I found this 8" tall bronze vase at a local thrift store, and my first impression was that it was a vintage copy.  However, it doesn't have the ground seam that is so common on the modern copies--it appears to have been cast as a single piece.  The detail is only so-so, but it has a pretty good patina. 

There is a casting flaw on the foot, and the bottom has been soldered in, possibly to repair another casting flaw.  You might think that soldering means that it is relatively modern, but the Chinese have been using lead-based solders to fabricate and repair bronzes for over 3000 years(!), so I don't know that the solder means much.  

For what it matters, Google AI identifies this as being late 19th century.  I rarely agree with Google AI (if you ask the right questions, you can direct it to any result you want), but that seems reasonable to me.  Any thoughts?

Thanks,

Charles

I really like this well-painted Japanese Koransha vase, but it has crack in it that is badly stained.  Any suggestions on how to clean the crack?  I tried hydrogen peroxide paste, but it had no effect.  I am afraid to submerge it in anything, as that might damage the gilding.  

Thanks,

Charles

Featuring on one side two playful boys with musical instruments. Above the boys is a bat in motion.

These are known as Zigang jade plaques.

On the reverse is a poem bearing the signature 'Zigang'.

Lu Zigang was a famous master jade carver from the late Ming period. His works were copied/tribute well into the Qing period and beyond.

These were primarily worn on the sash.

This particular plaque dates to the Qing period (1644-1912) circa later 19th Century. It measures 5.5cm x 3.75cm and weighs 25 grams. The jade is a even hue with no cracks or repairs.

Provenance: Leonard Joel Asian Art Sale 2026.

Mark

Please can someone give me more information on these items.

They measure 15 cm high and 18cm in diameter.

Any help I get will be much appreciated,thank you.

Please help to establish age of this bronze figure.

It's approx. 16cm x 12cm and weights 986g.

Cheers,

Tad

I thought this might interest Kinkozan/Satsuma collectors... a complete set of 12 dishes depicts a woman and young girl through the twelve months, with each scene differentiated through seasonal flowers, landscape and activities. Each dish bears the Kinkozan mark and the series retains individual month identification.  I also really love the floral border around each plate... the colors are quite stunning to me.

I have seen other Kinkozan plates based on the months of the year using different subjects, including Noh scenes, but have had difficulty finding another complete example of this particular series with the woman and young girl (perhaps her daughter?).

Full disclosure, I know the consignor. Bonhams New York is offering the set September 16 as Lot 1058. I would also be very interested if anyone recognizes this particular series or has encountered another complete set.  Thanks for your time!

LINK TO AUCTION HERE

Christies have put their New York Asian Art timed sale online, commencing 9th till 24h September …

175 lots, including a large number of Chinese ceramics, deaccessioned from The Art Institute of Chicago, a few jades and bronzes, some modern paintings, and a number of Indian sculptures and paintings …

Enjoy viewing via Christies website auction page …

Stuart