This Chinese Jacket from Yunnan Province, was part of the traditional Yao Ethnic Minory costume. Approx 50 years old this textile is handwoven from indigenous plant fiber. The fibers are supposed to "last forever" so jacket will "never show used"...The thread used for hand embroidery (mostly using cross stitch technique) appears to be cotton. Jacket would be worn open, the silver buttons are intended for decoration only...

This Shui childs hat is very heavily and intricately embroidered using wrapped cotton thread. The base background blue and black fabric has a subtle pattern which takes extra care and attention while weaving on the loom. a series of silver ornamental "bubbles" further decorates the front lower border of the hat. Over 60 years old and in very good condition it will make a wonderful addition to any collection

Japan Haku Maki 1965 or so Cell B This is a very early Maki print . He did it no later than 1966 it depicts many cells of a human all done very explicitly and clearly Cell was an early Maki theme He used it less than a dozen times the cells must have been busy re-creating themselves But here they seem calm and static Embossed z

 

This hand woven traditional childs top was worn by the children of China's Yi ethnic minority group living in Ma Li Po. It is in excellent condition with wonderfully detail batik work

Very rare complete jacket back panel from the remote Miao Jiupang group from Jiahe County, Guizhou province (see last enlargement), with purple embroidered pattern between the spaces in the tin decoration. This style of decoration is unique to this group and very difficult to make, as every tiny bit of tin has to be individually cut and crimped. Recently acquired from a private Hong Kong collector, these are the first examples I have send of these I have seen in the past 10 years...

Fine and rare five paneled skirt, from the Meifu subgroup of the Li people Hainan Island, circa mid 20th century. These kinds of textiles are unique among Chinese minority weavings as they combine supplementary weft brocade and tie dye ikat techniques. The colored threads in the brocaded panel are a combination of cotton, and polyester while the rest of the skirt is hand spun cotton and indigo in an abstract and zoomorphic design- pulled apart at the seam on top, no rips or holes...

Fine and rare four paneled skirt, from the Meifu subgroup of the Li people Hainan Island, circa mid 20th century. These kinds of textiles are unique among Chinese minority weavings as they combine supplementary weft brocade and tie dye ikat techniques. The colored threads in the brocaded panel are a combination of silk, cotton, and polyester while the rest of the skirt is hand spun cotton and indigo in an abstract and zoomorphic design. There is one negligible small hole...

Chinese Miao Ethnic Minority blanket panal from Huang Ping. Approx 35 years old and excellent condition. Home spun cotton fabric pieced and appliqued. panel size approx 35 inches x 48 inches...the original border/bed overhang fabric (plain black) has been cut down and sewn to form a frame for the panel.

Fine and rare four paneled skirt, from the Meifu subgroup of the Li people, Hainan Island, circa mid 20th century. These kinds of textiles are unique among Chinese minority weavings as they combine supplementary weft brocade and tie dye ikat techniques. The colored threads in the brocaded panel are polyester and commercial white thread while the rest of the skirt is hand spun cotton and indigo. There is some minor even fraying at the bottom and a few negligible small holes...

Pair of Chinese Kesi Woven Silk Panel with Fabric Brocade Border

Each panel is 46.6 inches (118.5 cm) long by 38 inches (96.5 cm) wide. The kesi is 21.2 inches (54 cm) long by 18.1 inches (46 cm) wide.

They are in good condition with no repairs or discoloration, except foxing, small stains, and a minor tear (as seen in the photos).

Provenance: Bonhams and Butterfields auction

For more photos, please see gy5504...

This century-old cabinet can still be used for storing books and other objects.

Old (1930's) Chinese Export Dark Cherry Amber Bakelite Carved Happy Buddha with Children Group with Bronze Lamp's Base & Green Jade Plaques

It is 26.4 inches (67 cm) tall by 8 inches (20.4 cm) wide. The amber is 11.2 inches (28.5 cm) tall by 5.7 inches (14.6 cm) wide. It is 15.1 Lb.

It has hairline cracks at the face, head, chest, clothes and lacquer stand...

This is an old chinese bamboo carving of God Of Longevity, nice patina and good expression, from circa early 20th century or even earlier, please enquire

Old (1930's) Chinese Export Dark Cherry Amber Bakelite Carved Happy Buddha with Children Group with Bronze Lamp's Base & Green Jade Plaques

It is 26.4 inches (67 cm) tall by 8 inches (20.4 cm) wide. The amber is 11.2 inches (28.5 cm) tall by 5.7 inches (14.6 cm) wide. It is 15.1 Lb.

It has hairline cracks at the face, head, chest, clothes and lacquer stand...

A finely hand carved Buddha Image in deep meditation pose of solid Burmese Jadeite. Condition: very good, size: H. 9 cm. x W. 6.5 cm x D. 2.5 cm.

Anonymous painter to me, from pre war era

張大千 / 金裟水月觀音/善財童子造像 設色描金絹本立軸 1945年作 款識:浮圖樓閣立中央，點滴功勳岂自然。倒却沙竿回首望，繁華散盡梦如煙。佛弟子张大千爰題。鈐印：张爰之印、大千居士。 Zhang Daqian (1899-1983) 張大千/ A Magnificent Hanging Scroll of Guanyin (Goddess of Mercy) in a Gold Cloak w. Boy of Shancai & Golden Mastiff Dated 1945 Color with Gold on Silk Inscribed and signed with two artist seals...