All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1700 item #1309502 (stock #2992)
A dish decorated in a Chinese literati style with a composition featuring principally a scholar’s refuge, Ting (Chinese), Teshi (Japanese ) beneath a rather curious gnarled tree with fan like foliage, presumably a Pine, and an auspicious ruyi (lingzhi) cloud pattern. This cloud motif, unki-zu, is essentially Chinese, xiangyun, relying on the homophone yun, yun, cloud, which sounds like yun, good luck or fortune, combined with Tian, heaven, so signifying heaven sent good luck...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1900 item #1309547 (stock #TRC1555)
This lovely Ido-gata shaped chawan has very nice asymmetrical balance highlighted by extensive and skillfully applied kintsugi gold repairs...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1700 item #1309554 (stock #0248)

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Another beautiful chawan from our familiy collection: square cylinder shaped (hanzutsu) tea bowl made of light, fine, unrefined Mino clay, with a flaring mouth in shape of a half pipe.

Shape and style make it appear contemporary with the late Oribe bowls. The expertly thrown body is covered with the typical black oniita engobe inside and outside - with the exception of the bottom - over which a white, feldspatic Shino glaze has been poured...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Sculpture : Pre 1900 item #1309555 (stock #0249)

Large and well hand carved Chinese wooden statue of Confucius from the Qing Period, around 1850.

It is made of one piece of wood and has a fine red laquer and rests of gilt color. Very nice display item!

Confucius was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history.

The philosophy of Confucius emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1492 item #1309616 (stock #635)
Well potted porcelain jarlet, decorated in underglaze Cobalt blue with Ruyi-shaped panels , divided by Pendent Tassels encircling the body. Ming Dynasty, Yongle Period ( 1403 - 1424 ). Diameter : 7,5 cm. H : 5,9 cm. Condition : Perfect.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1920 item #1309657
Beautiful antique Japanese Saki Ori vest made out of cotton reinforced with hemp stitching. Areas of indigo with red stitching have an effect to appear purple. Sashiko-stitched inset in the shoulder traditionally added to strengthen this part of the garment. Trim and hems are in flat indigo cotton. This type of vest was intended to be used in the mountains, for cutting and carrying wood for household use for charcoal...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Earthenware : Pre 1920 item #1309729
Zentner Collection
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Antique Japanese large oribe bowl with cream crackle glaze, short basket style handles with bright blue-green glaze dripping down the sides of the bowl, designs of wavy lines and dots along the rim, bold floral patterns on the interior, swirling pattern on the foot. A truly beautiful piece. 19th century. All original condition. Size: 7.25" height, 15.5" width
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1920 item #1309730
Antique Japanese Solid keyaki (elm) low tansu from the Yonezawa region. The top long drawer has an iron locking plate in it center, incised with bamboo leaves, and two sliding doors below. Very heavy solid original piece. 100% original condition and finish. Meiji age (1868-1912) Size: 18.75" height, 34.25" width, 16.25" depth
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pottery : Pre 1492 item #1309766 (stock #0250)

Here is another stunning chawan from our collection - one of the oldest available chawans in the world, already exhibited in a museum and published in books!

Nogime (hare's fur) Tenmoku tea bowl from the Jian Kilns - made in the Northern Song Period. This is one of the first tea bowls in Japan, which came together with the first tea from China. More than 1000 years old!

Little refined iron bearing clay, with iron oxide, thrown into the typical tenmoku shape...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1920 item #1309767 (stock #pd867)
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Wonderful unusual round bronze suiban or ikebana flower vessel from the late Taisho Period c.1920. Subtle silver inlay fence and small flowers in relief. Excellent condition, no dents or cracks. 10" diameter and stands on tripod legs 2 1/2" tall. Ask for shipping quote.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1920 item #1309785 (stock #TRC1557)
Know more for his works of powdery-blue celadon, on occasion Sozan also produced fine white porcelains as well. This delicately-crafted porcelain kashibachi (sweets bowl) is one such example. Displaying a wonderful low-relief vine and leaf pattern on a backdrop of nearly eggshell thin ivory-white porcelain—this is a rare and interesting composition by Sozan I.

Suwa Sozan I (1852—1922) was born in an area of what is known today as Ishikawa prefecture...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre 1700 item #1309803 (stock #2893)
A fine Chinese bronze Gu, beaker, form flower vase of elegant elongated form cast with geometric, principally leiwen patterns, with zoomorpihic elements based on a Shang precedent. The design here largely adapted from examples to be found in the famous Song catalogue “Xuanhe Bogu Tu”, notably one example with two opposing worm like creatures incorporated in the central band of decoration. The casting is of excellent quality with a good patina...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Furniture : Pre 1920 item #1309984
Large Chinese hardwood burl stand with a beautiful, asymmetrical shape with plenty of knots, crevices, and holes. Beautiful original piece and wonderful woodgrain. Makes an excellent stool. 19th Century Size: 13" height, 17" width, 14" depth
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Baskets : Pre 1920 item #1310217
Exceptionally beautiful Japanese basket for ikebana (art of flower arranging). The handle is made with natural burl Cherry branch. The body is globular with large woven bamboo and a wide, flat rim. Perfect condition. Taisho Period (circa 1920's) Size: 18" height, 9.5" width
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1837 VR item #1310290 (stock #636)
Well potted porcelain body, decorated in an very nice underglaze Cobalt blue with Chrysanthemum and Cloud scrolls. The enameled iron red ground is over the glaze. Seventeenth century or later. Diameter : 17,2 cm. H : 6,4 cm. Condition : Perfect. Provenance : Old south German collection. As a reference please have a look at : Sothebys New York, Important Chinese works of Art, 17 – 118 March 2015, Lot 268
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1920 item #1310298
Antique Japanese book of 24 delightful woodblock prints, all with beautiful ladies in kimonos in various court scenes. The book can be read front or backwards and is covered by woven blue fabric with orange flowers. Most likely a gallery collection from the meiji period. Size : 9.5" x 7" x 1"
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Dolls : Pre 1900 item #1310459 (stock #0673)
Spectacular and dramatic Japanese Bunraku Puppet of a Sambaso dancer, rooted in myth, religion, and rituals performed at Shinto shrines and the imperial court, rituals aimed at conjuring up the gods. Has articulated eyes, mouth and arms making an array of wonderful expressions. He is holding his bell rattle, wearing a silk costume and a lacquered hat, presented on a classic Bunraku Puppet stand. 25.5 inches (65cm) tall.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre AD 1000 item #1310460
A Han dynasty bronze hu vase. Raised on high, cupped foot. The body cast with three grooves bands around the circumference and below the girth. Another three grooved bands (one smaller) above the girth. Two mask handles with loose rings (original to the vase) on opposing sides of the shoulder. One larger grooved band under the rim. Condition sound with the vessel of solid casting, no active rust and good patina...