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 | Fine quality Ohi Ware Macha bowl by Yoshio Iwamura |
 | Antique Tibetan painted wood image of Green Tara Bodhisattva |
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A variety of saya lacquer-style samples enclosed in a set of stacking boxes titled Nuri-Hon. Thirty samples covering inlays, various techniques such as nejiri, powdered shell, byakudan, wakasa, and tsugaru techniques. Each sample is roughly 3-1/2 inches (9 cm) lng, the boxes 7-1/2 x 4 x 1 inches (19 x 10 x 2 cm). Very rare and overall in fine condition, dating from the later Edo...
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An ovoid covered jar was in a decent size of 31cm in height.
In a perfect condition and owned the original cap, the ancient ware was uniquely decorated on top and on the body with whitish splashes.
The vessel stands on a small, solid foot with flat bottom.
Applied with dark tea-dust slip on most of the surface, the grayish white body clay was revealed underneath.
Enduring old clay verified its date.
Other than that:
1, Subtle crack lines were caused nat...
An ovoid covered jar was in a decent size of 31cm in height.
In a perfect condition and owned the original cap, the ancient ware was uniquely decorated on top and on the body with whitish splashes.
The vessel stands on a small, solid foot with flat bottom.
Applied with dark tea-dust slip on most of the surface, the grayish white body clay was revealed underneath.
Enduring old clay verified its date.
Other than that:
1, Subtle crack lines were caused nat...
Abacus Asian Art
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A rare saucer dish with foliated lip rim, decorated to interior with center medallion in reserved white on red and yellow enamel. The exterior covered with brown glaze. Ming dynasty 16th century in perfect condition. Diameter: 11.6cm.
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A Qinbai covered box from Hutien kiln of Song Dynasty was kept in perfect condition.
In beautiful floral shape and decorated patterns on the cover, the characteristic chalk-like body clay was revealed from the light lake-green glaze.
A lovely delicate piece was rarely seen in such elegant atmosphere.
The beautiful celadon hue and the patterns are so much subtle and attractive under the reflection of light.
Some similar pieces are in the book of "The Art of Chinese B...
A Qinbai covered box from Hutien kiln of Song Dynasty was kept in perfect condition.
In beautiful floral shape and decorated patterns on the cover, the characteristic chalk-like body clay was revealed from the light lake-green glaze.
A lovely delicate piece was rarely seen in such elegant atmosphere.
The beautiful celadon hue and the patterns are so much subtle and attractive under the reflection of light.
Some similar pieces are in the book of "The Art of Chinese B...
Abacus Asian Art
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An extremely fine of Ming dynasty Hongzhi period b/w dish, decorated with ruyi pattern filled with emblems. Underside with continuously flowers. Perfect condition. Diameter: 25.3cm.
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An unusual chato (tea room sword) in the shape of an octopus, its 8 legs stretched out in uniform with one curled back exposing the suckers. Eyes are intimated on one side, with an old chip where the breathing hole is opposite. About the neck is wrapped a faded silk chord. It is 22 inches (56 cm) long. It is said that these wooden swords were produced from the mid to late Edo period, in lieu of swords for those not allowed to carry weapons (all but samurai)...
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A Blanc De Chine statue were uniquely in a subject of the praying Catholic pupils.
Obviously made for the western market, this porcelain pieces was a product of Dehua county, Fujiang province of Qing Dynasty, 19th century.
It was in a perfect condition without any defects.
It was an amusing piece too especially in this holy season.
Date: Qing Dynasty, Late 19th century.
Height:10.5cm, Width: 8.9cm.
A Blanc De Chine statue were uniquely in a subject of the praying Catholic pupils.
Obviously made for the western market, this porcelain pieces was a product of Dehua county, Fujiang province of Qing Dynasty, 19th century.
It was in a perfect condition without any defects.
It was an amusing piece too especially in this holy season.
Date: Qing Dynasty, Late 19th century.
Height:10.5cm, Width: 8.9cm.
Japanese sagemono (hanging object) tobacco pipe set consisting of a wood kiserutsuzu (pipe holder), kiseru (pipe), and wood tonkotsu (tobacco box) in the form of a humorous yawning Daruma with arms overhead grasping the two cords with his fists. The cords hold an ojime (sliding bead), which is attached to the pipe holder. Daruma’s body is kiri (pawlonia) wood and his eyes are inlaid with mother of pearl. His face lifts and functions as a cover for the tobacco box...
