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 | Antique NYOI scepter (ruyi); natural rekishi shape. Late Edo |
 | Elegant Bamboo Ikebana Basket, Hanakago by Suzuki Gengesai |
 | Stone Figure of Seated Buddha - Circa. 17th Century |
 | Han Dynasty - Funerary Pottery Horse Head |
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 | [Spring Trout] Hanging Scroll by Ōtagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875) |
 | Chinese Scroll Painting of Koi Fish by Zhao Dao Ang |
A Chinese bronze vase with dragon head handles, well cast with two bands of taotie masks above a band of blade shaped panels of further masks, the details and eyes of the beasts picked out in gold and silver. Height 12in, 31cms. Heavily cast, weight 2500g. Mid Qing dynasty, 18th/early 19th century.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Stoneware : Pre 1492
item #1474703
(stock #BZ10R010)
A fine Chinese Jin / Yuan dynasty Cizhou painted bottle with 4 lugs. Ht. 28.5cm. Condition: few chips to the body and mouth rim, no restore, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please inquire before ordering. Duration of shipment may take up to a month due to the pandemic.
Zentner Collection
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A rare antique Japanese Okidoko (display stand for a Tokonoma room) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) wood. The top is one thick solid long piece of this rare wood...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1910
item #1474794
(stock #OC004)
The Kura
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Gold dragons prance about the vermillion surface of this exquisite vessel by important Meiji potter Eiraku Zengoro XIV (Tokuzen) enclosed in the original signed wooden box which is in turn enclosed in an outer box also annotated by a later generation Eiraku. Remembered specifically for his mastery of Aka-e Kinsai ware, this is a museum worthy example of this important potters work. It is 43 cm (17 inches) tall and in excellent condition...
E & M Perez
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Hupa basket, California, in large size and in beautiful condition, with open gallery edge at top, a woven foot that enables it to sit flat, the sides decorated with zig zag designs in cream color with dark edge on bottom band.
Measures 10 7/8" on one side, 10 1/8" on the other and is roughly 4 3/4" high (a bit higher on one side than the other).
The condition is remarkable, very little wear, no fading or losses, has been well cared for...
E & M Perez
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Fine example of Woodlands Indian beadwork, in the form of a Glengarry cap, with heavy beading depicting flowers, foliage and geometric lines, with additional sewn thread embroidery, on velvet backing, heavy cloth interior, ca 1850.
Measures 11 1/2" on each side of cap at bottom edge, 23" around, and is 4" deep, the top panel is 5" wide.
The beadwork is found throughout many of the Northeaster Woodlands Indian tribes, including the Iroquois, Wabanaki, Mohawk, and Tuscarora, and these caps wer...
The Kura
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A magnificent set of five wooden bowls lacquered red with a net design enclosed in the original wooden box titled Shu-nuri Amime Hashiaraiwan dating from the first half of the 20th century. Excluding the lid each is 7.5 cm (3 inches) tall, roughly the same diameter at the rim, and all are in excellent condition. Repeated use of lacquer tends to see the black acquire a brown tinge. These remain jet black, and it is likely they have been virtually unused for the better part of a century...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Lacquer : Pre 1900
item #1474911
(stock #0584)
Momoyama Gallery
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Up for sale is this magnificent and high class set of a tea pot and a tea container made of wood and covered in lacquer with elaborate maki-e, applied with gold designs. Both pieces of art have perfectly fitting maki-e wooden stands...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Sculpture : Pre AD 1000
item #1475030
(stock #03072023C)
This is a diminutive portrayal of a crowned Buddhist figure, most likely a Bodhisattva, dating to circa the 6th century AD, Northern Qi dynasty. Note that the nose and areas of the forehead are darker than the rest of the stone, indicating that they have been rubbed by the hands of worshippers over the centuries, creating a "sweat stain" darkening of the stone...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Wood : Pre 1900
item #1475043
(stock #MSJfanWood)
June Hastings
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Superb museum quality carved Chinese wood brise fan with deeply worked guard sticks and finely done inner sticks carved equally to both sides of lovely scenes. Larger than most brise fans, it also still has its original hand carved presentation box fitted in silk. Made in Canton, China for the export market, the fan and box dates circa 1870-1880. Condition is wonderful to both and a must have for the collector. Fan length 9.5" x fully opened 16.5" with case being 12.5" long x 2.5" x 2.5"
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1900
item #1475046
(stock #413)
Conservatoire Sakura
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Small Kagamibuta (button that acts as a netsuké in traditional Japanese clothing). However the size of this one is unusually too small. To my knowledge, there is no Kagamibuta of this size (32mm) usually the diameter of these exceeds 50mm. This is not the only particularity of this jewel, indeed the presence of glass paste is absolutely exceptional, there too, I do not know of any other netsuké, manju or kagamibuta created in this material...
