Beautifully symmetrical granite stone buddhist stupa. Late Taisho Period Ca. 1920. excellent condition. Ask for shipping quote. H: 17" by W: 41/2".

This piece had been imported to Japan in 14th century by "Tenryu-ji ship", and so called "天龍寺青磁 Tenryu-ji celadon" in Japan. It has peony pattern carved at the inner and outside surface, and fretwork pattern at the inner rim. Certification: by Noriki Shimazu the famous researcher with Asian antiques in Japan. YouTube movie/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynYiOqpdoVE Size:15.7cm(D) 8.7cm(H) Publication time limit : Feb.28

MAD POETRY BY SHOKUSANJIN

Hanging scroll with such unstrained and refined calligraphy of 'Kyoka' (lit. 'Mad poetry' - Humorous style of Japanese tanka poetry with joke or irony or satire / ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ky%C5%8Dka) by a late Edo-period Japanese poet, 'Nanpo Ohta' (1749-1823 / ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%8Cta_Nanpo) aka 'Shokusanjin' (lit. 'Copper mine man'), circa 1810-1823, Total: approx. 35 x 181.5cm (13.77 x 71.45in)...

Japanese antique black and gold lacquered kanban (shop sign). Decorated with unusually beautiful calligraphy advertising cosmetics with words like 艶 tsuya "luster/gloss/sheen" and 白粉 Oshiroi which literally means "white powder"; the powder foundation worn by kabuki actors and especially by geisha and their maiko apprentices...

Antique Chinese small dish carved of rock crystal in the form of a circling dragon. Subtle ghost-like inclusions in the natural, clear quartz. Beautifully detailed. Among Chinese symbols, the dragon represents the most powerful symbol of good fortune, the symbol of cosmic Chi (energy).

Age: Republic Period (1912-1949)

Dimensions: 4 1/8" long x 3 3/8" wide x 1" high

17th Century Kangxi Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Censer

It is 5.4 inches (13.7 cm) tall by 9.6 inches (24.4 cm) wide. It is 4.7 lb.

It has been repaired (painted over hairline cracks). Its lip's rim is also filed. It also has skip glazes, dark spots, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Antique Japanese cast iron tetsubin (kettle for heating water for tea). Made with a tall handle and bell-shaped body. Raised shells adorn one side with a raised abalone shell on the other. The intentional casting of rough edges adds a natural beach-like appearance. The lid is also made of cast iron.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 11" high (including handle) x 7" wide x 6 1/2" wide

1909's Japanese Nippon Porcelain Coralene Fully Beaded Bowl with Louts Flowers Marked

It is 4.72 inches (12 cm) tall by 7.28 inches (18.5 cm) wide. It weighs 1.7 lb.

It has a hairline crack at the lip and a small chip close to it. There are several small spots of missing coralene beads. It also has surface wears, rubbing of gold, and yellowing at the bowl's interior (as seen in the photos).

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Chinese painted pottery panel of musician drummer, with original pigments remaining.

Age: China, Song Dynasty, 10th - 12th Century
Size: Height 27 C.M. / Width 14.1 C.M.
Size including stand: Height 40.8 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adhering (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground)...

This is a Japanese antique old beautiful natural hemp Roll textile.There is very little dirt, but there is no damage. Size: Length: 7m 90cm (311inch) Width: 36cm (14.1inch).

This is a Japanese antique nature indigo dye hemp & cotton thick Roll textile.It is unused roll textile with beautiful natural indigo color. Size: Length: 17m70cm (696.8inch) Width: 36cm (14.1inch)

This is a Japanese antique natural thick hemp roll textile.Slight discoloration in 2 places and a stain on the edge of the roll. No damage. Size: Length:5m 50cm (216.5inch) Width: 36cm (14.1inch)

This is a japanese antique indigo dye thick hemp katazome Plaid long Roll textile. It is a handspun & natural indigo dye katazome. There is no stain.There is no damage and it is in very good condition. Size:Length:1143cm(37.49ft) / Width: 33cm(12.9inch)

This is a japanese antique Indigo dye katazmome thick hemp long roll fabric, hand-spun thick hemp long roll fabric. There are no stains and damage and the fabric is in very good condition. Size: Length: 848cm(27.8212 ft) / Width: 36cm( 14.1inch)

This is a Japanese antique indigo dye thick hemp katazome Stripes long fbric. It is a handspun & natural hemp. There is no stain.There is no damage and it is in very good condition. Size:Length:300cm / 118.11inch Width: 36cm / 14.1inch

Japanese antique wood block print of the sumo wrestler, Unryū Kyūkichi (Unryū Hisakichi) with beard and wearing a keshō-mawashi (ceremonial apron-style belt). Unryū Kyūkichi was in the makuuchi league since 1852. Name used from 1850-1865. He retired in 1865. Signed by Kōchōrō Toyokuni ga and date seal between 1851-1853. Framed print.

