1900's Chinese Blue Silk Embroidery Lady's Robe with Forbidden Stitches & Flower

It is 51.6 inches (131 cm) from sleeve to sleeve, 27.95 inches (71 cm) armpit to armpit, and 36.6 inches (93 cm) collar to hem.

It has tears, loose, pulling, and missing threads, split seams, stains, frayed silk, wears, and discoloration (as seen in the photos).

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Kawaguchi Bunzaemon Basse Taille Silver Vase Marked, circa 1900's

It is 8.5 inches (21.5 cm) tall by 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) wide.

It has black spots at the enamel, a small spot of tarnished enamel underneath the opening with enamel cracks, and surface wears and scratches. It also has tarnished metal and dents at the metal's bottom's rim (as seen in the photos).

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Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Kutani Bat Ears Welcome Cat Maneki Neko

It is 9 inches (22.86 cm) tall by 5 inches (12.7 cm) wide. It is 2.9 Lb.

It has rubbing of gold and paint, dark spots, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1920's Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Scholar Ink Box with Grasshopper Marked

It is 0.98 inch (2.5 cm) tall by 2.7 inches (6.75 cm) wide. It is 85 gram.

It has minor skip glazes, stains and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Extremely rare Sage jubako in wood covered with basketry applied with flowers and plants in lacquer, gesso, mother-of-pearl and pewter (or lead). The box is composed of several stacked parts. The interior is lacquered in red. In the top compartment there are two Chinese characters which are perhaps an artist's signature. Underneath one can see the weft of a strong lacquered fabric ensuring a good solidity...

Old (1920's) Chinese Kingfisher Feather Hairpin with Bat & Fish

It is 4.4 inches (11.2 cm) long by 7 inches (18 cm) wide. It is 11.27 gram.

It has missing feathers, bents at the wire, tarnished metal, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Dragon candlestick in bronze forming crucifix. Japan edo. This cruciform shape is unknown in Japanese art. I think it is a household crucifix for a Japanese Christian family who would have liked to have a discreet crucufix in their house. A non-Christian visitor would never have suspected that this three-candle dragon was a representation of Christ on the cross...

A copper "gau" prayer box, the lid with chased Kalachakra mantra. Inside a fine "tsakli" painting on canvas in colors and gold, depicting the deity "Green Tara", sitting on a lotus throne. The fitted tsakli is removable and with no inscription on the backside. Condition: painting little rubbed, gau interior with some verdigris. Dimension: gau: 9.5 x 11.3 x 3.2 cm, height tsakli: c. 8.5 cm.

An antique Japanese merchant chest called Choba Tsukue made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. Two drawers used for the storage of an inkstone and brushes as well as paper for writing transaction records and receipts. The drawer interiors have minor ink stains which is a testament to its usage and function.

Age: Taisho Period (1912-1920)

Dimensions: 40" Wide by 13 1/4" High by 16 5/8" Deep

An antique Japanese Nihon Matsu Kasane Tansu (stacking chest on chest) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. Original Urushi lacquer finish and hand forged iron hardware which includes the Warabite handles, the lock plates with auspicious symbols, and the pine and plum Atari handle back stops. The symbols on the locks feature the traveler's cape and hat, the lucky treasure bag and the lucky fortune mallet...

An antique Japanese Chobako (small merchant chest) made of Keyaki Burl (Zelkova) and Kirinoki (Paulownia) woods. Original and beautiful transparent Urushi lacquer finish showcases the underlying magnificent wood grain. Hand forged iron hardware including the Kakute handles on the 2 large drawers and the Hirute handle on the small security drawer. Minor sumi ink stains in the upper right drawer suggests that an inkstone and brushes were stored there for writing store records and receipts...

Heirloom wedding blanket cover from the tiny Maonan ethnic minority of Guangxi, China. First half of the 20th century-made with natural undyed local cotton with the pattern with made from floss silk supplementary brocade weft symbols of phoenix, flowers and butterflies, and is in perfect condition with no holes or tears. Some of the more brightly colored purple aniline dyed silk threads have been rewoven into the patterns probably within the last 40 years but are certainly not new...

An antique 3 section stacking Isho Biraki Tansu (Kimono chest with removable storage trays) made entirely of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. Constructed using dovetail Japanese joinery and hardened wooden nails. Original nickel plated hardware with Chrysanthemum designed lock plates and angled Warabite handles...

