Japanese Lacquer Document Box
A Japanese gold and black lacquer document box, Showa period, 20th century, signed to the base. 11 cm high, 33 cm wide, 24 cm deep
Japanese Cloisonne Enamelled Box, Meiji Period
A fine Japanese cloisonne enamelled box, Meiji Period, 1868-1912 intricately decorated with flowers and precious objects in a multitude of coloured enamels, wires gilded double Chrysanthemum design to the base. 21 cm diagonal across lid
Ivory Cricket Cage with Dao Guang Mark
An ivory lidded cricket cage, the base lacquer, Dao Guang mark to base in later fitted box. Height 6 cm
Hung Chong Peony Dressing Table Set
Chinese export silver five piece dressing table set, all marked Hc for Hung Chong, comprising hand mirror, clothes brush, box and cover, rectangular footed tray and button hook, all decorated with peonies and foliage in relief (5)
19th Century Japanese Lacquer Fumibako Document Box
A 19th century Japanese lacquer Fumibako document box, with flowers and Karakusa (scrolling grasses) on a ro-iro ground, 23 x 3.5 cm
18th Century Canton Enamel Sweatmeat Box (Restored)
Large Chinese Canton enamel sweatmeat box and cover, 18th century, (restored). Width 28 cm. Provenance: Gary Winther Collection
Gilded Chinese Box with Intricate Carvings
A Chinese decorative carved and gilded box on stand with intricately all over carved and gilded scenes of animals, plants and courtesans.
Burmese Embossed Silver Lidded Boxes
Two various Burmese silver lidded boxes. Both circular, with extensive embossed decoration. Marks to bases. W460g (total)
Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Lobed Box, 19th Century
A Chinese cinnabar lacquer lobed box and cover, 19th century, 15 cm diameter
Qing Dynasty Cinnabar Lacquer Box with Carved Attendant
A Qing Dynasty cinnabar lacquer box and cover, of circular form with domed cover with a carved attendant in landscape, 16 cm diameter, 9 cm high. The Estate of Stanley Crawford Stevens.
Green Jadeite Prunus Seal Pendant, Qing Dynasty
A Chinese jadeite seal pendant, late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), the irregular pebble with apple green inclusions carved with a spray of prunus, having an oval panel to base, silk suspension cord, in brocade box. Height 3.8 cm. Provenance: Property from a…
Reticulated Celadon Jade Bangle with Floral Carvings
A reticulated celadon jade bangle carved in pierced relief around the exterior with a continuous floral meander, the stone of even tone, box 7.7 cm diameter
Huanghuali Jewellery Boxes with Circular Metal Clasps
Pair Chinese matching huanghuali jewellery boxes with circular metal clasps, the tops with fine book matched grains, 28 x 16 x 10 cm
Antique Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box with Bone Fittings
19th century Chinese export black lacquer sewing box painted gilt decorations with original carved bone fittings
Japanese Lacquer Miniature Suzuribako with Deer and Pine Tree
Beautiful Japanese lacquer miniature Suzuribako, of circular form, finely decorated with a scene of a deer standing under a pine tree surrounded by foliage, with speckled finish, opening to central pad and removable water pourer, the interior with wave…
Anglo-Indian Ebony Dressing Box with Intricate Carvings
19th century Anglo-Indian ebony dressing box, of rectangular form, continuously carved with intricate floral and foliate motifs, the hinged cover opening to reveal mirror and removable compartments lined with red velvet, with sandalwood borders, raised on…
Chinese Combination Box for Robe and Hat
Chinese officials leather combination box, for robe and summer hat, with pointed cylindrical hat box set above rectangular trunk, with twin handles and clasp, accented with panel to the front with Chinese calligraphy, 39.5 cm x 56 cm x 40 cm. Provenance:…
Chinese Carved Wood Writing Set with Fitted Box
Chinese carved wood writing set comprising two rulers, brush pot and water pot, in fitted box (4)
Miniature Chinese Teapot Collection in Velvet Box
A fine suite of miniature hardstone Chinese Teapots, a delightful collection of fifty miniature teapots, all individually crafted in differing shapes, each teapot with a tiny removable lid and all decorated with miniature incised poems, housed in the…
Japanese Mother of Pearl Jewellery Box with Shibayama Panel
A fine Japanese jewellery box, basket weave mother of pearl with horn trim and shibayama panel top, Meiji period, 8 cm high,16 cm wide, 11.5 cm deep
Meiji and Two Other Japanese Lacquer Boxes
A Japanese Meiji period lacquer box and two other Japanese lacquer boxes
Irreverent Shunga Scrolls with Sexualized Imagery
A pair of Japanese shunga scrolls, both triptychs portraying irreverent and humorous caricatures of Shinto priests and priestesses, acolytes and samurai in sexualized imagery, printed in outline and hand-coloured on fine woven fabric laid on paper and…
A pair of Chinese export silver boxes, with dragon motifs. Larger height 4.5 cm, width 13.5 cm, depth 9 cm 0.382kg, smaller height 4 cm, width 16 cm, depth 4 cm 0.192kg
Two large Menuki, Edo period (1603-1868), in felt lined presentation box, two quality mixed metal menuki sword hilt decorations featuring opposing shishi and peony designs, unsigned. 7.5 cm wide, condition: no visible faults or damage.
