19th century netsuke of a karako (Chinese boy) with a flower in his hand standing by a tall floor screen decorated with a dragon in flight among clouds. Very nice carving, beautiful light staining, pleasant wear and patina. Tiny old chip to rim on the top of the screen. Formerly in Mary Louise O’Brien collection (Sotheby’s NY, September 17, 1981, lot 153. Height 1 3/4 inches.
Antique Japanese 4 panel shoji screen (sliding door panels) painted with wonderful scene of monkeys in a persimmon tree, painted in sumi ink and light colors on paper with clouds of gold leaf flecks, 4 monkeys are painted in tree, a mother monkey holds a baby and another monkey looks on at the base of the tree, a stream flows through rocks nearby, beautiful detail, Shijo School, Meiji Period.
Total size: 115" long x 68" high
Size of each separate panel: 28 3/4" wide x 68" high each.
Hand carved Chinese natural Hetian jade dragon belt buckle. Dimension: 113 x 30 x 21 (mm) or 4.45 x 1.18 x 0.83 inches with total weight of 0.22 lbs/102 grams, no condition issues. Introduction; Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Hetian jade, a nephrite jade, is regarded as the only true jade in ancient China until Burmese jadeite becomes popular in
late Qing Dynasty. The hardness of the Hetian jade is between 6 to 6.5 and density is between 2.96 to 3.17...
Antique Japanese iron tsuba (samurai sword hand guard) decorated on both sides with cresting waves. Unusual octagonal form and detail to each wave.
Age: Edo Period (1603-1867)
Dimensions: 2 3/4" wide
A very nice Burmese Bronze Temple Bell from the Mandalay Period, 19th Century, with engraving.
Good condition. Size H. 12.5 cm x 9 cm.
Comes with an attractive metal stand.
Japanese lacquer inro depicting a Daikokuten with his hammer watching children, next to a Matsu plant.
Excellent quality decoration with relief details, shine and original patina.
Polychrome wooden netsuke depicting a seated sage with a fan, painted ceramic ojime.
Inro signed Kajikawa with the kao under the base.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo mid-18th century.
Overall dimensions: 9 x 4.5 x 3 cm.
Netsuke dimensions: 4 x 3 x 2.5 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
A small Japanese Arita kilns blue and white porcelain sauce dish, or mamezara, of mokko-gata form. Namban (or Nanban, Southern barbarian) decoration of a foreign figure, with dog, falconing in picturesque landscape. Painterly shironuki decoration in the cavetto of cranes flying among clouds. Edo period, Circa 1800. Good condition for its age, with two small chips inside the foot rim and a small glaze abrasion just above the foot rim. About 3 15/16 inches (10 cm) square.
Antique Chinese pair of hardwood two-tiered stands, with sides carved of scroll ends and floral motifs. Each tier is inlaid with natural marble. Original finish hardwood with attractive, natural grain.
Size: 12.5" L x 17.25" W x 33" H
A delightful Japanese wood tray in the shape of a lotus leaf. Chiseled Katabori with raised veins and stem and stippled leaf rolled back on sides. The back of the tray is as detailed as the top with an intricate pattern of veins and curved stem. The tray is used in the tea ceremony.
Date: Meiji Period circa 1890
Dimensions:12" X 9" X 1"
A Pre-Columbian Mayan Mushroom Stone, c. 600 AD. It's 6.5" tall and has stains on its edges from being gripped during intense ceremonies. It comes from a private Berkeley, California collection.
Original Sino-Siamese Polychrome Porcelain BENCHARONG-BENJARONG VESSEL WITH COVER 18/19th Century. Colors: Maroon, Blue, Gold, Green, Yellow and White.
Size: 9 x 7.5 cm. Top condition, no flaws nor restorations whatsoever!
This is a green glaze celadon bowl from Sung Dynasty or earlier , it is repaired on the edge of the rim , glaze still shining and very nice study piece for your private museum sampling...
19th century Japanese small lacquered wood netsuke representing a theatrical mask of Demon Hannya. Excellent intense face, crisp detailing, nicely lacquered, great patina. some wear to the surface. Signed RYUUN on the back bar - the artist is listed in NETSUKE MASKS by Raymond Bushell, p. 175, signatures 241-243. Height 1.19 inches.
Beautiful and unusual antique Thai gilt bronze figure of the Bodhisatva Ksitigarbha, called the Bodhisatva of Hell Beings because of his vow: "If the Hell is not empty, I will not attain Buddhahood". He is dedicated to revealing all the secrets of the teachings of Buddha to all sentient beings whether they be on earth or in Hell...
Antique Chinese scroll of a young beauty with an old man signed Qian Hui An. A young woman stands behind the gate to her home as an old man admires her beauty from outside. It is signed Qian Hui'An (1833 - 1911)
19th century.
It measures overall 21.5" x 89.5" the image measures 13.75" x 53.25".
Korean, Kim Eung-won (1855-1921)
Orchid on the Rock and Poem:
Hanging scroll with silk mounting, ink on paper,
47 ½” x 14 ¾”, signed So-ho ( pen name), Kim Eung-won with
three seals and one collector’s seal. It’s in good condition.
