1800s

This serpentine stone displays a yellowish buff color against a mottled blackish tone to produce a mountainous landscape effect. It is tubular in form and set upon 3 carved feet. It has a soft polish on the both the exterior and interior. The base is unpolished and exhibits its original carved surface. There are several small chips and evidence of wear around the rim, otherwise it is in good condition. It was likely used to hold short incense sticks...

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...

Antique Nepali Sarangi Musical String Instrument with sublimely rendered animal and human figures, from the published and renowned collection of Sam Hilu, a prominent author and adviser on traditional Asian art, 29.75 x 7.75 inches, 75.5 x 20 cm.

Two panel Japanese folding screen with image of two deers set on a grassy meadow-like surrounding with a waxing gibbous moon set on the left panel screen. The simple watercolor appearance, minimalist lines, and motif like appearance of the images are the signature elements seen in most Rinpa School. Age: Edo Period (18th-19th century). Size: Height: 67.5" Width: 68"

Height approximately 22.5 cm (only the jar). In good condition.

Depicted in his typical appearance, carrying a stag in his right hand while holding the fruit of the fabulous tree in his left hand. His robe decorated with underglaze blue stylized floral motif, with partial red pigment.

Age: Chinese, Qing Dynasty, circa 19th century.
Measurement: Height 22.5 C.M. / Width 17 C.M.
Condition: Excellent condition. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost...

This is thick hemp Noren of the Meiji period. As for this, words are dyed with black dye. The words are written as Mensa. Probably I think this to be an item of the business to sell noodles. This has several places of thin stains, but does not stand out. The state is good. Size 135cm x 122cm (48 53.1 "x")

Five dynasties yue yao small Gourd Jar. 8,1cm high. Good conditions except small chipped at inside the mouth rim ( please see on the pict).

Length approximately 15.5cm (across the handles). Repaired at a leg. In good condition.

This is good-quality Yogi of Tsumugi-Silk used in the Tohoku district at the end of Edo period. Yogi which it is polychromatic, and was dyed is an upper item. This is one of the upper wedding ceremony items. As for this, basics are dyed in indigo plant and Kariyasu. At first this is dyed in Tsutsugaaki, and 90% are finished, and a part of the tiger is pictured freehand carefully successively...

The size of Ko Imari Dish: 7 1/4" Long x 4 1/4" W x 1 3/16" H
185 mm x 110 mm x 30 mm.
This is very attractive Ko Imari Dish from Mid 18th century, Kanen to early Horeki period. 1750’s.
The plate has the design of Japanese Princess (Hime). She is dressed with 12 Hitoes Kimono.
A junihitoe is a twelve-layered kimono worn by noblewomen during the Heian Era.
The workmanship of polychrome design are elaborately decorated with
green, gold and black...

Very Nice patina on this old Tibetan Dorje. It is 7 inches long. The Tibetan Dorje is the equivalent of the India Buddhist symbol of Vajra or Thunderbolt which represents the masculine force....

From the Birds and Flowers series: “Sho-utsushi shiju-hattaka” issued 1858.

Signed Sugakudo, with two seals beneath the signature, censor’s seal and publisher’s seal, left margin; good impression, evenly toned, thin corners, light staining, two upper corners with glue remains from attachment, not backed.

Oban tate-e: 10 x 14 ¼ in.

Wonderful old Japanese Imari boat, incense burner (koro) or a nice dish for ... sashimi with soy sauce and wasabi in one side, circa Meiji period (1868-1912).

8 1/4" long x 4 1/2" wide x 3 1/2" tall

Bronze Turtle Okimono Signed, Meiji Period (1868-1912)

It is 1 inches (2.6 cm) tall by 3.3 inches (8.5 cm) in length by 2 inches (5.1 cm) wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs, dents, or cracks, except missing 2 nails and a very small chip at the tip of his tail (as seen in the photos).

Large format photos available upon request.

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These very well painted “egg shell” quality Kutani dishes are 19th century products. They are 8 ¼” in diameter. They have ribbed rims decorated with orange, gold, pink and brown patterns and drawings. Both dishes depict geishas and their servants enjoying themselves on an outing under cherry trees. There are six orange red hand painted marks “Kaga Kuni, Oda Sei” on the backs...

This is beautiful hand painted Japanese nippon Noritake box 1 3/4 in height 2 3/4 in diameter is in very good condition with no damage Only some age wear and green color wear otherwise no hair line chip or repair. Old Nippon mark to the bottom If you have any question please let me know Shipping cost will provide with your shipping address Thank you

This Japanese walrus tusk carving of a young maiden is a late-19th century or early 20th century product. It is 7 ¼” high (8 7/8” high with wood base) and 2 ¾” wide. It depicts a young maiden holding a long necked vase in one hand and a long stemmed flower in her other hand. There is a tall stand beside her with an incense burner. The statue is permanently mounted on the carved wood base. It is in great condition.

