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Welcome to the first of a series of Asian Specials.
We’re amazed at the Asian items that turn up in Australia. From Ming Bronzes to Japanese Cloisonné, there’s a wealth of fine Chinese, Japanese, Korean & other South-East Asian works to find. This is due to two things; we’re close to Asia, and Australians are great travellers. Naturally, they bring things back with them!
![Chinese & Japanese Cloisonné at Moorabool Antiques, Geelong](https://moorabool.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/ABC8571B-120C-49C5-94A9-2F2F4DCC294D-2000x1681.jpeg)
This week, we have a group of Japanese & Chinese Cloisonné – including a remarkable piece, an oversize Japanese vase notable for the pair of ferocious dragons dramatically writhing their way around the vase. This vase is giant – 61cm high! – and dates to the later 19th century. The bright enamel colours and glossy black background make it a dramatic display piece.
![Antique Japanese CloisonnéDragon Vase](https://moorabool.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/28B54C00-BB1D-4E01-ACEC-CAAF8947E22F.jpeg)
![Antique Japanese Cloisonné Quail](https://moorabool.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/3AD3B7BC-F482-4B74-B0A8-8BB391673058.jpeg)
On the opposite extreme is a tiny – fits in the palm of your hand, so actually life-size – quail in cloisonné, also Japanese & super cute!
![Cantonese Enamel dish set c.1900](https://moorabool.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/152F5EB5-46DB-44B6-887E-3F9A14670935.jpeg)
![Japanese Horn dragonfly sculpture, Meiji Period](https://moorabool.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/A64B6141-CF57-415F-B3D0-EFFAD2A6D45E.jpeg)
There’s also a selection of interesting Shipwreck items. We’re always looking for these, as they have the allure of being under the sea for hundred of years – and are therefore ‘guaranteed’ to be authentic. Compare this to items that just turn up out of nowhere without a rock-solid provenance like a shipwreck: they’re much harder to be certain about authenticity. We have a selection of pieces & shards from various known & dated shipwrecks as our pieces for direct comparison & learning.
![Antique Chinese Ivory Children](https://moorabool.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/3F397CEA-6194-4DE3-8EFB-9D288FD4CE81.jpeg)
Coming Soon!
Delightful band of Chinese Musical Children, late Qing Dynasty
Fresh Asian Stock
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Very Large Japanese cloisonné vase, dragons on black, c. 1885$2,800.00 AUD
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Chinese Black Cloisonné vase with blue-scale dragon, c. 1900Sold
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Japanese Cloisonné vase, fine colourful patterns, c. 1890$75.00 AUD
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Chinese Porcelain bowl, Dragon & Phoenix on red ground, c. 1900$185.00 AUD
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Chinese export plate, ‘Western Chamber’ scene, Qianglong period c.1780$680.00 AUD
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Chinese export plate, ‘Western Chamber’ scene, Qianglong period c.1780$680.00 AUD
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Chinese Canton Enamel segmented dish set, figures in gardens, c. 1900$780.00 AUD
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Fine Japanese lacquer box, landscape, earlier 20th c.$45.00 AUD
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Chinese Canton Enamel dish, butterflies & flowers, Qing Dynasty$145.00 AUD
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Chinese ginger jar, underglaze blue river landscape, 18th/19th century$395.00 AUD
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Small Cloisonné vase with flowers, 20th c.$45.00 AUD
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Thai stoneware covered jar 15th Century$280.00 AUD
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Small Chinese export plate, ‘DR’ monogram, c. 1790$295.00 AUD
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Chinese Cloisonné Quail, gilt copper details, c. 1900Sold
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Chinese Ivory puzzle ball, figural support, damaged interior c. 1900$380.00 AUD
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Japanese stoneware tea bowl, iris decoration c.1900$15.00 AUD
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Chinese Enamel bowl, ducks & lotus, poem & 4-character Qianlong mark, 19thc.$295.00 AUD
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Japanese Satsuma pottery vase, flower garden & verse, Meiji 19th century$65.00 AUD
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Satsuma belt buckle, cranes in a garden, 19th century$165.00 AUD
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Pair of small Chinese pith paintings, flower seller & fireworks, mid 19th century$295.00 AUD
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Bhin Thuan Shipwreck ‘Phoenix’ dish, Chinese Swatow ware, c. 1608Sold
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Hoi An shipwreck large charger with bird in foliage Late 15th C$1,350.00 AUD
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Song Dynasty Mei- Ping, dark brown/black glaze, 11th-12th century AD$950.00 AUD
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Song dynasty shipwreck pot, olive glaze, 960-1269 ADSold
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Song dynasty shipwreck pot with 4 small lug handles, 13th -14th century ADSold
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Thai stoneware box, Sukhothai, 14th-16th century$165.00 AUD
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Chinese figural altar vessel, boy on a kylin, 17th century$950.00 AUD
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Chinese bowl with facing dragons, 17th/18th century$650.00 AUD
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Chinese export coffee cup, pagoda pattern, C. 1790$120.00 AUD
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Chinese export coffee cup, pagoda pattern, European gold, C. 1790$140.00 AUD
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Chinese Export coffee cup, Japanese fabric pattern, c.1760$220.00 AUD