Antique Chinese bronze Archaistic Gu Vase with foo dogs and circular background pattern . Unmarked slight dent to base ring only noticeable looking upside down.
Size just under W 5" H 6.5"
Chinese Tibetan Large heavy bronze Temple Foo Dog joss stick or candle holder. Great piece simple solid heavy most likely for a temple alter. Size L 6.25" W 4" H 7.25" weight 6 pounds .
Vintage Chinese Tang Dynasty Style Guan Yin figure on stand, back may have had an aura but now missing . Size h 7.25" by 2.75" square.
Brass Lingam Cover India, Maharashtra, 18th- 19th century Cast in the form of Siddhartha Gautama’s head, with straight nose and bulging eyes, the hair tied in a bun with a headband , incised detail on the forehead eyelashes and brows with very well done ears. H 5.5" w w 5.5"
INCENSE CONTAINER
Wood. Korea. Sign of Chinese characters at the bottom that stands for the year of 'Fire Monkey' (33rd year of the sexagenary cycle、e.g. 1896, 1956, 2016). approx. D 10 x H 12cm (3.93 x 4.72in).
Some expected stains and scratches due to aging, but in generally good condition as is...
Utensil to scrape the inside of the bowl, ivory covered handle. L : 15c
Pair of 1930's Chinese Gilt Sterling Silver 12 Zodiac Bracelet Marked "Full Silver" 足紋
Each is 6.7 inches (17 cm) in inner circumference by 2.3 inches (5.9 cm) in inner diameter and 0.6 inch (1.47 cm) wide. Total weight is 74.9 gram.
They are tarnished and have rubbing of gold and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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1930's Japanese Satsuma Earthenware Millefleur Jar Marked
It is 11 inches (27.9 cm) tall by 12.6 inches (32 cm) wide. It is 10.9 Lb.
It has minor rubbing golds and paints, skip glaze, a hairline crack at the bottom and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Pair of 1930's Chinese Gilt Pink Monochrome Glazed Porcelain Plate with Enamel Marking
Each plate is 1.65 inches (4.2 cm) tall and 9.4 inches (24 cm) wide. Total weight is 2 Lb.
They have rubbing of gold and glaze, dark spots, and skip glazes and surface wears (as seen in the photos).
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Pair of 1950's Famille Rose Bowl with Figurines & Chirography "Dream of the Red Chamber" Marked
Each is 2.4 inches (6 cm) tall by 5.1 inches (13 cm) wide. The box is 3.4 inches (8.7 cm) tall by 11.8 inches (30 cm) wide by 6.2 inches (15.8 cm) long . Total weight is 164 gram. It is 1.7 lb including box.
They have dark spots and surface wears. One bowl has a hairline crack at the lip (as seen in the photos).
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Chinese framed painting of a pair of birds on a branch by the famous 20th century artist, 张爰 Zhang Yuan. This is the original name of the painter also know as Chang Dai-chien or Zhang Da-qian. Chang Dai-chien or Zhang Daqian (1899 – 1983) was one of the best-known and most prodigious Chinese artists of the twentieth century. Originally known as a traditionalist painter, by the 1960s he was also renowned as a modern impressionist and expressionist painter...
Asian Celadon Pot or Bowl, 3" high, 5" diameter, 3 3/4" diameter-top rim, inlaid with white line design, with two(2) small handles, brown unglaze bottom with incised signature, the condition is good.
Korean inlaid Bird decorated Dish, 5 1/2" diameter, 3/4" high, leaf shape border filled in with white, in good condition.
Chinese framed calligraphy by the famous 20th century artist, 张爰
Zhang Yuan. This is the original name of the painter also know as Chang Dai-chien or Zhang Da-qian. Chang Dai-chien or Zhang Daqian (1899 – 1983) was one of the best-known and most prodigious Chinese artists of the twentieth century. Originally known as a traditionalist painter, by the 1960s he was also renowned as a modern impressionist and expressionist painter...
Antique Chinese carved wood panel with figures in a garden playing a ball game , done in hard wood with black lacquer and natural wood . 14.25" by 4.75"
#1 Antique Chinese wood architectural Fragment figures and mother of pearl ground. The figures appear to be practicing Kung Fu on a bridge with a red and mother of pearl back ground . Size 5.5" by 7.75" or so .
# 1 Antique Chinese wood architectural Fragment with 2 Figures and a dog done in colored lacquer and the ground with traces of crushed mother of pearl .Size 6" by 3.5". The fragment does not come with the base . Nano tape will mount light weight pieces to nearly any base.
