All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1920 item #1215287
Antique Japanese bronze hibachi decorated with dragons and chickens. The chickens have their wings spread as they give the illusion they are flying out of the body. The dragons walk across the body of the vessel. There are three small feet with incised scrolling designs. It measures 9" tall, 13" wide at the mouth, 18" wide from handle to handle. Meiji period, 1868-1912.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Enamel : Pre 1920 item #1125480
Beautiful Japanese small cloisonne box with opening cabinet doors, one exterior drawer and two interior drawers, all covered in intricate silver wire cloisonne, back and sides as well as top are also decorated with cloisonne, designs of birds in trees and charming flower design on interior, top has phoenix and handle, stands on little feet, beautiful gold plate with intricate incised details, interior of each drawer is padded and lined with dark blue velvet...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Dolls : Pre 1920 item #1016758
This is an old mitsuore ningyo (triple jointed doll) from the Meiji period (1868-1912) or possibly earlier (late Edo period). The body of this doll was made with the Ikkanbari method. In this method, layers of washi (Japanese paper) were glued (lacquered) together over a wooden mold to form the shape of the body parts. It was then coated with layers of gofun, the mixture of ground oyster shells and animal glue...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pottery : Pre 1920 item #1243674 (stock #0877)
Chinese yixing serving set. Good conditions except one hairline on the center dish (please see on the picture).
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Jewelry : Pre 1920 item #956033 (stock #G0161)
A beautiful Qing dynasty old sterling silver and rattan bangle with four Chinese characters motif (Endurance leads to harmony). In excellent condition. D: 2-1/2"
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Wood : Pre 1920 item #1286111
Antique Chinese dark Zitan hardwood stand with two levels, nicely carved legs, beautiful woodgrain. Early 20th century Showa Period. Size: 20" height, 6.25" width
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Wood : Pre 1920 item #1137685
The pipe made of bamboo, the ends made of ivory. Engraved paktong saddle and a plain stoneware bowl with maker's mark. China, late 19th century. L. 49 cm (20 inch). Condition: age cracks in the ivory, wonderful patina.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1920 item #1255132
Japanese iron tea kettle/brazier in a gourd shape. The bottom brazier has two openings, one in front and one in back, and has two large, round handles on its sides, held in the mouths of beasts or dragons. The upper portion is for boiling tea and has two slim handles on either of its sides. The hardwood lid has a very cute leaf and flower bud decoration. Comes with two iron coal pokers. Size: 13.5" height, 12" width
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Enamel : Pre 1920 item #1285447
Japanese red cloisonne vase with imagery of purple grapes and multicolored pastel leaves on vines and two small, plump birds. The interior of the vase is a robin's egg blue crackle. Size: 14.25" height, 6" width
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre 1920 item #1331708
Antique fish sculpture, made from silver, with a fully articulated body, allowing wonderful lifelike movement. The forehead bears a symbol of two fish swimming closely in a yin yang formation. Its mouth is slightly open, almost smiling. Each of its scales has been embossed with intricate designs. A four character Chinese manufacturer's mark can be seen underneath the chin. Size: 7.5" L x 2" W x3.25" H
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Baskets : Pre 1920 item #1321865
An exceptional Japanese ikebana basket, used for artistic arrangements of flowers with a thick woven rectangular form, a beautiful gnarled wisteria branch handle, light yellow bamboo edging and feet, red bamboo container lined with metal inside the basket. Meiji Period (1868 - 1912) Size: 18" height, 9" width
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1920 item #1480171 (stock #0598)

We continue our presentation of Ohi chawan (Ohi tea bowls) with yet another sublime vessel, a true eye-catcher made at the end of the Meiji Period around 1910. It's a unique Ohi Chawan which seems to be a kuro Raku bowl, but it isn't...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre 1920 item #1106474 (stock #208)
A set of Fred Harvey silver coffee pot and creamer. Early-mid twentieth century. The coffee pot has an embossed sunburst design on the side, and a working hinged lid. Each item is engraved on the bottom: the coffee pot reads, "Fred Harvey; International Silver Co.; 09-01; 48 oz; 71 [boxed in]", the creamer reads, "International Silver Co.; Fred Harvey; 89 004 1 08; 74 [boxed in]". Very Good condition with minor dings...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pottery : Pre 1920 item #1288808 (stock #0933)
Size : 17cm wide. 9cm high. 19th century. Good condition except small chipped at the lid.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1920 item #1345420 (stock #0347)

Very fine example of a Japanese Kiyomizu Tenmoku Chawan with aesthetic Namako (sea cucumber) glaze. It was made around 1900 and is in perfect antique condition. No chips, cracks or repairs.

