An extraordinary scene unravels in this raucous tumbling Literati scroll by Kyotos Shirakura Niho (b. 1896) enclosed in the original signed wooden box. An inscription in the box lid names the scene The Hermitage West of Kamo (River) called Taka-Ike-Kyo. A solitary man looks up from his reading toward open ground, his thatched hovel lost in a jumble of bamboo flanking the steep falls rushing white through the foliage...

Description:
A round-shaped pottery inkstone was well preserved.
Supported by three foot which were intriguingly and characteristically in figures as crouching animal, the inkstone was mold with flat surface.
The surface was used as grinding pool for inkcake, so it was concaved in the middle.
In two-step style on the surface, the outer lower rim was designed for resting the lacquered cover which had been decayed and vanished.
Overall it was in newly-excavated condition preserved ...

Fine antique Japanese ivory netsuke of a man hiding under a basket from an Oni signed Mitsu Nobu . Measuring approx. 2.5 inches in length.

An official figure most likely as Guamdi was carved in sitting posture. Nice features depicted and well rendered robe in flouring form. A master piece in serene mood.
Height: 22cm.

Han Dynasty Cocoon Jar (206 BC-220 AD). The distinctively plump, ovoid form of this jar, imitating the shape of a silkworm cocoon, has a fair amount of the original paint remaining on the body. Characteristic swirling cloud / scroll designs in reddish-pink and white cold-paint pigments decorate the surface. This jar is in very good, “as excavated” condition with no visible repairs, one chip to the rim of the mouth (see photos), as well as some burial dirt still attached...

Large Chinese Yuan Dynasty Blue & White Jar with Cover - Oxford TL Test

This large and rare early underglazed jar, complete with cover, was made during the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368) at one of the kilns at Yuxi in Yunnan province. Although classed as "blue & white" ware, the colour of the underglaze cobalt blue does vary in places and the clear glaze is distinctly greenish in colour...

A hand carved antique wooden mask of Tenko or the nine-tailed Kuuko, heavenly White Fox (kitsune) which do good, wrapped in a modern silk bag and enclosed in an antique black lacquered wooden box. The mask is roughly 21-1/2 x 17 x 20 cm (8-1/2 x 7 x 8 inches) and in excellent condition. A cartouche bearing the artists signature can be seen inside the black lacquer within. The Fox has many roles in Japanese Folklore...

This is a large, beautiful and museum quality Han dynasty pig style. It shows two pigs in the pig style with a fodder holder. The pig style is made of red pottery and it is rare to find them in such good condition and of a good size. The pig style is used as burial object to accompany the dead for their after-live used.

There is no repair or restoration. The glaze shows scattered iridescent silicate green and oxidize whitish pertina on several places...

A finely painted and rare "Wucai" vase in Meiping form, decorated with rock and grape fruits, tendril to whole body, brown glaze to the rim, six character mark in the neck with "Da Ming Wan Li Nien Zhe", but dating 17th-18th century, base unglazed. Condition is excellent, no any chips, no cracks and free from restoration. High: 18 cm.

H. 19,5 cm, diameter 16 cm. Ca. 17th century. Very good condition.

Description: What an artistry it is indeed for this 800-years-old Minyao bottle vase which full of strong Zen spirits.
With four leaf-like handles, the vase was mold in oval shape and was applied with buff-tinted glaze on the surface.
Being decorated with circular lines around the body which like the halos around the stars, it was in simple form and owned with serene atmosphere.
Had been produced in one of the Cizhou kilns of northern China in 12th-13th centuries, the bottle was done...

A rare example of Ming dynasty 15th century blue & white kendi founded in Mollucas island. Condition damaged like indicated on the images, with missing pieces on the body. High: 19cm

Decorated with a scene depicting phoenix and chrysanthemum , and, around the flattened edge, with concentric waves and interspersed with floral motifs. Width = 28 cm Period : Ming Dynasty, late 16th century.. Condition : professional restoration on one crack (hard to view)

An unusual divided double brass cricket cage with a glass front. The top of the case has the symbol etched in for prosperity. The glass divider in the case is missing but can easily be replaced. Age. Mid 19th century. Size: H. 7cm. W. 10.5cm. Condition: No repairs.

Description:

A scholar wristrest was intriguingly made from a piece natural burlwood.

Obtained from the bark of the alleged agalloch-the precious incense wood and followed the original shape, the wristrest was curved in the center to leave the space for the spreading scroll underneath.
It was what a wristrest used for.
On a reverse side, this wood piece was sit like a supporting vessel for putting brush-pen or ready for wet inkcakes...

A Blue and White Bowl, decorated with Lotus to the interior. Vietnam's 15th-16th century. Found at West Sulawesi. Condition is very good, no any chip, no any crack and free from any restoration, excepted minor glaze crackles to the body. Diameter: 16,9 cm.

This type of fan is used for traditional Japanese dancing. Great home decor item combined with the other Japanese items. It is made out of black lacquer wooden sticks and a thick paper with designs on both side. Handpainted and new. The measurements are 20" across and 11 1/2" high. Black plastic wall hanger included.

Porcelain covered with green glaze to the foot, glazed base. PERIOD : Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 9 cm wide, 6.5 cm tall. CONDITION: two frittings to the foot and minor restoration to the frittings on the rim.