Tokunyu was born as the eldest son of seventh-generation master Chonyu. He succeeded his father at the age of 18, but was prone to illness, and when his father died, he passed the mantle on to his younger brother later known as Ryonyu.
As he was sickly from a young age, he was a Raku master only for nine years and the number of his remaining works is the fewest among all Raku generations...
As he was sickly from a young age, he was a Raku master only for nine years and the number of his remaining works is the fewest among all Raku generations...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Near Eastern : Stone : Pre AD 1000
item #1475074
Senatus Consulto
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A large and thick seal carved in a large-corned attractive brown stone, Western Mesopotamia, Kingdom of the Mittani, 1550-1350 BC.
The seal is decorated with a high relief 'eye pattern' / Rhomboid design inside a dotted frame.
The Mitanni Kingdom (Hurrians) was a strong regional power limited by the Hittites to the north, Egyptians to the west, Kassites to the south, and later by the Assyrians to the east...
The seal is decorated with a high relief 'eye pattern' / Rhomboid design inside a dotted frame.
The Mitanni Kingdom (Hurrians) was a strong regional power limited by the Hittites to the north, Egyptians to the west, Kassites to the south, and later by the Assyrians to the east...
A Chinese parcel gilt bronze incense-burner and cover modelled as an immortal on a mule, late Ming dynasty. 23 cms.
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A striking soft-glazed six-sided incense burner by Maki Hokusai decorated with white flower blossoms on soft flesh colored glaze surmounted by a silver lid pierced with the character Kotobuki (Fortune) by Hata Zoroku. The pot itself is 10 cm tall, plus the sliver lid. It comes in an ancient wooden box signed by Zoroku.
Hata Zoroku I (1823-1890) learned metalwork techniques in the studio of Ryubundo in Kyoto...
Hata Zoroku I (1823-1890) learned metalwork techniques in the studio of Ryubundo in Kyoto...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Sculpture : Pre 1492
item #1475160
(stock #54)
Gallery Samdao
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Standing in samabhanga, with her right hand raised, left arm broken. Naked upper body with well defined breast. Wearing a sarong elegantly carved and secured with a decorated belt secured at her waist.
This splendid rare piece is 75 cm (29.5 In) height not including display stand and 85 cm (33.5 In) on the mount...
This is a japanese antique Edo period (1800-1867)hemp Buddhist Shugensha hanten coat worn by Shugen practitioners and Yamabushi who practiced Shugendo.
Shugendo is a unique Japanese religion that combines Buddhism, Shinto and the worship of nature (mountains).
It has some light stains and one very small hole, but is in very good condition.
