An antique Japanese Choba Tansu (merchant Chest) made of Hinoki (Cypress), Kirinoki (Paulownia) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. Original Shunkei Nuri (lacquer) on the front with a wiped lacquer technique on the top and sides which accentuates the beautiful grain pattern of the woods. The backs of all the drawers were made using very thick wood. The hand made iron hardware is also original including the stylized Gumbai handles and the bronze sliding door handles...

An antique Japanese 3 section Kimono Biraki Isho Tansu (stacking chest on chest with hinged doors) constructed entirely of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. Hinged doors open to 3 removable kimono trays. Spacious storage behind the sliding doors in the top section with 3 additional side by side storage drawers. Bottom section has 2 large drawers for additional storage space. Each section can be separated for use in different rooms of the home...

Antique Chinese hardwood ruyi scepter, naturalistically carved in the gnarled form of a lingzhi mushroom. A ruyi (meaning "as desired" or "as you wish" in Chinese) is a symbol of power and good fortune. Larger ruyi were held by nobility as scepters, smaller ruyi acted as a talisman...

Antique Japanese small bronze door latch in the form of a rabbit. The rabbit sits on a section of hollowed out log. The log is patinated green and the rabbit, a deep orange. With signed tomobako.

Age: Taisho/Showa Period (circa early 1900's)

Dimensions: 1 1/4" high x 2 1/8" long x 1 1/4" wide

A very rare blue and white tripod censer standing on three legs, well balance potted with two straight ears, surrounded to the neck with six emblems mark. The body with the design of three friends of winter, these are the bamboo, prunus and plum blossom and one Fungus scroll such known as Ruyi. Ming Dynasty 15th century possibly Interregnum period Thianshun to Early Chenghua period. Found at Kalimantan Island Indonesia...

An early celadon ewer with small crackled glaze to entire body, covered with a deep green glazed. Base with spurs mark and glazed. Northern Song Dynasty possibly earlier. Condition is very good, no any chip, no any crack and free from any restoration. Found at Java Island. Height: 14,5 cm.

Antique Japanese wooden bowl carved in the form of a wide lotus leaves. On the inside of the bowl, a frog with turquoise eye climbs the stalk of a lotus blossom. Two more frogs cling to curling leafy edges. The underside of the bowl is carved like the underside of a lotus leaf including it's spiraling stalk.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 12 1/4" wide diameter x 3 1/4" high

A fabulous and rare Jiajing/Wanli kraak plate, made for the Japanese market. Plate with flattened barbed slightly upright everted rim painted with a figure on a bridge to an island, Crossing a bridge towards a house beneath overhanging tree from rockwork...

A rare find of Longquan celadon dish with finely potted, decorated with a small unglazed biscuit turtle firing to be reddish tone, covered overall with olive green glazed under crackle glaze. Condition is very good with no any restoration, no any chip and no crack as well. Southern Song Dynasty Longquan ware. Diameter: 13 cm and Height: 4 cm.

A fine Chinese Tnag dynasty pottery tomb guardian. Ht. 31cm. Condition: no restore, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please ask before ordering.

A beautiful Chinese Tang dynasty tomb guardian with 2 large deer horns, ox ears, wings and original red paint on its lip. Ht. 38cm. Condition: one horn broken and reattached, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please ask before ordering.

Extremely rare Japanese antique usagi (rabbit or hare) mask for a Noh performance. Carved of wood and covered with gofun, a raised paste made from ground oyster shells. The surface of the usagi mask is carefully textured so that every hair is visible and some areas are polished from wear. The eyes of the hare are a pink color, similar to those of an albino snow rabbit.

Usagi is the creature most closely associated with the moon...

