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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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 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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Utensil to scrape the inside of the bowl, ivory covered handle. L : 15c

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...

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"

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.

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 .

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 carved and lacquered architectural or furniture panels 2 pieces depicting figures on a bridge or garden path. Used wear size just under 15" by 3.75"

Antique India or Near Eastern Bronze Animal Creature figure "Scrubber". Cool strange hedgehog like animal with a netting bronze work on the bottom similar to S Indian bronze work and the top with heavy grove lines , this reminds me of the bronze scrubbers the Indians use . Size 3" by 2.25" and weighs 14.3 oz

Ohara Koson (Shoson)
Magpie and Magnolia
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.25 x 10.25 inches.
Date: 1931. This edition 1946-1957.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo. Watanabe 6 mm seal at lower left.
Shoson signature and seal lower right.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Reference: S5.1 in Crows, Cranes and Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson (Reigle Newland).
Condition: Excellent. Point-sized mark at bottom edge...

Cotton kimono with katazome (stencil-resist-dye) pattern butterfly crest and dancer. It is made from cloth for tenugui (towel). It has rather thick texture and in good condition except for some dirty line in the neck. The first half of the 20th century. 118cm x 131cm

Takahashi Shotei
Evening After a Long Journey
Date: Pre- or post- 1923 earthquake not known.
Size: Approximately 7.25 x 4.825 inches.
Shotei's Rakutei seal at left.
Reference: S-130 in Shotei catalog.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Rough bottom margin. Dash mark left sky. Pencil note on back.

1970's Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Shippo Vase with Flying Crane Marked "Made in Japan"

It is 7.5 inches (19.1 cm) tall by 5.6 inches (14.2 cm) wide. It is 1.4 lb.

It has tarnished metal, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Pair of 1950's Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Vase with Lady & Boy Marked

Each is 5.3 inches (13.5 cm) tall by 2 inches (5.3 cm) wide. Total weight is 129 gram.

They have rubbing of gold and paint, a hairline crack at one of the vase, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Fine Japanese Momo Coral carving of a seated Pug or French Bulldog , well carved little figure no damage . Weight 10g size 29mm high 15mm wide 27mm deep

Hongshan Nephrite Jade Toggle Pendant of a Dragon head in red orange jade with extensive mineral deposits and age wear, collected in Hong Kong 1980-1995. Beautiful distressed patina. 2" by 1.6"

Antique Chinese wood architectural Fragment figures and mother of pearl ground. The figures appear to be practicing Kung Fu with great detail on the larger figures clothing on a bridge with a red and mother of pearl back ground . Size 4.75" by 6.25"

Elementary student's uniform made of wool and probably blended. It has Longer pants has mending. 1940s. Jacket: W:41cm L:53cm, Long pants: W:38cm :L64cm, Short pants: W:31cm L:50cm

The Months of Japanese Ladies for 1904 (26 pp. inc. covers)
Date: 1902. This edition February 7, 1903.
Published by T Hasegawa Tokyo (38 Yotsuya Hommura) and Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent & Co., London.
26 pages including covers.
Size: 7.0 x 5.0 inches.
Artist: Arai Yoshimune
These charming, profusely illustrated books consist entirely of woodblock prints on creped paper bound with ties and glue...

The bronze has a fine dark patina. Very fine, expressive sculpture in naturalistic style characteristic of human representation in the Post-War period. - Signed: Yoshiaki. Japan, ca. 1960–1970. H 22.5 cm. Condition: Excellent. *****Tachikawa Yoshiaki (1918 - 2017). He began his training as a sculptor at the College for Fine Arts in Tokyo in 1940 where he remained for a period of 4 years. He received the Japan Fine Arts Exhibition Membership Award in 1978...

A vintage 3 section Isho Biraki (Kimono chest with hinged doors) Tansu made of Kirinoki (Paulownia) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. The top section has two sliding doors behind which is a shelf to the left side supported by a natural Cherry Bark limb. The center section has 2 hinged doors which when opened reveals 3 removable Kimono trays good for storing linens, blankets, sweaters or other garments. The bottom section has 2 large drawers for additional spacious storage. Each section stack...

