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 | Collection of 10 Buddhist and Bonpo ritual cards tsakli) |
 | Pair Japanese Imari Porcelain Dishes - Namban "Black Ship" Decoration |
 | Rare Thai Bencharong Porcelain Stem Plate, China 19th C. |
 | Large Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl |
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 | A White Porcelain Vase by Miura Chikusen (1854 – 1915) |
 | An Exceptional Black Tea Bowl by Raku X (Tannyû) (1795-1854) |
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An antique Chinese chest made of hardwood and featuring 2 side by side drawers with removable 2 doors and separator. Used as a side table, it has spacious storage space behind the doors. Original metal hardware.
Age: 19th Century
Dimensions: 37" Wide by 32 1/2" High by 16 3/4" Deep
Age: 19th Century
Dimensions: 37" Wide by 32 1/2" High by 16 3/4" Deep
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An antique Japanese Kyoto Mizuya Tansu (kitchen chest) in 2 sections made of Keyaki (Zelkova), Hinoki (Cypress), Kaki (Persimmon) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original bronze hardware with burled Keyaki door panels and drawer fronts. Unique and natural thunder bolt-like grain pattern on the Hinoki wood frame. Side horizontal supports add strength and aesthetic beauty to the tansu...
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An antique Japanese Ko Tansu (personal storage chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware with auspicious Paulownia leaf lock plates and Warabite handles. The original finish was done in a wiped Urushi lacquer technique for both the drawer fronts and the tansu body.
It was used in a wealthy Japanese home to store personal effects, ephemera, writing tools, and other miscellaneous sundries...
It was used in a wealthy Japanese home to store personal effects, ephemera, writing tools, and other miscellaneous sundries...
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Diameter approximately 21 cm. In good condition.
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Diameter approximately 13 cm. There are very stripes, almost imperceptibly. In good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1900
item #1436718
(stock #13371)
Haruko Watanabe
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Han-gappa (short jacket) made of kuzdu-fu whose wefts are kudzu fiber and warps are cotton. Kudzu is one kind of leguminous plant. The collar is made of imported wool. Han-gappa made of kudzu-fu was worn in summer and other ones with lining was for winter. The design of the straps show it was made after Tenpo era (1830∼1844）in Edo period, according to the "Kinsei Fuzoku-shi" Buttons are made of the horn of the water buffalo...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Central Asian : Metalwork : Pre AD 1000
item #1436491
(stock #1-1233)
Censer in the shape of a standing lion. Bronze, with encrusted green patina. Strong Persian aesthetic influence. Bactria and Margiana Civilisation (2300 - 1700 B.C.). Length: 11.3 cm. Height: 10.2 cm. Very good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Earthenware : Pre 1900
item #1436476
(stock #02331A)
The Size: 12 1/4" High x 5" Dia Body, 5 1/2" Top. It is beautiful Japanese Ko Imari Vase with flare top and ruffled top. The workmanship is wonderful. It has Musha design (Samurai figure) with window on each side of vase. The vase is like a Satsuma body with crackle glazing. The between the window design, there are peony and pheasant design wonderful detail work. There are two pheasant birds design as well as Cherry blossoms, and mums design. The top vase has peony design...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1700
item #1436445
(stock #1-1232)
Fine statue of Buddha, in monk's robes, standing on a circular base with a tenon beneath, his left hand holding the robe, his right arm alongside his leg. Bronze, with remnants of the original gilding. Nepal, 15th to 16th century, maybe earlier. Height: 8.3 cm. The statue is mounted on a plexi stand. Very good condition. NOTE: collected in situ in 1974.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre 1492
item #1436218
(stock #28)
Conservatoire Sakura
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part of a lance? of a chariot? in bronze inlaid with gold and silver.Lacquer traces. Part of highly oxidized iron.
Beautiful natural antique patina on the bronze. Nice work in fair condition.
102x23mm
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Swords and Related : Pre 1900
item #1436151
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Antique Japanese circular jingasa with a gradually pointed top. Textured to simulate leather and lacquered a bronze color with red and gold lacquer on the underside. The raised, carved lacquer kikusui (chrysanthemum and water) mon is covered in gold leaf. The Kikusui mon was used by Masashige Kusunoki, a samurai lord who helped overthrow the Kamakura Shogunate...
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Antique Chinese jade lidded box in rectangular form on four cylinder legs. Carved with highly raised relief designs of archaic motifs featuring lion heads, key frets and scrolling chimera. Loose carved ring handles on the sides and large fu-lion finial on the lid. Beautiful coloring ranging from white to green. On carved hardwood base.
