Chinese Mother of Pearl Mahjong Set with Wood Box

The box is 6.6 inches (16.8 cm) tall by 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) long and 9.2 inches (23.3 cm) wide. Each tile is 0.4 inch thick (1 cm) by 1.2 inches (3 cm) in length and 0.78 inch (2 cm) wide. The total weight is 9.3 Lb.

The box has hairline, surface wears and scratches. Some tiles have rubbing paints, flea bite chips, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos)...

Set of 8 Chinese Dark Cherry Amber Bakelite Faturan Carved 8 Immortal God

Each figure is 4.8 inches (12.3 cm) tall measured without stand by 1.7 inches (4.5 cm) wide. Total weight is 771 gram measured without stand.

They have inclusions, flea bite chips, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

Tested with Simichrome.

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Old (1940's) Chinese Sancai Glazed Porcelain Figure with Dragon Robe

It is 10.7 inches (27.3 cm) tall by 7.2 inches (18.3cm) wide. It is 3.6 Lb.

It has dark spots, rubbing of paint, skip glaze and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1930's Chinese Celadon Ge Type Crackle Bowl with Chocolate Rim

It is 2.5 inches (6.5 cm) tall by 9.7 inches (24.7 cm) wide. It is 1.85 Lb.

It has dark spots and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Dark brown bamboo ikebana basket with twisted handle.

Ikebana or Ka-do (the way of flowers) is a traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement. Unlike Western floral art, ikebana does not aim to emphasize only the beauty of the flowers and the harmony of colours...

RICE SCOOP

Old Korean folk wood carving scoop for rice or grain used in Jeju island, early 20th century, approx. 34.5 x 21.5 x H 10-7cm (13.58 x 8.46 x 3.93-2.75in). Lighter weight than its looks...

Minsa obi (sashi) made in Taketomi Island in Okinawa. The features of Taketomi Minsa obi are: both wefts and warps are machine-spun cotton and handwoven. It has four and five block warp kasuri pattern and both selvedges have uneven horizontal stripes which symbolize mukade (centipede). Minsa obi was a gift from a woman to a man meaning acceptance of engagement in old days. In excellent condition. 20th century. 8cm x 2m4cm u

Highly unusual ovoid flower vase with an art deco decoration of four pairs of Native Americans standing face to face in war dress. Above and below decorative bands of repeating plant motives. Inside cream colored glaze.

Light colored stoneware with pastel colored sgrafitto clay inly. Excellent craftsmanship. Kyoto ware.

Signed on the bottom Gyozan

Japan, late Meiji/Taisho era, 1910s-1920s

H ca 9.25 inches

The Gyozan studio and kiln were in Kyoto...

Title: Rainbow hair. Silkscreen print. Year: 1973 Edition no 49 / 200 Picture size: L 56 x 38 cm; Frame size: 65 x 50 cm. Very good condition, fresh and vibrant colours! ***** Ay-O (b. 1931) is the artist name of Takao Iijima, born 1931 in in Ibaraki prefecture Ay-O has become famous in and outside of Japan as "Rainbow Man" for his serigraphs and etchings in strong rainbow colors, used in all kinds of shapes and with an abundance of creative imagery - sometimes with a subtle humour...

Rare Japanese Zenibako or coin box used by merchants and shop keepers the coins would be dropped through the hole on the top the front has hand forged iron loops and pulls for locks, no locks included. Wonderful old lacquer finish showing countless years of use. Great as a hole coin box for all the change. Collected in Kyushu Japan in the 1990s. Size 13" by 8" by 9"

Tang Dynasty painted Terracotta figure of a Court Lady , beautiful piece well molded and traces of its original paint. There is no apparent damage but one tip of hair . Collected in the 1920s by a Canadian French Railroad construction engineer. There is an old label in Chinese on the back . There is a piece of tissue in the base so the dirt doesn't come out. Size h 11.5" w almost 2.5" at the hair. Note the neck has NOT been broken!

VOTIVE EMA

Set of four various 'Ema' (lit. 'Horse picture') as Japanese worshipper's wooden tablets, Showa period, early-mid 20th century. Large: approx...

