Japanese bronze cast in imitation of a Chinese zun form ritual wine beaker. The archaistic style ritual vessel appears to have been cast in three sections, each of which is divided by vertical openwork flanges into four panels of relief cast and carved decoration. The flared trumpet-shaped neck holds bands of upright blades containing flowering plants. The mid-section is cast in relief with four Buddhist shishi set against a geometric ground...
Tang Changsha large bowl from Batu hitam shipwreck. Bowl in good condition with some glaze degradations , free from any restoration. Size: 19,5cm diameter.
Chinese Ming dynasty celadon bowl. 15cm diameter. Good conditions.
Large Chinese Flambe-Glaze Bottle Vase, Lat 18th Century or Early 19th Century
It is 12 inches (30.5 cm) tall by 7.7 inches (17.6 cm) wide. It is 7.1 Lb.
It has firing bubbles, glaze crazing, manufacture defects of pitting, chips at the base, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Antique ukiyo-e woodblock print of a woman with a look of frustration on her face, wearing a black kimono, decorated with light pink and blue sakura blossoms, and a salmon pink under robe. Behind her are several cottages with trees and mountains, and stylized signatures in the top right corner and middle left side. Ukiyo-e is a genre of woodblock print that was popular during the 17-19th centuries in Japan...
This Qing Dynasty enamel box is from the late 1800's and was made for export...The bottom has incised stamp of China as required by McKinley Tariff Act.
The box is silver over copper with an intricate enamel scene on the top and all four sides. The quality of the enamel work is very good. The interior of the box is lined with wood...Box measures 5.75 x 3.75 x 1.75 inches
Meiji (1868-1912) Period Japanese Gilt Bronze Model of a Pheasant on Wood Stand
It is 15 inches (38 cm) tall with stand, 10.75 inches (27 cm) without stand by 22 inches (56 cm) long by 8.25 inches (21 cm) wide. It is 11 lb.
It has rubbing of gold and has oxidation, cracks at the wood stand, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Gorgeous golden silk obi with gold thread edging, decorated with irises made from blue, red, white, and gold dotted stitching. Meiji period (1867-1912)
Size: 158" length, 12" width
Beautiful silk obi with patterns of pinecones and branches in a circular shape. Hand stitches can be seen inside, a great sign of antiquity. Meiji period (1867-1912)
Size: 159" length, 13.5" width
Choson Period, ca. early 1800s
This jar is stoutly potted, having a tall neck and flaring body, resting on a thick grit-coated footring and slightly recessed base. It is clear glazed without decoration. Small gray and brown iron impurities in the clay freely show through the clear glaze. This is a mingei type folk craft item intended to use in the home. There are several stable hairline cracks from age, stained brown in the rim area.
Height: 3 ¾ in., Width: 4 ¾ in.
A pair of Japanese lacquered braziers or hibachis decorated with motif of ferns produced by the noted Kyoto Lacquer firm, Nishimura Zohiko. Interestingly, the pair of hibachis might be made from two generations of Nishimura Zohiko. The underside of the lid is inscribed: (transliteration: Shinobu kusa Makie, Roiro Urushi Okegata Hibachi) translation: Roiro Lacquer Hibachi decorated with motif of ferns. Come with box...
A pair of lacquered nesting trays decorated with motif of waves in the Rinpa style. The set is titled: (transliteration: Korin Shu Urushi-e, Kuro Ikkan Maru Iriko Bon) Red Lacquer Korin Style Motif, Nesting Circular Trays in the Ikkan Style. The trays were done by an artist named Housai who was possibly active around the mid to late 20th century, comes with box. Age: Showa Period Size: (small tray) diameter: 17.1" height 1.3" (large tray) diameter: 18" height: 1.3"
A beautiful set of dangling earrings made with antique Qing Peking Glass Green Leopard Guru beads, trade beads and Vermeil beads (silver
dipped in genuine gold). These are for pierced
ears only. Very exotic, unique and glamorous!
Chinese agate snuff bottle with absolutely beautiful formations and ribbons of varying hues of yellows, browns, and navy blue throughout. 20th century
Size: 2.75" height, 2.25" width
Quartz snuff bottle carved with a basketweave design, with an etched, ropey carved texture above and below the woven pattern, with an agate bottle topper. 19th century
Size: 3" height, 2.5" width
Lovely Japanese antique Imari-ware porcelain bowl, eight sided, beautifully painted in traditional Imari colors with details in gold, scenes of mountain pavilions and baskets of chrysanthemums in alternating fan shaped reserves, Meiji Period.
Size: 8 3/4" wide diameter x 3 1/8" high.
Japanese small headside box for storage of small personal items, three small drawers, nice grain, Taisho Period.
Total size: 8" high x 13 1/4" wide x 9 1/2" deep.
Beautiful kiri wood isho (clothing) tansu chest, originating from the Mikuni region of Japan. It features iron hardware with heart motifs, five drawers with hirute shaped handles and elegant backings and locks, and a bottom corner lockbox with two small drawers hidden inside. Keys are included. Meiji period (4867-1912)
Size: 40.5" height, 34" width, 16.75" depth