Antique Chinese carved wood panel with kung Fu figures , well and deeply carved with red and green paint traces as well as crushed mother of pearl ground. Size 11.25" 4.75" wide 08" thick
Vintage- antique Chinese Brass cloisonné and enamel large lidded box . The box has a wonderful raised medallion on the lid depicting a courtesan in a pavilion garden , the lid edge has auspicious symbols with color enamel . The interior of the box is done in blue enamel and the base marked China. Size diameter 5" H 2.25" great stash box or humidor
Large Japanese Bronze cat paw tripod Urn with Birds . Probably early 20th c urn with 4 wonderful high relief scenes of birds flowers and trees. Phoenix handles and sea dragon topped legs . Very well done no marked one piece undamaged could use a polish. Size H 18.25" W 9" weight 10 pounds.
Pair of 1930's Chinese Silver Enamel Bangle with Flower Marked
They are 7.3 inches ( 18.6 cm) in inner circumference by 2.3 inches (6 cm) inner diameter and 0.55 inches (1.4 cm) wide. They are 69.6 gram.
They are tarnished and have missing enamels, enamel crazing, stains and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Old (1960's) Japanese Kutani Sleeping Cat Neko Gray & White Marked
It is 2.5 inches (5.7 cm) tall by 6.25 inches (15.7 cm) wide. It is 1.1lb.
It has skip glaze at the ear, and surface wears (as seen in the photos).
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Japanese Sliding Door, framed by Kiri Wood panel in upper section and Reed vertical Reed panel framed by brown Lacquered wood Frame, 68 1/2" high, 34" wide, 1 1/4" thick, small area about 6" long Reed pieces are broken off.
Japanese Sliding Door framed by Kiri Wood and Bamboo, 36 1/2" high, 1 1/4" thick, nice old warm Kiri, Reed and Bamboo framed Sliding Door, the condition is good.
Sakiori obi handwoven of strips from silk kimono for weft and cotton yarn for warp. In excellent condition. 20th century. 14cm x 2m72cm
Egyptian Mummy bead of Anubis or a Basenji dog greenish blue color. Nice molded Mummy bead great for the Basenji dog owners . Size .75" by almost .75" back corner chip as seen in images.
Chinese heavy duty Rosewood round Display Stand, 16" diameter-widest, 13 3/4" diameter-top display area, 2 3/4" high, more than 10 pounds for the weight. Three(3) old holes used to support for the three(3) leg heavy Bronze Incense Burner6 1/2" wide between each holes, 1 1/2" diameter-(size of the hole and 3/8" high), the condition is good.
Width approximately 19.5 cm (tipspout to handle). Some soft chips inside the cover. A soft chip at the tipspout. More pictures are available. In good condition.
Length: 8.4 cm (3.4 in)
Height: 7.6 cm (3 in)
Depth: 6.5 cm (2.7 in)
Weight: 311 gms (11 oz)
Quality Chinese silver enamel box; enamelled butterfly decoration surrounding each side; peach finial with chased birds alongside; marked silver and maker’s mark to the base
Hanging scroll with erotic painting. Image of a man of the merchant class and a woman having intercourse, while being surrounded by a multitude of other women having their own fun. Ukiyo-e style.
Black ink, gold and bright color on silk.
Unsigned...
An unframed old watercolor painting of tall trees in a Japanese forest, 19 1/2" by 13", signed at lower right by listed artist TOKUSABURO KOBAYASHI (1884-1949). There is old Japanese yellowed newspaper from THE HOCHI SHIMBUN used as cushioning between the watercolor paper and the old wood backing panel. Kobayashi was active in the first part of the century as a watercolorist. Frame with archival materials to enjoy this fine watercolor of a (cedar?) forest.
Pair of Large Chinese Gilt Cloisonne Enamel War Horse with Wood Stand
They are 16.2 inches (41.2 cm) tall by 18.9 inches (48 cm) wide without stand. Total weight including stand is 20.7 lb.
They have missing enamels, bruises, stain and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Chinese Cultural Revolution Boxwood Carved 3 Goat Figurine
It is 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) tall by 5.7 inches (14.5 cm) wide by 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) in length measure with stand...
OFFERING TRAY
Tray hollowed out from a single tree coated with lacquer finishing, once actually used for votive offering when ritual, Korean Peninsula, mid 20th century, approx. D 32.5 x H 7.5cm (12.79 x 2.95in).