Age: Republic Period (1912-1949)
Dimensions: Total size with stand: 10 3/4" high x 10 1/2" wide x 6 1/2" deep...
Age: Republic Period (1912-1949)
Dimensions: Total size with stand: 10 3/4" high x 10 1/2" wide x 6 1/2" deep...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre AD 1000
item #1436146
(stock #1-1231)
Finely cast miniature statue of a Lokapala, wearing armor, standing in martial posture on a rock. Gilt bronze, nice patina. China, Tang Dynasty. Height: 5 cm. The statue is mounted on a plexi stand. Very good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1800
item #1436139
(stock #0486)
Momoyama Gallery
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Slightly distorted cylinder shaped (hanzutsu) tea bowl made of fine, light, unrefined Mino clay, containining a little iron oxide. Shape and style make it appear contemporary with the late Oribe bowls. The expertly thrown body is covered with the typical black oniita engobe inside and outside - with the exception of the bottom - over which a white, feldspatic Shino glaze has been poured. Just the foot ring and its immediate surrounding was left unglazed...
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Antique Japanese porcelain brush washer and brush rest in the form of Daruma. Derived from BodhiDharma, the monk founder of Zen Buddhism, this is a whimsical and utilitarian object for the scholar's table. After a long meditation, Daruma opens his mouth in a wide yawn, creating the water container portion of the brush washer. He stretches his arms up over his head, his hands together, making a perfect brush rest...
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Antique Japanese painted ceramic figure of seated Daruma. Made from a mold and painted, this is an unusually expressive and detailed depiction of Bodhidharma, the monk founder of Zen Buddhism. He has his traditionally intense expression and, in this case, his robes are decorated with flowers. Daruma is a popular good luck symbol for prosperity and perseverance.
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 10" high x 7 1/2" wide x 7" deep.
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 10" high x 7 1/2" wide x 7" deep.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Swords and Related : Pre 1900
item #1436099
(stock #22)
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Japanese war fan, very thick and heavy iron frame that can be used closed as a weapon. Wooden slats (bamboo?) Maintaining the paper part...
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Antique Korean nong, bedside chests for storage. Made with zelkova elm wood burl panels and cypress wood frame. On the front, black and deep red lacquer frames and highlights the burl wood grain. Hardware is made of brass and features bat drawer pulls and buddhist symbols. The upper portion of the chest has a row of 4 small drawers. Hinged doors open to a large open compartment.
Age: 19th century
Dimensions: 29 1/2" high x 44" wide x 20 3/4" deep
Age: 19th century
Dimensions: 29 1/2" high x 44" wide x 20 3/4" deep
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1700
item #1436032
(stock #RAC-16)
Gallery Rex
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The natural cobalt had become to be imported to China again at Jiajing period, and so color development of blue had become very clear. And the technology exchange of government kiln and folk kiln had become popular and abundant types of pieces were produced.
This plate has a picture of surreal scene from tale.
Large plate like this is very rare.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1800
item #1436031
(stock #RAC-15)
Gallery Rex
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The technique of famille rose has born united western and eastern technology on the Kangxi period. And the oil painting expression had been possible on a chinese ceramic by that.
This piece has the seal mark of Big Qing Qianlong(大清乾隆年製）on the back.
Size: 19.7cm(D) 3.1cm(H)
Accessary : box
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1800
item #1436030
(stock #RAC-14)
Gallery Rex
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The Kangxi(康熙）period is the day when the ceramic industry ruined at the last Ming dynasty had been rebuild, and many excellent pieces had been produced at both government kiln and folk kiln.
This piece has picture of flushou (福禄寿）and the superlative seal mark of folk kiln on the back.
Notable thing is the record in the box indicates it has had by Aixinjueluo Pujio(愛新覚羅溥傑),younger brother of the last emperor.
Size: 19.5cm(D) 3.5cm(H)
Accessary: box
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1910
item #1436028
(stock #BNJyelloQuan)
June Hastings
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Circa 1900 Chinese yellow ochre glazed porcelain standing Quan Yin. Nicely rendered and in excellent condition, it measures 10.25 inches high. Note: Any discoloration in the photos is dirt/dust.
