Japanese Meiji period scroll painting by the artist, Katsuyo. Ink and color on paper, hanging scroll. The painting depicts a beauty in the rain, holding her umbrella. Signed “Katsuyo”, with one signature seal of the artist. The painting is in very good condition, however, the mounting is broken.

Southeast Asian ancient keris dagger blade , sheathed, the sheath and grip having elaborate repousse silver metal foliate ornamentation, the blade corroded with extreme age as pictured, 17"l, 2.75"w,

Chinese scroll calligraphy by the poet and calligrapher, Shen Yin-mo (1883-1971). Ink on paper. Hanging scroll. Signed “Yin-mo”, with one seal of the artist. Contemporary mounting by the previous owner. Excellent condition.

Wall vase of irregular cylindrical shape. Middle brown stoneware with irregular natural ash glaze dripping decoration. Metal eye at the back for hanging. Marked with 3 dots at bottom, which is the mark of the Karatsu potter Nakazato Toraemon XII Muan. Japan, around 1960s/1970s.

H ca 7 in., W at foot 4 ¼ in.

Mint condition. The piece does not come with a box.

Nakazato Muan (1895-1985) inherited the artist name Taroemon XII, in 1927, following his father who was Taroemon XI...

This brilliant Tenmoku chawan displays gold and flaxen hues interspersed with dark ash glaze. The piece rests upon an unglazed clay pedestal showing the iron-rich clay the bowl is formed from.

Shodai-ware has a long and storied history stretching back as far as the Nara (710 - 794) and Heian (794 - 1192 ) periods...

Sawankhaloc SE Asian Lug Handled Mini Glazed Urn, , a wonderful miniature 2 handled urn no damage . Note the images that show white spots- specks are mostly from the lighting . Old collection note on base 1-29-65 Chalng. Size H 2.75" W 2.2"

A large and heavy carved hardwood mask, inset with Paua shell eyebrows, eyes and teeth, depicting tu-mata-uenga - the Maori god of war. Condition: very good - no damages, repairs or restoration. 48cm (18.9inches) high; 28cm (11inches) wide.

新西兰产毛利族硬木雕嵌贝壳战神面具 约1920-1950年间
面具眉毛、眼睛和...

Kashigata (wooden sweet mold,) Kiku (chrysanthemum) motif; Japan, early 20th C. L.7"(17.75cm) x W.3.5"(8.7510cm) x H.1.375"(4.5cm.) The chrysanthemum is a symbol of late fall and also used for celebratory occasions. Sweet molds, “kashigata,” have been a part of confectionary culture around the world. Well-known examples in Asia come from Japan, China, Korea, and Indonesia. In Europe; countries such as Germany, Holland, and England have a rich history of cake mold production...

Chinese archaistic bronze horse and chariot with driver and umbrella ( pole for umbrella lost used a bamboo skewer) horses leg is very cracked almost through. A terracotta Chinese figure purported to be Tang Dynasty and a soap stone incense stick holder. Horse H6" w 5" terracotta figure is h 5.5". Clearance lot selling asis

Utensil to scrape the inside of the bowl, ivory covered handle. L : 15c

Japanese 20th century NEZUMI SHINO ware KASHI BACHI shallow bowl or dish. Signed by artist, KOSABURO, in back. The container has the simple design of a few bamboo leaves. The container measures 6 5/8" long by 6 1/2" wide by 2 1/8" tall.

This pale pink crystal carving of a female musician is a mid-20th century product. It is 2 1/8” high (with fitted wood base is 3” high), 2 ½” wide and 1 1/8” thick. It depicts a sitting female musician playing a traditional Chinese instrument called “PiPa”. It is in great condition

Basket handmade of Yama-budo, wild grapevine which grows deep in the mountains. It is used by a mountain worker as a backpack. Generally in good condition but has a few minor breaks. The first half of the 20th century. W:43cm x 28cm x 15cm.

Netsuke of standing Jurojin holding a turtle on his hand. Jurojin is one of 7 Gods of Good Fortune, that of longevity, and the turtle - one of his usual companions - is also associated with longevity. The netsuke is essentially a wish for long life. Very nicely carved, great level of detail and perfectly captured facial expression, expert staining. Signed SEIGYOKU on the back - for a discussion of the artist see CONTEMPORARY NETSUKE by Miriam Kinsey, p. 226. Height 1 7/8 inches.

A tobacco pouch from Indus Kohistan, probably Palas or Kolai valley. Cotton embroidered with silk in satin stitch. The string on the side of the bag is used to hang the pouch from a huqqa (water pipe) while it is being smoked. Circa second half of 20th century. Condition of this textile is excellent.

A large bronze sculpture of a slender young woman undressing rendered in a quote naturalistic manner. Brown patination. Inscribed and signed storage box and with Japanese Kanji name character on the back side of the base. H 42 cm. Showa around 1950´s to 60´s. Perfect condition. Made by Nakagawa Kiyoshi (1897-1977) born in Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture. Graduated from Tokyo Art School (now Tokyo University of the Arts)...

A pair of nice stamp personal stoneseals, carved with with Dog and Dragon on the top of the tall square bases, 20th. century AD.

Sizes: 72-75 mm. in height.

Condition: Choice.

Provenance: Gustav Oberländer (1926-2012), Oberländer aquired his massive and important collection between 1985 - 2000s, bought at reputable dealers and from old collections...

Chinese Silver Coral Carved Cabochon Bracelet with Chirography Marked

It is 6.7 inches (17 cm) in inner circumference by 2.35 inches (6 cm) in inner diameter and 0.7 inches (1.8 cm) wide. The bead is 13.8 mm- 14.27 mm long by 9.5mm- 10.4 mm wide. It is 27.6 gram.

It has inclusions at he beads, tarnished silver, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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