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)...

The size of Cuff Link: 7/8" L x 9/16" W on Kutani Sometsuke Porcelain
The size of Tie Clip: 5/8" Square Kutani Sometsuke Porcelain, 2 1/8" L Clip
This is handsome Japanese Kutani Sometsuke(B/W) porcelain
w/ design of Rose handpainted on cuff links and Tie Clip.
The set came in Kiri wood box. It has marking of Kutani Yaki (Kutani Ware).
Tie clip has spring holding so tie does not slop away.
The set never been used. Original fine condition...

Chinese Red and Black Cinnabar Lidded Jar. Wood core fitted lid no damage collected 1985. Size h 2.25" w 3.5"

A rare incense container inscribed by Zen monk Murakami Jikai 村上慈海(1902 – 1987), potted by Mashimizu Zōroku IV 四代真清水蔵六(b.1933). Made in 1987 as a commemorative piece of a Grand Chakin – a tea gathering that took place at Kinkaku-ji in 1980, with heads of 5 major tea schools present. The box is signed by potter and head of Sōkoku-ji sect Kajitani Sōnin 梶谷宗忍(1914 – 1995), because Murakaki Rōshi passed away before final firing was done...

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...

Indigo-dyed heavy cotton shop Apron. Stencil-dyed on both sides with shop name and address: “Dai Maru,” Akita City (Akita Prefecture;) braided cotton waist tie. Top line: “Akita-shi Chuuo Oroshi Uri Ichiba” (Akita City Central Wholesale Market,) logo: “Dai Maru” (Big Circle,) 3rd line: “Akita Dai Maru Seika Kabushiki Gaisha” (Akita Dai Maru Produce Inc.,) last line: “Denwa (telephone) 0188 Daihyou (main number) 69-5591.” Very good condition. Late1900’s...

MAN AND HORSE

Scarce vintage tiny antimony ornament of a pack-horse man decorating (or assisting) the landscape of Bonsai, called ‘Tenpai’, Showa period, 20th century, Japan...

A Japanese Kobako (personal storage box) designed with beautiful Yosegi Zaiku marquetry. Made in the Hakone region in Kanagawa Prefecture, it is a single drawer style used to store precious Okimono and treasures.

Yosegi Zaiku is a Japanese traditional craft dating back to the Edo Period (1603-1868). Wooden rods of varying natural colors are cut into elongated geometric shapes and glued together to form solid blocks...

Boating in the serenity. Painted with ink and pigments on silk. Signed and sealed.

Shirakura Kanyu(1896-1974) was a Nanga painter(the Southern school of Chinese painting), born in Niigata Prefecture in Japan. He studied under Hattori Goro(1869-1930), and after moving to Tokyo he studied Western painting under Hakutei Ishii(1882-1958).Afterwards, he returned to Nanga, and after moving to Kyoto, studied under Tajika Chikuson(1864-1922)...

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...

Katazome (stencil-dyed) Maekake (apron), Shop Apron for Konnyaku Store. Indigo-dyed heavy cotton shop apron. Stencil-dyed on both sides with shop name and address: “Yamachuu,” Nihonmatsu City (Fukushima Prefecture;) braided cotton waist tie...

Vintage Japanese Black Lacquer with red Bamboo painted lid and beige interior Tea caddy or stash jar. Nice pieces collected in 1980s 4 matching available one has bubble damage to lacquer on the interior lid this will be last one to sell. New old stock.

This very well carved two-tone hard stone snuff bottle is a 1980's product. It depicts an old sage chatting with a young man under a pine tree. It is 3" high, 2" wide and 1 3/8" thick with a red carnelian and silver rim cap. It is in great condition.

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.

Vintage Chinese Red Hardwood carved Gourd box with Leafs new old stock with original box. Well carved no damage 3" by 3.25" 2.5". trinket box stash box .

Vintage Chinese Red Hardwood carved Gourd box with Leafs new old stock with original box. Well carved no damage 3.5" by 2.25" 3.75". trinket box stash box.

1980s Chinese hand carved Lidded Dragon wood table box nice carving with a good amount of storage space. Unsigned l 5.5" w 3" h 2.2"

Vintage Chinese Red Hardwood Carved Ram netsuke unsigned well carved collected 1980s. Size 1.75" by 1.75"

Vintage Chinese Red and Black carved cinnabar Lidded box with heavy brass foot and lid rim, collected 1980s in China no damage just a bit of dust in lid recessed areas. 2 matching available sold separately or as a pair. Size 4" by 4" high.

