Banko pottery teapot with polychrome birds decoration in relief on a natural background imitating a basketry resting on a saddle. Different birds decorate the edges of the teapot, the neck of one of them and the tail of another forming the passersby of the handle, a duck with outstretched wings and a large beak forming the spout.

Banko pottery is a type of Japanese pottery originating from Yokkaichi (Mie prefecture) in central Japan...

The end of the Edo period omijyofu indido dye hemp kasuri child kimono of charming pattern of treasure.There is no stain. There are two small holes in the sleeve. , but they don't stand out. It is a very delicate jyoufu hemp and is the best children's kimono. A hand-embroidered amulet is attached to the back. The silk waist straps on a white background are all original. It was carefully communicated and stored. I recommend it to your collection...

In Asian folklore, the peach is said to represent long-life for mortals and immortality for the gods. According to legend, the moon goddess—a powerful alchemist—can make an elixir from peaches that grow in the garden of the western paradise with miraculous revitalizing properties. Here we have an exceptionally rare set of sake cups by Suwa Sozan, one of only 5 Imperial Court Artists from Meiji...

Rectangular box in red lacquer and black highlights, with three drawers with floral decoration on one of the short sides. Adorned with dragon, kirin, chimera and baku in hiramaki-e, in multi-lobed reserves

The baku is a Japanese fantasy creature from Chinese folklore, whose name means "dream eater". He is credited with the ability to devour bad dreams and nightmares. It most often takes the form of an elephant and tiger chimera, although its appearance changes over time...

An antique Japanese Ko Tansu (personal storage chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All hand forged iron hardware including the Hikute drawer handles. and the Warabite side handles. Constructed using straight dovetail Japanese joinery as well as hardened wooden nails. Full moon lock plates, Atari handle stoppers and drawer front corner hardware complete this beautiful chest...

An antique Japanese Suzuribako (calligraphy writing box) made of Kirinoki (Paulownia) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. All hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite handles on the lid and drawer front.

This box originally functioned as an essential instrument for storing writing paper, brushes, ink and the inkstone. Whether it was a merchant writing a customer receipt or a professional calligrapher writing a personal letter for a farmer, this box was always ready for duty...

An antique Japanese Cha Tansu (tea chest) made of Sakuranoki (Cherry) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. The body was constructed using Japanese Unique stylized four leaf clover cut-out design window allows natural light to showcase the interior shelf display. Upper four sliding doors opens to a spacious storage area. Below this to the upper left is a lift-out door behind which is more storage. Four multi-level shelves allowed for prominent viewing of seasonal and cultural decorations...

A nice Chinese Southern Song dynasty Jizhou paper cut tea bow. Dia. 11.9cm. Condition: no chip, no restore, touch up to the glaze deterioration area about nail size close to center of the bowl, please refer to last enlargement, otherwise in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please ask before ordering.

A nice Chinese Tang dynasty melon shape ewer with highly impress goose in outstanding glaze condition. Ht. 18cm. Condition: chipped foot rim, restored spout, handle and mouth rim, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please ask before ordering.

An impressive Chinese Northern Song dynasty Qingbai white glaze cosmetic box with molder twin phoenixes decoration. Dia. 7.8cm. Condition: small chip to the mouth rim of cover, 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 rare Chinese Northern Song dynasty Hutian Yinqing Qingbai big bowl. Dia. 16.5cm. Condition: tiny chip to mouth rim, enlargement 3, 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.

Ancient egyptian faience shabti for Ipethemetes 15cm.

Late Period, 26th -30th dynasty

Inscription: "sHD Wsir Ipt-Hm(t)=s ms (n) Hwt-Hr-m-Axt mAa-xrw"

"Illuminating of Osiris, Ipethemetes, born of Hathoremakhet, justified".

Ipethemetes means 'Ipet is her majesty' or mistress or or 'The Ipet of her Majesty'

The hippopotamus goddess Ipet was worshipped as mother of Osiris at Thebes...

A 17th century Japanese porcelain plate plate for the domestic market. Arita 1670 - 1690. A goose on a promontory next to a crashing wave.

d = 19.4 cm...

A Japanese Arita lobed dish decorated with a dragon descending from clouds, grasping the pearl of wisdom. The back with a fuku mark. The dish dates from 1750~1790...

Blue & white pieces in Jingdezhen Ming dynasty like these are called "古染付 kosome" and loved by Japanese tea masters.Especially natural chips on the mouth edge are loved and called "虫喰　mushikui" that means worm eating marks. They are suited to "wabi sabi" feeling. These pieces have five horses painted in free and easy style. accessary : old wooden box made in Japan YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pABoSggRLKM&feature=youtu.be

An antique Japanese bamboo Tsuki Kago Ikebana basket. Beautiful interwoven design of narrow and young bamboo with a. mature thick spit bamboo on each side angled as if it is pointing towards the sky and the moon. Use of mature and young bamboo representing the circle of life. Depicting a timeless Japanese cultural pastime of the autumn moon viewing. Low relief foot with a 3 slat star bottom. Unsigned.

Age: Meiji Era (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 13 1/2" Wide by 13 1/4" High by 10" Dee...

Antique Tibetan tall bronze butter lamp for a Buddhist altar. Traditionally, the butter lamp would burn ghee. The light of the flame of the butter lamp represents the "wisdom of the awakened mind" and helps to "dispel the darkness of delusion". Most Tibetan household and temple altar displays include a butter lamp. This tall lamp resembles a multi tiered lotus blossom with decorative granulation on the edges. Beautiful patina from age and use.

Age: 19th century

Dimensions: 13 ...

Antique Tibetan tall bronze butter lamp for a Buddhist altar. Traditionally, the butter lamp would burn ghee. The light of the flame of the butter lamp represents the "wisdom of the awakened mind" and helps to "dispel the darkness of delusion". Most Tibetan household and temple altar displays include a butter lamp. This tall lamp resembles a multi tiered lotus blossom with decorative granulation on the edges.

Age: Early to Mid 20th Century

Dimensions: 11 1/8" high x 6 ...