Taisho period (1920s) lacquered wood kogo (box for incense during tea ceremony), its top decorated with two cherry flowers. Elegant object in Japanese taste, beautiful lacquer work, two parts fit perfectly, in great condition. Diameter 2.18 inches.
Taisho (1920s) lacquered wood kogo (box for incense during tea ceremony) in a shape of a drum . Elegant object in Japanese taste, wonderful lacquer work, two parts fit perfectly, in great condition, a couple of scrathes on the top. Diameter 1.86 inches.
A beautiful Lantern,French, gilt bronze with a leaf design pattern measuring 24” x 12” (top width).
Taisho period (1920s) lacquered wood kogo (box for incense during tea ceremony), its top decorated with two roundels, one containing bamboo and the other cherry flowers. Elegant object in Japanese taste, the body is made out of kiri (Paulownia tree) wood, perfect lacquer work, two parts fit perfectly, beautiful surfaces, in excellent condition. Diameter 1.82 inches.
1900-1920s (late Meiji - early Taisho) Japanese burlwood stand with live edge and two sides with wave shaped edges, to be used for placing small objects during tea ceremony or display of okimono. Wonderful dense wood with supremely beautiful texture resembling swirling clouds, in excellent condition. Size 6 x 5 inches, 0.35 inches thick.
JEJU TRAY
Large wooden tray used at Jeju Island, Korea, early 20th century, approx. D 34 x H 4cm (13.38 x 1.57in). Aesthetically rustic form with such particular thick rim with mellow chisel marks.
Aged deterioration as is, with some scratches and cracks...
LARGE TRAY FOR SEAWEED SHEET MAKING
Korean wooden tool actually used for making papery thin sheet of edible seaweed, early 20th century, 46 x 38 x H 19cm (18.11 x 14.96 x 7.48in). Aged deterioration as is, with stains and scratches. *Other stuff in the photos are not attached...
TWO WOODEN BOWLS
Scooped out from pine tree blocks, actually once used as the grain containers of Korean everyday ware, early 20th century, D 21.5 x H 20cm (8.46 x 7.87in), D 18 x H 7.8cm (7.08 x 3.07in).
Smoothly trimmed by chisel for the stability of each bottom. Aesthetically grain is coming out as well. Solid make, with some scratches, cracks, stians, etc...
ROOF TILE 2
Actually used at a private house in Gangwon-do as the northeastern part of Korea, early 20th century, approx. 28 x 14 x 0.5 cm (11.02 x 5.51 x 0.19in)...
1930's Chinese Jadeite Carved 14K Gold Plaque Pendant with Flower Marked "14K"
It is 28.3 inches (72 cm) in circumference by 12.6 inches (32 cm) long. The pendant is 2 inches (5 cm) in length by 1.18 inches (3 cm) wide and 4.68 mm thick. It is 27 gram.
It has tarnished metal, inclusions at the jade, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Antique Japanese set of five lotus leaves and blossoms. Carved of wood and lacquered silver. Made for a Buddhist altar, these leaves and blossoms symbolize the stages of the path toward enlightenment. Every petal of the lotus flower is carved separately. Each blossom and leaf comes fitted with a custom metal stand so they can be rearranged at will.
Age: Taisho Period
Dimensions: approx 26"hight (tallest leaf)
Chinese Jadeite Carved Cabochon with 22K Yellow Gold Ring Marked "天興" "22K"
The ring size is 7. The jade is 19.1 mm long by 6.1 mm wide. It is 5.8 gram.
It has inclusions at the jadeite, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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South American dish, ca 1920. Hexagonal with flared rim comprising Brazilian 500 Reis coins minted from the 1850s to 1880s. Three cast leaf-mounted paw supports. A great way to give “currency” to your décor. Very good condition with deep patina.
Dimensions: H 1 1/2 x W 8 1/4 x D 7 1/2 in. Weight: 13 troy ounces. #BY752
1930's Chinese 18K Gold Jadeite Carved Hairpin Marked "天興"
It is 2.9 inches (7.4 cm) in length. The jadeite is 20.6 mm long by 6.2 mm wide. It is 4 gram.
The jadeite has inclusions (as seen in the photos).
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An antique Japanese transom (Ranma) made of Hinoki (Cypress) wood. Hand carved image of a crouching tiger moving with stealth and grace in a bamboo forest. Pronounced wood grain adds depth and movement to the image.
In Japan, the Ranma was placed above the Fusuma doors to provide air circulation in both rooms that it shared...
Old Japanese Kokkokai Namiki Makie Lacquer Cigarette Box Signed
It is 2 inches (5.08 cm) tall by 6.29 inches (16 cm) in length by 4 inches (10 cm) wide. It is 1.1 Lb.
It surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Antique Japanese set of five lotus leaves and blossoms. Carved of wood and lacquered silver. Made for a Buddhist altar, these leaves and blossoms symbolize the stages of the path toward enlightenment. Every petal of the lotus flower is carved separately. Each blossom and leaf comes fitted with a custom metal stand so they can be rearranged at will.
Age: Taisho Period
Dimensions: approx 27 1/4"hight (tallest leaf)
1920s 2-toned chosen matsu (Korean pine wood) netsuke of himono (dried fish). Well captured essence of the object, carved in characteristic Hida school style with clever use of wood colors and structure to add to the charm of the piece. Excellent sense of volume, beautiful patina. Length 3.21 inches.