Helen M Edwards
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Height: 24.9 cm (9.9 in)
Width: 19.9 cm (7.9 in)
Chinese Transitional Period blue and white waisted porcelain brush pot; shows a peasant farmer with a noble woman closely followed by a flag bearer and soldier; another three soldiers about to appear from behind a rocky outcrop; all surrounded by fine depictions of vegetation, water and rocks; two inscribed borders, one below the rim, the other above the base; good condition; email for more pictures
Width: 19.9 cm (7.9 in)
Chinese Transitional Period blue and white waisted porcelain brush pot; shows a peasant farmer with a noble woman closely followed by a flag bearer and soldier; another three soldiers about to appear from behind a rocky outcrop; all surrounded by fine depictions of vegetation, water and rocks; two inscribed borders, one below the rim, the other above the base; good condition; email for more pictures
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Antique Japanese tall basket for ikebana flower arranging. Woven of narrow split bamboo. The design is slightly open at the bottom, tightens up in the middle and turns into a bold weave towards the mouth of the basket. Comes with a bamboo insert.
Age: Meiji Period 1868-1912
Dimensions: 16" high x 5 1/2" wide
Age: Meiji Period 1868-1912
Dimensions: 16" high x 5 1/2" wide
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Japanese antique choba tansu (merchant's chest) with locking bars and safe box. Made with keyaki (zelkova) wood frame, hinoki (cryptomeria) wood drawer fronts, sugi (cypress) wood top and side panels. The upper portion has three large full-width drawers held into place with a locking bar. The lower portion has two medium sized drawers held in place with another matching locking bar. The lower right hand side has a safe box opened by a hinged door. Inside are four small drawers, one of wh...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1700
item #1435636
(stock #0485)
Momoyama Gallery
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Unusual Japanese Edo Period (1603-1868) Mino-Yaki Tea Bowl, rough and wild with a Chinese Tang Dynasty reminding Sancai green glaze and a splendid wabi-sabi atmosphere.
It has very aesthetically pleasing natural inborn kiln cracks, very heavy (0,5 kg) and ready for use for the tea ceremony. This tea bowl is a delight to hold in the hand
Great antique condition with no repairs.
Size: 7,3 cm height x 13,5 cm in diameter.
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Antique Japanese rectangular bronze letter box. Decorated with a highly raised design of Benten, the Goddess of knowledge, music and eloquence. She is standing on a water dragon who looks up at her admiringly. With a plectrum in one hand, she plays her biwa. Waves churn around Benten and her dragon. The sides of the box are decorated with raised waves and remnants of gilding. The interior of the box is lined with wood.
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
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Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
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Antique Japanese ikebana basket for flower arranging. Woven of both wide and narrow split bamboo with a gnarled root wood rim and handle. Tall and narrow with elegant natural form.
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 21" high x 9 1/2" wide
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 21" high x 9 1/2" wide
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Devotional Objects : Pre 1900
item #1435577
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Antique Japanese bronze temple bell or bonsho, with a handle of dragon heads called a ryuzu, protrusions called chi chi or nyu to improve resonance of sound, the tsuki-za striking panels, and the mei-bun inscription of the bell's history. Inscription dates the bell to Meiwa 4, 1767, during the Edo period. Commissioned by Ninomiya Juemon, village head and rest of villagers. Good luck day of July.
Bonshō (Japanese: 梵鐘, Buddhist bells), also known as tsurigane (釣り鐘, hanging ...
Bonshō (Japanese: 梵鐘, Buddhist bells), also known as tsurigane (釣り鐘, hanging ...
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Antique Japanese 2-section isho tansu (chest on chest for clothing) made all of kiri (paulownia) wood. The top section has two large drawers and the bottom section has two large drawers and two small drawers on the lower right hand side. Iron hardware includes large round lock plates on the large drawers and matching small round lock plates on the small drawers.
Meiji period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 41 1/2" high x 34" wide x 15 3/4" deep
Meiji period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 41 1/2" high x 34" wide x 15 3/4" deep
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Antique Japanese 2-section isho tansu (chest on chest for clothing), made all of kiri (paulownia) wood. Top section has two large drawers and the lower section has two large drawers and a safe box in the lower right hand side. The safe is opened by a hinged door to reveal two small interior drawers. Iron hardware with unusual daikon (radish) shaped lock plates. Lovely foliated iron corner bracing and safe door hardware.
Meiji period (1868-1912)
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Meiji period (1868-1912)
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All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1920
item #1435373
(stock #13363)
Haruko Watanabe
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Cotton Wa-sarasa produced in Kyoto, called Kyo Sarasa. The word "Sarasa" means cotton cloth with designs which are hand-painted, woodblock printed and copper plate printed, Those sarasa cloth were brought by trade from India, Europe, Persia (Iran), Java etc. in 16th and 17th century. Cotton with colorful and exotic design fascinated Japanese people, especially tea ceremony masters and rich civilians. Many kinds of imitated sarasa were produced in Japan and they were named according to their pro...
