An impressive Chinese Northern Song dynasty Qingbai white glaze cosmetic box with molder twin phoenixes decoration. Dia. 7.8cm. Condition: small chip to the mouth rim of cover, 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.
A nice Chinese Tang dynasty melon shape ewer with highly impress goose in outstanding glaze condition. Ht. 18cm. Condition: chipped foot rim, restored spout, handle and mouth rim, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please ask before ordering.
A nice Chinese Southern Song dynasty Jizhou paper cut tea bow. Dia. 11.9cm. Condition: no chip, no restore, touch up to the glaze deterioration area about nail size close to center of the bowl, please refer to last enlargement, otherwise in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please ask before ordering.
An antique Japanese Cha Tansu (tea chest) made of Sakuranoki (Cherry) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. The body was constructed using Japanese Unique stylized four leaf clover cut-out design window allows natural light to showcase the interior shelf display. Upper four sliding doors opens to a spacious storage area. Below this to the upper left is a lift-out door behind which is more storage. Four multi-level shelves allowed for prominent viewing of seasonal and cultural decorations...
An antique Japanese Suzuribako (calligraphy writing box) made of Kirinoki (Paulownia) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. All hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite handles on the lid and drawer front.
This box originally functioned as an essential instrument for storing writing paper, brushes, ink and the inkstone. Whether it was a merchant writing a customer receipt or a professional calligrapher writing a personal letter for a farmer, this box was always ready for duty...
An antique Japanese Ko Tansu (personal storage chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All hand forged iron hardware including the Hikute drawer handles. and the Warabite side handles. Constructed using straight dovetail Japanese joinery as well as hardened wooden nails. Full moon lock plates, Atari handle stoppers and drawer front corner hardware complete this beautiful chest...
Rectangular box in red lacquer and black highlights, with three drawers with floral decoration on one of the short sides. Adorned with dragon, kirin, chimera and baku in hiramaki-e, in multi-lobed reserves
The baku is a Japanese fantasy creature from Chinese folklore, whose name means "dream eater". He is credited with the ability to devour bad dreams and nightmares. It most often takes the form of an elephant and tiger chimera, although its appearance changes over time...
In Asian folklore, the peach is said to represent long-life for mortals and immortality for the gods. According to legend, the moon goddess—a powerful alchemist—can make an elixir from peaches that grow in the garden of the western paradise with miraculous revitalizing properties. Here we have an exceptionally rare set of sake cups by Suwa Sozan, one of only 5 Imperial Court Artists from Meiji...
Nice old Cambodian “siri” box. This piece predates the Khmer Rouge regime and circa 60 or 70 years old. In good condition, this has an unusual 4 carved bamboo bands- most only have 1 or 2, so it is quite ornate There is no significant damage other expected signs of use and wear. In recent years Khmer lacquerware is making a comeback, however most of this is used for “home décor” export items, as far as I know no one is currently resurrected items for common household use...
The end of the Edo period omijyofu indido dye hemp kasuri child kimono of charming pattern of treasure.There is no stain. There are two small holes in the sleeve. , but they don't stand out.
It is a very delicate jyoufu hemp and is the best children's kimono. A hand-embroidered amulet is attached to the back. The silk waist straps on a white background are all original.
It was carefully communicated and stored. I recommend it to your collection...
Banko pottery teapot with polychrome birds decoration in relief on a natural background imitating a basketry resting on a saddle. Different birds decorate the edges of the teapot, the neck of one of them and the tail of another forming the passersby of the handle, a duck with outstretched wings and a large beak forming the spout.
Banko pottery is a type of Japanese pottery originating from Yokkaichi (Mie prefecture) in central Japan...
This is a great 1890 mohair cat that stands nicely on its own. He has about 70% of his mohair. He has a loved face with a bit of a pushed up nose. I think he is a Steiff but is without a button. He is 13" long and 9" tall to the top of his head.
A black Raku ceremonial tea bowl displaying an excellent patina bestowed by time. The light colored clay peeks through in areas giving this piece a unique feel. Though the box is signed by the artist known as Rakuen, details on this particular potter seem to be lost to time...
A large Chinese Han dynasty pottery Hu vessel with impressive beast face decoration. Ht. 40cm. Condition: restored foot rim, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please ask before ordering.
A nice Chinese Yuan dynasty Jun glaze dish. Dia. 10.5cm. Condition: restored mouth rim, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please ask before ordering.
A fine Chinese Han dynasty pottery cocoon jar. Ht. 33cm. Condition: minor chipped mouth rim, 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.
A beautiful Chinese Warring States pottery pot. Ht. 37.5cm. Condition: 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.
An adorable Chinese Tang dynasty Sancai glaze pot. This pot suppose located in the middle of a seven star tray. Dia. 4.5cm. Condition: cracked line to base, 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.