Juban (under kimono) made of hand-spun cotton with shibori design, dyed with vegetable indigo. The shibori technique of the top part is Te-Kumo Shibori (Hand-bound Spiderweb) and the lower part is Kanoko shibori (Bound Dots) and Boshi shibori (Capped Motifs) with mum design, which is dyed in Akita prefecture. Cotton cloth inside is also hand-spun and vegetable indigo dye. In good condition except for mending in the back (the last image). The first half of the 20th century. 121cm x 130cm

Japanese pottery tsubo vase. An earthy, drab gray-green glaze on porcelaneous body with thin iron wash and with bold, rich red iron oxide glaze painted floral decoration on opposing sides of the tsubo form with thickly potted shoulder rising to a broad, everted rim. Two character impressed artist's mark inside the foot appears to read Kazan ('Ka' being the 10 stroke character also read as "hana".) A pleasant, substantial feel when held. Excellent condition. Height, 9 3/4 inches (24.76 cm)

In Tibetan Buddhism, the Kartika, or Drigug, is a ritual flaying knife used in burial rituals, with the handle crafted as a dorje. A tool of the wrathful female deities known as Dakinis, the kartika symbolizes the cutting of all things material, symbolized by the human body. The blade is left dull (never sharpened) because it was used in a ritual representing the flaying of flesh and not for the actual purpose.

Nepalese Middle Hills Janus Mask, 13.5 inches, 34 cm.

A lustrous emerald green Chinese Peking Glass brush bowl. It is molded glass with a rounded base. Chinese glass was largely used to imitate more precious materials such as white jade, Lapis Lazuli and other valuable minerals.

Date: early 1900's

Dimensions: 3.5" diameter X 2"

A set of colorful Tokkuri in the shape of squared gourds by Living National Treasure Kato Hajime enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Aka-e Hohyo Tokkuri (red glazed Tokkuri in squared gourd form). About the white bottom are fortuitous characters in green with a belt of blue, yellow and green in the center. They are 15.5 cm (6 inches) tall. There is slight rubbing of the red glaze typical of handling...

Two Hanging Scrolls of Cloud-Clad Verdant Mountains by Zhang Daqian (1899-1983) 60½ X 16¼ inches 153.67 X 41.3 cm Ink & Color on Paper Each inscribed & signed with three artist seals. Each bears a connoisseur seal impression of Xu Bojiao, famous Hong Kong-based connoisseur and exclusive agent of Zhang's artwork from 1949 onward. These are from a New York collection.

Set 10 1930's Chinese Coconut Tea Cup with Silver Lining in Original Wood Box Marked

Each cup is 1.2 inches (3.1 cm) tall by 2 inches (5.3 cm) wide. The box is 3.5 inches (9 cm) tall by 12 inches (30.5 cm) long by 2.75 inches (7 cm) wide. The cups together weigh 217.30 gram. Total weight including the box is 1.2 Lb.

The silver lining are tarnished and are slightly bent and have small dents at the lips. Some of the coconuts have cracks and chips...

Chinese Dark Cherry Amber Bakelite Faturan Carved Censer with Dragon

It is 7.67 inches (19.5 cm) tall by 7.67 inches (19.5 cm) wide without stand. It is 1225 gram.

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

Tested with Simichrome.

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Masaharu Aoyama (1893-1969)
Nikolai-do (Nikorai-do) in Snow (An Orthodox cathedral in Tokyo)
Date: ca. 1940s.
Print size: 3.75 x 2.75 inches.
Publisher: Unsodo. From a group included in an Unsodo client sample book.
Aoyama's "Ao" seal at lower right.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print attached along top edge only to original holiday card.
Condition: Excellent.

Japanese limited edition color etching and aquatint titled "Paris" by Kenji Ushiku (1922-?). Pencil-signed, titled, and numbered 63/150 in the bottom margin. Ushiku was particularly active in the 1960s and 1970s. There is a pencil notation of "4-80-45" at the bottom edge which could perhaps imply a date of April 1980. Paper size: 15 1/2" x 22." Very good overall condition. Printed on heavy rag paper with large margins. Never framed.

An enchanting tea bowl with painted plum blossoms. The blossoms appears to be of the "un-ryu" species which translates as "flying dragon" in English. Grounded and weighty in construction, the innocent and playful drawings on the outer surface of this tea bowl make for a well-balanced composition.

In excellent condition, this piece measure 4.7 inches in diameter (12 cm) and stands 4 inches tall (10 cm). It features a signature in the clay of the pedestal (unknown potter)...

林風眠(1900-1991) 靜物花果 設色紙水墨本鏡心 款識：林風眠。鈐印：林風瞑 Mounted Painting of Still Life of Sun-Flowers and Apples / Lin Fengmian (1900-1991) Inscribed & signed with an artist seal. 27 X 26 3/4 inches 68.6 X 67.9 cm Date: Pre-1966 Condition Report: Hand-Painted, Good Condition Provenance: Property of a NY collector

These geta (shoes) were worn by a girl or young Japanese woman. Build up from several layers of materials, the felted soles have slits to allow access for the changing of thongs should they become soiled or worn. Small pieces of leather nailed are the heels. The upper fabric liner is made from two pieces of contrasting fabric sewn together and show a small amount of dirt and an almost imperceivable foot imprint about the toe area...

A early 20th C. Chinese silver enamel with agate beads and Chinese characters, in excellent condition. D:5.5cm

1930's Japanese Mixed Metal Brass Match Safe with Koi Fish Underneath Waterfall & Waves

It is 2.1 inches (5.3 cm) tall by 1.3 inches (3.5 cm) wide. It is 19.7 gram.

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

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Height approximately 42 cm. A chip at the rim. In good condition.

BECKONING RACOON DOG

Auspicious Japanese wood carving racoon dog with beckoning hand, like 'Maneki-neko' (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maneki-neko), Taisho-Showa period, early 20th century, approx. H 10.5cm (4.13in). Seems to be carved by skillful sculptor because of its remarkable round carving technique toward to such hardwood...