A Japanese iron tsuba with Nbthk Hozon papers, Akasaka school, Edo period (1603-1868), 18th century, Sukashi open worked iron tsuba of round maru gata shape with maru mimi (round rim) with design of a thatched arbour at the Shigure pavilion, mumei…
Japanese Zenju Studio Vase: Green Glazed Ovoid Form
A Japanese studio vase by Miyashita Zenju (1901-1968), Showa period (1926-1985), circa 1950s, of ovoid form, subtly decorated with six vertical ribs and twin rabbit-head handles to the neck, covered in a deep green matte glaze, marked 'Zenju' to the base.…
Chinese Mother of Pearl and Lacquered Box
A Chinese mother of pearl and lacquered circular box, late 19th century, with a shou character to the centre surrounded by various roundels in mother of pearl, red lacquer interior, diameter 38 cm. Provenance: Peter Kuring, Sydney
Chinese Ivory and Lacquer Sewing Box
A Chinese carved ivory and lacquer export ware sewing wares in box, height 20 cm, width 35 cm, depth 27 cm
Burmese Lacquer Octagonal Boxes with Mythical Beast Decor
A pair of Burmese black lacquer octagonal boxes, each with a removable cover above tall moulded sides decorated all-over with incised lines and leaf sprays, having decorative roundels with various animals and mythical beasts, height 39 cm
Tibetan Silver Plaque of Padmapani with Tantric Deities
A Tibetan repousse silver plaque of Padmapani, 19th century / early 20th century, with fine repousse work dpeicting a standing padmapani surrounded by thirteen tantric deities amongst scrolling lotus, mounted on a 1970s box frame. The plaque 35.5 cm x 30…
Wanli Period Lacquer Box with Basketry Inlay
A large Chinese lacquer and basketry-inlaid box, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli period (1573-1620), of rectangular form in black lacquered wood, the edges decorated in red lacquer and pressed iron with iron bosses, the sides inlaid with woven basketry…
Ito Suiko Oribe Vase with Knife Cut Facets
A Japanese Kyoyaki studio Oribe vase by Ito Suiko (1894-1980), Taisho (1912-1926) or Showa (1926-1989) period, circa 1920s/1930s, the tall cylindrical vase decorated with free-form knife cut facets to the sides, lug handles to the shoulder, and splashes…
Celadon Jade Seal Paste Box and Brush Washer Set
A Chinese pale celadon jade seal paste box and brush washer, the paste box Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 19th century, the seal paste box carved in the form of a flattened pomegranate fruit, the stone very well hollowed, and of even pale celadon green…
Enamelled Chinese Silver Dragon Box
Enamelled Chinese silver & stone compartmentalised box of three tiers or sections, each of which is intricately detailed with symmetrical enamelled dragons, flames and scrollwork and features insert blue, turqouise and red stones, with a large turquoise…
Chinese 925 Silver Lidded Box with Markings - 14cm
Large signed Chinese silver lidded box, marked 925, 14 cm wide, 10 cm deep & 6 cm high approx
Antique Chinese Carving Set
A boxed set of two carvings, late 19th/20th century, comprising a horn archaistic abstinence plaque, inscribed with the two characters zhai jie flanked by stylised dragons, and a bamboo thumb ring carved with sages, bamboo and pine, inscribed fitted wood…
Vase-shaped Duan Inkstone with Inscription and Relief Disc
A Duan inkstone, of vase shape with shallow raised edge, a shaped recess at one end and a disc in relief towards the lower part, the reverse with a five-character inscription reading Yu Huai and date, box, 18.5 cm long
Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Table Box
A Chinoiserie lidded table box, early 19th century, the japanned ground with gilt decoration depicting Chinese scenes, having a brass handle to either side, 21 cm high, 33 cm wide, 27.5 cm deep. Provenance. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie…
Japanese Lacquer Calligraphy Box by Harima Masao
A Japanese lacquer calligraphy box by Harima Masao, Showa period, circa 1965 together with original signed pine box. 5 cm high, 24.3 cm wide, 20 cm deep
Japanese Iron Tetsubin with Brass Lids and Handles
A rare pair of Japanese iron Tetsubin with brass lids & handles, mid Edo period, the matching kettles used for sake at wedding celebrations, the spout lined with pewter and the brass lids with a pewter knop on a maple leaf, a wooden storage box [3].…
