A boxed set of five 19th century Kyo-yaki Soba-choko shaped Mukozuke dishes from the kilns of Kyoto’s Gojo-zaka area decorated in crackled white overlayed with alternating stripes of iron and orange. Pinholes in the glaze and the fine crackling have absorbed color over time, accentuating the sense of antiquity. Despite their age, the design is simple, clean and contemporary. Each is 8.5 cm (3-1/2 inches) diameter, 6.5 cm (2-1/2 inches) tall and all are in fine condition.

A rich luster shines softly under the trailing vines on this ancient well wheel (Kassha) of chestnut and matching iron bound bucket made of Hinoki (cypress) renowned for its rot-resistant qualities. It is a genuine well wheel, and would have been hanging over a well with the accompanying bucket dangling from rope below. Sometime in the distant past it was removed, saved, polished and decorated with vines in precious metal powders, colored lacquers and mother of pearl inlay...

Antique Japanese set of 7 imari plates, with cobalt blue underglaze phoenix motif accented in gilt, surrounded by a network of various flowers, red and gilt emblems, butterflies, and cobalt blue geometric design along the inner rim. The underside features designs of mon surrounded by leaves and tassels, with six character mark in the center of the foot.

Size: 9.5" W x 1.5" H

Japanese antique transom made of keyaki (elm) wood and carved with a scene of Ushiwaka and Benkei battling on Gojo Bridge in Kyoto. The young samurai, Yoshitsune (also known as Ushiwaka-maru) is depicted in an acrobatic pose, leaping over Benkei, the giant wild-man who was intent on stealing Ushiwaka's sword. Another samurai is carved below them, his much smaller form suggesting he is far below the action...

Late 18th /Early 19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery Textile Gold Threads Badge with Kilin

It is s 10.4 inches (26.5 cm) in length by 9.6 inches (24.5 cm) wide.

The badge has minor loose threads, stains and frayed edges (as seen in the photos).

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19th century Japanese Asakusa school staghorn kiseruzutsu (tobacco pipe holder) carved in a shape of a stem of Immortality Fungus with 5 heads. Could serve as nyoi, or Ruyi scepter - traditional symbol of scholarship and transmission of knowledge. Elegant carving, excellent rendition of fungus head textures, superb staining typical for the Asakusa School pieces. Very clever design, excellent wear and patina on the surface. Length 7 1/2 inches.

19th century Japanese Asakusa staghorn kiseruzutsu - tobacco pipe case with cover - carved with flowering gnarled prunus tree issuing from rocks and chrysanthemum flowers. Loop for hanging is formed by a leaf of chrysanthemum branch at the mouth. Superb quality sharp carving and etching, warm yellowish patina, darker porous areas as is usual with staghorn, which, in fact, make it so attractive...

19th century Japanese smoking set consisting of tobacco pouch, ojime, kiseruzutsu (tobacco pipe holder) and a pipe. Tooled leather pouch made to resemble alligator skin, beautiful metal clasp in a shape of a bunch of rice stems with leaves and grains. The pouch still contains finely shredded tobacco. Kiseruzutsu has been made by steam bending a wooden strip in a shape of a thread, so a pipe in a sense screws into it. Simple pipe with 2 silver pieces (marked - see detail) joined by a reed stem...

19th century Japanese tobacco pipe consisting of 2 bronze parts and a stem made out of spotted bamboo. Brass smoking part and mouthpiece have identical relief design of 12 Zodiac animals in different attitudes: dragon, horse, tiger, rat, rooster, dog, monkey, snake, goat, pig, buffalo and rabbit. Excellent work, great detailing of their body bulks and textures. Characteristic small bowl (Japanese used finely shredded tobacco, and usually made just 2-3 puffs), traces of tobacco residue...

19th century Japanese tobacco pipe consisting of 2 bronze parts and a stem made out of reed. Brass smoking part and mouthpiece have identical relief design of a dragon in flight among clouds, flames issuing from its body and a Precious Gem clutched in its claws. Excellent sharp work, great detailing of its face, scales and claws. Characteristic small bowl (Japanese used finely shredded tobacco, and usually made just 2-3 puffs), traces of tobacco residue...

19th Century Chinese Archaic Style Spot Gold Bronze Vase

It is 11.3 inches (28.7 cm) tall by 9.4 inches (24 cm) wide. It is 7.25 Lb.

It has surface wears and scratches, and re-solder at the bottom (as seen in the photos).

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19th Century Chinese Blue and Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Vase

It is 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) tall by 2.6 inches (6.5 cm) wide. It is 0.3 Lb.

It has repair at the bottom and chips (as seen in the photos).

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Beautiful antique Chinese robe in deep red silk with light blue lining, decorated in various gold and blue thread butterflies, fruit, and flowers with forbidden stitching. The sleeves rolled reveals beautiful forbidden stitch flowers and butterflies with golden accents and are bordered by deep blue flowers. Size: 43" top to bottom,53" across shoulder

Antique Chinese silken robe in a brilliam green color adorned with butterflies, flowers with forbidden stitching. The sleeves are whie cream color silk with embroidery depicting flora and architecture , surrounded by gold stitching. gilt brass bottons. size 53 inches width , 41 inch long.

Japanese antique transom made of keyaki (elm) wood and carved with scenes of samurai warriors. On the left hand side, a general gives orders to his troops (small figures carved in the round) partially behind a camp curtain. On the right hand side, another samurai rides a battle horse and raises his weapon high over his head. All around them are pine branches and swirling mist.

Edo Period (19th century)

Dimensions: 17 1/4" high x 45 1/2" long x 5 1/2" deep.

17th Century Chinese Blanc De Chine Dehwa Dehua Porcelain Wine Cup

It is 2 inches (5.3 cm) tall by 3.2 inches (8.2 cm) wide. It is 78.3 gram.

It has firing dark spots, firing cracks and small chips at the bottom (as seen in the photos).

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Small ceramic cup, very thin, of celadon color, with a relief decoration of concentric grains . Unglazed rim. China, Song Dynasty period. Diameter: 10.7 cm. Height: 2 cm. Very good condition.

Rosewood ("hongmu") of rectangular shape, its sides decorated with openwork carving representing classical geometric designs. China, 19th century. Length: 34 cm. Width: 16 cm. Height: 6.7 cm. Very good condition. NOTE: the table still bears the seal of the Chinese Cultural Relics and Antiques Department.