Explore our four-day Asian Art Discoveries auction, unfolding over two days of live auctions followed by two days of timed auctions. In total, the sale features over 2,000 antiques and collectibles from Japan, China, and beyond, including many items with no or low reserves. Whether you’re new to collecting or in search of a hidden treasure, you’re sure to find something special.
Live Auctions
Day 1: Thursday, 23 January, at 11 AM CET
Lots 1-653: Japanese Art Discoveries
Day 2: Friday, 24 January, at 11 AM CET
Lots 654-1116: Chinese, Indian and Southeast Asian Art Discoveries
Timed Auctions (separate registration required)
Day 3: Saturday, 25 January
Lots 1117-1685: Japanese Miniature Art - Netsuke, Sagemono & Sword Fittings
Bidding starts on Wednesday, 1 January, and lots start closing at 11 AM on Saturday, 25 January
Day 4: Sunday, 26 January
Lots 1686-2188: Timed Discovery Auction – Starting Prices Up to 150 Euros
Bidding starts on Wednesday, 1 January, and lots start closing at 11 AM on Sunday, 26 January
Lot 8 - A BRONZE OKIMONO DEPICTING TOKIWA GOZEN PROTECTING HER SONS FROM THE HARSH WINTER SNOW
Sold for €780
including Buyer's Premium
Lot 9 - A LARGE CLOISONNE ENAMEL BRONZE OF A BOY WITH DRUM ON AN ELEPHANT
Sold for €2,080
including Buyer's Premium
Lot 12 - ISSEI: A SUPERB INLAID BRONZE AND SHIBUICHI OKIMONO OF DAIKOKU AND RAT
Sold for €1,950
including Buyer's Premium
Lot 14 - A LARGE BRONZE OKIMONO OF A SNARLING SHISHI ON A MAGNIFICENT ROOT WOOD STAND
Sold for €4,160
including Buyer's Premium
Lot 19 - KIYOSHI: A GROUP OF TWO BRONZE LOBED VASES WITH A RUSU MOYO (ABSENT MOTIF) FOR DAIKOKU
Sold for €650
including Buyer's Premium
Lot 21 - JOMI EISUKE II: A FINE PAIR OF INLAID ‘MARINE LIFE’ BRONZE VASES
Sold for €2,340
including Buyer's Premium
Lot 27 - AN UNUSUAL BRONZE OKIMONO IN THE FORM OF A GARLIC HEAD
Sold for €780
including Buyer's Premium
Lot 35 - MYOCHIN MUNEYUKI: A MINIATURE IRON KABUTO WITH MATCHING INLAID LACQUER BOX AND COVER
Sold for €1,300
including Buyer's Premium
Lot 36 - NAKAMURA TOKUJIRO: A NANBU WARE IRON TETSUBIN (TEA KETTLE) DEPICTING A DRAGON
Sold for €780
including Buyer's Premium
Lot 37 - BIHO: A KOMAI STYLE DAMASCENED IRON BOX DEPICTING A TEMPLE AND MOUNT FUJI
Sold for €1,820
including Buyer's Premium
Lot 38 - KOMAI: A GOLD INLAID IRON CIGARETTE CASE WITH A LANDSCAPE, c. 1900s
Sold for €780
including Buyer's Premium
Lot 40 - HIDENOBU: A THIN SHIBUICHI CASE WITH HINGED COVER, DEPICTING A ROOSTER AND HEN
Sold for €390
including Buyer's Premium
Lot 45 - A MIXED METAL DISH DEPICTING FISHERMAN IN THE RAIN, MEIJI PERIOD
Sold for €715
including Buyer's Premium
Lot 46 - HANEHIRO: A FINE SILVERED BRONZE OKIMONO OF A HAWK
Sold for €6,500
including Buyer's Premium
Lot 51 - A LOBED BRONZE BALUSTER VASE WITH GOURD HANDLES AND A SPIDER
Sold for €260
including Buyer's Premium
Lot 60 - MITSUYOSHI: A PAIR OF INLAID SENTOKU VASES WITH TANCHOZURU, MEIJI
Sold for €650
including Buyer's Premium
Lot 71 - A RARE GILT CAST IRON FIGURE OF AMIDA NYORAI, EDO PERIOD
Sold for €1,300
including Buyer's Premium
Lot 73 - A SUPERB GILT-LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF MONJU BOSATSU (MANJUSHRI), DATED 1711
Sold for €5,200
including Buyer's Premium
Lot 78 - A RARE AND LARGE POLYCHROME WOOD FIGURE OF THE PRINCE SHOTOKU TAISHI
Sold for €2,860
including Buyer's Premium
Lot 83 - SUEMURA SHOBUN: A BAMBOO AND RATTAN HANAKAGO (FLOWER BASKET)
Sold for €1,170
including Buyer's Premium
Lot 84 - HATAKEYAMA SEIDO: A BAMBOO AND RATTAN HANAKAGO (FLOWER BASKET)
Sold for €1,300
including Buyer's Premium
Lot 86 - A FINE CHERRY BARK DOCUMENT BOX AND COVER WITH IRISES
Sold for €520
including Buyer's Premium
Lot 95 - A RARE LACQUERED BAMBOO KOGO (INCENSE CONTAINER) WITH MOUNTAINS
Sold for €780
including Buyer's Premium
Lot 96 - A GOLD LACQUER SHELL-FORM KOGO (INCENSE BOX) AND COVER WITH TEA CEREMONY UTENSILS (CHADOGU)
Sold for €715
including Buyer's Premium
Lot 97 - A FINE LACQUER KOGO (INCENSE BOX) AND COVER DEPICTING UTENSILS FOR A TEA CEREMONY (CHANOYU)
Sold for €650
including Buyer's Premium
Lot 98 - HARUMASA: A LACQUER KOGO (INCENSE BOX) AND COVER WITH PUPPY AND FAN
Sold for €650
including Buyer's Premium
Lot 99 - A LACQUER DOUBLE-FAN-SHAPED KOGO (INCENSE BOX) WITH HORSES AND TREASURES
Sold for €1,300
including Buyer's Premium
Lot 100 - A BLACK AND GOLD LACQUER FAN-SHAPED KOGO (INCENSE BOX) AND COVER
Sold for €520
including Buyer's Premium
Lot 101 - A SET OF THREE GOLD LACQUER KOGO (INCENSE BOXES) AND COVERS WITH EN SUITE TRAY
Sold for €1,950
including Buyer's Premium
Lot 104 - A GOLD LACQUER KOGO (INCENSE BOX) AND COVER WITH FLOWERS
Sold for €1,170
including Buyer's Premium
Lot 106 - A GOLD LACQUER JU-KOBAKO (SMALL TIERED BOX) AND COVER
Sold for €780
including Buyer's Premium