A large and imposing bronze image of the Songzi Niangniang (‘The Lady who Brings Children’), a primary Daoist deity. Fine expression and details. Covered with a dark brown patina all-over. Ming dynasty, most probably Wanli period (1573–1619), a time when it is known that large number of Daoist images were made. ****H 38 cm. ****Condition: Generally very fine. Minor remains of cold gilt and colouring. One tip of a finger broken off.

Antique Japanese byobu screen painting in six panels depicting a scene of a pair of pheasants sitting on the branch of a weeping willow tree. Ever feather is painted with care as is every leaf on the cascading willow. Lichen grows on it's gnarled trunk and a river flows calmly by. New shoots of bamboo peek over a low lying gold mist and pink azaleas spring from the rocks near the water...

An antique Japanese 2 panel Byobu screen of a mounted Kimono from a Noh play. Embroidered picture of flying Phoenix birds with Paulownia and scrolling vines they use to build a nest. The Kimono is that of a young female character of high aristocratic nobility wearing it as a surcoat in summer. The double Paulownia would represent a marriage as its theme. It is shown hanging on a Tazuna rope. The background is a silver leaf with a vermillion lacquer frame...

Egyptian turquoise shabti depicted mummiform with tripartite wig and false beard. The big edgy head with faint features.
The barely visible hands crossed over the chest with no implements or basket. Flat back.
Turquoise faience with unglazed areas on the sides and on the head.
Related to items 5.3.4.82-93, pl. 78, pp. 218-219 in: Hans D. Schneider. Shabtis...

Miniature shrine, or zushi, with figure of Bishamonten, carved in wood.
Bishamon stands on a demon that is lying on a rock. In his left hand he holds a pagoda and in the right a short staff or stick. Behind his head a gilt metal flaming mandorla. The garment of Bishamonten is decorated in gold paint, the crown and mandorla made of gilt copper.
The inside of the doors decorated with waribishi (diamond) pattern...

Height approximately 19.5 cm. Width approximately 15 cm. in good condition.

1900's Chinese Jade Carved Box

The box is 0.9 inch (2.4 cm) tall by 2 inches (5 cm) in length and 3.4 inches (8.7 cm) wide. It is 133.2 gram

It has inclusions and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1900's Chinese Silver Enamel Jade Ring Amber & Jadeite Carved Beads Pendant Necklace

It is 37.2 inches (94.5 cm) in inner circumference by 22.8 inches (58.1 cm) in length. The pendant is 2.9 inches (7.4 cm) long by 1.55 inches (3.9 cm) wide. He jade bead is 6.3mm- 11.9 mm. The amber bead is 6.3 mm- 13.2 mm. The jade ring is 16.4 mm- 19.2 mm...

1900's Japanese Bronze Mixed Metal Shishi Koro Signed

It is 8.7 inches (22 cm) tall by 9.2 inches (23.3 cm) wide. It weighs 2665 gram (5.9 lb).

It has oxidation and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1900's Chinese Flambe Oxblood Porcelain Hu-shaped Vase

It is 10.15 inches (25.8 cm) tall by 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide. It is 5.1 Lb.

It has been repaired at one ear. It has small chips at the bottom rim and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Fine hand-modeled amphora with ribs on either side of the belly. False cord decoration impressed on the ribs and at the join to the straight neck.
The handles span from the slightly flared mouth to the shoulder...

A Very Rare/Fine Korean Hanging Scroll with Signs of Long Life-19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. “Symbols of Long Life” A hanging scroll painted in ink and mineral pigment colors on silk with forms of nature associated with longevity, including peaches of immortality, mushrooms, crashing waves, a crane in flight, distant mountains and a red sun before rolling clouds. It’s in very good condition, it measures 156.2 x 45cm (61.5” x 17.75”) painting only, or 191cm x 58...

Antique Chinese pale green and white jade vase. Carved in trapezoidal form tapering downward to a narrow base. One side is carved with a religious text and ribbon floating with a bat and clouds. Below a lingzhi mushroom sprouts from the rocky ground. The other side is carved with a waterfall over a rocky outcropping. The vase stands on a small carvedvhardwood base.

Age: Possibly Qianlong Period (1723-1795)

Dimensions: 6 1/2" high x 2 1/2" wide x 1 1/4" deep (7 5/8" hig...

Antique Japanese byobu (screen painting) depicting a tiger. Standing in a bamboo grove, he looks upwards towards the gathering storm clouds. Bamboo leaves start to blow in the wind. Nearby a small stream crashes over rocks. The tiger and the dragon are often seen together in Japanese art. The tiger represents the wind and the West while the dragon represents water and the East. In this painting the tiger looks back over his shoulder up at the gathering clouds in anticipation, expecting t...

Unusually large late 19th century wooden netsuke of a fish. Perfectly captured essence of the creature, pretty much actual fish size, beautifully carved fins, excellent rendition of its head. The material is sakura - cherry tree wood. Extraordinary done large inlaid convex eyes with dark and light horn and underlying gold foil producing superb live effect. Himotoshi goes through its mouth and under its cheeks, wonderful patina, very pleasant to hold. Superb sculpture. Length 8 1/16 inches (20.5 ...

Antique Chinese figure of Quan Yin. Revered as the goddess of mercy and compassion she stands holding a strand of prayer beads in her hands. Her sweeping robes are decorated with scrolling details and her hair is arranged on top of her head. Also considered the goddess of beauty, her name in Sanskrit is Padma-pani (Born of the Lotus). In Japan, she is called Kannon. This figure is carved of wood and lacquered a deep red.

Age: 19th Century

Dimensions: 18 3/4" high x 9 1/...

Antique Japanese cast iron figure of Bishamonten, chief of the Four Heavenly Kings and guardian of the north. Dressed for war, he stands on the back of an evil spirit. He holds a club in his right hand in association with his role as guardian. In his left hand, he holds a small pagoda representing the divine treasure house alluding to his association with wealth and good fortune. This sculpture is signed by Sekino Seiun (1889-1947)

Bishamonten is also sometimes called Tamonten,...

An antique Japanese Urushi lacquer Kimono tansu made of Suginoki (Cryptomeria) wood. 6 drawer configuration with bottom two drawers used for Kimono fashion accessory storage. Drawer lock plates feature Paulownia design family crest (Mon). Straight dovetail joinery with hardened wood nail construction. Double set of side carrying handles.

Contemporary uses include using it as a daily dresser drawer or a linen storage cabinet.

Age: Meiji Era (1880-1890)

Dimensions: 35 1/2"...