Antique Japanese fine lacquered kogo box for holding incense. Comprised of 3 stacking compartments, the lower of which has a gilt copper lining. The overall shape is that of a textile knot (musubi) with ornate patterns in gold takamaki-e on black and nashiji lacquer. The sides of the box are further decorated with a landscape of trees on a rocky outcropping, a village of thatched roof huts, and low hills near a lake, all on a fine nashiji ground. With signed kiri wood tomobako...

A Black Lacquer Stem Cup with a silvered metal liner and base. Chinese 17/18thC. Height; 8.3 cm. Diameter; 9.0 cm. Condition; there is a small flake and bruise to the base of the bowl

Small funeral mirror, of circular shape, decorated in relief with two tigers. Traces of the original gilding. Bronze, with fine age patina. China, Jin Dynasty. Diameter: 7.1 cm. Very good condition. NOTE: this mirror is part of a small collection of funeral mirrors collected many years ago that we are starting to offer presently.

Diameter approximately 33 cm. Bluish Color and flat color. There is a soft chip at the rim. More pictures are available. In good condition.

Small funeral mirror, of circular shape, decorated in relief with four frolicking chimeras and grapes. At the back,traces of the imprint of a textile. Bronze, with fine age patina. China, Tang Dynasty. Diameter: 6.8 cm. Very good condition. NOTE: this mirror is part of a small collection of funeral mirrors collected many years ago that we are starting to offer presently.

This small bottle is very rare at small size celadon bottle. It was fired with the oxidation condition, colored olive green. Condition is perfect, no repaired. Size: 5.6cm(D) 7.0cm(H) YouTube/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kx-ZeimrCvc Certification/ written by ​Noriki Shimazu the Japanese famous researcher for Asian antiques,

Funeral mirror of circular shape decorated with an adorned square at its center, surrounded by symbols, and with a geometric design in relief around its rim. Bronze, with a nice slightly encrusted red and green patina. China, Han Dynasty. Diameter: 8.9 cm. Very good condition. NOTE: this mirror is part of a small collection of funeral mirrors collected many years ago that we are starting to offer presently.

An antique Japanese 2 section Kyoto Mizuya Tansu made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and HInoki (Cypress) woods. The upper and lower sections feature sliding doors behind which removable shelves allow for split level storage with 5 drawers for organizing small items. The small hinged door to the upper right features a secret sliding locking panel that opens and closes the door. Side horizontal ribs for additional strength and visual design. Mortise and tenon Japanese joinery was used in its construction...

An antique Japanese Tohoku Mizuya Tansu in 2 sections made of Burl Keyaki (Zelkova), Aka Matsu (Red Pine) and Hinoki (Cypress) woods. Two sets of large doors separated by a middle set of 4 drawers with Mokko handles. A lift-out door hides additional storage space where tall narrow items were stored. Original wiped Urushi lacquer finish.

Age: Meiji period (1870-1890)

Dimensions: 65 3/4" Wide by 55 5/8" High by 21 5/8" Deep

A Rare/Fine Korean Wood Portable Food Container (Carrier)-19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. The lantern shaped portable wood box was used to carry food including side dishes. One side can be up-right open by pulling upward and the other back side has two vertical opens for pushing forward 4 drawer shaped food containers carrying lunches or snacks. It’s in very fine condition with dark brown patina, it measures 10.7cm x 10.7cm x 23cm h...

An antique Japanese Byosho Bako (peddler's chest) made of Hinoki (Cypress) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware. Two loop rings where a carrying rope was once attached allowing the merchant to carry this chest on his back. The hinged door opens to 5 drawers used for the storage of wares for sale. A few small ink stains on the upper surface attests to the merchant using the top as a writing surface when writing sales...

Height: 37.5 cm (15 in)
Width: 19 cm (7.6 in)

Fine Chinese porcelain Yan Yan vase; shows a scrolling lotus design throughout; good condition with minor scuffing; email for more pictures

A very rare lobed spittoon enameled with floral decorations very unusual colors, like yellow and purple. Diameter 8,4 cm, H. 4,8 cm. Good condition with normal age wear. Ca. late 19th century.

A lobed tray made of brass and copper, enameled in cloisonné technique, decorated with two dragons chasing the flaming pearl. Dimensions 23 x 18 x 2 cm. The tray is in good condition with normal age wear. Ca. Late 19th century..

Edo Period (1603-1868) Japanese Antique Kyo Ware Tsutsu Chawan (Tea Bowl) for Tea Ceremony.

Kyo/Kiyomizu Ware has several centuries of history with over 300 kilns located around Kyoto, Japan.
The history of Kiyomizu pottery goes back to the Momoyama period (1568-1600).

Size
Height 9.5cm
Width 10cm
Weight 480g

Condition
Overall good considering the age, no cracks, no chips.
Supplied with old wooden box.

Very Rare Goryeo Dynasty (12th/13th century) Korean Celadon Inlaid Crane Stoneware Oil Bottle Goryeo Celadon Korean Antique Pottery

Provenance: Japanese private collection

Size
Diameter 6.8cm
Height 3.9cm
Weight 107g

Condition
No cracks, no chips.
Please see the pictures for reference.

Edo Period (1603-1868) Antique Shino Ware Chawan (Tea Bowl)

Shino pottery is produced in today's Gifu prefecture since 16th century and it is distinguished by thick white glazes, red marks and the surface of small holes.

Size
3.3in. (8.4cm.) high;
5.1in. (13cm.) diameter;
440g weight.

Condition There are repairs and cracks due to age. The bowl doesn't leak and can be used for tea ceremony.
Please see the photos for details.

Antique Japanese Red Raku Tea Bowl (Chawan) made by Waraku during Meiji period (1868-1912).
The seal of the potter is stamped at the bottom.

Waraku started producing Raku wares around 1830 in Kyoto and now Motoo Kawasaki is the 8th generation of Waraku.
Raku pottery is traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremony since as early as the 16th century.

Size
Width 12cm
Height 8cm
Weight 470g

Condition
Good, used...