The size of Noren : 27 1/2" Wide x 44 1/4" Long
The size of Straw Woven Mats: 19" L x 12" W
The size of Wooden Lantern, Tsuji Andon: 7" H x 3 1/4" Sq Btm
This is a group of Japanese Timekeepers items auctioned by Bonhams Auction house in London
The John Read Collection of Fine Antique Japanese Timekeepers, 11 May 2010.
You can see auction page at the following site.
https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/17764/lot/13/?category=list&length=12&page=2
Lot No.13 as auctio...

This is a LARGE, very seldom seen, Buddhist Temple Ceremonial (Taiko) Drum with Stand. Taiko means that the drum is beaten with a mallet or drumstick. According to Japanese history: the first use of taiko was as a battlefield instrument; used to intimidate and scare the enemy –a use to which drums have been put in many cultures. In addition to the martial aspect, taiko has been used in the most refined cultural settings as well...

This really pretty pink Beaded Block 5 1/2 inch one-handled bowl or candy dish was made by Imperial Glass from 1927 to the 1930s. This Bowl is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. Be sure to search our other Beaded Block available. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.

This is a really pretty pink Beaded Block depression glass 2-Handled 4 3/4 inch Jelly Bowl made by Imperial Glass from 1927 to 1930. This Jelly Bowl is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other Imperial glass available. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.

This very pretty crystal Beaded Block 5 1/2 Inch Round Bowl was made by Imperial Glass from 1927 to 1930. This Bowl measures 2 1/4 Inches high. It is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. Be sure to search our other Beaded Block available. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.

This very pretty crystal Beaded Block 5 1/2 Inch Cupped Bowl was made by Imperial Glass from 1927 to 1930. This Bowl measures 3 Inches high. It is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. Be sure to search our other Beaded Block available. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.

This is a really nice depression glass green Block Optic 8 1/4 inch high Pitcher made by Hocking Glass from 1929 to 1933. This pitcher holds 54 ounces. It is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. Be sure to search our other Block Optic depression glass available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

張大千(1899-1983)匡廬歳寒圖 水墨設色紙本立軸 款識:廬山鬱巌蕘，上有香爐峰。 彩落碧天外，翠玉琢芙蓉。牵藤讀書處，雲磴無行縱。猶遺石上苔，花開紫亦茸。愁心亂春雪， 寳氣沉雙龍。仙巌採薇叟，久别怕相逢。大千居士爰。 鈐印：張爰之印、大千居士。 Hanging Scroll of Reading in Shade of Pine, bamboo & Plum-Blossoms at Mt...

Four ceramic rectangular plates with geometric glaze. It has kiln's stamp in the back side in one of the plates, however not identified. In excellent condition. The first half of the 20th century. W:10cm, L:17.5cm, H:3cm

First half of the 20th century. H. 56 cm. Ex Lucas Ratton, Paris. Ex Jan Kusters, Eindhoven. Ex Srdjan Sremac, The Hague. Custom made stand included.

Morgantown Glass made Plantation in 1954. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking. 6 are available

Huge old Japanese doll, Showa period depicts a Bijin Geisha courtesan in a pose, performing traditional hat dance with six hats. Beautifully hand-painted silk face, wearing large hat, her hair adorned in front and sides with hair pins and hair ornaments. She is elaborately dressed in a gold brocade, red silk kimono, woven with flowers and leaves with a contrasting gold brocade, dark brown silk dangling obi, patterned with various woven Japanese samurai family’s crests (Mons)...

Taxco, Mexico sterling silver bottle opener by CBS

This unique and beautifully crafted piece measures 4" long

Weight - a substantial and solid 70 grams

Marked Taxco, CBS,925

Excellent condition

Tiffin Glass Company made this basket. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.

Federal Glass Company made Sharon from 1935-39. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking. 16 are available

Federal Glass Company made Patrician from 1933-37. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking. 3 available

Federal Glass Company made Patrician from 1933-37. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.

A vintage pair of salad servers in sterling silver and exotic wood from Peru. Signed with an 'L' shaped cypher, 925 and Peru on the back of each piece. One is a large two tined fork and the other is a large serving spoon. They each measure about 11 1/2" long and 2 1/4" across at the widest.

Made of thick lightly hammered sterling with a floral design etched into the bowls. Weigh 250 gr. together.

The pair are in fine condition with some tarnish and minor nicks to the silver...