A etremely rare Kanton enamelled gilt-copper European-subject snuff bottle.
Qianlong mark and period ( 1736 - 1795 ).
Provenance : From an old Austian Family collection, in the past sold at the famous Austrian Auction house Dorotheum and according to Dorotheum`s expert Mrs. Dr. Jorinde Ebert this rare piece at least was for the past 150 years in this family collection.
The spoon is lost.
H : 2,6 inc ( 6,8 cm )
A Rare and Fine Bronze Mirror:
Korean, Koryo Dynasty, 12th-13th Century
This is an unusual small round bronze mirror, cast in the center with a pierced knob
encircled by wide flat ring, well molded with a pair of swimming fishes in waves,
each pursuing a catching fish through water waves around the central knob.
It is in good condition with a natural dark green patina over all surface.
It measures 4 1/8” (10.5 cm) in diameter
This early 20th century ivory carved beauty is 10 3/4 inches tall, 2 ½ inches wide and 2 inches thick. She wears a simple and elegant robe and holds a bouquet of flowers. The black metal stand is a later custom made piece. The statue is in excellent condition.
Late 19th century Chinese fan shaped ivory carving with stand. One side depicts a well known battle scene from “ A Tale of the Three Kingdoms”; the other side presents an etched picture of two dragons. It is in excellent condition. It is 4 5/8 inches high (7 ¼ inches with stand), 10 ¾ inches wide and half of an inch thick.
A Very Rare and Fine Jingle-Bell Libation Cup:
Korea, Three King Domes Periods (Silla period), 5th-6thcentury
This is a so called “a jingle-bell libation cup-vessel. It probably could have been
used for a ritual ceremony in Silla or Kaya periods.
This is an extremely rare Jingle cup with an inside pierced high ring foot,
cut and opened high footed stem like a pedestal bowl with natural ash and lead
glaze on the body...
This doll is modeled after Kanpei, a samurai from the “Chushingura (Kanadehon).”, the story of 47 samurai who took revenge for their lord was shamed in public and forced to commit seppuku (suicide). It is based on the true story that occurred in 1701. Kanpei is portrayed as a handsome playboy who was deeply occupied with his girlfriend, Okaru, at the time of emergency for his lord...
Sessho was a student of the legendary Tani Buncho. His paintings were collected and much appreciated by Emperor Meiji. He painted this gorgeous flower painting in a deliberately straightforward manner in order to take focus away from his superior technique and have you consider only the beauty of the subject. Silk Canvas and Mount. Mount: 72 x 25 inches, 182.5 x 63 cm. Painting: 44 x 20 inches, 112 x 50.5 cm. cf. C.H...
An Unusual large and Fine Inlaid Celadon Oil Bottle:
Koryo Dyansty,12th century
A rare and large Koryo Celadon Inlay Oil Bottle,
this is unusual large oil bottle inlaid in white slip with
3 cranes flying amid stylized cloud wisps between 2 double
wide bands on the shoulder and medium body, it is covered overall
with transparent sea-green grey glazed color.
It is in very good condition without any damage except a small
part of the bottom near the foot ox...
Yoshitoshi Tsukioka's Very Scarce (only about a dozen known copies) Book with Six Full Oban Size Prints, The Flowers of Japan and the Art of Floral Arrangement (First Edition). This is the best known existing copy of this book. Because the prints are in a book, they have been exposed to almost no light, so the colors are more vivid than anything you will ever see...
Joseon Dynasty Ton-kwe (Korean Coin Chest). Coin chests are highly prized by collectors, as their purpose required that they be the largest, heaviest, and most well constructed piece of furniture in the home of an aristocrat. Paper money did not exist in Yi Dynasty Korea, and the coins were of very small denominations. They had to be strung together in large quantities to have any worth, so a strong money box was obviously a necessity...
This striking black and gold Japanese antique shop sign is from a Meiji Era (1868 - 1912) headquarters for a drug store chain. It dramatically declares that this shop carries the best elixirs for vitality, the best remedies for high blood pressure, and the most expedient cures for fever. 17.5 x 41 inches (44.5 x 104 cm). Excellent Condition.
A warm grained Meiji Period (1868 - 1912) two piece Yonezawa Isho Tansu (clothing chest from Yonezawa) finely constructed of pine (matsu) and highly desirable paulownia (kiri). 42 x 34 x 16 inches (107 x 86 x 41 cm). Very Good Condition. This chest is from Shonai, a region of Yonezawa that makes chests that are highly prized for their combination of understated Japanese design with a sense of tradition.
In keeping with our tradition of bringing you Rare and Fine Japanese Antiques that you can't find elsewhere, we present this 19th Century Elm Wood Japanese Rice Mill, a striking conversation piece for any home or office. 51.5 x 70 x 29 inches (131 x 178 x 74 cm). Excellent Condition.
An especially fine Meiji Period (1868 - 1912) Gilded and Red and Black Lacquered Butsudan (Japanese Buddhist Altar) with an endless variety of luxuriously designed details, hidden drawers within secret compartments behind hidden panels, marvelously rendered images and elaborately carved sculpture. All other butsudan pale in comparison with this rare, museum quality showcase piece. This piece would have taken the maker close to 2 years to complete. 65 x 44 x 27 inches (166 x 112 x 69 cm)...
A Large and Fine Kesi of “Boys Play”:
Chinese, 19th Century,
This is framed professionally and well preserved, the silk tapestry finely woven with boys at play in a landscape ground including a group of imitating the emperor, kite flying, studying in the pavilion, playing catch, playing music, teasing, playing with crickets, playing blind boy’s bluff
and etc, all below swirling clouds and under blue sky woven, executed predominantly
in shades of red, grey, pink, black and white, aube...
This is a classical form Song dynasty small longquan or celadon dish with moulded appliqué twin fish in the centre and an everted flatten rim. The dish is glazed with an uneven sea green or aquamarine glaze with crazing instead of the standard green colour.
There is no repair or restoration. Minor abrasion on the base and a small stone pits covered with the glaze near the cavetto which does not affect the aesthetic of the dish (picture 2 at 12 o’clock)...
Okutani Shuseki (1871-1936) was born in Osaka and lived in Kyoto for most of his life. His artistic lineage is among the
very best. He, along with Yamamoto Shunkyo and others, studied under Mori Kansai, who was the pupil and adopted son-in-law
of Mori Tetsuzan, who was one of Maruyama Okyo's best pupils. Like all painters of the Mori family school, Shuseki's nature
paintings are remarkable for their unsentimental naturalism, showing his keen interest in the essence of nature...
Okutani Shuseki (1871-1936) was born in Osaka and lived in Kyoto for most of his life. His artistic lineage is among the
very best. He, along with Yamamoto Shunkyo and others, studied under Mori Kansai, who was the pupil and adopted son-in-law
of Mori Tetsuzan, who was one of Maruyama Okyo's best pupils. Like all painters of the Mori family school, Shuseki's nature
paintings are remarkable for their unsentimental naturalism, showing his keen interest in the essence of nature...