All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1837 VR item #1297313
This is Nobori-Paper used in a house in the Edo era. The pattern of this Nobori-Paper is Shoki. Shoki is an old Chinese soldier. This is made with paper. The rim of this Nobori-Paper is protected in hemp thread. This is hardly left now. Most of left flags are textiles. This has many stains, damage, but there is value for a document very much. Size 223cmx 116cm (87.7 g x 45.6 g))
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1837 VR item #1483435 (stock #1-1392)
Citipati mask made of gilt embossed copper. Tibet, early 19th century. Height: 18.7 cm. Width: 22.2 cm. The mask is nicely mounted on a custom stand. Obvious signs of age, otherwise good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1837 VR item #1220687 (stock #529)
A most beautiful, perfectly potted vase with a very high quality enamelled decoration with deers and cranes. Famille Rose. Underglaze blue Jiaqing mark ( 1796 - 1820 ) and most probably of the period. H : 16,3 cm. Condition : Perfect. Provenance : Old German family collection.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1837 VR item #1390108 (stock #EW3091)
A good Nabeshima dish from the Nabeshima clan’s Okawachi kiln of oval boat shaped form, perhaps inspired by the boat shaped ingots, sychee or yuanbao, and decorated with an auspicious pattern of a pair of Goldfish swimming amongst water weeds. This particular pattern and shape belongs to a group of wares that were approved by the Shogun Ieharu in 1774 and were produced throughout the late Edo period for the consumption of the Shogunate. (See Nabeshima Porcelain for the Shogunate)...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1837 VR item #892824 (stock #339)
A small attractively decorated porcelain jardiniere and stand probably made in Jingdezhen, China circa 1770 - 1820 during the reign of either the Qianlong or Jiaqing emperor. Although this was a popular export shape during that period the traditional archaic style decoration suggests that this was possibly made as a scholar's item. Condition - perfect - no damages and no restoration...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1837 VR item #1459324 (stock #13568)
A piece of Iyo-zome cloth which was futonji (bedding). It is made of hand-spun cotton and has katazome (stencil-resist-dye) pattern. The name Iyo-zome is originated from Iyo sudare (bamboo screen) since the pattern looks like wood grain by looking through two layers of them. Stripes are dyed with two katagami (stencil paper), one is vegetable indigo and the other is natural brown dye. Two katagami are dyed by displacing them so that they make wood grain like pattern...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Wood : Pre 1837 VR item #1248647 (stock #1-0856)
Mask of the "Nuo" esoteric theater representing the character of Master Jiang, a respected professor. Polychrome wood, with animal hair under the nose and around the chin to represent mustache and beard. China, early 19th century. Height: 9 3/8" (24 cm). The mask is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Very good condition. Publications: "Le Masque de Chine" by Yves Crehalet Actes Sud Publisher, France, 2007 (p. 148).
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1837 VR item #498028
This is an ANTIQUE CHINESE PORCELAIN FAMILLE ROSE BOWL from a Midwest USA Estate. Size is 8.5" in Diameter X 4.5" Height both approx. Painted with a Court Scene. Circa 1825- 1850
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1837 VR item #1177471 (stock #476)
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.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1837 VR item #1300905
This is good-quality Yogi of Tsumugi-Silk used in the Tohoku district at the end of Edo period. Yogi which it is polychromatic, and was dyed is an upper item. This is one of the upper wedding ceremony items. As for this, basics are dyed in indigo plant and Kariyasu. At first this is dyed in Tsutsugaaki, and 90% are finished, and a part of the tiger is pictured freehand carefully successively...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Wood : Pre 1837 VR item #1129534 (stock #G0534)
A beautiful 19th C. Chinese hard wood stand, very heavy 700g. It has two tiny hairline cracks please see the photo, otherwise it's in very good condition. D:19cm
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1837 VR item #1405848 (stock #EW3154)
A nagazara of conventional rectangular form with compressed indented corners decorated in underglaze blue with a Chinese style landscape featuring a small viewing pavilion on a bridge. The reverse decorated with a stylised peony and a “classic” comb border to the footring, This dish was produced at the Nabeshima fief’s official kiln at Okawachi in Arita for the Shogun in the late Edo period c.1820-60. The dish measures 20.8cm long and is 11cm wide...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1837 VR item #1356624 (stock #1140)
Nice small cup or bowl, Qing dynasty. Good conditions. 7 cm diameter, 3,7 cm high.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Dolls : Pre 1837 VR item #1116515 (stock #R725)
Rare and Fine Japanese Edo Period Musha Ningyo for the Boy's Day display, depicting the celebrated tea master and political adviser Sen no Rikyu (1522-1591), in a kneeling position wearing rich silk brocades. He is displayed in front of a beautiful and elegant wood and silk screen with four continuing panels of a dragon flying in the clouds and chasing the magic pearl of immortality...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1837 VR item #1466018
Ohashi Shuji (1795–1857) E-Shino chawan for tea ceremony with old wooden box
The name of the potter is carved near the foot ring.

