All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #184172 (stock #tiger262)
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19th Century Japanese Bronze Farmer Okimono

The farmer is 11.5 inches tall, and 4.75 inches wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, nor cracks, except missing accessory at one hand (as seen in the photos).


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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #181890 (stock #TCR956)
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A brilliantly textured Oni-Hagi bowl dating from the early 20th century by Deika (Sakata Deika XII, died 1934), the radically fissured surface ruptured by exploding inclusions; the scars connected by cracks in the glaze giving the appearance of constellations written into a yellow sky. Outside the bowl is an earthy beige, mostly eclipsed by pale white. Inside the basin is the same earthy color, while all the walls are like salt foam...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #180967 (stock #TCR951)
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A lovely set of Taisho period studio pottery Tokkuri sake decanters; the very thin walls made of fine clay covered in earth-toned glassy glaze crackled along drip edges. A bundle of twigs alongside a kindling hearth are painted in iron on the side, with a grinding bowl and pestle of dark clay in raised relief. Along the base of one is the artists stamp reading Hozan. The base diameter is 2-1/4 inches (5.7 cm) and they stand 4-3/4 (12 cm) tall...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1950 item #180335 (stock #MOR946)
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An incredible ivory netsuke of a Hannya devil mask with inlayed eyes. The detail in the Faust like features is absolutely superb. In this case I will let the photographs speak for us. Although not contemporary, this Netsuke dates from the mid 20th century. Due to certain features, we believe it was made in China prior to or during World War II, during Japans occupation (1932-1945). The, inlay in the eyes is consistent with this interpretation and the ivory appears to be of Indian origin...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #175194 (stock #gy251)
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Late 19th Century or Early 20th Century Japanese Evil Kutani Welcome Cat Maneki Neko

This evil cat is 6 inches tall, and 3.25 inches wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, nor cracks.


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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #175166 (stock #gy241)
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Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Bronze Dragon Head for Water Fountain

The dragon is 5 inches tall, and 6 inches wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs, nor cracks, except small chips at this tooth (as seen in the photos).


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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #175152 (stock #gy236)
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Late 19th Century Chinese Robbin's Egg Glaze Brush Washer

The brush washer is 1.5 inches tall, and 4.25 inches in diameter.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, nor cracks.


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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1940 item #172091 (stock #TCR893)
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A hand forged antique iron water pot with bronze lid for use in the Japanese Zen Tea Ceremony; handles in the shape of dragonflies embedded in the side. The upper half is grooved with concentric rings; spread wings of the dragonflies conform to the shape of the bowl while jointed bodies project out in 3-D almost 1 inch from the surface. 2 antique iron ring handles (included) are run through the body between the wings. The heavy bronze lid features a 5 petal plum blossom finial...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #169755 (stock #gy216)
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Large 19th Century Japanese Gilt Bronze Shishi Play Ball Censer

The shishi is 13 inches tall, and 16 inches in length.

It is in good condition with no repairs, nor chips, except a hairline crack at the tail (did not go all the way through - as seen in the photos). The writing indicated that this was a house warming gift from the Susuki family).


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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1700 item #169072 (stock #ALR883)
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An Kamakura period Enso-ga in cream-colored patterned brocade with maple brown extensions and featuring rosewood rollers signed Renshabo. Renshabo was a high ranking samurai named Jiro Naozane and confidant of 13th century General Minamoto no Yoritomo...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1980 item #164697 (stock #TCR869)
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A superb Bizen Yaki Okimono of an Okoze (stonefish) by ceramic artist Takahashi Satoshi (b. 1934) enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The features of the beastly creature are very well defined, with each spine accentuated by the natural color of the flame, giving the stonefish a realistic appearance. It is 12-1/2 inches (32 cm) long. Satoshi apprenticed to Kanashige Toshiuemon, has been the recipient of numerous awards and currently resides in Okayama prefecture...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #163021 (stock #tiger251)
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Large 16th Century Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Buddha

The buddha is 16.5 inches tall, and 13 inches wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, nor cracks.


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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : India : Pre 1700 item #162738 (stock #gy202)
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16th Century Indian Hindu Bronze Ganesh Ganesha Elephant God

It is 4.5 inches tall by 3 inches wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, nor cracks.


