An exquisite Japanese silk haori with a wintery skiing scene featuring tickets from Tokyo to Akaura and from Kyoto to Ibuki. Made of habutae silk a with woven lining, it can be worn or displayed with either side facing outward. The outside is solid black with 5 mons (family crests). The inside back panel’s weaving includes the use of varying shades of taupe, bronze, gold, black, and silvery gray silk metallic lacquered threads...
Small Indian deity cast in bronze with dark patina depicting the dancing god Krishna holding in one hand a butter ball. From a Swiss lady's private collection. Condition: patina, little traces of usage. Dimension: 11.8 cm high.
A man's woolen coat from the Pashtun Mangal tribe. Made from a locally handwoven patti cloth, these coats are decorated with woolen embroidery, in branching patterns. The archaic, stylized designs are reminiscent of the woolen garments and felts from Central Asia, which is not surprising given the continuous trade linking Afghanistan with Central Asia...
This Uzbek textile from northern Afghanistan is called a "bolim posh" meaning a canopy held over the bride and groom at the wedding ceremony. Embroidered in couching stitch ("basma") in mostly silk thread on a fine linen ground, it measures 125 W x 134 cm L. Some minor staining consistent with its age (mid to late 20th century)...
This is a hinggi from east Sumba, probably dated to the mid to late 20th century. The weave technique is warp ikat, plain woven and hand spun cotton. It measures 132.08 x 274.32 cm and is in immaculate condition. Ikat is a resist-dye method of patterning textiles. Prior to weaving, the maker ties the warp and/or weft threads tightly and immerses them in a dye bath. The tied sections resist the dye...
Chinese small dish in the form of an open lotus leaf, finely carved of beautiful translucent jadeite, white color with a mossy green color over a portion of the leaf, two small flowers on the side are also green and orange, mid 20th century.
Size: 3 3/4" wide
Rare "Buddha Asuka (B)" woodblock print by Kiyoshi Saito, 1955, number 40 of only 50 printed, signed in white ink and sealed in red ink both on the image area. Signed and sealed printed label "self-carved self printed" also included (attached to paper backing removed to inspect condition.)
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Wooden sculpture of an old man and woman taking a break from the rice harvest. They are sitting on an elevation. He is preparing his pipe, taking tobacco out of his tonkotsu. She is getting out a lunch box and two tea cups, while the tea kettle is at her feet. Behind them a sheaf of rice and two sickles. Perhaps a modern reference to Jo and Uba, the old couple on the island Takasago who symbolize longevity...
A stunning pair of gold gilt mirror image cloisonné hat stands. Often used as vases, the front of each hat stand features a vase of flowers with a peaceful scene of a man in a boat viewing the horizon. The sides and back have assorted images of Chinese scholar article and Buddhist symbols. Decorative trim work along the top rim and bottom rims, are a nice finishing touch to the enameled background which is a dark rust color with thin gold colored cloisens creating the shape of tiny clouds...
Chinese celadon jade pendant/toggle, decorated in relief, early to mid 20th century period, 1 1/2"W x 4"H, in good condition.
Chinese jade pendant, depicting dragon with high relief, early to mid 20th century period, 2 1/2"W x 1 3/4"H, in good condition.
Chinese jade carving, depicting a Koi fish, early to mid 20th century period, 1 1/2"W x 2 5/8"H, in good condition.
Chinese jade pendant, depicting animal and floral design in relief, early to mid 20th century period, 1 1/2"W x 2 5/8"H, in good condition.
Chinese jade pendant, depicting a foo lion, early to mid 20th century period, 1 1/4"W x 2"H, in good condition.
Chinese jade pendant, depicting a foo dog on top of a pomegranate, early to mid 20th century period, 1 1/4"W x 1 3/4"H, in good condition.
Chinese jade pendant, early to mid 20th century period, 1 3/4"W x 2 1/8"H, in good condition.
