Lovely mustard yellow body and black peking glass container with Shou symbol of good fortune and happiness and five bats encircling the edge of the lid.
Well carved and with Chinese reign mark on the base's incised bottom.
Age: Late Republic Period
Size: 4.5" Diameter, 2" High
Beautiful old Chinese silver enamel bangle with Chinese character motif design in excellent condition. Signed. D:6.1cm Weights:13.2g
Located at the foot of an active volcano, the Ougaku kiln specializes in a type of pottery know as Sakurajima-yaki. The kiln is headed by Hashino Midori and run entirely by female potters who strive to infuse each piece they produce with the “energy” of the surrounding environment. Pieces such as the one featured here are made from volcanic ash and mineral-rich onsen spring water giving them a unique luster that is difficult to reproduce...
Kawase Hasui
Miho at Night
Date: 1930s.
Size: Koban postcard. Approximately 5.5 x 3.5 inches.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Reference: Hotei #Hp-9 (W-880).
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent. Unused.
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
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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Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892)
Itsukushima Moon
No. 21 from the series "One Hundred Aspects of the Moon"
Date: 1886
Size: Oban. Approximately 14.75 x 10.25 inches.
Signed and sealed by the artist.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Publisher: Akiyama Buemon.
Carver: Enkatsu.
Condition: Very good...
Beautiful antique Burmese basket woven bamboo with red lacquer. Age: Early 20th century.
Size: 12"diameter x 5" height.
Kokeshi, Togatta-kei, Miyagi Prefecture, by Satou Tetsurou. Birthdate = Showa 7 (1932) Jan. 25. H.11.75” x Dia.1.5”(30 x 4.5 cm)
Dated (collector's date): 55.5.27 = 1980.
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...
From West-Nepal comes this spirit figure that served as a protector for villages, bridges and temples.
H. 44 cm. Mid 20th century.
Ex Jean-Marc Desaive, Belgium.
A wonderful translucent blue celadon vase done in the classic style of Song Dynasty Chinese pottery. This piece was made by one of the few great female Japanese potters of the previous century, Suwa Sozan II, daughter of Meiji Imperial Court Artist Sozan I.
Suwa Sozan I (1852-1922) was born in an area of what is known today as Ishikawa prefecture. After a short stint in the military he took up pottery design and painting under Touda Tokuji in 1873...
Hongshan Nephrite Toggle pendant of Face with a Cicada headdress. Unique piece with extensive use wear and tremolite deposits throughout. Weight 56G size standing height 1.75" hanging length 2.5" . Collected Hong Kong 1980-1995.
Ohara Koson
Two monkeys, a butterfly above
Size: Approximately 12.0 x 5.5 inches.
Date: Pre-1936.
Bears Shoson signature and seal.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo (W36-259)
Reference: S41.6 in Crows, Cranes and Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson (Reigle Newland).
Condition: Lighter area in upper left corner.
Note: This is the more rare creped version of this design.
The three sitting dolls are 3 1/4 inches and the two standing dolls are 4 inches in height.
A wonderful translucent blue celadon dish decorated with a low-relief floral motif. This piece was made by one of the few great female Japanese potters of the 20th century—Suwa Sozan II, daughter of Meiji Imperial Court Artist Sozan I.
Suwa Sozan I (1852—1922) was born in an area of what is known today as Ishikawa prefecture. After a short stint in the military he took up pottery design and painting under Touda Tokuji in 1873...
Hongshan nephrite Jade Zhulong pig dragon toggle pendant . 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 2.5" high 1.75" wide weight 72 G
しゃもじ / THREE LARGE RICE PADDLES
Wood, early-mid 20th century, Korea, approx...
Chinese probable Tang or Sung Bronze pieces , from a collection of buckles I had purchased 2.25" l each.
Silk kimono worn on the stage of Kyogen which is a traditional short comedic drama. It is often performed with Noh drama. The kimono is made of thin plain silk
with katazome lattice pattern and brush dye for green parts. The lining is pongee silk. The dye is all vegetable and sumi. Kataginu and hakama (kamishimo) is worn over this kimono on the Kyogen stage. In excellent condition. 20th century. 142cm x 134cm
Traditional geometric designs embroidered on a plain weave cotton animate this Hazara cloth from Afghanistan measuring 33 x 39 cm.
