All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1920 item #1308798
Antique Chinese tripod ceramic celadon with pale green underglaze, resting on an a hardwood stand with three raised pockets for each foot of the censer. This is a Longquan Celadon, unusual size, dating from Song to Ming dynasty. Perfect Condition. Size: (on stand) 3.25" height, 2.5" diameter (off stand) 2.25" height
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1920 item #1308781
A stunning two section Japanese tansu from the Yonezawa region, made with Kuri (chestnut) front and Sugi (cedar) burl frame. The iron hardware is highly decorative with floral elements and incised cherry blossom mon (family crest) into each round lock plate, as well as attractive mokko "melon" style handles for each drawer. Top section has side lockbox with two drawers within. Beautiful lacquer finish. 19th century. Size: 38" height, 42" width, 18" depth
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Wood : Pre 1920 item #1308619
Antique Japanese large carved wooden tray, natural form and curled edges reminiscent of a lotus leaf, beautifully sculptured, late Meiji/early Taisho Period. Size: 24 1/2" wide x 15 1/2" wide x 1" deep.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Baskets : Pre 1920 item #1308618
Antique Burmese basket woven by the Akah people, tall hour glass shape, still with it's original lid, beautifully woven in different patterns, c.1920. Size: 26 1/2" high x 14" wide diameter
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1920 item #1308590
A wonderful and charming turquoise snuff bottle, with detailed carvings of chrysanthemums blooming with a small bird keeping close watch. The stopper is an adorable carved rabbit. Gorgeous color and size. 19th Century Size: 2.5" height, 1.75" width, .5" depth
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1308579
Japanese antique isho tansu (clothing chest) from the Sendai area, made with keyaki wood on drawer fronts, highly raised and incised black iron hardware including elaborate lock plates in the form of large peony blossoms and scrolling leaves. Moko shaped Iron drawer pulls incised with tiny flowers, 4 large drawers, 2 small exterior drawers. A safe box on the right side has beautifully ornate hardware in a peony motif...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1920 item #1308525 (stock #0247)

Wonderful hand shaped Tanba chawan, made 80 - 100 years ago. The tea bowl is well balanced and has a perfect shape.

No chips or cracks.

The bottom is signed. Good Wabi Sabi aura. Great!

Size: 6,5 cm height x 11,7 cm in diameter.

Tanba-yaki pottery originated approximately 800 years ago and has played an essential role in people’s daily lives, as well as becoming sought after as artwork in recent years...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Korean : Furniture : Pre 1920 item #1308501
Korean kitchen cabinet in traditional style, made of (Keyaki hardwood) elm wood, sliding panels are slatted and backed with rice paper. Small drawers on top and middle (including 2 hidden drawers!). Open storage area behind the traditionally slatted sliding doors. Charming piece with great storage options. 20th Century, very well built. Dimensions: 65" high x 37 3/4" wide x 17 1/4" deep.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Baskets : Pre 1920 item #1308443
An interesting all original Japanese ikebana (flower arrangement) basket with a wide, flat woven body and a gnarled root handle. The inside of the basket is lined with a removable bronze dish. True work of art. Meiji age (1868 - 1912) Size: 13.25" height, 16" diameter
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #1308400 (stock #103)
This is a boxwood Okimono/Netsuke excellently carved in the form of a seated and screaming Daruma, dressed in red robes, with his arms extended and hands clasped together in front of him. Very real and painful expression in Darumas's face. Double inlaid eyes in ivory and dark horn. Well-formed teeth also inlaid in ivory. This is the largest sample of this subject that we have ever seen. It measures 2.12 inches (5.4cm) wide, 3.6 inches (9.2cm) long, and 2.1 inches (5.4cm) tall...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1308392 (stock #TRC1548)
This extraordinary piece depicting two shishi guardian lions locked in playful combat, is done in fine white porcelain from the Arita region of Japan.

Guardian lions (alternately known as Shishi, Foo-dogs, or Koma-inu) were introduced to Japan in the 8th century and are often seen outside shrine gates or adorning rooftop shingles. When seen in pairs, one typically has its mouth open (the male) while the other’s is shut (the female)...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1700 item #1308209 (stock #0980)
Chinese Ming dynasty blue and white dih with flowers scroll motive. 19,5 cm diameter. Good condition. Crackled glaze.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1700 item #1308208 (stock #0979)
Chinese ming dynasty saucer dish decorated with blue and white fish motive. 13,5 cm diameter. Good conditions.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Earthenware : Pre 1900 item #1308110 (stock #2887)
A tazza, pedestal dish, with a Satsuma type earthenware, stoneware, body decorated almost entirely with totai cloisonné. The dish decorated with a snowflake shaped, yukiwa, roundel containing various autumn flowers, akikusa, set against a lilac coloured ground, set against a blue cloissone ground inset with flowers and butterflies. The reverse of the dish decorated with further butterflies, flowers and cash set against a blue cloisonné ground. Lilac ground cloisonné to the stand column...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Furniture : Pre 1920 item #1308044
Tall Chinese lacquer cabinet with red sides and black front, hand painted with an assortment of gilt butterflies and flowers. Its front features two front opening doors with center locks and two drawers with ring pulls, with interior shelving. Early 20th century. Size: 67" height, 31.5" width, 17.5" depth
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1920 item #1308040
Antique Japanese kannon biraki tansu, made with keyaki (elm) and hinoki (cypress) wood. Interior has four storage compartments. Top and sides have the same kanji marking burned into the wood. Beautiful, original finish. Very unusual. Size: 25.75" height, 23" length, 10" depth
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1307887
Japanese antique isho tansu (clothing storage chest), made with chestnut wood drawer fronts and sugi (cryptomeria) wood frame, beautiful deep reddish brown lacquer finish on the drawer fronts and the sides and top of the chest, the frame on the front of the chest is lacquered black as is traditional with Fukashima area tansu. Iron hardware inlcudes large round lock plates and warabite shaped drawer pulls. The chest has four large drawers and two small drawers in the lower right hand corner...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1492 item #1307829 (stock #0978)
Chinese song dynasty longquan celadon dish covered with very nice blue-green glaze. 21,2 cm diameter. dish has very smooth short hairline (please see on the picture).