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Although it is smaller than other examples of this genre, this tea caddy packs a big punch with its gorgeous blue and white hand painted Chinese scenery. It depicts both natural scenery as well as different structures such as home and pagoda. The rim of the shoulder is accented with pale gold enamel.
The cannister is constructed of two halves fused together. The painting is naïve, covering the caddy in the round.
Condition is excellent with no cracks, chips, or fractur...
The cannister is constructed of two halves fused together. The painting is naïve, covering the caddy in the round.
Condition is excellent with no cracks, chips, or fractur...
It is Japanese antique Tsutsugaki yogi cotton kimono textile dyed with natural indigo Edo Period (1830-1867).
The big Uchiwa (japanese washi fan) and family crest are very impressive. A Cotton is a thick hand-spun item and wonderful hand-spun cotton with a warm feel.
There are indigo fading in several places. There are repair marks in several places, but overall the condition is good.
It is the largest size among Tsutsugaki textile items.
Size: Length 183cm / 72inch Cuff to cuff...
This is Japanese antique Hikeshi Hanten (fireman coat)used in the Edo period.( 1830-1850) of natural indigo dye cotton.
It is a very nice cotton hand spun with warm hands.
It is drawn with Tsutsugaki and with natural indigo dye.
There are slight stains, but they are not noticeable. There is a slight rubbing mark.
The state can be worn well.
Length 93 cm / 36.6inch Cuff to cuff, across the back: 127.5cm / 50.1inch Box.F
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Vintage silver bracelet set with 7 Egyptian faience scarabs. Each beetle is mounted so that the hieroglyphic writing on the underside could be seen. The largest scarab in the middle. Beautiful blue coloring consistent with fine faience. Stamped silver.
Scarabs (Egyptian dung beetles) were believed to have close ties to the sun god, Ra and were used in amulets and funerary art. They represented protection, transformation and resurrection.
Age: scarabs: possibly circ...
Scarabs (Egyptian dung beetles) were believed to have close ties to the sun god, Ra and were used in amulets and funerary art. They represented protection, transformation and resurrection.
Age: scarabs: possibly circ...
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Pair of ancient Persian small cast bronze mythical creatures. Each figure has a rounded head, the short horns of a bull, an arching neck and a single hoofed foot. Various holes and slots point to a utilitarian as well as decorative function. Most likely these were feet used for a ritual incense vessel. The holes were for the censor to hang from above but the tripod vessel could also stand. Lovely coloring and encrustation of bronze consistent with age. (ref sources: Luristan, Persia. mod...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1900
item #1435066
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Antique Tibetan Buddhist small reliquary in stupa form. Carved of quartz crystal in two sections with traces of gold leaf, this votive offering would have once been housed in a larger container and placed at the foot of an architectural stupa acting as either a funeral mound or housing relics of an important person. The shape, with it's rounded body and terraced lid, imitates the larger stupa, a three dimensional mandala and symbol of Buddha. With a small wooden collector's box.
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All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Stoneware : Pre 1492
item #1434976
(stock #GYA00R033)
A lovely Chinese Northern Song dynasty Qingbai white glaze bowl. Dia. 15.8cm. Condition: no chip, no restore, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please ask before ordering.
This is a Japanese antique indigo dye cotton Shonai Sashiko noragi boro hanten jacket.
A slightly thin indigo-dyed cotton cloth with two threads in one, and hand sashiko. Cotton cloth is a thin hand-spun cotton.
It is an item around the end of the Meiji era. The shade of indigo dyeing is beautiful and it is a little thin, so it is ideal for wearing.
There are 3 holes that have been fixed.
There are light stains, but they are not noticeable.
Size: Length 82 cm / 32.28inch
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All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1920
item #1434875
(stock #tiger1016)
8tiger
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Japanese Studio Vase with Flower Marked Makuzu Kozan, circa 1920
It is 7.7 inches (19.6 cm) tall by 3.3 inches (8.6 cm) wide. It is 0.8 Lb.
It is in good condition with no repairs, or cracks.
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Antique Korean pair of small Koryŏ porcelain cups. Elegant form with small feet and sharply flared sides. Fine celadon glaze in pale blue with high transparency. The interiors are a paler translucent glaze. Each cup has a simple blue underglaze dot in the underside of the foot.
