Approximately 19th or earlier, carved, genuine antique Ainu iku-pasui lacquered Mustache Lifter, overall condition is very good with fine patina and worn.
Approximately 19th or earlier century, Japanese tsuzumi hand drum applied impressive makie lacquer work with gold leaf depicting grass and flower. Beautiful patina and excellent condition. It comes with fitted cover. Highly recommended quality article.
Approximately 19th century, very rare Ainu Attusi robe woven from elm bark and with cotton applique. Overall condition is fine.
The best Ainu textiles typically display strong, graphic designs created with applique and embroidery. The patterns represented the wearer's inner spirit and guardian spirit. Some of the materials used were ...click for details
Approximately early to mid Ming Dynasty, Chinese provincial kiln blue and white porcelain jar with later Japanese ivory cover. This piece was exported to Japan and it was used as tea caddy in tea ceremony. It has Japanese ivory lid, cover, and fitted wood box. It is excellent condition, ivory lid has very slight chip on its edge.
Approximately 19th century, Chinese hard-stone snuff bottle, depicting a bat and a dragon carved in relief on the front and back. The stone is a translucent light brown to white colour. The stopper is deficient. Overall condition is good.
Approximately Shang or Yin Dynasty,Gu, ritual bronze vessel. Overall condition is good. Minor small holes and minor dents around the top thin area. Highly collectible piece.
Approximately mid to late 18th century,, Qianlong, Chinese reticulated gilt-bronze case or ornament, set with a jardiniere of flowers decorated with kingfisher feathers reserved on a cash diaper ground and gilt-bronze bead with cloisonne work.
Overall condition is fine.
Impressive metal work with jade, depicting flower, the metal is made of 18k Gold, and inside stone is jade. It has an artist mark and 18k mark. Probably early 20th work. It is excellent condition.
Approximately 19th or earlier, Sword made by Ainu people. Overall condition is fine and no blade inside. Most materials to make Ainu sword were acquired from Japanese people by trading or they made in Japan, exported to Hokkaido where most Ainu people lived. The province is one of the most well-known Ainu collection.
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