Approximately mid 19th century, impressive tiered boxes made of bamboo with gold lacquer decoration in unique design made by Komin Nakayama, a prominent lacquer artist in early to late Edo period. It has Komin sign and mark underside. The second box inside has very minor worm-eaten, otherwise, overall condition is excellent. It also comes with fitted box made of fine wood with bamboo handle.
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Approximately 19th century, impressive gold makie depicting an arabesque pattern on the black lacquer base, nashiji gold sprinkled lacquer underside, beautiful scroll tray. It is excellent condition and comes with a fitted wood box.
Approximately late 19th to early 20th century, Japanese bronze hibachi brazier made by Seimin Murata, a metal worker in late Edo to Meiji period. It is dynamic design of phoenix. Excellent condition with fine patina.
Fine patina, Chinese tea caddy made of tin. It has mark underside. Very old but not exactly sure the date. Overall condition is good with minor dent, scratches as seen on the photo.
Approximately 19th century, Chinese mottled green hard-stone snuff bottle of the plain bulbous form with a small cut inset base rim. Not exactly sure what the stopper is made of. Overall condition is fine. very rare snuff bottle.
Approximately 19th century, Chinese carved Mother of Pearl snuff bottle with jade stopper, carved with a dragon which is carved in various shades of the shell. It is excellent condition. The stopper's stick is missing.
Approximately 19th century, Chinese carved agate snuff bottle with jade stopper with two carp motif. Overall condition is fine. The stopper's stick is missing.