All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1397303
Japanese 4 panel byobu folding screen painting of a tall tree branch with ripe persimmons against a gold leaf ground. With artist's signature and red chop.

Dimensions: 72" L x 36" H
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Swords and Related : Pre 1837 VR item #1397299
A Japanese iron war fan, or 'Gunbai'. These were accessories used on the battlefield to fan in heat but also as lethal, close quarter defensive accessories. A rare item not commonly encountered on the market. Black lacquered and with gold lacquer kanji quoting Sun Tzu (fifth century Chinese political and war strategist)...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1920 item #1397290 (stock #hhexpendant)
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A very high quality white nephrite pendant carved as a figurine of He-he Erxian (和合二仙). According to Wikipedia: He-He Er Xian, translated as the Immortals of Harmony and Union and as the Two gods of Harmony and Union, are two Taoist immortals. They are popularly associated with happy marriages. He and He are typically depicted as boys holding a lotus flower (荷, hé) and a box (盒, hé). The pendant is in excellent condition and carved with superior craftsmanship...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1397215
Japanese half section Mizuya (kitchen buffet tansu) with four Keyaki burl front panels opening to a wide, narrow open space along the top of the chest. Below this are two large openwork sliding door panels of geometric design, with a small door to the left opened by a hidden Persimmon wood latch. Six drawers with Keyaki burl faces are lined along the bottom of the chest, with brass warabite pulls.

Dimensions: 70 1/2" L x 18" D x 38 1/2" H
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre 1900 item #1397068
Width approximately 14.5 cm (across the handles).
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1396997
Rare large Japanese locking bar tansu made of solid gorgeous quartered sawn Keyaki (elm) hardwood. Finished in its original translucent lacquer finish with a black lacquer frame and dark red lacquer front, top, and sides...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #1396946 (stock #EW3111)
A substantial large Japanese Imari covered bowl with a tear drop finial decorated principally in underglaze blue with a Chrysanthemum vine arabesque overlaid with poem card, shikishi, shaped reserves of peach and rectangular form. The peach shaped reserves containing leaping Karashishi and rock Peonies and the rectangular shaped reserves a red ground with stylised Chrysanthemums. These rather striking bolder designs, which reflect Japanese contemporary taste, date to the period 1720-50...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Enamel : Pre 1910 item #1396734 (stock #Shuzo1-12)
This is a large and extremely rare Japanese Cloisonne vase. Though unsigned this vase was clearly created by Ogasawara Shuzo. As the images show this is a fabulous example of Meiji Era art. The vase measures 15 1/4 inches tall and 8 1/2 inches wide. Condition is outstanding but there is a tiny short line, of about 3/8 inch near the base.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Korean : Paintings : Pre 1900 item #1396573 (stock #1707)
A Rare and Fine Korean dog on leash laying in front of a House-19th C.: Korea, Joseon period, 19th century,framed/glass. The sitting and relaxing dog painted in ink and color on paper with a realistic and details painting painted. It’s in good condition with its age, it measures 75 cm x 40cm. painting only. Provenienz:-"Sammlung Detlef Rosen"- Düsseldorf, Germany.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Korean : Paintings : Pre 1910 item #1396555 (stock #1397)
Calligraphy by Korea's Most Famous Calligrapher, O Se Chang aka Wichang (1864 - 1953). Not only is O Se Chang the most renowned calligrapher in Korean history, his books on calligraphy have become the definitive texts on the subject. He is famous for his works in seal script, as in this example here. 53 x 12 inches, 134 x 30 cm, unmounted...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Pre 1900 item #1396536
Antique Tibetan thangka painting of Green Tara, one of the manifestations of the bodhisattva of protection. The central figure of Green Tara is flanked by bodhisattvas while the Amitabha Buddha is seated directly above her head. Below Tara are a fierce deity with mortal attendants carrying offerings...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Folk Art : Pre 1900 item #1396485
Depicting Heshang, the Buddhist monk. Painted wood. From Hunan province. H. 22 cm. (33 cm. with stand). Excellent condition with normal age wear.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1396482
Japanese 2 section Mizuya (kitchen chest of drawers) made with Hinoki (cypress) wood frame and Sugi (cedar) panels, with natural hardwood burl front drawers panels. The top section is configured with two small and three very small drawers below a large interior compartment. The sliding panels are decorated with carved wood accents and copper pulls with floral medallions. The bottom section holds the largest interior compartment behind sliding panels...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1396411
Japanese 2 section Kiri (paulownia) isho tansu, or clothing chest of drawers. With hand forged iron hardware and pulls with chrysanthemum studs beneath. The top and sides of each section are branded with a medicine gourd bottle signature.

Meiji period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 33 3/4" x 15 3/4" x 41 3/4" H
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1920 item #1396391 (stock #2A32)
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain rectangle shape scholar's Covered Box, Ca. 1880-1920, 1 3/8" high, 3 1/2" x 2 1/2" wide, underglaze Bird's face with scrolling vines in the center within geometric design border. Lot of Chinese Character writings are inside the box, on the bottom and also under the top, bottom is glazed. The condition is good.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Paintings : Pre 1900 item #1396358
Antique Japanese scroll painting of a hawk standing on the branch of an oak tree. The hawk is detailed with great attention to every feather. Painted in sumi ink and light colors on paper. Signed Shunkei with seal, possibly Mori Shunkei (1775-1841).

Edo Period (Late 18th - Early 19th century)

Dimensions: Total 79" high x 27 1/4" wide (29 1/4" wide including ends) Art: 51 1/2" high x 21 1/2" wide
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pottery : Pre 1492 item #1396250 (stock #BZ02K570)
Rare Song Dynasty terracotta sancai glaze male attendant, Sichuan Province. Ht. 35 cm. Condition: easy restore to face and neck, glaze deterioration as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platform, please ask before ordering.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #1396179 (stock #EW3110)
An abalone shaped dish decorated in underglaze blue with trailing Clematis vine, Tessen. The dish is in “Ko Sometsuke” style based on porcelain specifically produced in China for the Japanese market in the first half of the seventeenth century made to Japanese specifications. The abalone form was considered especially auspicious, as noshi, dried awabi strips, were formally presented with gifts...