Large Chinese Neolithic Pottery Jar - Siwa Culture (c. 1350 BC)
This large and impressive pottery jar dates to the Siwa culture (c. 1350 BC), one of the later Chinese Neolithic cultures overlapping the Bronze Age, and has been excavated from Gansu or Qinghai province in the north-west of China...
JIZO EMA
Votive Japanese folk art piece of worshipper’s wooden tablet offered for the shrine, so-called ‘Ema’ (lit...
Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Dish - Phoenix (35.5cm / 14")
This attractive large porcelain dish was made during the Wanli reign (1573 - 1620) of the Ming Dynasty. It is of the type known as "Swatow" or "Zhangzhou" ware. It is coated in a thick glaze, the bold underglaze blue decoration of good colour featuring in the centre, a standing phoenix, surrounded by various floral patterns and flower blossoms. The outer wall is decorated with simple thin blue lines...
Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Polychrome Porcelain Dish - Kintsugi (37cm / 14.5")
This attractive large porcelain dish was made during the Wanli reign (1573 - 1620) of the Ming Dynasty. It is of the type known as "Swatow" or "Zhangzhou" ware. It is coated in a thick glaze, the decoration provided on top with green, turquoise and red coloured enamels. The pattern features in the centre a phoenix standing in a garden...
NAKED JAPANESE WOMAN 1908
Old anonymous charcoal drawing backed with washi Japanese paper, dated back to the Meiji period (as related to another listed drawing of 'NAKED JAPANESE MAN 1908' signed with "Meiji 41 (1908) acquired from the same provenance at the same time), 46.4 x 62 cm (18.26 x 24.40in), in very fine antique condition with aged deterioration as is, with stain and surface cracks as seen...
NAKED JAPANESE MAN 1908
Old anonymous charcoal drawing backed with washi Japanese paper, dated back to Meiji 41 (1908) as signed, 47.5 x 63.5 cm (18.70 x 24.99in), in very fine antique condition with aged deterioration as is, with stain and surface crack as seen. *Fixed with four small magnets on the wall when shooting, so that no holes at the corners...
JOMON STONE GLANS
Tip part of ancient Japanese ritual phallic object called 'Sekibo' (lit. 'Stone stick') dated back to the Jomon period (ca. 14000-1000 BCE), excavated from the Jomon site in Takayama, Gifu area,
attached with wooden stand with plaster inside of hole for stabilising. Total with stand: H 7.3 cm (2.87in), Sekibo itself: H 5 x 4.5 x 5 cm (1.96 x 1.77 x 1.96in)...
Rare Chinese Western Han Dynasty Bronze Cauldron / Jar
This domestic bronze cooking vessel was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8) or possibly earlier. It has two handles on opposing sides of the shoulder. It is quite "heavily-cast" and the casting lines are quite pronounced, especially across the flat base. There is some corrosion, mostly to the base where it comprises mostly malachite (green) and azurite (blue)...
TANUKI SIGNBOARD OF CANDY STORE
Old wood carving raccoon dog formed hanging shop-signboard engraved as 'okashi' (confectionery) in kanji words, Showa period, early-mid 20th century, Japan, W 49 x H 45 x D 4 cm (19.29 x 17.71 x 1.57in). Solid and heavy make, once gold foiled and faded so due to age as is...
POJAGI TEA MATS
4 pieces set of traditional folk Korean patchwork hemp textiles handmade from various scrap fabrics so-called ‘Pojagi (Bojagi)’, late 20th century, approx. 45 x 35 cm (17.71 x 13.77in) each.
No same pattern is available as its highlight...
STRONG MAN
Massive sculpture carved from a single wood, H 54 x W 27 x D 17 cm (21.25 x 10.62 x 6.69in), late 20th - early 21st century, Japan.
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KHOEKHOE
Mingei-African style of vintage Japanese hanging scroll mounting woodblock print of a figure of 'Khoekhoe' (ref...
Fine Chinese Song Dynasty Qingbai Glazed Porcelain Bowl with Carved & Moulded Decoration
This fine and attractive deep porcelain bowl was made in the Southern Song Dynasty (AD 1127 - 1279). The inner surface is decorated with an unusual moulded floral pattern whilst the underside is decorated with a repeating carved leaf pattern. It is unusual for both upper and lower surfaces of a qingbai bowl to be decorated...
Fine Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Jar
This fine small porcelain jar was made during the Wanli reign (1573 - 1620) of the Ming Dynasty, or possibly a little earlier. It is finely decorated in underglaze blue with a pattern featuring blossoming branches, the pattern having a dark outline.
Height 9 cm...
Chinese Song / Yuan / Early Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Dragon Jar
This "heavily-potted" small jar was made during the 13th / 14th century at the Longquan kilns, Zhejiang province. It has been made in two moulded sections, upper and lower, that were luted together prior to glazing. The upper part is decorated with a four-clawed dragon and the lower part with cloud and wave patterns. The surface is coated in a thick celadon glaze save for the slightly concave flat base.
Diameter 8.5 cm ...
Fine & Rare Chinese Song / Yuan / Early Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Jarlet - Lotus Pattern
This rare small jar was made during the 13th / 14th century at the Longquan kilns, Zhejiang province. It is coated in a thick celadon glaze and has a particularly attractive and crisp moulded floral pattern including lotus blossoms. There are two small loop handles at the shoulder. The unglazed base is slightly concave.
Diameter 6.5 cm (2.5 inches). No repair or restoration; a lovely example in ...
FIREWORK MOLD 1890
Old wooden ball mold for making 'hanabi' (traditional Japanese firework), with aesthetically many random cutting tracks for peeling the papers off, signed as Meiji 23 (1890), D 10 cm (3.93in)
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WILD HOT SPRINGS
Vintage anonymous oil painting on handmade easy canvas, Showa period, 20th century, Japan, 53 x 41 x 1.5 cm (20.86 x 16.14 x 0.59in)
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