Contemporary Korean single section kitchen cabinet, made with bold elm wood (Keyaki in Japanese). This piece has an upper and lower set of sliding doors with attractive latticework over rice paper. The top and mid region have four small drawers across, with the very top middle drawers as hidden compartments. The bottom of the piece has two doors on hinges, and a middle lock to match the others.
Size: 37.75" L x 17.25" W x 65" H
Garlic shaped mouth with twin turquoise ground handles supporting it. The flask is covered in flower heads and bats surrounding a shou character over a stylised lotus flower with other Buddhist emblems all outlined in gilt...
Ohara Koson
Matsushima - A bay with rocky islands and a sailing boat seen from above
Date: 1900s-1910s.
Size: Chuban. Approximately 10.5 x 8.25 inches.
Reference: K44.15 in Crows, Cranes and Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson (Reigle Newland).
Condition: Excellent.
A very rarely seen seascape.
"Made in Japan" stamp on verso.
Japanese glass ojime in a form of tombodama bead with multicolored flowers and long scrolling vine. Tombodama can be translated as “dragonfly ball” and the name is thought to come about because when the molten glass is applied to the core bead it resembles a dragonfly’s eye. Beautifully made piece - see the white veining of the vine and air bubbles at the center of each flower, in perfect condition. Height 0.75 inches.
Chinese Rosewood highly polished small Display Stand, 1 3/8 Diameter inside top rim, 2 1/2" wide 5/8" high,
square flare out curved corner, the condition is good. Several same size are available, please inquire.
The size of Each Sake Cup: 2 7/8" Dia x 1 1/16" High (74 mm x 22 mm). This is beautiful Japanese Porcelain Kutani Sake Cup in Yoshidaya Style. Each cup has beautifully handpainted with thick enamel work of green border with line works. The design on the center with Grapes and Squirrel design. Back side with brown glaze painting with line works which the photo could not captured the design...
Ohno Bakufu
Flying Fish (Tobiuo)
Series: Familiar Fishes of Japan (Dai Nihon gyorui gashu)
Size: Oban. Approximately 16 x 11.25 inches.
Date: 1938.
Edition: No. 260 (noted on back in pencil).
Publisher: Kyoto Hanga-in. Publisher's seals on back in English and Japanese.
Artist's signature and seal upper right.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print employing mica and gofun highlights.
Condition: Light toning to former matte edge. Verso toned...
1950's Chinese 14K Gold Coral & Lapis Lazuli Carved Beads with Calligraphy Necklace
It is 27.95 inches (71 cm) in circumference by 12.8 inches (32.5 cm) long. . The lapis lazuli beads range from 10.8 mm to 12.27 mm wide. The coral beads range from 11.8 mm to 13.45 mm wide. The total weight is 101.5 gram.
Some of the beads have surface wears and scratches and inclusions (as seen in the photos).
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A Rare Yuan Dynasty Junchi Wine Pot with Underglazed Red Floral Motifs. It is well made with its bottom unglazed.
Condition Report: Good Condition
Provenance: Property of a LA Collection
Dimensions: Height: 4 3/4 inches (12.1 cm)
Medium: Porcelainware
Nice old red and black lacquered Cambodian “siri” box, with lovely incised scrolling fern pattern This piece predates the Khmer Rouge regime and circa 60 or 70 years old. In good condition, there is no significant damage other expected signs of use and wear and the lid is a bit warped...
Chinese antique porcelain brush container with unusually detailed scenes skillfully incised into each of its four sides. These pictorial reserves show figures in various scholarly pursuits including the study of written texts, scroll painting, playing music and board games, all in garden settings with various trees and vertical rock formations. The body of the container stands on four small corner feet. Glazed a turquoise blue and incised with a Qianlong mark (1735-1796)...
Large incense burner in the shape of the holy Mount Fuji. At the foot of the mountain, between some pine trees rests a deer...
Deceptively simple and notoriously difficult to apply with the calligrapher’s brush in one fluid, arching stroke; the symbol of the ensō has long been associated with strength, elegance, and the simultaneous being and non-being of the universe. A closed ensō (such as the one featured here) is more closely associated with the idea of transcendent perfection, while an open ensō represents movement, fluidity, and attainment in the corporeal world...
A beautiful vintage coral sterling silver ring in excellent condition. Marked. Size:6 $435 Pending
Very old Dan mask with circular eyes, protruding forehead, long thin nose, protruding lips, small chin. This mask is of the "gunyeya" type, and was used during the running competitions which were organised to train men to run and fight. It is made of wood, with a fine dark brown glossy patina. Its height: 19.8 cm. The mask is nicely mounted on a custom stand. Africa, Ivory Coast/Liberia, first half of 20th century. Obvious signs of use and age, otherwise very good condition.
