An antique Japanese Byobu screen in 2 panels depicting a Cherry Blossom tree with Bamboo and a full moon on a spring evening. Artist signed and painted in a Sumi-e technique over Gofun paper, he has sprinklings of gold specks to give the illusion of the last tidbits of sunlight fading into an evening moon. The frame was finished in a Negoro Urushi lacquer.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 68 3/4" High by 70 3/4" Wide

Antique Tibetan or Nepalese Buddhistic Thangka / Tangka, gouache on canvas, second half of the 19th century. In original condition, fastened to a wooden stick and o be rolled up with a cinnamon-brown silk cover to protect the painting which is framed by silk brocade of the same colour. The back with the name of the artist, a Buddhistic monk, finely inscribed in red. The picture itself represents one hundred boddhisatvas in various sizes and positions among clouds...

A pair of antique Japanese Baku corbels hand caraved from solid Keyaki wood. Rare flaming mane design adds a dragon-like fear to wore off evil spirits. Used under the eaves of Japanese temples and shrines, they devour dreams and nightmares as they protect against evil. The open mouth Baku expels all evil while the closed mouth Baku retains the good spirit.

Age: Edo Period (1750-1800)

Dimensions: Approximately 25" Long by 16" High by 10 1/2" Wide

An antique Japanese Jizai (hearth hook) used above an Iron (fire hearth) and hung beneath the house rafter to support a rope and hook or a Jizai Kagi (adjustable hook) to hold a kettle or large teapot above the burning charcoal. The main body is carved from one solid piece of Keyaki (Zelkova) wood...

Finely modeled faience amulet of the Egyptian dwarf god Pataikos.
The figure is shown nude, crouching with his legs apart on top of a square base. Pataikos holds his hands to either side of the protruding belly. A groove along the chest and abdomen to the navel.
Well shaped facial features, with a line incised at the limit of the shaven hair.
No back pillar. Legs and arms in open-work...

It was stringed as a hanging piece with charming look.

Height :4.5cm

It was nicely decorated and in perfect condition.

Height :5.4cm

Descriptions:
A group of Burmese metal figures was decorated on the surface in painted gold.
They were well preserved in old mood.

Date:18th Century.

Height Range: 4.8cm to 8.6cm

Description:
A porcelain female figure holding a baby was well preserved in perfect condition.
Depictied finely in details, this porcelain piece was made in very good crafty skills.
From the facial expressions and the characteristics of the slender limbs, It was verified as an early Qing piece.
The crackles yielded under the glaze justify the verification too.

Date: Early Qing periods (18th century )

Height: 18cm

Condition: Perfect...

An antique Japanese Mikawa Maneki Neko also known as a beckoning cat made of clay and natural pigments. Beautiful aged patina and natural wear over its 100 years of providing luck and happiness. With its raised left paw, it is beckoning customers, friends, family, guests and good luck for its owner...

An antique pair of medium sized bronze Japanese temple lanterns each comprised of three sections with hinged door for access to the interior. Original beautiful patina consistant with age. Sturdy and overall great condition. Would do well inside or outside and could command a presence in any garden setting.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: Each 36 3/4" High by 14" Diameter

Chinese Yuan dynasty Qingbai "figure og women". 18 cm high. Head of the figure has been repaired. (please see on the pictures).

Chinese Tang dynasty "Xing" Bowl. 15,2 cm diameter.

Chinese Qing dynasty bronze censer or incense burner, Xuande mark. 17 cm wide. 12 cm mouth rim diameter. 1,8 Kg weight. Censer has small spot of dent (please see on the pictures) Free from any repair.

Kanban or shop sign. The sign indicates that the store would sell or manufacture ornamental pin holders for the oars on a boat (ireko), in the shape of dolls. According to the sketch pasted to the back of the kanban, this holder is mounted on the oar and is placed over a pin mounted on the boat edge. The oar pivots around that pin, so that the oar moves the boat through the water.

The pin holders are decorated as a male and a female doll in court style, their mouths wide open...

Width approximately 11 cm. Height approximately 11.5 cm. Few soft dents at the body. In good condition.

Height approximately 13.1 cm. Diameter approximately 6.4 cm. There is a soft dent. There are leftovers in the censer. There is a crack at the wood stand. In good condition.

Several sword mount sold separately to complete an incomplete sword. Prices range from $200 to $700.Details, photos and dimensions on request.

Set of menuki. Sold individually to complete an incomplete sword. Price from $50 to $150 each. We can provide you with more photos, dimensions and details on request.

Snuff bottle carved in soft duan stone. Carved in the shape of a spearhead. Simple but very elegant. No stopper. Height. 71mm

Mizusashi or kensui in the shape of a Chinese boy, or karako, holding Hotei’s large bag over his shoulder, as if dragging it.

Over brownish beige very fine stoneware a layer of mottled brown glaze has been applied, over which a blue-green finely crackled flambé dripping glaze. The inside covered with brown mottled glaze, the outside bottom left unglazed.
Impressed mark in the bottom: Kato Shuntai.
Japan, 19th century.
Height: 3.25 in.; diameter: 6 in...

