A 19th century (Edo to Meiji periods) gilded bronze branch bearing three golden fruits, each of which opens to reveal a small compartment. It is 19 cm (7-1/2 inches) long, 6 cm (2-1/2 inches) tall and comes enclosed in an age darkened kiri-wood box. Certainly of Buddhist connotations, it likely held some small sweets or incense.

John Wright Oakes (1820 - 1887) A fine oil painting titled a brook near Devonshire oil on canvas relined signed lower center. A dense wooded area with a stream and a figure on a bridge.

Kokeshi, wooden folk toy of NE Japan. Height: 7.25". This is an example of "Kijiyama-kei" tradition of Akita Prefecture. The artisan is Onodera Masatoku who was born on June 13th, 1958 (Showa 23). For a brief story on "dentou" (traditional) kokeshi, please see our weblog, which is accessible through our Trocadero homepage.

Mother of pearl is inset into the silver powder dusted lattice set between red lacquered pillars forming this art-deco era lacquer vase enclosed in the original signed wooden box by Iwamura Sadao (1912-1944). A brass insert which rests perfectly between the four corners allows for flowers. The strong geometric patterning embodies the Art Deco style so popular in Japan in the 1930s. It is 6-1/4 inches (16cm) square, 15-1/2 inches (39.5 cm) tall and in overall fine condition...

Gold clouds border a spectacular and rare scene of birds flying amid wisteria (fuji) on this fine 19th century gold screen. The screen is roughly 68 by 148 inches (172 x 376 cm). We are offering this screen as is, to allow the buyer to pursue restoration to a level they deem satisfactory. In need of restoration, there are scratches in the gold over the birds, three marks low in panel three and a number of thin tears along the lower portions of the 6 panels. For detailed photos please inquire...

A lovely late Edo to early Meiji period square footed dish decorated with autumn grass and crosshatching in underglaze iron with a charming lacquer repair in one corner featuring a crescent moon expertly rendered. The dish has been formed on a cloth covered pattern; impressions remain visible in the surface through blanks in the thick white glaze. It was made with fluted corners, with 4 pressed on loop feet...

Jurojin getting an earful; a humorous image by Suzuki Shonen showing the elderly god having his ear cleaned by his companion, the long lived crane. It comes enclosed in a double wooden box annotated by Konishi Fukunen (1887-1959) and bears a label from the Daimaru Department Store. Fukunen was one of Shonens most famous pupils. The ink and light color on paper image is bordered in a superb brocade mounting with solid ivory rollers...

A Fuchi and Kashira set with flowers decoration with gold and silver overlay decoration on shakudo relief and nanako ground. Good, serviceable condition (a small, fine line fracture from the rim of the fuchi not at all compromising function or presentation.) An easy motif to match if fitting a sword (we may do so if not first selling them.) Fuchi length, 1 17/32 inches (3.89 cm)

A fox sits wrapped up like the Daruma, a humorous image by long time head priest of Kenninji Temple Takeda Mokurai (1854-1930) in light ink on paper. The scroll has been fully remounted in dark forest border extended with beige and features black lacquered wooden rollers. It is 18 by 47-1/2 inches (45.5 x 120.5 cm) and in excellent condition. Mokurai began his training as a priest at the age of 7. Developing under a number of masters, he finally settled under Yuzen...

A Meiji scene of samurai preparing for battle, a noble women looking on with apprehension as a courier brings word from the battlefield. The lord fixes the knot on his helmet, preparing to rush into the fray. The scene is performed in pigment on silk, and we have had it completely re-mounted with a black frame reflecting the original style with sturdy cloth backing...

On the 9th day of the 6th month of 1775, 3 artists, Reisen Uno (Motoaki/Gensho, a songwriter, poet and calligrapher), Keiho Takada (Kano Chikuin, a Kano trained painter of budhist images and calligrapher) and the master of the Chikudo, Teiun held a songwriting party. This scroll is a recording of the scene, with the subsequent song written along the top, followed by a poem by Chikuin and Reisen, recorded by Teiun. This is a truly fine scroll, recently restored from its worn Edo mountings...