Size::Length :90 cm (35.3 inch) / Sleeve to sleeve :128 cm (50.3 inch)
The Kura
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An incredible Mishima Chawan dating from the Edo period with a wide repair to the rim in dark lacquer decorated with golden grasses in gold maki-e lacquer designs. It comes in an ancient dilapidated silk pouch with cotton buffer enclosed in an age darkened kiri-wood box titled Mishima Chawan. The bowl is 5.5 cm (2 inches) tall, 12.5 -13.5 cm (5-1/2 -6 inches) diameter and in fine condition. Mishima ware refers to different types of imported and adopted Japanese pottery...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1700
item #1475284
(stock #03152023A)
A large powerful and deep repousse Tibetan piece with features raised almost 5/8", measuring 4-1/4" in height by X 3-3/4" in width. In excellent condition with complete original gilding intact. Minor loss to the flaming aureole. Excellent detail. A substantial early depiction of a great subject.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1900
item #1475304
(stock #2023-1103)
GALERIE TIAGO
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Bronze dropper (suiteki) representing a chubby guardian lion, called komainu in Japanese or shishi in Chinese.
The komainu is inspired by the Chinese guardian lion shishi, which dates back to the Tang dynasty (581-618)...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Swords and Related : Pre 1837 VR
item #1475307
(stock #2023-1108)
GALERIE TIAGO
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Rectangular-shaped (nadekakugata) iron tsuba decorated with two dragonflies with copper tara-zogan inlay.
Japan – Edo period (1603-1868)
Width: 2.4 in. (6.2 cm) – depth: 2.7 in. (7 cm)
A Chinese cloisonne circular box and cover decorated to the top with formal lotus, the sides with flower groups. 10.5cms diam. Qing dynasty. The gilded base incised with a Jiajing mark in a vertical line.
Provenance: L. Wannieck, Paris (label). A London collection. Previously the property of a professor in Seal Beach, California. Originally purchased in Pasadena.
This is a Bakumatsu item.
This hemp Tsutsugaki Noren was used by merchants who handled horses, which was an important means of transportation from the end of the Edo period to the Meiji period. This Noren was used in front of the eaves, so it has some discoloration and light stains, but it has been carefully stored. The items are very rare and very valuable. The letters of "Otsu Higashimachi" are the letters of a spell to ward off horse plagues. The "Hannya" mask expresses the wrath of Bato Kan...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Sculpture : Pre AD 1000
item #1475380
Senatus Consulto
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Lovely large figural stele of Pavati, Eastern Java, Early Majapahit, c. 13th.-14th. cent. AD.
The figure is carved in grey-black Vulcanic rock with red iron-oxide patination.
In this sculpture the Hindu goddess Parvati, consort of Siva is represented. It was customary in Javanese sculpture of this period to identify local rulers with cult deities and it is possible that this image of Parvati is intended to represent a deceased east Javanese queen.
She is shown ...
The figure is carved in grey-black Vulcanic rock with red iron-oxide patination.
In this sculpture the Hindu goddess Parvati, consort of Siva is represented. It was customary in Javanese sculpture of this period to identify local rulers with cult deities and it is possible that this image of Parvati is intended to represent a deceased east Javanese queen.
She is shown ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1492
item #1475434
(stock #RAC-44)
Gallery Rex
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This pieces was made in Jingdezhen kiln on North Song dynasty era, stunning blueish white that is the feature of Jingdezhen kiln. It is flower shaped and has carved peony pattern at the inside surface.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnDlIGh4uOI
Size:12.7cm(D)4.5cm(H)
Accessary: new made wooden box signed by Noriki Shimazu
Certification: by Noriki Shimazu the famous researcher with Asian antiques in Japan.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Sculpture : Pre AD 1000
item #1475443
(stock #03192023A)
Oldbailey Antiques
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An authentic marble stele fragment depicting an Apsara, measuring 4-3/4" in height by 3-1/2" in width. The carving is very well done and the details are crisp. The surface retains its original patina. A very fine example, mounted on a custom stand (the base of the sculpture has been drilled with a hole to accommodate the shaft). Please see the photos, as they are a part of the description.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre AD 1000
item #1475445
(stock #03192023C)
Oldbailey Antiques
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A finely carved jade dragon plaque dating, most likely, to the Warring States - Eastern Han period. The plaque measures 3-3/4"in length and is 1-1/2" at the widest. The stone is a grayish-green nephrite. Guaranteed authentic.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Near Eastern : Stone : Pre AD 1000
item #1475465
Senatus Consulto
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An exceptional early image of Buddha in meditation, Indonesia, Java, late 8th century-mid 9th century AD.