Ohashi Shuji was known as the man of refined taste who enjoyed tea ceremony and painting.
He worked under Ogata Shuhei in Kyoto creating the works of various ceramic styles such as Seto, Karatsu, Hagi, Korai, and Mishima...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Swords and Related : Pre 1837 VR item #1475307 (stock #2023-1108)
Rectangular-shaped (nadekakugata) iron tsuba decorated with two dragonflies with copper tara-zogan inlay.

Japan – Edo period (1603-1868)
Width: 2.4 in. (6.2 cm) – depth: 2.7 in. (7 cm)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1837 VR item #1484072 (stock #1-1398)
Rare, unusual in this form, Himalayan shamanic mask, with eyes and mouth wide open, expressive features. This mask is strangely similar in aspect to antique Greek theater masks, though there is no known connection between both areas. The mask is made of wood, with a very fine dark brown glossy patina and obvious signs of great age, with traces of the oritginal colouring. Period: 19th century. Height: 29.5 cm. The mask is nicely mounted on a custom stand. Good condition...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1837 VR item #1417077
This is a Jaoanese antique edo (1863) silk tyosennishiki uchishiki textile.There is discoloration and damage due to slight rubbing.They are not disturbing, and as a whole it is in very good condition. Size: Length 128 cm (50.3inch) Width 182 cm (71.6inch)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1837 VR item #1269453
This is good-quality Noren used in the merchant's family of the Yamagata Shounai district for Edo period. The figure pattern of a wave and the plover means a good combination of attractive harmony. Merchants of Shonai thought about the harmony with local people to the first. And there was the harmony of a merchant and the farmer there. The good-quality hemp was dyed in Tsutsugaki. This does not have a stain and damage. The state is complete. Size 164cmx 178cm (64.5 "x 70"). Six width
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Paintings : Pre 1837 VR item #1140388
Antique Japanese hanging scroll attributed to Kano Chikanobu, painting of Hotei resting on his bag and holding his fan, painted with sumie ink on paper, beautiful scroll mounting and condition. Age: Edo period (1600-1868). Size: Length: 52" Width: 22.1", with ends: 24.5".
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1837 VR item #1470047 (stock #EW3230)
A very finely painted Nabeshima Okawachi porcelain bowl on a high footrim of Mokuhaigata form decorated in under-glaze blue with a pattern of five Hydrangea's in Bloom painted in “Korin Style”. The reverse decorated with three Peony motifs, botan karakusa, and the foot-ring with finely painted kushide comb pattern to the outside of the footring. The dish dates to the late Edo period circa 1800-1840...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1837 VR item #1435288
It is Japanese antique Tsutsugaki yogi cotton kimono textile dyed with natural indigo Edo Period (1830-1867). The big Uchiwa (japanese washi fan) and family crest are very impressive. A Cotton is a thick hand-spun item and wonderful hand-spun cotton with a warm feel. There are indigo fading in several places. There are repair marks in several places, but overall the condition is good. It is the largest size among Tsutsugaki textile items...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1837 VR item #1419459 (stock #7127)
A Rare Pair of Large Chinese Blue and White Thai Market Covered Bowls. Each with rice grain decoration and various blue and white borders. Chinese probably E19thC. Height 7" (17.7 cm). Condition, one bowl has two cracks sealed, the other has one crack sealed. One cover has a crack sealed and a small chip filled
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Snuff Bottles : Pre 1837 VR item #1425707 (stock #1026)
18C Chinese Enameled and Molded Porcelain Snuff Bottle Jiaqing Mark and Period The sides are molded in high relief with two scenes from a traditional Chinese story. It comes with a jadeite stopper. Size: 7.5 cm tall, 5.3 cm wide, 2.9 cm thick Condition: Some pigment loss, nicks on the mouth rim and base rim.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1837 VR item #1472345
This is a a japanese antique edo Period Tsutsugaki Children's Silk Kimono of a large herd of frolicking horses. A children's kimono made in the Edo period to celebrate the men's festival of wealthy merchant families. A herd of horses with various patterns is strongly expressed in ink with Tsutsugaki for children's wear, Movement is brisk.There is a light stain, but it is not noticeable. No damage, very good condition.  Size ::length 79cm (31.1inch) /sleeve to sleeve width 78cm(30.7inch)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Snuff Bottles : Pre 1837 VR item #1419660 (stock #1004)
19C Chinese Imperial Enameled and Molded Porcelain Snuff Bottle Jiaqing (1796-1820) Mark and Period The snuff bottle is imperially made from Jingdezhen kilns. The sides are finely-molded in high relief with flower filled vases, lanterns, censers, and vessels raised on stands amidst various scholar's items and 'antiques', all brightly enameled and reserved on a molded diaper ground. Jade stone stopper...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1837 VR item #1280020 (stock #1-0885)
