Japanese mingei water wheel of hinoki wood. Constructed with iron nails, joinery, complete with 17 spokes and paddles with kanji characters. The central hub has an iron piston protruding for rotational function. The wheel comes with a contemporary custom steel mount which allows it to spin smoothly and silently.
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 64 1/2" wide diameter x 9 1/8" deep (paddle)
An early Celadon ewer with Chicken headed ewer, covered overall with pale brownish green glaze. Condition is very good, no any chip, no any crack and free from any restoration. Possibly Eastern Jin period.
Japanese antique single section mizuya (kitchen tansu for storage). Made of hinoki (Japanese cypress) wood with original deep brown lacquer finish.
The right hand side of the chest has a compartment covered by a pair of sliding panels with keyaki wood details, open work carving and wire for ventilation. The largest compartment is covered with sliding panels with keyaki details and vertical slats. The inside of each of these compartments has one shelf...
A Tibetan round burl root wood container. The top surface of the lid is flattened with low relief carved rings. Inside the container has been lacquered in black, the edges of the container with traces of red pigment.
Dimensions: 4" x 2 1/2" H
Late 19th century Japanese porcelain trumpet vase decorated on a rose or bright puce ground with a long-tailed bird perched amongst trees and flowers. The interior rim is decorated with small flower sprays and on the base is a painter's mark. In very good original condition, it measures 12.% inches high, 7.5" mouth diameter, 5.5 base diameter.
An old jadeite buried in the ground , carving of a boy , bat and Fan
This is a fine 12 inch Japanese Cloisonne vase done with the very popular draping wisteria pattern. The enamel and wire silver wire work in the wisteria decorations are of a high standard. From the scroll work it appears to be an early Ando, Ito or Kinuken piece. The form is unusual and the piece is better than the images show. Condition is excellent.
Antique Chinese porcelain vase with deep lapis blue monochrome glaze. Meiping form with ornately carved, possibly zitan wood lid and base.
Ch'ien Lung Period (1736-1795)
Dimensions: 13" high including base and lid. 9 1/2" high vase only.
The whole body, except for the top, is carved in relief with lingzhi fungus of hardwood of rosewood family. The waist, the apron, and the connecting joints are also decorated. The legs are slight cabriole leg with block carved hoof feet.
Republic Period
65" x 33" x 25 1/2"
Japanese small bronze censer for a Buddhist shrine, made in a squat round form with inlaid gold metal shapes in a random pattern. Cast mark on the bottom. Nice patina.
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 2" high x 2 7/8" wide diameter
The set is entirely carved in high relief of lingzhi fungus intertwined and layered, creating an imaginative form of a deer, frog, and other figures. The throne-like chair with a waist, five panel slats and stiles, and slight carved cabriole legs all finely carved and connected. The tea table is waist high with a mitered corner and a smooth surface. The cabriole legs are supported with an additional stretcher for strength...
A small blue and white jarlet, decorated with chrysanthemum scroll and two ring handle to the neck. Yuan dynasty 13th-14th century in perfect condition. No any chip, no any crack and free from any restoration. Height: 6,2 cm.
This white porcelain statue depicts a small seated Bodhisattva deep in meditation. Bodhisattva, otherwise known as bosatsu in Japan, are enlightened beings who have postponed Buddha-hood in order to remain on earth and help others to break their cycles of karma. The base of this statue is unglazed showing the fine porcelain clay from which it is crafted...
A rare pair of Buddhist Lions figurine, the female is carry a lion boy and the male is carry a ball and both with vividly carved incised details. Covered overall with white grayish glazed or so call as Thianpai glaze. Yuan dynasty mid-14th century in excellent condition, no any chip, no any crack and free from restoration. Acquired in Taipei around year of 1993' . Height each: 8,5 cm.
A nice blue and white jarlet, decorated with scenery mountain, river and a figure. Qing Dynasty 18th century in excellent condition. Height: 6,6 cm.
Diameter approximately 38 cm. There are 2 hairlines at the rim. in good condition.
Diameter approximately 16.5 cm. Soft chips at the rim. In good condition.
Diameter approximately 11.5 cm. In good condition.