Height: 7.8 cm (3.1 in)
Width: 4 cm (2.5 in)
Depth: 1.8 cm (0.7 in)
Chinese inside painted snuff bottle; features noble women in garden locations front and back; signed; jade knop; good condition
Vintage Chinese Brown and Rust Glazed Lug Handled Vase with floral design unmarked undamaged. Size H 9" by 5"
Embroidered in silk thread on a fine cotton linen ground, this little purse is from Badakhshan province in northeastern Afghanistan and measures 11.3 x 13.5 cm. Badakhshan province is mostly inhabited by Tajiks and is the home of the world's most important lapis mines. The embroidery technique is a combination of brick stitch and long and short stitch, depicting chevrons and floral motifs...
Chinese carved coral scene of two beautiful young shepherdesses with their sheep, one stands with her back against a tall pine tree and blows her whistle, the other feeds the little sheep from a cylindrical container, another sheep and a little lamb frolic nearby, beautifully carved with great detail, mid 20th century.
Size with stand: 7 1/2" high. Height of coral only: 6 3/4" high.
Small rug or zokin made of cotton fragments recycled from old kimono or futonji, which are hand-spun and vegetable indigo dye. It has sashiko (quilting) and two to four layers of cloth. The first half of the 20th century. 43cm x 49cm
Japanese original print of two women and a young child by the artist Yoshitoshi Mori (1898-1992). He studied at the Kawabata School of Fine Arts. He was a member of the mingie folk crafts movement working in textile stencil dyeing. In the 1950's Yoshitoshi Mori started print making using a technique called kappazuri stencil. He became a key member of the sosaku hanga movement...
A Very Fine/Rare Korean Wood Carved Shaman Male/뱍수무당-博數巫堂-19th C.:
Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century.
A wood carved a horse and rider on horseback with a bucket hat?, painted in multi-natural mineral pigments, back, white, green and red.
It is in good condition with patina but some areas colors disappeared due to its age,...
A Kashan silhouette-ware pottery bowl, Central Iran, circa 1200
of gently rounded conical form, the rim black slip incised with large lappet panels and the center depicting a seated figure on a throne with vines. The plate in in near perfect condition no cracks chips or restoration and is paper thin. Size H 2" dia 9" The Met has "Dish with Horse and Rider" that is stylistically a near match possibly by the same artist
Accession Number:45.153.2.
Our plate was purchased in the 1960s please see...
Very rare and unusual zen buddhist temple lantern in original kiri (paulownia) wood box. Dated on the box, Showa 3 (1929). Bronze with rice paper lining. Electrical light was added. Wonderful condition with a few bronze spots. Ask for shipping quote. H:51cm x Diameter :33cm.
Antique Chinese coin purse made of brass and enameled with cloisonne during the Republic period of around 1920. The purse is beautifully enameled with a colorful design that includes a central lotus flower and vines. It still has its original brown braided silk suspension cord and two fringed tassels.
CONDITION: Shows age and use. Overall, it is in excellent condition, with no cracks, chips, restorations, or repairs.
DIMENSIONS: 8.5 cm x 8 cm (3.35 x 3.15 inches)
1930's Chinese Silver Enamel Fan Shaped Box Marked
It is 0.59 inch (1.5 cm) tall by 2.5 inches (6.3 cm) wide. It is 40.4 gram.
It is tarnished and has loss enamel, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Kawase Hasui
Kenchoji Temple in the Rain
Size: Approximately 5.5 x 3.75 inches.
Date: 1930s-50s.
Condition: Excellent. Tipped at top to original cardstock.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Kenchoji is a Zen temple in Kamamura.
These eight wayang kulit shadow puppets, called in Bali "ringgits", were bought from a dalang (shadow artist) in Bali around 1960 and had then already a certain age. In a wayang kulit performance, the puppet figures are mostly rear-projected on a linen screen. These puppets are made from rather thick pergament (cowhide) and painted in natural colors, many of them are inscribed with their name on the wooden sticks. Condition: the Kajon has a small loss and the stick is broken, all puppets with tr...
A pair of beautiful old Chinese sterling silver chopsticks. In excellent condition.L:19cm weight:35g. $125
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Blanc de Chine statue of Guanyin holding a flowering lotus stem in her right hand dressed in flowing windswept robes standing on a base of rolling waves, standing on a lotus pod. Her open robes reveal a beaded necklace. Glazed all over in white with the inside left bare. At the base, the faint stamp of "CHINA" is engraved. The statue and the base appear to have been made separate and then luted together.
Size: 17-1/2" high
Age: Late 19th/early 20th century
Condition...