Goryeo (Koryŏ) Dynasty (918 (935)-1392)
Dimensions: 2 3/4" high x 1 5/8" wide diameter each
Goryeo (Koryŏ) Dynasty (918 (935)-1392)
Dimensions: 2 3/4" high x 1 5/8" wide diameter each
Chinese late Qing to early Republic period lady’s robe embroidered in polychrome silk and gold couched thread on a black silk ground. Eight gilt dragon and phoenix bird roundels are on the front, back, and shoulders. The bottom of the robe is gilt decorated in the traditional pattern of waves, stylized mountains, and diagonal bands of upright water (li shui) permeated with auspicious symbols. Black silk decorative borders accent the front opening, side slits, and neck. Sleeve cuffs are embroid...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : India : Pre 1910
item #1434484
(stock #1-1228)
Large and intricately created old tribal necklace, made of old glass beads of various colours and sizes, with bone separates and bronze tiny bronze bells. North East India, Naga ethnic group. Length: around 64 cm. Very good condition. Provenance: 1) old European collection, 2) auction sale.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : India : Pre 1910
item #1434483
(stock #1-1227)
Old tribal necklace, made of old glass beads of various colours, with a bronze ornament in the shape of a human head, indicating head-taking status in the tribe. North East India, Naga ethnic group. Length: around 36 cm. Very good condition. Provenance: 1) old European collection, 2) auction sale.
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Antique Japanese choba tansu (merchant's chest) made with all kiri (paulownia) wood on the front and sugi (cryptomeria) wood on the sides and top. The tansu has a full-width drawer on the upper portion above a compartment with sliding panels on the left and two small drawers on the right. The lower portion of the chest has two medium sized drawers on the left and a safe box above a small drawer on the lower right. The safe has a door with heavy iron hardware which opens to two small interior ...
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Antique Japanese small ko tansu made all of sugi (cryptomeria) wood with lovely raised akita sugi wood on the front. Three large drawers with squared iron drawer pulls and rectangular locks. On the lower right hand portion are two small drawers with ring pulls.
Late Edo/Early Meiji Period (circa late 1800's)
Dimensions: 21 1/2" high x 23 1/4" wide x 12 3/4" deep
Late Edo/Early Meiji Period (circa late 1800's)
Dimensions: 21 1/2" high x 23 1/4" wide x 12 3/4" deep
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Antique Japanese low Todana tansu with one large drawer and a compartment opened with sliding panels. Mostly made of Sakuranoki (Cherry) wood, the sliders have horizontal slats over Keyaki (Zelkova) wood panels. As well, the side panels of the tansu are also made of Keyaki. The sides and back of the tansu are reinforced with sakura wood bracing. Hardware includes iron Warabite drawer pulls and lock on sliding panels.
Age: Edo Period (1603-1868)
Dimensions: 20" high x 34 3/4"...
Age: Edo Period (1603-1868)
Dimensions: 20" high x 34 3/4"...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Central Asian : Metalwork : Pre AD 1000
item #1434427
(stock #1-1222)
Small head of Buddha, the face reflecting a serene expression. Bronze, with a nice partly encrusted green patina. Graeco-Buddhist art of the Gandhara Civilisation, 1st to 5th century. Height: 8.3 cm. Very good condition
A fine cricket cage, composed of a body made from a gourd and a rim and lid made of ivory. The lid itself is nicely carved to represent a lotus and foliage around surmounting an openwork geometric design. Its silk case, partly damaged, is joined to the cage. China, 19th century. Length: 7.8 cm. Very good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1900
item #1434178
(stock #4610)
Hawkes, Asian Art
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The censer in the form of a woven basket with a domed open-work lid, suitable for the transportation of avian livestock especially the Gallus domesticus. The base with the mark Seimin chu (cast). Meiji period.
The censer comes with the original box with inscriptions on the lid and front panel, alongside a paper label.
Approximately 6.7 cm by 6.7 cm, 9 cm high. Perfect condition with only a little wear to the patina from use. This is exaggerated by my lighting. The tomobako is ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1800
item #1434175
(stock #4610)
Hawkes, Asian Art
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An unusual Arita blue & white porcelain plate, circa 1700 - 1750. A smaller dish with similar moulded and gadrooned edge and border of spiky foliage is in the Victoria & Albert Museum, London. FE.66-1970. An identical dish, dated from the first half of the 18th century is kept at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
The base with an apocryphal Chinese Ming Chenghua reign mark and 5 spur marks.
Approximately 21.2 cm diameter. Perfect condition.
