Japanese Lacquered Tea Caddy with Scholars Scene
Tea caddy, 19th century Japanese lacquered, beautifully decorated with scholars scene with lead twin boxes inside with engraved lids and ivory finials
Peach Cups with Box from Japanese Collection
A pair of 'peach' shaped and painted mixed metal cups with box, 7.5 cm long (2). Provenance: Previously from a Japanese private collection
Bronze-imitating Ceramic Stupa with Qianlong Seal Mark
A bronze-imitating ceramic stupa Qianlong six-character embossed and gilt seal mark with box, 19.5 cm high. Provenance: Previously from a Japanese private collection
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
Antique Chinese Silver Cricket Box, Marked, 23g, 44x30mm
Antique Chinese silver cricket box marked to the reverse. Approx size 44 x 30 mm, weight 23 grams
Japanese Metal Trinket Boxes with Relief Decoration
Two vintage Japanese metal trinket boxes both with in relief traditional scenic and floral decoration
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…
Carved Sandalwood Glove Box with Foliage and Animals Design
A Southern Indian finely carved sandalwood glove box, mid 19th century, rectangular with chafered corners, decorated all over with a design of foliage with birds and animals, height 6 cm, length 28 cm, depth 10 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
Leather and Marquetry Decorated Box Collection
A collection of leather and marquetry decorated boxes, comprising five pieces including two music boxes, the Indian style marquetry inlaid box 6 cm high, 17 cm wide, 14 cm deep
Silver Collection: Viking Ship, Salt Cellar, & Enamel Boxes
A collection of silver items, a silver salt cellar, a .800 silver Viking ship and two silver boxes, one a .900 German silver with blue and floral enamel work, one a .925 stone set Thai silver box, height 5 cm, width 8 cm, and smaller
Tibetan Silver & Ivory Box with Turquoise & Coral
An antique Tibetan silver mounted ivory box, 19th century, the circular horizontally ribbed box and its cover with silver rims, centre, and feet, the mounts set with turquoise and coral, height 7.5 cm, diameter 9 cm
Hexagonal Chinese Lacquered Wood Box with Landscape Decoration
A Chinese lacquered wood box in sections, hexagonal, the cover above four removable sections and the base, each side decorated with a stylised landscape on the red lacquer ground, height 54 cm, length 47 cm, width 47 cm
Chinese Mah-jong Set in Hardwood Cabinet
A Chinese marine ivory and bone Mah-jong set in a hardwood table cabinet with a sliding door opening to reveal five drawers with a complete set of hand painted pieces. The hardwood box has double bronze handles. Chinese character marks with the original…
Chinese Lacquered Box with Ju-i Pattern, Qing Dynasty
Tixi red and black Chinese lacquered box with finely carved Ju-i patterned lid and base, Qing Dynasty, 19th/20th century, 4 cm high, 7.5 cm diameter. Note: a similar example sold at Sotheby's Auctions, New York, 18th March, 2014, lot 249
Chinese Stackable Lacquer Boxes in Cane Cradles
A pair of Chinese stackable boxes in cane and lacquer cradles, 20th century, 65 cm high, 46 cm wide
Asian Carved Artifacts Collection
Carved bone necklace, Chinese carved ivory hair pin, two carved timber dragon statues, Chinese carved ivory dog, Japanese pill box, bead and carved walnut shells, 19th and 20th century, (9 items), the hair pin 13 cm wide
Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Box with Dragon Motif
A Chinese cinnabar lacquer box, early 20th century, decorated to the hinged lid with a scrolling dragon, and floral motifs to the sides. Cinnabar on cast brass ground with internal blue enamel finish. 5.5 cm high, 11 cm wide, 8 cm deep.
Siamese Silver Box and Six Spoons Set
Boxed set of six silver teaspoons and a Siamese silver box, 20th century, (2 items), the box 5 cm wide, 60 grams total
Chinese Enamel Jade Jewellery Box with Semi-Precious Stones
An antique Chinese gilded silver jewellery box with enamel decoration inset with mutton jade and semi-precious stones, early 20th century, 5 cm high, 10.5 cm wide, 8 cm deep
Carved Anglo-Indian Jewellery Casket with Diamond Inside
Exquisite jewellery casket, extensively carved Anglo-Indian box with internal compartments - has minute diamond taped to inside lid
Ming Dynasty Lacquer Box with Bamboo Inset
A Chinese Basketry-Inset lacquer document box, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 17th century, with indented, rounded corners, the sides inset with bamboo basketry, the black lacquer finish further decorated with flowers in red and yellow lacquer.
Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Jewelry Set in Original Box
A Chinese carved cinnabar lacquer jewellery parure, Republic period (1912-1949), the set featuring carved cinnabar lacquer beads set in silver plated mounts, comprising a necklace, ring, brooch and two earrings. Housed in the original brocade silk covered…
Chinese Green Jade Cylindrical Box with Domed Lid
A Chinese green jade box, 20th century, of cylindrical form with domed lid, 4 cm high, 5 cm diameter.
Japanese Tokkuri Set by Hakuin Tanaka, Meiji Period
A Japanese set of six Tokkuri painted by Hakuin Tanaka (1866-1934), Meiji period (1868-1912), each of the Kyoyaki ceramic set painted with a different seasonal flower or tree and inscribed with a poem on the reverse. Together with their tomobako (original…
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.…
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Box and Dish
A Chinese blue and white box and a dish, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 16th century, the round box finely painted with a qilin to the top, and a stylised mark to the base. The dish decorated with a qilong, the box 5 cm high, 6.5 cm diameter. The dish 2.5 cm…
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Round Boxes
Six Chinese blue and white round boxes, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 17th century, decorated with flowers and repeating motifs including one with a rabbit, the largest 6.5 cm high, 7.5 cm diameter.
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…
15th Century Thai Sawankhalok Round Boxes
A pair of Thai Sawankhalok round boxes, 15th century, the high footed boxes decorated with scrolling vines in underglaze iron brown, 10 cm high, 10 cm diameter.
15th Century Thai Sawankhalok Mangosteen Box with Iron Brown Decoration
A large Thai Sawankhalok box, 15th century, in mangosteen form, with incised and iron brown scrolling foliage decoration to the exterior, 10.5 cm high, 13.5 cm diameter.
Chinese Carved Stone Seal in Presentation Box
Chinese carved stone seal in presentation box, height 8.5 cm.
Enamelled Oriental Dish and Trinket Box Set
Oriental enamelled metal dish & trinket box 9.5 cm x 8 cm and 5 cm x 5 cm
Japanese Tortoiseshell Box with Clear Stone Lid
Japanese tortoiseshell lidded box, or rectangular form, the hinged domed cover set with a rectangular clear stone in a claw setting, a/f, width 15.5 cm
Chinese export silver tobacco box with engine turned decoration
Chinese export silver tobacco box, marked Tuckchong, of rectangular form, with all over engine turned decoration, the hinged cover with plain rectangular plaque, opening to reveal wooden lined interior, a/f (dent to cover), total weight 446gm, 5 x 16.5 x…
Indian Silver Boxes and Covers (2)
Two Indian silver boxes and covers, one of cylindrical form, height 11.5 cm, the other of rectangular form, length 8.5 cm (2)
Indian Silver Dressing Table Set with Mirror and Brushes
Indian sterling silver dressing table set, comprising hand mirror, two brushes and powder box and cover, a/f (4)
Chinese Burr Wood Box with Brass Mounts
A Chinese burr wood box; with brass mounts. Height 12 cm, length 31.5 cm, depth 18 cm
Japanese Lacquer Tray and Boxes Set
Three pieces of Japanese lacquer; comprising a black tray decorated with a gilt mon and border with original storage box; a square box with stylised clouds and waves to the cover; and another similar with cover decorated with peacocks. Largest box 12 x 29…
Chinese lacquerware & mother of pearl divided box
A Chinese laquerware & mother of pearl divided box, diameter 31 cm
Chinese Mother of Pearl Landscape Relief Collage in Shadow Box
Large Chinese mother of pearl & shell in relief collage decorated with a traditional landscape scene, mounted in a shadow box frame, 60 x 90 cm
Carved Wood Card Box with Bone Inlay and Lining
Indian carved wood card box carved wood decoration, with inset bone to lid, lined interior, length 20 cm
Oriental Mother of Pearl Inlaid Box with Missing Foot
Vintage oriental mother of pearl inlaid box with ebonised finish, 14 cm x 9.5 cm, part of one foot missing
Greenstone Inlaid Wood Jewelry Box with Brass Bindings
Chinese greenstone decorated wood jewellery box carved greenstone inset to lid, box with brass bindings, lined and fitted interior, length 16 cm
