Made of a blackened zinc alloy, the engraved silver inlay with floral borders and gardens with animals, birds and palaces. Very good condition with expected age wear. H. 15 cm, Diameter 18 cm.

Very strong and well carved wooden mask. Japan, 19th/early 20th century. H. 22 cm (34 cm including custom made stand). Good wear and patina, some missing parts to the horns.

The simple black lacquered shrine with its original black lacquer, gilding and metalware. The finely carved Kannon with her original gilt metal crown. Japan, Edo, 18th century. H.17,6 cm. Excellent condition with expected age wear.

Four Chinese Ming dynasty green and amber lead-glazed pottery funerary figures with separately moulded removable heads, each standing on a hexagonal waisted plinth. The figures are accented with “cold painted” (unfired) red, white, and black pigments on the unglazed surfaces. The taller personal attendants are dressed in layered robes with long sleeves. The male figure has a square official’s hat and holds a makeup box...

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A pair of Jianyang tea bowls were in nice oval shape.
In great condition, the bowls were yielded in the glaze with enduring-old crackles.
On the bottom, the foot rings were revealed with smoothen body clay which were caused from the age.
In favoured and sought-after hare-furs effects, the wares were characteristic Temmoko bowls from Jianyang kiln, hard to find in such lovely size and in such charming look...

Large Chinese Qing dynasty Qianlong period hexagonal form Yixing pottery tea caddy or canister. The flat panels are decorated with four moulded vertical stylized "dan" (tranquility) characters flanked by two bats each, symbolizing happiness and joy. The curved shoulder is encircled with small, impressed flowers. The bottom corners extend onto short, flat feet along the edge of the base. The lid is metal. 8” high x about 6” diameter. 18th century. Very good overall condition...

A free-form watercolor on silk image of a dancer by Nishimura Goun inside a Kurogaki (black persimmon) frame with patterned brocade border. Who could not fall in love with this unusual expression of early twentieth century Japanese Art. She speaks of an era when a new freedom was growing in Japan, the growth of Democracy and rise of women’s rights. She dances free of care and self-consciousness, a blue ribbon tying her hair...

A spectacular set of bira-bira-kanzashi hair pins in the form of cranes among blossoming plum and pine formed of silver which come enclosed in a custom made silk-lined wooden box. Two are 13 inches (33 cm) long, the other is 9 inches (23 cm) long and all are in fine condition. According to a label inside the box they are from Akita City in Northern Japan, sold by Takeyaso Hon-ten. The box is 15 x 17 x 5 inches (38 x 43 x 13 cm). I do have more images if someone is interested.

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A black-glazed Cizhou jar was uniquely decorated on the surface with ribbed lines.
It was a characteristic type of jars of Cizhou wares.
More uniquely, there are Chinese characters "Chang" which most likely as Chinese last names were inscribed on both loops.
They were finished by ribbed techniques.
Accordingly of the names, the jar was believed a custom-made ware by noble people.
It was a more valuable piece then.

Date: Jin Dynasty...

A rare Bronze Ding or food offering container with domed cover and looped handles (when inverted the cover becomes a tripod dish) Age. Qin Dynasty (First Emperor) 221-206BC Size: H.17.2cm. W. 22cm. Condition: No repairs. All original. A small dent on the lid.

A fine Meiji era cloisonne vase with decoration of colorful chidori flying over young bamboo all over an even mauve-violet background. The chidori with black, dark orange, light gray blue, and white details. The bamboo with green and some yellow details. A fine border appears along the rim and the foot. Condition is good. A slight scratch here and a light rub there...

Rare enameled paktong ('baitong') covered bowl on stand...

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A black-glazed Jianyang tea cup was in rarely-seen silver-spots effects in the glaze.
The tea bowl was in oval shape with inverted mouth rim.
It was applied on the surface with dark brown, appearing black glaze on the surface.
The dense slip stopped evenly above the foot ring.
Slightly iridescent and brownish, the silver streaks embellished the glaze with metal-sheen-feel reflection.
It was a characteristic skill in that periods for Jianyang wares...

11 3/4" high late Meiji period (19th century) Japanese silver wire cloisonne bottle form vase with flaring mouth superbly decorated around the circumference at the base of the neck with a ferocious flaming three-clawed dragon with gaping mouth set against a red background. Flowering plants and a single butterfly decorate the bulbous bottom. Copper rims are at the mouth and base. The traditional blue counter-enamel is in the interior. Excellent overall condition with no dents, losses, chips, or ...

Description:
A Jianyang hares-fur bowl was in decent conical shape and was in good size.
It obtained all the characteristics for verification.

Date: Southern Song Dynasty, 1127-1279,

Width: 15.6cm.

A CUSTOM-MADE COTTON BOX IS INCLUDED.

A beautiful antique Indian statue of a Hindu female deity standing approx. 14 inches tall finest details patina and form. A beautiful piece would enhance any collection.

Description:
A black-glazed tea cup was in greasy-feel surface.
It was suffused with obvious incursions in the glaze.
The charming silver streaks were yielded under firing.

Date:Southern Song Dynasty, 1127-1279,

Width: 9.6cm.

A COTTON-BOX IS INCLUDED.

Description:
A black-glazed tea cup was in greasy-feel surface.
It was suffused with obvious incursions in the glaze.
The charming silver streaks were yielded under firing.

Date:Southern Song Dynasty, 1127-1279,

Width: 9.6cm.

A COTTON-BOX IS INCLUDED.