Antique Chinese bronze censer deeply incised with designs of protector dragons and magic pearls in the clouds above a river. Round, squat form with wide mouth. The bottom has a 6 character Xuande mark.
Cartouche Ming Dynasty - most likely 19th century
Dimensions: 7 1/2" wide x 2 1/2" high
Antique Korean porcelain vase with blue underglaze design of the great dragon protector and the magic pearl flying in the clouds. Baluster form with high neck.
Ceramics are a form of popular art during the Joseon Dynasty. Examples of ceramics include white porcelain or white porcelain decorated with cobalt, copper red underglaze, blue underglaze and iron underglaze...
Height: 18 cm (7.2 in)
Width: 7 cm (2.8 in)
Satsuma vase; hexagonal in shape; two main panels of figures in rural settings; additional scenic panels decorated with sepia colour tones; raised gilt and enamel features throughout; some wear to gilding; good condition
An antique Korean Bundaji (bedding chest) made of Elm, Genko and dense Pine woods. Likely commissioned to be made and presented as a wedding present for a married couple it features its original brass hardware filled with a multitude of auspicious symbols. The five gourd hinges represent fertility and wealth. The double cabbage design represents a harmonious marriage...
Wooden nyoi (ruyi in Chinese) scepter, an implement used by Buddhist priests during a ceremony or during formal preaching. Carved naturalistically in the shape of a lotus bud on a long stem with a lotus leaf wrapped around the stem. Rose wood or sandal wood. Made in two pieces.
Japan, 19th century.
Length 13-1/8 inches
Tiny chip at leaf edge. Fine condition.
This is Japanese vintage indigo dye cotton and kasuri ikat sashiko boro noragi Thick jcaket of It is a big noragi.
There are finely detailed fine stitch sewing by hand.
It can enjoy both sides.
Although there are slight dirt, discoloration over many years, it is not noticeable
It has no damage.
They are not disturbing, and as a whole it is in very good condition.
noragi jackat can be worn wearing easily like a light jacket or cardigan according to clothes such as shirts and blouses, ...
This is a Japanese antique indigo dye cotton asamai-shibori Charming & Rare design of edo.
Very handy and thick handspun & natural indigo dye cotton.
This is an indigo-dyed cotton squeezer made in Asamai during the Edo period. The pattern is a four-step change pattern. The "Hat" and "Umbrella" patterns that are familiar to the general public in Western civilization were adopted from the city.
I think it caught the eye in the Asamai area of Akita Prefecture...
Late Meiji - early Taisho ceramic netsuke of a chestnut. Bizen ware made in Okayama Prefecture - one of the Six Ancient Kilns of Japan, characteristic fine brown clay. Wonderfully realistic depiction of the object, nice wear and patina, in excellent condition. Height 1 1/16 inches.
"Silver" hallmarks on the bottom of the saucers. Cups have gold-plating interiors. Probably Meiji Period.
Size: Saucer: 8.5 cm diam. Cup: 5.2 cm diam.
Condition: Very good. Some oxidized wear.
Japanese woodblock print mounted as a scroll. Showing Amida in the Pure Land
Ink on paper with printed surroundings, wooden rod at top and bottom. Title at top and bottom.
Overall size 122x61 cm. undated,estimated to be early 20th century. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.
Chinese Green & Black glaze Dragon Gourd Vase,Circa 1900's
It is 8.6 inches (22 cm) tall by 4.15 inches (10.6 cm) wide. It is 1.9 Lb.
It has firing bobbles, skip glazes, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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19th Century Chinese Tourmaline Carved Persimmon Pendant Necklace
It is 15.8 inches (40.3 cm) in inner circumference by 10 inches (25.4 cm) long. The pendant is 1.4 inches (3.6 cm) long by 1.2 inches (2.9 cm) wide. It is 16 gram.
It has inclusions and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A Chinese antique white jade belt hook in the form of a bearded chimera surrounded by tendrils of mist. The chimera's dragon-like body is carved atop an elegant and traditional belt hook form.
Age: 18th century.
Dimensions: Height: 1.5" Width: 1" Length: 3.75"
A set of archaic stone carvings were rarely found in pairs.
Obviously excavated from an ancient noble people's tomb, the pairs was used as protection guardians...
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Image of 'Hotei' (God with a potbelly who is one of the Seven Gods of Good Luck) enshrined for long years in a kamidana (household Shinto altar), Edo period (1603-1868), Japan. Made of wood but turn to be more solid like a stone due to such mature and aesthetic fumigation as is. approx...
Japanese Buddhist reliquary made of gilt bronze and crystal in a miniature lotus lantern or stupa form. The sarira, or human pearls, are delicately displayed in the central portion of the reliquary through a crystal cylinder. Two types of sarira are divided between two levels, with three smaller yellowish churira on top (originating from the liver) and two larger, whitish sharira (originating from the head) on the lower shelf...
Late 19th century wooden netsuke representing a theatrical mask of Ko-Omote - for information on this character representing young women see NETSUKE MASKS by Bushell, p. 103. Excellent crisp detailing, wonderful slight smile, beautiful warm patina. Height 2 1/2 inches.
Late 19th century wooden netsuke representing a theatrical mask of Shakumi - for information on this character representing women who are demented or hysterical with grief see NETSUKE MASKS by Bushell, p. 106. Excellent crisp detailing, wonderful pensive expression, beautiful warm patina. Height 2 7/16 inches.