An antique Japanese rare Tanuki (badger dog) that originates from the famous kiln region of Shigaraki, Japan. It was made in an Oribe glaze and it is shown holding a sake bottle in its right hand and a burl wood walking staff in its left hand. It is artist signed on the back.

The Tanuki is a shape shifter turning into various objects or people causing it to get into mischief and often comical adventures. There are many childhood Japanese stories surrounding this creature often used to ...

Antique Japanese bush holder made of ceramic with highly raised scenes of fu-dogs, one glazed a buff color, the other blue. They stand with characteristic whimsical expressions on mossy rocks out of which bloom large peony flowers in white and pale pink. There are 5 holes in the top for brushes.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 4 3/4" high x 5 1/2" long x 2 5/8" wide

Chinese antique porcelain bowl. Decorated with colorful fruit on a blossoming vine visited by two large butterflies and a pair of bats. The inside of the bowl has a delicate central medallion of a flower surrounded by leaves. The underside is painted with Tongzhi Nian Zhi mark.

Age: Qing Dynasty, Tongzhi (1862-1874)

Dimensions: 2 3/4" high x 6 7/8" wide

Very long strand of made in Boshan, Shandong Province, Chinese wound glass trade beads 114cm/48in. Average D: 7mm/.25in. These were acquired in Northern Thailand in the 1980s, these should date to 1950 or earlier, the opaque white beads in the strand are Qing Dynasty. This type of bead was widely traded throughout Southeast Asia for centuries and amongst the Akha people considered to be heirlooms. Free shipping via Hong registered airmail. Great for bead designers.

Japanese antique indigo dye shubori (Tie-dye)cotton child kimono.There is a light stain, but there is no damage and it is in good condition. size::Size:Length:68cm(26.7inch) / Cuff to cuff, across the back:70cm (27.5inch)

19th century Chinese rock crystal seal made out of a natural polished crystal in a shape of a tall and narrow mountain peak characteristic of Southern China. The impression of the seal is shown on the first photo (image is flipped left to right to present the image as it will actually print on paper). Very beautiful stone with few natural features by the bottom, excellent quality carving of 2 raised characters, very fine polish to the surface, traces of red seal paste in the grooves. Very good o...

It is a Tattered boro noragi of indigo dyed hemp that is very charming in the Meiji era.It can be enjoyed wearing both sides.Size:Length:88cm (34.64inch) Cuff to cuff, across the back: 97cm(38.18inch)

It is kasuri ikat ramie choma kimono of the original indigo dyed of the meiji era. It is in very good condition with no stains or damage. It is a very auspicious pattern of pine, bamboo, plum and fan.Size:Length:142cm (55.9inch) / Cuff to cuff, across the back: 126cm ( 49.6inch)

Height: 14.5 cm (5.8 in)
Width: 5.4 cm (2.2 in)
Depth: 3.2 cm (1.4 in)

Japanese okimono of Benzaiten carrying her biwa; natural material; fine carving; signed to the base; good condition

A very rare Japanese lacquer cabinet made for the Dutch export. The quality of this model is very good and surpasses the usual cabinets of this period. The landscape decorations are very finely and artistically painted, notably the trees whose foliage is swayed by the wind. The frames of the panels are painted in the honeycomb style which requires a lot of work and precision and can only be found on high quality lacquers, to my knowledge there are only 2 other known "honeycomb" models of which I...

A nice little bronze figurine of the 4-armed Vishnu-Vasudeva-Nārāyaṇa, Cambodian, Angkor period, late 11th.-12th. Cent. AD

Great patina and details.

Size: 78 mm.

Here mounted on a Ancient near eastern macehead for the pictures only.

Condition: Choice, loss to one lower arm, othervise superb. Fine metal!

Ex. Danish/Swedish private Collections, since the 1970s

An attractive Indian or Nepalese Hindu Godess, ca. 18th. century.

She is mounted on a round Lotus base and doing a beautiful pose turning to the extreme left with her upper body. Clad in a thin veil around her hips and othervise naked but for jevellery and crown. With large youthful breast with erotic charm and appeal.

Lovely chestnut / mahogany patina with preserved residues of pigment in the devices.

