This is the one in the middle of Edo period. (1603-1867) Tsutsugaki textile of very valuable museum class. Tsutsugaki textile of museum class Rare It used it in the buddhist temple at the ceremony. Please look at the leaf of the lotus. The expression of the technology of the shadow is very wonderful. Moreover, it is very difficult to express the picture only of this in hemp. It is because hemp is not dyed easily. Tsutsugaki to make good use of this advanced exact technology is very rare...

Ca. 1700s

This two-part buckle is formed with a dragon head clasp on one piece, and the other is slotted for hooking under the dragon's head. Each has a central medallion cast in low relief of a double gourd “magic elixir” bottle. Both pieces are finished with a stylized bat motif. The underside of each has two attached pieces to receive the belt. Much gilding remains on the fronts, though worn. The reverse of each is ungilded and has old natural patina from use...

A beautiful Japanese hand-embroidered silk wall hanging with a scene of two elegantly fighting roosters. Each one surrounded by nicely detailed dandelions and chrysanthemums. Forbidden stitch work used in the center of each flower. Pine tree branches overhang the scene with interesting fine detail. The bottom left is embroidered with a red jar bearing artist's signature.

Early Meiji Period (1868 - 1912)

Size: 70" H x 45" W

Charming round monochrome vase with gorgeous rich oxblood/cranberry colored small speckled glaze. Lip has slight white ring, adding character to this small decorative piece.

18th Century (Qing Dynasty)

Dimensions: 3" High X 4" Diameter

Just superb Edo Period zen buddhist travelling altar or zushi. The rounded contoured roof and the outstanding metal work on the door and hinges indicate a high level samurai or retainer. Thick black lacquer and fine gilt on the inside. The roof dates the piece to late edo period c. 1860. The altar on the inside has 2 pillars and a cross beam with painted buddhist symbols. Request shippng quote. (H:12"; W:8")

Nice Qing Dynasty blue and white bowl. Nice glaze and cobalt blue ! 2 very short nearly not visible hairlines to the rim, minute rim fritting. D : 4,75 inc.

Qianlong Export Famille Rose Tureen
Date: c...

Four pieces of 19th C. Chinese hand painted Canton enamel dishes with deep blue ground and flower motif, with some repaired to each dish(Please see the photos). About W:16cm, W:13cm Sold to Portland.

Exceptionally rare baby blanket from the Tujia weavers of Longshan County, Hunan Province, China. I have been looking for one of these for years and this is the first complete blanket I have ever found, albeit the lower two border panels come from a different piece. This incorporates the unique white tiger motif (see enlargement #3) which is believed to give the baby protection. For the Tujia the white Tiger is a totemic ancestor deity...

Probably 1800s

This two-handles stoneware vase's body is covered in a creamy slip glaze which is carved through with a peony design to reveal the light brown clay body. The entire vase except for the foot is covered in a very thin clear glaze enriching the tone of both slip and body. The light brown clay body is exposed on the footring and base. A small amount of burial earth adheres to the foot and base. It is in good condition.

Height: 8 in., Diameter: 4 ¼ in.

A large amount of works made in INDOCHINA,for example Skhothai, Annan,Burma was exported to JAPAN. They were very prized as tea ceremony goods among the domination and the similar green glazed jars are transmitted from generation to generation, This jar was excavated in 20th century and　selected as mizusashi at tea ceremony in Japan and exhibited at the Simabara castle in 1987. SIZE: 13.3cm(D) 12.3cm(H) ACCESSORIES: cover made by Japanese lacquer wooden box

Late Edo Period (1850 - 1868) Bronze Incense Burner Sculpture of a Duck, Japanese symbol of faithfulness and light. An exquisite expression of Japanese bronze craftsmanship of the finest quality. It exhibits a rich dark patina. A Japanese bronze classic. An important acquisition for a bronze collector. 13.75 inches, (35cm) tall. From a widely renowned and published collection that has been exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum and Japan Society.

On offer is this exquisite old Chinese bronze Buddha, made in the early 19th century during Qing Dynasty.

Good expression, great details! Most of the original gilt is still conserved.

A real good addition to any Asian collection. Marked on the bottom.

Size: 8 3/4'' height, 2,8 lbs weight.

Exceptional and very important Edo period chawan by legendary master potter Hirasawa Kuro (1772-1840), a famous Samurai and potter who produced tea ceremony ware for the Tokugawa clan in Nagoya. His work is rare and mostly exhibited in Japanese museums.

The bowl comes with the original silk shifuku and its antique fitted lacquered box...

A lidded Japanese ewer for serving saki or wine. The white porcelain pot is decorated with cobalt blue and then foliage and friezes were applied using red, green, and gold enamels. The cover has a flattened knob, and is decorated so as to match the body of the vessel. The kettle's body measures about 5 1/2"h x 6"d (with handle 7 1/2"h)(with spout 7 3/4"w), and dates to the second half of the Edo Period. The condition of the ewer is very good with no damage or repairs...

Spectacular 19th century Chinese Export solid silver bowl made in Hong Kong by silversmith Cumwo. The hand pounded double rimmed bowl is finely designed with iris flowers and cranes embossed all around. Bowl sits on a smooth pedestal base, central monogram MBS in a raised circle on the front, Makers Mark and characters on base. Measurements: 6.75 dia. x 4.25 h.; Wt. 400g; Condition is excellent.

Painting on Egyptian pottery is not very common before the New Kingdom (1550-1069 BC), but appears often in the late 18th Dynasty. This blue-decorated pottery was first recognised on a bigger scale at the palace of king Amenhotep III (1388-1351/50 BC)...

Antique Japanese bronze koro (censer) in the form of the trickster, Tanuki. In this depiction, Tanuki takes the form of a monk with a wide hat on. Fine details of his fur and vines of grape leaves wraps around him (fittingly as Tanuki is fond of wine). The leaves on the vine and on his hat are made of cloisonné in various fall colors. There is a raised cartouche on the bottom. The hat can be removed to put incense inside the Tanuki container...