A set of Japanese tsuge (boxwood) combs in delicate hand-cut design, ca 1950, never been used. The combs made out of tsuge wood has been known to be gentle on the hair and scalp without causing static. They were treasured by the women and men for many, many centuries. For maintenance of the combs, camellia (tsubaki) oil has been used (but good vegetable oil should work as well?). The color of tsuge deepens as they were used from natural oil from our hair and the camellia oil...

Large Old (1970's) Chinese Hardstone & Jade Jewel Tree Double Branches with Cloisonne Pot

It is 28 inches (71 cm) tall by 23.3 inches (50.9 cm) wide. It is 41 Lb.

It has chips at the leaves and petals, and separation at the bark.

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1971 was a big year for Haku Maki He did over 100 different images of Japanese prints. Some, like this one, were big prints--this one, Poem 71-91, is 30.5 Inches x 15.25. It is 68/108. This is the abstract kanji for Mu or Nothing and he titled it Nothing The kanji starts at the top then cascades down to the final four strokes at the bottom. From a distance it appears to me like the steps going from top to bottom of a building on a Chinese hill on the Yangzi...

Japanese hair comb and Kogai hair pin in a Wakasa-nuri Lacquer finish on wood, circa early 1900s. Wakasa-nuri lacquer is a unique urushi lacquer technique that uses stones (coarse to soft) to scrape and reveal different layers of lacquer coatings which are painted on wood using many different colors. The dimensions of the comb are 1 1/4 inches and 3 1/4 inches, pin 5 3/4 inches long.

Probably used once and then packed away for another generation, this vintage silk traditional sari from Varanasi is a vibrant as the day it was loomed. A small leaf pattern of gold metallic thread dots the entire length of the deep green silk field. There is a 2 inch brocaded border on each side which also runs the length of the sari. The end panel is ornately patterned brocaded silk and makes extensive use of gold metallic threads...

Japanese Boy's Day display set with a helmet (Kabuto) and a screen. The lacquer screen is very shiny like a mirror. See Photo #10.

The dimensions of screen is 21 1/4"H x 50 3/4"W (extended). Screen box: 23" x 25 3/4" x 1/2"H Helmet Box: 15" x 13 1/4" x 10"H

Chinese Scholar Yixing Pottery Teapot Marked & Signed

Description & Size: 6.98 x 13.33 x 8.89 cm (2.75" x 5.25" x 3.5") height & wide with & without spout & handle

Weight: 187 gram (6.59 oz)

Age: Early 20th Century'; Production: Handcrafted

This Chinese yixing pottery teapot is handcrafted with a uniquely bubble mounted spout with multiple holes (7) & a purple & brownish patina. It comes with a decorative lid with original string attached...

Description: 張大千 仿黄鶴山樵（王蒙）金牋金碧山水中堂 1945年作 款識：老來漸覺筆頭迂，寫畫如同寫篆書。黄鶴一聲山館静，道人正是午参餘。此黄鶴山樵題畫詩也。古人稱畫法兼之書法，吾於山樵仿之。乙酉春日寫似心勝仁兄正。大千張爰。鈐印：張爰之印、大千居士。張大千是二十世纪中國畫壇影响巨大、又最富傳奇色彩的國畫大師，在繪畫、書法、篆刻、詩詞方面都�...

A simple but very typical figure from the remote Karnali district for more complete information and to see similar quality of figures, one can consult the only catalog devoted to this field : La Statuaire Archaique de l'Ouest du Népal, R. Vanuxem Paris 2006 ( text in english). This kind of figures are associated with animist cult of protection of house or village. This figure is covered with a white mineral mixture (often called Kaolin) and obviously was kept inside...

A Chinese Yixing Teapot, Qing Dynasty. Length approximately 19.8 cm (the tipspout to the handle) and height approximately 15 cm. Few tiny chips inside the cover rim and soft tiny chips at the tipspout. Good condition.

Japanese Arita porcelain vase with peonies, the flower of riches and honor. It symbolizes wealth, fortune and power as well as beauty in the highest form. It is signed 'Shuhou' on the bottom and the box. Hand painted with reddish brown (thick), gold and under-glaze blue-beautiful work. This is a large, solid vase, The actual weight 7 pounds without the box. Dimensions: 10 inches in diameter and 10 1/2 inches tall. Impressive Kiri wood (paulownia) box. Circa, mid Showa.

