The bronze has a fine dark patina. Very fine, expressive sculpture in naturalistic style characteristic of human representation in the Post-War period. - Signed: Yoshiaki. Japan, ca. 1960–1970. H 22.5 cm. Condition: Excellent. *****Tachikawa Yoshiaki (1918 - 2017). He began his training as a sculptor at the College for Fine Arts in Tokyo in 1940 where he remained for a period of 4 years. He received the Japan Fine Arts Exhibition Membership Award in 1978...

The Months of Japanese Ladies for 1904 (26 pp. inc. covers)
Date: 1902. This edition February 7, 1903.
Published by T Hasegawa Tokyo (38 Yotsuya Hommura) and Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent & Co., London.
26 pages including covers.
Size: 7.0 x 5.0 inches.
Artist: Arai Yoshimune
These charming, profusely illustrated books consist entirely of woodblock prints on creped paper bound with ties and glue...

Elementary student's uniform made of wool and probably blended. It has Longer pants has mending. 1940s. Jacket: W:41cm L:53cm, Long pants: W:38cm :L64cm, Short pants: W:31cm L:50cm

Antique Chinese wood architectural Fragment figures and mother of pearl ground. The figures appear to be practicing Kung Fu with great detail on the larger figures clothing on a bridge with a red and mother of pearl back ground . Size 4.75" by 6.25"

Hongshan Nephrite Jade Toggle Pendant of a Dragon head in red orange jade with extensive mineral deposits and age wear, collected in Hong Kong 1980-1995. Beautiful distressed patina. 2" by 1.6"

Fine Japanese Momo Coral carving of a seated Pug or French Bulldog , well carved little figure no damage . Weight 10g size 29mm high 15mm wide 27mm deep

Pair of 1950's Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Vase with Lady & Boy Marked

Each is 5.3 inches (13.5 cm) tall by 2 inches (5.3 cm) wide. Total weight is 129 gram.

They have rubbing of gold and paint, a hairline crack at one of the vase, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1970's Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Shippo Vase with Flying Crane Marked "Made in Japan"

It is 7.5 inches (19.1 cm) tall by 5.6 inches (14.2 cm) wide. It is 1.4 lb.

It has tarnished metal, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Takahashi Shotei
Evening After a Long Journey
Date: Pre- or post- 1923 earthquake not known.
Size: Approximately 7.25 x 4.825 inches.
Shotei's Rakutei seal at left.
Reference: S-130 in Shotei catalog.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Rough bottom margin. Dash mark left sky. Pencil note on back.

Cotton kimono with katazome (stencil-resist-dye) pattern butterfly crest and dancer. It is made from cloth for tenugui (towel). It has rather thick texture and in good condition except for some dirty line in the neck. The first half of the 20th century. 118cm x 131cm

Ohara Koson (Shoson)
Magpie and Magnolia
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.25 x 10.25 inches.
Date: 1931. This edition 1946-1957.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo. Watanabe 6 mm seal at lower left.
Shoson signature and seal lower right.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Reference: S5.1 in Crows, Cranes and Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson (Reigle Newland).
Condition: Excellent. Point-sized mark at bottom edge...

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

Rare Syrian Islamic saint on Horseback Cuerda Seca Enamel Tray. 19th c or earlier losses to enamel work . Size 7.25" by .5"

Chinese carved and lacquered architectural or furniture panels 2 pieces depicting figures on a bridge or garden path. Used wear size just under 15" by 3.75"

Antique African Copper Bronze seated King or Oba with Rifle attributed to the Kongo peoples, Yombe group . Very well done near portrait bronze figure of probably a king holding a flint lock rifle seated in a very well made egg shaped chair. Size h 5" d 3.75" d 3.5"

Antique Chinese bronze Archaistic Gu Vase with foo dogs and circular background pattern . Unmarked slight dent to base ring only noticeable looking upside down. Size just under W 5" H 6.5"

Chinese Tibetan Large heavy bronze Temple Foo Dog joss stick or candle holder. Great piece simple solid heavy most likely for a temple alter. Size L 6.25" W 4" H 7.25" weight 6 pounds .

Vintage Chinese Tang Dynasty Style Guan Yin figure on stand, back may have had an aura but now missing . Size h 7.25" by 2.75" square.