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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #160015 (stock #TCR839)
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A large baluster form Sumidagawa vase decorated in slips of green and black glaze over crackled red with a three-dimensional tokage (lizard) crawling down the side. The detail on the creature is superb, from the textured body to the white claws with which it seems to grip the sides of the slippery surface. On the backside is a raised gourd shaped stamp reading Ishiguro Koko (One of the most prominent Sumidagawa potters). Sumida ware was first produced around the beginning of the 19th century,...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Pre 1900 item #154718 (stock #gy188)
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Old Vietnam Export Blue & White Kendi Vase

The kendi is 5 inches tall, and 5 inches wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, nor cracks.


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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #153154 (stock #590)
A Japanese Satsuma Dragon Tea set (Shimazo Crest; Shuzan mark, from the Mejii period 1868-1912). The Pot is, 8" high, the Creamer is 5.5", and the Sugar is 7"; all with Lids. Hand painted in colors and gilt with Rakan (Buddhist disciples) and dragons. Pieces signed with mark on the bottom. The Shimazo Crest is also on the Side of the Teapot. There is a chip on the inside lid of the teapot that is not noticeable from the outside, otherwise it is in excellent condition. It likely dates from a...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #150699 (stock #tiger224)
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Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Kinkozan Satsuma Mini Vase with Hundred Children

The vase is 2.5 inches tall, and 2.3 inches wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, nor cracks, except minor rubbing of gold at the opening rim and the bottom rim (as seen in the photos).


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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1800 item #150688 (stock #tiger216)
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18th Century Chinese Tibetan Gilt Copper Repousse Dancing Buddha

It is 13.5 inches tall, and 4.25 inches wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, nor cracks, except rubbing of gold, small dents at the hair, back of head, arms, and small holes (probably for accessories), and missing accessories at the arms - all as seen in the photos.


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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1800 item #150684 (stock #tiger213)
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Late18th Century or Early 19th Century Japanese Wood Netsuke Erotic Couple Signed

The netsuke is 1.5 inches tall, and 1.75 inches wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, nor cracks.

Due to the adult content of the base, their photos are inappropriate for public viewing. Please email hi5005@yahoo.com for the photos.


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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #150682 (stock #tiger212)
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Large 19th Century Chinese Export Rose Medallion, Blue and Gold Fitzhugh Bottle Vase

The vase is 14 inches tall, and 8.5 inches wide.

It is in good condition with no cracks, except a repair at the rim. It was a small chip that has been repaired. There is a slight color variation at that area but not noticeable. Please see the photo. There is also chip at the inside foot rim, and minor rubbing of gold (as seen in the photos).


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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #150367 (stock #tiger180)
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19th Century Japanese Gilt Bronze Ivory Kagamibuta

The kagamibuta is 0.5 inch thick, and 1.6 inches in diameter.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, nor cracks, except the fastener attached at the back (as seen in the photo).


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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #150344 (stock #gy182)
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19th Century Chinese Pair of Gilt Bronze Cloisonne Kilin

The pair is 6.75 inches tall, and 9.5 inches in length (measure without stand).

They are in good condition with no repairs, chips, nor cracks.


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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #149859 (stock #gy179)
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19th Century Chinese Blanc De Chine Dehwa Quan Yin Signed

The quan yin is 6 inches tall, and 3.5 inches wide (all measure without stand).

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, nor cracks.


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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Pre 1900 item #148575 (stock #gy170)
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19th Century Burma or Cambodian Bronze Buddha Head

The head is 11 inches tall overall or 8.75 inches tall without stand, and 5 inches wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, nor cracks, except chips at the wood stand.


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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #147091 (stock #gy162)
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17th Century Chinese Silk Painting Man with Bag and Chirography

The painting is 12 inches by 17.25 inches wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs, except stain (as seen in the photos).