Japanese munitions strong box constructed of Hinoki wood, with hand forged iron banding and with hard mounts. Original finish and condition.
Early 19th Century (Edo Period)
16 1/8" x 6 1/2" x 5 3/4"
A Chinese celadon arrow vase ,the narrow mouth flanked by twin lug handles. The long neck spreading to the oval body. The footrim and its' base unglazed.
A unique Japanese artistic creation of a Geisha Looking in a Mirror. She is set
inside of a glass enclosed presentation box The two sides are beveled glass
creating an arresting design of multiple images. From the front she catches her reflection in the mirror. This is the only
image we see of her face. She is so interesting in her creative style. Height: 12.5 inches, 32 cm.
Mounted bronze torso of Buddha, 18th Century, Thailand, condition: good, size: H. 9cm x W. 9cm x D. 4cm
Antique Chinese ceramic henan ware wide mouth jar with small handles at its sides. Song dynasty ( (960-1279 AD). Provenance: Estate of Dr. Graeme Hanson, San Francisco CA.
Size: 3" height, 4.5" width
This piece have very sophisticated picture of iron glaze by the professional painter, the motif are plum tree and crythansmom. Plum tree is the symbol of early spring and crythansmom is one of autumn, they are loved among the eastern Asia people from ancient.
The picture are painted under transparent glaze with iron glaze...
17C Chinese Kangxi Blue and White Porcelain Octagonal Teapot and Cover
Antique 18th century Chinese Porcelain Blue & White Octagonal Teapot. Made in the early Qing Dynasty circa 1700-1720 during the reign of emperor Kangxi (1661-1722), painted in underglaze blue. The pattern is typical for late Kangxi porcelain decoration. The cartouches are filled with playing children and woman also known as ''Long Elisa'' surounded by flowers...
A very fine and rare Bronze Elephant, 18th Century, Shan State, Burma, with natural verdigris patina, mounted. Good condition overall. Size: L. 8 cm x H. 5 cm x W. 3 cm.
Over the years we have taken a special interest in Raku-ware and especially in works produced by the Tamamizu kiln, such as the 300+ year old ceremonial tea bowl seen here. The first in this line of potters was Yahē (1662 - 1722), an illegitimate son of Kichizaemon Ichinyu (1615 - 1768) who studied under his father and then left to open his own kiln in the village of Tamamizu (known today as Ide-cho)...
Chinese Gilt Lacquer Bronze Temple Guardian, 17th Century
It is 9.6 inches (24.5 cm) tall by 5.1 inches (13 cm) wide. It is 2108 gram.
It has loss gold and patina, pitting cracks, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
Our Guarantee: We stand behind all of the items that we sell. That is to say, if you purchase an item from us and are unhappy with it for any reason, return it for a 100% refund of the amount you originally paid...
Genuine 17th Century Early Edo Period (possibly Momoyama Period) Japanese Floral Rimpa Painting made from Pigments, Silver and Gold. This is not a print or reproduction. Authenticity is absolutely guaranteed. Custom mounted for display. Painting: 9.5 x 8 inches, 24 x 20 cm, Mounting: 13.75 x 12.25 inches, 35 x 31 cm.
Antique Japanese small kodansu (jewelry box) made of silver and incised with fans decorated with waves, birds and flowers. Two hinged doors open to reveal 3 small drawers, lacquered black and lined with green velvet.
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 4 3/4" high x 4" wide x 5 1/4" deep
This is an Exceptionally carved Zitan Wood Ruyi Scepter with Pheaant Jade Plaques - Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644)
A Zitan hardwood Ruyi Scepter with Pheasant Jade Plaques, a common theme of the Ming Dynasty...
Antique Japanese carved wood panel depicting the familiar figure of Maneki-neko. The beckoning cat with one paw raised, is a popular folklore symbol thought to bring good fortune, whether that is in the form of customers for a business (left paw raised) or, in this case, money or good fortune for the household (right paw raised). Beautifully crafted with attention to detail...
A beautiful antique Imari covered dish painted with purple, green and yellow spotted Chinese lions surrounded with peonies. The bottom section of the dish contains scrolling vine and geometric patterns. Age: 19th century. Size: Diameter: 9.75" Height: 5.8".
Chinese hexagonal shape pewter tea caddy decorated with painting on the silk at each panel.with "Chaoyang, Heshun Dian zhu Shantou" mark on the base.and Arabic character dated 1309 on Islamic calender.(1888 AD). good conditions with original patina on the pewter . 12,8cm high.
Japanese Bronze woven Pot, Meiji period, 1890-1900, with attached dark Metal "Cicada" outside the pot, resting on three(3) bright Brass Feet, 2 1/4" high, 2" diameter-top, Cicada is cling onto woven bronze wire Pot. Shows old wear and patina.
A very attractive tall pottery figure of a standing female or deity, Magna Grecia, ca. 3rd. century BC.
The figure is standing with a slight bend in her left knee and one arm above her head perhaps correcting her large headress. She is veiled and clad in elegant garments.
Size: 16,5 cm.
Condition: Superb for type, intact with remnants of white pigments.
Ex. Old Private Collection, aquired before 1980.
Navajo Cast Woman letter opener c.1920-30 5" L. Excellent condition, showing usage. Coin silver.
Price on request.