A very tall footed chawan by Kawai Kanjiro enclosed in a fine Kiri-wood box endorsed by his daughter Koha, head of the Kawai Kanjiro Museum. The piece is very much in this potters unique style. The pale rough clay is covered in ash colored glaze with a wide band of soft green, within which are two floral scribbles in red and blue. The bowl is 6 inches (15 cm) diameter, 3-3/4 inches (9 cm) tall and is in perfect condition...

Beautiful man's short jacket, hand painted on Asa(hemp). It is in excellent conditon, very rare to find this quality in this condition. This type of kimono is becoming very scarce every year.

Old Japanese Children Motif Kakiemon Signed Charger

The charger is 2 inches tall, and 10.75 inches in diameter.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, nor cracks.

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Sold, no price, no info. c. 1870 Victorian Button with Grape Cluster and Leaves Motif. Nice burnishing from age and touch and in very nice condition for age. 15/16" with brass shank and marked in back: "L. C. J. - F" then "Patent". Sold, no price, no info

Rare Edo period Japanese namazu-e (earthquake fish picture) woodblock print featuring a giant human-like catfish playing a samisen beside an oni (demon) who is seated casually reading a book. In Japanese mythology, it was believed that giant catfish living underground caused earthquakes with their thrashing movements. A series of namazu-e were published anonymously in Japan shortly after the Ansei earthquake hit Edo (now Tokyo) in 1855...

Kokeshi, wooden folk toy of NE Japan. Height: 9.75". This is an example of the "Naruko-kei" tradition of Miyagi Prefecture. The artisan is Takahashi Teruyuki, who was born on January 13th, Showa 15 (1930.) It is not dated, but was most likely made during the 1970's or 1980's. For a brief story of "dentou" (traditional) kokeshi, please see our weblog, which is accessible through our Trocadero homepage.

A large Ukibori vase covered in iron with yellow slip raised imagery of birds in a pomegranate tree by Ito Tozan I enclosed in the original signed wooden box dated 1917. It is 16 inches (40 cm) tall 10-1/2 inches (26 cm) diameter and in fine condition.
Ito Tozan I (1846-1920) began as a painter in the Maruyama school studying under Koizumi Togaku...

Feeling frisky that day, perhaps a wry self portrait by this most famous of Nuns, Otagaki Rengetsu with a poem brushed above in her unique script.
Hito hakaru The trickster
Sagano no harano In the Fields of Sagano
Yufumagure At Twilight
Onoka obana ya Tail in the Pampas grass
Sode to misuran Will it seem a sleeve
There is something very human about this depiction, perhaps the nose…The Hakuzosu (Fox spirit)...

A gorgeous female Bunraku doll with mobile head and hands in the original wooden box. She is 30 inches long from hemline to hair ornament. She has a very adult looking face and extremely ornate hair dress. The kimono is of silk with a shibori obi. This doll likely dates to the 1960s or early 1970s. A rare find for the collector of Bunraku items and Japanese dolls.

An early work featuring white walls in Autumn foliage by Kitamura Seigyu enclosed in the original signed double wooden box. The box appears to be titled HakuryuJi no yu (evening around Hakuryuji). There are many places named Hakuryuji in Japan, so it is difficult ot be specific, but near his home of Hokkaido, and a place he would have passed through is a Hakuryuji in mountainous and rural Akita prefecture. This work is performed with pigment and powdered silver on silk, and dates from very ea...

A pair of root-wood geese carvings 10 x 4 x 3 inches (24 x 10 x 9 cm) and 6 x 3 x 8 inches (14 x 6.5 x 20 cm) respectively. There are some minor losses around where the feet are attached to the natural form polished wood bodies, otherwise are in fine condition.

Beautiful screen, the quality did not show here. The measurements are 66"L x 36"H. Hand painted on silk with silk matting and framed in the black lacquered wood. Condition is excellent except in the areas shown in the pictures. One dent did break the paper but not so visible (enlargement 5), small scratches on the right side corner in the matting area (enlargement 6)is minor. The damage in the back (done by a cat) is worse than the picture (enlargement #8).