Flint and tinder pouch, in the shape of an envelope made of leather with a heavy steel lower edge, and a loop on top to allow suspension from the belt. Lavish silver and brass decoration with three turquoises in the middle. Tibet, 19th century. Length: 5 3/4" (14,7 cm). Obvious signs of age, wear and use, otherwise very good condition. A rather scarce object nowadays.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Wood : Pre 1837 VR item #1253197 (stock #1-0859)
Mask of the "Nuo" esoteric theater representing the character of Heshang, the Buddhist monk, with very expressive features. The mask was carved on wood, then paper was affixed all over its surface, on which polychrome pigments were painted. China, early 19th century, probably earlier. Height: 9 13/16" (25 cm). The mask is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Paper partly flaked, and consequently the colors, otherwise very good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1837 VR item #940203 (stock #256)
A BLUE AND WHITE BOTTLE VASE 18TH/19TH CENTURY Of well-potted pear shape, finely painted in great detail with a ferocious Buddhistic lion and its cub. A quite similar vase was sold at Christies London, King Street ( 2003 ) H : 42,3 cm. Condition : Perfect Provenance : Old German collection.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1837 VR item #1224505 (stock #2647)
A rather curious dish produced at the Shida kiln in Arita made for the Japanese domestic market that contains a rebus and the mon for the famous Kabuki actor Ichikawa Ebizo V, who was described as having the eye balls of a fresh Lobster from his characteristic wide eyed acting performances. It was presumably made for sale as a souvenir at the theatre...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1837 VR item #975930 (stock #G0208)
A beautiful Early 19th C. Chinese ge type porcelain incense burner with Ming mark in excellent condition. D:5"xH:2-3/4" Sold
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1837 VR item #1205461 (stock #2593)
A fine square form dish kakuzara decorated with a scene of a large Pavillion or Temple Complex set upon a lakeside shore with Peony scroll motifs to two corners and a high foot ring with traditional comb foot. The design is one of those originally selected by the Shogun Ieharu (1737-1786) in 1773, and continued to be tendered and reserved for presentation to the Shogun during the Edo period. A near identical dish is illustrated in Kyushu Ceramic Museum “Nabeshima: Porcelain for the Shogunat...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Sculpture : Pre 1837 VR item #1350172 (stock #1-1006)
Statue of Buddha Amithaba, in monk's robes, sitting on an elaborate lotus throne, his hands in meditation posture ("abhaya mudra"). Gilt bronze. China, Qing Dynasty, early 19th century. Height: 24.5 cm. Old accident (restored) on the left side of the top of the head, otherwise very good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1837 VR item #1415162 (stock #1-1168)
Important mask of Mahakala, with a fierce expression, his forehead surmounted by a sort of diadem sustaining a range of tiny skulls . Finely embossed iron, with detailed features, and polychrome pigments to enhance some of the mask parts (eyes, teeth, skulls). A thin textile of red colour is affixed to the inside of the mask, probably to protect the dancer's face. Tibet, early 19th century.Height: 24 cm. The mask is nicely mounted on a custom stand. Very good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Snuff Bottles : Pre 1837 VR item #1194827 (stock #1-0727)
Very old agate snuff bottle with of beige color with nice white inclusions in some areas. Silvered bronze stopper with large turquoise inlay, copper spoon. China, early 19th century, maybe earlier. Height (without stopper): 2 6/16" (5,8 cm). Very good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1837 VR item #923154 (stock #G0113)
A beautiful 18/19th C. Chinese blue & white porcelain jar with "Double Happiness" Chinese character motif lamp. With the orignal lid. In excellent condition, but only one lighting is working. H: 20" to top. Sold to Germany
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre 1837 VR item #1410800 (stock #1227)
Chinese Qing dynasty bronze censer or incense burner. 14,5 cm body diameter. Good conditions except has been washed.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Metalwork : Pre 1837 VR item #1489992 (stock #1-1433)
Fine rectangular lime box made of bronze, decorated with numerous silver inserts representing floral and geometric designs. Inside the box are four compartments with their lids, also decorated with silver inserts showing stylised flowers. Philippines archipelago, Mindanao island, early 19th century. Dimensions: length: 9.3 cm, height: 6.1 cm. Slight abrasion due to age, otherwise very good condition. Provenance: Acquired in Luzon island in 1978.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : European Medieval : Pre 1837 VR item #1491667
A lovely finial of an Eagles head, European, Gothic style, renaissance, c. 16th. century or earlier, mounted as a part of an attractive double iron coat hook and plate, dated 1823.