The buddha is expertly carved in a high quality Andesite stone. The vulcanic stone is dense and finely polished with inclusions of other stones, incl. a fantastic green hardstone in his forehead. This stone could have been purposely selected for this inclusion - to show his divinity.
The Buddha is bareheaded and seated in deep meditation with downcast eyes and a serene...
The buddha is expertly carved in a high quality Andesite stone. The vulcanic stone is dense and finely polished with inclusions of other stones, incl. a fantastic green hardstone in his forehead. This stone could have been purposely selected for this inclusion - to show his divinity.
The Buddha is bareheaded and seated in deep meditation with downcast eyes and a serene...
Senatus Consulto
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Lovely museum quality Andesite sculpture of Lord Ganesha, Early Hindu period, c. 9th.-10th. century AD.
The mischievous "Remover of Obstacles", Ganesha is worshipped to bless both the start and success of almost any undertaking. In Indonesia, he is still revered today as an important patron of the arts and sciences.
Deftly carved from a volcanic stone sourced locally on the island of Java, the four-armed deity seated on a lotus base, holding an axe, rosary, and bowl of swe...
The mischievous "Remover of Obstacles", Ganesha is worshipped to bless both the start and success of almost any undertaking. In Indonesia, he is still revered today as an important patron of the arts and sciences.
Deftly carved from a volcanic stone sourced locally on the island of Java, the four-armed deity seated on a lotus base, holding an axe, rosary, and bowl of swe...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Near Eastern : Stone : Pre AD 1000
item #1475470
A larger and impressive seal from the Early Halaf period of Western Mesopotamia c. late 7th.-6th. mill. BC.
The seal was reportedly found at the Orontes river.
Finely carved in a black stone with a tall handle, oval base and an interesting relief Grit-pattern in the base.
Size: 32 mm x 28 mm. and 18 mm. tall.
Condition: Nice VF, some wear but overall nicely preserved, much uncleaned deposits.
Comes with hard impression and original ID-card f...
The seal was reportedly found at the Orontes river.
Finely carved in a black stone with a tall handle, oval base and an interesting relief Grit-pattern in the base.
Size: 32 mm x 28 mm. and 18 mm. tall.
Condition: Nice VF, some wear but overall nicely preserved, much uncleaned deposits.
Comes with hard impression and original ID-card f...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Dolls : Pre 1920
item #1475772
(stock #1-1342)
Dry lacquer Noh mask depicting the character of Kokushiki-Jo and designed to represent divine blessings. Inscription at the back of the mask. Japan, early 20th century, maybe earlier. Height: 20.4 cm. Some chips around the rim, partly flaked lacquer, otherwise good condition.
NOTE: This mask is used exclusively in "Okina", an ancient dance ritual said to be close to the roots of Noh. Okina is viewed as sacred and therefore accorded a different status from other items in the Noh repertoire. Lack...
Senatus Consulto
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An interesting, small collection of ancient pottery items from a range of cultures, incl. Greece and Rome, 600 BC-200 AD.
The collection consist of:
- a rare pottery sieve restored from several large pieces, Roman 1st.-3rd. century AD
- a large shard of pottery decorated with a high relief face of Appollon, Greek hellenistic period (fragmentary)
- A very large pottery sharp, which is a side of a mega-vessel, decorated with early Greek decoration, probably c. 60...
The collection consist of:
- a rare pottery sieve restored from several large pieces, Roman 1st.-3rd. century AD
- a large shard of pottery decorated with a high relief face of Appollon, Greek hellenistic period (fragmentary)
- A very large pottery sharp, which is a side of a mega-vessel, decorated with early Greek decoration, probably c. 60...
Ostracon Ancient Art
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White ground lekythos decorated in black-figure with two quadrigae at full speed to right, one overlapping the other by about a horse's length.
