Catalog: Antiques: Regional Art (100)

This massive hand hammered copper ewer was specially made for ceremonial purposed in the Kashmiri mountain region by the local artisans. It stand almost four feet high,two around, includes the fitted, hand fashioned lid and spout cover. Circa turn of the Century. 44" h. X 39" w. X 23" d.

Own this symbolic piece of Japanese culture, art and history - antique Japanese Tsuba - sword hilt or guard of the katana nihonto - curved Samurai sword likely from the Tenmon Period (1532 - 1555) of feudal Japan. This tsuba displays beautiful artistic craftsmanship in its dipictions of butterflies on front and back of the hilt (see photos) Circa 1550. Dimensions: 3 1/8" X 3".

Elegantly crafted antique Chinese blue ceramic vase with Crane motif. The Crane represents long life and the messenger of wisdom. This is a 19th Century piece made in the QianLong style. Circa 1890s. Dimensions: 15 1/2" h. X 12" w. X 4" d.

Elegant fun way to bring culture, diversity of color, positive celebration, and artistic form into your environment with a classic antique Japanese sake bottle or two (or three or four). These fine authentic genuine artistic earthenware pieces celebrate an earlier joyful time. Circa 1890 - 1920. Dimensions: height: 15 - 16" X 6" diameter. Purchase one at the listed bid/price or inquire about a per bottle discount for two or more. Three bottles total available for purchase...

Small Chinese agate finger bowl. Dimensions: 1.8" diameter X 1.3" high.

Antique Japanese Nabashima Ware Bowl. Dimensions 2 inches tall X 8 inches in diameter. Good original condition overall, no damage or restoration. 19th century.

Exquisitely executed celedon five toed dragon vase from the Qianlong Dynasty include concentric circles signature chop on bottom. Dimensions: 13" high X 5" diameter. Circa late 1700s.

Own this symbolic piece of Japanese culture, art and history - antique Japanese Tsuba - sword hilt or guard of the katana nihonto - curved Samurai sword likely from the Edo Period of feudal Japan. The piece displays symbols of divine protection and gold inlay studs. Circa early 1800s. Dimensions: approx. 2.25" X 2.188".

Own this authentic symbolic piece of Japanese culture, art and history - a genuine antique Japanese Tsuba - sword hilt or guard of the katana nihonto - curved Samurai sword from the Edo Period (1603-1867) of feudal Japan. The piece displays symbols of divine protection and gold inlay studs. Circa early 1800s. Dimensions: approx. 3" X 3".

pre 1920 Two hand painted and relief carved antique Chinese barrel/drum (tables) - include gilting. Dimensions: Larger barrel - 17.75" high X 14.25" diameter. Slightly smaller barrel - 17.50" high X 14.1" diameter.

19th Century antique gilt bronze Rattanakosin Buddha from the Thailand, depicts Buddha in the classic Bhumisparsa Mudra pose, sitting with legs crossed, left hand in the lap, palm upward, right fingers slightly touching the ground, (subduing Mara, Calling the Earth to Witness) symbolizing enlightenment and steadfastness, eyes half closed in a divine gaze. Made of bronze with lost wax method, the Buddha was originally red chromed and then gold leaf gilt...

Finely executed pair of Chinese carved green quartz ducks. Dimensions: 4.25" long X 3" high X 2" deep each.

Three individual master executed pieces make up this exquisite, colorful and evocative old Edo period Japanese mounted wood block triptych. The artist is Toyokuni III (1786-1864) a k a Kunisada I. The signature in the toshidama cartouche reads, Toyokuni ga. This particular signature was used in 1857. The small vertical rectangular seal is of the publisher, Yamaguchi-ya Tôbei (Kinkôdô). Circa 1857. Dimensions: Each of the three art pieces are 13 15/16" high X 9 1/4" wide...

Striking large 17th Century Ayutthaya Thai bronze Buddha with hands in the "calming of the seas" mudra. Wearing a diaphanous cloak, bejeweled, serene facial expression including half closed eyes - demonstrating the divine, arched eyebrows, aquiline nose, elongated earlobes with characteristic ear rings, smiling lips and high fitted crown...

Large grand beautifully executed Japanese Meiji Period (1868 - 1912) cloisonne vase, features multi colored auspicious dragons, mythical beasts floral and geometric patterns and a good luck key pattern ring. Circa 1890s. Strong demand for similar pieces in terms of excellence, size, medium and age are demonstrated by proven publicly recorded sales such as the sale price of $4,496 for Lot # 35 in London - South Kensington at Christie's Interiors on July 15th, 2008...

Extremely rare ornate deeply three dimensional art nouveau Japanese Meiji export carved wood chair with iris motif. circa late 1890s. h. 47" w. 22" d. 22". Please see matching massive iris motif six legged table, plant stand and cabinet.

Large rare beautiful Han style antique Chinese carved Jade teapot with marble base. Beautiful yellow-green and oxidized nephrite jade is carved with outstanding artistic style. This striking piece features carved depictions of mythical creatures including Qilin (a chimeric beast) which brings good fortune and charm, dragon head, and Nature’s bounty. Excellent condition...

Large (5 ½’ tall) fine detailed Japanese lacquer and gold leaf gilt carved wood antique Butsudan (Buddhist Altar). This Butsudan displays combined Buddhist and Shinto aspects. In Japanese altar making, each step is performed by a separate craftsman, cutting the wood, shaping the wood, lacquering, gilding, painting and assembly. Numerous individuals have worked to show the highest quality work for this outstanding altar. Ordered new today, this would be over twenty-thousand dollars ($20,000)...