10 - 12th century Indonesia bronze figure of Shiva, condition please see picture for detail, size: 11 cm height.
10 - 12th century Indonesia bronze Buddha, good condition please see picture for detail, size: 14 cm diameter.
Set of 8 panels carved in a beautiful hardwood probably rosewood. They are very finely openworked with stylized dragons moving in scrolls. In the center a bone inlay. The cutouts as well as the details are very skilfully executed. Probably pieces of furniture.
Probably china but perhaps vietnam. The largest panel measures 215mm.
Bone inlays are missing.
A beautiful example of Shigaraki pottery—the result of techniques perfected over centuries by dedicated artisans residing in the provinces east of Kyoto. This piece achieves a kind of asymmetrical balance of both form and color, displaying classic Shigaraki markings of emerald green, red ochre, and pale ash.
The Shigaraki kilns in Shiga prefecture have been an active pottery centre since the Kamakura period (1185–1333) and continue to produce pottery up to the present day...
This is a large amulet with two holes for suspension and was most probably used as a chest piece (pectoral). The polish is so spectacularly well done that the piece feels as smooth as silk when held. The large central hole gently tapers on both sides. It measures a full 4" in length and is 2-1/2" in height. Roughly 1/8" thick. In color a varied green nephrite with a minimal residue of the polishing material remaining on the surface.
Diameter approximately 41 cm. In good condition.
Rare antique Chinese silk brocade panel woven with polychrome peonies; intricate silk tapestry.
The panel is backed with beige color silk.
Measurements : 27 inches long x 60 inches wide
A Karatsu ware tea bowl with gold mending. It has simple paintings which is called E-karatsu. Karatsu ware has been produced in the east part of Saga Pref. and the north part of Nagasaki Pref. in Kyushu since late 16th century. Age is not clear. It is possible that is made by modern artist. However, kintsugi (mending by gold) is enjoyable. Diameter:15cm, Height:5cm
Antique Japanese bronze hiten (Sanskrit, apsara), celestial musician. Seated on swirling clouds, she moves her flute to her lips to play. Stylistically represented in the Indian or Southeast Asian traditional garb of bodhisattvas with high crown, elaborate pectoral jewelry and flowing drapery. The billowing clouds on which she sits have a green patina.
Age: Taisho period (early 20th century)
Dimensions: 15" high x 9" wide x 7" deep
Pair of Japanese antique hibachis. Round in form and carved to appear as if made of woven basketry. Spilling over the rims and made to look as though bursting forth from holes in the baskets are plump clusters of grapes, vines and leaves. The "basket" portion of the hibachis is lacquered a deep red while vines and leaves are lacquer a dark green. The grapes a lacquered a deep red. There are metal inserts for coals and ashes...
Antique Japanese marquetry box. The front consists of 6 small drawers of various sizes, each intricately inlaid with tessellated hardwood patterns. The sides and top are covered with larger sections framing smaller marquetry pattern bursts that echo those on the drawers.
Age: Taisho Period (early 20th century)
Dimensions: 10 1/2" high x 11 3/4" wide x 5 1/8" deep
Japanese Meiji period wood suzuri-bako (portable calligraphy box) with three drawers to hold paper, ledgers, and essential writing accessories. The lid swings open by pushing a locking side button and reveals a narrow storage compartment to hold ink stones and brushes. In addition to the top carrying handle and drawer pulls, all the edges of the chest are reinforced and adorned with heavy original black iron hardware. Circa 1880-1890. 9 3/4" high x 8" wide x 11 1/4" deep...
Song dynasty Yaozhou green glaze large bowl with flower scroll motif, good condition with small glaze chip at the rim please see picture for detail, size: 14 cm diameter.
Song dynasty longquan celadon bowl with lotus petals motif, good condition with restoration at the rim, size: 16.5 cm.
Song dynasty longquan celadon bowl with carved lotus petals motif at the exterior, good condition with restoration at the rim, size: 14 cm diameter.
Ohashi Shuji (1795–1857) E-Shino chawan for tea ceremony with old wooden box
The name of the potter is carved near the foot ring.
Ohashi Shuji was known as the man of refined taste who enjoyed tea ceremony and painting.
He worked under Ogata Shuhei in Kyoto creating the works of various ceramic styles such as Seto, Karatsu, Hagi, Korai, and Mishima...
Kuro Hirosawa (1772-1840) Shino ware Chawan for tea ceremony with appraisal box.
The name "Kuro" is carved near the foot ring.
Kuro Hirosawa was a samurai of Nagoya clan and a potter in the late Edo period.
He enjoyed the tea ceremony and made tea utensils of Ko-Seto, Shino, Karatsu style in his free time.
His works have a unique appearance and often called Kuro ware.
Shino pottery is produced in today's Gifu prefecture since 16th century and it is distinguished by thick...
A pair of fireman's globes made of indigo dye cotton with sashiko (quilting) with cotton yarn. Used but in good condition. 19th to early 20th century. W:16cm, L:43cm