Beautiful pair of Chinese 17th/18th century display cabinets, made with a combination of dramatic hardwoods. Two upper shelves are bordered by decorative carved panels. Two drawers sit above a hinged pair of doors with roomy storage inside.
Provenance: Pvt. Collection Zentner Family
Size: 71.5" height, 30.75" width, 17.5" depth
The nobori banners, carps, warrior's Yoroi and Kabuto helmets, samurai dolls and swords were all a part of the display used for Boy's Day (renamed Children's Day) on May 5th in Japan. They reflect the parent's wish (at the time that they were made) to inspire their sons in manliness, discipline, bravery and the honor codes which are associated with them.
Originally, Nobori were used on the battlefield to identify the troops; some were to show the warriors where their taisho (general) was...
Large antique furoshiki (Japanese wrapping cloth), aizome Japanese indigo dye decorated in sashiko stitches on four corners. 57 1/4" x 61 1/4"
Beautiful art work of Tosa Mitsutoki* embroidered with a theme from the Noh play "Takasago" on an antique fukusa, a Japanese gift cover. The signature, seal and other characters are embroidered. To find a signature on a fukusa from this period (late Edo) is very rare; in fact, I have never seen one. The characters (at the bottom left side) read "e-dokoro azukari" which is the title for the head of the Imperial Painting Bureau...
3 Perfectly matching octogonal blue and white Chinese KANGXI or YONGZHENG Period wine or liquor cups. Early 18th Century. All 3 have a central medallion with an open lotus flower and scroll. The outside is equally decorated with delicately hand painted lotus scroll work and flowers. The rims have a nice diaper border. Condition: very good, no chips, hairlines nor restorations. Size: 2 3/4" ( 7cm.) diameter x H. 1 3/4" (4.5 cm.). Very rare to find 3 matching pieces!
Wooden Buddha subduing Mara sitting on tapered Lotus Flower Throne, red and gold patina, Lanna 19th Century, Thai, good condition, size: H.17cm x W.10cm x D.6cm, 19th Century
This is a large, hammered bronze offering vessel from the Yunnan Province in China. It likely dates to the Song Dynasty (906-1279 AD). For a nearly identical example see “Offering Vessels of Yunnan” by Michael C. Teller, TK Asian Antiquities 2004, p. 53...
Superb Crackle Chinese Yixing Teapot Marked
Description & Size: 8.25 x 12.7 x 8.89 cm (3.25" x 5" x 3.5")
Weight: 180 gram (6.34 oz)
Age: 20th Century
Production: Handcrafted & Etched
This is a uniquely designed crackle Chinese yixing teapot in brown clay. The crackle is creatively designed by individual etched & carved into the clay. The teapot has a diminutive & upward spout with bull ring attached to the lid finial...
Meiji(1868-1912) Japanese Wood Lacquer 5 Layers Inro with Bamboo & Wood Boy Netsuke
It is 3.3 inches (8.5 cm) tall by 1.85 inches (4.7 cm) wide. The netsuke is 1.85 inches (4.7 cm) tall.
It is in good condition with no repairs except peeling of lacquer, a gold leaf is loose, chips, and hairline cracks at the netsuke (as seen in the photos).
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Rare pair of large size "Muang Tint De" wooden Nats with high quality gilding from Burma. Can be sold separately. Good condition, size: 24" (61 cm.) x W. 11" (28 cm.) x D. 8" (20 cm.)
Porcelain decorated with floral sprays on the center, glazed base. PERIOD : Early Ming (1400-1487 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 20 cm wide. CONDITION: one hairline, small chips to the foot rim; free from restoration.
Height approximately 16.8 cm. In good condition.
Height approximately 16.3 cm. In good condition.
Mid-size stoneware jar for storing tea leaves or other.
Brown stoneware with white inclusions and a green splash of natural ash glaze. Slightly widening from bottom to shoulder, with a short more or less straight neck with everting lip.
Japan, Momoyama – Edo period, 16/17th century.
Height 12 ½ inches.
Excellent condition.
A Chinese Song Dynasty cream glaze pumpkin shape small vase
A Chinese Blue & White Copper Red. Height approximately 45.5 cm. There are 2 chips at the rim. In good condition.
Thick antique cotton futon fabric, Aizome Japanese indigo dye and the design is drawn in Tsutsugaki paste regist. Color Loss. 49" wide x 61" long.
Chinese Yixing Teapot w Gold Mounted & Signed
Description & Size: 9.52 x 12.7 x 8.25 cm (3.75" x 5" x 3.25")
Weight: 174 gram (6.13 oz)
Age: 19th Century
Production: Handcrafted & Forged
This is a rare & beautiful Chinese yixing teapot handcrafted in red clay with mounted solid gold rim & spout. The finial on the lid is however mounted with brass cover. The teapot is well balance in the hand...