A wonderful patina lacquered Japanese black power container. Consisting of lacquered washi paper wooven tightly onto a natural gourd. The woven basketry work is detailed with the original attached stopper and copper lined interior neck.

Meiji period (1868-1912)

Size: 7.5" L x 3.5" W

A fantastic boxwood netsuke of a fu dog, wonderfully hand-carved with gorgeous, precise details. A small black ball rolls loosely around in its mouth.

Meiji Period (1868 - 1912), 19th Century

Size: 2" L x 1.5" W x 1" H

A charming Japanese boxwood okimono of a peapod. Smooth, fine hand-carved work. Original warm natural finish.

19th Century

Size: 6" L x 1.25" W x 1/3" thick

This is a mid-19th century netsuke possibly made by Ishikawa Rensai. an Asakusa School carver, that paints a comical portrayal of a Fu L:ion in a reclining pose with its right paw resting on a Mokugyo. Attributed to the Asakusa carver because of the close likeness of the subjects' characteristics and theme. A very similar piece was sold at the Mang Netsuke Collection Sale, conducted on 07 December 2012, at Falls Church, VA, by Quinn's Auction Galleries, Lot 180, for $2,600, plus premium (25%)...

Unusual Archaic Chinese round jade carving, dated from the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC–24 AD), incised with wonderful scenes of a grinning man holding a Ruyi scepter, riding on the back of a chimera on one side, and on the other side is a woman dancing while a man beside her plays the flute. A fantastic piece with excellent detailing and character. Thin in design.

The Western Han (206BC - 24AD) was regarded as the first unified and powerful empire in Chinese history...

Archaic Chinese round jade carving, dated from the Warring States Period (475 - 221 BC), with a white calcification covering the entire surface which is known as "chicken bone". This white calcification is due to the jade being burned in very ancient rituals revolving around life and death. Both sides of the jade are carved with archaic spiral patterns and two single rings...

Archaic Chinese round jade carving, dated from the Warring States Period (475 - 221 BC), with a white calcification covering the entire surface which is known as "chicken bone". This white calcification is due to the jade being burned in very ancient rituals revolving around life and death. Both sides of the jade are carved with archaic spiral patterns and two single rings...

Antique Chinese scroll painting with a lovely scene of two black birds perched with each other on a cherry blossom branch, with a calligraphy poem and red chop, attributed to Xu Guoxiang, late Qing Dynasty.

Provenance : From a private estate in Berkeley, CA.

Size: (entire scroll) 75" H x 33" W (painting only) 49" H x 24" W

An exceptional statue of Garuda holding Naga, the king of water serpents, in the Sukhothai Style. This is a very rare and important piece made in Thailand. Size: H. 54cm. W. 28cm. Condition: No repairs.Natural ageing.

A gorgeous TAISHO JAPANESE SILVERED BRONZE DRAGON-FISH. Excellent Condition. Size: 8.5 " Height (ca. 22 cm.). Rare Collector's Piece! More detailed photographs available upon request. Superb workmanship and details.

A large Tembo tsuba. The Tembo (or Tenpo) style evolved from the Saotome school and the sukashi decoration of Okiagari here (an especially nice feature) carries over. Okiagari are self righting toys and the subject was a symbol of inspiration to Samurai in aspiring to improvement and the right path in life. There is, on a curious level of interest, some minute trace of old gold decoration (long since worn off) on the surface of this tsuba...

Japanese Black Lacquer heavy thick Cyprus wood Armor Trunk or Armor Storage Box with heavy black iron mounted, Ca. late 1800's, Meiji period, 19 1/2" high, 20 1/2" wide, 13 3/4" deep, lift up top, mounted with heavy black iron handles and corners with large red Kanji writing on both sides, and plain black lacquer finish on the sides, inside the trunk is finished with beige color lacquer. Shows wear and tear on heavy lacquer finish around edges and trims.

A very unusual Han stoneware bird with the remains of the multi colored glaze. Size: L. 12cm. H. 5.6cm.

A Large Hexagonal Chinese Imari Tea Caddy. Decorated in the typical palette with various landscapes. Chinese C1720/40 Height: 5 3/8" (13.7 cm). Condition: frits, two shallow flakes 1.4 and 1.3 cm to shoulder. Hairline crack from a bruise in the unglazed neck with small 0.5 cm chip to base.

An unusual pig head pottery figure with the front showing the pig's head and the back showing the pigs nose. The pig represents "Good Fortune" and "Prosperity". Size: 7cm X 6.5cm. Condition: Two old chips at the base.See photos.

Japanese Meiji Period SATSUMA monogrammed plate. Signature stamp and gold signature by KINKOZAN. Plate has "JL" monogrammed on the top border of the plate. 8 3/4" diameter by 3/4" depth.

A authentic beautifulpair of green and amber glazed horseshoe back miniature Ming chairs. Size: H. 18cm. W. 11cm. Condition: No repairs.

A cloisonne box with a beautiful enameled phoenix signed by the artist. The box comes with it's original tray and has the original cloth lining inside the box. Size: Box. L.14cm. W. 10cm. H. 8.5cm. Tray: 21 X 17.5 cm. Condition: No repairs.