The substantial finial still with remnants of old gilt and the iron coat hook, finely dated and initialized in the late 18th. century manor. A nice marriage, probably made in the late 18th.-early 19th. century.

Size: The finial measure c. 11 cm. in length. The coathook measure 24,5 cm. in length...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Sculpture : Pre 1837 VR item #1397993 (stock #1-1144)
Statue of Kuan Yin, the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy, In formal attire, wearing a diadem, sitting cross-legged, her hands in praying posture. Wood, with remnants of polychrome coloring. China, 19th century or earlier. Height: 22.7 cm. Abrasion due to age, otherwise good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1837 VR item #761240 (stock #0171)
Fine Large Edo Period Japanese Tobacco Pipe (Kiseru) from the collection of a renowned author on and collector of Asian art. This imposing, oversized pipe of bamboo and bronze with its striking phoenix would have been smoked by a man of prestige, and the effect would have been quite intimidating. Acquired in Kyoto in 1985 by a renowned author on and collector of Asian art. 9 5/8 inches, 24.5 cm long. Very Good Condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Snuff Bottles : Pre 1837 VR item #1438561 (stock #270)

This is a spectacular Famille Noire Glazed Molded Porcelain Snuff Bottle of Bulbous Pear form, with a green ruyi band decorated straight neck, a white glazed mouth, and a concave recessed oval footing. The bottle is decorated on both sides with vases that contain the flowers of the four seasons: winter: plum blossoms; spring: peony; summer: lotus or orquid, and autumn: chrysanthemum, dressed in a variety of colors where green is the dominating palette, set atop an opaque black background....

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1837 VR item #1417396 (stock #BZ06R082)
A beautiful Chinese Qing dynasty underglaze blue and white figure of a mother holding her baby. Ht. 20cm. Condition: no chip, no restore, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platform, please ask before ordering.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1837 VR item #1317596
This is a child kimono of the Tohoku district of Edo period. This is Tsutsugaki where a face is very sharp. And it is very impressive with lining dyed in Akane. Generally, the dyeing madder-red was said to have been cut off early in the Edo era, but the dyeing madder-red was slightly handed down in the Hanawa area of the Akita area. And this lining was left. This cotton is spun by hand very much by Folky. This is original form. As for this, a face is upper Tsutsugaki. And natural madder without ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Pre 1837 VR item #1196003 (stock #2560)
A large porcelain Jubaku consisting of four tiered containers with cover decorated with a karakusa ground in yellow and green enamels inset with auspicious figures of Chinese boys, karako, and reserves containing Peonies and rocks, traditional symbols of the arrival of Spring. These jubako was used specifically during the New Year festival. The containers measure approximately 25cm high and 18.5cm in diameter and weighs 2.810kg in total weight. Shipping at Cost.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Dolls : Pre 1837 VR item #775371 (stock #R229)
A wonderful large Edo Period Gosho Ningyo of Urashimataro. A delightful, playful rendering of this timeless theme. These type of Palace Dolls are usually smaller. This charming example is a unique, wonderful form from all angles. He is wearing an embroidered cap and bib and has a highly burnished finished gofun pigment. 12h x 11w inches, 30.h x 28w cm. Excellent Condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1837 VR item #1398566
This is a children's kimono used in Kyoto during the Edo period. This is depicted in Tsutsugaki. This is exactly the bold expression only Tsutsugaki has. It is the carps, waves and rocks, movements are boldly expressed in Tsutsugaki. It is a three-dimensional expression. It has a sharp color. This is expressed in high quality natural indigo and is impressive. It has four pinholes and a few slight stains, but it does not stand out. Size length 92 cm 36.2 inch width 88 cm 34.6 inch
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1837 VR item #1209989 (stock #0822)
Qing 18th century blue and white buffalo doll water droper. this item is similar item found from Tek Sing cargo. very good conditions. 8,5cm wide. 3cm high.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1837 VR item #1301012 (stock #67)
This is an Early 19th century Netsuke depicting a Shishi trying to climb over a huge smooth ball, with a fierce look, and menacing teeth. The mane of long and pointed hair strands, the bushy tail held straight up, and engraved sunbursts suggesting hair tufts. Variably patinated, in some areas darker than others. Silky smooth to the touch. Wonderful large uneven himotoshi, common of netsuke from the Early Edo period of Japan. Netsuke measures 0.98 inches (2.5cm) wide, 1.75 inches (4.5cm) lo...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Ivory : Pre 1837 VR item #948690 (stock #lot648)
Description: An ivory brushrest was in a fine look.
Depicting the mountain view and a monk-like figure which were in characteristic simple form of early Qing periods, the ivory piece was well rendered by affluent carving skills.
The enduring old and warm patina was preserved on the surface when darken adhesives were kept in the crevices due to age.
It was kept in a perfect condition and was fitted with a later made wood stand.