Neolithic Hongshan Nephrite Jade Dragon Insect toggle pendant .The figure of a dragon insect hybrid the jade is well worn with deposits. The Suspension holes are biconically off set drilled with mineral deposits within. The entire surface is covered in tremolite growth , a wonderful pendant. Size H 2.5" w just under 1.5" . Collected HK 1980-1995

The large earthenware female figure wearing long robe with traces of paint . The figure has an open side from when the artisan finished the figure and cut off too much clay in the trimming process. No damage or restoration h. 13.75" w 4" . Very rare this large. Intact. This came from a 1920s collection of a French Canadian engineer doing rail road work in China at the time.

LACQUERER'S WHEEL

Wheel for lacquering used by Japanese lacquer craftsman as a handmade professional tool made of wood, iron, and *cloth (*coating the top plate, though looks like wood), from Aizu area, Showa period, mid 20th century, approx...

Ceramic chawan (tea bowl) for tea ceremony with multifaceted outside and enso circle shape foot. Unusual piece made in marbled technique with resulting surface perfectly imitating twisted patterns of a burl wood. The effect is achieved by laminating different colored clays together and throwing them on a wheel to develop a swirling and spiraling effect...

1950's Chinese Silver Filigree Sword Horn Handle with Coral & Turquoise & Lapis Carved Bead Inlay

The sword is 29.1 inches (74 cm) in length by 3.74 inches (9.5 cm) wide. The blade is 19.3 inches (49 cm) in length by 0.67 inch (1.7 cm) wide. It is is 907 gram.

It is tarnished and has cracks at the handle and rust at the blade and missing beads and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1930's Chinese Gilt Silver (tested silver with acid silver test kit) Lock Pendant Necklace with Figures & Calligraphy

The necklace is 12 inches (30.5. cm) long by 5 inches (12.7 cm) wide. The silver lock pendant is 4.1 inches (10.5 cm) long by 5 inches (12.7 cm) wide. The beads range from 12.96 mm to 32.6 mm wide. It is 212.4 gram.

It is tarnished and has rubbing of gilt, oxidation, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Indina Banarasi silk brocade saree (sari) with extensive gold zari woven through out. Lovely deep gold brocade leaves designs on deep blue ground.

Age: First quarter of 20th century

Dimensions: 41" wide x 192" long approx

Arai Yoshimune
Five-Storied Pagoda
Date: ca. 1910.
Size: Approximately 17.2 cm 12.6 cm. 6.75 x 5.0 inches.
Artist's seal at lower left.
Publisher: Matsumoto (No. 429).
Condition: Light wave in paper where the original publisher's tag is applied to the back. Some toning of paper.
An early and rarely seen design.

Here is another sophisticated Karatsu Chawan, which represents the wabi sabi philosophy of Japan at its best with expected impressions of roughness, austerity and intimacy.

This Karatsu-yaki tea bowl with its wonderful surface is about 80-90 years old.

It comes with its from the artist originally signed and sealed wooden box.

No chips or cracks.

Size: 6,9 cm height x 14,1 cm in diameter.

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Aoki Seiko (b. 1880)
Mt. Fuji and Sailboat (Fuji Yama)
Size: Kotanzaku. Approximately 24.8 x 12.0 cm. 9.75 x 4.75 inches.
Date: ca. 1910.
Artist's signature and seal at lower right.
Publisher: Matsumoto (No. 367). Original publisher's tag on back.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: A few marks in sky. Small bends at top and bottom edges.

Baby's yogi which is one kind of bed cloth, a top cover in the shape of kimono. It has cotton cloth with katazome (stencil-resist-dye) for outside and indigo cotton for the lining. It has thick cotton inside for warmth and was used in the cold district or in winter. It is from Fukushima prefecture in Tohoku district. In good condition but has some light stains in the wrists and mending patches in the top shoulder. The first half of the 20th century. 92cm x 88cm

Set of 3 (1930's) Chinese Robin's Egg Glazed Porcelain Seated Buddha Marked

Each is 10.4 inches (26.5 cm) tall by 5.3 inches (13.5 cm) wide. Total weight is 6.4 Lb.

