Zhi mark), height 7.5 cm, diameter 15 cm
Japanese Lacquer Box with Fish and Lobster Design
Good Japanese lacquer box and cover, of rectangular form, decorated with images of fish and lobster, in tones of red, gold and silver on dark ground, the base and interior in a beautiful speckled finish, within Japanese box, 13.5 cm x 10.5 cm
Chinese Famille Rose Vases with Covers, 20th Century
Large pair of 20th century Chinese famille rose vases & covers, baluster shape with domed covers, decorated in brightly coloured enamels, seal mark to base, with red & gilt fabric boxes, 52 cm high
Huanghuali Three Tier Picnic Box with Ghost Face Grain
Chinese huanghuali three tier picnic box with beautiful 'Ghost face' grain measures 35.8 x 20 x 25.2 cm
Chinese Canton Enamel Octagonal Box, Qing Dynasty
A large Chinese Canton enamel octagonal box and cover, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 28.5 cm diameter. Provenance: An important private collection, Qld, acquired from Binkar Gallery Qld., in 1985.
Chinese gold bracelet, 21ct yellow gold, with hexagon shaped links with Chinese characters on each link, a 21ct gold heart charm attached, to a box clasp and Chinese gold stamps, tested as 21ct, length 17.5 cm, total weight 22 grams
Han Dynasty Lifan Amphora: Chinese Burnished Black Pottery Masterpiece
A fine Chinese burnished black Pottery Lifan amphora, Sichuan Province, Han Dynasty (202BC-220AD), beautifully modelled with swirling arms continuing into spiral decoration to the front and reverse, incised banded line decoration to the neck, subtle helix…
Qing Dynasty Dragon Cloisonné Box: 19th Century Chinese Enamel
Chinese Qing Dynasty cloisonne enamel and gilt Copper-alloy box, decorated with dragons. 19th century, diameter 20 cm
Japanese Chrysanthemum Cloisonne Box with Dragon and Butterfly
Japanese cloisonne covered box of rectangular form worked in gold wire and coloured enamels with flowering sprays of chrysanthemums and geometric motifs, the cover decorated with a dragon, the underside with a single butterfly against a green ground
Chinese Huali Travel Document Box with Bronze Latch
A Chinese huan huali travelling document box 19th/ 20th century, with bronze latch and reinforced corners. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat. 32 cm x 5 cm x 15 cm
Rare Japanese Silver Sword Tsuba with Crane Design
A fine and rare Japanese silver sword tsuba, signed I. Chi Ryu Tachibana Masamitsu Tsukuru, finely worked with two cranes in flight in relief and highlighted with coloured gold upon the radiating sunburst design, bamboo shoot in relief towards the base,…
Tibetan Metal Box with Jade and Coral Inlay
A Tibetan metal cover box with jade and coral inlay, Qing Dynasty (1368-1912), 22.4 cm diameter. Provenance: a private collection, Sydney, Australia.
Longquan Foliate Washer with Japanese Box (10 words)
A Longquan foliate rimmed washer with a Japanese wood box, 13 cm diameter. Provenance: a private collection, Melbourne, Australia.
Chinese Silver Round Box with Warrior and Dragon Motifs
A Chinese silver round box, cover and internal tumbler, late Qing dynasty, late 19th/early 20th century, embossed and chased with a warrior on horseback and a farmer, the body with scrolling dragons, the tumbler stamped 'Tong Yi, 6 cm high, 9 cm diameter,…
Pair of Gilt Phoenix Appliques with Box
A pair of 'phoenix' openwork gilt applique, with box, 17.0 cm and 18.0 cm long (2).