A testament to the brilliance of traditional Japanese craftsmanship, this lacquered mizusashi—skillfully handcrafted from bamboo—showcases a deep crimson hue that radiates warmth and sophistication. Its seamless design and flawless finish reflect the skilled hands of the first generation artisan who crafted it, achieving a harmonious balance between form and function. Designed for use in Japanese tea ceremony, this indispensable implement would love to be put back into service o...
China old wooden toggle immortal xx
A beautiful Chinese enamelled copper vase decorated with fully painted colorful floral with black background. In exellent condition. H: 11-1/2" $280
Urushi small tray with gold makie whose motifs are auspicious noshi and treasures. It has an original wooden box. In excellent condition except for a chip (8mm) in the rim. Late 19th to mid 20th century. W:27cm L:18cm H:12cm
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Hand-drawn comical 'shunga' (pornographic picture) scroll like cartoon, Showa period, 20th century, Japan. Open: approx. L 230cm (90.55in), Close: approx. L 14 x D 3cm (5.51 x 1.18in). Slight aged deterioration as is, like seen at the last photo.
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A Chinese Bronze Censer, Qing Dynasty. Diameter approximately 15.6 cm (across handles), height approximately 6 cm and weight approximately 610 gram. The censer has a dent at the base. Good condition.
Note: Buyers from China have to get ready for special arrangement since custom requires import lisence for items more than $150.
Japanese Brown Stoneware heavy Sake Bottle, Tokkuri, with Black Splash design on one side and wooden stopper, 14 1/2" high, 2 5/8" diameter-top rim, 9" wide-widest area, few flake chips on top rim.
Beautiful 4-string lute ("saranghi"), the top in the shape of a head holds the four keys, the body itself is made of two parts of heart shape. Wood, with nice dark-brown glossy patina. The lower part is covered with animal skin affixed with tiny wood pegs. Himalaya, 19th century. Height: 22 1/4" (55,6 cm). The lute is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Obvious signs of use and age, otherwise very good condition. NOTE: this piece was collected in the early 1970s, during my 20 year stay in As...
Pair of Chinese "Seven Sages" bamboo brush pots, bitong. Both deeply carved to the front depicting the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove. No markings.
Age: 19th Century
Size: 6-3/4" High by 5-1/2" Diameter
Condition: Good, there is some cracking of the bamboo which is expected. On a couple of the pictures I have lightened them up to show the insides and the bases.
Meiji Period (1868-1912) Japanese Raku Chawan with Amazing Glaze for Tea Ceremony
Raku pottery is traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremony since as early as the 16th century.
Size
Width 11.3cm
Height 8.3cm
Weight 340g + Box 260g
Condition
Overall good considering the age.
Supplied with fabric bag shifuku and wooden box
This is a contemporary, excellently carved carved polychrome netsuke depicting a standing Jurojin, one of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune, who is known as the god of longevity. He holds a staff with a sutra hanging from it on his right hand, and a fan on his left hand. Intricate detail and colors characterize this wonderful miniature sculpture carved by Akihiro Zusuki, a netsuke artist currently living in Hokkaido, Japan. He is known for making extremely original designs using classical elemen...
Kokeshi, folk toy of NE Japan. Wood, height 9.75". Kijiyama-kei, Akita Prefecture. Made by Abe Youko; born April 3, 1932. This kokeshi probably dates from the 1970's. Women kokeshi makers, such as Ms. Abe, are in the minority in Japan in this craft that is usually handed down from father to son. Also, unique & interesting about Kijiyama style kokeshi is the depiction of the apron ("maekake" or "maedare") on the body.
Kawase Hasui
Kiso River (catalog title: Mt. Fuji with Sailboat)
Date: 1930s.
Size: Koban. Approximately 7.875 x 5.375 inches.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Artist's oval seal at lower left.
"Made in Japan" stamped on verso.
Reference: Hotei #Hp-1.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.
Pilgrim's coat made of asa (hemp) with hand-written Buddhist sutra. It also has stampted Zao Gongen who is a main image of the Kinpusen-ji temple and Ominesan-ji temple. It has many red stamps of holy places where the pilgrim had visited such as Ominesan-ji, Kinpusen-ji, Zaodo etc. which are located between Wakayama and Nara prefecture where "shugen-sha ( holy man )" has been practicing Shugendo. The area was designated as "World Heritage". The first half of the 20th century. In excellent condit...
