Antique Korean elm wood (Keyaki in Japanese) cabinet, with gorgeous natural burl front panels. Four small drawers are along the top of this chest , with three sets of doubles doors below, decorated by brass hardware incised with auspicious symbols. The cabinet's interior is lined in old newspaper, and four of its doors are painted on the inside with charming figures, clouds, and lucky bats. 19th century.
Size: 41.5" L x 21.5" W x 66" H
This a beautiful and unique Japanese Satsuma bowl. Yabu pieces with unique birds like this one has are rare. The piece is very finely rendered with intense work. Condition is excellent. The bowl measures 5 inches across and is 3 inches tall. This wonderful bowl is from the same great collection the large Yabu museum/exhibition bowl came from. Contact for price and shipping.
Beautiful half cylinder shaped (hanzutsu) tea bowl from the early stage of the Edo Period (1603 - 1868) with a rounded brim, made of iron bearing, coarse, unrefined Narumi Mino clay. The expertly thrown body was trimmed with a potter's knife in its lower part.
The unglazed foot is relatively large...
Diameter approximately 14.5 cm. Few soft chips at the rim. In good condition.
Diameter approximately 24 cm. Few soft chips at the rim. In good condition.
Two double sided different pages of Persian Safavid poetry. 16th century. Some text faded but all readable. Gold sprinkled borders. The four sides have multicoloured cartouches of poetry interspersed with illuminated triangles in blue red and gold. Each leaf 18.5x11.5 cm. can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.
A Very Rare/Fine Korean Long Silver Bar Hairpin/Enameled Phoenix Head-19th C.:
Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century.
The large terminal cast with two confronted phoenixes on either side of coral-산호)
jewels and with confronted cranes, longevity medallions and feathers in low relief and
further bead jewels, the the edging of the enamels silver in blues reds, greens, red
and yellows, the cylindrical shaft silver with pointing tip...
Nice small cup or bowl, Qing dynasty. Good conditions. 7 cm diameter, 3,7 cm high.
A Very Rare/Old/Fine Korean Prunus Ink Scroll Painting-17th -18th C.: $3,500
Korea, Joseon dynasty, 17th to 18th century, signed San Hae Gaek (山海客-sealed in black in sqare).
Hanging scroll, ink on paper; depicting a boldly brushed prunus tree trunk issuing slender twigs of blossoms, surrounded by a poem of 28 Chinese characters and a painted
square seal to the lower left. It’s in fair condition with some tears and wrinkles with age,
and meaures 37”h. x 22 3/8” d...
Antique Japanese half section Mizuya (kitchen tansu) made of Hinoki (cedar) and Sugi (cypress) hardwoods in a dark lacquer finish. The tansu has two sliding front doors with horizontal slats and side bracing, with very roomy storage interior complete with middle shelf.
Meiji period (1868-1912)
Size: 47.5" L x 17" W x 32" H
Antique Japanese two section kimono tansu made with all natural finish Kiri (paulownia) hardwood. Adorned by handles and middle round metal lock incised with floral motifs. The upper section houses six long, shallow drawers for folded clothing, while the lower section holds three large drawers.
Taisho period (1912-1925)
Size: 42" L x 17.75" W x 67.5" H
This Hirado-yaki brush-rest—fashioned for the scholars desk of a bygone era—features meticulously sculpted plum blossoms set in a porcelain reproduction of a knotted plum branch. Hirado wares—alternately known as Mikawachi wares in some contexts—are known throughout Japan and also abroad for their high quality and fine craftsmanship and date back at least as far as the mid-18th century when they were produced exclusively for powerful lords and their families...
The U-shaped body with broad flaring mouth supported on three tall splayed legs, cast around the body with a key-fret band and to the underside of the spout with a nine character Mark. Very nice patina. H : 15,8 cm. L : 17,9 cm. Condition: Perfect.
Please see a similar example in the collection of the British Museum. Another similar example was sold at
Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. 13 May 09 Est. 1,500—2,500 GBP. Lot Sold 1,875 GBP
A stunning Japanese two-section choba tansu (merchant's chest), made from solid Keyaki (elm) wood, originating from the Mikuni region. The upper section holds a roomy, shelved interior with two bold Keyaki grain sliding door panels. The bottom section holds a long top drawer, with elongated lock plate typical to Mikuni tansu. Below are two small drawers with iron Warabite handles, with old labels in Japanese on the fronts, and a smaller set of sliding Keyaki panel doors...
Antique Japanese single section isho tansu (clothing chest), made with Kiri (paulownia) wood front and Sugi (cypress) sides. Copper hardware with lovely original patina on handles, and locks are complimentary to the original warm finish.
Taisho period (1912-1925)
Size: 35.25" L x 15.5" W x 40.5" H
Pair of Antique Japanese ranma, or transom, carved with flying frames and clouds with black lacquer frames. Original patina and finish.
Meiji period (1868-1912)
Size: 73.5" L x 1.25" W x 16" H
Antique Tibetan silver statue of Padmasambhava, or Guru Rinpoche, an 8th century Buddhist master in India. He is said to have lead the first Nyingma traditionalist teachings in Tibet, the oldest of the four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism. He sits on a lotus throne, holding a vajra in his right hand and, in the other, a kapala (skull cup) filled with the elixir of life, the vase of longevity, topped with a small tree to grant wishes...
Chinese wood carving of Quan Yin, the compassionate female bodhisattva. With pigments of red, black, and gilt lacquer. She stands posed with her arms crossed, holding a scroll close to her chest.
Republic period circa 1920
Size: 9" x 7" x 26" H