A contemporary hand carved stylized animal of Northwest Coast legend, probably a bear, beaver or badger or similar, 7 1/2" by 4 1/2" by 2 1/2", signed on reverse by the artist; the name appears as "Who Two Tookh" though I am likely misreading the first words. The piece is carved out of the correct cedar wood, with its distinctive grain and color, so is NOT one of the cheap Southeast Asia-origin fakes of NWC carvings that flood the market and confuse the less experienced collector...

BLACK OBJECTS

Set of a single kanji character of wooden signboard as 'Matsu' (Pine tree) and a miniture big tree made of burnt natural branch of tree as an applied form of Japanese tea ceremonial conception called 'Mitate' (A point of view as "Sees things as different things, not as they should be"). Showa period, 20th century, Japan. Character: 13 x 11.7 x 3.2 cm (5.11 x 4.60 x 1.25in), Tree: 35 x 33.5 x H 36 cm (13.77 x 13.18 x 14.17in)...

Fine Vintage Indian Silk Saree with gold thread, hand woven . Approximately 5 yards long . These were collected in 2000 from a personal collection of an Indian antique importer these were originally collected for their own collection .

Pair of Vintage Chinese Jade Pendants Vase and Guan Yen, good condition no damage . nice color each nearly 1.5" high.

Vintage Hand carved Sodalite - Lapis Skull paperweight , well carved size 6" by 4.5" by 4.5"

Antique Chinese Silver trinket stash Herb Box with repousse work #2. Beautiful silver work lid with raised floral bird and Bee the sides with different plant or floral scenes the corners with geometric patterns. he silver is unmarked but the box is signed . Possibly a Chinese artist living in Vietnam. Weight 1.5oz size 1.75" by 1.75"

Antique Indian tribal Banjara patchwork textile, composed of multi-colored, intricately hand embroidered elements and small mirrors in typical Banjara motifs, Western India Rajasthan or Gujarat. It is most likely a fragment of a tent covering that was turned into a decorative tapestry in the 20th century.

This is a remarkable piece of antique Indian tribal Banjara patchwork textile crafted with great care and attention...

A nicely painted work on canvas, 22" by 18 1/2" in trim black frame, the subject a seated Buddha in a complex background, signed at lower right corner in Thai. The contemporary painting is entirely in shades of brown, with gold mixed skillfully in. Condition is excellent.

20th c Chinese gold ground vase with raised enamel work , this is not that old but very good workmanship.There is a slight bump to the rim but no cloisonne loss.Size 9.5"

This quality of baby carrier (mawei beider = horse tail carrier) was reserved for festivals, weddings, burials and for special market days.
All hand made, very good condition. Huangping style, Miao, Guizhou, Qing dynasty

Hardwood shamanic Phurbu of traditional structure representing the 3 faces of the Shaman; interesting Makara's head, transformation of the shaman and representation of the Bhumba ; metal ending.
Beautiful usage patina. Nepal, Tamang ethnic group. 34 cms

BAMBOO SPROUT MADE OF BAMBOO

Sculpture of bamboo shoot made with grown-up bamboo that back to the form of its childhood. Showa period, 20th century, Japan. H 27 x D 10.5cm (10.62 x 4.13in)...

JIZO

‘Jizo Bosatsu’ Bodhisattva statue in the ‘gassho’ praying pose carved from a single wood, H 27 x W 11 x D 10 cm (10.62 x 4.33 x 3.93in), late 20th - early 21st century, Japan.


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VOTIVE GOOD LUCK SACRED HORSE

Worshipper's wooden tablet dedicated to the shrine called 'Ema' (lit. 'Horse picture'). Heisei period, 20th century, Japan. approx...

Enamelled copper snuff bottle. Decor of flying cranes in a reserve on a yellow background. The stopper is in cast bronze and chiselled with care. The prestigious mark of the emperor kien long is affixed under the base but, unfortunately, it is apocryphal. The rod and the teaspoon are made of metal. I think it's a Chinese production of the 20th century. Probably from the end. Height about 7cm. A chip on the foot (see photo) which does not harm the aesthetics of the object.

CODFISH

Large vintage watercolor painting on hard paper, 108 x 76.5 cm (42.51 x 30.11in), titled 'Codfish' by a Japanese painter, Komata Yoshio (Arakawa-ku, Tokyo), February, 1984...

A limited edition, pencil hand-signed print "Shepherd of the Plains", after a painting dated 1988, the print issued 1989, by the important contemporary artist of the American west, HOWARD TERPNING (1927-). The work measures 9" by 9 1/2" (image area), and 16 1/2" by 16 1/2" in attractive gold frame. The signature is at lower left, where the print is numbered 494/1250. Condition is excellent, everything clean and fresh. Terpning is likely the most important contemporary western artist...

SALMON

Anonymous vintage Japanese oil painting on paper board, Showa period, 20th century, 45.4 x 37.7 x 0.3 cm (17.87 x 14.84 x 0.11in). Aged deterioration with stain, paint-peeling, rips, damage, etc...

