A brilliant set of 5 gentlemen from the Edo Period C.1850 by Kunisada I, one of the masters of the time. He was given the name Toyokuni III by his famous teacher Toyokuni in 1844. Fine detail and colors still very vivid. Framed in 3D out away from the surface would make a spectacular piece of art. H:28" x w:29". Ask for shipping quote.
A very fine antique Chinese archaic green jade carving of a beast. It's head has barred teeth and is turned to look backward over it's haunches to which are attached wing-like structures or a kind of stylized saddle. The unusual and thick tail twists and spirals in a circle and the feet rest on a sleigh-like pierced base. Early 19th Century, origin China, very good condition with no cracks or repairs. Size: L. 7 cm. x H. 4.75 cm. Rare!
A fine and delicate antique bronze right hand of Buddha. Not mounted, good condition and natural aged patina. Fingers down and palm outwards symbolizes gift giving or bestowal.
Small size: L. 14 cm. x H. 4.5 cm. x W. 4 cm.
We also have the left hand in this size.
A beautiful and artistic Thai Ayuthaya Bronze Hand of Buddha. This version with fingers up and palm facing outwards symbolizes fearlessness and protection (also rarer). Small size L. 13 cm. x H. 4.5 cm. x W. 3.5 cm. Not mounted, good condition and natural patina.
Beautiful Chinese calligraphy scroll, adorned with gold flakes, with a signature by Chinese scholar and official Lin Zexu (1785-1850). Qing dynasty
Size: (entire scroll) 79.5" height, 26" width (artwork only) 41" height, 20.5" width
Set of Three Brass Bowls, (right to left) one Goryeo Dynasty, one Joseon Dynasty, and one Early 20th Century. A fantastic set that spans a thousand years of Korean history. All three are beautiful examples of each time period, with wonderful forms and great patinas. Width and height, starting from the oldest (right to left): 6 x 4 inches (15.25 x 10 cm), 7 x 4 inches (17.75 x 10 cm), 5.5 x 4.5 inches (14 x 11.5 cm).
Beautiful Tibetan mandala thangka painting, buddhas and bodhisatvas appear around the central mandala form, stylized archways lead to a central square in which more buddhas are seated, the back ground is a pure land with a range of white mountains. 19th century.
Size of art: 21 1/2" high x 15 1/2" wide
Total size of thangka: 31" high x 22" wide
Wonderful Indian bronze altar with the Hindu god Vishnu flanked by two female consorts, the three figures stand together on a raised platform with the four armed Vishnu in the center, a many headed naga (cobra snake) opens it's hood like an umbrella over Vishnu's head, a flat nimbus behind the figures depicts tendrils of water flowing from the mouths of two makara. Southern India. 19th century.
Size: 11 1/2" high x 9 1/2" wide x 4" deep.
A late Ming 17th century b/w Kraak style dish, with main decorated of a sitting figure in the scenery or so called 'Sansui'. Condition is very good except an area with glaze degradation, but no any crack and free from any restoration. Late Ming period with diameter: 20.6cm.
Japanese Silver Tea Set w Bamboo Design & Signed
Description & Size
Teapot: 13.97 x 22.86 x 12.06 cm (5.5" x 9" x 4.75")
Sugar Pot: 10.16 x 16.51 x 10.16 cm (4" x 6.5" x 4")
Creamer: 8.89 x 14.6 x 8.25 cm (3.5" x 5.75" x 3.25")
Weight: 1113 gram (39.25 oz)
Age: Meiji Period 19th Century
Production: Handcrafted
This is a beautifully & handcrafted Japanese silver tea set in thick silver guage...
Antique Chinese bronze Ding on three feet. Formed with sloping lines and dramatic spikes, Ming Period jade finial in the form of a seated dog. The bronze has a large Xuande mark on the bottom.
Spurious mark made in the 18th Century
Total size with stand: 16 1/2" high (15" high bronze only) x 8" wide diameter (9" wide including spikes)
Cute miniature bronze figurine of an oriental dragon, kneeling its front legs and biting its own tail. Very nicely detailed from the fins along its back to the pupils in its eyes. Edo period (1615-1867)
Size: 1" height, 1.5" length
Exquisite bronze vase with a long, elegant neck, decorated with archaic motif. One of its sides has a small bird perched upon a branch with outspread wings, with mixed metal inlay including gold, silver, and shakudo. The other side shows two phoenixes mirroring each other, surrounded by beautiful floral designs. Signature on bottom. Meiji period (1867-1912)
Size: 20" height, 9" width
Antique Chinese cabinet with a large open section, with carvings of swirling vines and flowers decorating the inner edges, two small carved creatures (possibly guardian lions/fu dogs) sitting front and center. Below are two drawers with metal handles, the drawer faces carved with flowers with outstretched leaves and stems, forming a semi-arch...
A beautiful old Chinese silver bar, made for opium trade with southeast Asia countries during the late Qing dynasty and early 20th C. In excellent condition. Very seldom to see this size, weights: 197.6g, L:9cm $750.00
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A pair of hanging scrolls depicting the gods of wind and thunder: Futen or Fujin on the left and Raiden or Raijin on the right. Ink and colors on silk. Both signed Soseki saku and each with two seals, one of which reads Soseki as well. Japan. Late Meiji or Taisho era.
Image: H 41 ½ x W 15 ½ in.
Whole: H 69 ½ x W 20 5/8 in.
Each with several horizontal cracks and missing spots lovingly restored and with scratches on the silk surface...
Antique Japanese cotton futon cover, dyed indigo (now faded due to antiquity), and then dyed used a paste resist technique with pastel blues and pinks to create a large Sakura emblem at the very top of the textile, flowering roses, and two rivaling komainu or Japanese lion dogs. Minor damage due to age. Meiji period (1868-1912)
Size: (futon only) 62" height, 49" width
(entire board) 84" height, 72" width
Tibetan altar table made of heavy wood, painted with a three faced and six armed Boddhisattva, the sides decorated with skulls and vajras. Condition: some traces of usage, some losses to paint. Please look at pictures carefully, they make part of the condition report. Dimension: 27.8 cm x 28.5 cm x 6.3 cm, weight: 1005 g.