Enamel Damaged Chinese Silver Pill Box, 4.5 cm Diameter
Chinese silver & enamel pill box stamped silver 99, diameter 4.5 cm enamel lid damaged
Antique Chinese Silver Pill Box, Canton MK Mark, 1825-1875
Antique Chinese silver pill box marked Canton MK, circa 1825-1875, 16 grams
Chinese Dragon Tortoise Shell Box with Cover
Chinese tortoise shell box and cover, of rectangular form, with central dragon roundel, above slightly raised cover and body, a/f, 4.5 cm x 15 cm
19th Century Indian Ivory and Tortoise Shell Box
Late 19th century Indian ivory and tortoise shell box and cover, of rectangular form with slightly raised cover, decorated with filigree mounts and strap work, a/f, 7 cm x 18 cm x 15 cm
Meiji Ivory Box with Monkey Finial and Macaque Border
Japanese Meiji period ivory box and cover, of cylindrical form, the finial carved in the form of a monkey, the body carved in relief with a border of Macaque monkeys being scared by a crab, signed, height 9.5 cm
Enamel and Stone Duck Box
Chinese enamel and stone figural box and cover, in the form of a perched duck with an elongated neck and removable back cover set with teardrop shaped stone cabochons, the body decorated with further stone work and enamels, height 21 cm
Japanese Cloisonne Flower Box
Japanese cloisonne box and cover, of rectangular form, decorated with rocky outcrop of flowers, in tones of green, pink, blue and yellow on a black ground, length 12 cm
Carved Ebony Throne Box with Bird Motifs
Indian carved timber lidded box, in the form of a throne with double hinged cover, in a stained ebony finish, carved with foliate and bird motifs, carved 'A section 1945' to front shield, 35 cm x 26 cm x 24 cm
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…
Ivory and Tortoise Shell Filigree Box
Late 19th century Indian ivory and tortoise shell box and cover, of rectangular form with slightly raised cover, decorated with fine ivory filigree and strapping, raised on four paw feet, a/f, 7.5 cm x 15 cm x 11 cm
Meiji Period Bronze Box with Eagle and Iris Decoration
Fine Japanese Meiji period bronze box and cover, of rectangular form, the cover decorated in relief with an eagle perched on a flowering branch, the sides decorated with repeating iris flowers and foliage, in mixed metals on a painted rich red ground,…
Meiji Period Bronze Box with Inlaid Insects and Seal Mark
Japanese Meiji Period(1868-1912) bronze box and cover, of circular form, the lid finely worked with shakudo and gold inlaid butterflies, dragonfly, cricket and praying mantis, with four character inlaid gold seal mark to cover, height 6 cm and diameter 14…
Japanese Bronze Hand Mirror with Cane Handle and Box
A fine Japanese bronze hand mirror with original cane handle and lacquered box, Meiji period, 19th century, 27.5 cm high, 18 cm wide
Antique Chinese Cloisonne Box
An antique Chinese cloisonne box, 19th/20th century, 7 cm high, 12 cm wide, 8.5 cm deep
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
Qing Dynasty Tortoiseshell Cricket Cage Box
An antique Chinese cricket cage box, sumptuously carved tortoiseshell, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, 5 cm high, 10 cm wide, 8 cm deep
Indian Lotus Flower Table Storage Box with Peacock Finials
An Indian cast and patinated table storage box in the form of a lotus flower with peacock finials, the larger peacock finial locking the 6 lidded compartments, early 20th century, 9 cm high, 14 cm diameter
Meiji Period Japanese Tortoiseshell Lacquer Jewellery Box
A Japanese jewellery box, tortoiseshell and lacquer work finish, Meiji period, 19th century, 10 cm high, 24 cm wide, 16.5 cm deep
Red Lacquered Japanese Meiji Jewelry Box
A Japanese jewellery box with red lacquered finish, Meiji period, 28 cm high
Japanese Parquetry Lacquered Jewellery Box, Late Meiji Period
A Japanese jewellery box, parquetry and lacquered finish, late Meiji period, 20th century, 29 cm high
Ebony Dome-Topped Anglo-Indian Compendium Box
An Anglo-Indian compendium dome topped box, ornately carved in ebony, mid 19th century, 15 cm high, 25 cm wide, 13 cm deep
Chinese Silver Melon Box with Bat Hinges
A c.1900 Chinese silver novelty small lidded box, as a melon with applied leaves, vine and florals, bat form hinges. Multi character mark. Length 10 cm. 65gm.
