Antique Japanese woodblock print of a sumo wrestler of the Utagawa Kuniyoshi studio. Kuniyoshi was a pupil of the master Utagawa Toyokuni. He is part of the Ukiyo-e tradition of print making. His works are noteworthy for their use of color and patterns. He developed a style for portraits of kabuki actors and warriors with an emphasis on omens, dreams, apparitions, and extraordinary feats...
Gold Wash Bronze Elephant Herd Jardiniere, possibly Signed, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
It is 10.5 inches (26.75 cm) tall by 15.5 inches (39.5 cm) wide.It is 22Lb.
It is in good condition without chips, except an old manufacture repair to a crack at the lip and removal of a possible signature cartouche (as seen in the photos).
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Antique Chinese silken robe in a deep navy color adorned with blue butterflies, blue flowers with forbidden stitching, and rolling waves along the bottom. The sleeves are white silk with embroidery depicting flora and architecture in shades of blue, surrounded by gold stitching, with a beautiful robed woman carrying a fan. The mandarin collar has brightly colored cranes on either side and blue lucky bats on the back of the neck. Gold fasteners of interesting shape adorn the robe's front...
Cambodian Bronze Seated Bodhisatva
2.25H1W1D, 19th century, Holding medicine bowl, oxidized, hollow base
Rare Japanese Edo Period Silver and Gilt Hair Ornament. Sterling and 999 pure Silver and Gilt hair ornament of magnificent quality made for an Oria, the highest class of geisha, featuring a crane in flight with flowers and branches and tassels. Presented on a museum presentation stand. 14 long x 6 wide x 10.5 inches high with base, 35.5 x 15.25 x 26.5 cm.
A fine group 4 different 10 Tical opium weights from the Late Shan Empire, c. 1820-1860 AD.
Interesting study groupe representing 4 different late Burmese Shan styles of Hamsa birds. all with fine patinas and weighing 162,12 / 163,5 / 159,8 / 159,7 grams.
Condition: VF-EF for type, all 4 with nice patinas.
Provenance: John Abrahamsen Collection, important Danish private collection of c...
Antique Japanese woodblock print of a sumo wrestler of the Utagawa Kuniyoshi studio. Kuniyoshi was a pupil of the master Utagawa Toyokuni. He is part of the Ukiyo-e tradition of print making. His works are noteworthy for their use of color and patterns. He developed a style for portraits of kabuki actors and warriors with an emphasis on omens, dreams, apparitions, and extraordinary feats...
Antique Indian Hindu deity called Krishna Venugopala, 18th - 19th century, Southeast Asia.
Krishna is depicted standing on a separately cast circular lotus base, in his typical tribanga pose, holding the flute with both hands. He is wearing a pleated dhoti with incised patterns tied at his waist with a sash...
Pair of 19th century Chinese porcelain bowls with custom stands. In excellent antique condition, the dishes each measure 8.25" long, 6" wide, and 2.75" high. Displayed on the stand, it measures 6 inches high. There is one tiny chip to the rim which, if you look carefully, you can see it in the last photo. One of the stands is missing a small piece of wood, but it does not affect the stability of the stand. Rare to find such an attractive set of bowls...
Massive Japanese Taisho period bronze jardinière cast with four lobes in high relief with chidori (Japanese sparrows) perched on or flying among flowering cherry branches. A lappet band extends around the circumference where the top of the incurving shoulder meets the short, straight neck with everted rim. The ovoid form body rests on a splayed base. Measures about 16” high by 20” diameter and weighs 26 lbs. Early 20th century. Very good overall condition with good patina...
Japanese Jubako, traditional stacked lacquerware food boxes, represent not only culinary refinement but also an important aspect of Japanese food culture. These elegantly tiered containers, often adorned with intricate designs and vibrant colors, are integral to the presentation of special occasion meals such as New Year’s celebrations and formal picnics...
Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Mixed Metal Bronze Gourd Shaped Vase with Birds and Morning Glory
It is 9.6 inches (24.4 cm) tall by 5 inches (12.7 cm) wide. It is 3.8 Lb.
It is in good condition with no chips, cracks, or dents, except repaired at the bottom, missing some flowers, and small spots of oxidation (as seen in the photos).
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Antique Japanese pair of bronze warrior attendant figures. Dressed in Chinese armor and holding tall poles. Their tight curls suggest the mains of fu-dogs. Made of bronze with mixed metal details. The figures stand on square, footed platforms. Intricately sculpted with great movement and expression.
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 15" high (including pole) x 6 1/4" wide x 4 1/2" deep
Antique Yixing - I Hsing brushpot decorated with enamel floral and bird. The bottom of the teapot signed with the seal mark.
PERIOD : late 19th Cenuryt MEASUREMENTS: 7 cm wide, 10.5 cm height. CONDITION: small chip to the inner rim, no cracks, no hairlines and free from restorations.
An unusual round, antique Thai genuine Silver Box (acid tested) with intricate scrolling work with flowers and foliage.
The base also has a large medallion. 19th Century.
Size: height 4 cm. x 7 cm. diameter. Weight: 45 gr.
A yamatoe painting depicted an aristocratic man is about to go out for a night out on horseback...
Chinese antique silk women's robe, embroidered with butterflies and flowers, with elaborate butterflies and fruit in forbidden stitch with gold thread details on a dark, blue silk ground, edged in black silk and lined in light blue silk, also with butterfly and flower woven pattern. Interior of sleeves can be folded back to reveal beautiful forbidden stitch embroidery of multicolored flowers and butterflies.
Early to Mid 19 century
Size: 41" tall x 52" across with sleeves...
There is no visible image of God in Japanese Shinto religion. For this reason, people find the spirit of God in their surroundings, especially in nature. In the noh play “Takasago”, an old couple is seen together on the beach of Takasago (today’s Hyogo prefecture) sweeping pine needles under the trees. The old man Jo and old woman Uba are the spirits of the pine trees that were grown in Takasago and Sumiyoshi. The two trees are located far away but they are together with their spirits. ...