Antique Chinese Porcelain Ming Wanli China Klapmuts, 16-17th Century

Bowl from the late Ming dynasty cargo. An identical piece is included on page 136 of the Bin Thuan catalog titled 'The Age of Discovery: Asian Ceramics Found...

A 17th Century brass alms pan, most likely from Nuremberg. The hammered decoration includes a raised central boss surrounded by a swirled motif. This central relief is surrounded by ...

A decidingly charming Chinese polychromed and gilt cast bronze figure of Nanhai Guanyin, Guanyin of the South Sea, Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century, China. Guanyin, the bodhisattva of compassion, is portrayed here as a beatific figure seated upon a raised lotus pedestal over waves. Guanyin is dressed in heavy robes, and wears an elaborate headdress. The small figure of Amitabha Buddha in the headdress positively identifies this figure as Guanyin. Guanyin rests one hand in his lap, holding a cup of pure water said to be able to alleviate all suffering. His other hand is raised, holding a willow branch which is used to sprinkle the healing waters. The two lotus blossoms to either side of Guanyin would originally have supported figures of the acolytes...

A large Chinese dish of rounded shape with a raised rim hand-painted in underglaze blue with birds and an insect in a pond with flowering blooms set...

Antique Chinese late Ming Dynasty export porcelain Swatow ware blue & white bowl, Wanli period, early 17th century. Circa 1600-1620. Relatively fine decoration for Swatow ware with d...

An amazing and rare Chinese silver Nine Phoenix Coronet or Crown, Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644), late 16th to early 17th century, China. A delicate and...

17th Century Dutch Delft Lobbed Dish, with polychrome image of a swan surrounded by tulips and other flowers and leaves, with makers mark to the base.

17th century Brass Alms Dish C1600 alms dish of good colour from Germany Dimensions 50cms diameter

A beautiful bowl, with fine detailed decorations.

A Chinese Qianjiangcai Porcelain teapot with signature by the artist and period stamp on the bottom, depicting the schalor man teaching two kids in the garden, a late 19th century ex...