Gentleman's wooden walking stick with a carved antler handle of an adorable little bobtail monkey, sitting upon an ocean cliffside and clutching a shell. There are various seashells carved around the monkey, including one with a hermit crab peeking its head out. Very precisely carved. Taisho period (1912-1925)
Size: 36.5" height, (antler carving only) 5.5" height, 1.5" width
Japanese early 20th century earthenware teapot by SASAKI NIROKU. The wonderful teapot has a Chinese landscape design carved into the side. The teapot measures 5 1/4" wide, 4 3/4" tall and 5" deep.
TWO LIDDED WILLOW BASKETS
Originally used as lunch box or confectionery container in early 20th century, Korea. approx. 27 x 17 x 9cm (10.62 x 6.69 x 3.54in), 23 x 12 x 6cm (9.05 x 4.72 x 2.36in).
Some expected stains, damage, and losing shape due to use and aging as is.
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Japanese 20th Century cylindrical vase by Living National Treasure KANAMORI EIICHI (1908-2001). KANAMORI was recognized for his metal inlay work and was considered to be the very best at this craft. The vase has a simple yet elegant design of a single tulip outlined in inlaid silver. The tulip is done in a rusty red color. The vase stands 9 7/8" tall by 3 5/16" wide at the top rim. The vase is signed EIICHI SAKU on the bottom. Comes with TOMOBAKO, original artist signed wooden storage box.
Tsuchiya Koitsu
Nara Horyuji, 1930s
Size: Chuban. Approximately 10.5 x 7.5 inches.
Publisher: Takemura Hideo
Koitsu catalogue no.: TK-TM-72
Condition: Tipped at top to original cardstock. Toning and light foxing.
Hiroshi Yoshida
Great Temple in Madura (Madurai)
Indian and Southeast Asia Series
Date: 1931.
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.5 x 10.75 inches.
Signed and sealed in the image. Titled and signed in pencil.
Jizuri seal at upper left margin indicating self-printing by the artist.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent. Pencil notes in margin.
"If you've ever tried your hand at colour woodblock printmaking, you know just what a 'tour de force...
Chinese famille rose porcelain double gourd vase with various flowers and butterflies painted on a white ground. The base border is painted with alternating bats, flowers and fruits all in iron red. The top rim is covered in gilt, complete with an iron red surrounding border. In the middle is a ribbon. The inside is glazed white, as well as the base with the base rim left unglazed. In the center of the base is a four character over-glaze iron red Jiaqing mark 1796-1820.
Size: App...
A small framed Korean woodblock print, with vivid pigments of yellow, magenta, and blue, printed images of whimsical Korean masks and banners. Numbered 31/500, title 183, with signature in pencil, and red chop by artist.
Size: (entire frame)11.25" L x 11.25" H (artwork only) 4.25" L x 4.25" H
Width approximately 19.8 cm (the tipspout to the handle). There are some very soft chips inside the cover. The dragon head on the cover can go in and out. In good condition.
Glass ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) in a form of tombodama bead in barrel shape with 5 bunnies frolicking in the snow by spruce trees during a snowfall. Tombodama can be translated as “dragonfly ball” and the name is thought to come about because when the molten glass is applied to the core bead it resembles a dragonfly’s eye. Beautifully made, very pleasant patina. Diameter 0.69 inches.
Here is a quintessential piece by Master Mashiko Potter and Living National Treasure Hamada Shoji (1894-1978) enclosed in the original signed and stamped wooden box. The subtlety of the wide faces is a pleasant contrast with the rich iron frame of the narrow sides and top. A cluster of leaves in a zen circle underscored or shaded by tapering rails under heavily crackled clear glaze, a snowy white belt running across the scene is what we see. However there is more to this vase, a subtle textur...
Vintage Chinese wooden stand of square shape, its sides with openwork carving. Beautiful dark dense rosewood with wonderful patina, in excellent condition. Very good for display of scholar’s objects. 4 13/16 inches square, height 15/16 inches.
1970's Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Planter with Figure Marked
It is 6 inches (15.2 cm) tall by 7.5 inches (19 cm) wide. It is 3.3 lb.
It has stains, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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These mall sized ghurras are used to churn small quantity of milk when in summer pasture with sheep, the carving shows 4 separated poles joined with a rope knot and surmounted by 4 milk pots supporting a ram , very nice black patina with important signs of used, at least from mid 20th, from Rukkum district . H 20 cm, wide 3 to 8 cm, thick 1 to 3 cm.
Chinese Neolithic Terracotta pot with Geometric Paint work, nice condition chip to rim, collected in Japan and comes in the original wood storage box from Japan. Size H 7" W 8"
Old flat face mask showing a superb black soot patina, the vision of this face gives an impression of softness Small mouth with a discreet opening some old traces of glittering paper which has been glued around the yeyx and the mouth. obvious sign of long use possibly from 19th. H25 cm x 16 cm/