Japanese antique black and gold lacquered kanban (shop sign). Decorated with unusually beautiful calligraphy advertising cosmetics with words like 艶 tsuya "luster/gloss/sheen" and 白粉 Oshiroi which literally means "white powder"; the powder foundation worn by kabuki actors and especially by geisha and their maiko apprentices...
Antique Chinese small dish carved of rock crystal in the form of a circling dragon. Subtle ghost-like inclusions in the natural, clear quartz. Beautifully detailed. Among Chinese symbols, the dragon represents the most powerful symbol of good fortune, the symbol of cosmic Chi (energy).
Age: Republic Period (1912-1949)
Dimensions: 4 1/8" long x 3 3/8" wide x 1" high
17th Century Kangxi Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Censer
It is 5.4 inches (13.7 cm) tall by 9.6 inches (24.4 cm) wide. It is 4.7 lb.
It has been repaired (painted over hairline cracks). Its lip's rim is also filed. It also has skip glazes, dark spots, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Antique Japanese cast iron tetsubin (kettle for heating water for tea). Made with a tall handle and bell-shaped body. Raised shells adorn one side with a raised abalone shell on the other. The intentional casting of rough edges adds a natural beach-like appearance. The lid is also made of cast iron.
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 11" high (including handle) x 7" wide x 6 1/2" wide
1909's Japanese Nippon Porcelain Coralene Fully Beaded Bowl with Louts Flowers Marked
It is 4.72 inches (12 cm) tall by 7.28 inches (18.5 cm) wide. It weighs 1.7 lb.
It has a hairline crack at the lip and a small chip close to it. There are several small spots of missing coralene beads. It also has surface wears, rubbing of gold, and yellowing at the bowl's interior (as seen in the photos).
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Chinese painted pottery panel of musician drummer, with original pigments remaining.
Age: China, Song Dynasty, 10th - 12th Century
Size: Height 27 C.M. / Width 14.1 C.M.
Size including stand: Height 40.8 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adhering (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground)...
This is a Japanese antique old beautiful natural hemp Roll textile.There is very little dirt, but there is no damage.
Size: Length: 7m 90cm (311inch) Width: 36cm (14.1inch).
This is a Japanese antique nature indigo dye hemp & cotton thick Roll textile.It is unused roll textile with beautiful natural indigo color.
Size: Length: 17m70cm (696.8inch) Width: 36cm (14.1inch)
This is a Japanese antique natural thick hemp roll textile.Slight discoloration in 2 places and a stain on the edge of the roll. No damage.
Size: Length:5m 50cm (216.5inch) Width: 36cm (14.1inch)
This is a japanese antique indigo dye thick hemp katazome Plaid long Roll textile.
It is a handspun & natural indigo dye katazome.
There is no stain.There is no damage and it is in very good condition.
Size:Length:1143cm(37.49ft) / Width: 33cm(12.9inch)
This is a japanese antique Indigo dye katazmome thick hemp long roll fabric, hand-spun thick hemp long roll fabric.
There are no stains and damage and the fabric is in very good condition.
Size: Length: 848cm(27.8212 ft) / Width: 36cm( 14.1inch)
This is a Japanese antique indigo dye thick hemp katazome Stripes long fbric.
It is a handspun & natural hemp.
There is no stain.There is no damage and it is in very good condition.
Size:Length:300cm / 118.11inch Width: 36cm / 14.1inch
Japanese antique wood block print of the sumo wrestler, Unryū Kyūkichi (Unryū Hisakichi) with beard and wearing a keshō-mawashi (ceremonial apron-style belt). Unryū Kyūkichi was in the makuuchi league since 1852. Name used from 1850-1865. He retired in 1865. Signed by Kōchōrō Toyokuni ga and date seal between 1851-1853. Framed print.
Age: Edo Period
Dimensions: Framed 19" high x 14 1/2" wide. Image: 13 1/2" high x 9 1/8" wide
Japanese antique wood block print of the sumo wrestler, Tsuneyama Gorojin wearing keshō-mawashi (ceremonial apron-style belt). Gorojin was in the Makuuchi league since 1843. Name used from 1842-1856. He retired in 1859. Print by Kuniyoshi Utagawa and dated 1852 (year of the Rat) or 1853 (year of the Ox). Framed print.
Age: Edo Period
Dimensions: 20" high x 15" wide (framed). Image: 14 1/4" high x 9 3/8" wide
Big, oval shape bamboo flower basket, Hanakago, with a large mouth for use in important, large flower arrangements.
*Material: smoked Madake bamboo, rattan, lacquer...
A pair of antique Rajasthan architectural fragments of warriors on horseback against foot soldiers. Hardwood mounted to a removable stand. Some loss to the carvings.
Age: 18th C
Approximate Dimensions Each: 9" Wide by 17" High by 4 1/2" Deep
16th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquered Bronze KwanYin Buddha with Multiple Arms
It is 6.6 inches (16.8 cm) tall by 6.3 inches (16 cm) wide. It is 1548 gram.
It is missing one arms and has broken fingers, missing hand held accessories, peeling of lacquer, rubbing of gilt, firing holes, oxidation, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A Small Famille Rose Benjarong Cosmetic Pot and Cover.
The ribbed vessel decorated with various butterflies flying among flowers.
Chinese 19thC.
Height; 2 7/8″ (7.5 cm)
Condition; fritting to the rim of the cover