This is a representation of Shotoku taishi (574 A.D.-622 A.D.), the young princely protector of Buddhism in Japan. At the age of twenty, he reorganized Japan by promoting Chinese Confucian and Buddhist principles. His well known "Constitution with 17 Articles" was the first written law of Japan. The articles begin by emphasizing the importance of harmony, which is still the foundation of the Japanese culture. The figure is from the Kutani kilns, 7 inches tall
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This exquisite casting head is a fine example of one of the most famous metalworking traditions in world history. The details on this head are stunning, from the splendid facial expression, to the detailed rendering of its formal crown. One can only imagine the true splendor of the old court of Ife.
The present head is an early 20th Century copy modeled after the great Yoruba center at Ife dating originally approximately 1100 -1450 A.D...
Chinese antique pair of rose wood arm chairs. Made of rosewood and carved with blossoming branches and birds. The back rest is carved in the shape of a vase with the branches emerging. The rounded arms of the chair are also carved with small vases and flowers. Republic Period c1920.
Size: 39 3/4" high x 25 3/4" wide x 21 1/4" deep.
An unusual dish of mokkogata “melon” form decorated with a central motif of Tojin, Chinese or possibly Korean or Manchu figures in a Temple landscape with Hexagonal panels depicting Chinese boys playing, “karako kigi-zu” set against a ground of tama, pearls, and fronds. The boys are equipped with various items including fans and drumsticks to beat the partially obscured drum or gong...
19th century Chinese Peking glass hair pin of classic shape. Glass perfectly imitates celadon jade both in color and finish, great patina, couple of tiny chips to edges, pleasant feel of age. Length 6 3/8 inches. Part of a small Massachusetts collection of Peking glass.
These very well carved and polished crabs are a late Meiji period product. They are about 4” wide, 2 ½” high and 1 ½” thick. Aside from some small old repair and hair line cracks due to their age, they are in great condition.
Chinese Five dynasties "Yue Yao" bowl. 14,5 cm diameter. Good condition.
A charming, characteristic neko tora tiger in the moon night. Painted with ink and light pigments on paper. Signed Ganku and sealed. It is attributed to Gan ku.
Ganku (1749–1839), was a leading Japanese painter of Kyoto and founder of the Kishi school of painting. He is famous for his paintings of tigers...
A rare Yuan dynasty covered tall jar with ribbed motif, good condition please see picture for detail. size: 10 cm height.
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Antique 18th century Japanese charming small scroll painting of a beautiful maiden riding a kirin (in Chinese, qilin). The mythical creature is part lion with the body of a dragon and the hooves of a deer. It represents good fortune, protection, prosperity, longevity and fertility. Beautifully painted in sumi ink and light colors on paper. Mounted on paper. Signed by the artist.
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Beautiful and Unusual antique Tibetan portable flint lock container. The "U" shaped brass body of a lidded box is chased and decorated with the "Wheel of Dharma." Backed with a metal belt loop used to fashion on ones belt. Container to store black powered and lead bullets for matchlock rifle.
19th Century
Size: 4 1/2" x 4" x 1 3/16"
Song - Yuan dynasty longquan celadon large plate with twin fish motif, good condition size: 21.5 cm diameter.
A beautiful Chinese Ming dynasty persimmon glaze jar. Ht. 7.8cm. Condition: no chip, no restore, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platform, please ask before ordering.
Inrô in gilded lacquer according to the takamaki-e, hiramaki-e and kirigane techniques, with five squares of a mountain lake landscape.
On the first side, there is a samurai on horseback, who is drinking from the stream. A servant accompanies him, his sword in hand. Next to the pine tree are the things they would have left behind...
18th/19th cent Indian. Man doing pennance by growing his fingernail through his hand. Persian 17th cent mount.
215 x 130 mm. Framed.
1900's Chinese Silk Embroidered Military Rank Badge with Lion
It is 11 inches (28 cm) long by 11.75 inches (30 cm) wide.
It has loose and missing threads, frayed edges, stains, discoloration, toning, and wears (as seen in the photos).
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Antique Japanese ceramic figure of the moon faced Otafuku. Her name was once Uzume and evolved into Okame which means "tortoise", a symbol of longevity. Otafuku or Okame is considered the goddess of mirth, a cheerful woman who's name means "abundant good fortune". A bringer of victory and success, she is good-natured, good-humored, good-hearted, generous, kind, serene, and patient. She is smart, strong-willed and competent as well as powerful enough to easily frighten away evil spirits...
Meiji (1868-1912) Pair Japanese Makuzu Kozan Studio Vase Chrysanthemum & Flowers Bamboo Weaving Basket Marked
They are 12 inches (30.4 cm) tall by 10 inches (25.4 cm) wide. The total weight is 17.6 Lb.
One vase has repaired (glued back) at the foot. One vase has chips at the underside of the lip. One vase has yellowing at the vase's opening. They have black spots, firing cracks, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos)...