They have dark spots, skip glaze, chips, repairs at the tower at one of the buddha and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1930's Chinese Duan Stone Carved Table Screen with Immortal God Signed

It is 11.5 inches (29.2 cm) tall by 6.8 inches (17.3 cm) wide. The plaque is 8 inches (20.5 cm) long by 5.5 inches (14 cm) wide. It weighs 1.9 LB without stand.

It has chips, surface wears and scratches. It has chips and repairs at the wood stand (as seen in the photos).

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1970's Chinese Red Coral Carved Lady Figurine

She is 3.85 inches (9.8 cm) tall by 1.7 inches (4.3 cm) wide. She is 82 gram.

She has inclusions, flea bite chips, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Six different coloured prints on paper of Asian subjects. Various sizes, see images for exact measurements. All from 1920's. Excellent condition.

A Beautiful Modern Maki-e Lacquer Kogo, Container for Incense. The lid and sides are decorated with stylised rocks among waves rendered in low relief with different techniques: kirigane ( small squares of gold foil), fundame (mat gold ground), nashigi (sprinkled gold powder) and shakudo on a kuro roiro shiage (polished black lacquer) background A beautiful object for tea ceremony! Inscribed and signed wooden box tomobako. Size: Diam 7,5 h 2 cm. Showa Period, probably from the 60’s. Pe...

Small and cute box for keeping incense, called kogo, originally used in the tea ceremony. Hand modeled coarse red stoneware with small sediment and mineral inclusions. White irregular glaze caused by feldspar inclusions in the clay that melted during the firing and dripped over the outside.
The overall shape is an irregular cylinder which turns into a plum blossom when seen from the top, with three clusters of stamen. Ash glaze inside the lower part of the box.

Small, shallow impres...

Chinese Culture Revolution Porcelain Plaque Chairman Mao's Hometown

It is 19.2 inches (48.8 cm) in length by 25.5 inches (64.7 cm) wide. The plaque is 11.8 inches (30 cm) in length by 19.3 inches (49 cm) wide. It is 13.2 Lb.

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

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1930's Chinese 24K Gold Jadeite Carved Brooch with Seed Pearl Marked

It is 1.2 inches (3 cm) long by 2 inches (5.2 cm) wide. It is 18.1 gram.

The gold has surface wears and scratches and the jadeite has inclusions (as seen in the photos).

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KOREAN WOODEN RITUAL TRAY

Originally actually used as the traditional ritual tray for votive offering in Korean Peninsula in early 20th century. Appliable to flower stand as well. approx. 22.5 x 22 x H 10.5cm (8.85 x 8.66 x 4.13in). Fine used condition with some expected stains and scratches as is as seen.


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Japanese Silk Embroidery Seascape, Unsigned, 16 x 17"

A sitting lady in Heian era court dress and hair, clutching a giant golden matsudake mushroom. She wears a bright red hakama and light blue kimono. The shape of the mushroom has a close resemblance to a penis and the sculpture definitely has an erotic meaning.

Hand modeled, soft hollow earthenware, painted in cold-applied colors and gold.

Japan, 1960s or earlier.

H 5 in.

Colors somewhat smudged and chafed; frittings at the bottom edge. Because of the cold application, t...

Chinese Straw-Glazed Figure of a Tomb Guardian, Sui - Tang Dynasty , the standing figure of a soldier in full armor, helmet, breastplate and tunic, with one hand raised to his chest (at one time holding a spear), the other at his waist, under a straw-colored glaze, h. 14".

Okame standing in blue over-kimono with a sweet and cheerful facial expression. Her garment falls open a little, showing a red colored underkimono or liner, indicating her profession. Cradled in her arms is a large matsudake mushroom. The shape of the mushroom has a close resemblance to a penis and the sculpture definitely has an erotic meaning.

Soft hollow cast earthenware or plaster, painted in vibrant cold-applied colors and sprinkled gold flakes.