Qing Dynasty Amber-Bead Necklace with Box
An amber-bead necklace, Qing dynasty with box, each beads approx. 0.8 cm diam., the necklace 48.0 cm long fully extended. Provenance: C. C. Teng, Taipei, 28 February 1995, no. 001147 (label and receipt)
A Japanese Saihai (Commander's baton), Edo period (1603-1868), in a tomobako (presentation box) affixed with Paulownia crest, the baton handle wrapped in orange silk with matching hanging cord and lacquered paper tassels in gold. 60 cm long (extended)
Japanese Celadon Vase by Miyanaga Tozan I, Taisho-Showa Period
A Japanese studio celadon vase by Miyanaga Tozan I (1868-1941), Taisho (1912-1926) or Showa period (1926-1989), circa 1920-1940, of generous baluster form with deep relief carved scrolling flowers to the sides, covered in a fine even sea green celadon…
Japanese Carved Lacquer & Cinnabar Boxes
Two Japanese carved lacquer boxes, Taisho period 1913-1927, two carved cinnabar lacquer boxes, one of square form and finely decorated with peonies, the other a Kogo (incense container) for the tea ceremony carved with a stylised chrysanthemum theme,…
Enamelled Chinese Silver Box with Stone Inserts
Chinese silver enamelled & stone box with gilt interior in gun barrelled/columned form shape with bulbous lid featuring a silver filigree finial and body all of which is beautifully encrusted with enamel floral design work and featuring well detailed…
Qing Dynasty Agate Tripot with Lingzhi Finial and Stand
A carved Chinese miniature agate tripot, Qing dynasty, of greyish creamy tone with orange inclusions, the cover with a 'lingzhi' finial possibly of hard stone, fitted with its original stand and box, 7.6 cm high (including stand).
Qing Dynasty Court Necklace in Cinnabar Box
A Chinese Mandarin court necklace, Chao zhu, in an original cinnabar gilt lacquer box, Qing dynasty 19th century, 108 ceramic beads, assembled into four sections by three large transparent blue glass beads, imitating sapphires, counting strings with…
Zitan Chess Boxes with Dragon Engraved Pieces
A pair of zitan wood boxes, rectangular shape with sliding tops, each enclosing Chinese chess pieces. The chess pieces of squat circular shape engraved to one side with calligraphy and the reverse with a sinuous dragon, either in red or black. 19 cm x 13…
Ming Dynasty Wucai Brush with Wanli Mark
A Wucai brush with fitted wooden box bearing Ming Dynasty Wanli mark, length 35 cm
A Qing Dynasty document box, c. 19th century. With a hinged lid and opening doors with four compartments inside. Height 34 cm, width 34.5 cm, depth 27 cm
Dragon Spout Silver Tea Set with Original Box
A substantial silver tea set, tea, coffee, and hotwater pots, creamer and lidded sugar, baluster form, reeded circular foot, silver ball finial, pots with hinged lids and wooden handles, scroll embossed decoration, oriental dragon spouts, Hardy Brothers,…
18th Century Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Box and Cover
A carved cinnabar lacquer box and cover, Qing dynasty, late 18th century, the circular box and cover finely carved all over with a millefleurs design, the interior is lacquered black, 6.8 x 3.3 cm
A carved cinnabar lacquer box and cover, 13.5 cm diam. Provenance: Gora Singh Mann Collection, Wollongong, no. 1615 (label)
Junyao Splashed Cup with Sky-blue Glaze
A small Chinese Junyao purple splashed cup; Song Dynasty (960-1279) or later; with a small finely finished foot, covered in a sky-blue glaze thinning to an olive tone at the rim, splashed to the interior with copper. Together with a Japanese wooden box. 3…
Japanese Lacquer Goldfish Box
A Japanese carved lacquer Goldfish lidded box, Meiji / Taisho period, finely carved cinnabar container in the shape of a stylised goldfish with finely carved brocade design and black roiro lacquer to the interior, 6 cm high, 15.5 cm wide, 12 cm deep
Japanese Lacquer Box with Inlaid Flowers and Mother of Pearl
A Japanese lacquer box, 19th century, decorated with Takemakie foliage and mother of pearl, inlaid flowers against a gold ground and Nashiji, interior, height 3.8 cm. Width 8.8 cm. Depth 6.8 cm
Chinese Huanghuali Timber Box - 37.5 x 20.5 x 14.5cm
Chinese huanghuali timber box 37.5 cm wide, 20.5 cm deep, 14.5 cm high
Agarwood and Walnut Bead Bracelets with Boxes
A Chinese agarwoodbead bracelet, and a carved walnut-bead bracelet, both with fitted boxes, 31 cm long, 36 cm long (suspended) (2).
