19th century staghorn Asakusa School netsuke carved as an old square coin on a coiled ribbon, which was traditionally used to hold coins together. Clever design, netsuke is essentially a wish for wealth, great quality carving. There are some natural lines in the material, but no cracks or repairs. Beautifully stained, superb mellow patina. Wonderful subtle piece in Japanese taste. Length 1 1/2 inches.

Wooden Buddha subduing Mara, red and gold patina, Northern Thailand, good condition, size: H. 35cm x W. 12.5 cm x D. 10.5 cm

This late 19th century export white porcelain duck is 7 ½” long, 4 7/8” high and 4” wide. It has a white body and beige beak and feet. Aside from some tiny blisters due to the firing, it is in great condition.

This 19th century Japanese unsigned hardwood netsuke of JUROJIN is 2 inches tall, 1 inch wide and ¾ of inch thick. It depicts JUROJIN with both hands in his sleeves in front of him. It is in perfect condition.

19th century kagamibuta (“mirror lid”) netsuke with bronze top depicting a not-so-repentant oni with a Buddhist gong striker in one hand and a votive plaque in the other as it prostrates himself to serve as a stepping stool for a beautiful maiden who is trying to reach a branch of flowering wisteria. A subtle shunga piece alluding to a good intention and a worldly temptation ruining the attempt. Excellent quality work with copper inlays and gilding. Old turned bowl with one stabilized crack...

Casas Grandes polychrome square bowl ca. 950 ad., it is broken and re-glued it has two discolored shards in bottom but has no restoration or repaint. It is approx: 6"wide X 6"wide X 2"deep. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BUYING PLEASE EMAIL ME TIM JONES AT tejones0433@msn.com

A beautiful pair of ancient blue-green earrings from Southeast Asia. Can make nice pendants. Age: 300 BC to 100 BC. Size: Width. 3cm each. Condition: Perfect. Some incrustation from long burial,can be cleaned

Early 19th century boxwood netsuke of a man with a horn on his head, bent under the weight of a richly dressed woman on his back. The subject of the netsuke is Ikkaku Sennin (single horn Sage) carrying princess Sendarama on his back - according to Japanese legend, he grew angry with the Rain Dragons and sealed them away in a cave, causing a drought. Beautiful Indian princess was sent to tempt him and when he could not hold on to his chastity vow, he lost his magical powers, and the rain returned...

This middle or late 18th century Japanese wood netsuke is 3 ¼ inches tall, 1 inch wide and ¾ inch thick. It was carved from unknown softwood and not signed. It depicts a famous Chinese historical character GUAN YU. His right hand is holding a weapon (long handled knife) and his left hand is holding a book called ¡°Spring-Autumn Annals¡±. It is in great condition.

Ming Dynasty Chinese scholar's duan inkstone. Simple and elegant in design with foot rim, the stone measures 4.25 x 5 inches. Custom rosewood box was made at a later date.Box 5.25" x 6".

Ca. late 1800s

This trumpet has a dragon head that is formed from sheet brass with overall repousse work to create scales and a mane. The horns and the long whiskers are separately applied. A long flat tongue of sheet brass or copper extends through the mouth. The dragon head is joined to the tapering trumpet with a bulbous silver repousse element having bands of silver leaves on both sides...

Standing female Figure. Vera Cruz, Mexico. Circa. 450 -1521 A.D. 7” x 5” x 2”. These figures are believed to be a representation of a harness device holding a person for sacrifice or imprisonment. Various repaired breaks throughout. Provenance: Arte Primitivo.

Late Meiji to early Taisho (1890s to 1920) lacquered wood netsuke representing a Gigaku theater mask of Baramon - a brahmin of the priestly Indian caste. Rather rare mask, superb quality wonderfully expressive face, lighter wood (probably ichii - Japanese yew wood), excellent use of silvery lacquer. Height 2 1/8 inches.

The mid 19th century carved nut (tagua) netsuke is 1 ¾” long, 1 ¼” wide and 1 3/8” thick. It depicts a Shi Shi mask and an old man emerging from a cloth bag. There is an artist’s signature on the side. Aside from a few hair line cracks, it is in excellent condition.

Description: Fine antique Persian copper bowl, late Quajar period, a band of engraved Persian poem from poet Hafez fallowed by geometrical design. On the base a horse in sitting position with a bird with open wings on the horse's back. This type of bowls was carried by people so every individual had his own bowl and was used for drinking water or wine. Measurements: 1 inches high and 3 3/8 inches in diameter in good condition. For a similar example, see Christie's, April 24, 1990.

A russet colored Chinese Bronze Censer with 4 legs and 3-Character "Shui Yun Ju" Marking on Base. Rectangular shape with 2 Handles. Overall condition good. No damage, loss nor repairs. Size: H. 2.55" x W. 2.25" x L. 2.95

Japanese Silver Sake Ewer c19th Century

Description & Size: 12.06 x 5.71 cm (4.75" x 2.25") height & wide

Weight: 126 gram (4.44 oz)

Age: Meiji Period

Production: Handcrafted

This is a nicely crafted Japanese silver sake ewer with cherry tree & cherry blossoming flowers with a bird. The top flare & bottom is designed with chrysanthemum flowers with hand hammered background...

Wonderful Thai Lanna Wooden Buddha subduing Mara, 19th Cent. with unique painted/carved stepped Throne-Base, Northern Thailand, size: H. 22cm x 9cm x 6cm, good condition.