Size: 7,1 cm height x 13 cm in diameter. Wooden box available for 30 USD.

Shipping included.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1385525
Antique Japanese 2 section isho tansu (clothing chest) constructed of Kiri (paulownia) and Sugi (cedar) wood. With hand-forged iron lock plates, hardware, and handles. The upper section of the piece holds two open compartments side by side, and five shallow drawers of various size. One side of the chest has a lift-away door and the other with pair of sliding door panels framed with shou sugi ban panels...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Furniture : Pre 1920 item #1328197
Antique Chinese hardwood low table with fantastic natural woodgrain in original reddish brown finish, its edge panels carved with scrolling vines surrounding an auspicious symbol, sitting on curved legs. Provenance: Property from Christian de Guigne IV Estate, Hillsborough, CA. Size: 31.5" L x 31.5" W x 13.5" H
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1920 item #1477665 (stock #0593)

Antique solitary Awara-yaki chawan by great artist Kuze Tensei 久世天声 (1878 - 1933) around 1915 (Meiji Period).

He studied art under Yamada Kei while working as a teacher at Ishikawa Technical Senior High School. In 1914, he moved to Awara Onsen in Fukui Prefecture (a classic hot spring town) where he set up a studio and kiln and created Awara-yaki using clay from the area to produce Kyo-ware style ceramics, which often won prizes in exhibitions...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1392379
Japanese 2 section isho tansu (clothing chest of drawers) constructed of Kiri (paulownia) wood with Keyaki (elm) burl front panels, and hand-forged iron plating and hardware. The top section of the chest holds a large open compartment with five drawers below. The bottom section of the tansu holds five drawers for clothes storage.

Meiji period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 35" x 16" x 62 1/2" H
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Metalwork : Pre 1920 item #1195502
Good condition, lovely wear and patina. Weight 287 gr. Diameter outside 7,5 cm , inside 5,5 cm. Early 20th century.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Furniture : Pre 1920 item #1249133
Antique Chinese bench from the Qing dynasty (1644-1911), made from precious huanghuali wood, with beautifully carved panels depicting various fruits and flowers, carvings in front of two perched magpies surrounded by branches and blossoming flowers, and carved feet with spiral design. From the estate of Mrs. Florence Earle Wickman, relative to some of the original founders of Hennepin County and St. Louis Park. The piece was passed to the Overby family during the 60s...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1920 item #1464191 (stock #0550)

A wonderful modelled Kuro Raku tea bowl covered with a beautiful black glaze - made by legendary 12th generation Kichizaemon Kônyû (1857-1932). His childhood name was Kozaburo, later became Kicho (or, Yoshinaga). He was the eldest son of Keinyu, the eleventh generation master. In 1871, he succeeded the family business and became the generation master. In 1919 he retired and took the name as Kônyû. He enjoyed his retirement in practicing tea ceremony and writing haiku...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pottery : Pre 1920 item #1046262 (stock #0516)
A lovely shape Yixing teapot with calligraphy decorations. Mark at the base and inside the lid. Good conditions with just one small chipped at the lid. 14,5cm wide. 11 cm high.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Wood : Pre 1920 item #1260866
Chinese carved stand made from huanghuali wood, with carved and pierced bottom edges in a simple, flowing design, with circular central carving in the front and back center, and legs carved to appear as clawed feet. Has a beautiful, shining grain with eye-catching contrast. Size: 3.25" height, 8" length, 5" width
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1357204
Antique Japanese Sakata region choba tansu (merchant's chest) made of Kiri (paulownia) hardwood, with original red lacquer finish. The top drawer and safe box door are covered in more elaborate iron hardware than the other drawers, with motifs of lingzhi mushrooms, bamboo stalks, and other floral elements. Two small drawers are hidden away inside the safe box. Three plain drawers are on the lefthand side, the middle drawer has a center divider inside...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pottery : Pre 1920 item #1351733 (stock #1122)
14,5 cm wide from handle to spout. 9,5 cm high. Good condition except chipped at inside the lid.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Enamel : Pre 1920 item #1400633 (stock #050519C)
Free of any loss or repair, this beautifully enameled vase on a copper base stands some 7-1/2 inches in height. Wonderfully elegant and understated.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1920 item #1369185
Antique Chinese hardwood brush pot. Made of huanghuali wood (Dalbergia odorifera) of a cylindrical shape, the base with a slight protruding lip. The front of the brush pot is carved with a stylized bamboo forest; The opposite side carved with a calligraphy inscription and artist's chops. The original finish brings out the natural "ghost eye" woodgrain characteristic of huanghuali.

