First edition Japanese shin hanga woodblock print by Shiro Kasamatsu (1898-1991) titled "Tea Ceremony" (Chanoyu) dated " Showa 29" (1954). The seal of the publisher Unsodo, and the seals of the carver Nagashima, and printer Shinmi are in the left margin. The artist's black ink signature and red seal are at the upper right corner of the image. The Unsodo (“Un”) watermark is faintly visible at the lower left margin corner. The paper measures 15 7/8” x 10 3/4” (image: 14 5/16" x 9 1/2")...
INSULATORS
Ceramic devices for insulating electric wire called insulator, once installed to an old house with straw‐thatched roof, late 20th century, Korea, approx. D 4.2 x H 6.5cm (1.65 x 2.55in) each...
Chinese Opium stash box in Paktong or White Brass with the lid showing a pair of shrimp or crayfish with an inscription and signature also the base is marked.
Well made period unknown Republic or older ? Great weed stash box . Dark patina non magnetic metal .Size 4 by 4 by 2.5 cm just over 1.5" by 1.5" by 1"
Antique Chinese Brown Glazed Han Dynasty style pots probably Tang Dynasty .
A unique pair of mini pots in the style of the classic Han dynasty shaped green glazed burial urns. These have a rim band inscription as well as a design at the shoulder the foot is glazed with spur marks in what appears to be a Tang brown glaze. Size 2.75" by 1.75" Period unknown may be Tang period.
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"
Antique Chinese Silver Repousse humidor stash box . Nice box unmarked silver hand made unsigned weight 54g
2.75" by 2" high
1930's Chinese Yunnan Tibetan Silver Pendant with Agate, Turquoise, Coral Carved Beads Necklace
The necklace is 36.2 inches (92 cm) in circumference by 16.9 inches (43 cm) in length. The pendant is 1.2 inches (5.5 cm) long by 2.1 inches (6.2 cm) wide. The coral beads rang from 6.79mm to 10 mm. The turquoise beads range from 6.4 mm to 12.6 mm. It is 142.8 gram.
It is tarnished and has oxidation, and surface wears and scratches at the pendant...
Old (1940's) Chinese Famille Rose Scholar Ink Box with Mountain Scene Marked
It is 1.6 inches (4 cm) tall by 3.7 inches (9.5 cm) wide. It is 0.3 Lb.
It has dark spots, skip glazes and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Old (1950's) Chinese Cloisonne Censer with Arabic Islamic Calligraphy
It is 4.1 inches (10.5 cm) tall by 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) wide. It is 0.9 lb.
It has minor missing enamel, tarnished metal, surface wears and scratches, and chips at the bottom (as seen in the photos).
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Antique Chinese Silver stash Herb Box with repousse work. Nice box with bird and flowers . The base is marked testing has high silver content. Great box for herb flower . Weight 1.3 oz length 3" by 1.5" by .75"
Japanese hand Hammered Copper Tetsubin, Tea Kettle, Tea Pot, signed, 1930's, 11" high include handle up, 9" wide include spout, with etched design of Butterfly and Lotus flower inside the fan shape Cartouche, spout has closed hinged top to keep hot tea or hot water warm for longer period of time. Handle can be placed down and up, slight dents shows on the both sides.
Tall vessel of square shape, cut out of a section of a Paulownia (kiri) tree showing knots on three sides, where side branches used to be. The wood is stained dark brown. One side of the vessel is decorated with inlays/appliques and lacquer paint. The appliques colored with gold sprinkle, silver flakes and green lacquer.
A sparrow is sitting on a bamboo stalk.
Red patinated copper liner.
Japan, Taisho era, 1920s
H 11.75 x W ca. 5 x D ca...
Descriptions:
It was a beautiful set of tea cup & Stand. Origin unknown, most likely was from Southeast Asia.
Date: Early 20th century.
Stand Width : 11cm.
Total Height:9.0cm
APPLE AND BOX
Set of an wooden apple-formed mold with a carving of flower pattern for making rice cake, and an wooden container for measuring rice, early-mid 20th century, Korea.
Apple: approx. D 7 x H 10cm (2.75 x 3.93in), Box: approx. 18 x 18 x H 9cm (7.08 x 7.08 x 3.54in)...
1900's Chinese Flambe Ox Blood Oxblood Sang Boeuf Langyao Style Porcelain Jar
It is 8 inches (20.3 cm) tall by 7.2 inches (18.3 cm) wide. It is 5.5 lb.
It has chips at the foot, firing cracks, glaze crazing, glaze cracks, skip glazes, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Chinese Lavender Jadeite Carving Dragon Head Kirlin Covered Vase with Wood Stand
It is 5.6 inches (14.2 cm) tall by 4.8 inches (12.3 cm) wide without stand. It is 1.6 lb. Total weight with stand is 2.0 lb.
It has inclusion and 2 small chips and a flea bite at the inside rim of the lid and surface wears (as seen in the photos).
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Sambaso dancer with the typical high hat (striped eboshi) with a sun disc (round circle) on each side. In his left hand he holds suzu jingle bells; his right hand, on his back, holds a fan. Single block carving (ichiboku); keyaki (zelkova) wood, carved in a faceted way, resembling ittobori, and stained dark brown.
Japan, Taisho era, 1910s-1920s.
H ca...
TWO LIDDED WILLOW BASKETS
Originally used as lunch box or confectionery container in early 20th century, Korea...