Drinking dancing and shamisen playing, a skeleton crew doing donchan-sawagi on the back of a pale gray jiban crepe-silk kimono. The figures are performed in the painstaking shibori technique where each dot is hand knotted before dying, each laborious knot making up one dot in the matrix of the design. The piece likely dates from the Meiji to early Taisho era, late 19th to early 20th century. This is not one of the modern bleached versions of this theme, but an antique original. Very very rare...

A massive museum quality Chinese style Pot by leading Kyoto artist Ito Tozan enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The bulb-form body is sculpted with 14 flutes, a pair of beast heads serve as handles. The glaze is olive covered in red, bleeding through in places, the combination of color quite striking. The vase is 18 inches (46 cm) tall, 14 inches (36 cm) diameter and in perfect condition and comes with the original rosewood stand. The box is simply titled Horo-Kama Kabin signed insid...

Striking and show stopping totally describe this Los Castillo cuff. It is 2.5in. in diameter and it weighs 82 grams heavy. The face front is 2 inches tall with no dents or damage to the silver or repousse balls in the concave center. You see a tiny line of black above the inside seam but it is a line of tarnish not a split and the condition is just perfect. Hallmarked correctly as shown, eagle 15 and design number 579 A. You may see something similar to this design but they all fall short to the...

Japanese literati painting finely detailed in the Chinese style with a snowy mountainous landscape scene featuring houses, figures, a waterfall, and gnarled trees. An inscription at the upper right is signed “Sorin Gaishi,” the pseudonym for Takaku Aigai (1796-1843), followed by two red artist seals. Takaku Aigai was a prominent Nanga School artist and a protégé of Tani Buncho. His work can be found in the collections of the British Museum, Ashmolean Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Art, ...

Signed Victoria we have a rare piece that has an exceptional carving. The more I view it the more I think that it looks like a jaguar more than one of the ancient Gods. No chips or repairs and it had to be in a loving home in the condition it is in. Colors in the stone range from ivory, brown, greens to black all swirled beautifully. The size is stunning with a 20in. length. The drop is 2 1/8th in. x 3in. and it is seated on a really thick, higher than 925 silver base. The weight is 82 grams hea...

Intricately carved hand wrought sterling silver bracelet designed and signed circa 1950 by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar (1905-86). Bracelet measures 1 1/4" wide. The bracelet is thick and measures 6 3/4" long interior but will most comfortably fit up to a 6 1/2" wrist. Weight- 124 grams, 4.4oz. The design features hidden hinges and a slide in pin closure. Pin and safety chain are tight and secure. Signed HA TAXCO 940 and eagle #9. Beautiful condition with no dents, dings or repairs. Gorge...

Measuring 12 1/2", and finely cast in bronze, this figure represents a Faun or Satyr, one of the followers of Pan, and the original was discovered in the ruins of Pompeii in 1830. With good detail, and true to the original statue, this one has a dark patina, with verdigris visible around the head primarily, and some wear to the patina on the body. Of nineteenth century original, and most likely a Grand Tour souvenir.

A nicely designed ghurra, with a wooden ball enclosed inside ( this kind of carving is coming from a single piece of wood), so it is working as a rattle while churning the milk. Unusual white and hard patina, important signs of used, H 30 cm , thickness 4 to 6 cm , Weight 450 gr ; Presented on an iron Stand Further information on request

Rare pair of copper wall sconces designed and signed (c.1940's)by noted Taxco, Mexico silver and metal artist Hector Aguilar (1905-1986). Each hand crafted piece measures 7 1/2" tall and 6 1/2" across. Fully marked on reverse HA TAXCO MADE IN MEXICO. Beautiful condition with no dents or dings. Hangers on back work perfectly. We have never seen this sconce design before. Aguilar works are included in museum collections around the world. US shipping and insurance included.

This bronze depicts King Louis XIV in his royal robes and other regalia, standing next to a table containing a small coffer, to which he points, with a key in his hand. The backing over the table contains other French and royal insignia, including a shield and crown. The sculpture is cast in three sections, with some welding evident on the back. It measures 16" high x 17" wide, and is 6 1/2" deep. The casting is fine and well detailed, and there are no losses or cracks to the bronze. The su...