GOOD MARRIED COUPLE

Wooden Japanese Hina dolls (Dolls displayed at the Girl's Festival), Showa period, 20th century, H 8.7 x W 16 x D 11.8 cm (3.42 x 6.29 x 4.64in). Good facial expressions by the good distance between them as not too close and not too far...

This is a whimsical piece by one of the most important potters in the 20thcentury who hailed from Seto, Suzuki Seisei 鈴木青々(1914-1990)...

OKAME

Plaster mold for making *Okame mask, Showa period, 20th century, Japan, approx. 21 x 18 x 6cm (8.26 x 7.08 x 2.36in), in actually used condition as is. Not stands on its own...

DESCRIPTION: A Native American silver cuff bracelet having hammered and stamped accents; silver band is a nice, wide 1.5”. Stamped “RVF” by Navajo Silver Artist Roger Francisco. DIMENSIONS: Inner circumference = 5.75"; wrist opening = 1.75". Total weight = 52 grams.

A serigraph print titled "LOON MOTHER & BROOD", numbered 321/500, pencil signed in the handwriting of arguably Canada's most important indigenous people's artist, Norval Morrisseau (1931-2007). The unframed print, 11" by 15", is currently housed in a clear plastic protective sleeve (as found). It is lightly affixed at three corners to the backing---I chose not to try to remove it...

This is an contemporary wood carving of Guan Yin the Oriental's Goddess of Mercy and Love, it is of one piece wood carving using one kind of hardwood, it is beautifully carved out and display the elegance and beauty of the craftmanship, the suface was carved in a way to maintain the natural wood texture(rough surface).....Height 1 foot tall/12 inches to the halo peak.... please feel free to enquire and thank you very much, i am shipping it free to USA using SAL registered....

Tang Dynasty Style hand tooled metal vase with Phoenix and florals . Well done with nice hand work. Unsigned unknown metal probably brass. Similar to the Tang dynasty gilt silver royal cups and bowls. Size H 8" by 4" nice weight useable.

Tang Dynasty Style hand tooled metal vase with Ducks and florals. Well done with nice hand work. Unsigned unknown metal probably brass. Similar to the Tang dynasty gilt silver royal cups and bowls. Size H 9.25" by 4" nice weight useable.

ONE PLUS TWO LARGE BAMBOO SKIMMERS

Korean folk tool used for sorting out rice and rice hull, late 20th century. Single: approx. 47 x 17cm (18.50 x 6.69in), Wired: approx. 44 x 18cm (17.32 x 7.08in)...

Old pair of Chinese toggles in the shape of a button made of deer’s antler.
Deer symbolises longevity, high rank and immortality. D : 4,5 cms TCT 174 (see Bibliography)

This is a jade like hardstone carving of the chinese Han Dragon/mysthical beast....it pass the hardnest test, very hard can't be scratch by steel knife point, it is of natural stone....

Antique Japanese Maji period handmade miniature marble swirl pattern Tokoname Kyusu - Hana ceramic teapot and cover finely hand enameled in relief with scrolls and flowers.

MEASUREMENTS:

Width including spout: 12.5 cm (4.92 inches). Height: 6.5 cm (2.56 inches).

CONDITION: In very good condition. No cracks, chips, or repairs.

POWER STONES FOR THE FIVE ELEMENTS

35 pieces set of 'Godai Rikiishi' translated to 'Power stones for the Five elements (in Japanese philosophy: earth、water、fire、wind, and void)' that are the small talisman stones enshrined numerously at Sumiyoshi Taisha shrine (https://www.sumiyoshitaisha.net/en/) in Osaka, Japan, and regarded as having divine favor if can pick up the scarce one written some words. Largest: 3 cm (1.18in), Smallest: 1 cm (0.39in)

A mokko-shaped porcelain kogo incense burner, which is a square with each corner indented. The corners are so strongly indented that the shape becomes an octagonal. All sides are slightly bulging out and the cover is slightly domed, giving the whole a soft, rounded feel.

From the center of the cover, the surface has been divided into eight ‘cake slices’. The decoration in underglaze blue (sometsuke) runs continuously the center of the cover, with a small flower in the middle, to the bo...

A very rare and special design of 100% handwoven 2-ply 100% IKAT SILK from Thailand. 2 identical pieces of 2 yards length available for this design. It is possible to purchase only one length. Price indicated in US$ 195.00 is for 2 yards. Shipping is not included. Payment by PayPal. Other designs available. Please inquire.

A very fine design of handwoven new 100% IKAT SILK from Thailand. 2-ply, length 2 yards x width 39"

A very fine design of 100% handwoven IKAT SILK from Thailand. 2-ply, size: length 2 yards x width 39"

Vintage Chinese Lucky Rabbit Exotic wood Sculpture with 2 rabbits towing a large coin. Very well carved in a dark hardwood like ebony with a mother of pearl signature inlay but it is unsigned. Size length 4" by 3" high.