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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1800 item #144029 (stock #04-29-13 )
This is a Meissen Armorial Plate, marked with crossed swords for ca. 1763-1774; an armorial shield with a stag motif surrounded by scattered small floral sprigs and bouquets and a gilt rim; no chips, cracks or losses; 9 _" diam.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #143583 (stock #05-15-06)
This is a small Chinese Blanc de Chine libation cup, incised character mark at base, carved and molded with flowering prunus and animals; 2 _" high, 4" wide.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #143581 (stock #05-15-05)
This is a Chinese Blanc de Chine libation cup, on a stand of molded branches, the exterior carved and molded with flowering prunus branches; 3 " high, 5" wide.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #143575 (stock #4224)
This is a Chinese blue and white stem cup, Yongzheng mark, decorated with borders of animals and foliage; mint condition; 4" diam.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #143202 (stock #05-14-03)
This is a wonderful Japanese Imari plate, 19th C, with scalloped gilt rim, the front painted with maidens in a walled garden, the back decorated with stylized flowers in iron-red reserves; very good condition with little flaking., 8 3/8" diam.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1800 item #140792 (stock #04-24-10)
This is a Chinese export blue and white miniature bottle vase, Kandxi period, unmarked, decorated with floral cartouches and bands of leaves; hairline crack at rim; 5" high.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1800 item #140342 (stock #04-24-22 )
This is a lovely Chinese Kraak porcelain Delft-style dish bearing the lotus mark within the double circle; decorated with alternating panels of stylized flowers and a figure of a monkey in a fruit tree; the center reserve features a phoenix on a floral ground; minor chips to rim; diam: 10 _".
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1800 item #140341 (stock #4/24/2)
This a fine pair of Chinese blue and white miniature beaker vases, Kangxi period, unmarked, decorated with trailing wisteria; minor chip on base of one vase; 3 " diam., 5 3/8" high.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #139293 (stock #04-24-12)
A Chinese export blue and white Ming-style pear-shaped vase, 19th century, unmarked, decorated with panels of flowers, leaves, and animal form masks; excellent condition; 10" high.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1930 item #139100 (stock #gy155)
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Old (1930s) Japanese Makie Lacquer Bowl Rooster on Drum

The bowl is 1.9 inches tall, and 6 inches in diameter.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, nor cracks.


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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1800 item #139017 (stock #04-24-23)
A Chinese Kraak porcelain Delft-style dish, Wanli period, bearing the conch shell mark within the double circle; decorated with radiating panels of foliate scroll; minor chips to rim; diam: 10 _".
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #139014 (stock #4-24-16 )
This is a Chinese 19th century pale-blue glazed vase, bearing the Yongzheng seal mark , of ovoid form with applied handles; mint condition; 8 " high.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #139009 (stock #4/24/6)
A Chinese blue and white gu-shaped beaker vase, bearing the artemesia leaf mark within a double circle, decorated with a large foliate border and a band of stylized chrysanthemums; minor chip on base; 71/2" high.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1930 item #138926 (stock #gy136)
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Old Japanese Makie Lacquer Box with Pearl Inlaid

The box is 0.75 inch tall, and 3.25 inches by 3 inches wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs, nor cracks, except small chips at the corner.


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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1910 item #138564 (stock #z602)
This estate piece is a superb Japanese Imari plate, Meiji Period, having a central medallion and eight panels, scalloped gilded edges, white ground with hand painted polychrome floral and brocade decoration, red mark, blue and rust color design on underside of plate. Good-excellent condition, some wear to gilt, measures 8 3/8" diameter.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1837 VR item #138147 (stock #g1)
This is a a Chinese earthenware model of a frog, seated upright on a rockwork base decorated in a richly mottled aubergine colored flambe glaze, 18th-19th Century. Excellent condition Measurements: Height: 9 in.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1837 VR item #138142 (stock #g1)
This is a lovely famille verte emanel on biscuit stand having a Mongolian leading a horse through a sparse landscape; the contoured edge is finished with a floral border in excellent condition. Measurements: 8" x 8".
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #131105 (stock #sg5)
This is a pair of Japanese Imari Porcelain double gourd Bottles, Meiji Period, painted with floral motifs in the typical Imari palette. Excellent condition. Measurements: 13 in H approx.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #131091 (stock #sg4)
This is a small Chinese celedon rimmed bowl Song Dynasty, with a lightly crackled pale olive glaze, having a flat everted rim and an unglazed footring, unmarked, in excellent condition, no chips, measuring Diameter 5 in, height 1 1/2 inĀ 
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #131086 (stock #sg3)
This is a Chinese celedon glazed vase with animal angular head form handles, Song Dynasty, of flattened ovoid form and carved with pairs of dragons on a foliate ground, in excellent condition, Measuring 11 1/4 in. H
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #131080 (stock #sg2)
This is a Chinese celedon glazed bowl with marked interior, in the style of Song Dynasty, in a dark olive glaze with deeply rounded sides, the center of the interior incised with four character mark, in very good condition, glaze has worn away on the bottom where there is a visable crack. Measurements: 7 7/8 in. H, 3 1/4 in H
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #131078 (stock #sb1)
This is a Song Dynasty Chinese celedon glazed Vase, pyriform and carved with allover floral motifs between a scalloped bordered base and geometric border at the neck, foot ring and bottom are partially glazed, in very good condition, cracks on the foot ring, measuring 6 3/8 in H.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #130720 (stock #tiger176)
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18th Century Tibetan Gilt Bronze Buddha