18th/19th century

Dimensions: 6 5/8" x 6 5/8" x 6 1/8" H
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1920 item #1293866
Antique Japanese low bronze suiban, or shallow tray to be filled with suiseki or viewing stones, sand and bonsai. It has an interesting shape with sides decorated by waves and sea shells. The feet are also sea shells. Size: 2" height, 14.25" length
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Furniture : Pre 1920 item #1245896
Chinese Rosewood (hardwood) tall stand. Great warm finish in wonderful condition. Late 19th Century. Dimensions: 20 1/4" High X 16 1/4" Long X 12" Deep
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1920 item #1314342 (stock #BNJsatH2o)
Very nice Satsuma water jar often used in Japanese tea ceremony. Made in a drum form, the body features boys at play. Being quite versatile, it would make a wonderful biscuit or candy jar from which to offer guests a treat. In excellent condition, it measures 5.5 inches high.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Metalwork : Pre 1920 item #1351455
Antique Indian gold damascene iron shield. Original remnants of the hand grip materials, which consist of leather and cushion cut velvet remaining on the inside of the shield. Four protruded mounts are gold damascened with fine floral detailing.

Mogul 18th Century, India

Size: 13" Diameter x 2" H
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Sculpture : Pre 1920 item #631872 (stock #R134)
Japanese Antique Bronze Horse in a classic galloping pose. A solid, strong image with rich patina, finely rendered detail, naturally executed. A fine addition for horse fanciers. Signed, circa 1920. 12 inches (30.5cm) tall x 15.75 inches (40cm) long. From a widely renowned and published collection that has been exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum and Japan Society.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Furniture : Pre 1920 item #1340407
Chinese Huanghuali altar table, with distinctive, natural "ghost eye" grain, carved with gourd, Buddha's hand citron, peach, and scrolls motifs, recessed scroll legs with star motif, Early Republic period.

Size: 69" L x 17.5" W x 37.5" H
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Furniture : Pre 1920 item #1311438
Zentner Collection
Sale Pending
A beautiful Chinese huanghuali stool, Full carbon dated Report: circa 1750. Glowing original finish in wonderful condition. Stunning wood grain. Circa: 18th/19th Century Size: 19.5" height, 16" width, 15.5" depth
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Wood : Pre 1920 item #1339071
Chinese gilt lacquer wall carving, hand carved with whimsical scenes of court people. A gentleman is seen riding on the back of a Qilin while his advisor follows. One lady peeks her head from the window beside another lady arranging flowers. A small child is also shown arranging flowers. Possible a fragment from a bed. Dates from 18th/19th century.

Size: 8" x 8"
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre 1920 item #986845 (stock #476)
A finely engraved Paktong (nickel silver) belt, possibly made by Straits Chinese craftsmen circa 1880 - 1920. Condition - excellent...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1920 item #1364162 (stock #TRC20709)
With a traditional wheat-straw pattern commonly seen in Seto-ware and in the Mingei pottery movement of the 20th century, these lovely tea cups are perfect for an afternoon Japanese sencha gathering.

