A pair of fireman's globes made of indigo dye cotton with sashiko (quilting) with cotton yarn. Used but in good condition. 19th to early 20th century. W:16cm, L:43cm
The Finely Cast Bronze Stupa, with 4 seated Buddha Figures facing the 4 cardinal directions. The Buddhas, seated in decorated niches. The Stupa decorated with floral patterns, various animal figures. Each Buddha figure flanked with kneeling adornants. 13th Century AD, Angkor Bayon period. Estimate value: $5000 - $6000 Measurements: Height - 36cm (14 In) and 16 cm (6,5 in) Provenance: US Private collection...
Rare Goryeo Dynasty (14th century) Korean antique celadon glazed stoneware bowl with short flared walls with clouds and circle lines in white.
Provenance: Japanese private collection
The beautiful example of Goryeo stoneware with the charm of Korean old pottery.
Similar inlaid bowls can be found in Cleveland Museum:
https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1918.448
https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1924.135
Size
Width approx...
A pair of Indonesian lamps comprised of wood temple carvings and Mica shades that were later added. The faces have carved leaves while the eaves have leaves that cascade down.
Age: 19th C
Dimensions of each: 16 1/4" Wide by 22" High by 9 1/4" Deep
Excellent early Edo example of old Karatsu ware shouldered (Katatsuki) tea caddy attested by renowned art researcher and collector Katsura Matasaburo (1901-1986).
Katsura Matasaburo is a pioneer of old Bizen ware research...
Excellent light tea bowl fired in the Busan kiln which was run by the Tsushima feudal clan in the middle of the Joseon era (17c)...
Red Raku Chawan made by Ennosai Tetchu Soshitsu (1872-1924), 13th generation head of the Urasenke tea school...
Suna-Gohon (sand is added to the clay) tea ware was fired at the Japanese consular office in Busan in the early Edo period (1603-1868) and sent to the Tokugawa family and other daimyo. The kiln was closed in 1718.
Size
Diameter 13.3cm
Height 8cm
In good antique condition.
There are minor cracks, old gold lacquer and foot repairs.
Supplied with modern wooden box.
Rengetsu Otagaki (1791-1875) was Buddhist nun who is widely regarded to have been one of the greatest Japanese poets of the 19th century.
She was also a skilled potter and painter and expert calligrapher and adorned her ceramics with poems written in her unique calligraphic style.
The cup style and the age of the glaze is consistent with authentic Rengetsu work.
Size
Diameter: 5.8 cm
Height: 4.3 cm
Condition
The cup has a crack but it is not a probl...
Rare plate decorated with a relief design representing two intertwined Citipati dancing together on a lotus. Gilt copper, fine patina. Tibet, 19th century. Height: 39.4 cm. Very good condition.
Antique Chinese marionette puppet depicting an opera character. This nobleman is dressed a red silk robe embroidered with a golden dragon and raised lotus. A Shou (longevity symbol) is embroidered in gold on his chest. He stands on tall carved wooden shoes and has long white silk sleeves. With custom metal stand.
Age: Qing Dynasty (circa 1900)
Dimensions: 19 1/4" high (on stand) x 9" wide x 8" deep
Statue of Duowen Tian Wang, the Heavenly King of the North, elaborately dressed, wearing a diadem, holding the end of a ribbon with his left hand and a Buddhist scepter resting on a lotus in his right hand. The statue is standing on an square pedestal. The piece was originally lacquered, painted and gilt. Part of the lacquering is flaked, revealing the bronze oxydation. The statue was cast in China during the early Qing Dynasty, in the 18th century. Height: 37 cm. Very good condition.
Very rare man’s ceremonial tunic from the Chin ethnic group, probably Falam Township, Chin State Myanmar. I would consider this an antique heirloom blanket between 1910-1940 finely woven from hand spun cotton thread and natural dyes. This incorporates the classic Chin diamond twill weft pattern as well as double side embroidery. W: 128cm/50.5in and L; 189cm/74.5in. This only one from this Chin group I have ever managed to collect...
Height: 19 cm (7.7 in)
Width: 9.5 cm (3.9 in)
Quality pair of Chinese porcelain sang de boeuf vases; oxblood glaze with a fine crackle overall; minor scuff marks; good condition
An elegant Chinese Qing dynasty brown glaze bottle with shinny glaze and beautiful glaze effect. Sticker is glued at the bottom to stand the bottle straight. Ht. 18cm. Condition: chipped mouth rim and foot rim, no restore, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please inquire before ordering. Duration of shipment may take up to a month due to the pandemic.
Antique Japanese pair of rare black lacquer dowery tansu for clothing. These fine lacquer cabinets would have held folded clothing and been carried to a brides home containing her dowery of fine textiles. Hinged doors open to reveal 4 shelves inside. Hardware includes 5 hinges on each door, corner bracing, handles for carrying by hand and by pole, and large lock plates all of which are incised with scrolling floral details and made of bronze...
Silk embroidery on woven silk and velvet representing a Bijin at her toilette. Copying a famous print by Utamaro. Painted details.
Good condition, no restaure. It is rare to find this kind of textile, especially reproducing a print.
Wooden frame.
Total size: 37 x 85cm
Japanese art work around 1900.
A Very Fine Korean Jade Butterfly Norigae Pendant-19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century.
It’s rare antique norigae(노리개) pendant. The pendant of knotted silk cord with some gilt-metal wiring, silver ring & wire, engraved gilt-metal blossom, coral bead and a carved jade butterfly as seen in photos.
It’s in very good condition without any piece lost but some surface wear and a light discoloration as shown.
It measures total Length Size Approx.: 12.5”, Jade Size App...