This is Indigo dye Stripe cotton syonai-sashiko noragi Long vest textile of the Meiji era(1868-1912). The sashiko hand stitch is beautiful by very small width.The lining has a little discoloration. However, it is very good condition. It can enjoy both sides. size:83cm (32.6" )

Antique Japanese hirado ware white vase with base. The vase is a beautiful white color. The simple shape is accented with dragon shaped handles on either side. The work is done by the kiln of Kanzan Denshichi (1821-1890). Kanzan was trained in Koto ware in Shiga by the order of Ii Naosuke. Later in 1871 Kanzan establishes an imperial kiln producing table ware for the Imperial Household. Signatures on the bottom reads: Dai Nippon Kanzan Sei, (trans: Produced by Kanzan of Dai Nipppon)...

Beautiful carved jade toggle of miniature chimera on top of gourd surrounded by vines. The jade stone shows natural orange striations and is shaped like a pebble with intricate carved details. Age: Qing Dynasty (18th/19th Century). It measures 2.75" by 1.25" by .6".

Chinese porcelain vase beautifully decorated with birds and flowers in "Qianjiangcai" style - a popular porcelain painting style during the second half of 19th century to the first 2 decades of 20th century. This late Qing dynasty vase is in excellent condition - the only flaw is a chip inside the foot rim. Height: 5-1/8"; width: 6".

Chinese gilt and enameled export porcelain plate, 18th century period, brightly decorated with birds, butterflies, insects and flowers. Size; Diameter of this fine plate is 8 inches, in very good condition.

An unusual large Kangxi platter. Kangxi objects tend to be over decorated and don't leave any free areas of clean porcelain. This platter has a modest decoration and showing a big are of clean porcelain and it's beauty. The decoration gives a "modern" timeless expression. Condition: Good condition. Rim frittering exists with connected short hairlines. Nothing effecting the impression of the platter...

Antique Japanese Yonezawa area keyaki lacquered box with sugi frame. Wrought iron handles with iron backings and a locking mechanism on the bottom drawer. Original condition, Beautiful glowing finish

Meiji Period (1868 - 1912)

Dimensions: 18" wide x 14.25"deep x 17.25"tall.

Burmese wood carving with lacquered and gilded gold.

Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Size: Height 113 C.M. / Width 123 C.M. (size excluding stand)
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.

Pair of Japanese byobu screen paintings, each with two folding panels, painted with views from a bamboo grove, painted in mineral colors and ink on a pale silvery ground, the subtle beauty of a flowering morning glory vine peeks through the bamboo leaves in the upper right corner of one of the paintings, new bamboo shoots rise up, put together the two paintings give the distinct feeling of actually being in a beautiful bamboo grove...

19th Century Chinese Gilt Bronze Dragon Belt Buckle with Jadeite & Tourmaline

The overall measurement is 4.2 inches (10.7 cm) long by 0.9 inch (2.4 cm) wide. The jadeite range from is 20.8 mm to 34.9 mm long by 11.3 mm to 15.6 mm wide. The tourmaline is 9.4 mm long by 6.76 mm wide. It is 41.5 gram.

It has rubbing of gilt and surface wears and scratches. The jadeite and tourmaline have inclusions and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos)...

A Chinese jade carving of a mythical beast and cob on its back. The stone is of medium celadon hue with a few darker spots as seen in the images, the quality of the carving is fine and detailed, especially in the head area. Images 4,5,6 show the closest colour match to the actual carving. size: 3 inches ( 8 cm ) maximum length. age: 19 C. condition; excellent, natural stone flaws on the underside of the animal.

Lovely pair of mixed metal quail on a black lacquered table. By the acclaimed master metal worker, Seifu. Signed and in excellent condition. In original paulownia box. Ask for shipping quote. H:8" x W: 15".

Beautiful antique Japanese Imari pair of gourd shaped dishes with blossoming cherry tree design. Seal in blue on the bottom. Age: Late Meiji Period. Size: 6.5" length x 5" height.

Beautiful antique Japanese Edo Period Imari Large Octagonal Bowl Decorated with scenes of rural sea side huts. Inside there is a large kirin in swirling clouds. Wonderful patterns of chrysanthemums, blue underglaze with orange, green and gold details. Seal in blue on the bottom of bowl. Age: Late Edo Period (1803 - 1817). Size: 12" diameter x 4.375" height.

Exquisite antique Japanese fluted Imari vase with special scallop edge and containing intricate patterns of flowers, scrolls, hu-birds and geometric designs. This beautiful vase is of dark blue underglaze with gold, red and orange-red overglaze. Underglazed foot has orange clay body. Flowers are painted in red and highlights of gold. Age: Edo Period (c. 19th century) Size: Diameter: 6.5" Height: 11.75"

An amethyst snuff bottle in pebble shape, the outside carved in relief with birds among twigs. Moderately hollowed. The stopper en suite, in the form of a bird, spoon made of bone. Condition: few rough areas and tiny chips. Dimension: 7.2 cm high.

A beautiful late Qing Dynasty famille rose porcelain jar with lid in excellent condition. Marked Kangxi but late Qing dynasty. H:14cm Sold

Height: 30.5cm (12.2 in)
Width: 16cm (6.2 in)

These extraordinary Sumida Gawa vases have a red ground with leaf-shaped moulding wrapped around the surface. Thick earthy-coloured flambe glaze cascades down from the rims and over branch-like double handles. The decoration is made up of 6 individual characters on each vase in humorous situations, monkeys on one vase and people on the other...