A huge old stamp seal in soapstone, carved with mythical beasts on the top of the square base, 20th. century AD.

A finely carved seal in green stone with the carving of two keys and scriptsigns on the side.

Size: 11,2 cm. tall and weighing c. 940 grams!

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...

A nicely patinated soapstone stamp seal, Chinese, 19th.-20th. century AD.

A nice seal from the Gustav Oberländer collection, aquired the late 1980s to the collection. In yellowish brown soapstone with carvings on all sides in archaic style. Some wear and marks of use.

Size: 40 mm. tall and 27 mm. wide.

Condition: Choice, nice old patina.

Provenance: Gustav Oberländer (1926-2012), comes with his Collection ID...

DOLL HEAD

Soil, clay, and wood. 1960s, Japan. approx. H 17 x W 14 x D 11cm (6.69 x 5.51 x 4.33in). Condition is as is as seen.


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Pojagi made of figured silk satin fragments and all hand-sewn. It has cotton lining. The first half of the 20th century. In good condition but some light stains in the lining and the belt. Mostly hand-sewn except for the belt. 20th century. 37cm x 38cm

Interesting set of two Indian or Nepalese silver figurines of musicians, c. early 20th. century.

The figures are made of fairly high grade silver, at least .800 or more. They are well-made with lots of added bangles and both playing instruments.

Height: c. 19,5 cm.

Ex. Private collection, aquired in the 1960s.

1930's Chinese Bronze Gilt Filigree Bronze Box

It is 2.2 inches (5.6 cm) tall by 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) long and 3.25 inches (8.3 cm) wide. It is 0.6 Lb.

It is tarnished and has rubbing of gilding, missing filigree pieces, minor bent at the bottom, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Early edition Japanese shin hanga chuban sized woodblock print by Shoda Koho (1871-1946) titled "Suma Beach" (No. 1252) from a series of twenty-one “Night Scenes” published by Takejiro Hasegawa in the early 1900s circa 1910-1938. The print is tipped at the top to the original Hasegawa presentation backing with typed label "Printed by T. Hasegawa Tokyo" on the bottom. The bottom of the back is sealed with "Printed in Japan by Hasegawa Publishing Co...

Wayang topeng mask, finely carved in wood to represent a typical character of that theater, with strong features, painted in polychrome colours to underline some areas. Animal hair was affixed to the mask to represent the hair and the moustache of the character. A wood bar was affixed to the inside of the mask, probably to allow the bearer to hold the mask with his teeth as is done sometimes. An inscription made by its former owner indicates the origin of the mask...

BECKONING RACOON DOG

Auspicious Japanese wood carving racoon dog with beckoning hand, like 'Maneki-neko' (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maneki-neko), Taisho-Showa period, early 20th century, approx. H 10.5cm (4.13in). Seems to be carved by skillful sculptor because of its remarkable round carving technique toward to such hardwood...

LARGE BAG

Light yellow bag made of washi Japanese paper used to contain silkworm cocoon balls so-called 'Mayubukuro' (lit. 'Cocoon bag'), Prewar time, early 20th century, Okayama, Japan, approx. 153 x 77cm (60.23 x 30.31in)...

Kihei Sasajima
Shitenno Jikokuten (one of the Four Heavenly Guardians)
Date: ca. 1960s.
Publisher: Yoneda Minoru (impressed colorless seal at lower margin).
Date: 6.5 x 5 inches.
Medium: Woodblock print.
Condition: Toning in margin. Margin trimming.

Kihei Sasajima
The Buddhist Goddess Kisshouten
Date: ca. 1960s.
Publisher: Yoneda Minoru (impressed colorless seal at lower margin).
Date: 7 x 5 inches.
Medium: Woodblock print.
Condition: Slight toning. Margin trimming.

Han-haba (half width) obi for casual kimono. Wefts are silk yarn and warps are also black silk yarn. It has softer texture and thinner than sakiori obi. In excellent condition. 20th century. W:15.5cm x 2m92cm

Baby's cotton kimono with Sekka-shibori, one kind of board-clamp dye. It has cotton lining. Handsewn but the belt is sewn by machine. Generally in good condition but some light stains in the cotton white lining and upper front. The first half of the 20th century. 59cm x 47cm

Old Japanese Nippon Coralene Handles Vase with Chrysanthemum Marked

It is 12.2 inches (31.1 cm) tall by 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide. it is 2.7 Lb.

It has rubbing golds and paints, minor missing beads, dark spots, hairline glaze cracks at the bottom and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Chinese baluster vase. Made of porcelain with a bright lime-green crackle glaze. White glaze rim and underside. A blue 6 character mark on the bottom.

Age: 20th century

Dimensions: 14 1/2" high x 7 1/4" wide

Chinese large, round porcelain vase with high neck. Made of porcelain with a bright lime-green crackle glaze. White glaze rim and underside. A blue 6 character mark on the bottom.

Age: 20th century

Dimensions: 16 3/4" high x 11" wide

A watercolor mixed media (some pencil and perhaps gouache) painting of a weathered Native American or other classic male image of the Southwest, signed at lower left "J W Kolstad". The piece measures 10 1/2" by 10 1/2" inside the black mat and 18" by 17" as framed. Reminiscent of some works by Remington or Lon Megargee, this is a very satisfying southwestern piece. Condition is excellent. The date of execution would likely be 1960's or 1970's.

