Catalog: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian (196)

Japanese Washi Paper Book, Ca. Meiji Period 1894, 10 1/2" x 7 1/2" wide, approximately 106 pages of Japanese Kanji on double Washi Paper, shows wear and tears.

Japanese Washi Paper Book Ca. Meiji 1899, 8 3/4" x 5 3/4" wide, 1/2" thick, approximately 96 pages of Japanese Kanji with illustrations on double Washi Paper. The condition is frail.

Japanese Washi Paper Book, Elementary School History Book, Ca. Miji 1895, 8 3/4" x 6 1/8" wide, 3/8" thick, approximately 56 pages of Japanese Kanji plus illustrations on double Washi Paper, the condition is good.

Japanese Washi Paper Caligraphy Book, Ca. Meiji period 1879, 8 1/4" x 5 3/4" wide, 5/8" thick, approximately 60 pages of Caligraphy in double Washi paper, the condition is good.

Japanese Metallic Silver and Turquoise color Silk Obi, 156" long, 13" wide, single thickness, one is brilliant color and the other side somewhat faded green and silver metallic color, both ends are folded over and finished.

Japanese brocaded Silk Obi, small silver repeated leaves on double thickness and double sided soft silk, 20" wide, 96" long, very little small spots of stain, otherwise the condition is good.

Japanese Woodblock Print by "Nishijima, Katsuyuki" in Frame, Born 1945-, title is "Colorful Clothes", pencil signed on the lower area, 16" x 12 1/2" for Frame size, Image size 12 1/2" x 8 1/2", owner purchased this woodblock print in frame in Japan and kept it in their home until now, framed by Kanda's B.O.Q Gallery in Japan with black wooden rounded corner frame in double mat opening, non glare glass front. It is in good condition, the information of the Artist and Gallery information paste down on the back.

Japanese Woodblock Printer "Nishima, Katsuyuki", Born 1945-, frame size - 16" x 12 1/2" and Image size - 12 1/2" x 8 1/2", "Good Day"(title), already framed by Kanda's B.O.Q. Gallery, signed lower bottom area in pencil, owner purchased in Japan and kept in their home until now. Framed in double mat and black wooden frame with rounded corners, non glare glass front. Introduction of the "Nishijima" and Frame shop information is on the back board, very professionally framed. The condition of frame and print is appeared in very good condition.

Tibetan Himalayan Dzi glass bead, 42mm x 7mm(1 3/4" long x 1/2" diameter).

Chinese large size Brass Lock and Key, etched design of Chinese characters and flowers, outside measurement(7 1/4" long, 1 5/8" high, 5/8" deep), inside measurement(4 3/4" long, 5/8" high under the stick, 5/8" deep), in good working condition.

Chinese Brass large Lock and Key, etched Chinese letters, outside measurement(7" long, 1 3/4" high, 5/8" deep), inside measurement(4 7/8" long, 5/8" high-under stick, 5/8" deep), 3/8" diameter for stick, in good working condition.

Mongolian embroidered and Hand stitched Fabric Wall Hanging, used in the Mongolian Ger, Ca. early 1900's, 28" by 19" wide, the condition is as used old look.

Mongolian embroidered & hand stitched fabric Wall Hanging, used in the Ger, Ca. early 1900's, 75" x 42"-46" wide, stained some area but all intact.

Nepanese Wooden Ghee Butter Tea Bottle or Chaang with Brass mounted with top attached with brass chain, 6" high, the condition is new.

Nepalese Ghee Butter Tea or Chaang wooden Bottle with brass mount with Top connected with Brass chain, 8" high, the condition is new.

18 Pieces of Japanese Earthenware Chopstick and Spoon rest in 3 signed Wooden Boxes, 5 each in one box, and 3 are not in box, total 18 pieces, with Satsuma style hand painted floral design in crackle glaze, 1940's, 2" to 2 1/4" long. The condition is good.

Tibetan Himalayan hand woven Wool Rug, with Buddihist motifs and double fish among free flowing Tibetan Clouds in cream color background, purchased new carpet in Shigatse or Gyantse Rug factory in 1980's, thick wool and heavy weight, 6 1/2'(78") x 4 1/2'(54"), with free flowing Tibetan Clouds and various Buddhist motifs in the cream color background, made by "Tibet-Gyen Carpet Factory" in Tibet, cloth label in the back, the condition is good, no wears or damages.

Tibetan Himalayan Wool Horse Rug with Dragon design, purchased in Lhasa Tibet early 1980's, 35" x 25" wide, curled up Dragon in the center on dark blue background bordered by Tibetan motif, the outer border is sewn with red Felt fabric and the bottom is dark blue fabric. The condition is new.

Japanese Imari Porcelain Leaf Shape dish, late Meiji or early Showa, 1940, 6 1/4" x 6 1/2" wide, 3/4" high, very simple beautifully overglaze enamel Japanese Garden, Plum trees in early spring, Irish in summer, Chrysanthemum flowers in fall and Bamboo in winter, 4 seasons design above broad leaf on the bottom. The condition is good.

