POWER STONES FOR THE FIVE ELEMENTS

35 pieces set of 'Godai Rikiishi' translated to 'Power stones for the Five elements (in Japanese philosophy: earth、water、fire、wind, and void)' that are the small talisman stones enshrined numerously at Sumiyoshi Taisha shrine (https://www.sumiyoshitaisha.net/en/) in Osaka, Japan, and regarded as having divine favor if can pick up the scarce one written some words...

JIZO

‘Jizo Bosatsu’ Bodhisattva statue in the ‘gassho’ praying pose carved from a single wood, H 27 x W 11 x D 10 cm (10.62 x 4.33 x 3.93in), late 20th - early 21st century, Japan.


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A serigraph print titled "LOON MOTHER & BROOD", numbered 321/500, pencil signed in the handwriting of arguably Canada's most important indigenous people's artist, Norval Morrisseau (1931-2007). The unframed print, 11" by 15", is currently housed in a clear plastic protective sleeve (as found). It is lightly affixed at three corners to the backing---I chose not to try to remove it...

SALMON

Anonymous vintage Japanese oil painting on paper board, Showa period, 20th century, 45.4 x 37.7 x 0.3 cm (17.87 x 14.84 x 0.11in). Aged deterioration with stain, paint-peeling, rips, damage, etc...

LARGE GOLD BECKONING CAT

Large type retro ceramic ‘Maneki-neko’ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maneki-neko) coin bank, 1980s, Japan, approx. H 40 x W 24 x D 20 cm (15.74 x 9.44 x 7.87in)...

This old Indonesian black puppet with its large body and titled-back head played the part of a fierce character. It has a blue face with an open mouth with teeth and large eyes. Is wearing a top with beaded detail and fringe along with a long batik skirt. On a wood pedestal 6.5” high x 5” wide xv 3.25” wide Three dimensional puppets are a traditional style of puppet from the Indonesian island of Java...

This old Indonesian puppet with its large body and fierce face and head played the part of a fierce character. It has a trunk-like turned up nose and large blue eyes with an open mouth and a large, pointed head with alternating bands of blue and white. Is wearing ta op with beaded detail and fringe along with a long batik skirt. On a wood pedestal 6.5” high x 5” wide xv 3.25” wide Three dimensional puppets are a traditional style of puppet from the Indonesian island of Java...

This old Indonesian puppet with its smaller body and delicate features played the part of a virtuous character. It is with a feminine pointed pink face and an elaborate crown wearing a top with beaded detail and fringe along with a panel of the same detail over a long batik skirt. Three dimensional puppets are a traditional style of puppet from the Indonesian island of Java...

Pair of writhing dragons facing a flaming pearl, surrounded with pink and blue cloud detail and repeating border detail. Guangxu six-character mark in iron-red. Age: 1930’s – 1960’s Size: 9-1/4 dia. (23.49 cm)

GOOD MARRIED COUPLE

Wooden Japanese Hina dolls (Dolls displayed at the Girl's Festival), Showa period, 20th century, H 8.7 x W 16 x D 11.8 cm (3.42 x 6.29 x 4.64in). Good facial expressions by the good distance between them as not too close and not too far...

This crown is finely beaded with a bold black face and on the reverse side with vertical lines possibly depicting tribal scars and prominent lips on a white beaded ground, a large bird perched on the top, and birds along the sides, is over cotton cloth backing. Yoruba crowns were usually worn by the king Oba, on state occasions and during public ceremonies...

Extraordinary Vintage Kashmir Chain Stitch Paneled Wall Hanging 60" x 34" c1970 A STUNNING KASHMIR WALL HANGING c1970 CHAIN STITCH WITH PANELS This beautiful hanging which measures 60" x 34" is in very good condition and shows a number of panels with birds and flowers within. The stitching is quite the amazing thing and has to be seen close up to be fully appreciated. The hanging dates to the 1970's.