Old Hakoseko (Japanese tissue holder) for times when women wear formal kimono. They are placed in the chest area with the chains of the kanzashi hair ornaments hanging from the obi belt. The colors of the embroidery are soft and shinier (silk threads) than shown in the photos. The background is in a soft creamy color (shioze silk). The color of interior is reddish orange. Kanzashi is gold plated, thick and heavy (approx...

from "Wood from the Scholar's Table,"a book published in Hong Kong in 1985.

A Chinese Yixing Jar, Qing Dynasty/Republic. Height approximately 9 cm, width 13.5 cm (across handles). The jar has tiny chips inside the cover. Good condition.

A large carp dominated the painted scene on the front of this fan made with home made paper made and wood struts...Each end strut is pained with red lacquer mons. Fan is signed on front with makers mark...good condition...

An unusual protector coated with reddish mineral pigment (rato mato). The wild design takes advantage of the natural shape of a piece of trees, two broken branches figure the arms, the face is very simple and minimal Very strong wood and good condition, fossilized aspect in some areas , obvious signs of age possibly from early 20Th Height 90 cm , face 27 cm , the figures is based on a metal stand (not shown on the pictures)

Natural oxidized wood H 60cm For more information please request.

A wooden shamanic phurba showing a shaman riding possibly a Tiger. Note the small Kukuri knife attached to the phurba. Excellent signs of good age.H 24 cm , presented on a metal stand More information request

This is a very nice basket vase from Japan probably made in early 1970s to decorate/handicraft item, it is old pattern look like classical vase shape and very nice work of art with gilt gold pattern on it, ship worlwide by SAL registered at $20

This doll is a Hakata clay doll, “Matsukaze” design by the well known Japanese artist, Yoshio Matsuoka.

Matsukaze is a story of two beautiful sisters who met and fell in love with a young courtier in exile at the seashore of Suma Bay. The sisters were “shio kumi”, the saltwater bearers who made their living by ladling seawater (before it was boiled down to salt). Matsukaze is the name of the older sister and literally means “wind through the pine trees”...

great encrusted patina and signs of use, H 27 cm More information and pictures on request

A fascinating portrait of the noted ukiyoe artist, Tsukioka Yoshitoshi. The work was painted by his disciple, Yamanaka Kodo (1869-1945) in 1934 and was originally part of the collection of Kobori Sakae, who collected various old books and donated his collection to the Waseda University. Above the portait are two poems done by two noted poets...

Chinese Famille Rose Kwan Yin Buddha Marked, Circa 1960's

It is 23.7 inches (60.5 cm) tall by 7.05 inches (18 cm) wide. It weighs 10.4 Lb.

It has missing beads at necklace, manufacture defect of skip glazes, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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This large sized ghurra is also nice carving on both size, a Horseman and an elephant on the other side. More picture and information on request Presented on an iron stand, H 37 cm

A very typical figure from the remote Karnali area showing a so called "Protector" coated with white mineral pigment (Seto mato) mostly on the front side. The figure is in the standing position and was obviously kept inside. This kind of figures are associated with animist cult of protection of house or village. Few chips and a large crack which can be seen on the pictures but good overall condition. For more complete information and to see similar quality of figures, one can consult the catalo...

Chinese Cultural Revolution Jadeite Carved Farmer Boy

It is 4 inches (10.3 cm) tall by 2.3 inches (6 cm) wide. It is 0.4 Lb

It is in good condition with no repairs, except chips at the fingers, hairline cracks at the hoe and stand, and natural inclusions (as seen in the photos).

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Pair of Chinese Kesi Woven Silk Panel with Fabric Brocade Border

Each panel is 46.6 inches (118.5 cm) long by 38 inches (96.5 cm) wide. The kesi is 21.2 inches (54 cm) long by 18.1 inches (46 cm) wide.

They are in good condition with no repairs or discoloration, except foxing, small stains, and a minor tear (as seen in the photos).

Provenance: Bonhams and Butterfields auction

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Gorgeous pair of gemstone quality jadeite carvings, each a mirror image to the other, of two cranes standing upon a greatly reticulated tree with creeping vines, thick roots and many outstretched branches with leaves. Exquisitely detailed and breathtaking from all angles, each carving comes with a beautiful wooden stand. 20th century Size: 23" height (28.25" w/ stand), 18.5" length

Early 20th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquered Wood Carved Pierced Temple Altar Box with Stand

It is 15.2 inches (38.5 cm) tall by 10.75 inches (27.3 cm) wide. It is 6.6 Lb.

