Remember this vase. It is the only one like it in the world. It is stolen merchandise. The story behind how this vase was taken is terrible and the crud that did it needs to be nailed. The vase is very large for a Yabu piece, standing 12 3/8 inches tall. If it were not stolen Merchandise it would have a value of $50,000-$100,000. It was stolen in 2007 from a Doctor in Argentina and a case has been filed with Interpol. It is registered as stolen along with very descriptive images, Case #10451/05...

Heavily glazed Japanese katakuchi bowl in the shape of a “Sazae” turban shell. Written on the lid is “made by Matsuyama” and “kashiki” (dish for serving sweetmeats). On the reverse side, there is a signature, "Kei Ho-o En" with a seal. We are not quite sure if this is an original box. Meiji, late 1800s. Great bowl for the kaiseki cuisine? A hairline crack (enlarged photo #7) is a surface crack (does not go through to the other side). Approx...

Superb Chinese Yixing Teapot (1) Marked

Description & Size: 8.25 x 18.41 x 12.06 cm (3.25" x 7.25" x 4.75")

Weight: 321 gram (11.32 oz)

Age: Late 19th Century

Production: handcrafted

This is a superb Chinese yixing teapot handcrafted during the late 19th Century. The teapot has a beautiful chocolate brown clay patina. The teapot has multiple holes filter spout. It has some scuff marks on the side & a minor chip on the inner lid...

From our Japanese Collection, a very fine satsuma vase, Meiji Period (1868-1912), most likely circa 1900 -1910, marvelously potted in an unusual but very elegant flared trumpet shape exhibiting definite Art Nouveau Period influences, and yet decorated in what would be considered restrained Japanese taste with simple and classic floral motifs...

Study of an elephant holding a piece of wood with its trunk, his skin hanging loosely about him. Dark brown patinated, light weight wood, the eyes inlaid in buffalo horn, the tusks bone. Japan, 19th century.
Length: 15.5 inches (39.1 cm)
Pupil to one eye missing, otherwise fine condition.

Description:
A finely potted Zadou was in nice form.
Well glazed in golden tint, the ware obtained the time-enduring characteristics by immensely spread crackles, the iridescent effect reflected inside the body, the spiral-like scars left at the bottom (they were caused by the potter when they moved the vessel from the mill by a wire.) and the old-looking surface.
It was kept in perfect condition except some time-caused frets on the mouth rim...

Satsuma Koro with Geisha Signed Kizan, Meiji Period (1868-1912)

It is 4.25 inches (11 cm) tall by 3.25 inches (8.25 cm) wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs, cracks, or chips.

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From our Japanese Collection, a very fine and early Gosu Blue satsuma vase, late Edo Period circa 1840-1860, signed Gyozan. There are four separate gilt-framed panels: Two depict shi-shi, one depicts scholar's table objects, and one depicts a flowering plant. Each panel is surmounted by birds in flight on the upper shoulder, probably phoenix...

From our Japanese Collection, a published and very fine satsuma charger, Meiji Period (1868-1912), most likely between 1870-1880, depicting Kannon the Goddess of Mercy and Compassion surrounded by deities and adorants, executed in typical satsuma palette but with an especially rich, heavy, and quite skilful gold application...

Japanese Kinkozan Marked Satsuma Vase in French Art Deco Style, Meiji Period (1868-1912)

It is 4.7 inches (12 cm) tall by 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) wide. It is 0.5 Lb.

It has minor rubbing of gold and wears (as seen in the photos).

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From our Japanese Collection, a truly superb satsuma vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), of tapered hexagonal form depicting a continuous procession of figures underneath a canopy of hanging wisteria. The vase is of the highest quality, as are all of our satsuma offerings. Note in particular the exceptional gold detailing to the robes of the figures, or look for example at the detailing of the two bijins standing with the open parasol: The work is extraordinary...

Length approximately 20 cm. A chip at the rim. In good condition.

A Very Rare/Fine/Large Korean Wood Carved Tiger Painted In Pigments-19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century, Korean folk art wood carved tiger. A large wood carved and well positioned seating tiger with snarling painted with brownish yellow, white, red and black stripes freely over the body, it’s folky type of tiger in a large solid wood carving. It’s very fine condition with good aged patina but one front tooth lost because of age. It measures 64cm L.x 23cm h.x 13cm w...

A nice sandstone head of Buddha, mounted, 19th Century, Burma, good condition. Size: H. 3" x W. 2.5" x D. 1.75"

From our Chinese Blue and White Collection, a Transitional Period (1635 - 1650) blue and white kraakware charger of the rare Border IX Type, depicting 2 figures in a central garden setting, surrounded by alternating figures with Iznik style flowers in the border, known as Border IX ...

Chinese Yixing Large teapot with mark at the base. 19 cm wide. 11cm high. Good conditions with just small chipped at the spout.

Wooden sculpture of Shichimen Daimyojin in sitting pose, one leg crossed over the other. She sits on the summit of mount Shichimen, her shoes by her side, holding a golden jewel in her left hand and another object, likely a key that is now missing. On the back in red lacquer an donation inscription with the date of Tenpo 7 (1836). Polychrome decorated wood with finish for protection of pigments, gilt metal crown, glass or crystal eyes. Japan, late Edo period.
Height 20 3/8 inches (51.9 cm...

An incredible Chinese Cizhou ware vase of a meiping form, the elongated oval body decorated in carved floral patterns in a cream crackle glaze, the short trumpet spout flanked by four cascading handles, the foot remains bare without glaze and slightly recessed. Northern Song Dynasty (11-13th century)

Size: 8" L x 15.5" H