This is a child kimono dyed in Katazome Yuzen of the Meiji period. As for this, all the material is silk. The pattern is Amanohagoromo and Hiogi. As for this, people are patterns with the admiration for the Imperial Family. In the rear, "Semamori" (lucky charm) is attached.This has slight stain and fading, but does not stand out. Size 99cm x 77cm (38.9 "x 30.3")

Antique Japanese wood ranma (transom) with a black lacquer frame. The center panel is carved with a landscape scene of a bridge with pine trees and rock formations.

Dimensions: 73" L x 1" D x 13 1/2" Height

A miniature vase of baluster shape with enameled decoration of a garden rock, flowers and diaper border in Famille rose colours. China, Qianlong period, late 18th century, shop mark to base. Height "3¼ / 8 cm. Condition: enamel loss and a chip each to mouth and foot rim (cf. pics).

This is a wonderful slender pear shaped bronze vase from the Meiji era (1868-1912. It is highly detailed and decorated with three raised relief elephants. One of the images was deliberately overexposed to show off the fine detail. It has the original patina and is in excellent condition. Stands 12 3/4 inches tall and is signed underneath by Genryusai Seiya. Buyers should be careful because there are poor copies or fakes of this elephant vase showing up in auctions.

Chinese Tang - Five dynasties Yue Yao bowl with foliated rim shape. 17 cm diameter. Good conditions. Free fro any repair.

During the 1800's and early 1900's, "Rocaille beads" from southern France were brought into the coastal regions of southern China and used to bead various accessory articles such as headbands purses and shoes... The area of China known as the "staits" became famous for such beaded items. ...

A rare miniature figure of Avalokitesvara (Buddha) (God of Compassion) on a plinth. The head is surrounded by a halo. The figure was originally gilded and traces of the gold still remain. The features have been worn from age. Has a nice patina. Period: Han. 206BC - 220AD Size: Height = 7.5 cm

Chinese Silver Smiling Boy, Ca. 1900, 10 1/2" high overall, 2 1/2" high x 1" wide, 5/8" deep for boy, with open mouth smiling and pig tail hair do, holding Peach with two(2) hands, both side same raised design with Silver chain, and two(2) Bells dangling with chain from his feet. It is a very charming and cute Chinese Silver ornament. The condition is good, tarnished silver.

Antique pair of Japanese samuri dolls aka musha ningyo representing the Empress Jingo and her faithful minister Takenouchi no Sukune. Unfortunately, the baby Ojin has been lost. Both dolls are beautifully detailed and in excellent condition. She is 9 inches tall and he is 6 inches tall. Shown on a home made stand

Like many pottery traditions in Japan, Karatsu takes its name from the city where it originated. As early as the 15th century, Korean potters heavily influenced the development of this form—helping to endow it with the earthy, simple, and natural qualities it is so appreciated for...

Height approximately 44 cm. Few soft chips at the rim. In good condition.

A rare and large blue and white porcelain jar, decorated with figures in a garden. China, Transition, ca. 1620-1640. Condition: wear and fritting of the glaze on the mouth rim, no damage or repair. Height 22 cm.

A set of kamishimo and hakama made from cotton used to dress a bunraku puppet. The fabric is utilizing a cherry blossom pattern with a wave motif. The cherry blossoms are done in a style known as katagami, where the pattern is printed using a paper cut out placed on top of the fabric and dye is coated over it. The wave patterns are done in a print format similar to a technique known as inkin, where a woodblock is used to stamp the pattern...

Antique Japanese pair of bronze vases in the form of woven baskets entwined with lotus blossoms and leaves. Each vase is decorated with a lifelike cicada and one of the vases has a crab.

Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 8" high x 5 1/2" wide (each vase)

Enclosed in silver wire of varied thickness, boldly enameled iris grace this deep blue 6.5" Japanese cloisonne vase.

Condition: Three tiny red cloisons under the top rim are missing, behind these are small chips. The damage is under the rim at the back of the vase above the single iris bud and is not easily seen. There are no other issues.

Hopi Polychromed cylinder doll c.1880-90. With pop-eyes, snout, hands carved in relief, red stripe, red dots, green copper carbonate case mask. 5" in height. George Blitz collection, New York

Antique Chinese snuff bottle made from porcelain, painted with ground cobalt in blue and white, with tradition images of men gathered around a large drum, laughing and dancing, with a jade topper.Signed, 19th century. Size: 3" tall, 1.5" wide

Ancient Egyptian Carnelian Scarab Amulet 2cm

This is a really lovely and rare ancient Egyptian carnelian scarab.

Dating Egyptian, new Kingdom, 1570/1070 BC

Origin: Egypt

Condition: look at pictures

If you are interested, feel free to send me a offer a.v.d.b@egyptian-artefacts.de