Takahashi Shotei
Morning Fog
Date: Early. Not known.
Size: Approximately 7.25 x 4.825 inches.
Shotei seal lower right.
Reference: S-126 in Shotei catalog.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Slight crease lower left corner. Pencil note on back.
Note: Shotei.com notes that this print is probably pre-earthquake due to its rarity.

Rare item. Two fragments which are thick silk crepe (oni-chirimen) with katazome Ainu design. It might be haori (jacket) or kimono. In good condition but has some light stains and a hole (1cm x 0.5cm) The first half of the 20th century. Left one: 39cm x 96cm, Right one: 39cm x 116cm

DRAGON INKSTONE

Refined skillful stone carving of such dynamic dragon with a ball in the mouth, and also its finishing of lid and fine details with scales are quite aesthetic. Late 20th century, Korea. approx. 17.5 x 11.5 x H 5.5cm (6.88 x 4.52 x 2.16in). Some scratches due to aging, but in generally good condition as is.


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Two(2) Tibetan Himalayan Glass Zi shape Beads, 37mm x 14mm (1 1/2" x 1/2").

Old (1930's) Japanese Solid Silver Repousse Censer Koro with Flower Signed

It is 3.4 inches (8.6 cm) tall by 4.4 inches (11.2 cm) wide. It weighs 310.3 gram.

It is tarnished and has dents, missing lid, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Lovely Tobe yaki ceramic egret vase from the kikuko-gama kiln in Iyo, Ehime. Excellent condition. 12" tall and 9" in diameter. Ask for shipping quote from CA warehouse.

Small statue of the face of Okame. Her round, full cheeks and Heian period hairdo give her head the silhouette of a penis. Her open mouth is in the form of a stylized vagina. Shunga of sorts.
Cast bronze with dark brown patina. Good details.

H 3 x D 2.25 in.

Few casting flaws, otherwise excellent condition

This type of erotic statues are regarded as funny rather than erotic. In Japan they are called waraimono, ‘something (or someone) that makes you laugh’.

Tea caddy (chaire) of Shigaraki ware with characteristic, mottled, beige glaze over brownish, rough corpus. Lid of finely worked ivory. Signed with potter’s mark in the bottom. A heavy silk storage bag (shifuku) with stylized flower pattern comes with the piece. Showa, circa 1960. H 8 cm, D 6 cm. Condition: Perfect.

Vintage Japanese pink Momo Coral carved Scotty Dog figure undamaged weight 4 g size 1" by .75" or so.

Thin wool unlined kimono with katazome dots pattern. The wool kimono was made in 1950s. The ground is off-white and dots are red. It looks it was barely worn and in excellent condition. 1950s. 130cm x 154cm

A very attractive and fine cast iron incense container (kogo) for use in tea ceremony decorated with a motif from the Ten Ox-herding Pictures of Zen Buddhism. Inside covered in gold. Signed by Suzuki Morihisa (1920–1981), a 14th generation of cast iron-makers from Morioka who later taught at the Academy of Fine Arts in Tokyo. A frequent exhibitor at the Nitten. With original signed kiri-tomobako and artist's information paper. Showa period ca. 1960. H 3 cm, D 7,2. Condition: Perfect.

Yoshimoto Gesso
Figure at Temple
Date: 1930s.
Print size: Tanzaku. Approximately 13.25 x 3.125 inches.
Publisher: Nishinomiya Yosaku (Stamp on verso)
Artist's seal at lower right.
Reference: No. 1591.
"Made in Japan" stamped on verso.
Woodblock print is attached along its top edge to original card.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.

Length: 3.7 cm (1.5 in)
Height: 2.9 cm (1.2 in)
Depth: 2.4 cm (1 in)

Japanese carved netsuke of a dog chewing on a sandal; natural material; inlaid horn eyes; some age lines present; good condition