Bring positive energy into your home in a special artistic manner with this intricately pierced carved romantic masterpiece of Rama and Sita in the forest. The fine detail, grace, and scope of this special piece is exceptional displaying four levels of three dimensional carving. Iconology: The story of the triumph of Good over Evil and is highly venerated and celebrated every year in Indonesia. Depicted are Rama (the seventh avatar of Vishnu – Supreme God) his wife Sita. The myth tells of Rama ...click for details
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 was crafted and signed by Toryuken Shoyu (1790 - 1841) on the left and in gold inlay also. Shoyu was a student of the famous tsuba maker from Kyoto, Tetsugendo Seiraku. Circa late 1700s - early 1800s. Dimensions: approx. 3" X 3". This tsuba comes with a han ...click for details
Finest late 19th Century Japanese Meiji ebonized lacquer cabinet features exquisite detailed carved stone and ivory female figures in garden setting. Approx. dimensions: 37" high X 30" wide X 18" deep. Circa 1890s.
18th Century antique Qianlong Chinese famille noire porcelain four color gu vase with Qianlong concentric blue circle hallmark on bottom features warrior and mythic beast motif. Circa 1790s. Dimensions: 17.2" high X 8.75" diameter.
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.
This exceptional antique Chinese hand painted on black lacquer box exhibits the finest execution of painstakingly long traditional lacquer process of fine materials, many layers of lacquer over stitched thin leather cover material. Beautiful depiction of lucky seven red crested cranes noting good fortune and longevity under gilt painted trees and trim. Circa turn of the Century. Later inside lined with Chinese newspaper and stained. Dimensions: 12.5" X 9" X 5".
Ancient Chinese granite shrine of a Bodhisattva, Avalokitesvara from the Liao Dynasty (907-1125) features a central seated figure of Amitabha Buddha. Stone shrine displays quarry marks on side and back. Dimensions: 19” high X 12.5” wide X 6.5” deep. Strong demand for such pieces is demonstrated by such comparable recorded sales as the sale price of $37,000 for the Liao dynasty stone head Lot # 194 at Christie’s New York sold on September 19th, 2007.
Beautiful hexagonal Chinese palace dragon lantern that features an attractive grand six sided, dragon hardwood frame, 18 painted glass panels. Circa turn of the Century. Condition: Condition is good, commensurate with age. Dimensions: 24" high X 48" diameter.