Japan, 1960s or earlier.

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A male figure sitting in ceremonial kamishimo dress of a striped hakama (pants) and a golden kataginu (vest) over a red kimono, his head shaped like the top of an erected penis.

Soft molded earthenware, painted in cold-applied colors and gold and silver.

Japan, 1960s or earlier.

H 4 in.

Colors and metal pigments chipping, otherwise good condition. Because of the cold application, the colors are fragile and easily wash away.

Rare subject matter

A modern, elegant openwork flower basket, Hanakago, by Tanabe Chikuunsai II (1910-2000). *Material: Madake bamboo, rattan, lacquer. Hexagonal shape at the base. The weaving is made employing bamboo split in extremely thin strips. *Signed Chikuunsai zō (made by Chikuunsai) It comes with the original lacquered bamboo water receptacle Otoshi and Tomobako storage box inscribed and signed by the artist. * From the 60’s. ***Tanabe Chikuunsai II ( Ichichikusai ) (1910-2000), was son of Tanabe...

Geisha Standing in Stream, Japanese Woodblock Print, late 19th Century, 18.5" x 13.75

MONKEY PARENT AND CHILD

Minimal ceramic figure of monkey parent and child in such beautiful silhouette, Showa period, 20th century, Japan, approx. H 22 x 13 x 11cm (8.66 x 5.11 x 4.33in)


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This was the traditional jacket used by girls of the Yi Chinese ethnic Minority. Girls wore this style until they were married. This garment is small and was most likely worn by a child between 7-10 years old. Condition considered good...intricate batik work, original silver buttons,hand embroidered detailing around collar,front closure,sleeve and bottom borders... wonderful display item...

1930's Chinese Silver Gilt Heart Shaped Tourmaline & Jadeite Beads Carved Bracelet Marked

It is 7.9 inches (20 cm) in circumference by 2.3 inches (5.8 cm) inner diameter and 1.1 inches (3 cm) wide. The heart plaque is 22.25 mm wide. The bead rang from 10.48 mm 13.8 mm. It weighs 42.1 gram.

The silver is tarnished. It also has inclusions at the beads and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1900's Japanese Bronze Rooster Shaped Censer Koro Marked

It is 7.5 inches (19cm) tall by 5.6 inches (14.3cm) wide. It weighs 982.5 gram (2.2 lb).

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

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HOLES AND GEARS

Set of a reeling machine's bangboard and gears made of wood. Showa period, mid 20th century, Japan. Board: 26.5 x 16cm (10.43 x 6.29in), Large gear: D 12cm (4.72in), Small gear: D 5cm (1.96in). Such specific holes made intentionally for some usage turn to geometrically abstract when unexpectedly combined with other objects as a part (fragment) as it is, which is interesting and fun.


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Lovely Korean brass footed box with handle. This box is engraved with 2 deer on the front, a turtle on each side, and double happiness symbol on lid. There is a fish lock (no key) and the box opens to reveal a removable tray. In very good condition, the only issue is the seam on the lid right corner has slightly separated. Dating first half 20th century, it measures 6" long, about 4" high, and a little over 3.5" deep.

A fine Balinese hardwood carving showing the Hindu god Ganesha with his typical elephant head seated on a raised lotus throne. Condition: fine, a bit dusty. Dimension: c. 25.3 cm high, 8 cm deep. For a close depiction please visit the statue TM-15-171 in the "Tropenmuseum in Amsterdam". Collected in situ by a Dutch family in the 1st half of the 20th C.

Two rare small Japanese porcelain sleeping cats. The smaller cat measures 1 7/8" long, and I believe that it is the smallest cat that was included in a set of several cats of various sizes. The other cat is rare because it curls to the right (almost all cats curl to the left.) Both cats are from the Kutani kiln, and their condition is perfect. The smallest cat has the "made in Japan" mark. The asking price includes shipping within the USA.