The charioteers lean forward in their chariot boxes and hold goad and reins.
The artist creates a mix-up with the different teams – the leading horses appear on the foreground while their charioteer is hidden behind the following team.
The frieze with a band of checkerboard pattern above and of enclosed dot rosettes below.
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The charioteers lean forward in their chariot boxes and hold goad and reins.
The artist creates a mix-up with the different teams – the leading horses appear on the foreground while their charioteer is hidden behind the following team.
The frieze with a band of checkerboard pattern above and of enclosed dot rosettes below.
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Eye-catching cup with vivid three colors known as Tangsancai in Chinese
From Japanese private collection
Size
Width 6.5cm
Height 3cm
Condition
There is a repair on mouth.
Also there are scratches, peeling, chips, and minor cracks.
Please see the photos for reference.
From Japanese private collection
Size
Width 6.5cm
Height 3cm
Condition
There is a repair on mouth.
Also there are scratches, peeling, chips, and minor cracks.
Please see the photos for reference.
Late Goryeo Dynasty (14c or earlier) Korean Blue Celadon Bowl with floral design.
From Japanese private collection
Size
about 5.4 cm in height,
about 16.9 cm in diameter
Condition
There few repairs with gold.
Please see the photos for reference.
No cracks.
From Japanese private collection
Size
about 5.4 cm in height,
about 16.9 cm in diameter
Condition
There few repairs with gold.
Please see the photos for reference.
No cracks.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Near Eastern : Metalwork : Pre 1900
item #1476215
(stock #423)
Conservatoire Sakura
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Incense burner in copper alloy (cast bronze and embossed and cut brass). Oriental work from the 19th century or before. Probably Ottoman but maybe Syrian? The hinge was consolidated by a riveted piece of metal and one of the three feet was replaced as one of the photos shows? The three legs are fixed to the base by a system of finely executed 'butterfly' nuts. The assembly is slightly twisted as can be seen in the photos. Height: 25cm Diameter: 20cm
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1900
item #1476216
(stock #424)
Conservatoire Sakura
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Container in 2 parts. Rare form. Perhaps an incense burner or a container to keep a liquid warm? A small undecorated white porcelain bucket fits into a porcelain container decorated with enamel birds. Below mark of Tong-Zhi, one of the last Chinese Emperor. The porcelains of this reign are usually of very low quality, our porcelain is an exception, indeed the birds are well drawn, precision and elegance. Technically, the cooking is perfect, no flaws, no splits or lacks, well-cooked enamels. Unus...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1837 VR
item #1476256
(stock #EW3234)
EastWest Gallery
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Ko Imari Oranda-jin Hexagonal Hakukaku Mukuzuke c.1800
A deep octagonal bowl, mukuzuke, or choku, decorated with eight panels containing figures of orand-jin Dutchmen in various poses and involved in a number of activities. Some carry canes or cudgels and are perhaps involved in some sort of martial activity, whilst others carry a dove, a chatusbo (tea-jar) and a ruyi sceptre, auspicious objects. The Japanese were particular fascinated with the mysterious foreigners attachment to animals as pet...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Earthenware : Pre 1910
item #1476275
(stock #425)
Conservatoire Sakura
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Satzuma fine earthenware tea bowl by Nakamura Baikei (1868-1912). Decor of a palace or a temple rising in a snow-covered lake landscape and animated by numerous characters. Drawings very finely executed by Baikei who was one of the best artists in Satzuma. His works were widely copied. Its production was of irregular quality, sometimes weak, rarely excellent. The bowl presented here is one of his best creations, if not the best, because it is perfect. It is a bowl, moreover the shape is atypical...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1700
item #1476364
(stock #EW3235)
EastWest Gallery
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A fine Arita sometsuke fish shaped dish carefully modelled in the form of a Carp, koi-gata o-sara dating to the late 17C. See “The Trakatori Collection” Kyushu Museum 2020 for a set of similar dishes there dated 1670-1690’s. This example probably dates from the 1690’s, the Genroku era. Fish shaped dishes were a popular accompaniment of the tea ceremony, Chinese ko sometsuke examples made specifically for the Japanese market date from the early 17th century, Tianqi era.
