This is presumed to be central panel taken from 100 bird coat from the Bai Ling area. It has been bordered and backed by new fabric. The central panel is very tightly split-thread satin-stitched embroidery over a silk felted (non-woven) fabric. This piece is in pristine condition, and measures approximately 30" by 30"
Japanese shin hanga woodblock print titled “Senshun” (Early Spring) depicting a moga (modern girl) wearing a fashionable fur stole and knit hat, her hair cut in a short curly bob, from the series “Showa Bijin” by Shinsui Ito (1898-1972) published as a newspaper insert in 1931. Shinsui’s black ink signature and red seal are at the upper left. Paper: 14 1/8" x 9 9/16" (frame: 21 5/8" x 17 1/4"). Framed with archival materials and UV glass or Plexiglass...
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...
Chinese rank badge with what I believe to be a Sixth Rank Badge with the central depiction of the Egret. The right-facing bird soaring toward the sun, is surrounded by ruyi-style clouds, flowers and auspicious symbols. All depicted with bright gold and iron red tie threads. Professionally mounted and sealed as a picture in a wooden frame.
Size: The badge measures approximately 11-1/2" wide by 11" high...
In mostly satin stitch and cross stitch in silk thread, this piece measures 45½ x 36½ inches (115.6 x 92.7 cm). Saye goshe are an Uzbek V-shaped fringed hanging used to decorate piles of quilts when they are stored during the day. The blazing colors on this textile depict traditional Uzbek motifs with stylized pomegranate flowers. Still living in yurts, the Lakai Uzbek have perfected the interior decoration of their homes...
Japanese woodblock print of a nude kneeling woman combing her hair, titled " Combing in the Bath" by Torii Kotondo (1900-1976). From his "12 Aspects of Women" series. Signed with red chop, and publisher's seals in left margin. With original storage folder.
Dimensions: 12" W x 19" H (entire print) 10 1/4" W x 16 1/4" H (artwork only)
The condition of this Japanese Wedding Gown is new.
The measurements are: 52" x 72L
Please see my other Uchikake gowns.
Kokeshi, Sakunami-kei, Miyagi Prefecture, by
Hiraga Teruyuki. Showa 47 (1972) March 1.
H.11.75” x Dia.1.5”(24 x 3.25 cm)
Inscription: Nagoya Kokeshi-kai, nihyaku kai, Hesei 7-gatsu, 9-nichi.
(Nagoya Kokeshi Club, 200th Meeting, July 9, 1995)
Dentou, or "traditional," kokeshi hail from the northeastern part of Japan known as the Tohoku region. Tohoku is comprised of Aomori, Akita, Yamagata, Iwate, Miyagi, & Fukushima Prefectures...
A Fukagawa vase decorated with a magnolia blossom. The bottom is marked with the Fuji trade mark and the name Fukagawa. The vase measures about 6 3/4" high x 4 3/4" in diameter and dates to the mid 20th Century. Condition: The vase is in excellent/perfect condition. Free shipping with the USA.
Long Nepalese scroll, inks on paper, 190x9.5cm, undated, estimated to be mid 20th cent or earlier.
Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.
Description 張大千 仿莫高窟307洞唐人普賢菩薩像 設色紙本立軸 款識:戊子四月初十日敦煌莫高窟三百零七洞唐人画普賢菩薩 張大千敬艁。 鈐印:張爰之印、大千。 藏印一方。鑑古齋鑑藏印一方,
Buddha Riding a White Elephant, after a Tang Dynasty Mural in Cave 397 of Mogao Grottos, Dunhuang/
Zhang Daqian (1899-1983)
Color on Paper Inscribed and signed with an two artist seals...
Kashigata, mold for making Japanese sweets, in the shape of a wasabi root. Carved wood, ca. early-mid 20th century. H.1.5"(3.75cm) x L.8.25"(21cm) x W.3.5"(8.75cm). Kashigata have long been in use for making molded sweets in Japan and many other parts of the world (especially Asia and Northern Europe.) In Japan, shapes often include felicitous or auspicious themes for luck, long life, wealth, etc. This one, shaped as a wasabi root, is unusual and interesting.
old mushroom mask, with a shiny black patina. These mask are made from tree parasit mushroom with a minimal carving work. The aime of the carvers is to take advantage of the native form of the mushroom. These masks are usually hung inside homes to function as protective effigies. They are more occasionally used as face masks during festival season, H 29 cm, width 38 cm weight1Kg.
Tsuchiya Koitsu
Onomichi Saikokuji, December 1935
Size: Mitsugiriban. Approximately 16.0 x 7.25 inches.
Publisher: Takemura Hideo
Koitsu catalogue no.: TK-TM-10
Condition: Tipped at top to original cardstock. Wavy crease and and light foxing.
Chinese Guanyin statue of a Buddhist Bodhisattva of mercy and compassion. Beautifully rendered with minor losses.
Los Angeles Estate
Dates 20th century
Size H 23 1/2" x W 7" x D 6"
A Japanese Arita porcelain plate or dish of circular form raised on a low foot. Decorated in underglaze cobalt blue with a Kingfisher perched amid grasses and lotus fronds, the base has a running Fuku mark. In excellent condition, it measures 6 inches diameter and 1" high.
Vintage Chinese ink and color on paper painting by Zhang Kuan (1921-2009) of two ducks swimming among cherry blossoms. Signed in black ink at the upper left and with three red artist's seals. Zhang Kuan was an active painter for over 50 years. By the 1960s, he began to specialize in bird and flower paintings. Including the silk mounting, the painting measures 32 1/2” x 21 3/4” (painting: 26 1/2” x 17 7/8”). Very good overall condition. From a Phoenix, Arizona collection.
Japanese bronze fu-dog and ball. The playful fu-dog stands with mouth open in a dynamic pose with back feet on the ground and front paws on the ball. The ball is made of open work bronze with a design of peonies and scrolling vines.
Taisho Period C. 20th Century
Dimensions: 13 1/2" high x 16" long x 8" deep.