Japanese Antique Gold Enamel Kinrande Bowl made by XII Eiraku Zengoro (1823–1896) with Phoenix Motif and Exquisite Gold Kintsugi Repair The bowl has a cobalt blue signature of the potter translated as "Made by Eiraku in Great Japan" XII Eiraku Zengoro (1823–1896) belongs to one of the most influential Kutani pottery family in Kyoto in 19 century. He became the head of the family in 1843 at the age of 20 with the name Wazen after retirement of his father Hozen...

This outstanding Olmec jade standing figure is 5 3/4" long. The jade is high quality and opaque. There is no restoration or repair. Very rare and beautiful. It has excellent provenance and comes with a COA from Bill Breckinridge. There are many modern fakes on the market of Olmec standing figures. If it does not come with a COA from a reputable authenticator and is low priced, it is most likely fake. The last picture is for size reference only. This sale is only for the one piece pictured...

A small bronze figure of a rat. Qianlong period ( 1736 - 1795 ) L : 9,4 cm...

An antique Japanese Choba Tansu (merchant chest) made of a rare Keyaki root burl (Zelkova Tamo), Kirinoki (Paulownia), and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hardware including Gumbai drawer pulls and sliding door handles featuring a gold inlay flying dragon amongst the sea and clouds. Multiple merchant drawers are hidden behind the sliding doors with an open space storage area where merchant books and records were stored...

A delicately cast miniature statue of a Buddhist monk, standing on a circular base, holding his robe with both hands. Gilt bronze. China, Tang Dynasty period. Height: 66 mm. The statue is nicely mounted on a custom plexi stand. Very good condition.

Diameter approximately 16.5 cm. There are some hairlines.

Diameter approximately 17 cm. There is a hairline at the bowl. There are some hairline at the cover. There is a soft chip at the cover. More pictures are available.

Beautiful Chinese fragment of a dragon robe, Kangxi period, Qing dynasty. Decorated with 3 five-clawed dragons. A front faced dragon located at the chest area while the other two dragons holding fire pearl looking upward and flying above the sea waves. The last enlargement illustrates the relevant piece at its original appearance. P.S. in 2012 or 2013, a similar fragment with only the lower half part sold at USD 11,000. Dimensions: 130 x 62cm. Condition: excellent unless the sign of trimming to...

Meiji period (1868-1912) Antique Japanese Pink Raku Ware Tea Bowl Chawan with Poetry. The bowl bears Ryosen mark which can be attributed to Ryōsen-ji Buddhist temple in the city of Shimoda, Japan. Ryosen temple is noteworthy as the location of the signing ceremony for the Treaty of Amity and Commerce between the Tokugawa shogunate of Japan and the United States of America on July 29, 1858. Raku pottery is traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremony since as early as the 16th century. S...

Diameter approximately 13.5 cm. There is a hair line at the cover, only 1 cm. There are 2 soft chips at the covers. More pictures are available. In good condition.

Diameter approximately 38 cm. In good condition.

Diameter approximately 38 cm. Some very soft chips at the rim and base. In good condition.

Antique Chinese large 12-panel Coromandel screen with sweeping scene of palace life. Inside the palace the emperor attends to royal business while he and other noblemen are waited on. To the far left, the empress sits in her pavilion while court ladies attend her and children play in the gardens. Outside the palace walls on the far right, a procession and military exercises are observed by noblemen. All around the palace scene, are mountain landscapes and reserves depicting animals of all...

A two section antique Japanese Isho Biraki Tansu (stacked clothes chest with hinged doors) made entirely of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. Original bronze hardware and a center Kuwanoki (Mulberry) wood door decorative overlap. Very well constructed with thick wood, straight dovetail joinery and hardened wooden nails. The doors open to four removable kimono trays.

Originally used for kimono and clothes storage, the classic design works well in any home decor. It functions as a clothes dres...

A classic Chinese Liao dynasty green glaze pottery flask. Ht. 24cm. Condition: small chips to mouth rim and the top edge, 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.