These impressive heavily potted large vases are of a baluster form with everted rims, and are finely painted in a rich and vivid polychrome enamel with panels with figural scenes depicting Ming Dynasty court life, along with a floral motif with birds. The motif around the shoulder is of the “Eight Precious Symbols”, and above is a row of tobacco leaves. The pair of gilt elephant heads on either side with a coral detail in the middle of their foreheads. Condition: excellent...

Autumn Landscape depicted autumn leaves and the mountain river. Painted with ink and pigments on silk. Signed and sealed.

Kawabata Gyokusho (1842-1913) was a Japanese artist active during Meiji – Taisho period, early 20th Century in Japan. He learnt painting under a prominent artist from maruyama school, Nakajima Raisho (1796-1871). Gyokusho's works combine the Maruyama style with Western realism...

A limited edition, pencil hand-signed print "Shepherd of the Plains", after a painting dated 1988, the print issued 1989, by the important contemporary artist of the American west, HOWARD TERPNING (1927-). The work measures 9" by 9 1/2" (image area), and 16 1/2" by 16 1/2" in attractive gold frame. The signature is at lower left, where the print is numbered 494/1250...

An impressive example of contemporary Western American art, oil on canvas, 30" by 36" (37" by 43" framed), with Native Americans on horseback in the right foreground approaching the viewer, about to cross a creek in a snowy winter landscape. The work is signed at lower left and dated there "81", with copyright symbol (all very easy to miss, as it is small by comparison to the painting) by noted western artist Anthony Sinclair (born 1943). The painting is in excellent condition, frame has sligh...

ROLEX Ladies DATE all STAINLESS-STEEL White ROMAN Dial with the original Box & Papers Ref. 69240. Purchased new in 1990. Saphire Crystal. Note: If purchased new today retail would be approx. $7000. One year warrantee from date of purchase. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. INVEST IN HARD ASSETS, DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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Antique Pre-Columbian, Mesoamerican, Aztec stone dagger with a massive, pointed, cone-shaped blade, 15th-16th century AD.

The blade is extended to a finely carved hilt, which depicts the Mesoamerican deity "Quetzalcoatl" in the form of a feathered serpent seated on a throne. This dagger was primarily designed for stabbing, and its massive blade makes it a deadly weapon.

Stone blades of various types and sizes, including projectile points, hand axes, scrapers, chisels, and other tool...

Zen calligraphy: 花開萬国春(Hana Hiraku Bankoku no Haru) - A single flower opens and announces the arrival of spring to the world. Painted with ink on paper. Sealed.

The meaning of the word "flower bloom(花開)" in Zen wording is to become free of mind. It signifies the splendor of eternal time that can be felt by attaining the precious state of enlightenment.

Yamada Mumon(1900-1988) was a zen monk from the Showa era. He studied under Kawaguchi Keikai and later studied at Ri...

Bodhidharma and Zen word - Mujinzo. Painted with ink on paper. Signed and sealed.

Mujinzo - 無尽蔵:

Inexhaustible is a phrase taken from the poem "Inexhaustible in all things" by the Chinese Song Dynasty poet Su Dongba. In Zen, if you let go of attachment, there will be no earthly desires or delusions. There is an infinite world in nothingness or emptiness, where there should be nothing.

Signed by the monk from Myoshinji temple which is Japan's largest Zen temple.

So...

A mokko-shaped porcelain kogo incense burner, which is a square with each corner indented. The corners are so strongly indented that the shape becomes an octagonal. All sides are slightly bulging out and the cover is slightly domed, giving the whole a soft, rounded feel.

From the center of the cover, the surface has been divided into eight ‘cake slices’. The decoration in underglaze blue (sometsuke) runs continuously the center of the cover, with a small flower in the middle, to the bo...

A beautiful necklace was stringed by 23 agate beads.The condition is perfect.

The size of the biggest bead is 2.0cm.

A Beautiful necklace was assembled by 41 amber beads.The condition is perfect.

Date: Early 20th C.

Width:14cm.