The Koi was...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1700
item #1476367
(stock #EW3236)
EastWest Gallery
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A fine Arita sometsuke fish shaped dish carefully modelled in the form of a Carp, koi-gata o-sara dating to the late 17C. See “The Trakatori Collection” Kyushu Museum 2020 for a set of similar dishes there dated 1670-1690’s. This example probably dates from the 1690’s, the Genroku era. Fish shaped dishes were a popular accompaniment of the tea ceremony, Chinese ko sometsuke examples made specifically for the Japanese market date from the early 17th century, Tianqi era.
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All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1920
item #1476408
(stock #427)
Conservatoire Sakura
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Poutaï in porcelain enamelled mainly in yellow, details in blue, green, pink, white and gold enamels. The deity is represented seated, relaxed as usual. The jovial expression is well treated. The subject was executed in large quantities but the one we present here today is more interesting than usual because its yellow color is particularly appreciated in China, its expression is beautiful and it is in perfect condition. Underneath there is an intaglio stamp, probably a workshop mark? The clay ...
Chinese Qing to Republic period porcelain lion dog seated with an open mouth revealing ferocious teeth and a well-formed protruding tongue, covered overall with a golden amber glaze. 8 1/2" high x about 8" long. Early 20th century. An old price tag is adhered to the unglazed base. Very good overall condition with possibly a tiny loss or production flaw to the side of one tooth. From a Paradise Valley, Arizona estate.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1800
item #1476440
(stock #428)
Conservatoire Sakura
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Small cast bronze incense burner in the shape of a duck. The bird is lying on its folded legs and gracefully twists its neck to groom its plumage. There has never been a lid because the opening on its back is clean without grooves and without any trace of friction or wear. The carving is of good quality, the eyes and nostrils are particularly well executed. Chinese work from the 18th century or much earlier.
Below, between the legs, the bronze cracked and was repaired with tin solder. Beautiful...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1700
item #1476499
(stock #EW3237)
EastWest Gallery
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Ko Imari Arita Koi-gata Fish Shaped Dish Nagazara Genroku 17C
A fine Arita sometsuke fish shaped dish carefully modelled in the form of a Carp, koi-gata o-sara dating to the late 17C. See “The Trakatori Collection” Kyushu Museum 2020 for a set of similar dishes there dated 1670-1690’s. This example probably dates from the 1690’s, the Genroku era. Fish shaped dishes were a popular accompaniment of the tea ceremony, Chinese ko sometsuke examples made specifically for the Japanese market ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Korean : Folk Art : Pre 1900
item #1476511
(stock #1882)
Harubang Antiques
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A Very Fine/Large/Heavy hard Wood Carved Korean Wedding Duck-19th C.:
Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century.
A good and large/heavy hard wood hand carved wedding duck, to set up with two parts, a head and body, traditionally used in wedding ceremonies, with old patina overall, its bottom square carved for holding.
It’s in very good condition with old dark-brown patina due to its age,it measures 18.5cm high. and 32cm length, weight: 2.74 lbs.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Near Eastern : Stone : Pre AD 1000
item #1476569
An extremely rare seal made of solid silver c. late 2nd.-early 1st. millenium BC.
The seal of a familiar type of cone-formed seals, known in stone and bronze, as Western Mesopotamian types from Urartu and other Neo-Hittite / Neo-Assyrian client states further south. The seal engraved in the base with two figures.
Seals of silver are extremely rare from any of the ancient cultures, especially a seal this early. We've had only 3 other silver seals in stock for 25 years.
The seal of a familiar type of cone-formed seals, known in stone and bronze, as Western Mesopotamian types from Urartu and other Neo-Hittite / Neo-Assyrian client states further south. The seal engraved in the base with two figures.
