Miniature statue of a Lokapala, in military garb, standing in martial posture on rocks. Gilt bronze, with fine patina. China, Tang Dynasty. Height: 7.1 cm. Abrasion due to age, otherwise very good condition.
This is a Japanese antique Edo Period of Dark indigo dye samurai kimono.It is a very nice Edo period handspun & natural indigo dye cotton with a family crest.There are no stains or damage. There is a thin cotton inside. Size::Length:135cm(53.1inch) / Cuff to cuff, across the back: 130cm (51.1inch)
Qing dynasty Burmese Jadeite cylinder shaped toggles/beads. I am unsure as to the their original use, possibly seals. One is a little bigger than the other. 2cmx 1.6cm and 2.1cm x 1.8cm, 27 grams. Free shipping.
It is a thick indigo dyed cotton noren that looks like a very nice folding screen of Taisho era.
It is a very auspicious pine, bamboo, plum and crane, turtle design.
There is a faint fading part, but overall it is in very good condition.
On the far right is the name and date of the orderer for this noren. There is a family crest of the house.
This noren has 12 panels sewn together. Size::Vertical length:170cm (66.9inch) / Widt:398cm (156.6inch)
Rare pouring vessel in the form of a sphinx shown recumbent on a raised base.
The fantastic creature shows a beautiful female head with chubby facial features. The curly hair is entwined with ivy leaves.
The imposing lion body with powerful clawed paws and short wings attached to the sides. The cord around the neck is knotted between the breasts.
The figure is conceived as a pouring vessel. Next to the wing and the rear handle is a raised ridge with a sieve-like inlet...
Very rare bronze sculpture of Daiitoku, one of the five Myoo. He is represented with six heads (three large, three small), six legs and six arms that are holding the different attributes, while he is sitting on the back of a reclining long-horned buffalo. Here, Daiitoku holds his main hands clasped together. In the others he holds a staff, chakra, sword and trident. A flaming mandorla has been inserted in the back of the buffalo and is held in place by a metal strip on the back of Daiitoku ...
Set of three large identical keman, made of gilt bronze. Decorative hangings from a Buddhist temple.
Each keman is fan-shaped (or perhaps boar's eye-shaped) with a design of two pairs of double chrysanthemum family crests set between karakusa (winding weeds) in openwork. The knotted cord in the center is executed in gilt bronze repoussé (hollow underneath). The openwork design is very carefully executed, with engraved details and nanako ground...
Clay “tsa tsa”, over 100 years old, with six tantric deities- there is one repair, noted in enlargements. H: 5.8cm/2.2in and W: 5.3cm/2.1in. Free shipping.
1900's Chinese Flambe Peachbloom Glazed Porcelain Jar with Dragon
It is 13.1 inches (33.4 cm) tall by 10.3 inches (26.2 cm) wide. It is 11.7 Lb.
It has dark spots, skip glaze, glaze crazing, hairline cracks, a hole at the bottom and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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19th Century Chinese Spinach Jade Carved Snuff Bottle
It is 2.15 inches (5.6 cm) tall by 2 inches (5.1 cm) wide. It is 58.9 gram.
It has inclusions and missing lid and surface wears (as seen in the photos).
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19th Century Japanese Gold Makie Lacquer Kobako Kogo Box with Horse
The box is 0.63 inch (1.6 cm) tall by 2.3 inches (5.85 cm) in length and 2.2 inches (5.5 cm) wide. It is 13 gram.
It has small chips, peeling of lacquer, hairline crack, stains, rubbing of lacquer and gold and surfaces wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A Fine and genuine SONG Period, SAWANGKALOKE-SISACHANALAI, SIAMESE-THAI CELADON JARLET, 14-15th Century, with 2 intact shoulder loops. It also has incised ringed ribbing towards the top. The foot remains unglazed.
Good condition, no chips, no cracks, no hairlines, nor restorations/repairs.
Size:height ~11 cm x width 9 cm (~ 4.5" x 3.25").
A Fine, delicate and genuine SONG Period, SAWANGKALOKE-SISACHANALAI, SIAMESE-THAI GREEN CELADON VASE/JARLET,14-15th Century, with 2 intact shoulder loops. It also has distinct incised ringed ribbing towards, and especially on the neck. Very good condition, no chips, cracks, hairlines, restorations nor repairs.
Size: height 13 cm x width 8 cm (5.26" x 3.25").
A Chinese SONG YUAN DYNASTY (960-1297) Celadon Bowl swiftly incised with a rare butterfly-like design/pattern. The foot of the bowl remains unglazed and has some original soil deposit as this is a river find. Very fine condition, no chips, hairlines, restorations nor repairs.
Size: 17 cm diameter (6.75"diameter). Nice collector's piece!
Antique Japanese large tsuba (samurai sword hand guard). Cast in iron with an intentionally uneven surface to suggest a sandy beach or rock and further decorated with mixed metal inlay in the form of a variety of sea shells. Shakudo and gilt copper stand out against the dark iron. With collector's kiri wood box.
Age: Edo Period (1603 - 1867)
Dimensions: 3 5/8" x 3 1/2"
Antique Japanese iron tsuba (samurai sword hand guard) decorated on both sides with cresting waves. Unusual octagonal form and detail to each wave.
Age: Edo Period (1603-1867)
Dimensions: 2 3/4" wide
Antique Japanese small zushi (traveler's shrine) with unusual scene of Buddha seated on a lotus throne which rises out of billowing waves. Below him, two lords stand on top of the water while smaller lotuses bloom around them. Carved of wood with painted and lacquered details.
Age: Edo Period (1603 - 1867)
Dimensions: 5 1/2" high x 4 1/4" wide (9 1/4" wide when open) x 2 5/8" deep.
Antique Japanese cotton yogi, sleeping kimono for a woman. Thickly padded and decorated with a paste resist and red family crest. More paste resist characters on the front collar. Lined with a dark indigo-dyed cotton.
Age: early 20th century
Dimensions: 50" high x 50" wide