A box for keeping incense – kogo – decorated with a carriage used by court nobles and members of the Imperial family of the past in dense gold dust sprinkle on a black lacquer background. The sky sprinkled with clouds of nashiji. Insides with dense nashiji. The bottom section decorated with a rock surrounded by bamboo in gold togidashi and kao of tea master Hisada Soya...
Chinese Hardwood carved dark brown display Stand, made in "Hong Kong" labeled, 2" diameter-inside top rim, 1"high, 2 3/4" wide-maximum width, the condition is good. I have 5 more stands are available, please inquire.
One-of-a-kind hand painted 100% SILK BATIK WALL HANGING. Beautiful and delicate pastel tones are used depicting LOTUS flowers and plants.
Important: as this is a hand made batik, NOT a print, both sides of the silk fabric show the same painting. Size: length 82" x width 36" inches (209 cm x 91.5 cm). Both ends have folded and sewn loops for easy hanging with poles or rods.
We only have 1 yellow/brown wall hanging, but 2 of the turquoise version. Price shown is for 1, shipping extra...
4 Korean made Brass heavy weight Hardware for Corners, 1960's, 3 1/2" high, 3 3/4" x 1 1/8" wide for 2 right side and 2 left side corners.
Large Chinese Blue Fabric Storage Box for precious Objects, 16" x 14" x 10" two(2) trays inside lined white fabric, outside blue fabric is dirty but inside is clean and intact, good storage box.
Vintage Japanese Red and Black Lacquer Tea caddy or stash jar. Lacquer on hand made wood core with red lacquer stripe design on a black base. Unsigned undamaged. Size h 2.5" d 3" .
This contemporary bowenite carving of two birds resting on a garden rock is 8 ¾” high (with fitted wood base it is 10” high), 5” wide and 3” thick measured from the bottom and 5” thick measured from the birds’ wings. It is in excellent condition.
To cut or scrape. L : 16c
Chinese Hardwood round solid tiny Display Stand, 7/8" diameter-inside top rim, 3/4" high, 1 7/8" wide-middle wider area, no damages, several extra stands are available, please inquire.
Chinese carved Hardwood tiny round display Stand, 1" high, 7/8" diameter-inside top rim, 2" to 1 7/8" wide at the carved middle section, no damages, several extra stand are available, please inquire.
Vintage pietra dura black slate box with mother of pearl inlay of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi.
The condition is good with slight chips to the bottom piece but very small size L 5 3/4" w 3 3/4" H 2 "
Vintage Yixing clay like beaded Prayer Bracelet China with Buddhist text. Stretch band 3 available 19 ea or 15 per for multiple.
Museum Replica of a Roman Marble Fragment. Well cast bonded stone . Size L 7.75" by H 4"
Chinese Hardwood carved Display Stand, round dark brown with nicely fluted carved design, made in "Hong Kong", 6 3/4" diameter-top inner rim, 8 3/4" wide-outside widest part, 1 7/8" high, the condition is good.
Chinese carved Hardwood black round Display Stand, 10 3/8" diameter-inside the rim, 2" high, for large urn and vase, carved side has few cracks but nothing is loose and not much shown.
Chinese highly polished very tiny carved Rosewood Display Stand, 7/8" diameter-inside top rim, 1 7/8" wide for square flared out corners, 1/2" high, the condition is good. Several more same stands are available, please inquire.
Tibetan Himalaya woven cotton Lady's Belt, colorful Sash, 95" long, 1 3/4 wide, with intricate interesting design of Buddhist symbols and animals, used condition, no damages.
A vintage tropical wood scoop, 11" by 3" approximately, circa 1970's, bearing the old label of the well-known purveyor of Hawaiian theme goods, Kealakekua's Grass Shack of Kailua-Kona on the Big Island. On base of handle is carved by hand "MANGO IND PARK". The piece is hand-crafted and the wood shows a beautiful grain in the bowl area. Label has a little wear. Could hold nuts or candies on a table, so, utilitarian as well as decorative--stands upright on its own; well-balanced.
