Approximately mid 20th century, bronze figure of famous Kinjiro Ninomiya standing statue, a prominent 19th century Japanese agricultural leader. Overall condition is fine.
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.
Early to mid 20th century, Chinese oval carved red hard-stone clasp, carved in the form of a rose head set into a 18k gold cage mount. The stone is probably carnelian. It is excellent condition.
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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