Size: 14,4 cm.

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A lovely detailed brass figure of Ganesha. South-Indian, perhaps Tamil Nadu, 17th.-18th. century.

He is standing on a round lotus base on stout legs and with a high headdress, 4 arms with attributes, pot belly and pecular crescentic ears.

Size: 20 cm. tall. and 14 cm. wide, weiging ca. 950 grams.

Ex. Danish Private Collection.

A jewel, reliquary pendant. The receptacle is silver embossed, the cover is copper with mercury gilding embossed decoration of Buddhist emblems. A coral bead is set in the center. A ring is provided for a suspension cord. The part opposite this ring is a hollow cylinder. It is possible that there was another mobile part now lost? However I do not see any wear that a moving part would have necessarily left traces and the jewel is well balanced so. There is a 925 hallmark which must be the silver ...

A nice Chinese Five Dynasties Xing ware white glaze dish with yubi base. Dia. 12.8cm. 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 fine Chinese Ming dynasty tea dust glaze pot. Dia. 30cm. 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 small Imari porcelain teapot of rectangular form with an arch-shaped handle ending in a blossom. Beautifully decorated with a hare and a dragon in a cartouche between flowery motifs in iron red, green, yellow and gold, the top with auspicious longevity characters in underglaze blue. The flat base without glaze. Condition: fine, only the knob of the lid with a tiny loss. Dimension: c. 14.6 cm high, 12.5 cm long.

Large painting of the Taj Mahal with reflections. Estimated to be mid 19th century. Painted on bone. 12.5x8.5 cm. Pencil inscriptions on rev34/3. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.

A sweetmeat dish consisting of 1 central hexagonal dish surrounded by 6 fan-shaped dishes. Each dish has a straight side and is decorated in the center with one of the seven gods of good fortune, shichifukujin in overglaze enamels and gold on cream colored stoneware. The central dish holds the image of the only female member of the shichifukujin: Benzaiten.

The central dish is signed on the back Gyokuzan in a red and gold cartouche. The other six dishes are marked Gyokuzan in red and each...

17th Century Chinese Gilt Bronze Buddha Immortal

It is 11 inches (28 cm) tall by 3.9 inches (10 cm) wide. It is 1542 gram.

It has minor rubbing of gold, casting chips and hole at the at the base and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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19th Century Chinese Thick Apple Green Jadeite Carved Belt Buckle with Dragon

The belt buckle is 0.5 inch (1.22 cm) tall by 2.4 inches (6 cm) wide and 2 inches (5 cm) in length. It is 77.9 gram.

It has inclusions, flea bite chips, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Miniature amulet representing Buddha (probably Amitayus, holding the nectar of immortality on his lap), sitting cross-legged on two tigers. The presence of the two tigers is a very unusual and rare image of the Buddha. A loop, for attachment to a necklace, is on its top. Bronze, with encrusted green patina. Gandhara Civilisation, 1st to 5th century. Height: 4.1 cm. Good condition.

A beautiful BENJARONG (BENCHARONG) BOWL specially commissioned in China for the SIAMESE ROYALTY AND NOBILITY, depicting mythological Kinaree Angels and Norasingh Figures on a black FAMILLE NOIRE background. In Thai Benjarong means 5-Colours. Excellent condition, no hairlines nor restorations whatsoever. Size: 6.75" diameter x height 3.2" (17.5 cm diameter x height 8 cm.). RARE ITEM!

Japanese Wooden Tonkotsu, Tobacco container, with Kiseruzutsu, Pipe Holder, and carved nut Ojime, before 1900, Tobacco box - 3 1/2", 3 1/4", 1 1/2" high, pipe holder - 8 3/4" long, 1" wide, Nut Ojime - 3/8" diameter, top of the round wooden Tobacco Container and pipe is attached to the rope, all in one piece. Pile holder is natural carved wood, natural dark brown bark shows on the back. Maker's mark on the pipe. The condition is good.

Japanese Antler Netsuke and Leather Tobacco Pouch with Glass Ojime, 19th Century, Leather Pouch-4" x 3 3/8" wide, Glass Ojime-1/2" diameter, and Netsuke-1 1/4" x 1 1/8" wide, 3/4" high, carved Antler Netsuke is a shape of Tree Branch, plus Glass Ojime. Netsuke and Ojime are in good condition, the Leather Pouch shows a lot of wears but no damages.

