Highly unusual Buddhist shrine with the image of a horse looking back. The horse has a ‘brocade’ cover over his back and is standing behind a mesh wire fence, the way they would be kept in temple compounds.
Polychromed wood with some gold details. The roof of the shrine is a separate piece and can be detached, which allows for taking apart the zushi.
Japan, Meiji period, 19th century.
Height of zushi ca...
Rare Chinese pottery amphora decorated with bronze ornament. In the past, this kind of vessel was used for wine container.
Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220
Size: Height 19.5 C.M. / Width 21 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial 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 pair of Khmer bronze ritual ladle spoon for holy water with stand.
Age: Cambodia, Angkor Vat Period, 12th Century
Size of each ladle: Length 21.1 - 23.8 C.M./ Width 9.2 - 9.5 C.M.
Size including stand: Height 47.3 - 50.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to their age). 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.
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)...
1900's Japanese Mixed Metal Gilt Iron Komai Otojiro Damascene Card Case
It is 1.8 inches (4.6 cm) long by 3.5 inches (9 cm) wide. It will hold a business card that is 3.14 inches (8 cm) wide. It is 57 gram.
It is tarnished and has rubbing of gold, oxidation, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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1900's Japanese Satsuma Vase with Samurai & Geisha Marked "Kinkozan"
It is 4.8 inches (12.1 cm) tall by 3.7 inches (9.5 cm) wide. It is 0.5 lb.
It has minor rubbing of gold and paint, a small chip at the lip, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Diameter approximately 7.5 cm. In good condition.
1900's Chinese Peachbloom Glaze Porcelain Vase
It is 7.9 inches (20 cm) tall by 4.4 inches (11.2 cm) wide. It is 1.1 Lb.
It has skip glazes and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Miao silver counter-weight used to hold the apron, stamped with the silversmith’s name in Chinese ; also supposed to hold the soul of the wearer. L:8 cms, H:6,5 cms.
Perfect condition, beautiful patina. CE p.300 (see Bibliography) . Miao, Guizhou, China.
A Very Fine Korean 8 Panel Peony Screen (모란도-牡丹圖) with Rock and Birds -19th C.:
Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century.
The 8 panel peony screen painted in mineral and various bright water colors with rocks and birds, painted on paper, each panel has a different couple of birds on rocks, painted with small and large full blooming peony flowers on the detailed leafy branches each panel.
It’s in very good condition, it measures 110.5cm x 33cm (43.5” x 13”)...
Width approximately 11.1 cm (across the handles). There are 2 soft dents at the body. More pictures are available. In good condition.
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.
This is a great example Meiji Era satsuma. It is probably my favorite piece from Shizan. The colors are rich and the detail is fantastic. It stands 4 3/4 inches tall. This Ewer is in nearly perfect condition.
This antique pair of earrings are from the Miao Chinese Ethnic minority. For me the shape and thick "wires" add to the design of the earring...some groups of the Miao purposely expanded the size of the ear lobe holes to accomadate...
I prefer to keep things in their original condition. I have used these in my "favorites" display case...
the earring spann 2 inches x 2 inches x .5 inches.
Assumbed to be low grade silver which was typically used in old China...
Diameter approximately 22 cm. There is a slight difference in color, not completely flat. More pictures are available. In good condition.
A Chinese bronze two-handled censer in the manner of Hu Wenming, Ming dynasty, 16th/17th century. 15 cms wide.
Provenance: Hugh Gordon Lowder (1888-1978) who worked at Chinese Maritime Customs, Shanghai, 1908-1914 and 1918-1940.
1900's Japanese Satsuma Box with Flower
It is 5.5 inches (14 cm) tall by 7.2 inches (18.3 cm) wide. It is 4.8 Lb.
It has been repaired at the flower finial (glued back) and has rubbing of gold and paint, skip glazes, chips at the leaves at the finial, hairline cracks, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Dehua porcelain, more traditionally known in the west as Blanc de Chine, is a type of white Chinese porcelain, made at Dehua in the Fujian Province. It as been produced from the Ming Dynasty to the present day.
This large Chinese porcelain Dehua figure is of the Goddess of Compassion, Quan Yin. Her draped robes show well rendered, realistic modeling. A willow sprig peeks out from under her headdress...
Additional Photos for Oribe Hina Dolls w/Tomobako
Chinese White Jade Carving Pendant & Ring Silver Necklace,19th Century
It is 18.5 inches (47 cm) in circumference. The pendant is 2 inches (5.1 cm) long by 3 inches (7.6 cm) wide and 5.5 mm thick. The ring is 16 mm- 18.2 mm diameter by 3.6 mm - 6.2 mm wide. The total weight is 104.5 gram.
It has flea bite chips and inclusions at the jade, and tarnished at the metal ring and clip (as seen in the photos).
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19th Century Japanese 2 Satsuma Miura Kenya 三浦乾也 Signed Dolls in Kenzan Style - AS IS
They are 4.3 inches (11 cm) tall by 3.9 inches (10 cm) wide. They are 353 gram.
