Suzaku Gate Moon - Hakuga Sammi
(Suzakumon no tsuki - Hakuga Sammi).
Printed: 1st day. 2nd month. 1886
Engraver: Yamamoto
Signature: Yoshitoshi.
Seal: Yoshitoshi no in.
Publisher: Akiyama Buemon
Condition: Very Good colors & impression, full margins, "karazuri" embossing on cartouche & Hakuga's hakama (pantaloons).
H. 13 x W. 8.75".
Minamoto no Hiromasa (918-980,) was also known as Hakuga Sammi...
Jar decorated with white glaze on the body, unglazed base. PERIOD : Song Dynasty(960-1279 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 6.5 cm width, 5.5 cm height CONDITION: excellent, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations.
This is a very unique copper alloy or bronze axe head. It is possibly Elamite in origin. It appears to be an early piece based on the reddish brown patina that is typical of high copper content pieces. It does appear to have been cleaned at some point. The socket is rectangular. There is a perforation on either side of the socket for attachment to the shaft pole. There is also a perforation in the rear blade which may or may not be original to the piece...
Beautiful antique Japanese temple scroll from the Edo period (1615 -1867). The Buddha has left his physical being and attained enlightenment. After one of his close followers prepares a bed under the sal trees for him, the buddha dies. All the beings of the earth, good, evil, divine, and animal mourn his departure. The buddha is painted in gold leaf. Sumie ink and mineral colors. Provenance: from a Montclair, California estate. It measures 46" wide by 94" long.
Late 1800s
Bubble-suffused apple green glass made to imitate jadeite, good condition.
Diameter: 3 ½ in. ext., 2 ¾ in. int.
19th century Japanese small lacquered wood netsuke representing an unusual theatrical mask of a one-horned oni. Crisp detailing, nicely lacquered, great patina. some wear to the surface. Signed RYUUN on the back bar - the artist is listed in NETSUKE MASKS by Raymond Bushell, p. 175, signatures 241-243. Height 1.25 inches.
A pair of porcelain garden stools with flower design, trace of original remains in good condition.
Age: China, Qing Dynasty, 19th century
Measurement: Height 44.8 C.M. / Diameter 38 C.M.
Condition: One stool is broken and repaired. 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.
Pair of 1850's Chinese Famille Rose Dish with Scholar Figure Marked
They are 1.15 inches (3 cm) tall by 5.7 inches (14.6 cm) wide. The total weight is 0.6 Lb.
They have dark spots, mild rubbing paints, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Antique Burmese hardwood box with inlaid spiral motifs, the inlaid name "H.R. Pelly" is seen at the top of the lid and may denote the name of the past owner. The hinged lid locks via a front keyhole, and each side has a recessed metal handle.
Size: 7" height, 17.75" width, 12" depth
19th century repousse Chinese silver sew-on clothing ornament in a shape of a Chinese sage riding a deer. During Qing Dynasty silver figures of traditional mythical characters were sewn onto clothing and hats for decoration. Nicely made from low grade silver, small holes around perimeter for sewing onto clothes, will look much better once tarnish is cleaned. Height 1.78 inches.
1890-1920s
Late Qing - Republic period
Hardwood with enameled bronze
Length: 18.6 cm (at widest point)
Width: 13 cm
Height: 3.5 cm
From a Baltimore, MD estate
Condition: Three age cracks to bottom, otherwise good.
Late 18th Century Gonin-Bayashi, Five Japanese Musicians displayed on a Hina stand. This set was made as an addition to those Ningyo already displayed on a tiered stand. They imitate a Noh orchestra. This set has very finely carved faces, covered with burnished Gofun. Because of their size and age, these are highly desired by collectors. Average height of figures is 4 inches (10 cm).
A pair of Chinese cloisonne incense burners in the shape of celestial cocks with fishes as their tails. Late 19th to early 20th century. Condition: soil, scratches, minor loses, and some repairs near the hinges. Please refer to the photos for condition details, additional photos will be provided upon request. Dimensions: one is 9-1/4"L X 9-1/4"H, the other is 9-1/2"L X 9-1/2"H.
Chinese square stand, simple elegant lines, made of huanghuali wood with beautiful grain, Republic Period.
Size: 18" high x 17" wide x 17" deep.
A large and rare stamp seal made in a superbly polished beige-white stone, South Mesopotamia, Late Uruk / Jemdet Nasr period, 3300-2900 BC.
Domed hemispheric seal with a very slight gable, carving of multiple running animals in fine drill style in the base.
Size: 31 mm. in diameter.
Condition: Good Very fine.
Provenance: The Karl Müller collection, Germany 1950-1977. Comes with COA and our hard imprint.
Chogappo made of fragments of ramie which is recycled from old textiles. Pojagi is the general name for the wrapping cloth and "chogappo" is one kind of pojagi which is patchworked with asa (choma or hemp) fragments. (Reference source: "Korean Embroidery and Wrapping Cloths from the Choson Dynasty" published by Japan Art & Culture Association in 1995). Both warps and wefts are hand-plied. Hemp or ramie ones are for wrapping summer clothing...
Chinese Silver Tea Set HUNGCHONG SHANGHAI Signed
Description & Size
Teapot: 13.97 x 24.76 x 15.24cm (5.5" x 9.75" x 6") height & wide with & without spout & handle
Sugar Pot: 10.79 x 16.51 x 11.42 cm (4.25" x 6.5" x 4.5") height & wide with & without handles wide
Creamer: 8.25 x 12.7 x 10.16 cm (3.25" x 5" x 4") height & wide with & without handle
Total Weight: 1150 gram (40.56 oz)
Age: Late 19th Century, Production: Handcraf...
Antique Japanese tansu with original deep-red lacquer finish. The top portion of the chest has three full-width drawers and locking bar. The lower portion of the chest has two medium sized drawers with a locking bar on the left hand side, a safe box on the right. The safe box door has heavy iron work and opens to reveal 3 small interior drawers. Other iron hardware includes warabite drawer pulls, extensive corner bracing and handles for carrying...