Antique Samurai drinking vessel with red lacquer and wooden stopper in excellent condition. The hand made cord tassels complete the set.
Dark old patina due to its age enhances its historical beauty. The sake gourd was a common attribute of the Samurai, it was traditionally attached to the waist by a cord.
In Japan, gourd or "hyotan" is a symbol of good luck or success.
Symbolic belief of gourd in Japan has existed for a long time...
Lovely old Afghan Turkmen chuval/torba (door or floor cushion section) wool on wool weaving, all natural dyes circa 80 years old. Minor restoration around the edges but over all very good condition with an intricate pattern. Dimensions 120cm x 39cm.
1930s Japanese carving of an ivory bird floating on a wooden pond. Wonderful crisp realistic carving, excellent painted highlights, very nice stand with wave patterns. Old stable crack along its side, otherwise in great condition. Bird length 2 inches, stand length 3 inches, total height 1.6 inches.
Old song bird catcher from the Minang people of Central Sumatra. I bought this in Padang in 1988 and it was already old at the time, so I can date this to about 1950. A classic honey trap, right out of the KGB spy book. A hot and seductive female bird is placed in the back of the cage and when a dumb male bird comes along and lands on the perch in front this will trip a peg that will cause the net in the front to come down and now he is caught. See last two enlargements...
Small Indian deity cast in bronze with dark patina depicting the dancing god Krishna holding in one hand a butter ball. From a Swiss lady's private collection. Condition: patina, little traces of usage. Dimension: 11.8 cm high.
1930's Japanese Satsuma Vase with Flower Marked "Kinkozan"
It is 4.9 inches (12.5 cm) tall by 3 inches (7.6 cm) wide. It is 0.5 lb.
It has surface wear and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A masterpiece painting by Shirakura Niho showing every aspect of his pre-war fame, lurid washes of color, wispy figures, a dreamlike allure, and hints at continental scenery. Here the foreground is dominated by a thatched hut, beyond which we see a single hazy figure twisting up in a narrow doorway beside twisting trees all like smoke rising to the sky. It is performed with ink and pigment on silk bordered in brass colored satin with rosewood rollers...
Auspicious painting depicted Jyuseki, Bamboo, and Reishi sacred mushroom. Painted with ink and pigments on silk. Signed Shuseki and sealed. It is dated as in 1922.
Juseki is an abbreviation for landscape stone, which means a stone that is a scaled-down version of the natural scenery, a stone that resembles a certain shape, or an abstract stone that evokes intimacy and an elegant imagination that is difficult to describe...
Antique Indian miniature painting of Shrinathji, the 7-year-old manifestation of Krishna. He stands on a small platform with an umbrella over his head. A married couple offers food and drink. The architecture of the house is wealthy with intricately painted details. In the distance, clouds form. Undoubtedly this is a scene from one of Krishna's many stories...
Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Satsuma Hexagon Vase with Dragon & Phoenix Marked
It is 10.7 inches (27.4 cm) tall by 8.26 inches (21 cm) wide. It is 7.9 Lb.
It has minor rubbing of gold, surface wears, and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A pair of Cambodia rice cutters.
Age: Cambodia, 20th Century
Size of cutters only: Height 26 - 34.3 C.M. / Width 42 - 48.5 C.M. / Thickness 3.5 - 3.7 C.M.
Size including stand: Height 47 - 74.4 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to their 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.
1930's Japanese Satsuma Earthenware Millefleur Flowers Punch Bowl Marked Gyokuzan 玉山
It is 5.1 inches (13 cm) tall by 12.2 inches (31 cm) wide. It is 6.7 Lb.
It has minor rubbing of gold, minor stains, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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An antique Japanese transom (Ranma) made of Hinoki (Cypress) wood. Hand carved image of a crouching tiger moving with stealth and grace in a bamboo forest. Pronounced wood grain adds depth and movement to the image.
In Japan, the Ranma was placed above the Fusuma doors to provide air circulation in both rooms that it shared...
Antique Japanese root wood hibachi. Natural form with lovely burl and curling rim. The bottom has Japanese sumi ink writing, most likely a dedication.
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 5 1/4" high x 10 3/4" long x 8" wide
Rare mask of Mahakala, cast in great detail, with a fierce expression, the head surmounted by a crown of skulls, the open mouth showing fangs. Iron with polychrome paint. Tibet, early 20th century. Height: 17 cm. Width: 17 cm. Painting partly flaked, some oxidation, oitherwise very good condition.
Antique Indian Kangra School miniature painting of Annapoorani Amman. A scene where Annapurna (the goddess of Nourishment and a manifestation of Parvati) seated on a throne, gives food to her consort, Shiva. The story goes that Shiva challenged the need for all materialistic things including food...
1930's Japanese Satsuma Incense Burner Koro with Samurai & Geisha Marked
It is 5.1 inches (13 cm) Tall by 4.7 inches (12 cm) wide. It is 0.9 Lb.
It has minor rubbing of gold and paint, flea bite chips at the finial and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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1930's Japanese Satsuma Miniature Vase with Monk Figures Signed
It is 3 inches (7.6 cm) tall by 1.3 inches (3.5 cm) wide. It is 43.8 gram.
It has rubbing gold, stains and surface wears (as seen in the photos).
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