Very beautiful dark wood phurbu richly carved, the top shows 3 beautiful faces of protective ancestors of exceptional sculptural quality, each face measures 5 to 6 cm high. The top shows a miniature animal head (1.5 cm high), probably that of the mythical horse Hayagriva. The central part is a beautiful dorgi very finely carved. The triangular point shows a trunk wrapped in the mouth of Makara, each hand of which holds the head of a snake which rise from the point of the Phurbu; H 28.5 cm

Quintessential Taisho Period c.1925 Oribe sweets tray for the tea ceremony. Beautiful oribe olive greens and iron feldspar brown markings and geometric patterns. The tray seems to have a hanko seal on the back but we can't read it. Perfect condition. Ask for shipping quote. W:27cm x H: 17cm

A beautiful old Baltic real amber pendant with silver mounting. L:7cm

Antique Korean Octagonal celadon bowl with white splash, large and heavy with small air bubbles in the bottom center. The side has a wonderful white celadon splash . No damage . Size diameter 7.5" height just under 3" weight 3 pounds .

MATOI

Old local farm tool for threshing beans called 'Matoi' (also 'Mamebuchi') in Tohoku region as the most primitive threshing tool. Quite a powerful form. Early 20th century...

Ohara Koson
Dancing Fox
Size: O-tanzaku. Approximately 14.75 x 7.5 inches.
Publisher: Daikokuya
Date: ca. 1910-1923.
Koson signature and seal.
"Made in Japan" stamped on verso.
Reference: K41.15a in Crows, Cranes and Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson (Reigle Newland).
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.
The fox wears a lotus leaf on his head. This more rare variant features grasses in the background.

Qing Dynasty Peking glass snuff bottle with a Purple glass carved Phoenix on one side no stopper ,condition is fine . Size H 2" w 2

Chinese Tang Dynasty terracotta model of an Ox , standing figure mold made , appears no losses though he is cracked but stable he was glued on the interior for stability since the cracks have not come apart traces of white paint .A great display piece. Size 10" by 6" by 4" .

A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese export silver bracelet with jadeite and coral mounting in excellent condition. Marked. Weights:45.4g, D:5.2cm

Hongshan Orange Nephrite Jade Dragon Embryo Pendant , unique shape with a flowing tail. Collected in HK 1980-1995. Well carved biconically drilled suspension hole signs of use . Tremolite growth in white and erosion to the stone on the tail area. Weight 26g size 2.25" 1.5" d

An old Japanese double sided olive brown silk obie with a pattern of small berries The Obie measures 158" long x 11 1/2" wide and dates to the early 20th Century. Condition: The condition is excellent. Free shipping within the USA.

WAYANG DOLL

Old-type wooden doll once used for the traditional Indonesian puppet-shadow play so-called 'Wayang kulit' (ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayang_kulit), Pre 1950s, 46 x 16 x 1.5cm (18.11 x 6.29 x 0.59in)...

Original Vintage Iroquois Indian False Face Soceity carved wood mask c.1930. Measuring 10 inches by 7 inches by 4 inches deep. Hand carved and paintied wood with traditional metal eye accents and horse hair. From a north eastern American collection. The False Face Society is probably the best known of the medicinal societies among the Iroquois, especially for its dramatic wooden masks. The design of the masks is somewhat variable, but most share certain features...

Old monkey mask for Eastern Himalaya, Hard wood, H 20 cm wide 17 cm , obvious sign of important age, at least from early 20th, more information on request

A rare wood carving of a dancing girl with arm raised holding a tambourine. This item was made in China, circa 1966-1976, during the Cultural Revolution period. Condition - the tambourine has been broken - no further damage or restoration...

Beautiful Hindu marble altar figure of Rama , losses as seen in the picture as is usual with 18- 19th c temple-shrine figures. Some mortar from mounting to altar top . Rare quality piece. H 11" W 6" weight 8 lb

This very well-carved lapis of a fairy (Ma Gu) is 8 ¾” high (with fitted wood base, it is 10 ¼” high), 8 ¼” wide and 2” thick. It depicts Ma Gu, the beautiful, young fairy who always brings joy to a birthday celebration. Her right hand is holding a platter containing a wine bottle, peaches, Buddha-hand citron and pomegranates. A boy and girl holding a giant peach with both hands are standing near her. A deer is at her side. The peach and deer mean good luck and longevity...

Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Vase with Chirography and Fu Lion Ears, Early 20th Century

They are 22 inches (55.9 cm) tall by 7 inches (18 cm) wide measured without stand. They are 34 lb.

One vase has a faint hairline crack at the lip, and the other vase has hairline glaze crack at the neck. Both have rubbing of gold and paint and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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