In this research note, Daniel Tretiak discusses an early Big Red print, Poem 68-1.

Cambodian temple wall hanging, painted with 5 buddhas each with a different mudra and a different animal, beautiful large blossoming lotus in center, blue ground, painted on cotton, some wear and losses, mid 20th century. Size: 73 1/2" high x 44 1/4" wide.

Persian Afshar hand knotted wool rug. The Afshar were a preeminent nomad tribe who crafted high quality rugs. The three stepped medallions in the center is one of their typical designs. The center ground is a dark blue spotted with flowers surrounding the three cream colored medallions that are stepped in red, Age early 20th century. It measures 82" by 58"

Memorial to Kim Koo by Chung Young Gok aka Kang Ho, a friend of Kim Koo. The second and third photos here are of Chung Young Gok with Kim Koo. The calligraphy states that it was composed on the occasion of a 1978 memorial ceremony to Kim Koo (1876 - 1949), the leader of the independence movement during Japan's occupation of Korea. The ceremony was at Baek Beom Sa Buddhist temple...

Lilian May Miller (1895-1943)
Hong Kong Junk.
Date: 1928. Marked first edition in pencil.
Signed, dated, and monogrammed within the image.
Stamped "Lilian Miller Oriental Woodcuts" in margin.
Size: Oban. Approximately 14.25 x 10.25 inches.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Back margin has marks from former matte.

Beautiful Chinese hardwood 3 piece set including two large horseshoe back arm chairs and a matching rectangular stand, carved with a pierced scrolling vine motif, the heavy golden hardwood has dramatic grain. Possibly Huanghuali hardwood Size of each chair: 39 1/2" high x 29 1/4" wide x 27" deep. Size of stand: 28 1/2" high x 15 3/4" long x 19 3/4" wide.

Introducing a Rare and Large Plate, adorned with exquisite cobalt pigment, masterfully crafted by the renowned Tomimoto Kenkichi (1886–1963), a luminary in 20th-century Japanese pottery. This magnificent piece, once treasured by a Japanese family closely connected to Mr. Tomimoto, beautifully depicts a moonlit bamboo forest, a signature motif of his artistic prowess...

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Vintage Japanese oil painting on canvas, landscape of Usa in Oita prefecture, by Midorikawa Kotaro (1904-1983) as a modern Japanese painter during Taisho-Showa period. Showa 35 (1960)...

Varied repeating geometric patterns exquisitely embroidered in satin stitch in silk thread characterize this dress panel from Kandahar province, Afghanistan. Executed in a counted-thread technique in relief on a cotton linen background, the monochrome colors of the thread reflect the light in such a way as to confer a high degree of elegance to this textile which measures 17 x 148 cm and is fully reversible on each side. Condition is perfect, no stains, no holes, no odors...

A beautiful tall Chinese longevity porcelain famille rose buddha, in excellent condition. H:37cm

This saye gosha (or segusha) shows the dynamic use of line and vivid color for which Uzbek Lakai embroidery is famous. Saye gosha are V-shaped hangings used to decorate piles of quilts while in storage during the day in the yurt. The Lakai are an Uzbek tribe who currently live around Kunduz in northern Afghanistan. Originally more widespread, they were also once found in what is now Uzbekistan and Tajikistan...

Japanese miniature black Raku Tea Bowl or Chawan in signed wooden box, Ca. 1980, the tea bowl measures 1 3/8" high, 2 1/8" diameter-top rim, impressed mark "Raku near the bottom and also top and inside the box, enclosed the paper information of the area of the kiln and how they made. Kiln crack on the white clay area where the impressed mark is located, but not on the black glaze inside the bowl.

Primitive mask showing a glossy black face with white mineral pigment face teeth, superb dark brown patin shown inside indicating important signs of use and age , likely from 19th to very eraly 20th, H 26 cm , wide 14.5 cm

Vintage Japanese wood carving of the face of Bodhidarma with his fly whisk. Also known as Daruma, the legendary intensity of the monk is expressed in his downturned mouth and heavy eye brows over wide eyes. A popular sign of good fortune for any business. Lacquered details in red, white and black.

Age: Showa period (early-mid 20th century)

Dimensions: 23 1/2" high x 19 1/2" wide x 2 3/4" deep

Splendid Chinese white jade carving of seated monk with book resting on his side while greeting an attentive dog. Expressive and highly skilled carving with excellent detail and nuance. The stone of an even pale greyish-green with small orange striations. Republic Period. Size: 3.5” high, 4.5” wide.

Considered auspicious symbols of wealth, status, and good fortune; foo dogs—commonly referred to as shishi or koma-inu in Japan—are often seen in pairs guarding shrines, straddling the doorways of shops, and protecting public buildings. These mythical effigies have deep religious and social symbolism and can be seen in countries across Asia...

Ito Yuhan
Pagoda at Nikko
Date: 1930s. A pre-war or early postwar edition.
Size: Oban. Approximately 16.0 x 10.75 inches.
Publisher: Nishinomiya Yosaku.
Signed Y. Ito at lower left.
"Made in Japan" stamped on verso.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.

A carved and dark red lacquered oval tea tray with cherry blossom in cinnabar red and yellow-white. Made in Kamakura, the back with a stamped seal mark. Width "17/ 43 cm. Condition: minimal wear.