This Bamboo container possibly tea caddy of Qing Dynasty, nicely carved with a picture of deer. "luk" in chinese cultue symbolizes success in officialdom for a scholar or for Mandarin, also meaning high officialdom and accomplished achievement in community or as an aspiration in service to the Empire. The Calligraphy "chin chung pau kok" means contribute and serve the nation with all u have eg. skills, knowlegde, loyalty and etcs. Estimate to be from 19th century or earlier...
Original woodblock print by Helen Hyde entitled "Baby Talk". One of her most famous prints. The print has "Copyright 1908 by Helen Hyde" printed within the lower left hand oval border. Fine impression and color. The title, "Baby Talk" and the print number - 178, are written in pencil. There is also the number and 64281 written in pencil below the lower middle border. The paper measures 21" wide and 13 1/2" tall. The print measures 18 3/4" wide by 12" tall.
Pair of (1868-1912) Meiji Japanese Satsuma Vase with Geisha & Child Marked
They are 6.1 inches (15.9 cm) tall by 2.5 inches (6.3 cm) wide. They are 0.7 Lb.
One vase has been repaired at the shoulder (glued back). The other vase has rubbing of gold and paint and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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This is a wonderful set of Japanese bridal kanzashi (hair ornaments) from the Meiji to Taisho period, late 1800s to early 1900s, made out of tortoise shells. We assume that this kanzashi was decorated with the auspicious emblem, a phoenix bird in paulownia tree, with some elements (leaves, flowers and birds) altered to the family of the bride. It has an aura of nobility and power. The family crest on the box is three ivy leaves...
Beautiful Japanese altar tansu with gilt lacquer floral motifs along many front drawers, each with a mokko style handle. Two sliding doors line the top with gold ocean scenery. Two hinged doors with gilt inlay court figures bear the signature seal of the artist. Behind the two doors are three nishiji lacquer drawers with wonderful gilt fish and octopus surrounded with shells. The interior of each door is also in nishiji lacquer with gilt lacquer boats...
A most delicate hand painted KANGXI (1662-1722)octagonal blue and white porcelain wine or liquor cup. The exterior of the cup has 8 panels with delicately rendered flower motifs, whereas the center medallion depicts a charming scene with pagodas, trees and a seascape. Condition: very good, no chips, cracks, hairlines nor restorations. Size: 2 1/2" (6 cm,) diameter x H, 1 1/2" (3.5 cm.)
A Chinese 'famille rose' porcelain jar and cover, painted in enamels with dragon medallions and stylised bats within ruyi lappet border. Height: 23 cm Width / Diameter: 23cm , 19th century, proabably Guangxu.
This a Sung Dynasty Qingbai Granary or Funerary Vase in Good conditon except some glaze degradation and glaze peeling, some minor minute chips, please enquire for more details and happy browsing our store, thank you very much.
Kangxi Period (1662-1722) Chinese Blue and White Porcelain tea or liquor cup depicting slender ladies dancing "Long Elizas". Size: 6 cm. diameter x H. 3.5 cm. Nice condition, high resonance when tapped, tiny rim chips (flea bites), otherwise no hairlines, cracks nor repairs.
A Japanese leather tobacco pouch with pipe case (kiseruzutsu) and ojime made out of stag horn. The pipe case is finely carved in relief with an eagle on a pine branch above a waterfall; the ojime is engraved and decorated with a key fret design; the pouch with a patinated copper clasp modeled as a frog. All and all, it feel muscular (large) and detailed with quality. Pipe sold separately (Listed, item # 1036417). Meiji period (1868 - 1912)...
Japanese Silver Bowl Chrysanthemum Marked & Signed
Description & Size: 8.63 x 15.87 cm (3.4" x 6.25") height & wide; Weight: 354 gram (12.48 oz)
Age: Meiji Period; Production: Handcrafted & Hammered
This Japanese silver chrysanthemum bowl is wonderfully handcrafted by a master during the classical Meiji Period c1910'. The silver bowl is constructed on a double walls design & crafted with raised rim in a form of a chrysanthemum flower petals...
Chinese pair of bronze censors in the form of detailed fu dogs with inlaid carnelian and jade decorating the bodies. Their heads are hinged so that incense may be placed inside and the smoke will billow from their mouths.
Size: 6.5" length, 6.25" height
Height approximately 15.2cm. 2(two) holes have been repaired. In good condition.
This is an old Japanese silk obi. The style of the obi is called Chu-ya (day and night) obi – it’s made with two different fabrics sewn together. As the name suggests, two sides of the obi can be worn for totally different social functions. Both sides are absolutely beautiful on this obi.
The front side of this obi is subtle but quite tasteful...
This is a truly rare and fabulous Satsuma Vase. It was made for the Japanese Imperial family. It has been in a private collection for decades. On one side all the blossoming flowers have raised relief enamel work. The gold detailing on this vase is as fine as we have ever seen. Unique glossy deep green ground on each panel. The blue Interspersed among this gilt decoration are the Imperial 16 petal Chrysanthemums and Kiri Mons. The footed base also exquisitely decorated heavily in gilt designs...
JAPANESE SATSUMA TEA POT w FESTIVAL Signed
Description & Size
13.97 x 6.35 cm (5.5" x 2.5") height with & without handle
16.51 x 15.24 cm (6.5" x 6") wide with & without spout
Weight: 388 gram (13.68 oz)
Age: Meiji Period 19th, Production: Handcrafted
This a beautifully crafted Japanese Satsuma teapot design with a tripod legs & meticulously painted with a festival celebration...
The idea of a Fukusa gift cover comes from the old Japanese tradition of gift presentation...
The pine, bamboo and plum blossoms are all auspicious motifs found in nature. The evergreen pine symbolizes the strength and devotion of men; plum blossoms are the purity, subtle beauty and inner strength of women. Bamboos are often used to describe the personality of men and women; for example, a person being as straight (honest) as bamboo, it could also mean flexible (bendable) to a large extent. When pine (matsu, SHO), bamboo (take, CHIKU) and plum blossoms (ume, BAI) are put together, they a...