Chinese Bitong made of bamboo. Interesting calligraphy and beautiful patina. H: 13 cms, D: 6 cms
Chinese Bitong made of burl or roots ; good condition with expected wear and tear. H: 14 cms, W: 14 cms.
2 Chinese brushes for traditional literati painting ; L: OL7-D :24 cms OL8-D:29 cms
Oversized limited edition Japanese "kappa-ban" (stencil print) by Sadao Watanabe (1913-1996) titled “The Triumphal Entry to Jerusalem.” The print is signed, dated 1968, and numbered 25/50 in white ink at the bottom. The image depicts Christ, at the center, calmly riding down the Road of Flowers toward Jerusalem. A crowd of curious and admiring people surround him...
Oversized Japanese limited edition “kappa-ban” (stencil print) by Sadao Watanabe (1913-1996) titled "Noah's Ark.” The predominantly black and white composition is divided into five horizontal rows featuring pairs of animals and four figures disembarking from Noah's Ark onto dry land. Noah and his wife are at the top. The scene is set against a bold red background and is executed on the crumpled hand-made momigami paper characteristic of the artist's work...
Clifton Karhu (1927-2007)
Meditation (The Japanese characters read "Zazen")
Size: 16.5 x 14.0 inches.
Date: 1970.
Edition: 27/100.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Very good. Edges of paper are toned.
- A rare and delightful image.
Very Rare early Showa Period bronze oil lamp. Can be fitted for electricty. Heavy bronze; came from a doctor@s household. 4 panels with tortoise diaper motif. Great legs. Condition excellent. Ask for shipping quote.
Figure 1 is a dark and brooding big red just received so dark even out of frame and matte maki s first big red appeared in 1963 this is an abstract rendering of the kanji for woman she seems to be standing there swaying ever so slowly this print has a good green blue sun at the upper left Here no splashes yet to add color figure 3 figure 3 here figure 4 alsom here
Robust ghurra surprising by its gigantic dimensions, while little use index can be observed despite an estimate good age ( 40 to 50 years). The ghurras may well ask riddles unanswered for now. Important geometric and symmetrical prints with beautiful black patina areas due to aging wood and also likely handling...
H 34 cm, thickness 4.5 cm , max wide 13 cm weight 800 gr
Presented on a metal stand
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Richly carved with geometrical carvings, the upper part figures a houses supported by milk pots, H H26 cm, Thickness 3 cm , weight 250 gr
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Very well crafted dish enameled with a Japanese cherry blossom tree, with two brass handles, with marks to the base, late 19th century period. Approx. 11 1/2 by 7 5/8 in., 29.3 by 19.5 cm. No imperfections observed.
Chinese carved boxwood Guanyin (bodhisattva). figure presented in the position of "Zi Zai Guanyin"/ Water-moon Guanyin, seated on rock, early 20th century period. Size; Measurements as follows; 9 1/2 x 5 3/4 x 4 1/4 inches. Condition Report; Good condition, age crack to the rock.
Chinese natural Dushan jade carving depicting scorpion on leaf. Dimension: Measurements as follows; 88 x 77 x 42(mm) or 3.46 x 3.03 x 1.65 inches with total weight of 454 grams. Wood base is excluded. Introduction; Chinese Dushan jade has pure quality and greasy or glassy surface. The item can be polished very well. The transparent material is always mixed with more than three bright colors. The color on the surface is always brilliant and bright. The hardness is more than 6.5...
Burmese repousse silver bowl, the bulbous basin with panels decorated with intricately hammered and chased reserves of pronounced animals, early 20th century period. Size; Dimensions as follows; 7"H x 12.75"diam., 38.57 troy oz. ( acid test held for .800 silver). Condition Report; No condition issues.
Chinese porcelain vase with a very narrow mouth, painted with ocean landscape scene, with calligraphy and signed Deng Bihao, inscription dated Spring 1959. Mark on bottom.