Chinese Malachite Quail Box and Stands
A pair of Chinese carved malachite box and covers, carved in relief, with detachable covers, depicting a pair of quails, shuang an known to symbolize 'Peace and prosperity', with fitted carved wooden stands, 6.4 cm high including stand. Reference: for a…
Hokkai Lacquer Marriage Boxes with Metal Trimming
A pair of Hokkai lacquer Marriage boxes, fine metal trimming on body, legs & lid, green cord closure and suspension, 43 cm high
Japanese Lacquer Boxes on Tray with Mountain Design
Three Japanese Laquer boxes on a lacquer tray, including a tea Ceremony Utensils box, Taisho period, a round tiered box with a domed lid and a square box, each with mons and scrolling leaves, a jar shape with knop lid, the tray with raised lacquer…
Dragon box with bamboo grove design
Chinese silver box with a dragon Writhing in a bamboo Grove, fine repousse and chasing on the rectangular hinged lid, 12 cm length
Cambodian Silver Lion Box, 19th/20th Century
A Cambodian coin silver lion box, 19th/20th century, 18 cm high, 28 cm long, 478 grams
Meiji Lacquer Document Box with Tree Rat Design
A Meiji period lacquer document box, with well carved raised design in green, orange and brown tones of a tree rat on a blooming branch mouse among cane woven ground, at the sides with cherry blossom designs. 29 x 38 x 11 cm. A/F ? minor cracks to leaves.
Burmese Zodiac Double Skinned Silver Box
A Burmese silver lidded double skinned box, the large circular box decorated with animals of the zodiac, the top decorated with spiral forms. 2050gms. 25 x 20 cm
Chinese Huanghauli Box - Rich Color and Grain
Chinese huanghauli box good colour and grain, measures 31.6 cm x 18 cm x 10.5 cm
Dragon Relief Inkstone in Rosewood Box
A vintage Oriental hardwood boxed inkstone, rosewood box with inlaid calligraphy to the lid, the inkstone with shaped well framed by a dragon in relief. 24.5 x 14.5 x 6 cm.
Tibetan Dragon Gao Box with Inlaid Coral and Turquoise
A Tibetan copper and parcel gilt Gao box,19th century, in an octagonal shape, the front well decorated with a dragon surrounded by six auspicious symbols, inlaid with coral and turquoise, the back finely engraved with a double-Vajra, 14 cm long, 15.5 cm…
Red Pumpkin by Yayoi Kusama
Yayoi Kusama (Japan 1929-) red pumpkin Naoshima (2019), cast resin painted red & black, stamped to base with original box, height 9, diameter 14.5 cm
Japanese Lacquer Ware Collection
Three items of Japanese lacquer ware, a dish with a gilded carp in high relief, a black lacquered box decorated with a gold mon containing various books, and a tray decorated with a peacock. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, Melbourne, fine Chinese & Asian…
Cinnabar Lacquered Box with House and Garden Scenes
A large cinnabar style lacquered timber box featuring relief carved house and garden scenes, diameter 33.5 cm
Tian Huang Seals Set with Chain and Box Stand
Three Tian Huang Chinese seals linked by chain in custom box with stand each block/seal, width 3 cm
Meiji Red Lacquer Boxes with Peach Carvings
A pair of Meiji period gilded red lacquer boxes, Japanese, with a carved pattern of peaches, 16 cm high, 23 cm wide, 21 cm deep
Polychrome Japanese Box from General Sir Horace Robertson Collection
A polychrome box and cover, Japanese, 20th century, signed to base from the collection of General Sir Horace Robertson July 4th 1960 Robertson was Commander of the British Commonwealth Occupying Forces in Japan after World War II. 10 cm high 32 cm wide 24…
Chinese Bat Inkstone with Hardwood Box
A carved Chinese 'bat' inkstone, Late Qing dynasty to Republic period, fitted with a hardwood box, 11.5 cm long (with box). Provenance: Private collection NSW, Purchased 20 years ago in Wyndham Street, Hong Kong
Carved Jade Pendant and Agate Reticulated Box
A Chinese carved jade pendant-late Qing, and a carved agate oval reticulated box, 6 cm and 7 cm wide
Japanese Zodiac Ivory Box
A fine Japanese carved ivory covered Zodiac box, the circular box with a flat fitted lid profusely and realistically carved in relief with all the animals of the zodiac, the lid with a seated tiger finial, stained throughout with rich caramel colours, red…
