Japanese Antique Bronze Rabbit Sculpture in a natural form. It has a rich dark patina, and a
wonderful alert presence. A classic Japanese image of a Rabbit, and a charming Meiji Period
Bronze. circa 1890 - 1900. 6 inches, 15 cm height.
19th century staghorn ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) carved in a shape of a basket woven out of bamboo skin strips in a shape of a jar. Clever elegant design in Japanese taste, beautiful staghorn texture, in great condition. Height 9/16 inches.
A Japanese large and unusual boxwood netsuke depicting a child playing the drum with his hands, held still with his feet.
He wears a Shishi mask with articulated jaw that opens and shows the child’s face.
It was worn during the famous shishimai festival 獅子舞 (lion dance), a sacred animal in Japanese mythology.
It symbolizes courage and strength; also called Karashishi, it is a lucky symbol and auspicious wealth.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo 19th century
Dimensions: 4,3 x 3,8 ...
Eighteenth century, most likely from the Yongzheng or Qianlong period.
Very well potted porcelain body of Meiping shape with a two coloured Teadust resp. Iron - rust glaze.
The darker part of the glaze shows the darkest kind of Teadust glaze.
The last image shows a selection of different Teadust resp...
Set of 3 Meiji Kanzashi, Japanese hair pin sticks, have deep black lacquer background with ornate swirls of red and black lacquer and inlays of abalone shells.
1 stick is 9 inches long
2 sticks are 7.75 inches long
A Chinese porcelain dish with Ge-type glaze. 18th century. The dish is in perfect condition. Diameter: 10-3/4".
One of the very best - mabe even the best Ming Minyao blue and white large dish seen whereever so far.
If anyone knows a better example, please show me.
Middle Ming Dynasty The superb execution of the Kilin motiv together with the extremely, strong most amazing Cobalt blue points to the Xuande period ( 1426 - 1435 )
Well potted, very white clay and glaze, and a with the best kind of Cobalt blue superb executed decoration.
A piece of superlatives !
D : 31,5 cm.
Condition : A short very fin...
A lovely little Japanese cloisonne vase depicting two flowers in polychrome enamels worked in silver wire on a green ground with silver mountings. In excellent condition, it measures 5 inches high. Dates circa 1910.
Important 'Omizutori' festival lacquer plate from the late Meiji Period. Omizutori (お水取り), or the annual, sacred water-drawing festival, is a Japanese Buddhist festival that takes place in the Nigatsu-dō of Tōdai-ji, Nara, Japan. This ceremony is to cleanse the people of their sins as well as to usher in the spring of the new year. Once the Omizutori is completed, the cherry blossoms have started blooming and spring has arrived...
A Chinese Bronze censer, Qing Dynasty. Length approximately 28.9 cm (across handle). Height approximately 18.2 cm (with stand) and 10.4 cm (without stand). Weight approximately 1.6 kg (the stand) and 3.4 kg ( the censer). Good condition.
A delightful hand carved ivory netsuke of two boys in a Chinese New Year's Lion Dance parade costume. In excellent condition, it measures just under 1.5" high. Dates circa 1900, artist signed
A collection of four well carved lime or tobacco containers with incised designs. H; 16.5cm/6.5in- 12.3cm/4.8in.
This is a well-painted Tibetan thangka dating to the last quarter of the 19th century. The piece measures 10" X15" and would benefit from a cleaning. Some creases and folding, as seen in the photographs. A very desirable subject and 100% authentic.
A Nabeshima blue and white dish with decoration of peonies issuing from rockery. Late Meiji era. Good condition. Diameter, 8 inches to 8 1/8 inches. Height, 2 3/8 inches
19th century kagamibuta (“mirror lid”) netsuke with wooden bowl and metal top depicting a not-so-repentant oni with a Buddhist gong on its chest and a striker in its hand as he follows a beautiful maiden who holds a branch of flowering wisteria in her hand. A subtle shunga piece alluding to a good intention and a worldly temptation ruining the attempt. Excellent quality work with copper, silver and gold inlays, in great condition...
Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Bronze Articulated Crab
It is 2.2 inches (5.5 cm) tall by 6.8 inches (17.3 cm) wide. It is 743 gram (1.6 Lb).
It has oxidation and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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This is Japanese antique noragi katazome indigo-dyed cotton noragi from the Meiji era.(1868-1911)
There is a thin dirt, but is not outstanding. The cuffs have minor damage.
It is a very beautiful indigo dyed cotton.
Size:: Length 58cm (22.8") Back Width 62cm (24.4").
A large hand carved pale celadon cucumber with a yellow nephrite jade blossom and dark green jade leaves. Wonderful piece for the collector of jade fruit and vegetables. As a decorative item, it displays well and will not go unnoticed. Measures 10.5 inches long.