19th century Japanese wooden nyoi - a Buddhist scepter - with scrolling finial. Nyoi, or Ruyi scepter is a traditional symbol of scholarship and transmission of knowledge. Dense fruitwood with beautiful texture, simple elegant carving, wonderful patina to the surface from being handled, old ink spots in places, very pleasant to the touch. Great subtle piece for scholar’s table, or a practicing Buddhist. Length 12 1/4 inches.

Height approximately 20 cm. In good condition.

19th century Nepalese manuscript dealing with protective spells for children. Colours on paper. 75 x26 cm. Framed. Can be viewed in central London by arrangement or de framed and shipped worldwide.

This a Kioto School Netsuke, carved in the 19h century, that depicts a standing Boy, who is carrying a large bag over his shoulder, and is happily eating a piece of Cake. Signed Shoji, on the edge of the boy's robe, in the back. Wonderful mellow patina. Charming and interesting, but seldom seen depiction of Daily life in Japan. Netsuke measures 0.98 inches (2.5cm) wide, and, 2.05 inches (5.2cm) tall...

17C/18C Chinese Kangxi Blue and White Porcelain Charger w Silver Handle The charger is depicted in under-glazed blue with a scene from traditional Chinese opera “Romance of the Western Chamber” which is one of the most famous Chinese dramatic works; the rim with a series of lozenge patterns, mounted with a later-added silver handle; the reverse is decorated with two scrolls of flowers. Size: 24.5 cm diam. 3 cm deep. Condition: Good.

19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Noh Theater Mask of Okina, the Happy Old Man, portraying a happy man of wisdom and joy in many Noh dramas. This Noh mask is carved by Ko-Ikiu III from a long line of Noh mask carvers. It is finely lacquered over paloma wood. Signed with original case. This mask is in Perfect Condition. 7.5 inches tall (15 inches with beard) x 6 inches wide, 19cm tall (38cm with beard) x 15cm wide.

Rare Song - Yuan dynasty longquan celadon big single fish dish, rounded side with flattened rim and glazed base, dish decorated with big single fish motif at interior, outer wall with raised lotus petal motif, covered with golden green glaze.
Dish is in good condition no crack, no chip, no restoration, porcelain with good ping sound with finger tip.
Size: 19 cm diameter.

A very nice Qingbai plate in the shape of a flower, the center with a very fine carving of a peony. China, Song Dynasty (960-1279). Diameter 14,5 cm. Condition: excellent with normal age wear.

A pair of antique Chinese wooden FOO-DOGS/LIONS, 19th Century. Very fine detailed hand carving. One with a pup (the female) and the other with a globe (the male) on detailed carved bases incorporating Buddhist symbols. Very good condition. Size: H. 22 cm.(8.75")

Chinese gray Hetian jade carving in form of a belt buckle, length of carving is 3.95 inches long, no condition issues. Introduction; Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Hetian jade, a nephrite jade, is regarded as the only true jade in ancient China until Burmese jadeite becomes popular in late Qing Dynasty. The hardness of the Hetian jade is between 6 to 6.5 and density is between 2.96 to 3.17. Most of the nephrite jade in the world are green...

Blue and white bowl with landscapes, flora, and fauna
Late 18th century
Qianlong period, Qing dynasty
Porcelain with underglaze colbalt blue; Jingdezhen ware
H: 7 cm D: 13.8 cm
long hairlines; loss of gilding; was never fully broken and displays fine
From a Marion, MA estate

This bowl is one of the rarer Qianlong-period blue and white export bowls I've come across...

Antique Chinese shard box made of porcelain and silver. The porcelain lid has a charming scene of young boys playing in a courtyard. One boy looks down into a large basin that is cracked and a river of water pours out with a boy climbing out. Two boys are running towards an unknown destination. The boy in the center observes the unfolding scenes while he is watched by his companion. The box is made of silver. The outside has a beautiful floral design that has been hammered into it...

Height: 2.9 cm (1.2 in)
Width: 2.9 cm (1.2 in)
Depth: 1.8 cm (0.8 in)

Fine Japanese ebony seal netsuke of a Shishi; intricate workmanship throughout; seal characters carved to base; excellent condition

Japanese green Glass Ojime, 3/4" diameter, large holes on tops and the bottom where cord go through to tightening for Netsuke. There are some indentations on the glass surface.

Ca. 1796 – 1820, early 19th century
Jiaqing Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with overglaze famille rose enamels
D: 18.4 cm, h: 8.3 cm
From a Marine Country, California estate

A large and rare ogee-form bowl, marked with a Jiaqing seal mark in iron red and of the period; interior glazed in turquoise, and gilt rim scalloped; excellently decorated in famille rose enamels with auspicious motifs...

Ca. early 1800s

The mouth rim of this apple-shaped soft paste porcelain jar is encircled by fifteen uniformly pierced holes. The green souffle glaze covers the exterior and continues over the mouth ring. The interior is fully glazed with a dark green souffle type glaze. The glaze has an overall lightly mottled effect from having been applied by blowing it onto the body through a tube. The base in unglazed and slightly soiled from use and age. There are two dark old tape stains visible...

Japanese Stag Horn Monkey Netsuke, 18th C. Edo period, 2 3/4" high, 1" wide, 1 1/4" deep, Monkey is holding huge Mushroom. The condition is good, old patina is lustrous.

This is additonal photos II of Exhibition items
at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Exhibition is now open and thru 3/10/24.
These items were gifted to The Celveland
Museum of Art by Mr. James and Mrs. Christine
Heusinger. Please note all items showing are
not for sale.