One of the most popular and important Japanese potters of the last 150 years, Rokubei Kiyomizu V (1875 - 1959) has been regarded by some as the most talented in a long line of Kiyomizu potters and as a cornerstone of the illustrious Gojo-zaka district in Kyoto...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Jewelry : Pre 1920 item #1485391 (stock #1068)
Agarwood is also known as aloeswood, eaglewood, gharuwood or the Wood of Gods, most commonly referred to as oud or oudh. Agarwood is sought-after by collectors and often cited as one of the most expensive woods in the world. The necklace is consisted of eighty-six finely carved wood beads, four giant blue Peking glass beads, and a Peking pendant in the form of two bats. Size: 26 inches (65cm) long
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre 1920 item #1276297
Antique American diamond two-piece ring, with 27 diamonds set in a curved, cocktail waterfall design, mounted on a 14kt white gold ring. It fits perfectly into a second 14kt yellow gold ring and may be worn by itself or as a set. 5.5 cttw (carat total weight) diamonds, with d-e grade color, bs1 or extremely small inclusions. Mid 20th century. Originally purchased for $21,000 Size: 7 women's
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Wood : Pre 1920 item #1172877 (stock #3480)
This carved hardwood cup is 5” high, 4 ½” wide, 3 3/4” thick (both measured from the top). It is an early 20th century product. It depicts three sages surrounded by a river scene. Two sages and their young servant are on a boat; one sage is standing on the river bank. A huge rock, an old pine tree and some unknown trees make the scene very peaceful. Aside from a few small crack lines due to the age of the wood, it is in great condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1920 item #1325145
Antique Japanese wrought iron lantern with lattice work panels. The lantern would have been placed in a temple with a candle that would have been lit. It is supported by four feet. It measures 9" x 9" x 12" tall. Meiji period: 1868-1912.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1400224
The Hannya (般若) mask in Noh theater represents a jealous female demon...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Metalwork : Pre 1920 item #1118850 (stock #722)
A very finely decorated "Cairo ware" silver overlay circular copper box with central Ottoman style arabic inscription. This item was made in Egypt circa 1880 - 1920. Condition - minor bumping to the undecorated area of the base - otherwise excellent.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Sculpture : Pre 1920 item #1001092 (stock #R071)
Pair of Inari Foxes of sculptured and fired clay with luminescent powered white glaze. In traditional Japanese art, a pair of foxes typically flank the deity Inari’s shrine image. But in modern times, images of Inari have all but disappeared, replaced instead by images of Oinari’s messenger, the magical shape-shifting fox (kitsune 狐). Here the symbolism is two-fold. First, rice is sacred in Japan, closely associated with fertility (the pregnant earth) and with sustaining life. Inari ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1920 item #1271220
Yellow-Ground Famille Rose Bowl (DFM061401)
19th / 20th century
Daoguang or Republic Period
Porcelain with overglaze famille rose enamels
Diameter: 22.1 cm / 8.7 in
Height: 8.6 cm / 3.4 in
From a Potomac, Maryland (Washington DC area) estate; the previous owner had a huge collection of Asian and European porcelain.

An interesting and very unusual large bowl, ornately decorated with famille rose floral scrolls against a lemon-yellow ground. Four oval ca...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1920 item #1368712 (stock #0409)

Special offer: A 100 year old impressive large Seto-Yaki Chawan, hand shaped pottery tea bowl of wonderful Seto clay. It fits perfect into the palm of the hand. The seal of the potter is stamped on the bottom.

No chips or cracks. The Chawan comes with its original wooden box.

Size: 7,9 cm height x 13,6 cm in diameter.

Free shipping.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1920 item #1448812 (stock #0500)
Momoyama Gallery
$650.00
Sale Pending

A very aesthetically pleasing Japanese high-quality and mystic Raku Chawan with a rarely seen jade green glaze.

Iridescent green and white tinges rise up like some deep space cloud on the meteoric surface of this sugi-nari shaped (Cedar shape) chawan. It dates back to the early stage of the 20th century (Meiji Period). This exceptional bowl is part of our family collection since the 1940ies. The extraordinary beauty of this bowl enhances every collection.