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.

Tibetan Himalayan Brass Buddha, 4 1/4" high, 3 1/4" wide, 2" deep, some marks on the bottom, condition is good.

Vintage Chinese Rosewood Animal shaped lidded box, nice carving circa 1980s the tail seems to have been reattached possibly when made since its well done. Cute piece beautiful wood grain, size 4.5"l by 3.5" high

Vintage Chinese Red Hardwood carved pear box with Leafs new old stock with original box. Well carved no damage 3" by 3.5" 2.". trinket box stash box.

Japanese Bamboo Ikebana Flower arrangement Hanging Wall Vase, 12" high, 3 1/4" wide-bottom, 3 1/8" high and 7/8" diameter-vase only, the condition is good.

A large cast bronze Department 56 recumbent pig used in a store or window display to feature their Jam Bon Farmhouse china collection (See last photo of same pig as a Dept. 56 Jam Bon butter dish). A truly unique piece with very nice detailing and a Department 56 label on the bottom. The label also says, "Made in India", but it looks Chinese to me and I haven't been able to find any Indian pigs that vaguely resembles this one. I'll let you decide...

Tibetan Himalayan Brass Ghee Butter Lamp, 3 3/4" high, 3 3/8" diameter-top, 2 1/4" diameter-bottom, purchased in Lhasa 1985, it is in good condition

Indigo-dyed heavy cotton shop Apron, for a Sake purveyor, central logo reads “Cha” (Tea, the common name of drinking establishments in old Japan was “Cha-ya,” or “Tea House.” Stencil-dyed on both sides with shop name and address, braided cotton waist tie. All lines read right to left, and top to bottom, in the old pre-WWII style. Unsure on actual readings, but meanings are clear...

Vintage Japanese Red and Black Lacquer Tea caddy or stash jar. Lacquer on hand made wood core with red lacquer stripe design on a black base. Unsigned undamaged. Size h 2.5" d 3" .

A beautiful French Set Of Six Etched Crystal Vodka Shot Glasses 4” (Quillen)

Chinese Hardwood round brown Display Stand, nicely carved and polished, made in "Hong Kong", 2 1/2" diameter-inside top rim, 3 3/4" wide-widest middle section, 1 3/8" high, the condition is good, two(2) more stands are available, please inquire.

"Hong Kong" made Hardwood oval Display Stand, 4 1/2" wide, 3 3/8" deep, 7/8" high, supported by 4 small curved feet.

Chinese Rosewood Cover for Jar, Top, 4 1/4 " diameter-top outside measurement, 1 1/4" high, (4 1/8" diameter inner outside rim, 1/2" high-inner rim), heavy and thick well polished and high quality Rosewood cover, the condition is good. Please inquire for the measurement.

Two(2) Chinese Hardwood dark brown display Stands, made in "Hong Kong' paper stickers are still in place on the bottom, 5 3/8" diameter-inside top rim, 1 5/8" high, 6 3/4" wide-outside maximum width, very nicely carved stands. The condition is good.

Chinese Hardwood round dark Brown Display Stand, made in "Hong Kong", 6 5/8" diameter-top inner rim, 8 1/2" wide-outside wider part, 1 3/4" high, nicely carved design, the condition is good.

"Hong Kong" label Hardwood Plate or Bowl upright Display Stand, 8" high-maximum height, 6" deep and 6" high inside measurement, this stand can display medium or large size of Punch bowl to show inside the bowl decoration. The condition is good.

Chinese Hardwood carved dark brown display Stand, made in "Hong Kong", 2 1/2" diameter-inside top rim, 1 3/8" high, 3 3/8" wide-maximum width, the condition is good. I have one(1) extra stand, please inquire if you need pair stands.

Pair Chinese Hardwood Display Stands, made in "Hong Kong", well carved heavy stands, 3 7/8" diameter-inside top rim, 6" wide-widest point, 1 7/8" high, the condition is good.

Chinese Carved Round Wooden Top or Cover, 1 7/8" diameter, 1" high for inside measurement, your item must be smaller than this measurement, the condition is good.

Chinese Hardwood Lacquer square shape High Display Stand, 2 1/4" high, 5" square, in good condition.