Late Qing Dynasty Dragon Inkstone in Original Wooden Box
Lin family collection. Chinese late Qing Dynasty Inkstone with dragon pattern (original wooden box ), 25 x 15.5 x 4 cm
Chinese 935 Silver Dragon Box by Teh Ling, 11cm Diameter
Chinese 935 silver box and cover, by Teh Ling, with finely repousse and chased dragons in clouds, diameter 11 cm, W224g
Japanese Maki-e Chrysanthemum Lacquer Box
A Japanese lacquer and gold Maki-e lidded box, Meiji period 1868-1912, the rectangular box painted in silver gold and bronze lacquer with chrysanthemums, the Imperial flower of Japan, condition: minor losses and small chips, length 24 cm, width 19 cm,…
Wang Hing Chrysanthemum Silver Hinged Box
Wang Hing & Co 900 silver hinged box, chased with in relief with chrysanthemums. Marked Wh, 90. Approx 16 cm L, circa 1900, Wang Hing was the greatest of the Chinese export Silversmiths
Edo Period Five-Tiered Jubako Box with Gold Koi Design
A Japanese five tiered Jubako box, Edo period, this five tiered stacking box Jubako is of the highest elegance of the Japanese aesthetic, the quality of which would have been reserved for only the wealthiest families and Imperial class, featuring stunning…
Chinese Mother of Pearl Inlaid Lacquer Box
A 19th century Chinese black lacquer box, the exterior with inlaid mother of pearl decoration depicting a garden scene, 40 x 26 cm.
Burmese Courtly Scene Lacquered Betel Nut Box
A large Burmese lacquered betel nut box, circa 1920, painted with courtly scenes including six panels with Burmese script, detailed and elaborate scenes of the King with ministers, elephants decorate the tall sides of the inner base walls, the box retains…
19th Century Chinese Cantonese Sewing Box with Ivory Implements
An antique Chinese Cantonese export ware sewing box with gilt decoration and black lacquered finish, interior fitted with compartments and original ivory implements, 19th century, 16 cm high, 37 cm wide, 26 cm deep
Mother of Pearl River Landscape Lacquered Box
Japanese lacquered oblong box & cover the lid inlaid in mother of pearl with extensive river landscape
Chinese Famille-Rose Quail Box, Qianlong Mark, Republic Period, 20th Century
A Chinese famille-rose small box and cover, Qianlong mark, Republic period, 20th century. The lid is well painted with a pair of quails resting on the grass beside the river bank in front of rocks and flowers, 'Qian long Nian Zhi' four-character blue…
Ornate Chinese Lacquer Ware Box with Fitted Internal Dishes
Good Chinese lacquer ware box with internal fitted lidded boxes and dishes, with ornate traditional scene decoration, width 37 cm x depth 31 cm x height 11.5 cm
Antique Chinese Silver Cigarette Box with Dragon Decoration
Antique Chinese silver cigarette box, marked 'Zeesung, Silver,' with character marks to base. Embossed dragon decoration to lid and sides. Engraved monogram to centre of lid, with further engraving to rims of lid, and dedication dated 1939 in Charbin.…
Chinese Ivory Puzzle Ball on Stand with Box
Chinese elephant ivory puzzle ball on stand early to mid 20th century. Pre CITES. Height 14 cm. One elephant tusk and trunk damaged. With original silk lined presentation box
Anglo-Indian Inlaid Box on Stand
An Anglo-Indian inlaid box on stand, early 20th century, finely inlaid with bone in floral motifs, the sides with stringing and brass carry handles. Resting on square support legs with stretcher, height 83 cm, width 41 cm, depth 28 cm
Qing Dynasty Copper Red Gilt Box with Base
A Chinese Qing Dynasty copper red gilt box with original base (Shendetang mark), height 2.5 cm, 6.5 x 6.5 cm
A Japanese rectangular lacquer Fubako (letter box)
Dragon Cloisonne Boxes with Gilt Metal Accents
Pair of Chinese cloisonne lidded boxes made in the form of dragons with gilt metal heads and tails. 22 cm length
Bamboo-themed seven piece dressing table set
A Chinese export seven piece dressing table set, by Wai Kee, first half 20th century, comprising two brushes, a comb, a shoe horn, a hand mirror, circular box and a pin dish, all decorated with bamboo decoration on a stippled ground, with the monogram…
Bamboo and Paktong Wine Cups with Storage Box