Date: Late Ming to Early Qing periods, 16th/17th ce...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1837 VR item #1475367
This is a Bakumatsu item. This hemp Tsutsugaki Noren was used by merchants who handled horses, which was an important means of transportation from the end of the Edo period to the Meiji period. This Noren was used in front of the eaves, so it has some discoloration and light stains, but it has been carefully stored. The items are very rare and very valuable. The letters of "Otsu Higashimachi" are the letters of a spell to ward off horse plagues. The "Hannya" mask expresses the wrath of Bato Kan...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1837 VR item #858313 (stock #305)
A large, heavily potted, "Diving Dragon" dish depicting an angular stylized dragon amongst clouds in pursuit of a flaming pearl. The design originated in more conventional form in the early 18th Century during the reign of the Yongzheng emperor (1723-1735) but this item was made later during the reign of the Jiaqing emperor (1796 - 1820). Similar dishes were salvaged from the wreck of the Diana which sank in 1816. Condition - there are two hairlines - 3cm (1.2 inch) and 4cm (1.5inch)- running fr...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pottery : Pre 1837 VR item #1250497 (stock #G0706)
An early Qing dynasty Chinese Yixing teapot, decorated with hand painted enameled dragon in good condition (with normal wear).Signed. W:20cm H:14cm
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1837 VR item #1441965 (stock #1-1248)
Embossed gilt copper plate, with fine details, representing a snarling snow lion, standing. Two small copper rivets above the back of the lion. Tibet, early 19th century, maybe earlier. Height: 7 cm. Length: 8.3 cm. The plate is nicely mounted on a custom wood stand. Very good condition. Collected in Nepal in 1978.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1837 VR item #1127146 (stock #G0529)
A beautiful old Chinese nephrite jade boy figure with China government export red seal. It purchased in China 80s from friendship store. H:5cm
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Swords and Related : Pre 1837 VR item #1135884 (stock #1-0684)
Small tsuba (probably meant for a wakizashi), with a decoration in rief of a bird flying over waves. Eroded and oxidized iron. Japan, mid Edo period. Height: 2 11/16" (6,7 cm). Very good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1837 VR item #1459434 (stock #1-1299)
One point vajra, which belonged to a lower rank Buddhist lama. Bronze, with two old textile wrappings to protect fingers against the power of the thunderbolt. Tibet, early 19th century. Length: 21.5 cm. Abrasion due to great age, otherwise very good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Devotional Objects : Pre 1837 VR item #1091361
A Japanese carved and lacquered wood figure of a Buddhist Guardian. (Originally part of a small scale group comprised of at least a central figure and pair of acolytes.) Up to 12 such guardian figures are possible in a temple grouping. Condition is good and presentable with one small loss of wood to one sleeve and some minor lacquer losses. Missing are a nimbus and possibly an ornament atop the helmet. Height: 9 3/8 inch (23.8cm) including a 3/16 (1.9cm) inch high base to which it is affixed.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Devotional Objects : Pre 1837 VR item #1195405
A large standing esoteric protector deity known as Gozanze Myoo. The piece has darkened from the smoke of the goma offerings done for the image. The statue is posed doing the Gozanze mudra, which is the mudra of subjugation. Gozanze Myoo's name literally means the vanquisher of the three realms, where this myoo destroys foolishness and anger. Age: Edo Period (c1800). Size: height 38.5" width 12.25" length 18.5"
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1837 VR item #1466015
Kuro Hirosawa (1772-1840) Shino ware Chawan for tea ceremony with appraisal box. The name "Kuro" is carved near the foot ring.

Kuro Hirosawa was a samurai of Nagoya clan and a potter in the late Edo period. He enjoyed the tea ceremony and made tea utensils of Ko-Seto, Shino, Karatsu style in his free time. His works have a unique appearance and often called Kuro ware.

Shino pottery is produced in today's Gifu prefecture since 16th century and it is distinguished by thick...