Spanish colonial era Philippine Santos, painted wood carving of figure, wall-hanging home decoration. Very nice carving, mid-19th century. Figure is missing arms/cross. Hi-resolution images on request.
Rather unusual late Qing Dynasty (1890s to 1911) Chinese seal carved out of a natural boulder. The stone is of military green color, softer than jade and appears to be magmatic in nature - see the folds of its outside produced by cooling of the rock. The impression of the seal is shown on the third photo which is flipped left to right to present the image as it will print on paper...
A beautiful tall 3 section Mikuni Kimono Tansu made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Kiri (Paulownia) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware with Hikute handles and natural Urushi lacquer finish. Upper section has 2 sliding doors with 3 side by side drawers below. The center section has 3 full width drawers and the bottom section has 1 full width drawer, a partial width drawer and a hinged security door protecting 2 small drawers...
Wonderfully carved antique suiban burl wood tray. This all one, solid hardwood piece is in great condition and has a lacquered shiny middle. Outside of tray displays its natural wood with gorgeous gnarls and ridges.
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 18" in Length X 12.75" Width at Middle
1900's Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain Covered Jar with Kilin Beast
It is 15.55 inches (39.5 cm) tall by 9.1 inches (23.2 cm) wide. It is 8 Lb.
It has dark spots, skip glazes, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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This is the one in the of Edo period. (1800-1867) wonderful textile of very valuable museum class. The lotus flower represents the Pure Land.
Tsutsugaki textile of museum class Rare It used it in the buddhist temple at the ceremony. Please look at the leaf of the lotus.
The expression of the technology of the shadow is very wonderful. Tsutsugaki to make good use of this advanced exact technology is very rare. Please look at the cloud...
Late Goryeo Dynasty (14c or earlier) Korean Blue Celadon Bowl with floral design.
From Japanese private collection
Size
about 5.4 cm in height,
about 16.9 cm in diameter
Condition
There few repairs with gold.
Please see the photos for reference.
No cracks.
A choice and large tanged bronze lance, Ancient Near East, mid 2nd. mill. BC BC. 'Luristan' Turkmenistan / Uzbekistan bronze age.
A very impressive and decorative bronze lance with a long, bent tang, massive socket and a broad, leaf-shaped blade with highly profiled midrib.
A beautiful lance that would have been highly efficient on combat.
Size: c. 35,5 cm. long.
Condition: Choice. Beautiful green bronze patina...
An Extremely Rare Bamboo Tea Caddy/Incised Poems/a man in Traditional Dancing:
Korea, 18th – early 19th Century
This is an extremely rare as a Korean tea caddy, container, incised both sides with poems,
caver’s and maker’s name with seal and a dancing boy with a Korean traditional dance and
its outfits in 18th or 19th century...
Chinese 18th century celadon tripod censer (Incense burner) with wood cover and stand. Good conditions. 21,5cm diameter. 17,5cm high ( not included the stand and cover ).
Extraordinary large, extraordinary beautiful, brilliantly enamelled - one of the most beautiful Canton rose dishes ever seen so far. Early nineteent century.
Diameter : 33,7 cm. Condition : There is only some wear to the gilt rim of the plate. Further in perfect condition with a nice bell like tone when tapped.
This is an Early 19th Century finely carved netsuke depicting a Seated Hotei, one of the Seven Gods of Fortune, the God of Contentment and Happiness, with two standing karakos by his side, who are helping the Deity hold a Tama, or Sacred Jewel, which is an Emblem of The Everlasting.
Great rounded functional form with a mellow patina. Nicely detailed. Himotoshi shows signs of use, and there is wear associated with use and handling...
A matching set of 10 Imari porcelain bowls with panels of birds and cranes surrounded by a brocade border. There is a blue and white peach design in the center interior with gold highlights, and a blue marking on the bottom. The bowls measure 2" high and 6" in diameter. The bowls date to the Meiji period, Circa 1880. Condition: The condition of all bowls is excellent with some small kiln flaws, and the gold covered edges show some rubbing. Free shipping within the USA.
Width: 19.2 cm (7.8 in)
Height: 9 cm (3.8 in)
Fine Chinese porcelain famille rose octagonal bowl; trigram decoration amongst a mass of diaper work with swastika borders; Daoguang marks on the base; turquoise interior and base; minor wear and tiny frit; good condition
Japanese Bronze woven Pot, Meiji period, 1890-1900, with attached dark Metal "Cicada" outside the pot, resting on three(3) bright Brass Feet, 2 1/4" high, 2" diameter-top, Cicada is cling onto woven bronze wire Pot. Shows old wear and patina.
Japanese Mino yaki sake bottle
1600s
This high-fired bottle was produced at the Mino Kilns in Gifu Prefecture in pale-gray stoneware. The bottle is covered overall in a transparent glaze with a greenish tint. The lower portion of the body is left unglazed as is also the flat foot. It is well-potted, having three indentations on the sides, creating a comfortable fit for the hand while pouring...
Japanese Carved Wood Seated Figure of an Ascetic (fasting Buddha). This early
Edo Period 17th Century piece is a magnificent work of sculpture with dry lacquer surface
and some color with gold lacquer on the stand. He presents a haunting
spiritual aura and has the desired sheen for carvings of this age. We are
proud to offer this important museum quality masterpiece. 9.5h x 7w x 5d inches, 24h x 18w x 13d cm.
Antique Japanese screen painting in 6 panels. Painted to resemble a samurai encampment space divider. The simple graphics of the curtain-like camp divider are painted in black and white and displays the kamon (crest) of the Takiyama Family. Narrow slits between the white and black sections of cloth were for the wind to pass through, preventing the curtain from becoming a sail. Thick striped rope securely ties the curtain to tall stakes in the ground...