Chinese jade carving depicting a foo dragon, early to mid 20th century period, 2"W x 2"H, in good condition.
Chinese jade carving depicting a foo dragon, early to mid 20th century period, 2"W x 2"H, in good condition.
Chinese jade carving depicting a bird, early to mid 20th century period, 3 1/2"L x 2 1/4"H, in good condition.
Chinese mottled jade carving depicting a phoenix, early to mid 20th century period, 3 1/4"L x 2 1/2"H, in good condition.
Chinese mottled jade carving depicting a disk with phoenix head throughout, early to mid 20th century period, 4 1/2"L x 3 1/2"H, in good condition.
Chinese mottled jade/hardstone carving depicting a disk with a dragon at the center, early to mid 20th century period, 3 7/8 inches in diameter, in good condition.
Chinese carved celadon jade toggle, depicting a bird and floral design, carving seems to be from early to mid 20th century period. Size; Dimensions of carving are 2.5"H x 2"W, in good condition.
Chinese carved celadon jade toggle, in the form of a fish and floral design, carving seems to be from early to mid 20th century period. Size; Dimensions of carving are 3 1/4"H x 1 3/4"W, in good condition.
Chinese carved White jade pendant, depicting openwork carved bottle form with a bird perched on top, carving seems to be from early to mid 20th century period. Size; Dimensions of carving are 2 3/8"H x 1 1/2"W, in good condition.
Chinese carved celadon jade pendant, depicting a Guanyin in sitting position on one side and carved Chinese Characters on the other, carving seems to be from early to mid 20th century period. Size; Dimensions of carving are 2 3/8"H x 1 5/8"W, in fair condition.
Chinese carved celadon jade pendant, depicting a Guanyin in sitting position on one side and carved Chinese Characters on the other, carving seems to be from early to mid 20th century period. Size; Dimensions of carving are 2 7/8"H x 1 5/8"W, in fair condition.
Beautiful Chinese stacking box with three compartments, made all of hardwood, carved handle, long metal locking pin keeps box from opening, nice carved details and edging, beautiful grain, mid-twentieth century.
Size: 14.5" length, 9.25" height, 7.75" width
Hand carved wood angel with glass eyes from a rural Catholic church in the Philippines. Comes with a wood gold colored horn which rests on its hand. Measures 34" high; Wings total 16" across. Circa 1940-50s. Condition very good, some age cracks.
Finely crafted, delicately carved Japanese wood netsuke, depicting Toad w/ toad on its back, early to mid 20th century period. Size; Dimensions are 1.5"L x 1"H. Condition Report; Good condition.
A lavishly decorated Chinese porcelain stool. The top is done in a red based motif with a five clawed dragon flying within the clouds. The body of the vase is decorated with scrolling vines and auspicious motifs scattered around the background, a motif often seen since the Ming dynasty. Age: 20th century Size: Diameter 11.5" Height 16"
An interesting metal pot with panels of glass depicting different scenes of filial piety. Metal sections contain geometric patterns and an inscription describing a scene in Liaoyang. Age: 20th century Size: Length 6" Width 2.25" Height 6.5"
A fascinating Chinese acupuncture tool. The object is made of metal and the handle is made of a hardstone. The object contains motif of peach blossoms. Age: 20th century Size: Length 6.25" Width 2.8" Height 1.5"
Beautiful Chinese brush washer carved in the form of two peaches , carved from a piece of lovely pale agate with yellow striations, intricate details of curling leaves and tiny bats inside the large peach and on the outside of the small peach, the bottom is carved with more little bats, the brush washer sits on a wooden stand carved in the shape of entwined lotus leaves. Mid 20th century.
Size of agate: 5 1/4" wide
A set of 3pcs of 20th C. vintage Chinese silver enamel and gold washed amber earrings and amber pendant, in excellent condition. L:2cm $650
A very nice heavy beautiful antique Chinese silver hollowed bangle in excellent condition. Marked. Weights:53.9g D:6.5cm $425