This is muslin Katazome kimono of the Taisho era. As for this, a pattern is a shadow picture. Children carry a child miniature shrine on their shoulder and enjoy the festival for children.
There are a small hole and stain in several places. Size 75cmx64cm (29.5 "x25.1")
A Chinese hand painted porcelain miniature sleeve vase with bird scenes. Some minor wear to the enamels, otherwise condition very good, no chips, no cracks, no hairlines. Vase measures 3.5" high and dates circa 1880. A lovely piece to add to your collection.
Nicely detailed winter well worn Lotus shoes complete with heal flaps and straps...
A beautiful and refined Lanna Thai Antique Woodcarving mounted on a stand. 19th Century.
Size: H. 16.75" x W. 15.75" (43 cm. x 40 cm.)
Antique Japanese ko-dansu/tansu made from kiri (paulownia) wood with brick red lacquer finish. Has heavy iron hardware such as handles in a style called "hirute". Original finish, excellent condition. Edo age (1615-1867)
Size: 26.5" height, 31" width, 15.5" depth
Large Interesting Japanese Ceramic Tanuki. A real animal, Similar to a badger (ana-guma) and the raccoon (aria-guma).
Some say the large scrotum is a reminder is a reminder not to be stingy.
Circa 1930's
Dimensions: 32 1/2" High X 14" Wide X 12" Deep
DESCRIPTION: A very old Chinese wooden incense holder, crafted in the form of a partially unrolled scroll that bends and folds to form the container. On the edges of the “scroll” is a relief carved key pattern border with traces of gilt; the worn lacquer surface still shows the original designs of a bird, flower, bamboo and Chinese characters. The top of the flat back plate has a shaped and carved design with a center hole for hanging...
Very rare and unusual wood tiled village shrine from Dema - mura village in Mie Province. Dated the year of the tiger C.1818 the shrine houses gods and happiness. Signed on the back with the date and maker, Fujiwara Shokichi. Cypress wood with a bronze lock on the doors to the inner chamber. Remarkably good condition with minor wear on the back ridge of the roof. See Pictures. Ask for shipping rates.
Antique Chinese pair of beautiful hardwood cabinets (jumu wood) with open display shelves that have carved side panels with dragons and flora. Its two swinging doors with dramatic woodgrain open with brass fittings and have a roomy, shelved interior within. The finish of the wood is deep red with brown-orange highlights. 19th century.
Size: 71" height, 31.5" width, 21.5" depth
An old and larger than average soft wood Dayak war shield painted with anthropomorphic figures and faces in red, black and white pigment.
This item was made during either the 19th or very early 20th Century.
Condition: very used; un-restored and un-repainted. There is much wear to the surface and edges and the decoration appears "faded". There is a very old replacement section of wood to the bottom left which appears to have been "cannibalised" from another old shield...
Description:
A wood carving was preserved in perfect condition.
Height: 7.5 cm.
Date: Late 19th Century.
Japanese antique one section tansu with gorgeous dark finish kiri front drawers, decorated with thick iron kakute (square) handles, round Iron lock plates, and incised corner hardware.
Meiji Period (1868 - 1912) Original Finish, Beautiful Condition
Size: 33.25" height, 22.75" width, 17" depth
Women of the Miao Chinese minority did not cut their hat...when the hair was worn "bun Style" on the top of the head, the comb would be positioned
horizontally, with the tynes pushed under the "bun"...and the silver dangles would hang down...the actual "comb" is hand carved and covered with silver for decoration...
Height approximately 41.4cm. On the surface of the rim look there is little the wavy. Old repaired at the base. In good condition.
Length approximately 16cm. Old repaired at the rim. In good condition.
A rare carved ivory figure of a man, wearing a (beaded?) belt with traditional leather apron, made in Sub-Saharan (possibly southern) Africa for sale to European traders or colonists during the late 19th or early 20th Century...
Very Rare High quality leather hat box for a Qing Dynasty high official with makers stamp in the inside. Hard to find this item in this condition. Size: H. 37cm. Diameter. 44cm.
Antique Japanese cast iron tetusbin tea kettle by famous Ryobundo dating back to the Meiji period.
It has a great atmosphere with aestetic ume tsubomi (plum tree) design. Good condition with some expected rust. Signed Ryobundo on the outside.
Size: 23 cm height x 21,5 cm width. Weight 2400 g
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