Chinese antique trunk. Rectangular form with beautifully woven dark and light color rattan. Iron and brass hardware with nice patina. The inside of the trunk is made of wood with black lacquer, old calligraphy paper, and patterned cotton on the underside of the lid. Ring hinges.
Early 19th century
13 3/4" high x 27 3/4" long x 10 3/4" deep.
The shape of the this tea bowl is known as “tsutsu” in Japanese and is regarded as being especially attractive. Tsutsu bowls are used mainly in the depths of winter to keep in the heat and prevent the tea from cooling too quickly. Though most tsutsu bowls are defined by their smooth, curved edges and contoured clay bodies, this piece is distinct in having more defined edges and straight sides...
Cotton Kurume kasuri futonji with bold kasuri with asagi (light blue). Kurume in Fukuoka Pref. in Kyushu has been one of the main product places of indigo dyed cotton kasuri since late Edo period (early 19th century). It is made of hand-spun cotton and vegetable indigo dyed. Late 19th to early 20th century. In excellent condition. 134cm x 150cm
Japanese half section Mizuya or kitchen buffet tansu. Constructed of Hinoki (cypress) and Sugi (cedar) wood. The piece opens by two large front sliding panels to the large interior with 2 recessed shelves. The sides of the chest have horizontal bracing slats for reinforcement.
Dimensions: 69 1/4" L x 19 1/2" D x 32 1/4" H
The censer is cast with twin upright handles and the body is decorated with three taotie panels divided by flanges. It is raised on three tall supports each decorated with a stylised mask and a flange. Late Ming Dynasty, 16th - 17th century. H : 25,9 cm. There is an old inventory Number to the base of the body. Ex Christie´s London.
A Late Ming Dynasty blue and white bowl, decorated with flower medallions to exterior. Interior center with white on blue floral pattern. Condition is good, only minor fritting to rim section, normally for Ming age. No crack, no any chip and free from any restoration. Diameter: 14,5 cm.
A Very Rare/Fine/Korean Both Sides Carved Wood Block Printing Panel (능화판菱花板)-19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century.
This wood block printer carved both side panels for printing was done a very experienced skilled carver carved delicately on the both sides with geometric patterns, and the other back side carved with a same motif decoration of patterns in 60 diamond shapes boxes,.
It was crack in center, otherwise good condition...
In the world of Japanese ceramics, Tamamizu-ware has almost a mythical standing. A branch of the main Raku line, at one time the two kilns held equal prominence, both being endorsed by the major tea schools of Kyoto and both being favored by the Imperial household. The first in the line was an illegitimate son of Kichizaemon Ichinyu (Yahē) who studied under his father and then left to open his own kiln in the village of Tamamizu (known today as Ide-cho)...
Reserve animal head pitcher ca 1200 to 1300 ad., it is intact with the animal head restored back on, it is approx: 6"wide X 5-1/2"high.
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Acquired from Walt Knox collection.
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Anasazi / Homolovi black on yellow cup ca. 1350 ad., it is intact with no restoration or pressure cracks, has 2 minor chips on rim, it is approx: 4-1/4"wide X 3-1/2"high.
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Salado / Gila polychrome bowl ca. 1300 to 1450 ad., it is intact with no restoration or pressure cracks, it is approx: 5-1/2"wide X 2-1/2"high.
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Mesa Verde bowl ca. 1180 to 1300 ad., it is intact "MINT" as found and there is one little flea bite on rim with no pressure cracks, it is approx: 7-1/2"wide X 4"high. Please review pictures.
Acquired from Walter Knox collection.
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An Extr. Rare Attributed Portrait of the 4th King of Joseon (조선朝鮮)-세종대왕 [世宗大王] with the Queen-王妃, Korean-19th C.:
Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century or older, dated and signed with a seal, whole plexi glass framed, painted on silk with bright natural pigment with real gold used.
This portrait believed to be of세종대왕 [世宗大王]- the 4th King of Joseon dynasty, and the Queen...
Group of 3 Indian 19th century Company School paintings on paper
in bamboo style frames under glass. can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide. Image size, largest 19x15cm.
This is a wonderfully preserved Japanese Edo Period (Late 18th / Early 19th centuries) Tosa School Monogatari-e (painted subjects depicting scenes from the life at the Imperial Court in Kyoto) Six-panel. Gold-leaf Folding Silk Screen Painting. It shows twelve scenes from chapters of the novel 'The Tale of Genji', set in two sections per screen. It measures 110 inches wide and 48 inches tall. The inside panels are 18 inches and the two outer panels are 19 inches wide...
Chinese small monochrome porcelain vase with a dark purple underglaze. The body of the vase is rounded with tapered foot, tall slender neck with small opening. The foot is bare of glaze.
18th/19th century
Dimensions: 3" x 3" x 5 1/4" H
Pair of Exquisite Chinese soapstone carvings of fu dogs, one male and one female with her baby. The pedestals on which the fu dogs stand show motif panels of horses in various form and pose.
Provenance: From a private estate, originally purchased at Morcom's House of Beautiful Things - Oakland, which closed in the 1920s.
Dates from the 18th/19th century
Dimensions: 3" x 2" x 6 3/4" H
Japanese large half section Mizuya, or kitchen buffet tansu, constructed of Hinoki wood frame and Sugi wood panels. The large pair of sliding doors open to the spacious interior with two removable shelves straight across. The sides of the chest have horizontal bracing slats for reinforcement.