Lapis and Quartz Nutshell Court Necklace
A nutshell court necklace, comprising 88 nutshell beads, divided by four larger lapis lazuli beads, suspending a champagne quartz plaque and a purple quartz pendant, with fitted box, the nutshell beads approx. 0.9 cm diam. each, the necklace fully…
Tang-style Gilt Silver Cup with Box, 9.5cm
A Tang-style gilt silver oblong eight-lobed cup, with box, 9.5 cm wide,
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).
Qing Dynasty 22ct Gold Lotus Stem Cup with Box
A 'lotus' gold stem cup, Qing dynasty with box, 9.8 cm diam., 40.4g, 22ct,
Qing Dynasty Rock Crystal Box with Gold Goat Plaque
A rock crystal covered box inset with a gold 'goat' plaque, the box of Qing dynasty, the gold-leaf possibly earlier 5.6 cm long,
Qing Dynasty Enamelled Silver Hairpin in Box
An enamelled silver two-part hairpin, Qing dynasty box, 23.5 cm long,
Qing Dynasty Jade Hairpins and Plaque with Box
Four pale celadon jade and silver hairpins and a plaque, Qing dynasty with box, the hairpins from 10.6 cm to 21.0 cm long, and the plaque 7.1 cm long (5). The three longer pins with a small spoon at the tip were initially intended as ear cleaners, and…
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)
Dragon & Pagoda Brass Trinket Box with Swallows
Chinese brass ornate trinket box, profusely decorated with dragons and pagoda scene, etched brass swallows amongst bamboo to interior
Fluted Spiral Vesta Case and Cherub Pill Box Set
sterling silver vesta case fluted spiral form, together with an unmarked oval pill box, the lid decorated with a cherub, and an Eastern square shaped snuff box
Thai Silver Powder Box and Cigarette Case Set
Two Thai silver items, a powder box and a cigarette case. Weight 238grams.
Burmese Lacquer Box with Traditional Patterns
Good antique Burmese lacquer lidded box extensively decorated with traditional patterns to fitted lid and circular box below, height 25 cm; diameter 30 cm
Japanese Floral Metal Trinket Box, 9 cm Diameter
Japanese metal trinket box with floral decoration, felt lined interior, 9 cm diameter
Meiji Geisha Pillows in Lacquered Box
A pair of early 20th century Japanese Meiji geisha pillows, red lacquered tapered box form bases with black cloud type highlights, the red silk cylinder pillows with covers. In original black lacquer fitted box. Pillow length 21 cm.
Japanese Lacquer Crane Box
Japanese lacquer document box. Lidded box with gilt decoration of cranes and minogame on a black lacquer ground. Some losses. Height 32 cm length 36.5 cm. Provenance: Luciano Sita collection, Sydney.
Siam Sterling Silver Engraved Bangle Set
Three Siam sterling silver bangles; 10.6-16 mm wide all half round hollow hinged bangles with engraved scrolling motifs to box clasps with safety chains, internal diam. 56.5, 58.5 & 60.6 mm, total wt. 46.22g.
Dragon Finial Chicken Blood Seal in Original Box
A chicken blood Chinese seal with dragon finial in original box, height 15 cm
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…
Hexagonal Oriental Lacquer Carved Box
Oriental carved lacquer box hexagonal form, extensive carving to top and sides, width 16 cm
Japanese Floating Compass in Wooden Box
Good brass cased Japanese floating compass marked to dial for Tokura Keiki Seisakusho Co Ltd, Osaka, in wooden lidded box, diameter 13 cm dial.
19th Century Japanese Ship Lock Box with Six Drawers
A 19th century Japanese paulownia iron bound ship's lock box, decorative studded old iron fittings to the hinged door and body, enclosing a combination of six various drawers, some old labelling, some wear and signs of good old age. 32 x 42.5 x 37 cm.
Chinese Silver Dragon Box with High Relief Decoration
A c.1900 Chinese silver dragon embossed rectangular box, high relief repousse decoration on fine scale ground, ebonised wood lining, stamped maker's marks for Tuck Chang & Co. of Shanghai. 17 x 9.5 x 6.5 cm.
Chinese Gilt Turquoise Floral Lidded Box
A Chinese gilt Turquoise-ground famille rose 'Floral' lidded circular box, height 6.5 cm, diameter 10.6 cm
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