Two(2) Chinese Hardwood Display Stand, round brown and nice open work stand, 2 7/8" diameter-inner top rim, 4 1/2" wide-widest middle area, 1 5/8" high, the condition is good.
This is an auspicious traditional design monkeys among the prunus greenish nephrite jade pendant by Chinese craftsmen, translucent piece
吳冠中(1919-2010) 江南水鄉圖/設色水墨紙本立軸。款識:吳冠中。鈐印一方。 Water-Front Hometown in Southeastern China / Wu Guanzhong (1919-2010) Ink and Color on Paper 26 3/4 X 26 1/2 inches 67.95 X 67.3 cm Inscribed and signed with an artist seal.
Condition: Hand-Painted, Good Condition
Provenance: Property of a Toronto gentleman
Dimensions: 26 3/4 X 26 1/2 inches 67.95 X 67.3 cm
Artist Name: Wu Guanzhong (1919-2010)
Medium: Ink & Color on Paper
Circa: Pre-20...
Chinese Hardwood round brown Display Stand, 3 7/8" diameter-inside top rim- your object must be smaller than 3 7/8" diameter, 5 3/4" wide-widest middle area, 1 3/4" high, nicely carved stand, the condition is good.
Antique Japanese Maji period handmade miniature marble swirl pattern Tokoname Kyusu - Hana ceramic teapot and cover finely hand enameled in relief with scrolls and flowers.
MEASUREMENTS:
Width including spout: 12.5 cm (4.92 inches).
Height: 6.5 cm (2.56 inches).
CONDITION: In very good condition. No cracks, chips, or repairs.
This is an excellent and intricately carved very charming netsuke, made by our own Pennsylvania native, David Carlin. He describes it as a "Model of 3 elderly bearded gentlemen, each leaning on the back of the other with the first two carrying blind man's canes.
The third holds a bottle into which "DC" is etched in a double square cartouche. Each dressed in a robe with a rope belt.”. Natural Himotoshi is formed by the first Blind Man's arms. Netsuke is heavily polished...
Vintage Chinese Turtle Ink Cake with Gold and silver Paint in box, molded crack line as usual with ink cake. Has original box collected 1980s.Size 6.5 cm 4.5 cm box is 6.5 by 9cm.
DESCRIPTION: A Native American silver cuff bracelet having hammered and stamped accents; silver band is a nice, wide 1.5”. Stamped “RVF” by Navajo Silver Artist Roger Francisco. DIMENSIONS: Inner circumference = 5.75"; wrist opening = 1.75". Total weight = 52 grams.
Korean Brass Corner Hardware for Screen Frame, 1960's, 3 1/2" long, 1 3/4" deep, 5/8" deep, with impressed design, fit with standard size of Screen wood frame. Extra corners are available, please inquire.
Pair Chinese Hardwood Display Stands, made in "Hong Kong", well carved heavy stands, 3 7/8" diameter-inside top rim, 6" wide-widest point, 1 7/8" high, the condition is good.
Two(2) Chinese Hardwood Display Stand, dark brown round stand, 5 1/8" diameter-inner top rim, 1 1/2" high, 6 5/8" wide-widest maximum width, still retain "Made in Hong Kong" paper stickers, the condition is good.
Pair "Hong Kong" made Hardwood Round Display Stands, 2 1/2" diameter(top measurement), 2 3/4" diameter(lower tier measurement), few more stands are available, in good condition.
A pair of scroll painting depicted landscape. Painted with ink and light pigments on silk. Signed and sealed.
Takebe Hakuho(1871-1927)was a Osaka born Japanese painter of shijo school paintings active Meiji(1868-1912) and showa period (1926-1989).
Some insignificant light crease and light marks are present on the painting and scroll mounting, otherwise the piece is in very good antique/vintage condition...
A contemporary hand carved stylized animal of Northwest Coast legend, probably a bear, beaver or badger or similar, 7 1/2" by 4 1/2" by 2 1/2", signed on reverse by the artist; the name appears as "Who Two Tookh" though I am likely misreading the first words. The piece is carved out of the correct cedar wood, with its distinctive grain and color, so is NOT one of the cheap Southeast Asia-origin fakes of NWC carvings that flood the market and confuse the less experienced collector...