3 pieces Japanese Kutani Earthenware Tea Set, Ca. 1940's, consisting of Tea Pot(8" high), Sugar with cover(7 1/4" high), Creamer(5 1/2" high) with beautiful floral branches and bird flying between enclosed panels with overglazed brick red and brilliant green color on the crazed glaze. Tea pot spout is glued small piece together around 1/2" area, handle of Sugar bowl is glued together. Marked on the bottom "Great Japan Kutani made".

Chinese Rosewood Abacus, 11 1/2" long, 4 1/4" wide, 1 1/8" high, carved Chinese Characters between decks. The condition is as is but not damaged.

Japanese Ikebana woven Bamboo wall hanging Basket, 12 1/2" high, 3 3/4" 2 3/4" wide-bamboo basket only, woven with all natural material, the condition is good.

Japanese Reed and Bamboo woven hanging Ikebana flower Basket with long handle to hang, woven with all natural material, 3 3/4" x 3 1/2" wide, 2 2 3/4" diameter-top rim-basket vase only. The condition is good.

Set of 2 graduated size of Tibetan Himalayan Yak Butter or ghee Lamp, 3/4" high 3 5/8" x 1 1/2" wide-larger piece, 5/8" high 2 7/8" x 1 1/8" wide for smaller piece, shows old age.

Tibetan Himalayan polished Heavy Brass Door Knocker, Door Handle, 4 1/8" diameter-back plate, 1 1/8" width for back plate, 3 1/8" deep-entire length of screw, double Dragon knocker, heavy octagonal shape screw attached. The polished heavy brass is very nice quality and clean, ready to hang on your door.

Two(2) Chinese Porcelain Figure inside the Tea Pot Water Droppers, with spouts and handle, one red, one green, 1940's, 2 1/4" wide include handle, 1 1/8" deep, 2 5/8" high, in good condition.

Japanese woven Bamboo Ikebana flower Basket, Ca. 1930, 11" high include handle, 9" x 7 1/2" wide, signed "Japan" on the bottom, shows wear and some scratches on the bamboo, no major damages.

Japanese Woven Bamboo Ikebana Flower Basket, Ca. 1930, 6 1/2" high, 4 3/4" Wide-widest area, one(1) loose ring on the side, supported four(4) Bamboo feet, the condition is as found condition, no major damages.

Japanese woven Bamboo Ikebana Flower Basket, Ca. 1930, 5" high, 6" round, with one Bamboo loose Ring on the side, the condition is as found condition, no major damage.

Japanese woven Bamboo Ikebana Flower Basket with thin Bamboo insert, Ca. 1930, 16" high include handle, 3" square-bottom, 2 3/8" round-top rim, 6 1/4" high for handle, 10" high for basket only. Bamboo insert is cracked, basket is in good condition, no damages.

Japanese Woven Bamboo Ikebana flower basket, Ca. 1930, 10 1/2" high include handle, 4 1/4" wide, metal insert included. The condition is as found condition, no major damages.

Four(4) Japanese Wooden Straw Mat or Tatami Mat Weaving Weights, Ca. 1930, 6 1/4" long, 1 1/2" diameter for various wood were used, and tied with Straw Rope, one(1) replaced with modern white Nylon rope, used for weaving for many years. The condition is worn and warm rounded patina on wood.

Chinese wooden Rice Cake Mold with Lotus Seed design, Ca. 1930, 9 1/2" long, 3 3/4" wide-widest part, hand saw mark, the condition is used old worn out and patina on wood.

Three(3) Japanese Salt and Pepper Shakers, shape of Sweet Pepper, Ca. 1940, 1 1/2" high, 2 1/4" x 1 1/2" wide, with Cork stoppers and marked "Japan" in red on the bottom. The condition is good.

Pair Korean Scholar's Book Chests, four(4) claws Korean Dragon and Phoenix Bird are battling in the flame, inlaid with Mother of Pearl, twisted Brass and faux tortoise shell, 41" high, 27" wide, 12 1/2" deep each in the background of dark brown lacquer with gold powder sparkling finish. Inlaid design of the wings of Phoenix Bird and Dragon are spread out into both sides, and the back is plain dark brown lacquer finish. Whole Book Chest supported by scrolling feet, shows continuous inlaid work. Butterfly Brass back plates are symbol of Korean Buddhist sign or letters for "Temple" or "Buddhism" in Korea. Two(2) Yin and Yang red and white locks are securely lock the two(2) doors include the keys to open. Top open space for the books and documents above two(2) drawers with Brass Handles, and two(2) blind doors inlaid with large size of Dragon and Phoenix Bird in flame, and pasted typical Korean Buddhist color Red and Blue paper lining inside the open storage space. There are cut out Buddhist and Temple Characters on Both side above the spreading Dragon and Phoenix Bird wings. The carved Character of Temple or Buddhist means simply "Manja" in Korean for "Letter Man" over 5000 years old history, display in all the temples and Buddhist institutions in Korea, very different than German Nazi Swastika copies, exactly opposite shape of letter than Korean Temple sign "Manja". These Pair of Korean Book chests have been in Washington DC Diplomatic house for over 58 years in one same house until today since purchased during 1960 in Seoul, Korea. The condition is in very good condition.

Pair Japanese Blue and White Porcelain Soba Noodle Cups, Showa period, early 1900's, 3 1/8" high, 2 5/8" diameter-top rim, with transfered blue design on white, signed on the bottom. The condition is good, some missed glaze spots on the rim.