Chinese Hardwood small Scroll shape Display Stand, 2" wide, 1" deep, 5/8" high, more same stands are available, the condition is good.

Chinese Hardwood square shape display Stand, 7" square, 1 1/4" high, flat top, lacquered, supported by 4 bracket feet, the condition is good.

"Hong Kong" made Rosewood round Display Stand3 1/2" diameter(top measurement, 3 3/4" diameter(lower measurement), the condition is good.

Chinese carved Hardwood black round Display Stand, 10 3/8" diameter-inside the rim, 2" high, for large urn and vase, carved side has few cracks but nothing is loose and not much shown.

Chinese black carved Hardwood very small Display Stand, 7/8" diameter-inside top rim, 1" high, 1 7/8" wide-middle carved area, the condition is good, several extra stands are available, please inquire.

Pair Chinese Rosewood Lacquered Display Stand, shaped cut corner square bottom and round top, 3 1/8" diameter-top inner measurement, 4 1/4" square-maximum width, 1 1/4" high, the condition is good.

Chinese carved Wood round cover or top for Tea Caddy or Tea Jar, 2" diameter and 3/4" high for outside, 1 5/8" diameter and 5/8" high for inside measure, your tea caddy must be smaller than top. The condition is good.

Chinese carved Wood round Cover or Top for Tea Jar or Tea Caddy, 1 3/8" diameter and 5/8" high (inside), your tea jar top must be smaller than this wooden inside measurement. the condition is good. Two(2) more tops are available, please inquire.

Chinese Hardwood carved Display Stand, round dark brown with nicely fluted carved design, made in "Hong Kong", 6 3/4" diameter-top inner rim, 8 3/4" wide-outside widest part, 1 7/8" high, the condition is good.

Chinese Hardwood round lacquered brown heavy ornate stand, 6 5/8" diameter-top inner rim, 8 5/8" wide-outside widest area, 2" high, some tiny scratches on top, tiny 1/2" wide tip on the bottom glued together.

"Hong Kong" made Rosewood Oval shape Display Stand, 3 1/2" wide 2 1/2" deep, 3/4" high(top measurement), 3 7/8" wide 2 7/8" deep(bottom measurement), flat bottom. Display objects on the nicely finished top and bottom, the condition is good.

Pair "Hong Kong" made Hardwood Square shape display Stands, 5 7/8" square, 1 1/2" high, high polished heavy wood surface, few carved wood legs are glued together, almost invisible.

Chinese Hardwood Display Stand, round dark brown, 2 1/2"-inside rim, 3 1/2" wide-maximum width, 1 1/4" high, the condition is good.

Pair Chinese Hardwood Display Stand, small Scroll shape, 2" wide, 1 1/4" deep, 1/2" high, with bold beautiful natural grains, in good condition.

"Made in Hong Kong" Label Hardwood and Lacquered Dragon Head Hanger, 7 1/2" high, 2 3/4" and 2 1/2" deep-bottom measurement, hanging for Toggle, Charms, Watch and any precious objects to display, the condition is good.

Two(2) Chinese Hardwood Display Stand, round brown and nice open work stand, 2 7/8" diameter-inner top rim, 4 1/2" wide-widest middle area, 1 5/8" high, the condition is good.

Chinese made Hardwood Egg Stand, 3" high, 1 1/2 diameter-top, 2" diameter-bottom, in good condition.

Chinese carved Wood round Cover for Tea Caddy or Tea Jar Top, 2" diameter, 7/8" high for outside measurement, 1 5/8" diameter and 3/4" high for inside measurement, your Tea Caddy must be smaller than top measurement, the condition is good. Few more tops for this size are available, please inquire. The condition is good.

Chinese Hardwood Display Stand for Plate or Dish upright position to show inside the bowl decoration, 5 3/4" high for maximum outside, 4" high and 3" wide for inside measurement, can display small bowl or dish, I have extra stands, please inquire. The condition is good.

Chinese small oval Hardwood Display Stand, 2 1/2" wide, 1 3/8" deep, 3/4" high(top measurement), 2 7/8" wide, 1 5/8" deep(bottom measurement), supported by 4 small feet, the condition is good.

Two(2) carved Wood round Cover for Tea Caddy or Tea Jar, 1 3/4" diameter, 5/8" high for outside measure, 1 3/8" diameter and 3/8" high for inside measurement, your tea caddy must be smaller than top. The condition is good.