Vintage Chinese Rosewood Animal shaped lidded box, nice carving circa 1980s the tail seems to have been reattached possibly when made since its well done. Cute piece beautiful wood grain, size 4.5"l by 3.5" high
"Hong Kong" made Hardwood Rectangle shape Display Stand, 6" x 3" wide, 1" high, supported by 4 small curved feet, extra stands are available, please inquire. The condition is good.
From northern Canada's Inuit native people, comes this 4" by 2 1/4" by 1 1/2" light greenish soapstone carving of what appears to be a tuskless walrus, weighing 7 ounces. There is the official original label in black and white on the bottom, with "Canada Eskimo Art" and an image of a stylized igloo. These carvings are often signed in syllabics or in English lettering but I do not see any such signature on this piece. There are no chips, nor cracks...
This is a beautiful piece in great condition. Frame measures 18 by 13 12 inches. The plaque raises from the edges and is thick in he middle. It measures about 5 by 9 1/2 inches. Frame might be Mahogany.
Vintage Chinese Lucky Rabbit Exotic wood Sculpture with 2 rabbits towing a large coin. Very well carved in a dark hardwood like ebony with a mother of pearl signature inlay but it is unsigned. Size length 4" by 3" high.
The size of Puppy: 9" Long x 5 3/4" High x 4" Deep.
This is beautiful Porcelain Puppy Dog.
It has marking on the bottom "HANDPAINTED, FINE PORCELAIN,
1987.THE FRANKLIN MINT."
It has marking of Yuki, in square. The Puppy holding blue ball.
The decoration Design done in many form of Kiku,
Japanese Chrysanthemum design
Painted in detail with gold.
The condition of puppy is excellent. No chip, no crack
and no hairline...
Nepalese house protective figure, beautifuly eroded by the elements and time.
Probably Jajarkot region. H : 39 cms. Cf pic.6 (JP Girolami) : Jumla region, chetri house
Twelve pairs of Japanese-made roller caps for Japanese Hanging scrolls, 8.5 Bu (8.5 分about 2.61 mm) in diameter. Japanese scroll roller ends follow the old measuring system- shakkanhō (尺貫法). These fit 8.5 Bu size- please measure diameter of the roller bar with calipers...
An unused old stock Chinese red clay teapot by Cheng Zhen Ping , safe for drinking Chinese tea use
A contemporary or late 20th century example of Australian outback aboriginal painting, unsigned, acrylic on canvas, 36 1/2" by 24 3/4" in white simple laminated framing, the subject two snakes arranged artistically on a dot matrix background. On the reverse is a stamp of "Maruku Arts and Crafts" and written on the overlap is "#979" and "Kakaw" or "Kakawi" or similar. Condition of painting is excellent, white frame shows some wear. A colorful work from the other side of the world...
The size of Cuff Link: 7/8" L x 9/16" W on Kutani Sometsuke Porcelain
The size of Tie Clip: 5/8" Square Kutani Sometsuke Porcelain, 2 1/8" L Clip
This is handsome Japanese Kutani Sometsuke(B/W) porcelain
w/ design of Rose handpainted on cuff links and Tie Clip.
The set came in Kiri wood box. It has marking of Kutani Yaki (Kutani Ware).
Tie clip has spring holding so tie does not slop away.
The set never been used. Original fine condition.
Th set is about...
Chinese Hardwood Display Stand, or Lamp base, square bottom round top, 3 7/8" diameter-inside top rim, 5"-across minimum width, 6 1/2" maximum width point to point, 1 1/4" high, I have three(3) more stands, please inquire. The condition is good.
This is an authentic Qing Qianlong cash coin incense stick holder , use it for burning of Agarwood incense stick in your study or tea room , you can put it on any of your antique plate or stylish saucer , incense censer, bowl and render your collectibles useful straight away. Made using authentic Qianlong Cash coin and wood base Unique and one of its kind , enjoy the 250 years old numismatic piece cast out of mould and now usable piece of work of art. Useful in your daily meditation.