Age: Edo Period

Dimensions: Framed 19" high x 14 1/2" wide. Image: 13 1/2" high x 9 1/8" wide

Japanese antique wood block print of the sumo wrestler, Tsuneyama Gorojin wearing keshō-mawashi (ceremonial apron-style belt). Gorojin was in the Makuuchi league since 1843. Name used from 1842-1856. He retired in 1859. Print by Kuniyoshi Utagawa and dated 1852 (year of the Rat) or 1853 (year of the Ox). Framed print.

Age: Edo Period

Dimensions: 20" high x 15" wide (framed). Image: 14 1/4" high x 9 3/8" wide

Big, oval shape bamboo flower basket, Hanakago, with a large mouth for use in important, large flower arrangements. *Material: smoked Madake bamboo, rattan, lacquer...

A pair of antique Rajasthan architectural fragments of warriors on horseback against foot soldiers. Hardwood mounted to a removable stand. Some loss to the carvings.

Age: 18th C

Approximate Dimensions Each: 9" Wide by 17" High by 4 1/2" Deep

16th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquered Bronze KwanYin Buddha with Multiple Arms

It is 6.6 inches (16.8 cm) tall by 6.3 inches (16 cm) wide. It is 1548 gram.

It is missing one arms and has broken fingers, missing hand held accessories, peeling of lacquer, rubbing of gilt, firing holes, oxidation, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A Small Famille Rose Benjarong Cosmetic Pot and Cover. The ribbed vessel decorated with various butterflies flying among flowers. Chinese 19thC. Height; 2 7/8″ (7.5 cm) Condition; fritting to the rim of the cover

Small cast iron tea-pot. One side is decorated with lotus flowers, the other side is without any decoration. The spout is doubled in bronze, the handle is in copper as well as the lid which has a decoration of small rounds in light relief of different patina, perhaps formerly gilded. The grip button is in silver plated copper and shakudo. It is likely that this type of jug was also used for alcohol as specified on the invoice issued by the seller in Kyoto which dates it to 1850...

A set of rare and complete Burmese silver manuscript (KAMMAVACA) made from thick cloth coated with gold and lacquer in nice condition. It was written in the Pali language using Burmese script. The square letters were written in thick and black cinnabar lacquer. This set has 16 leaves and 2 wooden covers made from teak wood. Each leave was inscribed on both sides with illustrations of deity figures from Hindu-Buddhist mythology on some leaves...

This is a Japanese antique Boro noragi indigo dye hemp Meiji (1868-1912). The indigo dye hemp fades with use is very charming. size: Length 75cm (29.5inch) sleeve to sleeve 123cm (48.4inch)

1900's Chinese Flambe Glaze Porcelain Vase with 2 Ears

It is 10.62 inches (27 cm) tall by 11.4 inches (29 cm) wide. It is 6.6 Lb.

It has glaze crazing, skip glazes, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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18th century or earlier unsigned iron Japanese sword tsuba depicting four scholars and an attendant boy in a bamboo grove. Nicely designed piece with copper, bronze and silver inlays with gilding, old deterioration to both top and bottom part, but the design and detailing is there - see their faves and robe patterns. Great example of early work. Height 3.14 inches.

Height: 5.5 cm (2.2 in)
Width: 5 cm (2 in)
Depth: 1.9 cm (0.8 in)

Good quality Chinese cloisonne opium box; decorated with auspicious objects over a jintai blue enamel ground; no losses; good condition

Width: 5 cm (2 in)
Height: 1.7 cm (0.8 in)
Weight: 89 gms

Fine Chinese Paktong ink box with silver inlaid script to the top and an individual wandering through a rural landscape on the base; each cartouche is encircled with double silver rings; lovely patina; good condition

Chinese Song dynasty longquan celadon washer bowl. 12,7 cm diameter. Good condition.

Rustic Thai ox cart wooden wheel with stand.

Age: Thailand, 19th Century
Size: Diameter 58 C.M. / Thickness 4.7 C.M.
Size including stand: Height 88 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.

Chinese Song dynasty longquan celadon washer bowl. 12,3 cm diameter. Good condition except single hairline.

Chinese Song dynasty longquan celadon washer bowl. 9 cm diameter. Good condition except single hairline.

Chinese Song dynasty longquan celadon washer bowl. 12,8 cm diameter. Good condition.

Chinese Song dynasty longquan celadon washer bowl. 12,7 cm diameter. Good condition.

Chinese Song dynasty longquan celadon washer bowl. 12,8 cm diameter. Good condition except very small chipped at the rim.

Chinese Song dynasty longquan celadon washer bowl. 13 cm diameter. Good condition except very small chipped at the rim.