A Very Fine Large Korean Decagonal Incised Brass Brazier/Incense Burner-19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. A quite large and rare decagonal shape incised with auspicious characters and floral designs charcoal brazier and using as an incense burner as well, two large octagonal handles with large bats It’s in very fine condition with old natural patina, it measures 23.7cm h. x 31cm d.(handle to handle), 10bls

Two antique Indian charms from Tamil Nadu. The larger one is an Araimudi, in the shape of fig leaf and was by worn by young village girls to protect their “modesty”, the smaller one was probably worn as an amulet with a granulated image of a feminine deity. Free shipping via Hong Registered Airmail. Large is H: 6.3cm/ 2.4in x W: 5.3 cm/2in, the smaller one is H: 4.4cm/ 1.7in x W: 3.2 cm/1.2in. Big one is 31 grams and small one 15 grams

An antique Japanese Kotansu (personal storage chest) made of Toneriko (Japanese Ash) and Keyaki (Zelkova) woods. All original Urushi lacquer and hand made bronze/nickel hardware including the Mokko handles. The accent corners and backplates have incised designs of feathers, vines, and flowers. The bottom drawer is lacquered in Makie with Bamboo and a landscape design while the body has a lacquered silhouette of auspicious lucky Japanese symboled. Six fully lacquered drawers for storage and or...

Hagoita (battledore) with oshie which is the Japanese traditional craft. Motifs are figures, kabuki actors, flowers, birds etc. They are made into raised pictures with silk crepe with lining of cotton and attached on the wood or paper board. Hagoita is used for the game "hane-tsuki" played on the New Year's Day. Two persons hit a shuttle with hagoita. This one has oshie woman in traditional kimono. It has letters that show it was made in Meiji and in Tokyo. In good condition with an original box...

Korean Norigae with Chinese White Jade Carved Parfumier, Plaque, Knife, Charms Butterfly Pendant with Tassels, circa 1900

The overall length is 13 inches (33 cm). The Parfumier is 2.2 inches (5.5 cm) wide by 0.63 inch (1.6 cm) thick. The rectangular jade plaque is 2.95 inches (7.5 cm) in length by 1.6 inches (4 cm) wide. The butterfly is 2 inches (5 cm) in length by 3.1 inches (8 cm) wide. Total weight is 227 gram.

It is tarnished and has rubbing of gilt, and surface wears and scratche...

An antique Japanese Kotansu (personal storage chest) made of Kirinoki (Paulownia) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. Original Urushi lacquer finish and hand forged iron hardware with Hirute handles. Four spacious drawers and a safe door that hides three small drawers for valuables. One small drawer has a secret false floor to hide precious smalls. Each side has 2 sets of carrying handles with one set used for long distance moves and a pair of hand held handles for placement in a room.

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Antique Japanese small censor carved of wood and decorated with a gold maki-e lacquer design of flowers and grasses behind a bamboo garden fence. The gold lacquer stands out against a black lacquer ground. The gilt bronze lid is in the shape of a lattice work basket. Charming and detailed.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 2 1/2" high x 2 3/4" wide

An antique Japanese Choba Tansu (merchant chest) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. Original hand forged iron hardware including the stylized Mokko handles. Seven drawers for organizing and storage with two sliding doors where store recordsn were kept and a safe door behind which two small drawers held merchant valuables. Am elegant chest that would also serve as a functional sideboard or storage cabinet.

Age: Meiji Period (circa 1880-1890)

Dimensions: 34 ...

Antique Japanese ikebana basket (for flower arranging). Squat, round body with tall arching handle. Woven of split bamboo. The handle is comprised of sections of bamboo twisted together like a rope. It attaches to the wider, bottom section of the basket made in the same technique. The upper portion of the basket is made of flat sections of bamboo woven in a repeating horizontal chevron pattern. The more orderly pattern is intentionally interrupted periodically with strands of twisted bamboo...

Antique Japanese small round hibachi carved of kiri (paulownia) wood and lined with copper. It is decorated with a still-life display of a fishing basket, fisherman's rod and the catch of the day. Beautifully captured in raised gold maki-e lacquer, the fishing basket and fish have a life-like appearance. The large fish that has just been caught glitters with inlaid shell. And could that be Ebisu's hat on the ground nearby?

