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 | Chinese Album Leaf Scholar Painting, Dated 1860 |
 | Antique NYOI scepter (ruyi); natural rekishi shape. Late Edo |
 | Huge and exceptional Mesopotamian tablet seal, c. 2nd. mil. BC |
 | Japanese Tansu, 2 section Cedar, Cypress wood, Crane design black iron |
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 | A Meiji Period Maki-e Gold Painted Five-tiered Jubako Set |
 | Kutani-yaki Tokkuri Set Painted with Hanging Lantern Ornaments |
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A charming Japanese chawan or tea ceremony bowl, with satsuma yaki ware crackle underglaze painted in polychrome enamels with gold gilt touches, delicate imagery of flowers and gentle breezes with a single butterfly.
19th century Meiji period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 5 1/8" w x 2 1/4" h
19th century Meiji period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 5 1/8" w x 2 1/4" h
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Antique Tibetan Buddhist ritualistic bone flute, or kangling. The kangling produces a wailing sound, meant to create a mystical atmosphere during tantric rituals. It is played as a gesture of fearlessness and as a way of cutting off the ego. With silver mounts intricately decorated with floral motifs and dragons, inlaid with turquoise. Provenance Ashby Collection.
Dates from 19th century Dimensions: 8 1/2" l x 2 1/2" w
Dates from 19th century Dimensions: 8 1/2" l x 2 1/2" w
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Japanese gusoku bitsu (carrying box for samurai armor). Made of kiri (paulownia) wood and lacquered red and black. Iron hardware and side handles for carrying. Top lifts off. Decorated with the mon (family crest) of the Asano Clan.
Dimensions: 15 1/2" w x 21" h
Dimensions: 15 1/2" w x 21" h
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A large, heavy 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...
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Egyptian bronze pair of cat figures with overall wear and green patina. Pierced holds through the mouths, heads, necks, and bases suggest they may have once been finials or other component to a large piece. On custom base.
Possibly 12th century
Dimensions: 1" w x 1 1/2" d x 3 3/4" h (each cat), 5 1/4" w x 3 1/4" d x 4 3/4" h (entire stand)
Dimensions: 1" w x 1 1/2" d x 3 3/4" h (each cat), 5 1/4" w x 3 1/4" d x 4 3/4" h (entire stand)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1800
item #1403696
(stock #4545)
Hawkes, Asian Art
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A heavily potted Arita porcelain dish featuring a rural pavilion beside a waterfall, the moulded cavetto with a celadon glaze. The blue and white landscape with touches of iron-red and gold enamel.
Arita, circa 1750 ~ 1780.
Approximately 22.5cm diameter...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1800
item #1403695
(stock #4544)
Hawkes, Asian Art
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An attractive Japanese porcelain dish, the blue & white decoration depicting the King of Beasts and the Queen of Flowers. The Lion-Dog and the Peony, shi-shi and botan in Japan, represent bravery and elegance . A popular motif.
Arita, circa 1790.
Approximately 29 cm diameter. Perfect condition...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1700
item #1403692
(stock #4541)
Hawkes, Asian Art
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An Arita porcelain plate (#2) decorated with a leaping carp within a moulded border based upon Chinese Ming export porcelain, ‘Kraak’ style. The dishes have faux chattering in imitation of Wanli Kraak dishes.
Arita, 1750 - 1780.
Approximately 21.5cm diameter...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Korean : Metalwork : Pre 1492
item #1403653
(stock #1720)
Harubang Antiques
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A Very Fine Korean Goryo Bronze Mirror with a Sailing Ship-14th C.:
Korea, Goryo dynasty, 13th -14th century.
The design is cast in high relief on the obverse of this Mirror depicts a ship sailing
on a stormy sea. A large dragon arises from the upper left and right with clouds of
spray cap the surging waves...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1920
item #1403651
(stock #TRC1934)
This extraordinary cha-ire (powdered tea container) displays an excellent glaze that appears to have only grown more intricate and rich with time. Contrasting against a reddish brown background are flows and pools of darker glaze along with lighter textured speckles...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pottery : Pre 1920
item #1403648
(stock #TRC210811)
Occasionally while browsing through the temple markets of Kyoto or perusing backstreets tea-ware shops, an attractive piece will catch my eye for no particular reason. When this happens, I typically buy it immediately without hesitation, trusting that I will be able to place it to a specific period or kiln given enough time and research...
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Japanese two section mizuya (kitchen tansu for storage). Constructed of Hinoki (cypress) wood frame with Sugi (cedar) wood, original dark finish. The top section holds a compartment behind pair of sliding panels with Keyaki (zelkova) wood details, open work carving and wire for ventilation. Next to this is a larger compartment with sliding panels with vertical iron studded slats and Keyaki hardwood insert...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1900
item #1403621
(stock #EW3139)
EastWest Gallery
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An oak leaf shaped moulded dish of six-sun size in “Ko Sometsuke” style decorated in underglaze blue with three seated figures sitting around a low table with a typical Chinese style landscape of mountainous islets in a costal setting with a Ting, small pavilion in the foreground. The reverse decorated with prunus blossom sprigs and a seal for the Kameyama kiln in the centre of the foot-ring. Dating late Edo, Tenpo era...
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Unusual Japanese single section isho tansu from the Sendai region, made of solid Keyaki (zelkova) hardwood with burl front panels. The iron hardware and mounts have floral motifs throughout. The corner plates have scalloped edges, the drawer pulls are mokko (melon) shaped with chrysanthemums mounts, the round lock plates are incised with Kiri leaf mon and two are outlined with scrolling vine motifs. The safe door opens to reveal three inner drawers for small valuables...
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Antique Korean low table, of a rounded form with raised, scalloped flower petal edges. The apron below is openwork carved with scrolling vine motifs and double happiness symbols. The table's top is highly decorative with fine inlay work of brass, shell, and shagreen, creating a depiction of a phoenix and a serpentine dragon. The edges of the table top are decorated with various scholar's objects, such as a gourd bottle, an endless knot, and a gunbai fan...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1700
item #1403584
(stock #0452)
Momoyama Gallery
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Another wonderful example of the beauty of Shino-yaki from the early Edo Period: Little deformed cylinder (hazutsu) shaped, in the style of shino ware - the bowl shows finger marks from throwing; foot ring and bottom have been cut with a potters knife. Typical for a Nezumi-Shino shino bowl, the light, unrefined Mino clay has been covered with an iron bearing engobe - with the exception of the bottom area...
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Antique Japanese 2-section isho tansu (chest on chest for clothing) from Yonezawa Area. Drawer fronts are made of kiri (paulownia) wood, frame is made of sugi (cryptomeria) wood. 4 large drawers and 2 small drawers. Iron hardware includes round lockplates with butterfly mon (family crests) of the Taira Clan.
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 41 1/2" high x 35 1/2" wide x 15 3/4" deep.
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 41 1/2" high x 35 1/2" wide x 15 3/4" deep.
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A Japanese copper writing box used for paper and writing supplies. The lid is engraved with grape leaves and grape clusters. The border is nail studded. The interior is beige velvet.
Date: Taisho c1920
Dimensions: 11" X 9.25" X 2.75"
Date: Taisho c1920
Dimensions: 11" X 9.25" X 2.75"
