Asian and Oriental

Antique Burmese bronze Buddha

Late 19th/early 20th century Burmese Mandalay bronze Buddha Shakyamuni. Ex Arida (Sydney) 2002, conservation by Sydney Artefacts Conservation, 2003. Provenance available including receipts and full conservator's report. Height 86 cm, Width 57 cm, Depth 35 cm. $18,500 Shop 3

Edwardian teak KING size bed

Here's something a bit special. c1910 Edwardian teak KING size bed. Decorative inlay timbers to all the main panels, 16 deeply carved floral motifs around the entire cornice and fitted brass rods for nets or curtains. By Wai Fong & Co (see image below) probably Singapore or Hong Kong for the colonial British market. Can be completely dismantled for transport. Length 213 cm, Width 185 cm, Height 240 cm. Will accomodate a KING size mattress 183 cm x 200 cm. $9,995 Good luck finding another! Shop 1 

Edwardian teak KING size bed makers plaque

Close-up of some of the inlays

Satsuma miniature vase 

Japanese Satsuma miniature earthenware vase by Fujiyama Tsusuru. Hexagonal mid section, six panels decorated with scenes of (mostly) people and chrysanthemums. Ex Kiernan Galleries, Bendigo, Victoria. Height 8.8 cm. $1,295 Shop 27

Antique Chinese export Hongmu centre table

c1900 Chinese Export heavily carved (see images below) Hongmu centre table. Length 124 cm, Width 65 cm, Height 81 cm. $4,500 Shop 3

Intricately carved shoulder of legs

Floral carved skirt - both sides

Asian carved teak jewellery box

Asian carved teak jewellery box. Hinged lift-up top with internal mirror, two lower drawers, all sides of the case have been hand carved, except for the base and the rear which are plain. Width 30 cm, Depth 20 cm, Height (as pictured) 18 cm. $485 Shop 27

Japanese cloisonne squat vase

Meiji period (1868-1912) Japanese cloisonne bud vase. Squat base with decoration also on the underside, tall narrow neck. Height 12.5 cm, Diameter 10.5 cm. $245 Shop 27

Chinese carved rosewood dragon plaque

Early 20th century. Chinese intricately carved rosewood rectangular plaque depicting a dragon and two bats in flight. 38 cm x 25 cm. $395 Shop 27

Meiji period Japanese Satsuma vase

Meiji period (1868-1912) Japanese Satsuma vase. Unusual shape with exaggerated twin handles, hand decorated in the round (additional image below). Height 21 cm. $295 Shop 27

Meiji period Nippon moriage ware vase

Meiji period (1867-1908) Japanese Nippon moriage porcelain vase.  Triangular in shape, there are three porcelain plaques, one on each side, each containing a spray of hand painted flowers. The top is ruffled, the three handles are intricate, each foot of the tri footed base terminates in a scroll. A huge amount of detail overall, condition is excellent. Height 20.5 cm. $595 Shop 27

19th c. Japanese ivory parasol handle 

19th c. Japanese carved ivory parasol handle. A lion (see image below), the profile of lioness (see bottom image) and pine trees. Length 27 cm. Very difficult to photograph! $495 Shop 27

Ivory parasol handle lion close-up

Ivory parasol handle lioness close-up

Straits Chinese antique clothes hanger

c1900 Straits Chinese Peranakan large clothes hanger. Length 220 cm, Height 185 cm, Depth (base) 50 cm. $3,950 Shop 3

Early 20th c. Chinese ivory puzzle ball/stand

Early 20th century Chinese dragon ivory puzzle ball on stand. Height 25.5 cm. Some damage to interior ball/s. $895 Shop 27

c1900 pair Chinese Hongmu armchairs

c1900 pair of Chinese carved and mother-of-pearl inlaid Hongmu rosewood armchairs. Height 99 cm, Width 62 cm, Depth 48 cm. $2,400 pair. Shop 3

Satsuma teacup and saucer by Meizan

Meiji period (1868-1915) signed Japanese Satsuma earthenware teacup and saucer by Yabu Meizan. Chrysanthemum design with the two opposing panels on the cup depicting children at play. Diameter of saucer 13.3 cm. $2,295 Shop 27

Tall pair Indian carved wooden figures

Early 20th century. Pair of unusual carved wood and polychrome decorated figures from India. Height of larger is 127 cm. $680 pair Shop 3

Meiji Japan Arita ware blue and white charger

1868-1912 Japanese Arita ware blue and white charger. Rare lobed border. Diameter 46 cm. $850 Shop 3

Chinese Famille Verte Rouleau vase

19th century late Qing Dynasty Chinese Famille Verte Rouleau vase. Richly enamelled with Buddhistic lions and Precious Objects. Glaze chips to neck. Height 44.5 cm. $2,750 Shop 3

Meiji period pair Satsuma vases

Meiji period (1868-1915) pair of finely painted and signed Japanese Satsuma vases. Each has two 'elephant' handles. Decorated in the round. Height 12 cm. $1,995 pair. Shop 27

Meiji period silver plate Japanese dragon hand mirror

c1900 Meiji period (1865-1915) Japanese dragon hand mirror. Heavily embossed detailed E.P. silver. The glass of the mirror is still in good condition. Length is 23 cm. $175 Shop 27

Pair Japanese art nouveau vases

c1900 pair Meiji period Japanese art nouveau pottery vases. Hand decorated in florals and gold gilding. Height 18.5 cm. $295 pair. Shop 27

Japanese Meiji period cloisonne vase

Meiji period (1868-1912) Japanese cloisonne vase. Tapered square shape with intricate alternating designs of dragons and phoenix. Height 24 cm. $375 Shop 27

Indian carved ivory lidded box

Antique Indian carved ivory lidded box. Four well carved elephants in the round, one on the lid. Attractive detailing and a large size. Length 12.7 cm, Width 10.7 cm, Height 8.7 cm. $895 Shop 27 

Meiji Japanese inro and ojime

Meiji period Japanese gold inlaid lacquered rosewood five section inro with carved boxwood skull ojime. $695 Shop 27

Chinese pink coral cherubs brooch

Chinese (European subject matter) finely carved pink coral brooch/pendant of cherubs. 14 carat (tested) yellow gold mount and pin. Length 6 cm. $695 Shop 27

Japanese Satsuma floor vase

c. early 20th century Japanese Satsuma floor vase. Profusely hand painted in the round, six images of "Immortals". Height 50 cm. $495 Shop 27

Chinese export nest of teak tables

1930s Chinese export hardwood quartetto of Hongmu occasional tables. The tops have a recessed panel which is inserted into a wooden frame, supported by the legs & then supported by shaped rails. Original purchase was on Thursday Island. Small loss to fret work on one side of the smallest table. (Additional image below). Height of largest table 63 cm, Width 46 cm, Depth 33 cm. $395 Shop 27

Antique carved ivory Chinese cigarettes case

Finely carved Chinese export antique ivory hinged cigarettes case. The rear side the same as the front (as shown). 8.3 cm x 7.3 cm. $450 Shop 27

Asian vintage teak camphor trunk

c1960 Asian large teak trunk. Interior lined with camphor wood, sliding shelf, traditional (functional) lock. Simple unfussy design, probably from Singapore. Width 104 cm, Depth 52 cm, Height 59 cm. $395 Shop 27