All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1237452 (stock #TCR4467)
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A museum quality koro covered in soft pink glaze decorated with chickens in raised relief surmounted with a woven silver lid by Kiyomizu Rokubei enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 4-1/2 inches (11 cm) diameter and in excellent condition. For a piece decorated in the same style see the collection of the Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto.
Kiyomizu Rokubei V (1875-1959) began by studying painting from the age of 12 under the 19th century master Kono Bairei...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1920 item #1357135 (stock #MK-017)
A carved White Jade Gourd from the Qing Dynasty.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1454140 (stock #TCR8262)
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Flowers of the four seasons blossom in a cacophony of color over the entirety of this Kutani vase signed from the pre-eminent Kaburaki (Kaburagi) studio dating from the opening of the 20th century. The imagery is exquisitely performed with over-glaze enamels on a sheer white ground. The vase is large at 19 cm (7-1/2 inches) tall and is in excellent condition, with some wear to the gold rim...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1920 item #472258 (stock #lot144)
Description: A camphor wood arm chair was originally made in Taiwan in the late 19th century. With beautiful design, this chair was used to be put on the main side of a living room in pairs which were called Tai-Shi-Yi, the lord's chair. In heavy weight, it was tenoned firmly and preserved very well with original warm patina. There're only some decay at the front rim side. Height: 97.5cm width: 54.5cm x 47cm
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1230346
A Japanese blue and white koro with all over cartographic decoration of the Japanese Islands, with provinces labeled, and other bodies including seas and land masses with countries labled. The name used for Korea uses the name Joseon which dynasty (established in 1392) ended by varying accounts between 1897 and 1910. The censer could be later still. The cover with Shishi lion pierced finial over the compressed spherical tripod censer with stylized handles...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1920 item #1357857 (stock #MK-018)
Qing Dynasty carving of a jade figure. Height of 2 inches.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1920 item #553183 (stock #WD-031)
Two Rosewood boxes with flying bats, a symbol of good luck, surrounded by keyfrets and stylized clouds. Age: 19th century. Size: lg.12cm. sm. 10.5cm. Condition: No repairs.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1396291 (stock #TCR6869)
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Pierce-work combined with over and under glaze decoration create the perfect picture of spring on this bowl by Takahashi Dohachi enclosed in the original wooden box signed Kachutei Dohachi and titled Kenzan Yo Tsubaki Bori Hachi (Kenzan style Camelia patterned Carved Bowl). It is 20 cm (8 inches) diameter and in excellent condition...
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Furniture : American : Victorian : Pre 1920 item #292659 (stock #744)
A Victorian Style Oak Washstand, with Center Drawer, Towel Bars and a Scrolled Back. Dimensions; 34" high x 33.5" wide x 16" deep. From the early 1900's and in excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1193245 (stock #MOR4220)
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An elegant rendition of the famous Rimpa Crane standing alongside a swirling river of silver created by Shoun for the Shobido Art Studio enclosed in the original wooden box. Extremely well crafted, the creature stands 11 inches (25 cm) tall and is signed Shoun Saku. The black lacquered table is 18 x 13 inches (45 x 33 cm) and is in fine condition.
Shobido has been commissioning works with first rate artists and craftsmen for its own facilities and top Department stores since 1900...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1920 item #624129 (stock #ZEMT117)
This Chinese ethnic minority hat was worn by child and is heavily laden with silver ornaments. The lower border of the top section of the hat has a band of stars. The traditional eight immortals with the god of longevity grace the front of the hat. And there are lots of bells and butterflies hanging from silver chains. The embroidery represents various animal characters...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1920 item #468969 (stock #lot142)
Description: A small inkstone was carved in different cliff style. On the pool side, the cloud pattern was carved fluently. A small scholar item especially an inkstone was hard to find. It could be a practical utensil and also a small art piece which could be viewed from different angles around your palms. Date: 19th Century. Length:7.8cm Width:6cm Height: 4.5cm Condition: Kept with original Hon-Mu stand when lost of upper cover. A crack line was seen due to age.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1920 item #587255 (stock #3187)
Horn bullet container from the Batak people, Sumatra, Indonesia. With stylized face and delicate ornamental carving. Containing two lead bullets. Fringe on top of its head and attached leather strap. Condition: One stress line (marked on pic) and one scratch, slight wear. Very nice patina. Dimensions: 20 cm long.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1920 item #1364756 (stock #WN070)
A Chinese brush or ink cake rest in scroll shape. Made of porcelain, beautifully painted in the Qianjiang Palette, showing a river landscape. The sides with some gold paint. Base with four unglazed feet. Dating to the late Qing / early Republic period. Condition: gilding with little wear. Dimension: 8 cm long x 3.3 cm wide x 1.8 cm high.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1920 item #1473249 (stock #7296)
Old three paneled wedding bed cover from the Zhuang ethnic group Southern China- silk floss weft embroidered pattern on hand woven cotton field. Good condtion- some minor loss to edge of head end edge. L: 138cm/54in and W: 105cm/41in.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1920 item #1424201 (stock #136)
Pair Chinese boxwood carved scroll weights in rare wood bundle motif, 9.5"Lx2.3"x1.8", 9.4"Lx2.1"x1.8"
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1920 item #427922 (stock #lot084)
Description: The story of Bu-Dai monk was originated from Five Dynasties(10th centuries) when the raging wars between different countries put people's lives in jeopardy. The unfortunate miseries forced people to pursue the religious and spiritual comfort. A happy go lucky monk went to the markets and streets everyday soliciting alms for favorable karma. Dressed raggedly with a bag(Bu-Dai), he laughed all the time without any complaining and bore no grudges to anyone who had loathed him...