Pair of Chinese Silver Enamel Vase with Flower Marked Beijing, Early 20th Century

They are 10.5 inches (26.6 cm) tall by 5.1 inches (13 cm) wide. They are 53.8 oz. (3.5 Lb).

They are in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks except loss of enamel, tarnished, and dents at the sides and the base (as seen in the photos).

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A shaped Arita blue & white porcelain dish in the form of Mt. Fuji, circa 1680 - 1700.

A similar but smaller example is illustrated in The Complete Catalogue of the Shibata Collection, item 2276.

Approximately 16.5 cm wide...

Beautiful keyaki wood choba tansu (merchant's chest), from the Matsumoto region of Japan. It has a beautiful allover woodgrain and has black iron hardware with iron studding. It has two sliding panels with an iron lock down its center, drawers of varying sizes with warabite handles, and a pull-away panel with a kan (ring pull) handle, opening to a small compartment. Size: 34.5" height, 31.5" width, 14.25" depth

An unusual miniature green glazed bowl with three legs from the Ming dynasty. Size: 7.5cm x 5cm. Condition; No repairs

Decorated with a flower medallion in the center and lotus petal on the outside. W=10 cm. Early Ming 1368-1398. Condition : excellent, no chips, cracks, hairline or restoration.

Circa 1850 Chinese export porcelain plate. In excellent antique condition, no hairlines, no chips, no cracks, no repairs, this plate measures 9.75" diameter. A terrific piece to add to your collection of fine Chinese porcelains.

The body of pear shape with a faux bois ground. The front face and the reverse – medallion superbly enamelled...

A beautiful late 19th C. Chinese black lacquer court necklace circular box,with gold painted twin dragons in excellent condition. D:19cm $450

Antique Japanese bajo jingasa, lacquered military hat for a high-ranking horseman. Carved of wood with an upturned front rim and rounded dome. Decorated all over with intricate shell inlay in black lacquer. The underside is lacquered red with four hooks for chords. On custom metal stand.
The samurai class in feudal Japan, as well as their retainers and footsoldiers (ashigaru ) used several types of jingasa made from iron, copper, wood, paper, bamboo, or leather and usually treated wit...

Chinese Ming dynasty blue and white bowl with dragon motive. 15,5 cm diameter. Bowl have chipped at the rim on restorations.

Antique Japanese scroll painting of a horse, done in sumi ink, its legs kicked up into the air. Very disciplined calligraphy brush work is used, and may have been executed by a Zen Buddhist monk. This horse painting was possibly cut down from a larger screen and mounted as a scroll.

18th century Edo period (1603-1868)

Size: 17.5" W x 52" H (entire scroll) 14.25" W x 20.75" H

18 - 19th century Chinese Tibetan bronze Buddha, good condition please see picture for detail, size: 21 cm height.

Large Imari style hard porcelain dish. Landscape and flower decoration in underglaze grand feu cobalt blue and low-fired irond red enamels, gold details. Japanese work from the end of the 17th century, Arita kiln. Below are traces of typical porcelain shards marks. Good condition, no restoration. Some wear from use visible on photos. Diameter: 36cm.

Antique Japanese Butsudan shrine, in 3-sections secured by mortise and tenon joinery and by side ropes. The exterior is lacquered in black with gilt decorative hardware and panels. Its bottom section has three drawers, two sliding panels with gilt floral medallions, and a pull-out shelf with a gilt lotus bouquet. The front doors open with a second set of gilt mesh panels with painted floral motifs on each one. The interior has a gorgeous four-tier shrine with gilt sliding panels painted with ch...

An unusual Edo period Oribe serving bowl, the color filled crackled glaze decorated with scrolling lines in iron and splashes of copper green. Both inside and out hash mars denote a bamboo fence with blossoms in the fore. A handle and raised architectural elements around the rim and rising to the mouth echo some western influence, possibly indicating original Christian use. It comes resting on a silk pillow in a age-blackened wooden box titled Oribe Katakuchi. The piece measure 24.5 x 13.5 x ...

A very rare Song longquan celadon octagonal shape cup, square octagonal shape rim with round flared foot and unglazed base, cup decorated with octagonal shape and covered in green glaze.
Cup is in good condition no chip, no crack, no restoration, some minor crackled at glaze surface, very rare to find a celadon cup in octagonal shape.
Size: 8.5 cm diameter.

A rare Yuan dynasty blue and white Persian blue large dish with mandarin duck and crane on lotus pond motif, dish has been broken and re attach excavated from east java, please see picture for detail, size: 29 cm diameter.

An adorable pair of pottery figures of a cow and a chicken, dating Ming Dynasty China, c. 1500-1550 AD.

Size: The cow measure c. 10 cm in legnth.

Condition: Extremely fine for type and age, with uncleaned deposits of dirt. Finely preserved glaze with a nice gloss. Wear for type and age.

About Ming Tomb figures: Tomb figures, also known as mingqi, were funerary objects placed in tombs during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) in China. These figures were made of clay, w...