Wooden nyoi (ruyi in Chinese) scepter, an implement used by Buddhist priests during a ceremony or during formal preaching. Carved naturalistically in the shape of a lotus bud on a long stem with a lotus leaf wrapped around the stem. Rose wood or sandal wood. Made in two pieces.
Japan, 19th century.

Length 13-1/8 inches

Tiny chip at leaf edge. Fine condition.

This is Japanese vintage indigo dye cotton and kasuri ikat sashiko boro noragi Thick jcaket of It is a big noragi. There are finely detailed fine stitch sewing by hand. It can enjoy both sides. Although there are slight dirt, discoloration over many years, it is not noticeable It has no damage. They are not disturbing, and as a whole it is in very good condition. noragi jackat can be worn wearing easily like a light jacket or cardigan according to clothes such as shirts and blouses, ...

This is a Japanese antique indigo dye cotton asamai-shibori Charming & Rare design of edo. Very handy and thick handspun & natural indigo dye cotton. This is an indigo-dyed cotton squeezer made in Asamai during the Edo period. The pattern is a four-step change pattern. The "Hat" and "Umbrella" patterns that are familiar to the general public in Western civilization were adopted from the city. I think it caught the eye in the Asamai area of ​​Akita Prefecture...

Late Meiji - early Taisho ceramic netsuke of a chestnut. Bizen ware made in Okayama Prefecture - one of the Six Ancient Kilns of Japan, characteristic fine brown clay. Wonderfully realistic depiction of the object, nice wear and patina, in excellent condition. Height 1 1/16 inches.

"Silver" hallmarks on the bottom of the saucers. Cups have gold-plating interiors. Probably Meiji Period. Size: Saucer: 8.5 cm diam. Cup: 5.2 cm diam. Condition: Very good. Some oxidized wear.

Japanese woodblock print mounted as a scroll. Showing Amida in the Pure Land Ink on paper with printed surroundings, wooden rod at top and bottom. Title at top and bottom. Overall size 122x61 cm. undated,estimated to be early 20th century. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.

Chinese Green & Black glaze Dragon Gourd Vase,Circa 1900's

It is 8.6 inches (22 cm) tall by 4.15 inches (10.6 cm) wide. It is 1.9 Lb.

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

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19th Century Chinese Tourmaline Carved Persimmon Pendant Necklace

It is 15.8 inches (40.3 cm) in inner circumference by 10 inches (25.4 cm) long. The pendant is 1.4 inches (3.6 cm) long by 1.2 inches (2.9 cm) wide. It is 16 gram.

It has inclusions and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A Chinese antique white jade belt hook in the form of a bearded chimera surrounded by tendrils of mist. The chimera's dragon-like body is carved atop an elegant and traditional belt hook form.

Age: 18th century.

Dimensions: Height: 1.5" Width: 1" Length: 3.75"

A set of archaic stone carvings were rarely found in pairs.
Obviously excavated from an ancient noble people's tomb, the pairs was used as protection guardians...

SOOTY GOD

Image of 'Hotei' (God with a potbelly who is one of the Seven Gods of Good Luck) enshrined for long years in a kamidana (household Shinto altar), Edo period (1603-1868), Japan. Made of wood but turn to be more solid like a stone due to such mature and aesthetic fumigation as is. approx...

Japanese Buddhist reliquary made of gilt bronze and crystal in a miniature lotus lantern or stupa form. The sarira, or human pearls, are delicately displayed in the central portion of the reliquary through a crystal cylinder. Two types of sarira are divided between two levels, with three smaller yellowish churira on top (originating from the liver) and two larger, whitish sharira (originating from the head) on the lower shelf...

Late 19th century wooden netsuke representing a theatrical mask of Ko-Omote - for information on this character representing young women see NETSUKE MASKS by Bushell, p. 103. Excellent crisp detailing, wonderful slight smile, beautiful warm patina. Height 2 1/2 inches.

Late 19th century wooden netsuke representing a theatrical mask of Shakumi - for information on this character representing women who are demented or hysterical with grief see NETSUKE MASKS by Bushell, p. 106. Excellent crisp detailing, wonderful pensive expression, beautiful warm patina. Height 2 7/16 inches.

An antique Japanese large 2 section Todana Tansu made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods that comes from the Tohoku region of Japan. Hand carved beaded wood work to the front and frame with through mortise and tenon Japanese joinery in its construction. Floating wood panels within the frames of the doors and sections used to prevent cracks from forming...

Width: 23.3 cm (9.4 in)
Height: 10.6 cm (4.3 in)

Chinese porcelain blue and white bowl; shows a rural and river scene; fritting to the rim; no other damage

Amulet representing a Taoist deity, standing on a small base, wearing robes, with its right leg lifted, holding what seems to be a gourd in its left hand. A loop on its top allowed its attachement to a necklace. Bronze with fine reddish green patina. China, Tang dynasty. Height: 41 mm. Very good condition.