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 8 1/4...

Antique Chinese silk robe fragment richly embroidered with butterflies and flowers. Two large butterflies with beautifully elongated and swirling wings fly amidst a profusion of densely embroidered flowers. In the center, a flower bunch is embroidered using the forbidden stitch technique in shades of pink. Edged with golden Buddhist symbols. Framed.

Age: 19th century

Dimensions: Framed size: 26" high x 40 1/2" wide. Textile size: 15 1/2" high x 30" wide

Antique Japanese large framed watercolor painting by A. Yoshida. A scene featuring a calm river cut between mountains. A lone figure carrying a large basket on their back approaches a group of huts on one side of a wooden bridge. On the mountain sides, colorful foliage adorns the trees possibly alluding to a late summer or early fall season. In a carved wood frame. Signed by the artist: A. Yoshida. Painted in watercolors on paper. He/she was an accomplished artist active during the pre-wa...

Height: 45 cm (18 in)
Width: 19.5 cm 7.8 in)

Large Chinese stoneware Longquan celadon crackle vase; light green crackle under-carved with scrolling foliage; base burnt ochre in the kiln; good condition

Chinese Ming dynasty celadon dish decorated with "KILIN" motive. 25 cm diameter. Dish has been broken, on restorations (not missing part).

Chinese Ming dynasty blue and white bowl, foliated body shape. 22 cm diameter, 12 cm high. Bowl have small chipped at the rim on restoration.

An attractive Chinese Jin dynasty Cizhou Painted bowl with lid. Ht. overall 11cm. Condition: chipped mouth rim and cracked lines to the bowl, crack to the lid but not thru, please refer to the enlargements, 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 fine mid size Chinese Machang Phase jar from the Majiayao Culture. Ht. 28.5. 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 small Japanese square bronze table screen with a flying crane in openwork, raised and supported on the backs of two kirins, a mythical beast in Chinese mythology. At the top two holders, maybe for a brush. Condition: a small loss (one ear), one leg restored (see photo No. 11), bottom of sreen maybe with lost part?, patina. Dimension: c. 15.5 cm high, 18.5 cm wide, 8.3 cm deep.

This is a stunning Ruby Red Glass Snuff Bottle, finely carved in relief with the twelve Chinese Zodiac Animals. Rounded body with a leafy lappet border around the neck, and a raised oval footing. Coral and brass stopper.

This wonderful bottle is in outstanding preserved condition.

Bottle Measurements

Height: 2.68 inches (6.8cm), not including the stopper

width: 2.45 inches (6.2cm)

Weight: 3.8 ounces

This is an Exceptionally carved Zitan Wood Ruyi Scepter with Pheaant Jade Plaques - Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644) A Zitan hardwood Ruyi Scepter with Pheasant Jade Plaques, a common theme of the Ming Dynasty. The curving hardwood Scepter, like Zitan, of a medium wood color, separates the sea-foam white to light green Pheasant Jade Plaques at the middle, tail and head, all reticulated in the Ming period style to depict birds within an intricate mesh of multi-layered floral tendrils. Excellent...

Early 19th C. Japanese Wood Netsuke: Wood Gatherer, Signed YOSHINAGA, Miura

This is an Extremely Rare example of a wood netsuke excellently carved by Yoshinaga, as signed on a border, on the bottom of this superb miniature sculpture, depicting a Wood Gatherer who has taken a rest from his daily journey by sitting on top of a rock. He is carrying on his back a wicker basket, and two bundles of wood on top of it. He is also holding a hoe on his right hand.

It is extremely rare t...

21.375" blade with a wild midare hamon. Nakago with eight-character signature "Harima Daijō Fujiwara Tadakuni" ( 信濃大掾藤原忠國 ) ; probably 2nd generation (1624). Nagako is possibly ubu (meaning that remains as it is since it was made) with three mekugi-ana. Blade contained in shirasaya attributing blade to Tadakuni. Swordsmith is listed as TA41 from W.M. Hawley, page 368.

SAYAGAKI is the writing on the shirasaya that is done by a sword expert for the purpose of identifi...