A pair of antique Japanese lacquer presentation processional boxes finished in original Urushi. Constructed of Hinoki (Cypress) wood it was made for both strength and to make it light in weight. The tops each have a hook style hinge on one side and a clasp on the opposite side where a cord or a lock would have kept the contents secure. The interior is lacquered and the floor contains two rings which were used in conjunction with a cord to secure the valuable content from shifting about...

The front side was carved with a high relief of a scholar and his horse under a tree. The back side was carved with a scene of a scholar sitting on a boat. Jadeite stopper and solid silver spoon. Size: 7cm high. Condition: Very good.

1800 - 1850. Each side decorated in iron-red with Zhong Kui, on one main side the bearded, wild-eyed "Demon Queller" is shown dressed as a warrior and brandishing his sword, on the other main side he is shown dressed as a scholar and holding a closed folding-fan in his right hand. Daoguang period. Coral stopper. Size: 6.5 cm high. Condition: very good.

The bangle is carved with two dragon heads confronted on a 'flaming pearl'. The stone is of three colors. Size: 7.5 cm diam. Condition: good condition otherwise bought AS IS. Please see pictures. Provenance: San Francisco Bonhams Auction.

Late Ming Dynasty or Early Qing Dynasty wine pot or teapot. The cylindrical body moulded with a simulated ribbon applied with a chilong-shaped handle and spout, the cover surmounted with a knop in the form of a small coiled chilong, covered except for the recessed base with a creamy white glaze. Size: 15.8 cm high. Condition: excellent condition. No chips, hairlines, cracks, or repairs.

A "宣" seal mark on the bottoms. Size: 12 cm high, 12 cm long, 4 cm wide. Condition: Excellent.

Size: with stand, 24 cm high, 12 cm long, 6.5 cm wide. Condition: three broken spots. Please see pictures.

Size: 25.5 cm high, 11.5 cm long. Condition: came without its cover.

Size: 24cm high, 14cm diam. Condition: Very good. Some lacquer loss on the rims. Please see pictures.

Diameter approximately 33 cm. The glaze is thick. More pictures are available. In good condition.

A good Chinese Song dynasty Ding ware shard with character "Guan". Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please ask before ordering.

Diameter approximately 32.5 cm. There is a soft chip at the rim. There are two hairlines at the base. More pictures are available. In good condition.

Diameter approximately 13 cm. More pictures are available. In good condition.

An antique Japanese 2 section Kyoto Mizuya Tansu (kitchen chest) made of Hinoki (Cypress) and Keyaki (Zelkova) woods. Constructed using mortise and tenon Japanese joinery and hardened wooden nails. Original hand made iron hardware with Hirute handles. Side ribs accentuate the exterior design and add strength and durability for years of lasting enjoyment...

A large pair of temple foxes carved from granite. The Inari foxes come complete with separate plinth bases. This pair of Kitsune (foxes) is finely rendered with ears pricked back, tail upright, with paws and hinds seated on its bases. The stone Imari foxes have bryophyte moss growth which is now dormant...

Antique Japanese woven basket for fruit and ikebana. Wide and round form with low walls made of plated split bamboo. The gnarled and twisted bamboo branch handle makes this a wonderful example of the "wabi-sabi" philosophy which celebrates natural irregularities. Comes with a signed tomobako.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 12" high x 16 1/2" wide

Japanese antique rectangular kesa or priest/monk's outer vestment cloth. The silk brocade of this kesa is a pale orange color and finely woven with colorful designs of dragons in clouds. The silk is Imperial Chinese, as shown by the five clawed dragons. Lined with dark blue silk.

Often described as a mantel or robe, the kesa is worn draped diagonally over the left shoulder and under the right armpit...

Pair of dramatic Japanese large bronze candlesticks. Each candlestick depicts strolling vines with blossoming flowers on all sides. Small detail are seen down to each petal. The bronze nail head is in great condition and could easily support large candles an be used once again.

Taisho Period (Early 20th Century)

Dimensions: 24 1/4" High x 9 1/2" wide