Dimensions: 69 1/4" x 19 1/2" x 35 1/2" H
A tradition dating from the mid-16th century, Raku teabowls are made by hand, without the use of a potter's wheel; giving them a distinctly human feel. In the process of shaping the bowls, potters handle the tea bowls in much the same manner that users will hold them as they drink from them. In this way, we can imagine a connection is formed between the creator of the tea bowl and the participants in the tea ceremony...
Chinese porcelain figure of a seated Daoist monk. The monk's skin is left unglazed, his draping robes and seat with Sancai "three colors" of yellow, green, and dark purple underglazes. One of the figure's ears is pierced through for gas to escape during kiln firing.
18th/19th century
Dimensions: 5 1/4" x 4 1/4" x 11" H
A fine Japanese hirado porcelain okimono of a recumbent horse. The horse has a whimsical expression. Its eyes are left unglazed with blackened pupils, its unglazed teeth exposed in a wide grin, the corners of the mouth and nostrils pierced through. Touches of cobalt blue underglaze accent the hooves and snout of the horse. The base is impressed with maker's cartouche.
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 8 1/2" L x 4" W x 6" H
A Pair of Two Fine Korean Crane Civilian Official Badges (흉배)-19th C.: $2,300. Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. later framed
Made for a civilian official of first to third rank, the square showing a a pair of white
cranes above foaming stylized wave and rock work below clouds, worked in shades of
light and dark blue, white, pink, yellow and brown on a dark blue silk ground.
It’s in fine condition with some wrinkles on the red back, otherwise very good condition...
Japanese pair of finely cast bronze Nio Buddhist temple guardians. Dressed in traditional robes with auspicious motifs.
Each figure stands on a four legged base with cartouche impression underneath.
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 3 1/2" x 2 3/4" x 8" H
Japanese two section clothing tansu, constructed with natural finish Kiri (paulownia) wood. Original condition. The four drawers with classic design of round iron hand-forged locks and pair of warabite drawer pulls, iron corner hardware and side handles.
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 36 3/4" L x 16 1/2" D x 40 1/2" H
Japanese isho tansu, or clothing chest of drawers, constructed with Persimmon wood front drawers and a Sugi (cedar) frame and interior. The tansu holds four long drawers with metal pulls and round keyholes with floral plating. The sides of the piece are built with handles to carry and transport the tansu. Original condition with kanji inscription on backside of chest.
Taisho period (1912-1925)
Japanese isho tansu, or clothing chest of drawers, constructed with Persimmon wood front drawers and a Sugi (cedar) frame and interior. The tansu holds four long drawers with metal pulls and round keyholes with floral plating. The sides of the piece are built with handles to carry and transport the tansu. Original condition with kanji inscription on backside of chest.
Taisho period (1912-1925)
Dimensions: 33 1/2" x 16 1/2" x 34" H
A rare pair of heavy (solid) underglaze cobalt blue decorated porcelain Shishi Lions (koma inu 狛犬) made in the Hirado kilns, Mikawachi, Japan during the later years of the Edo period...
A rare bronze (copper & tin alloy) incense burner in the form of a Qilin made in China during the late Ming period.
Condition: the cover is missing and there is a small hole in the base; there is copper oxidation inside the tail and there are traces of the original black lacquer coating between its scales and in some of the recesses.
/ 6 inches high; 15 cm / 6 inches across.
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Japanese antique inro with one compartment, carved of wood and lacquered a very dark brown. On one side, a silvery bat flies through the air. On the other side, a fishing net hangs to dry on a fence. The fishing net is done in gold lacquer and the fence is made of shell inlay. The inside of the inro case is lacquered a deep red with gold edging.
Late Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 2 1/8" high x 3" wide
A Very Rare/Fine/Old Korean Bronze Official 3 Horse Warrant: Korea, Joseon dynasty.
Dated 1624.Of circular form, one side with three overlapping horses, the reverse
inscribed ‘the Fourth Year of Cheonki’ and with the seal of Sangseowon. dated 1624
(一六二四), 銅馬牌,《尚瑞院玉字號三馬牌天啓四年三月日》題字,「尚瑞院製」款...
Antique Tibetan trunk with lid, hand-painted in pigments of red, green, orange, yellow, and gold. The front of the chest with a dragon medallion, surrounded by blooming flowers, smoke, scrolling motifs and auspicious symbols. The lid is secured shut by a front clasp and metal rings attaching it to the body of the trunk.
Dates from 18th century
Dimensions: 39 3/4" L x 16 1/2" D x 22" H
A very fine sometsuke dish of scalloped octalobed form painted with a mon form central motif of a symmetrically arranged pair of leaping carp. Framed by a continuous band of botan karakusa, Peonie lotus scroll, within which are reserves containing, dragons, Ryu, in clouds and a gilt rim, kin-beni. The reverse decorated with hagi-karakusa, vine pattern and a six character mark for the Chinese Emperor Jiajing. The quality of the painting is of the highest quality...
Diameter approximately 19 cm. In good condition.
A historic-cultural highlight: we proudly present a more than 1000 year old Yama Chawan with a strong kai-yu glaze. Once in a while you can find a traditional unglazed yama chawan on the antique market, but a Yama Chawan with a strong and vivid kai-yu glaze is very very rare...
The Japanese bronze maker is known for its high quality and attention to detail rendered in bronze, silver, and other precious materials. The exposure to the world's fair has showcased the Japanese skilled artisan in many different styles and categories. Naturalism and realism was the template to the Western taste during the Meiji period.
This is a fine example of a great horned owl in bronze depicted in naturalism...
Chinese round lacquer box made with a guri lacquer technique in which many layers of red and black lacquer are carved away into intricate designs. The interior in glossy black lacquer.
19th century
Dimensions: 3" x 3" x 1"