Size: 8.5" H, 3.5" W
Chinese low relief natural Shoushan blank seal stone carving, depicting individuals in landscape. Dimensions; Measurements are 83 x 44 x 12 (mm) or 3.27 x 1.73 x 0.47 inches with total weight of 85 grams. No condition issues. Introduction; Chinese Fujian Shoushan stone is one of four Chinese traditional stamp stones. There are more than one hundred variety of Shoushan stones...
Chinese low relief natural Shoushan blank seal stone, depicting individuals in landscape. Dimensions; Measurements are 100 x 74 x 17 (mm) or 3.94 x 2.91 x 0.67 inches with total weight of 168 grams. No condition issues. Introduction; Chinese Fujian Shoushan stone is one of four Chinese traditional stamp stones. There are more than one hundred variety of Shoushan stones...
Chinese low relief natural Shoushan blank stone carving, depicting individuals in landscape on one side and landscape on reverse. Dimensions; Measurements are 38 x14 x 60 (mm) or 1.50 x 0.55 x 2.36 inches with total Weight of 52 grams. No condition issues. Introduction; Chinese Fujian Shoushan stone is one of four Chinese traditional stamp stones. There are more than one hundred variety of Shoushan stones...
Lifesize Ayutthaya Stucco and Gold Leaf Buddha Temple head, beautiful piece early period. Layers of gold from years of regilding , these are some areas with wasp nest between some of the hair points. Museum mounted . Size H 14" H on stand 20" depth 9"
Han Dynasty - Warring States style cast Bronze Miniature Hu Vase, possibly period . Extensive mineral growth and areas of pitting a cast line can be seen on the base. Size H 5" by almost 3" square.
Antique Chinese Qingbai Glazed Pottery Court figure , possible restoration at neck or may be from firing, size H 10" W 4"
Han Dynasty Bronze Figural Pendant, nice patina and encrustation, wearable size of figure H 2" w 1"
Chinese pair of baluster shaped translucent green Peking glass vases, painted with birds in blossoming magnolia trees with peony flowers blooming among rocks. 20th century.
Size of each: 8 1/4" high
Hindu Indian Black stone Mortar Beautiful Shape and Finish , well used but great condition chips as shown. Size 7 3/4"H 2.5"
Rare, antique, Mandalay-style Burmese Holy Bird . 19th century ornate gilded wooden bird "Hunza" . The bird is actually a 2-piece box and would have held small family treasures. The bird's wings are metal and encrusted with glass details. Size H 10" by 9"
Buddhist Burmese or Thai Bamboo Wood Gilt Offering stand with Box, well made with usual wear and losses. Size H 12" D 9"
19th c Meiji Dynasty Bronze altar Temple Toro - Lantern in Bronze , heavy well made and gives off wonderful light . Collected in the Japanese country side in the 90s. Size H 18" diameter 7" and it has 4 pieces. Buddhist altar lamp. 4 parts top near finial slightly bent.
Philippines Iron water bottle with Hook , unique piece with locking cap and a hanging hook . This piece was collected in Japan. Size H 10" by 7" diameter
Chinese painting of grapes attributed to Luo Yin, a pupil of Pu Ru, 1896-1963. This was painted in the spring of 1970 according to the inscription. Luo Yin wrote several books about his master Pu Ru, known for his calligraphy and painting. This piece measures framed: 31.5" wide by 60.5" tall image:25" by 45". It has 4 seals.
Late 19th c Indian hand pounded copper pot with lid and lock nice detail on the lid in as found condition would polish well . Size H 9 " W 7". Three available at the same price piece received may not be the one pictured.
India Small Brass Tika Box , lidded with remains of color
20th c Japanese Kutani footed bowl signed and in good condition.Size Diameter 7" h 1 3/4"
Indian Soapstone Chapati plate,soft stone plate from India size h 2" w 7.5"
Hindu Teak Tika Box with Carved Detail, the interior stained with red pigment and a sliding top .
Han Dynasty style Terracotta Model of a seated Woman, the terracotta absorbs moisture quickly indicating age . This looks like a reproduction but may infact be antique. Size H 6.5" base is 4.25" square
Mutton Fat like Jade Carving of Guanyin , nice carving good condition unsigned. Size H 4.25" by 1.25"