Chinese Molded red bead bracelet sold separately material unknown but seems like red Yixing. Stretch band. 9 currently available 19.00 each or 15.00 each for multiple pieces.
Chinese Hardwood small Display Stand with curved rounded square bottom, 1 1/8" high, 1 1/2" diameter-top inside rim, 2 3/8" wide rounded square bottom, the condition is good, no damage.
A beautiful French Set Of Six Etched Crystal Vodka Shot Glasses 4” (Quillen)
A beautiful Photograph unsigned Silverprint “Urn” framed 26x23” ….. more information coming soon…Berlin Estate
Vintage Chinese Handmade hand painted silk and bamboo Hawk in Glass box, very well made with fine paint and bamboo work. It has a brocade and glass box with 2 seal marks, collected 1980s. Slight stains to the box lining but otherwise in good condition. Box 4.75" by 6"
Vintage Chinese Netsuke Red Hardwood Rabbit figure unsigned, nice carving well done no damage size 2" by 1.5"
Coral and silver Ring with untested accent stones Diamonds ?
Really well made ring well set stones probably cz diamonds but they show very well. Ring size 6 nice expensive look.
Chinese Hardwood large Lamp top, 5 7/8" diameter-outside maximum measurement, the condition is good. More available, please inquire.
A contemporary Australian aboriginal art "dot" painting of two snakes, 8" by 16" (13 3/4" by 21 1/2" in black laminate frame), signed on the reverse "Phillip Jakakamar/Alice Springs/Aust/Aug '91". Painting and frame are in good condition. I do not see information on an artist by that name. See other aboriginal paintings including bark paintings, in my shop.
Twelve pairs of Japanese-made roller caps for Japanese Hanging scrolls, 9 Bu (9分about 2.73 mm) in diameter. Japanese scroll roller ends follow the old measuring system- shakkanhō (尺貫法). These fit 9 Bu size- please measure diameter of the roller bar with calipers.
Material: white sandalwood, Santalum album (Byakudan 白檀)
Size: 9 Bu (9分about 2.73mm)
Date of manufacture: most likely Shōwa Period, 1980s. Wood is still emitting pleasant aroma.
New, never used. Minor ...
Two(2) "Arts of Asia" Magazines, one is vol. 42, #2, 2012, covers "Wu Guanzhong" Chinese master Artist, Korean Art, Tang Dynasty Chine, many other subjects.
Another one is "Arts of Asia" Vol.41, #4, covers Musee Cernusch Musee des Arts De L'SIE DE La Ville De Paris, collection from China, Korea and Japan and second largest Asian Museum in Paris.
The condition is read used, but like new, no marking, 136 pages.
Important exhibited piece by well-known Nihonga painter Hirai Baisen(1889 – 1969), made in collaboration with Kyoto potter Kuze Kyūhō I(1874-1947). Piece dates to late 1920s or early 1930s, a time when Baisen was withdrawing from national exhibitions, focusing on creating pieces for a large group of collectors that supported him until his passing. Daikoku’s magic mallet was decorated with painted pine, bamboo and plum, known in Japan as “Three Friends of Winter” or shochikubai. Such ok...
Pair Chinese Fabric covered Storage Boxes, 5" high, 9" square, lined with black cloth, the condition is good.
Set of Japanese black lacquer on metal 4 panel and 33" high screen hangers. Some scratches on black surface. Instruction paper is included
DESCRIPTION: Fine Acoma Pueblo terra cotta olla, circa 1920, with intricate black on white geometric designs with blossom, eye and cross themes; unsigned, good condition, no chips or repairs. DIMENSIONS: 8 3/4" high x 9 1/8" diameter.
ABOUT ACOMA POTTERY: Thin, hand fired walls (a common and sought after characteristic of Acoma pottery), light weight, and geometric designs characterize Acoma pottery. The Acoma Pueblo, also known as "Sky City," is located 50 miles west of Albuquerque near E...