Some expected signs of use due to aging, but generally in good vintage condition as is as seen.
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Takahashi Shotei (1871-1945)
Nihonmatsu
Date: pre-1923.
Size: Mitsugiri-ban. Approximately 14.875 x 6.5 inches.
Shotei's Kakei seal at lower right.
Number 352 in japanese on the verso.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Reference: M-144 in Shotei catalog.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Note: Blocks destroyed in 1923 earthquake.
Condition: Two lighter areas in upper sky from previous mounting.
GOLDEN BALL
Golden ball at tip of Japanese Rising Sun Flag, made of glass brass-plated from the inside, Showa period, early 20th century, Japan, H 32 x D 13cm (12.59 x 5.11).
Unique golden landscape of the surface like looking through fisheye lens. Quite a rare find today since easily breakable for such glass made.
(*As seen the photo#10, this listing piece is the medium size and the large and the small one are also available in stock. Just in case.)
This is a japanese vintage cotton katazome child kimono of Charming baseball design.This kimono is unused and has no stains or damage. It is an item that has been carefully stored.Size:Length:75cm(29.5inch) / Cuff to cuff, across the back:76cm (29.9inch)inch
SASANO DAIKOKU
Old *Sasano-ittobori wood carving Daikoku (God of wealth) as a handed-down local folk toy in Yamagata region (*reference: https://yamagata-furusato-kougei.jp/en/detail/05-07.html),
Taisho period, early 20th century, Japan, approx. H 20cm (7.87in)
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Japanese pink Coral carving of a Geisha pink with white streaks. The base is cut to fit though tightly the base the figure is smooth with no rough spots the base is slightly uneven but polished so it should be as made please ask for more images if needed . Size overall 2.75" figure alone is just under 2.5" and weighs 11 G
Hongshan Nephrite Jade Toggle Pendant of a Pregnant Dragon .Fine Hongshan nephrite Dragon Pendant Toggle , biconically drilled holes showing wear from extended use and tremolite deposits as well as mineral deposits, collected in Hong Kong 1980-1995. Beautiful distressed patina. 3" by 1"
Antique Chinese Liao style Amber Glazed Urns with white clay body. Nice pair of matching urns with faux ribbon molding going down each side and an incised flower pattern on the center of each the foot has exposed white clay body. There is a chip to one rim and one foot . Possibly period Liao . Size 10.5" by 7"
POT FOR BREWING MEDICINAL HERBS
Earthenware, mid 20th century, Korea, approx. H 15.5 x 17.5 x 27cm (6.10 x 6.88 x 10.62in)
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Vintage circa 1950-1960 KUKRYNIKSY group SOVIET SATIRE PROPAGANDA PRINT. From a trio of Russia's most important graphic artist receiving numerous awards from the Russian state for their work especially in WW11 . She reads the lights o
ЗНАКОМАЯ... «НАСЕКОМАЯ»
у нас,
в общественном дому, Сим тварям жить-ни-ни! Давай содействовать тому,
Чтоб
вымерли
Они!" translation #11
The communal apartment an...
Vintage circa 1950-1960 KUKRYNIKSY group SOVIET SATIRE PROPAGANDA PRINT. From a trio of Russia's most important graphic artist receiving numerous awards from the Russian state for their work especially in WW11 .
СТРЕКОЗЕЛ-МНОГОЛЮБЕЦ
Эту-чмок!
Вторую-чмок! Третью-любит под шумок... А любовь его
одна: Стрекозлиная она! Translation "Skirt chaser He loves them all.
Size about 19" x 25.5" paper in good condition...
Japanese Bamboo Ikebana Flower Arrangement Container, very wide whole section of Bamboo Container, 12 3/4" high, 5 1/4" diameter-bottom, well shape container, the condition is good.
Japanese obidome (sash ornament) with polished moss agate stone, its natural pattern perfectly resembling a single tree with well defined branches. Obidome is worn on an obi cord that holds the obi sash together, it is the only type of jewelry worn by Japanese women on formal occasions, and could serve as netsuke as well. Amazing natural picture, excellent finish and patina. Metal fitting on the back with two loops for an obi cord. Height 1 4/4 inches.
YAGEN
Korean wooden mortar for grinding herbal and natural medicines of household or druggist use, late 20th century, Body: approx. 28 x 8.5 x H 5.6cm (11.02 x 3.34 x 2.20in).
