Small iron in cast bronze, relief decoration in the traditional archaic style, exceptionally part of the handle is in jadeite. Usually these irons are simply made of bronze because they were utilitarian objects, which is why it is curious that this one has this precious contribution. The tip fits perfectly and seems to be well 'origin. It must be an iron used in an important family...
The cigarette holder is made of iron decorated with a damascened dragon in gold, silver and sentoku (copper alloy). On the reverse is represented Mount Fuji damascened in silver, at the bottom right the mint mark as well as the "24 carat gold" guarantee...
A marine ivory okimono, depicting a Ryu dragon fleeing upwards into the clouds passing under the arm of a character sitting on the tatami.
Signature 'Gekko (?) tō' 月古かたな engraved under the base.
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji end of 19th century.
Dimensions: 20 x 8 x 6 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
Bronze okimono depicting a player of the biwa (琵琶), a short-necked Japanese stringed musical instrument, portrayed in a sitting position.
Signature engraved under the base.
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji end of 19th century.
Dimensions: 15.5 x 14 x 12 cm. – Weight: 1.2 kg.
State of conservation: Very good
Ivory okimono depicting a Japanese farmer tying three daikon turnips with a rope.
The details of the farmer are finely engraved and sculpted, testifying to the artist's mastery.
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji end of 19th century.
Dimensions: 10 x 12.5 x 9.5 cm.
Ivory dimensions: 7 x 8.5 x 5 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
Kogo box 香合, incense and perfume holder, in polychrome enamels in the cloisonné technique with a turquoise background depicting a mandarin duck.
On the sides there are floral motifs of bamboo and lotus flowers. The turquoise background evokes the image of crystal clear waters and clear skies.
The interior is covered with an original fabric.
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji end of 19th century.
Dimensions: 3.3 x 6 x 4.5 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
Table screen composed of four cloisonné panels worked in the ginbari technique with translucent enamels on a red background decorated with polychrome irises.
The red background provides a contrast for the polychrome irises, which represent the rebirth and beauty of nature.
On the back of the screen the swallows are engraved on silver metal.
Origin: Japan
Period: Taisho-Showa 1920 ca.
Dimensions: 18 x 33 x 0.3 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
Bronze okimono from the Tokyo school, depicting a farmer with a basket, which contains seeds.
The farmer is represented in a working position, intent on sowing seeds.
Signed Seiya six within square reserve on the relief base.
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji end of 19th century.
Dimensions: 26.5 x 13.5 x 13.5 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
Ivory okimono depicting Hotei, one of the seven Sages of Good Luck.
He is depicted smiling and sitting on his sack, while he holds the stick. Next to him there is a child who hugs the end of the sack.
Signed Tomihiro under the base.
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji end of 19th century.
Dimensions: 5.5 x 17 x 4 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
Burmese wooden sitting boy.
Age: Burma, Early Mandalay Period, Early 19th Century
Size: Height 54 C.M. / Width 31 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
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Burmese wooden lotus Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base with gilded gold.
Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Size: Height 21 C.M. / Width 12 C.M. / Depth 6.7 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age).
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.
Rare Burmese wooden seated crowned Buddha, or sometimes known as 'King Buddha', wearing diadem-crowns and ornaments of king instead of ordinary monk's robes.
Crowned Buddha represents the Buddha's role as a universal sovereign.
Age: Burma, Ava Period, 16th Century
Size: Height 66 C.M. / Width 25 C.M. / Depth 19.5 CM.
Condition: Some expected degradation due to its age including old wears. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details...
A fabulous Rootwood stand of dark red hardwood with a web of interlacing root-legs beneath. It is 48 x 32 x 8 cm (19 x 12-1/2 x 3 inches) and is in overall fine condition, dating from the first half of the 20th century.
