A Japanese bronze Wakizashi (short sword) from Edo Period (1603-1868). It comes with a Tokugawa symbol - the “Triple Hollyhock”.

Ovoid-shaped (nagamarugata) iron tsuba hammered and chased with medallions. On one side, medallions of a dragon with gold highlights and a komainu (or shishi – lion dog guarding the temple). On the other one, a medallion of waves and clouds with gold highlights

Tanaka school
Japan – Edo period (1603-1868)
Width: 3.1 in. (8 cm) – depth: 3.3 in. (8.5 cm)

Width approximately 14.2 cm (across the handles). A hair line at the base. In good condition.

A fine,large and very heavily cast Japanese bronze flower vase of shaped dodecagonal cross section, with central reticulated floral section and pierced galleried rim. 15 in. 38 cms. high and 29 cms across the top. Edo/Meiji period, mid 19th century. Signed on the base Gyoko. Weight in excess of 3kg.

Comprised of solid forged steel head, cut-out stencil family crest of Sada-uji and Matamasa clans.
Ya used in war by the samurai had a variety of tips called yajiri or yanone; these arrowheads were forged using the same steel (tamahagane) and methods as traditional Japanese swords...

1900's Chinese Flambe Glaze Porcelain Vase with 2 Ears

It is 10.62 inches (27 cm) tall by 11.4 inches (29 cm) wide. It is 6.6 Lb.

It has glaze crazing, skip glazes, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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19th Century Tongzhi Marking Chinese Famille Rose Decorated Square Bowl 同治

It is 2.85 inches (7. cm) tall by 5.5 inches (14 cm) long and wide. It is 1.8 Lb.

It has rubbing of gold and paint, skip glazes, glaze imperfections, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

Some of the photos were taken under the sun.

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1900's Chinese Celadon Porcelain Planter

It is 7.7 inches (19.6 cm) tall by 9.8 inches (24.8 cm) wide. It is 7 Lb.

It has dark spots, underglaze chips, skip and excess glazes, surface wears and scratches, small chips, and crazing (as seen in the photos).

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Pair of 18th Century Chinese Export Famille Rose Qianlong Cockerel Ewer

Each piece is 6.4 inches (16.2 cm) tall by 6.1 inches (15.5 cm) wide. The total weights is 2.6 Lb.

They have missing handles, lid, and one claw at one rooster. They also have been repaired at the openings and one claw. In addition, they have hairline cracks at beaks and feet, chips at the feet and tails, repainted feet, beaks, and tail, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos)...

Chinese porcelain letter holder.

Age: China, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Size: Height 21.2 C.M./ Width 20.7 C.M.
Condition: Nice glaze and condition overall. Please refer to the enlarged photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

Old (1900's) Japanese Shakudo Gold & Silver Mixed Metal Box with Flower & Grasshopper

It is 1.25 inches (4.2 cm) tall by 3 inches (10.6 cm) wide. It is 505 gram.

It is tarnished and has rust, stains, rubbing of gilding, oxidation, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Bronze Articulated Crab

It is 2.2 inches (5.5 cm) tall by 6.8 inches (17.3 cm) wide. It is 743 gram (1.6 Lb).

It has oxidation and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Set of menuki. Sold individually to complete an incomplete sword. Price from $50 to $150 each. We can provide you with more photos, dimensions and details on request.

Several sword mount sold separately to complete an incomplete sword. Prices range from $200 to $700.Details, photos and dimensions on request.

Pair of 1900's Chinese Famille Rose Powder Blue Vase with Figures

They are 10.6 inches (27 cm) tall by 4.7 inches (12 cm) wide. The total weight is 3.6 Lb.

They have skip glazes, firing burst and bubbles, firing cracks at the inside, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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An antique Japanese full length tanegashima rifle with working original matchlock mechanism. Hand made of high figure burl keyaki hardwood with original translucent lacquer finish. The whole length of the hand forged iron barrel is inlaid with a swirling silver dragon in clouds and the crest of the noble Tokugawa clan with six character mark which reads: 松平三河守 Matsudaira Mikawa-no-kami. Matsudaira refers to the Matsudaira clan...

Chinese Kangxi Period (1662-1722) Famille Rose Porcelain Rosewater Sprinkler with Silver Mounts for the Islamic Market

It is 9.4 inches (24 cm) tall by 3.6 inches (9.2 cm) wide. It is 1.2 lb.

It is tarnished and has dark spots, skip glazes, and surface wear and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Iron tsuba in the shape of a chrysanthemum (kikugata), openworked in negative with foliage and geometric patterns.

Chrysanthemum shaped tsuba were quite popular in the Edo period as the flower was considered a symbol of nobility and elegance. Kikugata are often openworked in negative...

Diameter 19.5 cm. There are several glaze fall. In good condition.

Japanese bronze vase with nice form, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony.

Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century
Size: Height 27.2 C.M. / Width 19.3 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

1900's Chinese Clair de Lune Sky Blue Monochrome Porcelain Vase Marked

It is 7.7 inches (19.5 cm) tall by 3.4 inches (8.75 cm) wide. It is 2.1 Lb.

It has minor skip glazes, dark spots, firing cracks, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Mixed Metal Shibayama Table Screen Marked Masakazu 政一

It is 10.23 inches (26 cm) tall by 10.63 inches (27 cm) in length. It is 1.85 lb.

It is tarnished and has oxidation, warped and small cracks at the board, missing mother of pearls and inlays, small chips to the inlays, stains, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1900's Chinese Export Nyonya Straits Peranakan Famille Rose Porcelain Moon Flask with Dragon

It is 17.5 inches (44.5 cm) tall by 10.6 inches (27 cm) wide. It is 9.4 Lb.

It has rubbing of gold and paint, dark spots, skip and excess glazes, glaze cracks, chips at the lid and ear, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A ceremonial presentation of Japanese yan one (arrow heads) to the Hachiman deity, performed by the Iwashimizu Hachimangu Temple.
These arrowheads are made the same as swords and other edged weapons as they are folded steel and most are tempered. Yanone were used for battle, hunting, gifts or rewards and for presentations as shown here. There are many different kinds of arrowhead and they all have their own special name. Togari-ya is a simple pointed design. The yanagi-ba, also known ...

Chinese Kangxi Period Wucai Porcelain Fish Bowl with Mountain Scene

It is 6.7 inches (17 cm) tall by 8.7 inches (22 cm) wide. It is 4.3 Lb.

It has skip glazes, hairline cracks at the side, dark spots, chips the rim and center of the body, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Japanese bronze vase.

Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century
Size: Height 40.2 C.M. / Width 27.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

A wonderful original Japanese six panel byobu screen. Hand painted with natural mineral colors on gofun paper. Unusual low height for the full six panel length. Finely painted pheasant sitting central to the painting. A family of swallows swooping and dancing around in a playful fashion. Natural full wisteria branch rises up to create a perch for the pheasant.

Fun fact, pheasants are the national bird of Japan. In Japan the pheasant is a divine messenger for Amaterasu, the great...

A very unusual and rare mid Edo period iron Duo. Full wrap around breast and back plate with hinged shoulders plates. Detail of an incredibly fierce and deleted dragon wrapped around and suspended around swirling clouds.
In japan, the dragon represent wisdom, strength, force for good, wind, water and of coarse wealth. Dragons are destructive forces, but they are also considered guardians.
The collar of the undergarment is hand sewn silk embroidered with gold threads.
In...

Japanese Mixed Metal Bronze Vase Signed, circa 1900

It is 14.37 inches (36.5 cm) tall by 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) wide. It is 6135 gram (13.5 lb).

It has rubbing of patina, tarnished metals, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Chinese antique small porcelain bowl with lobed edges, painted with a qilin against a background of rocks and trees. The sides are painted with more rural scenes in blue, green, black, red and yellow enamel. The significance of the qilin is that it is said to appear upon the imminent arrival of a sage or "illustrious ruler". It embodies and protects Chinese virtues on earth, using it's magical powers to uplift the good. A chimeric creature, the qilin has the features of various animals inc...

Meiji (1868-1912)Japanese Bronze Turtle Okimono Signed

It is 1.77 inches (4.5 cm) tall by 3.2 inches (8.2 cm) long by 2.8 inches (7.2 cm) wide. It weighs 214.7 gram.

It has oxidation and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Brocade lined signed Japanese lidded basket circa 1910-1920 by Suzuki Gengensai (1891-1950). In beautiful condition (the silk brocade lining has deteriorated). Signed on the underside. Works by this artist are in the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the San Francisco Asian Art Museum. Please ask for additional photos.

Diameter approximately 20 cm. More pictures are available. In good condition.

Antique Japanese large Buddhist altar table. Made of carved and lacquered wood and decorated with many petalled chrysanthemums. The kiri blossom in the center is the mon used by the Toyotomi clan. Dramatically curved legs and flanged top. Covered in a warm gilt lacquer finish. The table top is lacquered black.

Age: Late Edo Period

Dimensions: 31 1/2" high (34 1/2" high including flanges) x 82" long x 18 1/2" deep.

A rare antique Japanese Sado Island Kasane Tansu made of Kirinoki (Paulownia) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. Original hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite handles, decorative lock plates and front of drawer corners. The two upper full width drawers have lock plates that each feature the lucky Phoenix bird while the two lower drawers 3/4 width drawers shows an auspicious crane above and a good luck sea turtle below both representing longevity. The corner hardware and the handle...

17C Chinese Kangxi Period Iron Rust Black Glazed Porcelain Bowl

It is 2.95 inches (7.5 cm) tall by 5.9 inches (15 cm) wide. It is 0.7 Lb.

It has skip glazes, dark spots, chips at the rim and surface wear and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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