Chinese antique 8-panel Coromandel screen depicting palace scenes of noble men and women. In one pavilion on the far right, a group of courtiers sit at a table and enjoy a game. In the central pavilion, a emperor or high nobleman sits on his throne. Two young servants stand behind him with large fans. Behind them is a large painted screen of mountains. Beautiful ladies dance and pay music for his entertainment. To the far left, the noble wife or empress sits on her throne and is attend...

This is an awesome Eisho Era Signed and Date Long Wakisashi (Almost Katana length) Sword in Shirasaya fitting, made by SADAHIRO 貞弘 (1505 -1521) Eisho, Muromachi Period, Iwami Province, Japan. SADAHIRO 貞弘, as listed in page 99 of the Index of Japanese Swordsmiths by Markus Sesko, and shown as SA 23 in "Japanese Swordsmiths by W. M. Hawley. The sword's nakago has been marked with the Swordsmith's signature) 備中國住貞弘 (Bichu koku ju SADAHIRO), on the right side of the blade, and...

This is an awesome Gunto Imperial Japan Military Katana Sword in Black Koshirae fitting, made during the Showa period (1926-1989), by the Gunto swordsmith KANEHARU 兼玄: (Index of Japanese Swordsmiths by Markus Sesko), from the Seki School (Modern Japanese Swords and Swordsmiths, by Leon and Hiropo Kapp). The sword's nakago has been marked as shown in the photos. The blade has a bright and clean polish, and it is in excellent condition. It has no flaws, other than a very tiny sumi-gomori ...

Furoshiki (wrapping cloth) made of hand-spun cotton and vegetable indigo dyed. The crest is hand-drawn by tsutsugaki technique. It has sashiko on the four corners. In excellent condition except for a cut (1cm) in the crest. The second half of the 19th century. 135cm x 137cm

A Fine Korean White Slip Inlaid with Chrysanthemums Oil Bottle-13th C.: Korea, Koryo dynasty, 13th century. The flattened globular sharply tapering to a raised ring foot, and sloping to a narrow neck with everted cup-shaped mouth decorated in inlaid with white slip with chrysanthemum floral heads between a double circular ring, applied with a grey celadon glaze overall. It’s in good condition, it measures 7.8cm d. x 4cm h.

An antique Japanese Ranma (transom) that was highly detailed and hand carved out of Akita Suginoki (Cryptomeria from the Akita region) with a Hinoki (Cypress) frame. It features a landscaped Shinto shrine grounds complete with the shrine complex, pine trees, clouds, a Torii gate, a Pagoda, and a beautiful footbridge. The image is carved on both sides to show the front and back of the complex.

The Ranma was used in Japan typically above the Fusuma sliding doors between rooms to provide...

Antique Japanese lacquer box for incense. Decorated with scenes of flying geese over gently swirling water and marsh grasses in maki-e lacquer on a black lacquer ground. On the reverse side, pheasants and chicks peck among flowers. The interior of the box is fitted with a separate tray decorated with seven children playing with three dogs in maki-e and color lacquer on a black ground. The tray stands on 4 small feet and the sides are decorated with tiny scrolling vines and butterflies. The ...

An antique Japanese Gifu Mizuya Tansu (kitchen chest from the Gifu region of Japan) made of Hinoki (Cypress), Kaki (Persimmon) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. All original bronze hardware including the Warabite handles and the incised decorative sliding door handles. Mortise and tenon joinery with horizontal side supports and sliding doors with Persimmon runners for strength and aesthetic beauty.

Upper display open shelf unit used to showcase seasonal decor if guests were present or ...

A fine Arita Export gourd-shaped bottle decorated in Chinese Transitional taste. Arita 1660 – 1680.

The enjoyment of nature.

The Catalogue of the Shibata Collection exhibits two similar bottles.

Another, a 39.8 cm tall example is illustrated in ‘Fine & Curious Japanese Export Porcelains in Dutch Collections’. Hotei Pub. 2003. In this the author, Professor Jorg, informs us that although large gourd vases are relatively common, smaller examples are much more rare. ...

