Catalog: Antiques: Regional Art (100)

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".

Japanese Bronze vase from the Meiji Period (1868-1912)features Nature's wisdom and beauty including good luck song birds. Dimensions: 10" high X 4" around.

Antique Chinese carved oxidized jade stone of the noble lucky Carp. .75".

Large rare special fine demonstration of Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) artisanship by one of the premiere Meiji Master Artisans. This exquisite vase features an exemplary well sculpted striking Dragon that wraps completely around the vessel with detailed tendrils, talons. Although fearsome and powerful, in Japan, Dragons are equally considered just, benevolent, and the bringers of wealth and good fortune. Signed on the bottom. (see photo). Circa 1870s. Dimensions: 15.1” h...

Artistically executed 19th Century Raj pierce carved rosewood high back Anglo-Indian chair. Dimensions: 48" high X 16" wide X 20" deep.

This fine Japanese nihonto katana displays remarkable craftsmanship, the Master swordsmith artistry and signature (see photo) of Tsuda Echizen no Kami Sukehiro a very well known smith of the early Edo (Shinto) period (1603 – 1868 CE). Made circa mid to late 1600s. Dimensions: Nagasa: 25.560”, Nakago: 7.375”, Mihaba at Ha-machi: 1.06”, Sakihaba: .813”, Kasane at Ha-machi: .375”, Kisane at Kissaki: .219”, Sori: .380”. Forging Pattern: Itame (wood grain)...

Deep and finely worked chasing decorate this special Japanese Meiji bronze jardiniere. Features ornately detailed carved dragon head handles as well as motifs of mythical phoenix birds of good fortune and connection the creative force of Earth and Nature. Dimensions: 10" h. X 16" w. X 12" d.

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.

Carved Chinese rosewood chow table with beautiful pink marble inlay top, features concave curved marble shape and fitted rosewood, far more difficult than straight line designs. Circa 1890. h. 18" w. 17" d. 17"

Bring the vibration of good fortune and confidence in to your life with the artisanship of this Outstandingly fine and unusually detailed hand carved jade water buffalo in the Yuan style with wood stand. The water buffalo represents the Natural forces of strength, good fortune, leadership, confidence, eloquence and fertility. Dimensions: height 5.5" length 7.5" depth 3.5".

Artistically executed 19th Century Raj pierce carved rosewood high back Anglo-Indian chair. Dimensions: 48" high X 16" wide X 20" deep.

This rare fine example of bronze Japanese Meiji Period artisanship includes hand chased mythical dragons, birds and nature. Circa 1890. h. 36", diameter 12".

Bring wealth and good fortune into your life with this rare special fine demonstration of Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) artisanship by one of the premiere Meiji Master Artisans. This exquisite vase features an exemplary well sculpted striking Dragon that wraps completely around the vessel with detailed tendrils, talons, serpent body and head protruding out from the side...

Koi have traditional attributes of good luck and success in the Japanese culture. This massive (over 5 feet long) Koi bell or Mokugyo is masterfully carved out of one enormous trunk of Teak wood. To achieve the divine (Third Chakra) chime resonance confirmed and blessed by a Buddhist monk, the belly, mouth and the ball in the mouth were precisely carved to exacting specifications (see photos)...

Bring good fortune and protection energy into your life with this culturally and artistically significant large vivid powerful master artisan hand carved Balinese rosewood sculpture of Vishnu riding his Garuda. This very heavy and dense (sinks in water) carved masterpiece is crafted out of the finest Indian Rosewood (Sono wood). This is the most heavy, dense, hard, rare, expensive, highly prized wood in Indonesia – Not to be confused with lesser woods such as Suar, Jempenis or Balau...

You will not find anywhere such a genuine authentic signed 19th Century Kyoto Satsuma piece of this enormous size (almost 4 feet high - 46 1/2" on its matching stand and 15" diameter) or this remarkable artisan quality and outstanding condition. This museum grade vase is the finest example of Meiji Period Kyoto Satsuma excellence and artisanship...

Unusually long finely crafted late 19th Century iron Massai Samboro Elder spear from Southern Kenya. 7ft 10 ½” long, 1 ¾” wide leaf-shaped blade and long shank notched into wooden shaft with long narrow metal butt. Blade length 7 ½”, shank length 26”, butt length 33”. Circa 1890s.

This extremely rare antique Burmese beautifully gilt Buddha from the ancient city of Ava depicts Buddha in the classic pose, sitting with legs crossed in the Bhumisparsa Mudra gesture symbolizing enlightenment and steadfastness - left hand in the lap, palm upward, right fingers slightly touching the ground, (subduing Mara, Calling the Earth to Witness), eyes half closed in a divine gaze...