A set of twelve Chinese woven bamboo and Paktong wine cups, 20th century, circa 1958, the stem form cups of paktong covered with intricately woven bamboo, in a glazed wooden storage box, together with an original receipt dated 1958. Each cup 7.5 cm high,…
Japanese Crane Scrolls with Bamboo and Pine Trees
A pair of Japanese scrolls after Kano Tsunenobu, Edo period (1603-1868), early 19th century, decorated with Manchurian cranes with bamboo and pine trees, mounted as scrolls, together with an inscribed tomobako (original wooden box) for three scrolls (one…
Red Lacquer Pig Box - 88x58x28 cm
A red lacquer box in the form of a pig, 88 cm wide, 58 cm deep, 28 cm high
Qing Dynasty Blue and White Seal Box with Landscape Design
A Chinese blue and white square seal box and cover, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century, the cover painted with a landscape within a raised square, surrounded by a lotus scroll, the sides with overall diaper designs, supported on a small foot rim, 5.6 cm high…
Japanese Lacquer Box with Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl
A fine quality Japanese black and gilt and mother-of-pearl inlaid lacquer box, 16 x 30 cm
Chinese Export Silver Dragon Candlesticks
A pair of Chinese export silver candlesticks by Tuck Chang, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 19th century, decorated with pierced repousse dragons and clouds, bolted onto carved hardwood bases. Tuck Chang marks. With the original fitted wooden box. Each13…
Qing Cinnabar Lacquer Box with Scholar in Landscape Design
A Chinese cinnabar lacquer box, late Qing, 19th century, the round box carved all over with various designs, including a scholar with attendant in a landscape to the central panel of the lid, surrounded by shaped cartouches with flowers against a diaper…
Collection of 19th Century Anglo Indian Boxes and Quill Box
A collection of five boxes, 19th century and later, including four Anglo Indian boxes, and a quill box, the largest 8.5 cm high, 25.5 cm wide, 19.5 cm deep
Mughal Youth with Candle and Incense Burner
A Mughal miniature of a youth holding a candle and incense burner, late 17th / early 18th century, painted on a sparse grey ground with gilded edge, 8 x 14 cm within perspex box frame
Meiji Period Silver Dragon Box from Samurai Shokai Gallery
A Japanese Meiji period silver box, mark to base 'Samurai Shokai' and 'Yokohama 1000', the hinged cover and sides decorated with applied dragons on a stippled ground simulating shagreen; wood-lined interior. Note: Samurai Shokai was a large and well-known…
Chinese Kylin Stone Chop with Inscription
Chinese yellow stone chop, the top carved with kylin above a rectangular base, incised inscription to one side, height 8 cm, in a fitted box
Cinnabar Lacquer Stationery Box with Floral Motifs
Chinese cinnabar lacquer stationery box, 20th century, of rectangular form, deftly carved and incised in high relief with floral motifs, with a detachable front panel concealing three trays, height 12 cm, width 40 cm
Antique Malaysian Silver Tobacco Boxes (Chelpa) from Negeri Sembilan
Two antique Malaysian silver tobacco boxes (Chelpa) of broadly spherical form with a shaped apron with scalloped edge. The domed sides with chased and repousse decoration of trailing foliage centred with a leafy fluted rosette, all edged with a quatrefoil…
A Burmese silver betel box with figural repousse decoration, 20th century, stamped 'Ubathi 999 Silver, Myanmar Jewel House' with additional marker's marks, 9 cm high, 12 cm wide, 9 cm deep, 342 grams
Meiji Period Satsuma Kinkozan Earthenware Circular Box
Satsuma Kinkozan antique Japanese earthen ware circular box, Meiji period, 19th/20th century, 7 cm high, 9.5 cm wide
12 Antique Chinese Rice Paper Paintings in Original Box
A set of 12 Chinese antique paintings on rice paper in original box, late 19th century, each sheet 15 x 11 cm
Tiger Claw & Gold Brooch Set with Earrings & Box
A late 19th century tiger's claw and high carat gold brooch and earring boxed set, the double claw brooch with pierced and scrolling wire worked mounted with leaf and animal forms highlighted with orange coral small bead floral clusters, the tassel fringe…
Japanese Tobacco Sets in Presentation Box
A pair of Japanese ceremonial tobacco sets in original presentation box diameter 20 cm
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