Kinkozon Satsuma Geisha Vase, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
It is 3.4 inches (8.6 cm) tall by 1.65 inches (4.1 cm) wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs, crack or chips.
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Makie Lacquer Book (Genji Monogatari) Shaped Box with Dragon, 19th Century
It is 1.4 inches (3.5 cm) tall, and 3.9 inches (9.8 cm) long by 2.9 inches (7.4 cm) wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs or cracks, except 2 pin size dots loss of gold (as seen in the photos).
Genji Monogatari is the world's first modern novel written in the 11th Century and is considered a classic work of Japanese literature...
Wood Carved Lotus Theme Footed Stand, circa 1920's
It is 5.62 inches (14.3cm) tall by 3.25 inches (8.3 cm) wide. The top is measure 2.8 inches (7 cm) in diameter. The circle at the top is measure 1.4 inches (3.75 cm) in diameter. The channel in between is 0.65 inch (1.5 cm) wide.
It is in good condition with no chips or cracks.
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White Jade Carved Hand Mirror with Dragon, 19th Century
The mirror is 9 inches (23 cm) overall length by 4.25 inches(11 cm) diameter (the mirror portion), and the handle is 4.9 (12.4cm) inches in length by 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide and 1.1 inches (2.7 cm) tall.
It is in good condition with no repairs, chips or cracks.
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Unique Japanese antique clay doll, Mingei folk art of Japan, Emperor and
Empress hina dolls (Dairi bina). Clay dolls were made all over Japan by the
late Edo period (1603-1868) by off-season farmers which would often involve
the entire family for extra income. These dolls were for the regular
people
(over 90 percent of the population were farmers then) who could not afford
pretty hina dolls made out of cloth...
This is a large collection of ancient Chinese iron arrowheads dating as early as the Liao dynasty (916-1125 AD) to as late as the Qing. There were too many of these to list individually so I have listed them all together. They can be sold one at a time or in lots at the buyer's request. Email for individual or group prices.
A rare persimmon glazed Dingyao type covered bowl. It stands on a short unglazed footring, showing the white fine-grained body and everted to a straight persimmon glazed body. The inside of the bowl is glazed white with a burnt black spot in it. The inner mouth rim is unglazed. The cover of the bowl is of mild dome shaped with a small finial, which is likely to be of lotus bud...
Beautiful Meiji(1868-1912) Japanese hina ningyo (dolls), 20 inch empress doll and 17 inch emperor doll. The Hina Festival in Japan takes place every March 3rd. It is a day of celebration for the
well being of every girl in the family. In earlier days, people were more susceptible to natural disasters or diseases, and in order to keep evil spirits away, this day was spent giving offerings to God...
Satsuma Maple Leaves Pattern Plate Signed Yabu Meizan, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
The plate is 1 inch (2.5 cm) tall by 7.25 inches (18.5 cm) in diameter.
It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, nor crack, except faint stain (as seen in the photos).
Large format photos available upon request.
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There have been decorative textiles sewn into squares or rectangular shapes since the Edo period in Japan. The small squares are made for tea ceremonies; the medium to larger sized ones (called fukusa) are used to cover seasonal and ceremonial gifts. This old Chinese panel was acquired in Japan mixing into our fukusa collection.
A dragon and phoenix together symbolize the emperor and empress in China...
Old Japanese gift cover, fukusa with a black mask and a mask box, bells, hat and fan used in the Noh(No) play, Okina (the sacred old man). The Dance of Okina start with a comtemporary prayer for 'a peaceful reign over the land' Okina wearing a white mask. The black mask is worn by the Kyogen actor in the third dance, "Sanbaso".
Embroidered on satin, lined with red crepe silk. Dimensions: 28" X 29"
A Large and Fine Blue and White Porcelain Dish:
Korean, Choson dynasty, late18th-early 19th Century
This is well potted and high quality of warm and semi transparent white glaze applied overall,
it bears a character "longevity" underglaze blue on the dish. It is a quite large, and
there are some beautiful spots of pink peach blossom colors under white glaze.
It is in perfect condition. Measurements: 9 1/4" x 2".
An Extremely Rare Erotic Painting:
Korean, Choson Dynasty, 19th Century or earlier
As a Korean erotic painting from 19th century or earlier, like this painting is a very rare and a few existed in markets.
It is painted in ink and a very colorful color on paper, and a man and women are in Korean traditional costumes. It is not necessary to describe its details on this painting.
It is a hand scroll painting with a very good condition with just minor creases. Measurements: 78” x 8”
Only a wealthy Chinese woman would have been able to own this rare antique silk headband. Decorating each side of the headband are mirror images of an ornament depicting a bird and using the prized Kingfisher bird feathers. Intergrated with each kingfisher bird ornament is a finely embroidered bird on a branch.
Wood Carved Okimono 8 Turtle Signed, Meiji (1868-1912) Period
It is 5.5 inches (14 cm) tall, and 3.5 inches (9 cm) wide.
It is in good condition with no cracks, or chips, except 2 of the turtle's heads had been repaired (as seen in the photos).
Large format photos available upon request.
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A tree from under water in a dam of Thailand. The skin of this tree was eaten by freshwater shell which makes it look naturally beautiful.
Age: Thailand, circa 19th century
Measurement: Height 58-90 C.M. (excluding stand)
Condition: Intact with original condition. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.
This is a large bowl with deep sides rising from a short flared foot gradually for the first two-thirds, then steeply to a lightly indented vertical lip. The interior of the bowl is covered with glossy iron-rich black glaze with five lustrous russet-silvery glaze streaks, like a star, radiating from the base with the black glazed background. The exterior mostly black glaze underneath, the unglazed foot showing the buff body with the foot rim burnt to a very light mushroom colour.
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A Pair of Fine and Rare White Glazed Porcelain Dishes:
Choson Dynasty, 19th Century
It is a very rare and with a high quality of white glaze applied porcelain dishes that are for the palace use. This pair of dishes are applied with an even pure white glaze, and set on a high foot the shallow bowl with a