Solid and heavy. Some expected stains and scratches due to aging as is.
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Beautifully carved sunflowers steeped in a deep crimson lacquer. C. 1945. Brazier initially used as a hand warmer, it would make a lovely flower vase. H:7 1/2" by 12" in diameter. Ask for shipping quote.
1930's Chinese Sky Blue Clair-de-Lune Monochrome Porcelain Vase Marked
It is 8.8 inches (22.3 cm) tall by 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) wide. It is 1.7 Lb.
It has firing bubble, dark spots and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Important and rather rare ancient statue from West Nepal (Karnali River districts but possibly Jumla region). The statue shows a protector standing with his hands folded in the ritual gesture of Namaste. Note the treatment of the arms showing a rounded rather than angular elbow joint. The eye openings are diamond-shaped. Semi-hard wood with black patina with residual plaster of offerings and mineral plasters which have either been cleaned or lost over time. Beginning to middle 20 th H81 cm width...
A nice and old primitive figure from West Nepal ( upper karnali river districts) figuring an ancestor in ritual gesture of Namaste, its legs are slightly bent. The representation of the head is done in a minimal style the eyes are round, the mouth is small and rectangular, the ears are outlined.This statue is carved from a hardwood and shows a very old patina of weathered wood with old traces of xylophagous insects. The feet have been eaten away by long exposure to a humid ground, otherwise the...
A Nice old mask possibly figuring a "Raktsatsa" Note the carved horns on top on the head, very nice black and glossy soot patina, hard wood, obvious signs of important use at least from the early 20t, circa 100 years. From Central West Nepal, likely Rukum district. H 22 cm x 16 cm
This mask or may be an effigie as the back is flat likely represnts a raktsatsa ( which means devil or bad spirit). Indeed this might not be a mask weared by people but rather an effigie posted on an entrance either a door or a window as the back is flat. This piece is very old with a local repair, carved in semi hard wood, at least around 100 y , large size H 38 cm , wide 25 cm. From East central central, district of Rameschap,likely from Tamang of Brahman people.
This type of phurba shows tall, single or twin riders. They all seem to originate from Langtang District and are attributed to the Tamang people. The iconography of the Hayagriva horse is often found in Buddhist iconography. Here, the horses have riders who are the shamans; the mythical horse with its supernatural power will allow the shaman to move around the dangerous invisible world of demons and other evil spirits. It is likely that this phurba is not used as the smaller ones are for fight...
Antique hanging scroll. A dragon dressed in kimono and apron stands on hind legs, and holds up high a jewel, as if offering to an invisible celestial divine creature. Above them is a swirl.
Signed: Shoto …utsutsu. Seal: Moroku sensei.
Black ink and mineral color on paper.
Japan, Taisho era, 1910s, perhaps 1920s.
Painted area: ca. 52 x 13.5 in. (132 x 34.5 cm).
Total length ca. 77 inches (195 cm).
Few light stains and tiny spots, some foxing in mounting...
TWO MANEKI-NEKOS
Lovely two tiny small pottery 'maneki-neko' (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maneki-neko) with such nice faces, Showa period, 1950s, Japan, Large: H 6cm (2.36in), Small: H 5.5cm (2.16in). The condition is as is as seen.
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The hannya mask is a mask used in Japanese Noh theater, representing a jealous female demon. It is characterized by two sharp bull-like horns, metallic eyes, and a leering mouth. This mask is from late Taisho/early Showa Periods, C.1930.
Carved from cypress wood. Great condition. Ask for shipping quote from CA. 9" tall by 7" wide.
Japanese Momo Coral carving of a Geisha pink with white streaks, nice carving and good detail for such a small carving. The base is cut to fit though tightly the base I have used nano tape to stick her to the base so none of the figure is covered. Size overall 2.5" figure alone is just under 2" and weighs 6.7G
Hongshan nephrite Jade Zhulong pig dragon toggle pendant red brown. the pendant has biconically drilled suspension holes with mineral deposits as well as tremolite throughout the piece shows heavy signs wear to the sides due to extended wear. Size 2.2" high 1.4" wide weight 54 G beautiful texture
Chinese Silver trinket stash Herb Box with repousse work #3. Beautiful silver work lid with raised floral the sides with different plant or floral scenes . The silver is unmarked but the box is signed . Possibly a Chinese artist living in Vietnam. Weight 40g size just under 1.5" by 1.5"