A Japanese Kutani Moriage decorated figure of Hotei, one of the "Seven Gods of Good Luck" and also known as the "Happy God". He always carries the cloth bag that never empties, a walking stick to support the heavy bag, and the Chinese wish giving fan. He is also the patron saint of barkeepers. This Hotei is very large measuring about 17" tall x 10" wide, he weighs about 12 pounds, and he has the Kutani nine valleys mark on the base. We are dating this Hotei as Circa 1950. His condition is e...

Chinese 18K Gold Natural Grade A Jadeite Carving Oval Cabochon Saddle Ring Marked "18K" with GIA Certificate

The ring is a size 7.25. The jadeite is 18.25 X 8.50 X 4.02 mm. It is 7.49 gram.

The jadeite has inclusions. The gold has surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos). 

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A charming Sawankhalok celadon glazed figure of an Ox Face (Chinese Sung style celadon)glazed Lime pot. Wonderful mini pot with tall neck and a well molded ox face with cobalt accented horns , one tip broken and the glaze on top of his curling tail has lost its glaze.

Rare Chinese Tang - Sui Dynasty 7th c Terracotta Soldier with a tall shield. The figure undamaged unrestored with original paint and extensive dendrite deposits. A wonderful large piece. Size 11" by 3.25" by 4" .

Neolithic Hongshan Chicken bone Jade Turtle pendant. Nice carving may be a sea turtle , the underside has offset biconically drilled suspension hole with deposits. Collected HK 1980-1995. Size 1.5" by 1.5"

Hongshan Nephrite Jade Birdman Pendant in red brown jade with tremolite growth and signs of heavy wear. The back has off set biconically drilled suspension holes with deposits. A unique shape , size H 2.5" W 1.25" . Collected in HK 1980-1995.

1930's Japanese White Glaze Incised Porcelain Teapot with Fish Mokubei Style Marked "Aoki Mokubei"

It is 8 inches (20.5 cm) tall by 6.3 inches (16 cm) wide. It is 1.5 Lb.

It has glaze crazing, firing cracks, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A large heavy Korean brass bowl or tray that was used to carry smaller bowls of rice and vegetables to men working in the fields. The bowl was wrought to shape, and it shows the evidence of being hand pounded. The Bowl measures about 3 1/2" high x 13 1/2" in diameter, weighs about 3 1/2 pounds, and dates to the early 20th Century. The condition is very good with only minor surface tarnish and corrosion. It was the custom in Korea to polish brass, and such a bowl would shine up beautifully. ...

Rare zoomorphic medicinal vase or water pot, in ceramic with Song Dynasty type Celadon glaze, in the shape of a puffer fish. Vase from the Khmer or Song period, circa 10th/12th century. Depicted as a round bloated fish with ting front fins and large faired tail and a tiny mouth hole similar to a water dropper Angkor region, Cambodia heavy burial staining. , no restoration. Size 3.5" by 4.5"

Hongshan Chicken Bone Jade Bird or Parrot sitting with long tail, beautiful color of stone with burial staining looks like ancient buried bone. Nice condition with a large suspension hole containing deposits. Well worn and used no damage . Collected HK 1980-1995 . Size 2.5" by 1.2"

Hongshan Chicken Bone Jade Double Pig Dragon Pendant. The pendant has a face top and bottom , the suspension hole is biconically drilled with 2 other decorative holes. Nice condition . Collected HK 1980-1995 size 2.25" by 1"

Rare zoomorphic medicinal vase or water pot, in ceramic with Song Dynasty type Celadon glaze, in the shape of an elephant. Vase from the Khmer period, circa 10th/12th century. Depicted with its trunk raised and a tiny mouth hole similar to a water dropper Angkor region, Cambodia heavy burial staining. chip on rim nd tint chip to lower lip , no restoration. Size W 4.5" H 3.5"

Neolithic Hongshan Nephrite Jade Deity Mask Pendant, the face with large eyes and a large snarling nose and tall head piece, the jade is so worn on the back that its almost sharp edges shows extensive wear. The Suspension holes are biconically off set drilled with mineral deposits within. The entire surface is covered in tremolite growth , a wonderful pendant. Size H 2.75" w just under 1" . Collected HK 1980-1995