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This pottery jar of "hu" form was made during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220) and comes from Shaanxi province in the northwest of China. It is made from a relatively highly-fired reddish pottery and has simple incised decorative bands surrounding the jar at its shoulder. The whole surface, including the base and inner mouth, is coated in an amber-coloured glaze that has a "bubbled" surface...
This pottery model of an official or dignitary was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from a buff-coloured pottery and is particularly heavily-potted. It has been repaired in the past, including a poor repair at the neck. Since then the head has again been broken off the body...
This fine pottery head was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). It has been "cold painted" in a base coat of white pigment on top of which have been painted pink, red and black pigments to pick out the facial details.
Height 10.5 cm...
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STREAMER
Washi Japanese paper, Showa period, mid 20th century, Japan. 147 x 57 cm (57.87 x 22.44in). Aged deterioration as is, but no holes.
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KOI
Vintage Japanese cast iron koi carp okimono once displayed at tokonoma alcove of an old house in Gunma, Northern Kanto region, Showa period, 20th century, 29 x 9 x H 11 cm (11.41 x 3.54 x 4.33in)...
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THREE SAMPLE BOOKS OF KIMONO FABRIC
Set of old sample books of batik dyeing kimono fabric of professional use, with 66 pages pasted sample scraps (as 20 p + 20 p + 26 p) and more blank pages, also including some remains of sample scraps and a partner's business card. Showa period, 20th century, Kyoto, Japan. 44.5 x 32 x 3.5 cm (17.51 x 12.59 x 1.37in) each...
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FISH-SHAPED BRASS PADLOCK
Early 20th century, Korea. Total size with pushing bar: 22 x 9 x 3 cm (8.66 x 3.54 x 1.18in). Originally used for furniture. In working condition with a substitute pushing bar made in the later years (as original bar is missing). Massive weight...
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BONITO SASHIMI PLATE
Auspicious wooden fish-formed plate served for sashimi especially used for the New Year's celebration. Showa period, 20th century, Japan. 55 x 17.5 x H 11.8 cm (21.65 x 6.88 x 4.64in)...
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SHAKOTAN BLUE 1970
Vintage Japanese oil painting on canvas, 'Fine scenery of Shakotan (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shakotan,_Hokkaido)' by Yakuwa Shiro (1914-93), 1970. 33 x 24.5 x 1.7 cm (12.99 x 9.64 x 0.66in)...
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RED-PAINTING PAPER PLATE
Very rare 'Akae' (Red painting) plate made of compressed paper as I have never seen such a type during my entire career. Detail and usage unknown. Probably Showa period, 20th century, Japan. D 22.5 x H 3.7 cm (8.85 x 1.45in)...
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STICKER BOARD BY A JAPANESE BOY
A fragment of old massive industrial wooden board stenciled as 'Explosive' on the opposite side, randomly stuck many old school stickers of 'Ultraman' and 'Kamen Rider' (and their monster enemies) as the two biggest children's superhero in Japanese tokusatsu TV show in 1970s. Really scarce tangible memory and story hardly seen today. 65 x 37 x 1.5 cm (25.59 x 14.56 x 0.59in)...
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UMO
'Unidentified Metal Object', like a natural form of abstract wild tree/gnarl okimono but made of heavy metal as unidentified unmagnetic material..., once displayed at tokonoma alcove of an old house in Ishikawa, Hokuriku region in Showa period, 20th century, 21 x 19 x 18 cm (8.26 x 7.48 x 7.08in).
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SILK JEOGORI JACKET
Basic upper garment of hanbok (traditional Korean costume) for women that wears with skirt as a pair outfit. Early 20th century. Firm and glossy indigo blue silk and inner coton with expected ravels and discoloration due to aging, but not fatal damage like holes or rips.
Color to bottom edge: approx. 37cm (16.73in)
Sleeve edge to edge across the shoulders: approx. 140cm (55.11in)
Armpit to armpit: approx...
This large and impressive pottery jar was made over 4,000 years ago during the Machang Phase (c...
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AUSPICIOUS BRASS SPOONS
6 pieces set of early 20th century traditional Korean brass spoons. Relatively rare spoons with the engravings of auspicious words. Generously slight different size of each due to aged handmade pieces. Length 20-22.5cm (7.87-8.85in). Some slight aged deterioration as is but relatively less rust.
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This sturdy ridge tile in the form of a seated lion-dog dates to the latter part of the Ming Dynasty (c. 1600 - 1644). It is coated in a thick and finely-crackled attractive turquoise glaze. The curved underneath of the tile remains unglazed and has the impressions of a finely-woven cloth on which it must have been placed during manufacture.
Height 22 cm. There is a chip to one ear and kiln scars on both sides of the animal's mout...
This blue and white porcelain bowl with flared rim was made during the late 15th - early 16th century (Hongzhi reign 1488 – 1505). The outer wall is decorated in underglaze blue with a honeycomb pattern. The central decoration is loosely based on a vajra (Buddhist sceptre) with various other decorations around the inner wall. It is coated in a finely-crackled glaze.
Diameter 14.5 cm. Condition is very good: there is a hairlin...
This wide-bodied porcelain ewer was made during the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279). It is particularly "heavily-potted" for its type. It has a "kinked" spout, a wide loop handle and two decorative loops on opposite sides joined at the shoulder and neck. It is coated in a fairly thick greenish blue glaze that is crackled in places. The base remains unglazed revealing the creamy-white body.
Height 22.5 cm. Weight 1.325 kg. Despite being an i...