It has been repaired where one corner has a small piece glued back. It also has small gaps, chips, cracks, surface wears and scratches, peeling of lacquer, and the bottom is glued to the stand (as seen in the photos).

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Japanese folk art, farmer's clay doll: 11 1/2"h x 5 3/4"w

All the clay dolls are somehow originated from the Fushimi clay doll of the Kyoto area. Fushimi dolls were originally sold as souvenirs to the pilgrims on the road of Fushimi Kaidou from Kyoto to Fushimi Inari Shrine in the early Edo period (1600-1868). By the end of 19th century, these dolls were made all over Japan. 90 percent of the Edo population were farmers who could not afford nor were allowed to have hina dolls dressed ...

Chinese Yixing Vase with Flower & Bird Signed 石林 & Marked 蕭坤生 �石林

It is 14 inches (35.7 cm) tall by 6 inches (15.24 cm) wide. It is 5.6 Lb.

It has stains, firing crack, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Quality, Japanese lacquered wood kimono hanger. The hanger comes in the box with the old tissue paper inside. The writings on the box and the tissues (old with lots of storage stains - appeared new in the photos) indicate that it was "Made by Wajima", pre WWII. Wajima lacquer has been know for the best for it's superior quality. Very light (kiri wood inside?). Taisho to early Showa, 1920 to 1940. The condition is new (stayed in the box without being used). 25" long, 5/8" in diameter. ...

Old (1930's) Chinese Export Dark Cherry Amber Bakelite Carved Happy Buddha with Children Group with Bronze Lamp's Base & Green Jade Plaques

It is 26.4 inches (67 cm) tall by 8 inches (20.4 cm) wide. The amber is 11.2 inches (28.5 cm) tall by 5.7 inches (14.6 cm) wide. It is 15.1 Lb.

It has hairline cracks at the face, head, chest, clothes and lacquer stand. Missing some accessories of the lamp, and peeling of lacquer(as seen in the photos).

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Set of 13 Pieces Old (1930's) Japanese Nippon Chocolate Set with Cranes Marked

The chocolate pot is 8.6 inches (22 cm) tall by 7.1 inches (18 cm) wide. The cups are 2.8 inches (7.5 cm) tall by 3.6 inches (9 cm) in diameter. The saucers are 5 inches (12.5 cm) in diameter.

The entire set has rubbing of gold, some have slight discoloration and yellowing, surface wears, and rubbing of the markings. The chocolate pot has a paint loss near the lip, slight yellowing, minor stains, and a f...

Here is an archetype of the archaic statuary of western Nepal depicting a protector in standing position with hands clasped together in the ritual gesture of the Namaste, covered with an important black crusty patch of soot and offering, collected in a shamanic shrine in Jumla sector, very hard wood, evident signs of great age estimated at least from the middle 20th, H 70 cm, presented on a base metal

Chinese Famille Rose Figure of the Famous Calligrapher Wang Xizhi, Unsigned but Attributed to Artist ÔøÁúÉý

He is 22.5 inches (57 cm) tall by 9 inches (22.7 cm) wide. He weighs 12.1 lb.

He is in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks, except surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A nice old Ramayana mask from Bali , few wounds but good condition considering the age At least from mid 20th H 23.5 cm wide 15 cm

Old (1930's) Chinese Export Dark Cherry Amber Bakelite Carved Happy Buddha with Children Group with Bronze Lamp's Base & Green Jade Plaques

It is 26.4 inches (67 cm) tall by 8 inches (20.4 cm) wide. The amber is 11.2 inches (28.5 cm) tall by 5.7 inches (14.6 cm) wide. It is 15.1 Lb.

It has hairline cracks at the face, head, chest, clothes and lacquer stand. Missing some accessories of the lamp, and peeling of lacquer(as seen in the photos).

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Old primitive statue figuring a protector the hands are joined, very hard wood with obvious sign of important age likely for the first part of 20th , important water erosion, H 80 cm More information on request

Diameter approximately 20 cm (tipspout to handle). Height approximately 12.5 cm. It has few chips. In good condition.

This is a real jade (hard stone) carving of Cicadas pendant, it is a symbol of purity in chinese culture over thousands of years, it is very nice and simple works of art. In good condition except some small chips caused by wear and age, it is from circa 1920s and can be much earlier than that, please ask for detail photos. Thanks for looking...please visit my gallery again and u will see more items added soon!!!Happy Browsing !

