Chinese deep blue peking glass jar with carvings of chimeras crawling along the outside with branches in their mouths, over a crosshatch style background. The lid also has a miniature chimera amidst crosshatch background with a flower shaped finial. Artist's signature on the bottom. Size: 5.5" height, 4" width

This is a fine, 18th century Japanese Netsuke depicting a monk laying on top of Hotei's Bag of Treasures. Wonderful expression with beautiful patina, what has torn golden from use on the bottom. Unsigned. Netsuke measures 1.88 inches (4.8cm) wide, 1.22 inches (3.1cm) deep, and, 0.92 inches (2.4cm) tall. It is in excellent condition.

Pair Chinese Hardwood Display Shelves/Stands, Ca early 1900's, 21" high, 31" wide, 7" deep each, very heavy dense Hardwood shelves with rounded corners, for the Scholar's display purpose for their precious small objects. Multiple shelves are between 4" to 10" high and 5" to 19" wide. It is very difficult to find a pair in this quality and condition. The weight is heavy and the condition is good.

Height approximately 8 cm. Few soft chips at the rim. In good condition.

Length approximately 20 cm. A chip at the rim. In good condition.

Diameter approximately 13.5 cm. In good condition.

DESCRIPTION: Dramatic in its bold yet simple design, this Japanese lacquer box makes a striking statement. The background of this large box is lacquered in a mirror-like, black ro-iro ground, with a vivid gold lacquer design on the lid of bamboo superimposed over a ginko leaf, all within a gold circle. The box is supported on four curved feet, and the interiors are brilliantly lacquered in orange-red...

Japanese small Tansu, Merchant chest, box, late Meiji period, 18" high, 24" wide, 14" deep, Cyprus and Cedar wood, two(2) medium size drawers next to three(3) smaller drawers above one(1) long drawer on the bottom. Hardware is old black iron, shows some wear and tear, some rust, small broken pieces.

Framed painting. Anatomically correct skeleton striking a rather elegant pose. Black ink and gofun on brown paper. Unsigned. Japan, late Edo, early Meiji era. Mid 19th century.
Image: 35 x 13 inches. Japanese frame: ca. 43 x 17 ¾ inches.
Gofun rubbed here and there. Chip in frame. All in all excellent condition.

This is not a medical drawing, but an artistic rendering of the subject matter.

A very striking antique monochrome Ultramarine/Powder Blue Peking Glass Snuff Bottle with continuous carving of a Dragon on both sides. Good condition. Size: H. 6 cm., 19th Century, China

Antique Chinese robe made with gorgeous blue silk, lined with forest green silk, edged in bright multicolor threading, and adorned all over with large, bright flowers and fleur de lys motifs in forbidden stitching. It has a mandarin collar with front fastenings down. This robe was owed by movie actress Mary Pickford. Size: 47" height, 60" width

Chinese large yixing ware basket, with a small shell and two small yixing crabs clutching its sides. Engraved signature on bottom by a rare female artist. Small losses. Size: 9.5" height, 10.5" width

Japanese koi fish made of bronze. Well crafted with animated expression and body language. Nicely detailed with original patina. Showa Period (circa 1960's) Dimensions: 8" Long X 4" Wide X 4" High

Antique Japanese woodblock print by the famous woodblock artist Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849), best known for his print titled 'The Giant Wave off Kanagawa'. This print depicts a small boy riding the back of an ox. Certified original by publisher T. Sakai est. 1874. Size: 7" height, 5" width

Antique Japanese Lacquer arrow (ya) case. Mounted archery was the primary and most respected mode of Japanese warfare until the introduction of firearms in the 16th century. As a reflection of this, archery equipment was beautifully crafted of formed bamboo, lacquer work, and leather strapping. Decoration of blooming cherry blossoms "sakura fabuki" accented in gold lacquer.

Edo Age (Circa 1850's)

Size: 40 1/2" Long X 5 1/4" Wide X 5" High

Antique Japanese Bronze dog. Golden woven colored neck tie with bells hanging from the dogs neck. Very charming expression and posture. Taisho Period 6 1/4" Long X 4" Wide X 6" High

Quality Japanese Bronze of Kintaro, a child of superhuman strength who was raised by a hag on Mount Ashigara. He made friends with the animals on the mountain and became a loyal follower of Minamoto no Yorimitsu under a new name: Sakata no Kintoki. Kintaro is popularly known for capturing Shutendouji, a demonic terror of the region of Mount Ooe...

Chinese Calligraphy brush. Dark, carved horn handle. With writing in two locations. Gray color horse hair used as the brush material. Circa: 1950's Dimensions: 11 1/2 Long X 1" Wide (6 1/2" Long Handle)