Seals of silver are extremely rare from any of the ancient cultures, especially a seal this early. We've had only 3 other silver seals in stock for 25 years.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1837 VR
item #1476716
(stock #437)
Conservatoire Sakura
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Pair of hard porcelain vases, enamel decoration of butterflies, birds and flowers. Dragons chasing the sacred pearl surround the collar inside and out. Golden details. The flared shape is elegant and very rare, the enamels are of excellent quality, the patterns are well drawn and the presence of dragons is also rare on this type of porcelain which, almost always, was intended for Europe.
Good general condition, no restoration. However one vase has a crack and the other a small chip, 2 photos sh...
Momoyama Gallery
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An antique Khmer stone sculpture of Mahā Paramasangata Pada (Jayavarman VII), added to our family collection in 1930 from a private Japanese collection. It was made in mid 19th century.
Lacking any royal or divine attributes, this King Jayavarman VII statue represents Buddha as a simple, spiritual man.
His facial expression is accentuated by semi-closed eyes, a slight smile, large forehead, lips that are neither thin nor thick, and long ear lobes. All of these traits r...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Central Asian : Pre AD 1000
item #1476940
(stock #1-1345)
Beautifully carved relief fragment representing the head of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, wearing a diadem on which appears a small Buddha Amithaba in meditation sitting on a lotus throne and surrounded by foliage. Avalokiteshvara has a third eye, and a necklace. Stone, with some abrasion. Gandhara Graeco-Buddhist period (1st to 5th century). Height: 18.5 cm. The head is nicely mounted on a custom stand. Very good condition. Provenance: 1) collection of a French diplomat who stayed in Pakistan ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Wood : Pre 1900
item #1476948
(stock #0588)
Momoyama Gallery
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An antique Khmer wood sculpture of Jayavarman VII /Mahā Paramasangata Pada), added to our family collection in 1930 from a private Japanese collection. It was made in mid 19th century.
Lacking any royal or divine attributes, this King Jayavarman VII statue represents a simple, spiritual man.
His facial expression is accentuated by semi-closed eyes, a slight smile, large forehead, lips that are neither thin nor thick, and long ear lobes. All of these traits represent the ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Inro and Sagemono : Pre 1800
item #1476962
(stock #441)
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Five cases inro. Black lacquered wood. Decor powdered with gold representing a couple of tigers and their cubs. Gold mosaic details. Signature of the illustrious family of Kajikawa lacquerers in 3 characters or in relief followed by a drawing of a vase in red lacquer also in relief. Kyo-Ji-Ro (+1682) was the founder and the best of the line of Kaji-Kawa lacquerers, his descendants all bore the same name. The excellent quality of the lacquer, the rare and much appreciated decoration of tigers and...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1920
item #1477096
(stock #JHturqBoy)
June Hastings
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Antique hand carved turquoise figurine of Liu Hai with his 3 legged money toad on his shoulder. Dates Late Qing, circa 1910. The carving, details and overall appearance is wonderful. In perfect condition with superb age hues to the surfaces as well as the good colors, it measures: Figurine only, Height 4" x Width 2-3/4" x Depth 1-1/4". Height on Stand 4-3/4"
Antique Japanese Kuro Raku tea bowl made by Sen Sosa VI, Kakukakusai Genso (1678-1730) who was the 6th Iemoto of Omotesenke school.
Kakukakusai Genso, the son of Soei Hisada, was adopted by the 5th generation Zuiryusai Ryokyu, and inherited the Iemoto title of Grand Master of Omotesenke tea ceremony school.
He served Tokugawa Yoshimune (1684-1751) who was the eighth shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate of Japan, ruling from 1716 until his abdication in 1745. His three children ...
Kakukakusai Genso, the son of Soei Hisada, was adopted by the 5th generation Zuiryusai Ryokyu, and inherited the Iemoto title of Grand Master of Omotesenke tea ceremony school.
He served Tokugawa Yoshimune (1684-1751) who was the eighth shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate of Japan, ruling from 1716 until his abdication in 1745. His three children ...