Qing Dynasty Cinnabar Lacquer Box with Scholar Landscape Carvings
A Chinese cinnabar lacquer box and cover, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, deeply carved on the cover and base with scholars in a landscape, on a metal base. 7 cm high, 13.4 cm diameter. Provenance: An old Melbourne Private Collection
Gilded Tibetan Box with Precious Stones
Tibetan gilded metal box encrusted with precious & semi-precious stones, 19th century. 14 cm high, 23 cm wide, 22 cm deep
Jade Carvings Trio with Hairpin
Three jade carvings, 19th/20th century comprising a jade vase verticaly ribbed, the pale whitish stone with brown and russet suffusions; a jadeite box and cover carved with a shou medallion, the pale stone with bright green and russet suffusions, wood…
Chinese Aventurine-Glass Powder Box with Hardstone Inlay
A Chinese brown aventurine-glass powder box with hardstone inlay, incised four-character Qianlong mark but later the box of lobed form raised on short foot rim, the top slightly raised, inlaid with green and red hard stones and mother of pearl with…
Art Nouveau Continental Silver Lidded Box with Embossed Decoration
Continental silver Art Nouveau lidded box hallmarked, embossed decoration of woman's face to front and back, and dragon fly decoration to sides, decorated finial to lid, length 15 cm height 12 cm weight 450 grams
Cinnabar Scholars Box with Farming Scene
Chinese cinnabar scholars box, the lid with farming scene of three men with sickles sitting under a tree with gilt latch and hinges, character marks to interior, 7.5 cm x 25.5 cm x 18.5 cm
Burmese Silver Box: Antique 19th Century, 8cm High, 498g
An antique Burmese silver box, 19th century, 8 cm high, 16 cm wide, 498 grams
18th Century Chinese Pale Celadon Jade Twin Handled Vase
A Chinese pale celadon jade twin handled 'Hu' shaped vase, 18th century, finely carved in relief with flowers and foliage, fitted box, 10 cm high
Gold and Silver Japanese Lacquer Box
A Japanese lacquer box, 18th / 19th century, decorated with flowers and foliage in gold Takemie, and Takemakie on gold Nashiji ground with silver rims. Height 3.2 cm. Width 9 cm. Depth 8 cm
Official's Court Necklace with Fitted Box
An official's court necklace, chao zhu with fitted box, the wooden beads approx. 1.5 cm diam. each. Provenance: Previously from a Japanese private collection
A Japanese Koto Ware vase, Meiji period, circa 1850s, impressive quatrefoil vase in red and overglaze gold, the ovoid base with main decorations of chrysanthemum sprays and plum blossom, the square neck section with alternating designs of a Ho-o (phoenix)…
Edo Period Lacquer Writing Box with Geese and Fishing Nets
A Japanese lacquer Ko-Suzuribako, early Edo period (1603-1867), an early and small writing box, the lid depicting a hiramakie and pewter geese in flight over finely lacquered design of fishing nets, the underside and interior in sparse bronze and gold…
Ivory Chinese Game Compendium with Lacquered Box
Mid 19th century Chinese game compendium, near complete with finely carved ivory box contained games, puzzles, tricks and counters contained in lacquered box with fine gilt decorations
Late 19th century Tibetan thangka box, of deep elongated rectangular form, set with scenes of Buddha in meditation surrounded by monks, in tones of red, yellow and green, with red lacquer surround, 12 cm x 62 cm x 14 cm
Chinese Enamel Silver Gilt Jar & Box
A Chinese silver gilt, filigree and enamel lidded jar and a box, 20th century the lobed hexafoil cylindrical filigree body overlaid in brightly coloured enamels with birds on flowering branches and jeweled with turquoise and coral cabochons, the lid with…
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