An attractive globular Satsuma vase by Hosai, late 19th century. The vase is decorated with three family crests, including the Paulownia of the Toyotomi clan, the Hollyhock leaves of the Tokugawa shoguns and the cross of the Shimazu clan who ruled over Satsuma, Ōsumi and Hyūga.

Within the foot-rim can be found the gold mark ‘Satsuma Hosai’ and a Shimazu mon in white enamel. Hosai worked towards the end of the 19th century and his work is represented in the NSW Museum in Australi...

Ayutthaya period small gilded bronze Buddha on throne. Cast in two parts. H. 15 cm. Condition: expected age wear, very good patina, minor damage to the footrim of the throne.

A well-painted thangka dating to the 19th century depicting Vajrapani. The painting measures 9" X 10" and has been sewn down onto a black silk backing (original). Free of any restoration, damage, or repainting. A fine example of this iconic Buddhist image.

Japanese silver teapot with a jade ring lid. Description & size: 10.5 cm height x 9 cm wide (4.2 in x 3.6 in) Weight: 154 gram Circa: Meiji Period, early 20th Century Production: Handcrafted & forged in a personal silver teapot with a jade ring lid finial. Signed

A fine Chinese Northern Song dynasty Yaozhou black glaze bowl. Dia. 15.5cm. Condition: no chip, no restore, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please ask before ordering.

Chinese cloisonné and bronze figure of a standing cockerel. Flourishes of elaborate plumage are decorated with scrolling vines and tiny circles of colorful enamel on a turquoise blue ground. The feet of the rooster are connected to the lid of an oval shaped box which is decorated to match the cloisonné on the body of the rooster.

Age: Circa 1900.

Dimensions: 9" high x 6 1/2" long x 4" wide

Antique Japanese bronze vase molded with a pair of phoenixes in flight. Signed on the bottom. Also called hou-ou, the pair of mythical birds together are often symbols of fidelity but also represent fire, sun and justice. When used in reference to the imperial household, the phoenix represents the empress.

Age: Taisho Period (1912-1926)

Dimensions: 13" high x 8 1/2" wide

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. This screen was intended to be used ...

Low rectangular Korean Inlaid table depicting a swirling 4-toed dragon with gold swirling inlaid whimsical clouds. Overall very good condition consistent with age. Brown lacquer over card wood body.
It was said that whoever could wield the yeouiju was blessed with the abilities of omnipotence and creation at will, and that only four-toed dragons (who had thumbs with which to hold the orbs) were both wise and powerful enough to wield these orbs, as opposed to the lesser, three-toed d...

This is an antique Japanese 3 section Isho Biraki Tansu (kimono storage chest with hinged doors) made of Kirinoki (Paulownia) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. Top section has a split level shelf behind the sliding doors with three small side by side drawers below the doors. Three removable kimono storage shelves hide behind the hinged doors on the center section while the bottom section has large spacious drawers. There are inset exposed side handles on the bottom and center sections that se...

An incredible original and rare 16th Century Gagaku Karasu Tengu ritual mask dating from the Muromachi period in Japan. Hand carved out of a single piece of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. Finished in its original black lacquer, the extremely old reddish pigment is still visible. Well carved with nice detailing, the Karasu (crow bird) is depicted with a round food offering in its beak. The scalp shows holes where there were originally long hair strands that have since worn away due to the age of t...

This extraordinary vase is a truly Japanese expression of a classical Chinese form. Fashioned after cylindrical Song Dynasty pieces that are thought to have been introduced in the 9th century from Syria, the handles are of Chinese origin and represent the mythical "Chiwen" (Shichihoko in Japanese). This deity, typically depicted with the body of a carp, the head of a tiger, and the scales of a dragon, is believed to be a bringer of rain and a protector against fire. The outer ring of the foot is...