A stunning fire patinated bronze vase. The mottled verdigris background in contrast with copper red patinated areas of resist in leaf patterns complete with veining to the leaves and texture to the sustaining twigs. This seems to be of a good quality bronze alloy - emitting a bell resonance when lightly struck. Unmarked but consistent with German and Austrian work from the early 20th century. Acquired from the same source as a marked WMF Ikora vase we are also offering. Quite good condition with...

A Green Onyx Inkstand with a Spelter Inkwell and Front Panel Trim. Dimensions 9" wide x 6" deep x 3.5" high. Late 19th century. Excellent condition.

Late 18th Century or Early 19th Century Japanese Blue & White Hirado Vase with Dragon & Tiger

The vase is 11.25 inches tall, and 6.5 inches in diameter.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, nor cracks.

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A good Ming transitional Chongzhen blue and white big jar, rounded side with globular body and glazed base, jar decorated with under glaze blue of human and scenery motif, shoulder with flower motif.
Jar is in good condition no chip, no crack, no restoration, there is a manufacture crack line near the rim, it did not comes off, good blue tone color.
Size: 17 cm height, 15 cm diameter.

English early Victorian two-drawer work/sewing stand with veneered lift-top in figured burr walnut, above two drawers. Circa 1830s. The upper drawer pulls out to reveal a fitted working interior with sliding trays, divided compartments and a flip over built-in pin cushion, also in burr walnut. The carved and turned legs are in solid walnut and are supported by a medial stretcher. Condition is excellent, but with a piece missing from one of the turnings on one leg and with modification to the...

 

A good and rare Yuan dynasty blue and white covered small jar, rounded side with globular body and unglazed base, jar decorated with under glaze blue of flower motif and a moon, original cover.
Jar and cover is in very good condition no chip, no crack, no restoration.
Size: 6.5 cm height.

A large Tang Changsha bowl from belitung or batu hitam shipwreck, bowl decorate with green and iron brown motif covered with creamy white glaze. Bowl is in good condition no chip, no crack, no restoration, there is some glaze flacking and degradation on the surface. Size: 20.5 cm diameter.

A Song dynasty qingbai / yingqing bowl with twin fish and weave motif at the center, at the inner wall cavetto there ribbing motif, crackled glaze, there is some thin metal remain used to be covering the rim. probably product of Hutian or Jingdezhen.
Bowl is in very good condition no damage, no chip, no crack, no restoration.
Size: 18.5 cm diameter

Beautiful example of the sterling silver and azur-malachite stone pin dress clip designed and signed (c.1931-46)by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-1967). Comprised of 3 carved cactus leaves joined with a sterling ribbon. The colors of the stones range from greens to blues with black accents. Measures 3 3/4" long X 1 3/4" wide. Pictured in Warmans' Jewelry 2nd edition, Spratling Silver: A Field Guide, and on www.spratlingsilver.com. Excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks or...

A great antique primitive mask , hard wood , great age H 30 cm , wide 18 cm More information on request

Cloisonne Dragon in Clouds Box, Meiji Period (1868-1912)

It is 2.5 inches (6.5 cm) by 6 inches (15 cm) wide.

It is in good condition with no chips except a small bruise with surface scratches at the bottom, a repair to enamel at one corner, and slightly bent metal lip (as seen in the photos).

Large format photos available upon request.

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I have never seen this type of Hina Goten (Palace) until I found this one. No longer a spring chicken myself, I asked several people in Japan if they knew anything about this style. No one knew. We may call this a rare find. The Girls Days Hina ningyo (doll) set that I grew up with was displayed in the steps style, which still could be a common way of displaying 15 dolls as long as you can afford the space. The style of all the Hina dolls are from Heian Period (794

William Spratling's amethyst tulip cuff is an iconic design with it being in numerous publications. Please note that the listing of the necklace (sold separately) on my site has been updated. The diameter is 2.5in. with a 1 inch gap. This is a heavy cuff weighing 105 grams. Lovingly cared for there are no cracks or chips to the stones while showing inner inclusions as expected. The silver is beautiful and with warm patina. Showing a face front of 2.5in. makes it a striking piece that can not be ...