Cross stitch in multicolored silk thread form an interlocking star pattern. Condition of the textile is excellent. Estimated age: late 20th century. The Hazara are the third largest ethnic group in Afghanistan, inhabiting mostly Bamiyan province but also Orugzan and Ghazni provinces.
張大千 仿宋徽宗聽琴圖 設色水墨紙本鏡心 1951年作 款識:道君皇帝作畫重而有力,丰神奕奕。其運筆及衣服自是宋人風格,並效其大略為此,非時賢所能為也。辛卯二月歲望風日晴美蜀郡張爰大千父。鈐印:張爰之印信、大千居士、長共天難老、百千之一。鑑藏印:詩外簃(徐伯郊)、仁愷過眼(楊仁愷)。出版目錄: 2006年4月:《詩外簃藏張大千書畫》(文物出版 社)施...
Four (4) lotus pods莲蓬 with moving seeds莲子活动. Patina 皮光 is excellent.
Two(2) Chinese Green glazed Pottery Food Dog or Foo Lion shape Joss Stick Holders, early 1900's, 8 3/4" high, 2 1/2 wide x 4" deep, both pieces are slightly different, hand molded each pieces but can be used as a pair on the Alter Table, the condition is good.
A pair of beautiful vintage cultured pearl earrings with silver gold washed backing. In excellent condition. Pearl size 8mm. Marked. $165
A kilim from Maimana in subdued tones, typical of the kilims from this area. Excellent condition, estimated age mid to late 20th century. Woven from sheep's wool. Measures 110 cm by 196 cm.
A long Japanese ranma / transom Finely hand carved from Keyaki (hardwood), beautifully carved with a scene of cranes underneath the branches of a pine tree. Edged in black with attractive woodgrain.
Original Condition
Size: 73.5" length, 17.5" height, 1" depth
Kawase Hasui
Rain at Shuzenji Hot Spring
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.25 x 10.25 inches.
Date: 1933
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo. Bears the Watanabe "E seal" used between 1932-42 and consistent with a first edition.
Condition: Excellent with slight fading.
Eggshell Cup with overglaze enamels
Early 20th century
Republic period
Porcelain with overglaze enamels; Jingdezhen ware
H: 8.2 cm D: 8 cm
Perfect condition
From a Portland, Maine estate
Thin body delicate. Never taken from its box. From old Maine estate. Dated 1929 based on its inscription.
Antique Chinese archaic style Bronze seal with Foo dog from the estate of a noted archologist. Period unknown but very old. Well cast with some bronze decay. Size 1.25" sq 1.25" h .
Japanese woodblock print by Kiyoshi Saito (1907-1997) of a winter scene, with dark figures walking through a quiet village with a snow-capped mountain looming in the far background. Signed in pencil with artist's stamp.
Size:11.25" height, 15.75" width
Hongshan Chicken Bone Jade Pig Dragon zhūlóng ,well carved with a well carved face. somewhat bi conically drilled suspension holes. Collected HK 1980-1990s. Size 1.7"
Sakiori obi for a casual kimono whose wefts are strips recycled from black cotton cloth and warps are silk yarn in green, brown and white. In excellent condition. 20th century. 12cm x 2m64cm
Swanhalok Green crackle Glazed Jarlet with painted decoration and a spout top. The body well potted nice glaze and a band and floral decoration. The entire jar is filled with burial debris. Size 2" by 2"
This is a beautiful Japanese wedding gown (Uchikake) in high quality; it is soft but hangs well. This wedding gown looks more like a Noh costume. The colors are deep purple and light green in a gold background. The gold is not as shiny as shown in the photos unless it is placed under a bright light. The gown was made in the famous Nishijin textile district of Kyoto, Japan and the gown in this quality is very difficult to find in today's market...
Kawase Hasui
Chuzenji Lake, Nikko
Date: 1930s. This edition early postwar.
Size: Approximately 5.625 x 3.625 inches.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo
Not sealed by artist. Sealed examples exist.
Print is tipped along its top edge to an original card.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.
Good Kayan Orang Ulu gawai rice festival ceremonial mask, circa 40 years old, from Sarawak. I bought this piece in Kuching, Sarawak in 2003. Used only twice a year for rice planting and harvesting festivals (gawai), these gatherings were usually a good excuse for a party and celebration to encourage the spirits to ensure a good harvest. H: 25cm/9.8in and W: 16cm/6.2in.