No chips, cracks ...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Metalwork : Pre 1920 item #1403486
A large round Ottoman Empire hammered copper tray with verdigris patina throughout. The Qajar-themed artwork depicts various men, women, and animals. Figures are shown playing music, some on horseback in battle skirmishes or hunting with their swords, bows and arrows, and spears. The figures are shown in a repeating pattern against a floral scroll ground. The tray sits on a folding hardwood stand to be used as a side table.

19th century

Dimensions: 23" w x 1 3/4" h (tray...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1920 item #1358717 (stock #TRC1774)
A medium sized ido-gata (well shaped) tea bowl with exceptionally fine and beautifully crafted kintsugi gold repairs. One side of the bowl features a thickly applied ferrous glaze that pools generously near the base, while the pale green ashen glaze on the outside is decorated with impressed textured patterns. Very firmly grounded, the kodai (foot) shows the reddish clay that the piece is fashioned from and the potters seals on the base appear to read “sho” (star) “zen” (having the natur...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pottery : Pre 1920 item #1108359 (stock #0643)
Chinese Yixing pot. Mark at the base. 12 cm diameter, 4 cm high. Good conditions.中国宜兴壶。马克在该基地。直径12厘米,4厘米高。良好的条件。
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1920 item #1270787
19th/20th century
Late Qing - Republic Period
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
Height: 43.2 cm / 17 in
From a St. Matthews, Kentucky estate. Previous owners recall seeing the jar in their grandparent's house when they were children.

A large late Qing Republic blue and white jar, made in the late Ming wanli style and decorated in underglaze blue with ruishou auspicious beasts.

Condition: Hairlines to body (see picture with the pink arrows). Short fir...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Textiles : Pre 1920 item #1193597
Antique kazak style middle rug made from wool, hand knotted. Typical kazak style colors of red, blue and yellow with accents of green and other colors. The central medallion is blue and flanked by scrolling yellow vines outlined in pale green. Dates from late 20th century. It measures 10'11" by 7'7".
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1920 item #968714 (stock #G0195)
A pair of 19th/20th C. Chinese export blue and white porcelain plates, with a Chinese logevity character in the center. In excellent condition. D: 10" Sold
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1401302
Japanese small Kiri (paulownia) tansu, with pair of sliding panels concealing a shelved interior compartment, and five drawers of various size with metal pulls and locks. Original condition and finish.

Taisho period (1912-1925)

Dimensions: 24" L x 12" D x 19" H
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Wood : Pre 1920 item #1487086 (stock #23-009)
Beautifully carved Qing Dynasty softwood stand. Although it must have been the seat for a Fangding censor, the scroll work carving dominate its decoration such that It could be used to display a variety objects aesthetically. Dimensions 12 cm long, 9 cm wide and 4.5 cm high.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1920 item #425820 (stock #1062)
This early 20th century Chinese celadon water bowl is 1 ½ inches high and 4 ½ inches in diameter. Aside from a dark spot on the foot rim due to firing, it is in excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Textiles : Pre 1920 item #1188298
Antique middle eastern silk rug with scrolling floral design on a dark blue ground. late 19th early 20th century. It measures 44" by 56".
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1920 item #1237651 (stock #0118)

Up for sale is this special example of the beauty of Raku ware, a pottery tradition born more than 400 years ago in the ancient Japanese capital of Kyoto, from the collaboration between great tea master Sen Rikyu (1522-1591) and a potter named Chojiro ( - 1592), the forebear of the great Raku family of potters.

This particular chawan (tea bowl) was made by the 12th bearer of the Raku name, Raku Kichizaemon Konyu (1857-1932), whose works are not very diversified but who created seren...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1920 item #1359023 (stock #TRC1779)
Ninani Dohachi (1783 - 1855) was second in the long line of Kyoto potters that continue to this day to be held in high regard. After the death of his father in 1805, Ninani succeeded his father by taking charge of the family kiln and officially taking the name “Dohachi.” Specializing in porcelain sencha wares done in the style of Annan, Kenzan, Ninsei, and well-known Chinese forms; Ninani showed remarkable versatility as is evidenced by this red Raku tea bowl which shows his supreme competen...