This is a JAPANESE CLOISONNE & SILVER VASE, DUCKS SWIMMING in the Water. Signed on the bottom ......Size is 8" in height.... some light enamel flakes..... Rare Piece

Rare Tang Dynasty Bronze Wine-Pot Mark of Prince of South Palace / Inlaid Gold-Silver Archaic Cicada-Character Motifs, Dragon-Handles and Mark of Prince of South Palace Height: 12 1/4 inches (31.12 cm) Condition Report: Good Condition Provenance: Property of a FL Collection

A nicely enameled Japanese cloisonne box with a raised design (moriage) of Mandarin ducks. This box dates from the 1960s to the 1980s and was probably made by the Inaba Company of Kyoto, Japan. The mark at the bottom is not the maker’s mark; it is probably the mark of the retail or outlet store. The dimensions are 5 1/2 inches x 4 inches x 1 1/2 (a bit shorter) inches.

A great Ramayana mask very finely carved in superb hard wood, very good age. H 30cm , W 24 cm More information on request

Anonymous painter to me, from pre war era

This is a Beautifully Hand Carved IVORY HEN NETSUKE from a Virginia, USA Estate. The size is 2 3/8" X 1 3/8". Signed on the bottom (see jpg). EXCELLENT Condition ca. 1950

A mask showing a very realistic human face rounded with pieces of fur. Black and light brown patina, obvious signs of use from first part of 20th. Hard wood, H 27 cm More information on request

A portrait of a japanese nobleman , a very fine n fantastic works of art by japanese painter

Important monkey mask from West India, H 30cm , wide 1! cm , depth 16cm, more information on request

This is a VERY GOOD JADE "2 ELEPHANTS" SNUFF BOTTLE More details posted SOON

Pair of 1920's Chinese Hard Stone Jade, Agate, Lapis, Amethyst, Rose Quartz Tree on Cloisonne Planter

They are 17.8 inches (40.5 cm) tall by 12.15 inches (31 cm) wide. They are 7.6 Lb.

They have surface wears and scratches, loss, chips, cracks, and bruises to the enamels, missing petals and leaves, chips to the petals and leaves, cracks to the tree trunks and loss of gilding (as seen in the photos).

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This is an Unusual CHINESE DRAGON VASE with 2 Dragons entwined. Size is 20" tall. Sold As Is As Found ca. 1950

A finely hand carved Buddha Image in deep meditation pose of solid Burmese Jadeite. Condition: very good, size: H. 9 cm. x W. 6.5 cm x D. 2.5 cm.

Robust ghurra surprising by its gigantic dimensions, while little use index can be observed despite an estimate good age ( 40 to 50 years). The ghurras may well ask riddles unanswered for now. Important geometric and symmetrical prints with beautiful black patina areas due to aging wood and also likely handling... H 34 cm, thickness 4.5 cm , max wide 13 cm weight 800 gr Presented on a metal stand Further information on request

A set of five Japanese Fukagawa porcelain bowls and covers, each decorated in gold, iron red and underglaze blue, with a delicate design of maple branches. Marked on the bottom with a Mt. Fuji (and river) logo of the Fukagawa Seiji Porcelain Company, circa 1920-1940.

Approx. Dimensions of Bowls 4" (10.1cm) in diameter and 2 3/8" (5.5cm) in height. Lids, 3.5" (9.5cm) in diameter. Total 3" (7.5cm) in height.

A beautiful vintage lady's Chinese old jadeite 14k gold ring in excellent condition. Marked. Ring Size 7-1/4 , Jade size H:15mm W:11mm Sold

Richly carved with geometrical carvings, the upper part figures a houses supported by milk pots, H H26 cm, Thickness 3 cm , weight 250 gr Further information on request

Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Lavender Cloisonne Vase with Shakudo Rims

It is 3.7 inches (9.5 cm) tall by 2.7 inches (7 cm) wide. It is 0.4 Lb.

It has enamel hairline cracks at the neck and underside of the rim, oxidized and tarnished metal, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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This is a real jade (hard stone) carving of Cicadas pendant, it is a symbol of purity in chinese culture over thousands of years, it is very nice and simple works of art. In good condition, sign of wear and age, it is from circa 1900s and can be much earlier than that of Qing Dyanasty, found in XinJiang Province... please ask for detail photos. Thanks for looking...please visit my gallery again and u will see more items added soon!!!Happy Browsing !