Excellent example of Nakano ware Blue and White Mukozuke bowl made in the early 18th century
Diameter 15.2cm
Height 8cm
Weight 335g
There are old repairs with staples.
Nakano ware kiln was opened in 1598 in Yamanaka-cho, Hirado city. In the early days, Nakano kiln made Kobiki tea bowls similar to the ones of Joseon Dynasty, but in the 18th century it began to produce ceramics similar to Imari Sometsuke. Nakano-yaki is characterized as half-pottery half-...
Diameter 15.2cm
Height 8cm
Weight 335g
There are old repairs with staples.
Nakano ware kiln was opened in 1598 in Yamanaka-cho, Hirado city. In the early days, Nakano kiln made Kobiki tea bowls similar to the ones of Joseon Dynasty, but in the 18th century it began to produce ceramics similar to Imari Sometsuke. Nakano-yaki is characterized as half-pottery half-...
Rare Late Joseon Dynasty (18-19c) Mishima Tea Bowl with old box.
The beautiful scenery on the surface resembles white clouds.
Such bowls were highly prized in Japan during Edo period by local daimyo and tea ceremony masters.
Size
6cm in height
14cm in width
Condition No damage
Supplied with old shifuku bag and box labeled "Joseon Dynasty Mishima Chawan"
The beautiful scenery on the surface resembles white clouds.
Such bowls were highly prized in Japan during Edo period by local daimyo and tea ceremony masters.
Size
6cm in height
14cm in width
Condition No damage
Supplied with old shifuku bag and box labeled "Joseon Dynasty Mishima Chawan"
Ko Hagi Bajohai Chawan with Kintsugi Repair made in the Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Supplied with old wooden box with label "Ko Hagi Bajohai Chawan"
Size
Height 10.5cm
Width 13cm
Repaired with gold lacquer Kintsugi
Hagi ware, also known as Hagi-yaki, is a type of traditional Japanese pottery that originated in the town of Hagi, located in Yamaguchi Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan. Renowned for its simple, rustic, and serene aestheti...
Supplied with old wooden box with label "Ko Hagi Bajohai Chawan"
Size
Height 10.5cm
Width 13cm
Repaired with gold lacquer Kintsugi
Hagi ware, also known as Hagi-yaki, is a type of traditional Japanese pottery that originated in the town of Hagi, located in Yamaguchi Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan. Renowned for its simple, rustic, and serene aestheti...
The Kura
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This is a breathtaking work of art, a cherubic figure forms the finial of this later Edo period ceramic incense burner. Atop the lid strides a youth in purple robes wearing a lotus leaf as a hat and blowing a flue, a staff lays at his feet. About the square box of the ash pot are exquisite-colored designs lined with gold like precious jewels dangling from the edge. Two beast heads protrude from the sides and the entire is elevated on a square foot. The koro is 8 x 11 x 17 cm (3-1/4 x 4-1/2 x...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1800
item #1477288
(stock #EW3240)
EastWest Gallery
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A bowl, hachi, of kiku-gata, moulded Chrysanthemum form, decorated to the interior with low relief kiku-mon, stylised chrysanthemum flower heads. The narrow panels partly painted in underglaze blue with a gilt lozenge diaper pattern inset with swastikas, and brocades inset with various contrasting motifs of kiku-mon, hanabishi-mon, and matsu-mon (a view of the end of a Pine branch). The remaining four double panels with kiku-mons and Peony and Chrysanthemum sprays. The design an auspicious wish ...
The Kura
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Thick molten ash drivels over the shoulder of this fabulous 17th century Shigaraki Tsubo storage jar showing all the great attributes of Shigaraki ware. It has a large open ware (pronounced wa-ray) crack down the front, which does not go through to the inside, and the fire blasted front surface is shot with fine heat cracks. A large Kutsuki to the lower let shows where it adhered to something else in the kiln during the firing. Natural ash glaze in yellow and green slides down over the surfac...