The lady figure has been repaired at her hat and has a small chip at her sleeves. The male figure has hairline cracks at his chest. Both have rubbing of gold and paint, missing accessories held by hands, glaze crazing, firing cracks, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos)...
This is a wonderful Meiji Era Satsuma tray from Seikozan. The detail is outstanding but the condition is even better. The condition of this piece is pristine and like new or the day it left the workshop. In fact, this piece is the finest preserved example of Meiji era Satsuma we have ever had. Ironically, we found a small factory repair to one of the corners. We ran tests and it is absolutely a gold covered Seikozan factory repair (See last image).
17th Century Chinese Bronze Seated Kwanyin
It is 10 inches (25.4 cm) tall by 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide. It is 2620 gram.
It has firing holes, a small hole drilled at the shoulder, pitting, oxidation, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
Some of the photos were taken under the sun.
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Exceptional Japanese shibayama inlaid ivory two fold table screen depicting the real life in a village with street vendors, farmers, entertainer and geisha.
On the back, fine and funny representation with monkeys playing with other animals. Silver hinge.
Meiji period late 19th century
Sizes: 21 x 23 cm
Condition report: Very good condition
Antique Japanese Satsuma ware ceramic incensor. Cylindrical form standing on 3 rounded feet and with a flat, round lid. The lid is opened with a decorative tassel design with a pierced design for the incense smoke to escape. Overpainting is done in orange, green and gold over a delicately crackled cream color glaze. With antique collector's adhesive number.
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 4 1/4" high x 3 1/2" wide
19th Century Chinese White Jade Carved Plaque Ruyi
It is 23.2 inches (59 cm) long by 5.4 inches (13.8 cm) wide. The largest jade plaque is 5.1 inches (13 cm) long by 4.7 inches (12.1 cm) wide. The smallest jade plaque is 2.8 inches (7.3 cm) long by 2.5 inches (6.5 cm) wide. It is 1.75 Lb.
It wood carving has chips, cracks, and surface wears and scratches. The jade plaques have surface wears and scratches and inclusions (as seen in the photos).
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Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Silvered Ground Satsuma Earthenware Vase with Geisha and Samurai by Kinkozan
It is 7 inches (17.78 cm) tall by 4 inches (10.1 cm) wide. It is 0.7 Lb.
It has tarnished silver and has rubbing of paint and gold, a hairline crack, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A Chinese blue and white incense burner, bombe shaped and decorated with a vibrant underglaze blue and a continuous scene of three figures in a mountainous background , buildings and trees. Buddhist precious Objects decorate a band under the rim and the censer stands on three feet. It is a highly desirable item and a fine example of Kangxi blue and white porcelain. Age: 1662-1722. size 24.8 cm . in diameter. condition: the body is free from damage and restoration, there are glaze losses and a co...
17th Century Chinese Gilt Bronze Buddha Immortal
It is 11 inches (28 cm) tall by 3.9 inches (10 cm) wide. It is 1542 gram.
It has minor rubbing of gold, casting chips and hole at the at the base and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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An antique Japanese Kannon Bosatsu (Kwan-Yin, Guanyin) large Buddhist wood statue. Depicting the Goddess of compassion, mercy and kindness she hears the suffering souls of the world using her hands to help save them through their misfortunes. With Amida Buddha atop her head overseeing and assisting her actions, she has 11 heads surrounding her crown to hear those in pain and suffering. Her manifestation of 20 hands and arms occurred when her two arms broke apart in trying to help all those in...
Width approximately 29.5 cm (across the handles). There are few soft chips at the handle. More pictures are available. In good condition.
A rare late Yuan - early Ming white glaze large yuhuchun vase with carved flower lotus motif, good condition with original kiln smoke adhesion on the glaze body, please see picture for detail, size: 28 cm height.
A collection of seven types of fruits including mango, persimmon, pomegranate and cherry, star fruits all finely rendered with leaves and branches, hand crafted in repousse silver with hyperealism. Fruit to be displayed with the wish for fertility as they are known for holding many seeds.
Republic period
Dimensions: range from 2 1/2" - 12" long
Chinese painted pottery immortal with original pigments remaining.
Age: China, Ming Dynasty, A.D. 1368 - 1644
Size: Height 23 C.M. / Width 11.9 C.M. / Thickness 8.5 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
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1900's Japanese Satsuma Punch Bowl Signed Shuzan with Yasuda Trading Company
It is 5.9 inches (15 cm) tall by 11.9 inches (30.2 cm) wide. It is 5.7 Lb.
It has rubbing of paint and gold, stains, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Large Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Gosu Satsuma Vase with Kannon and Monk Marked "Dai Nihon Satsuma Yaki Gyokusen Ga"
It is 18 inches (45.7 cm) tall by 8.7 inches (22.2 cm) wide. It is 8.5 Lb.
It has rubbing of gold, minor stains, a chip at the foot, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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