This is tsutsugaki Fireman shirushi hanten coat in Edo period(1603-1867). It is very impressive hanten of the design of the dragon. The material is seems to be hand spun in thick indigo dye cotton. It is very beautiful.It is made of hand-spun and hand-woven and natural indigo dyed cotton. There is a stain. There is no damage. It is very good. size:88cm x 127cm (34.6" x 49,8")
yuan dynasty longquan celadon dish decorated with fine molded twin fish. covered with nice green celadon glaze. Dish in good conditions, no chip,no crack, and free from any restorations. except one kiln fault at the rim (please see on the picture). 12cm diameter.
Superbly Decorated Chinese Famille Rose Teapot of small size. Very finely painted with a scene of a reclining couple and a female attendant, the reverse with hanging flowers within a floral gilt scroll on a grey diaper ground. Yongzheng C1722/36. Height 10.5cm, Length 14.5cm. Condition: knop restored, section 3.0cm by 0.8cm restored to flange of lid. No other cracks, chips or restoration.
Circa 1750. A very beautiful and petite vegetable tureen. This is just gorgeous, with bright colors and well painted florals, all of which is beautifully intact. The only damage is the one handle has been re-stuck. The other details to mention is very minor frits along the outer edge of the lid, which is a common production fault with Chinese porcelain in the first couple decades of the 18th century, other than that this tureen is in excellent shape...
A very beautiful Tang Dynasty jar with a pale greenish and slightly bluish glaze effects. This very ancient Tang artifact (681-906 A.D.). is in excellent condition with no hairlines or noticeable damage. Lid and stand included, both which are antiques in their own right. Authenticity is guaranteed. It measures 31.75 cm high or 12.5" high.
Up for sale is a very large antique chinese purple ground brocaded with lotus, vines, and butterfly, executed in gold-wrapped thread ( Look silver from pictures ) silk tapestry, there is a seam in the middle; backed with light orange silk brocade with cloud pattern. Overall in very good condition. Please ask if yo uhave any question or need a close-up pictures.
Measurements: 52.5" x 81" ( 133cm x 207cm ).
A beautiful 19th C. Chinese hard wood stand, very heavy 700g. It has two tiny hairline cracks please see the photo, otherwise it's in very good condition. D:19cm
Original 19th century Thai painting on canvas showing a group of people. Beautifully mounted in pink silk and in a gilded frame under glass.53 x 45 cm overall size. Good condition.
This Chinese early 19th century blue and white plate is 8” in diameter and 2” high. It depicts a fruit with leaves in the center; a floral design covers the side and the back. Aside from some blemishes due to the firing and three small chips on the back rim, it is in fairly good condition.
Wonderful rare Japanese fully articulated dragon, made of silver with gold eyes, Myochin School, underside of his signed Myochin, comes with black lacquer stand, Meiji/Taisho Period. minor repair work (some pins have been replaced).
Size of dragon: 31" long x 10" high
Large Thai painting on thick card with gold showing Buddha flanked by his 2 chief disciples Sarriputta and Mogallana.
Image 64 x 50 cm. Undated, estimated to be late 19th century. Areas of old restoration in background. In silk mount and gold frame under glass.
In bhumisparsa mudra (calling the earth to witness). Carved in hardwood, then lacquered and gilded. H. 52 cm. Condition: wonderful original condition with expected age wear.
Provenance: Dutch private collection.
This an exquisite Satsuma tea jar from Ryozan. The gold work and painting are examples of his best workmanship. The piece is in excellent condition but the original lid is missing and this lid has a repair. It was used to help this great piece display better. Maybe some one out there has a better lid for the great piece. It stands 6 inches tall.
Small altar comprising of a statue of Green Tara sitting in regal repose on a lion, with a small statue of a worshipper on her lower right side, the whole group surmounting an elevated throne on four legs with, at the back, a large mandorla on the upper side of which stands a small Buddha in relief. Ancient inscription at the back of the mandorla (see photo). Bronze, with green and reddish patina in the recesses. India, 16th century or earlier. Height: 5 1/8" (13,4 cm)...
Beautiful Japanese bronze figure of a seated Jurojin, the god of wisdom and longevity. He is seated holding a fan and leans on a recumbent deer. Wonderful lines and use of color patina. Signed Tokumitsu. Taisho Period. With hardwood stand.
Size: 8 1/2" high
A beautiful old Chinese shiwan mudman holding a bowl in excellent condition. H:16.5cm
Fine Chinese Blue and White Yuhuchunping decorated with a mountainous landscape in a lakeside setting. 19thC. Height 22.5cm. Condition: perfect.