1930's Chinese Chinese Sky Blue Clair-de-Lune Monochrome Bowl

It is 3.75 inches (9.5 cm) Tall by 10.6 inches (26.9 cm) wide. It is 2.8 Lb.

It has skip glazes, dark spots, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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BRUSH

Old Korean garment brush used for hemp textile as scarce exposed type without covered grip, early 20th century, approx...

Vintage Chinese soapstone small scholar’s rock carved to represent a Taihu stone with numerous perforations and crevices. Beautiful Liaoning green soapstone with excellent waxy surface, extraordinary carving, in superb condition. Wonderful object for a scholar’s desk. Base length 1 1/4 inches, total height 3 1/8 inches.

Joichi Hoshi (1911-1979)
Field
Size: 32 inches by 17.25 inches.
Date: 1974.
Edition: 63/99
Signed, dated, and numbered by the artist.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print on gold leaf.
Condition: Light toning at margin. Back margin has tape residue and one reinforced corner.
Note: Please see additional images for texture and metallics.

Lovely vintage ge type glazed wine cup, circa mid 20th century (not new, but not too old), most likely from Fujian or Guangdong. D: 9.5cm/3.8in and H: 5cm/2in.

Vintage Chinese soapstone small brush rest carved to represent a Taihu scholar’s rock with numerous perforations and crevices. Beautiful intensely black soapstone with excellent waxy surface, extraordinary carving, in superb condition. Wonderful object for a scholar’s desk. Length 3 7/16 inches, height 1 7/16 inches.

First edition Taisho period Japanese woodblock print titled “The Snow Maiden Umekawa” (aka “The Heroine Umekawa in the Snow”) from the supplements of “The Complete Works of Chikamatsu Manzaemon" by Kitano Tsunetomi (1880-1947) published in 1923. First edition with mica and silver highlights, hand applied gofun, black ink Tsunetomi seal at the upper right, and Yamagishi Kazue (carver) and Nishimura Kumakichi (printer) seals at the lower edge...

1930's Chinese Famille Rose Yellow Ground Vase with Shou Xing God of Longevity

It is 16.05 inches (40.8 cm) tall by 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide. It is 4.2 Lb.

It has a hole drilled at the bottom, dark spots, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A Back-pack bag made of hemp which was used by a mountain worker. In excellent condition. The second half of the 20th century. W:33cm, H:36cm

Very fine old skirt from a Northern Chin ethnic group, Myanmar. The indigo dyed upper panel is woven with very soft handspun local cotton while lower embroidered panel is all silk. Please note enlargements to see the delicacy of the work. Circa: early to mid 20th century. Good condition. L: 138cm/54in and W: 80cm/31.5in. Free shipping.

1940's Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Shou Xing God of Longevity

It is 16 inches ( 40.6 cm) tall by 6.4 inches (16.3 cm) wide. It is 6.4 Lb.

It has dark spots, minor rubbing of paint, stains and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Kasamatsu Shiro (1898 - 1991)
Rice Planting (Taue)
Date: 1953. First edition.
Publisher: Unsodo.
Size: Oban. Approximately 16 x 10.625 inches.
Signed and sealed in Japanese in the image. Signed in English at lower margin.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.

"Mandarin Ducks" and "Sparrows on Hedge"
Artist: Seals unread.
Size: Each approximately 5.625 x 3.625 inches 14.2 x 9.2 cm
Date: ca. 1910.
Publisher: Matsumoto (Nos. 427 and 424).
Medium: Japanese woodblock prints.
Condition: Ink marks as shown. Original fibers within handmade paper.
Early and rarely seen designs.

Japanese obidome (sash ornament) with polished moss agate stone, its natural pattern perfectly resembling an early morning with mist revealing trees and bushes with wonderful atmosphere. Obidome is worn on an obi cord that holds the obi sash together, it is the only type of jewelry worn by Japanese women on formal occasions, and could serve as netsuke as well. Amazing natural picture, excellent finish and patina. Metal fitting on the back with two loops for an obi cord. Length 1 1/2 inches.

Wild, art deco mizusashi ceramic tea utensil from the famed Hagi kiln area. 10" tall by 5 1/2" in diameter. Ask for shipping quote.

Chinese Gilt Silver Jadeite & Ruby Carved Bead Bracelet Marked "Silver"

It is 1.8 inches (4.63 cm) wide by 2.2 inches (5.6 cm) internal diameter. The ruby is 12.49mm wide. The jadeite is 11.62mm wide. It weighs 59.3 gram.

It is tarnished and has rubbing of gilt, and surface wears and scratches. The ruby has inclusions, cracks and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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H. 9 cm. Mid 20th century or a bit older. For a similar spoon see the screenshot of the Van Rijn Archive.

Bamana Sukun mask First half 20th century. Parts of the ears and a kind of horn on the forehead are missing. Traces of polichromy. Rare mask with great age! Ex Swiss private collection. H. 40 cm Stand included.