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All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1700
item #1434172
(stock #4607)
An Arita Export porcelain plate in Dutch ‘Kraak’ style. A plate with the same border is illustrated in the Impey Collection “Japanese Export Porcelain, Catalogue of the collection of the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford. Hotei Publishing, Amsterdam, 2002”, item 12. The border pattern shows a striking similarity to that used for V.O.C. orders produced at the Hikeoba and Sarugawa kilns. Circa 1680.
Approximately 21.7 cm diameter. Perfect condition.
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All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Sculpture : Pre 1900
item #1434167
(stock #0484)
Momoyama Gallery
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Wonderful Japanese Kutani Celadon statue of Sen no Rikyū (千利休, 1522 – April 21, 1591), the mastermind of chanoyu, the Japanese Way of Tea. It was made during the Meiji Period (1868 - 1912) by an unknown artist of Kutani. There is his seal. The statue has a fine Celadon crazing with no cracks or repairs.
Size: 19 cm height x 18 cm width
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Sen no Rikyū (千利休, 1522 – April 21, 1591), also known simply as Rikyū, is considered the histor...
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Antique Japanese biwa, a plucked string lute instrument. Made of hardwood with kiri (paulownia) wood front, inlaid with bone and bamboo details. The four strings (missing) are struck with a wooden plectrum. This instrument is often used in narrative story telling. The biwa is the chosen instrument of Benten, the goddess of music, eloquence, poetry and education.
Age: Taisho Period (1912-1926)
Dimensions: 35 1/2" long x 12" wide
Age: Taisho Period (1912-1926)
Dimensions: 35 1/2" long x 12" wide
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Antique Japanese scroll painting of a mountain scene. A pagoda rises in the distance, behind it, a misty mountain range. In the foreground a small figure crosses a bridge. Signed by Kano Tsunenobu (1636-1713). Sumi ink on silk. Provenance Collection of Vlasheslav Batov, Illinois
Age: Edo Period (circa late 1600's to early 1700's)
Dimensions: Total: 51 1/4" high x 29 3/4" wide (32 1/2" wide including rollers). Size of art: 15 3/4" high x 25 1/2" wide.
Age: Edo Period (circa late 1600's to early 1700's)
Dimensions: Total: 51 1/4" high x 29 3/4" wide (32 1/2" wide including rollers). Size of art: 15 3/4" high x 25 1/2" wide.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1900
item #1433940
(stock #0483)
Momoyama Gallery
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Exceptional and very important Edo period chawan by legendary master potter Hirasawa Kuro (1772-1840), a famous Samurai and potter who produced tea ceremony ware for the Tokugawa clan in Nagoya. His work is rare and mostly exhibited in Japanese museums.
The bowl comes with the original silk shifuku and its antique fitted lacquered box. It does present a couple of aesthetic repairs and a very fine hairline running from the mouth rim, but that is not unusual for that kind of fragil...
Zentner Collection
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Antique Japanese Bronze Dragon and Phoenix Pedestal Stand, beautifully modeled and unusual with dragon encircling diameter of the neck with the phoenix above him. key lappet border at base. Good overall condition.
Some wear to finish on top.
Size: 31"H x 10.75" Diameter at top and 12.5" Diameter at base.
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912), circa 1900
Size: 31"H x 10.75" Diameter at top and 12.5" Diameter at base.
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912), circa 1900
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1700
item #1433762
(stock #4604)
Hawkes, Asian Art
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An early Arita porcelain bowl made for export to the Far East. The decoration is based on a Ming Chinese dragon & phoenix bowl, the interior with a fish rising from waves. Fuyoyama or Tengudani kilns. See Impey, ‘The Early Porcelain Kilns of Japan, Arita in the First Half of the Seventeenth Century. Clarendon Press, Oxford.1996’ where several sherds are illustrated. Circa 1650 - 1680. Found in Cambodia. Must be of the earliest wares specifically made for export.
Approximately ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Korean : Furniture : Pre 1900
item #1433758
(stock #1787)
Harubang Antiques
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A Very Fine Korean Mother of Pearl/Shagreen Inlaid/Phoenix/Dragon Low Table-19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, late 19th century.
The rectangular low table is lacquered with dark brown lacquer over all, and top decorated with a confronted large four-clawed dragon and a long-tailed phoenix
inlaid in tortoise shell, twisted wire and mother of pearl, and amid clouds enclosed
in a floral-form border, on the rectangular section cabriole legs ending in hoof feet,
joined by a scrolling apron de...