Chinese bronze censer or incense burner with Xuande mark. Qing dynasty.12,2 mouth rim diameter. 16,5 cm wide. 8 cm high. Good conditions.

Chinese Song dynasty Celadon bowl, 8,7 cm diameter. Has two small chipped at the rim. Free from any repair.

Ming dynasty 16th century plate with over glaze enamel phoenix and flower motif, good condition please see picture for detail, size: 20 cm diameter.

Fine oil lamp made of steatite, carved into the shape of a bird, with floral and geometric relief decor on the sides. Bactrian Civilisation, Ca. 2nd century B.C. Length: 16.5 cm. Height: 6.3 cm. Tiny chips, otherwise very good condition.

This well-painted 19th century thangka depicts a three-headed tantric "Heruka" in "yab-yum" with his shakti. The figure is probably Vajrakila heruka, although I leave it to the more knowledgeable ones among you to decide the identity. The painting measures 10" X 13" and is free of any restoration or re-painting. In need of a cleaning.

Late Ming Early Qing Dynasty Chinese Blanc de Chine (Dehua) Porcelain Tripod Censer The elegant cylindrical body is encircled by four sets of raised double bow-string bands. The censer is supported on three carved floral-shaped feet, and is gently covered overall with a blanc-de-chine glaze with an exception of the interior and base unglazed. Size: 8.1 cm tall, 12.4 cm long, 11.5 cm wide. Condition: Excellent.

17C/18C Chinese Kangxi Blue and White Porcelain Charger w Silver Handle The charger is depicted in under-glazed blue with a scene from traditional Chinese opera “Romance of the Western Chamber” which is one of the most famous Chinese dramatic works; the rim with a series of lozenge patterns, mounted with a later-added silver handle; the reverse is decorated with two scrolls of flowers. Size: 24.5 cm diam. 3 cm deep. Condition: Good.

Japanese Gold Lacquer Writing Box Suzuribako The box is traditionally made of lacquered wood and is used to hold an inkstone and a water-dropper. Square with round corners, finely decorated in gold hiramaki-e, takamaki-e and kirikane with a landscape scene of trees, houses, hills and clouds; fitted with a slate inkstone and a removable water dropper. Size: 23.6 cm long, 20.4 cm wide, 4.3 cm deep. Condition: cracks on the bottom edge.

19C Meiji period Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase The long necked form spreading to a flat oval body, decorated with patterns of chrysanthemum, foliage and stem; the reverse with three butterflies. Size: 14.5 tall, 9 cm wide. Condition: Excellent.

18C Chinese Yongzheng Export Iron Red Boy Goat Cup and Saucer The cup and saucer are painted in iron red heightened with gilt. The flower-shaped saucer and cup are decorated with a boy playing with goats opposite a prunus branch and rockwork. The center of the cup is painted with a flower symbol. Size: Cup: 8.4 diam. 3.9 cm tall Saucer: 12.8 cm diam. Condition: Several hairlines on the saucer shown in the pictures. Cup in excellent condition.

18C Chinese Yongzheng Export Iron Red Boy Goat Porcelain Cup and Saucer The cup and saucer are painted in iron red heightened with gilt. The flower-shaped saucer is decorated with a boy playing with three goats opposite a prunus branch and rockwork. The cup is decorated with a boy and a lady who are working joyfully. The center of the cup is painted with a flower symbol. Size: Cup: 6.7 cm diam. 3.2 cm tall Saucer: 10.5 cm diam. Condition: Excellent. Typical surface wear.

17C/18C Chinese Kangxi Export Famille Verte Phenix Floral Dish Plate The deep round plate painted in famille verte enamels heightened with gilt, depicting a phenix flying above a blooming prunus branch, the deep cavetto painted with scrolls of prunus, the rim with chrysanthemum half flower heads, alternating with cartouches of fish and shrimp; the reverse with a series of lozenge patterns, four scrolls of prunus, and double blue lines, smaller double blue circles at the base. “Although m...