The buddha is 8.5 inches tall, and 5.5 inches wide. It weighs 5 pounds.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, nor cracks, except missing crown accessory and lose gilding (as seen in the photo).


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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #130645 (stock #tiger169)
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Old Japanese Studio Shofu Vase in Scroll Painting Style

The vase is 7 inches tall, and 5 inches wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, nor cracks.


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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1940 item #130539 (stock #tiger160)
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Old Japanese Children Motif Kakiemon Signed Charger

The charger is 2 inches tall, and 10.75 inches in diameter.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, nor cracks.


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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #130527 (stock #tiger157)
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Old Japanese Banko Ware Marble Pattern Tiger

The tiger is 4.5 inches tall, and 5 inches wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, nor cracks.


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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #127096 (stock #gy89)
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19th Century Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Box Flower Shape

The box is 3 inches tall, and 8 inches wide.

It has been repaired (bright red part) at the edges, cracks, chips, and peeling at the inside and base (as seen in the photos).


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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #121672 (stock #tiger139)
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Late Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Bronze Okimono Kangaroo Carrying Baby

It is 8.75 inches tall and 14 inches by 3 inches wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs, nor chips, except a crack at its ear (as seen in the photo).


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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #121634 (stock #tiger138)
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19th Century Chinese Bamboo Carved Toad Frog

It is 2.5 inches tall by 4.25 inches wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, nor cracks.


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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Pre 1900 item #121632 (stock #tiger137)
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19th Century Japanese Gilt Bronze Flying Angel Goddess Plaque

The plaque is 7 inches by 8 inches wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, nor cracks, except holes drilled at the back (as seen in the photos).


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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #120114 (stock #SAR685)
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A rare yari-no-saya of course bristles blossoming tuft-like from a 7 inch black lacquered wooden sheath bound with strips of bamboo resting on a four legged hardwood stand. The Edo period piece is in excellent condition, with only minor damage to the wooden ring about the bottom of the tuft. It is made to take a spear head over 8 inches long.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #119354 (stock #MOR681)
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A set of two gilded and lacquered wooden Imperial memorial tablets dating from the Taisho period (1911-1925) on elaborate 3 piece stands; one etched with the name of the Meiji Emperor, the other noting the current emperor (at that time). The mirror, one of the three Imperial signs, is represented floating in a sea of stylized clouds on the cornice cap, separated from the ornately carved plaque by a red and black lacquered slab. The scrolled center section is adorned with Imperial chrysanthemum...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #113455
Large Chinese Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD) high-fired gray-black pottery bottle-form vase with geometric incised designs of unusually fine form. 11 1/2"H. Very good overall condition with minor wear. One thin old chip to the foot.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #113368
Large Chinese Jin Dynasty (1125-1234 AD) Honan brown glazed truncated meiping vase decorated with cut glaze concentric circular designs on the shoulders. Two strap handles flank both sides of the short neck. 11"H x 11 1/2" diameter. Very good overall condition. There are a few scattered small pit holes, which are original production imperfections (see enlargement 3). Some scratches in the glaze are evident as is typical for a piece of this age.