Rice bag made of fragments of hand-spun cotton with stripes, checks and katazome (stencil-resist-dye), all vegetable indigo and brown dye. The cord is hemp. The square cloth in the bottom is fine and beautiful katazome with "two cranes facing" motif. Kome-bukuro was used when people dedicated rice to temples or shrines. In excellent condition except for a few holes and mending patches. The latter half of the 19th to early 20th century. W:57cm, H:28cm, Bottom:30cm x 28cm.
19th Century Burmese Bronze Seated Buddha Shakyamuni
It is 18.5 inches (47.1 cm) tall by 8.7 inches (22 cm) wide. It is 8834 gram (19.5 Lb).
It is tarnished and has oxidation, pitting, firing holes, casting imperfection, chips at the tip of the ushnisha, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Pair of 1900's Japanese Bamboo Carved Vase with Figurine
Each is 14.9 inches (38 cm) tall by 6.4 inches (11.8 cm) wide. Total weight is 2.8 lb.
They have hairline cracks, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A sparse image of tiny boats, sails stretched with wind floating out off the coast by Shirakura Niho enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Enko Hobari (Sails Stretched in the Distant Harbor). Pigment on silk bordered in patterned cloth extended in beige. The scroll is 65.5 x 132.5 cm (25-3/4 x 52 inches). There is some toning to the silk typical of age, but is in overall fine condition...
Attractive bronze figure of Buddha seated on a double Lotus Throne and with a halo behind, Nepalese, c. late 19th.-20th. century.
Size: 25 cm. and quite substantial.
Condition: Good very fine, nice patina and intact copper seal in the base.
Ex. Danish private collection.
A rare and beautiful early Laotian Cuphrite bronze figure, c. 16th.-17th. century.
Fine archaic style with wonderful long slim hands and a fine expression.
Size: 17,5 cm. and 24 cm. incl. the nice old stepped base.
Condition: Extremely fine, lovely smooth surfaces and a deep chestnut brown colour.
Large Chinese Neolithic Machang Painted Pottery Jar
This large and impressive pottery jar was made over 4,000 years ago during the Machang Phase (c. 2300 - 2000 BC) of the Majiayao culture, also known as the Gansu-Yangshao culture, from present day Gansu or Qinghai province. The surface colour of the pottery varies in places, a result of uneven conditions during firing. It has a short neck with flared mouth, and two sturdy loop handles on opposing sides at the waist...
Large Chinese Neolithic Machang Painted Pottery Jar
This large and impressive pottery jar was made over 4,000 years ago during the Machang Phase (c. 2300 - 2000 BC) of the Majiayao culture, also known as the Gansu-Yangshao culture, from present day Gansu or Qinghai province. The surface colour of the pottery varies in places, a result of uneven conditions during firing. It has a short neck with flared mouth, and two sturdy loop handles on opposing sides at the waist...
Large Chinese Neolithic Machang Painted Pottery Jar
This large and impressive pottery jar was made over 4,000 years ago during the Machang Phase (c. 2300 - 2000 BC) of the Majiayao culture, also known as the Gansu-Yangshao culture, from present day Gansu or Qinghai province. It is quite "heavily-potted" and is fairly highly-fired. The surface colour of the pottery varies in places, a result of uneven conditions during firing...
Large Chinese Neolithic Machang Painted Pottery Jar (Repaired)
This large and impressive pottery jar was made over 4,000 years ago during the Machang Phase (c. 2300 - 2000 BC) of the Majiayao culture, also known as the Gansu-Yangshao culture, from present day Gansu or Qinghai province. It is quite "heavily-potted" with a smooth surface and is fairly highly-fired. The surface colour of the pottery varies in places, a result of uneven conditions during firing...
The box is made of iron embossed with a hammer, the forging work itself is admirable, it presents a particularity rarely encountered in works of this type, in fact the artist sculpted the trunk of the tree hollow in the iron and forged the branches in relief...
Rare Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on double lotus base.
Age: Burma, Ava Period, 16th Century
Size: Height 49.5 C.M. / Width 28 C.M. / Depth 18.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age).
Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
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18th Century Chinese Carnelian Agate Carved Miniature Boat with Figures on Wood Stand
The boat is 1.4 inches (3.5 cm) tall by 2.3 inches (5.8 cm) wide. The stand is 0.78 inch (2 cm) tall by 1.8 inches (4.57 cm) wide. Total weight is 72.5 gram.
It has inclusions, flea bite chips, cracks, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Antique Japanese Musha-ningyo doll of a samurai warrior, the hero Minamoto Yoshitsune. He is seated and wears an elaborate kabuto with dragon meadate. His quiver and arrows are strapped to his back and his two swords are intact. His clothing is made of silk brocade and his armor is metal and lacquer. His face is made of gofun (polished oyster shell powder), his features are finely painted and his eyes are made of glass.
Age: Edo Period (early 19th century)
Dimensions: 22 1...
19th century small Indian bronze votive sculpture of monkey god Hanuman with his hands in praying gesture in front of him, and his tail forming a loop behind him. Hanuman personifies ingenuity and faithfulness - his strength and courage helped Rama to defeat Ravana. Cast in Maharashtra, wonderful casting (see his body in strong S-shaped atibhanga flexion at the waist) and detailing, great patina. Height 2.5 inches.
Unusually small 19th century Indian bronze votive sculpture of Bhudevi with bare breasts and pink lotus (nilotpala) in her right hand. Bhudevi is the consort of Vishnu and personifies the earth. Excellent casting and detailing, modeled with grace and beauty, wonderful brown patina, in excellent condition for a votive piece. Height 1.65 inches.
19th century very small Indian bronze votive sculpture of seated Ganesha with his trunk to its left, and holding the elephant goad and battle-ax (parasu) in his rear hands, and sweetmeats in both front hands. Ganesha is the remover of obstacles, and thus is invoked before any new undertaking. He bestows good luck on his worshippers, and is invoked in marriage ceremonies and in some forms of Tantric worship. This Ganesha has his trunk turned to the left, and it is strongly advisable for worshippe...
19th century very small Indian bronze votive sculpture of Ganesha perched on high base, cast in the state of Maharashtra. Ganesha is the remover of obstacles, and thus is invoked before any new undertaking. He bestows good luck on his worshippers, and is invoked in marriage ceremonies and in some forms of Tantric worship. Nice casting, overall in great condition for a votive piece. Wonderful feel of age produced by obvious signs of wear. Height 1.66 inches.
Antique Japanese ceramic figure of a rabbit. Glazed with a crackle glaze. Recumbent from with head slightly turned. Details of eyes and nose in black and gray.
Age: Taisho Period (early 20th century)
Dimensions: 4 1/4" high x 8" long x 5 1/2" wide
Old Japanese Green to Blue Nippon Coralene Handles Vase with Roses Marked
It is 9 inches (22.8 cm) tall by 5.75 inches (14.6 cm) wide. It is 1.6 lb.
It has rubbing of gold, stains, minor missing beads, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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1900's Chinese Solid Silver High Relief Coins Pattern with Calligraphy Bracelet Marked
It is 3 inches (7.62 cm) in diameter by 4.25 inches (10.79 cm) in length when opened and 0.5 inch (1.27 cm) wide at the band. It is 44.2 gram.
It is tarnished and has surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base.
Age: Burma, Mon Period, 18th Century
Size: Height 38.5 C.M. / Width 18.4 C.M.
Height including stand: 45.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). 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.
A peaceful cluster of homes blanketed in snow by Shirakura Niho enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Kamo Sekkei (Kamo in Snow). This is likely an image from very close to the artists heart, he lived west of the Kamo River in Kyoto, and one can imagine this being one of the bridges spanning that river he has seen out on a winter day. Ink,Gofun & Light color on Silk bordered in light colored cloth. The scroll is 46.5 x 203.5 cm (18-1/4 x 80 inches) and is in overall excellent cond...