Koransha Fukagawa Dragon Charger Marked, Meiji Period (1868-1912)

The charger is 1.45 inches (3.5 cm) tall, and 14.75 inches (37.5 cm) in diameter.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks.

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A fine early English Oak Carved Tudor period bible box. With an antique hand written not on the inside lid stating. "Old Tudor Bible Box from Oddington Church Oxfordshire used for more than 100 years as a reading desk bought in Burford Aug 1509. In good antique condition replaced lock and comes with a later stand. Great for magazine storage a beautiful early period piece with exquisite patina.

Hepplewhite period mahogany bow front chest with four graduated drawers, New England origin, c.1790-1800. Size: 40.75 inches wide x 22.25 inches deep x 36.5 inches high. Original brasses. Each drawer is veneered in book matched crotch mahogany with satinwood cross banding. The high French feet flank a scrolled apron with checkered inlay. Old refinish.

A Yuan Longquan celadon yen yen shape vase, rounded side with ovoid body and trumpet neck, stand on beveled foot, glazed base with unglazed foot ring, covered with green glaze.
Vase is in very good condition no chip, no crack, no restoration.
Size: 16.5 cm height.

Minimal design Ghurra with a sitting protector in its middle part , the hands are joined in the Namaste gesture. Superb black glossy patina , obvious signs of use , circa 1950 or earlier, H 27cm , wide 8.5 cm , thickness 3.5 weight 300 gr, Presented on an iron stand. Further information on request.

This sweet pair has all original leather, gently sloping backs & the much sought after light caramel glow. Circa late 1940's, in good overall condition. 32" wide, 35" deep, 33" high, 22" seat depth

Vintage French Leather Club Chairs - Caramel Rollback Pair
High, tight rollback style with 100% vintage leather. These beautiful French Club Chairs have that rich amber/caramel glow so coveted in these early chairs. Light crackling on the arms add to the overall charm. Circa late 1940�s.
Dimensions: 33� wide, 36� deep, 34� high

Striking example of the famous sterling, suede and leather "X" belt with dots designed (1940's) by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar(1905-86). Currently measuring 2 1/4" Wide by 26" Long. Each end has an additional 1 3/4 inches if a longer length is desired. The dots are fixed in place but the silver X's slide on the suede and leather strap. The artist Georgia O'Keeffe is pictured wearing this belt on p. 108 of SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill. The leather and suede are in excellent v...

Sumida Gawa 2 Sumo Wrestler Signed, circa 1920

It is 6.75 inches (17 cm) tall, and 7 inches (18 cm) wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs, or cracks, except a small chip at the sleeve of one of the wrestler (as seen in the photos).

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Pair of handmade repousse' sterling silver stick pins designed and signed circa 1940's by American and Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. Each stickpin measures 1 1/2"Wide X 1 1/4"High. Both pins are signed on the back. WS Spratling, Made in Mexico. Beautiful condition with great patina.

I have seen only one other of this signed Salvador Teran bracelet. The stones are fitted perfectly with onyx. There are 2 sets of hinges that give a comfortable fit. The face front is 1 1/8th inches tall and tapers to half an inch in the back. A very thick Mexican silver bracelet with a weight of 80 grams. The inside diameter is 2.25in. and will fit most. Certainly should be put on a collectors list of must haves.

Taisho (1918) Japanese Ittobori Painted Wood Boy Doll Signed and Dated with Original Wooden Box

The boy is 11 inches tall, and 7.5 inches wide.

He is in good condition with no repairs, nor chips, except a crack at his side (as seen in the photo).

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This is a museum quality and large amber glazed pouch ewer from the Liao Dynasty (907-1125). Tall and handsome, it stands on a flat splay foot rising upwards to a bulging side body with a long vertical spout with foliated mouth rim and a rounded handle instead of the pinch handle. The whole pouch ewer is coated with dark amber glaze on a white colour slip stopping short of the splay foot rim showing the red colour stoneware. The stoneware pouch ewer simulates a leather form of the pouch.