Girl's hanten worn at the festival or ceremony with the girl's name "Kimiko" in front. Itis made of hand-spun cotton and cotton lining with katazome (stencil-resist-dye) crane motif. In excellent condition except for two tiny holes in front. Late 19th to early 20th century. W:73cm, L:53cm
A pair of Steuben Ivrene candlesticks shape #7564. The oval candlesticks are signed and are 3 1/4 inches tall.
Antique Samurai drinking vessel with red lacquer and wooden stopper in excellent condition. The hand made cord tassels complete the set.
Dark old patina due to its age enhances its historical beauty. The sake gourd was a common attribute of the Samurai, it was traditionally attached to the waist by a cord.
In Japan, gourd or "hyotan" is a symbol of good luck or success.
Symbolic belief of gourd in Japan has existed for a long time...
Vintage Chinese jade carving of a resting one-horned chimera with bifurcated tail. Beautiful true nephrite jade of white to light celadon color, excellent carving, great face, highly polished finish to the surface, very pleasant to hold. Length 1.95 inches, weight 51.3 grams
Large and Modern sterling silver serving tray. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1923. Round with well, gently tapering shoulder, and molded rim. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 20221 (first produced in 1923) and director’s letter m. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 1/2 x D 15 in. Weight: 42.4 troy ounces. #BY130
Nice little wood carved architectural element in the shape of a foo dog circa late Qing Dynasty. The tip of the left ear is missing, otherwise good condition with well-preserved original gold and red lacquer 14.cm/5.5in.
A fabulous Rootwood stand of dark red hardwood with a web of interlacing root-legs beneath. It is 48 x 32 x 8 cm (19 x 12-1/2 x 3 inches) and is in overall fine condition, dating from the first half of the 20th century.
Set of 12 Modern Gothic sterling silver demitasse holders. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, 1927. Each holder: Drum-form holder with stepped rims. Each saucer: Deep plain well and canted rim. Engraved interlaced arcade with stylized pendant flowers and fleurs de lys (fleurs de lys pierced on holders). A hearkening back to the Aesthetic Movement a half century before though stylistically compatible with 1920s Art Deco...
Height: 27.7 cm (11.1 in)
Width: 13 cm (5.3 in)
Chinese porcelain famille rose handled vase featuring a young woman in a garden setting; a poem script on the reverse; good condition
Chinese Green glazed Pottery Chopstick wall Holder, can be used as a wall vase, 1930, 7 1/4" high, 5 1/4" wide, 2 1/2" deep, Kiln crazing on the top corder back side but not open, some missed green glazed area.
Antique Chinese, early 20th century, Republic period, beautifully hand - embroidered lady's handbag made of silk, mounted with a solid brass frame, finely engraved with cranes, trees, and other ornaments. The lock is carved with the figure of a young man with a braid, dressed in traditional Chinese costume.
Metal frame heavily gold-gilded, blackened, and highlighted with silver...
Antique Chinese Peking glass vase. Baluster form with a low, rounded foot. Made of layers of rich yellow color glass.
Age: Early 20th century
Dimensions: 9 1/2" high x 5 3/4" wide
Beautiful Early Showa 'asa' hemp noren curtain with auspicious congratulatory crane and turtle for happiness and longevity. 5'ft by 3ft. Great condition. Ask for shipping quote.
A Pair of antique, 19th-early 20th century, North African -Sahara, tribal Islamic, cast bronze saddle stirrups in Turkish Ottoman manner. Each with a flaring base plate narrowed at the center and decorated with a pierced designee on the center, flanked by shaped sides rising to an arch with loop for suspension.
DIMENSIONS: Approximately: Length: 18cm (7.9 inches). Height: 15 cm (5.91 inches). Width: 14.5 cm (5.71 inches).
CONDITION: Showing age and usage with a dark patina.
Masterpiece large bronze kannon bodhisattva buddhist deity. Standing 27" tall by 9" wide.
This Ca.1925 bronze deity has a wonderful tranquil, calming expression. Holding the heart sutra scroll. Great condition. Ask for shipping quote rom CA warehouse.
Antique tribal oceanic, South Pacific, Maori Carved Wooden Hand Club Patu/Patau. New Zealand, Maori people early 20th century. The club is finally hand carved in relief with traditional Maori motifs, on the one said with the head of a mythological creature Hei-tiki of humanoid form with long teeth and stained with green pigment. The other site is carved on the blade with elaborate spiral zigzag pattern, and with intricate design on the handle...
Chinese green glazed Pottery Wall Holder, can be used for the wall pocket for the floral arrangement, 1930, 7 1/4" high, 5" wide, 2 1/2" deep, the condition is good.
This is a 20th century hand painted on silk and traditionally scroll mounted homage the artist, Miao Jiahui a female painter who was the official personal artist to the Qing Dynasty Empress Dowager Cixi, Depicting chrysanthemums in vases and flower pots, there is a poem in the upper left hand corner translates roughly as “The late king likes to sleep in the garden of the chrysanthemums/ The tall vase is shaped by its surroundings/ Common eyes fear not because the autumn wind and sickness/...