Snuff bottle in white jadeite with green and brown shades. Elegantly slender shape. Beautiful silver gilt stopper set with a coral dragon sculpture. The stem is broken and the spoon is missing. Height: 73mm

17th Century Chinese Bronze Censer Marked "Xuande"

It is 5 inches (12.7 cm) tall by 7.5 inches (19 cm) wide. It is 3,180 gram.

It has oxidation and rubbing of patina and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1900's Chinese Famille Rose Powder Blue Enameled Porcelain Vase with Figurine

It is 13.8 inches (35 cm) tall by 5.3 inches (13.5 cm) wide. It is 3.1 Lb.

It has dark spots, skip glaze and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Pair of 16th Century Chinese Export Ko-sometsuke Blue & White Porcelain Dish with Parrot

They ae 0.7 inches (1.8 cm) tall by 5.3 inches (13.7 cm) wide. They are 0.5 Lb.

They have small chips at the rim, skip and excessive glazes, dark spots, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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19th Century Japanese Cast Iron Kettle Teapot Tetsubin with Relief Dragon

It is 8.7 inches (22.2 cm) tall handle up by 7.2 inches (18.5 cm) wide. It is 4.7 Lb.

It has oxidation, rubbing gold at the handle and painted stain and surface wears (as seen in the photos).

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KIROGI GOOSE

Traditional Korean wood caving wedding goose with such lovely facial expression and homely painting, sent to a bride-to-be from a groom-to-be called ‘Kirogi’, early 20th century, approx...

Antique Chinese carved bamboo small bitong brush pot with scenes of scholars in a bamboo grove, figures in a boat and in a mountain pavilion tucked into rocky outcroppings.

Age: 18th/19th century

Dimensions: 4 7/8" high x 2 1/2" wide

Antique Chinese small bowl carved of deep spinach green jade. Lobed in form and with four small feet. It stands on a carved hardwood base. Beautiful mottled translucent jade.

Age: possibly Qianlong Period (1723-1795)

Dimensions: 5" long x 3 5/8" wide x 7/8" high (1 1/2" high on stand)

Negoro Marubon (circular tray). Late Muromachi to early Momoyama period -16th. Nice balance between the cinnabar shrinkage and the black lacquer underlying, due to a long time use. It is possible that the upper side as been later relacquered (18th c. ?) as orange-vermilion slightly appears under the dark brown lacquer coat. diam. 29 cm (11.4’’) With box.

An antique Japanese Kansai merchant display store tansu made of Hinoki (Cypress) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. Constructed using through mortise and tenon Japanese joinery with horizontal side ribs for strength and support. Most likely used for the display of large tall items, a customized shelf could be added for an additional charge.

Age: Meiji Period (1890-1910)

Dimensions: 74 1/2" Wide by 33 1/8" High by 18 1/8" Deep

This is a Very rare in the Edo period Asamai-shibori textile.It's handspun & natural indigo dye cotton. The texture of this thick indigo-dyed cotton has the characteristics of the Edo period. Shibori thread remains in several places. There is no stain. There is one small hole. The lining has brushed cotton and is double-layered. Size:Length:124cm(48.8inch ) / Width: 86.0cm(33.8inci)Box.D

Antique Chinese jade amulet of a figure riding a fu-lion. Carved in relief with a background of swirling clouds. The figure appears to be a nobleman or scholar due to his hat and ruyi scepter but is possibly a Taoist deity. The stone is pierced near the top for the attachment of a cord. A striking orange color with red striations, it is beautifully worn and polished with age. Provenance: from a prominent Los Angeles estate.

Age: Ming Dynasty 1368-1644

Dimensions: 2 1/2" hi...

An antique Japanese Ikebana basket in an open flat design with fine smoked split bamboo weave. Handle formed in a three layer splayed connection with those weaves conjuring a five Cicada form on each end. The three layers are bound by five wrapped connections with the top three forming a lucky auspicious knot. Raised footed ring wrapped in split bamboo.

Age: Meiji Era (1890-1910)

Dimensions: 12" Diameter by 15" High.

An antique Japanese Gyosho Bako (peddler's box) made of Hinoki (Cypress) wood. Original Urushi lacquer finish and bronze hand made hardware. Carrying handles through which a pole would be inserted with outer Japanese writing advertising the peddler. Straight Japanese dovetail joinery and hardened wooden nail construction. Four drawers of increasing heights from top to bottom.

Age: Edo Period (1800-1850)

Dimensions: 6" Wide by 13" High by 11" Deep

An antique Chinese country side chest in the Ming style made of Pine wood. Lacquer finish with two doors and two drawers. Nickel/brass hardware featuring a round medallion representing a coin which symbolizes wealth and prosperity. A removable shelf behind the doors. Constructed using double through mortise and tenon joinery for strength and durability.

It would make an elegant side table in any room decor.

Age: 19th Century

Dimensions: 34 1/2" Wide by 40 1/8" High by 16...