Description: A beautiful shipwrecked late Southern Song longquan celadon dish with its charming glaze was kept in very good condition except some glaze friction on the rim. With olive green tint and evenly-applied crackles, this ancient plate yielded a classic atmosphere.Date: Southern Song (AD 12th-13th century) Width: 11.5cm

Chinese export porcelain serving bowl featuring a traditional Canton scene on the lid with a pine cone finial. The matching scene is also featured inside the bottom of the bowl. The outside of the bowl has the traditional floral design. Condition is considered to be very good to excellent. There are some firing glaze pops and areas of missing glaze around the rim of the bowl, common for these pieces. Possibly some small after firing chips, but very hard to tell if that is the case...

1900's Chinese Peachbloom Glaze Porcelain Vase

It is 7.9 inches (20 cm) tall by 4.4 inches (11.2 cm) wide. It is 1.1 Lb.

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

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1900's Chinese Gilt Famille Rose Snuff Bottle with Bird & Flower

It is 2.95 inches (7.5 cm) tall by 2 inches (5 cm) wide. It is 41.3 gram.

It has rubbing of gold, excess clay at the bottom and surface wears (as seen in the photos).

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17th Century Chinese Parcel Gilt Lacquer Bronze Louhan Figure

It is 8.9 inches (22.7 cm) tall by 3.85 inches (9.8 cm) wide. It weighs 1429 gram (3.2 lb).

It has rubbing of gilt, peeling of lacquer, pitting, oxidation, rubbing of patina, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

Some of the photos were taken under the sun.

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Antique Korean nong, personal beside storage chest. Made with genko and cypress woods with burl panels. Hardware is made of brass and includes a chased brass square lock plate with double happiness characters. Doors open to reveal a large compartment for storage. On original stand with matching hardware.

Age: early 20th century

Dimensions: 29 3/4" high x 34" wide x 15 1/4" deep

Antique Korean bandaji (blanket storage) chest made with mirrored persimmon wood panels and hardware of brass and iron. The door of the chest is hinged and opens downward to reveal a large storage compartment. The inside of the compartment is outfitted with small drawers in the back and shelves on the sides in an unusual and clever configuration.

Age: Chosun Period (circa 19th century)

Dimensions: 33 1/2" high x 40 1/4" wide x 19 3/4" deep

Indian Sri Cakra Yantra. Red and black ink on old cotton. 66 cm.sq. Undated. 2 areas of losses as shown in photos. Black ink inscription on right side. Currently framed, can be removed and sent folded worldwide.

A good Chinese Northern Song dynasty black glaze alms bowl with hare's fur to mouth rim, wonderful glaze. Dia. 9cm. Condition: a few tiny unglaze spots, 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.

Antique Japanese 2-section mizuya tansu (chest on chest for kitchen storage) from the Kyoto area...

Charming Japanese Seated Bronze Maiden on original well-carved wooden base. Young maiden is dressed in peasant clothing and is holding a teacup.

Size: Overall 16" H x 13"W x 17"L Actual 14.5:H bronze figure

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Lovely maiden of bronze holding basket of sea life including octopus and walking with sandals, signed with rectangular cartouche reading 誠谷作, Seiya saku. That would point to Genryūsai Seiya (源龍斎誠谷). Realistic Tokyo School bronze dating from the Meiji Period (1868-1912). With natural burl wood base.

Size: 19"H x 8" D, stand 3.5"H x 21" D

Chinese late Qing to early Republic period rosewood multi-tiered display stand carved with bamboo-form supports holding seven shelves for displaying objects. Carved bamboo leaf details are in the bottom corners. Early 20th century. 30" high x 19 3/4" wide x 10" deep. Very good overall condition. There are some separations from our dry climate and a few minor scratches, but the stand seems quite stable. From the Scottsdale estate of a former antique dealer.

19th century staghorn ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) carved in ball shape with elegantly pierced lace patterns and concentric circles around its equator. Wonderful design, very clear carving, metal liner to the central hole. Height 11/16 inches.

Good size 19th century glass ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) in slightly flattened ball form. Black glass body with very rich white inclusions, and yellow in red spots, very pleasant patina. Height 3/4 inches.

19th century jade ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) in simple ball shape. Beautiful off-white true nephrite jade, pleasant patina. Height 1/2 inches.

Keyaki (zelkova) wooden pulley, used to scoop water out of a well. Wooden wheel with forged iron block. The inside of the wheel groove (where the rope would run through), lined with a thin sheet of copper. Mingei.
Japan, 19th century

Diameter wheel 12.25 in.; height pulley and block 16.75 in.; thickness wheel 3 in., thickness block 6.5 in.

Keyaki wood with beautiful patina, some dents and scratches commensurate with usage, copper on wheel slightly damage due to usage, otherwise v...

Old Tibetan cross phurbah. 3 faced Hayagriva. Brass 39 cm long. Weight 1460 grams. Undated, estimated to be mid 19th century or earlier. Can be viewed in central London.

19th Century Chinese 108 Seed Pit & Peking Glass Carved Beads Mandarin Court Necklace

The total length of seed pit necklace is 56.6 inches (144 cm). The seed pit beads range from 10.3 mm to 12.0 mm. The glass beads are 16.5 mm to 19.0 mm. The tear drop bead is about 13.7 mm - 14.9 mm wide. The flat bead is 36.6 mm long by 29.1 mm wide. It is 112.7 gram.

Some of the bead have hairline cracks, chips and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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