Large and heavy mirror pair of Chinese bronze Mandarin duck-form censers, or incense burners, with lotus stems trailing from open beaks and bodies decorated with molded lotus flowers and etched feathers. A removable pierced cover in the form of lotus flowers and stems is integrated into the feathers of the back. Each duck rests on a custom wood stand carved with water ripples. The incense smoke can exit through the opened beaks, a vent in the tail, and the pierced cover...
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A Zitan covered box was in quite good condition.
Preserving with the charming purplish black patina, the box was revealed with the characteristic Ox-furs wood grains on the surface .
By a good size, the rectangular box was carved, tenoned and shaped into a typical scholar box.
A similar box was in the book of “The collection of Chinese box”, the collection from a famed connoisseur and antique dealer,Ma Wei Du.
Date: Late Qing periods, late 19th century.
A Zitan covered box was in quite good condition.
Preserving with the charming purplish black patina, the box was revealed with the characteristic Ox-furs wood grains on the surface .
By a good size, the rectangular box was carved, tenoned and shaped into a typical scholar box.
A similar box was in the book of “The collection of Chinese box”, the collection from a famed connoisseur and antique dealer,Ma Wei Du.
Date: Late Qing periods, late 19th century.
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An old Xer inkstone was intriguingly made in a shape of the ancient Chinese musical instrument-GuQin.
Nicely fitted in the original Suanzi wood box, the inkstone was preserved in a perfect condition except some old abrasions on the surface.
And the well carved inscription: Xi-Ann-Ju-Xi(Xi Ann the Recluse)was on the underside of the inksotne.
Date: Qing Dynasty, 19th century.
Length including box: 20.5cm.
An old Xer inkstone was intriguingly made in a shape of the ancient Chinese musical instrument-GuQin.
Nicely fitted in the original Suanzi wood box, the inkstone was preserved in a perfect condition except some old abrasions on the surface.
And the well carved inscription: Xi-Ann-Ju-Xi(Xi Ann the Recluse)was on the underside of the inksotne.
Date: Qing Dynasty, 19th century.
Length including box: 20.5cm.
Chinese Ming dynasty (16th century) blue and white porcelain meiping vase with bell-shaped cover decorated overall with classical lotus flowers among scrolling leafy stems, separated into three layers. The shoulder features the lotus-filled ruyi collar motif. 11 ¼” high (9 ¾” high without the lid). Very good overall condition with typical flaws, small areas where the glaze did not completely cover, and microscopic scratches to the glaze. The vase is slightly misshapen...
Galerie Hafner
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Burmese silver ceremonial or monk's begging bowl. The exterior is decorated in repousse with a wide band of five mythological scenes with one figure and an elephant between foliage. Apparently unmarked. Condition: fine. Dimension: 13.8 cm diameter, 9.8 cm high, weight: 352 g.
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An ancient pottery alcove was in fine condition preserving with original paint.
By clear characteristics on the features of the face and the robe, the deity was in preaching hand gesture when bearing with smiling and serene facial expression.
When the molding condition was finely preserved, the hefty brick alcove was kept with original burial earth and adhesives.
It had been broken at the lower portion and was restored perfectly.
It was heavyly mold by dense quality...
An ancient pottery alcove was in fine condition preserving with original paint.
By clear characteristics on the features of the face and the robe, the deity was in preaching hand gesture when bearing with smiling and serene facial expression.
When the molding condition was finely preserved, the hefty brick alcove was kept with original burial earth and adhesives.
It had been broken at the lower portion and was restored perfectly.
It was heavyly mold by dense quality...
The Kura
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Lidded crystal eyes gaze serenely down from the Rakans purchase high on the lofty temple walls. The face is expertly crafted, with a distinct Chinese air reflecting the fact the Rakan (Arahat) were all from the Continent. The robes of green, white and red are patterned with scrolling vines and dials. A dedication on back Appears to be Made for/by Konoike-mura Hachiuemon and is dated Ho-Ei 7 (1710). The new wooden base on which it stands states the piece was restored in 1993...
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Perhaps the best dragon carving we have ever owned, here is a solid Keyaki carving taken from the interior of a temple with glass eyes glaring fiercely out at anyone who threatens the sanctity of Buddhism. Flames leap from the body blown by fierce winds as it rises from the Churning ocean. The carving practically roils out from the wood panel, fully in three dimensions. It is 78 x 26 x 10 cm (31 x 10 x 4 inches)...
