Antique Japanese 2-section isho tansu (clothing chest of drawers) made of Kiri (paulownia) wood, natural front drawers and red lacquer top and sides. The lockplates of every drawer are shaped as large open fans, and the corner hardware of each drawer are fan-shaped as well. The other hardware implements are decorative with pierced motifs.
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 33.5" L x 16.75" D x 40" H
Antique Vietnamese silver and copper inlay bronze censer incense burner with stand, 19th century, Nguyen Dynasty, Vietnam.
A compressed bulbous body raised on three short cabriole legs rising to a waisted neck under a galleried rim.
The exterior is inlaid with silver wire with three figures of peasants in the field carrying garden tools, and silver inlaid bands of bamboo branches separate the figures.
The bronze circular stand is supported by three scroll-form feet...
An Ai Kakiemon dish decorated with a repeating pattern of Hosoge, flowers of Precious appearance, which in this case would appear to be representations of auspicious Pomegranate fruits constructed from Ruyi, Acanthus style leaves and other disparate elements. The ring of Hosoge pierced by a circlet binding them together with a central motif of a gobenka...
Late 19th Century Chinese Green Glaze Belt Hook With Dragon
It is 4 inches (10.1 cm) tall by 0.9 inch (2.4 cm) wide. It is 0.1 Lb.
It has surface wears and scratches, firing cracks, black spots, and skip glazes (as seen in the photos).
Some of the photos were taken under the sun.
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Antique Chinese carved jadeite with hues of white and light green, with apparent areas of bright apple green. It is carved into a smooth cylindrical shape and would have been used as a thumb ring in archery. 19th century, Qing Dynasty era
Size: 1" height, 1.25" width, .25" thickness
An antique Japanese low Tansu with two full width Kimono storage drawers made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. Original Urushi lacquer finish and hand forged iron hardware with Warabite handles. Unique scalloped lock plates decorate the drawer fronts. Straight dovetail Japanese joinery with hardened wooden nail construction...
A rare Vietnamese Annamese 15th century blue and white bowl with dragon chasing flaming pearl motif, good condition with small restoration on the rim, please see picture for detail, size: 13 cm diameter, 8 cm height.
Japanese Cloisonne Dragon Vase Meiji
Description & Size: 12.7 x 10.16 cm (5" x 4") height & wide
Weight: 256 gram (9.03 oz)
Age: Meiji Period 19th
Material: Cloisonné & Brass
Original: Antique
Production: Handcrafted
This is a nice Japanese cloisonné made with a fierce 3-claws flaming dragon circling around its tail within a dark blue background...
Thai wood carving, carved as Naga under leaf-shape, painted with lacquer and golden colour, decorated with mirror-tiles, used for temple decoration.
The middle is carved as Dharmacakra surrounded by flowers and leaves. Dharmacakra (eight-sided pillar or the wheel of doctrine) is the symbol of Buddha's first sermon.
Age: Thailand, 19th Century
Size: Height 59.8 C.M. / Width 36.8 C.M...
Whimsical rendering of a high relief horse (uma) tied to a pine trunk. The horse is completely harnessed with its kura and abumi fittings. The finish is untouched showing signs of age and patina.
19th Century Edo Period (1603-1868)
Dimensions: 19 7/8" x 15 1/2" x 1 3/4"
This piece was excavated at the site near Hanoi, however the condition is very excellent, this type of tea bowl that had high stand, had been used at the court. This bowl has been used as a tea ceremony bowl in Japan. No repairs.
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Certification: written by Noriki Shimazu the famous researcher with Asian antiques in Japan.
Size: 12.3cm(D) 9.0cm(H)
Accessary; wooden box
Box (Kobako) in lacquered wood powdered with gold (nashiji) decoration representing Daruma (with cut eyelids), face in red lacquer (cinnabar), eyebrows in silver powder and transparent eyes (crystal, glass or mica?). Daruma stands in front of a circular opening in old cracked walls. Its silhouette stands out against a background of rich kinji lacquer. Daruma wears a meditation robe lacquered in relief (taka-makie) with gold dust...
A charming Chinese qingjiang rice pot, adorned with boys that was a popular theme and personal favorite of the Empress Dowager. Lovely soft colors with sharp details, this rice pot is worthy as a piece of hand painted art for decorative display. Dated circa 1900 and is without any damage, no chips, hairlines, etc. Measures: 7.5" x 7"
Antique Chinese soapstone carving of a seated arhat. Likely Pindola Bharadvaja sometimes called Ajita. Binduluoshe Zunzhe, the Long Eyebrow Arhat, Changme Luohan. This Pindola is the leader of the 18 Arhats and his long eyebrows represent longevity, seniority and leadership. In this representation he is also holding a small pagoda which is similar to another arhat but the long eyebrows identify him. Carved with intricate details and wearing robes painted in blues and reds...
Startled to enlightenment, this is a large Edo period figure of a Rakan (Sanskrit: Arhat), a Buddhist saint kozutsucarved in the Yosegi-zaiku method of joined blocks of wood. Originally covered in polychrome colors, much has grayed and flaked away with time, a fitting aspect of the image. He has glass eyes which seem to burn violently with realization. The image is 43 x 36 x 51 cm (17 x 14 x 20 inches) and is in solid condition. The head is removable, slotted into the body at the collar...
Thai stoneware light-brown glazed jar, traces of original remain in good condition.
Age: Thailand, Sansai Period, 15th century
Measurement: Height 28 C.M. / Width 20 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (Minor chips on mouthrim and 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.
This baby carrier is from the Miao ethnic minority of Qui Yang. Characteristic of the antique Miao baby carriers from this area, the surface decoration is composed of very tiny cross stitches which form geometric embroidery pattern which, to Western eyes, resemble snowflakes...
Nice and good conditions Vietnamese dish. 25 cm diameter.