Length: 50cm

The size of the biggest bead:1.7cm

Antique Indian tribal Banjara patchwork textile, composed of multi-colored, intricately hand embroidered elements and small mirrors in typical Banjara motifs, Western India Rajasthan or Gujarat. It is most likely a fragment of a tent covering that was turned into a decorative tapestry in the 20th century.

This is a remarkable piece of antique Indian tribal Banjara patchwork textile crafted with great care and attention. The fabric is composed of various multi-colored, intricately hand-e...

This is a remarkable antique Indian Hindu silver figure of a horse from the 18th to 19th century. The figure is a true work of art, comprising several soldered-together silver elements, including intricately detailed legs, ears, tail, body, and base. This figure is even more remarkable because it is hollow, indicating the level of craftsmanship that went into its creation.

It's worth noting that in Hindu mythology, the horse holds great significance as it is considered to be the vehicle o...

An amusing okimono for use as an incense-burner, in brown patina bronze of an anthropomorphic frog in seated meditation (zazen) or in the lotus yoga position. In the middle of the lotus is a hole for the incense stick.

Representations of this animal in human posture are not uncommon. In the 19th century, the painter Kawanabe Kyôsai (1831-1889) was already depicting frogs in epic battles or everyday scenes. Even earlier, the Chôjû-jinbutsu-giga (lit. "Caricatures of fauna characte...

Pair of bronze rabbits running, their legs forming a round shape.

Made by Hiroharu Hiramatsu (1896 Hyôgo prefecture – 1971, Fukushima,平松宏春). Specialized in metal art, he is a councilor of the Japan Fine Arts Exhibition. He studied with Katsura Mitsuharu (1871-1962), one of the great metallurgists of the modern era. Selected for the first time at the Japan Fine Arts Exhibition in 1934, he has been presenting his work every year, and since then he has been presenting as one...

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.

Boating in the serenity. Painted with ink and pigments on silk. Signed and sealed.

Shirakura Kanyu(1896-1974) was a Nanga painter(the Southern school of Chinese painting), born in Niigata Prefecture in Japan. He studied under Hattori Goro(1869-1930), and after moving to Tokyo he studied Western painting under Hakutei Ishii(1882-1958).Afterwards, he returned to Nanga, and after moving to Kyoto, studied under Tajika Chikuson(1864-1922). He exhibited mainly at the Teiten imperial art Exhibiti...

Eggplant. Painted with ink and pigments on silk. Signed and sealed.

Some insignificant light marks and light foxing are present on the painting itself, otherwise the painting is in very good condition. The scroll mounting is in very good condition with the age. It is accompanied by a paulownia wood storage box.

Painting: W6 1/8” x H31 1/4” (W15.5cm x H79.5cm)
Scroll: W10 5/8"x H63” (W27cm x H160cm)

A dragon running up into the sky. Painted powerfully with ink and gold pigments on paper. Sealed.

The dragon is a Feng Shui symbol that represents the highest degree of good luck. There are many auspicious animal in Feng Shui, including the four gods of "Blue Dragon","White Tiger","Vermilion Bird(Suzaku)" and "Black Tortoise(Genbu)". Most of them are imaginary beasts, but dragons are especially cherished as special beings. This is because it is said to bring positive energy, protection, an...

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.

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. The piece is accompanied by an original double paulownia wood storage box wit...

Japanese chestnut. Painted with ink on paper. Signed Tsunenobu and sealed. It is attributed to Kano Tsunenobu.

Kano Tsunenobu (1636-1713) was the eldest son of Kanō Naonobu (1607-50), younger brother of the renowned artist Kanō Tan'yū (1602-74). When his father died, Tsunenobu became a pupil of his uncle, and derived elements from the style of both men. In Hoei era (1704 - 1711) in the Edo period (1603-1868), he worked on a Kenjo no shoji (sliding screens of the 32 Chinese sages), whic...

Winter peonies. Painted with ink and pigments on paper. Signed Bungyo and sealed. The inscribed calligraphy is from a haiku poem by one of the most famous haiku master from the early Edo period, Matsuo Basho(1644-1694), who was a samurai and established a unique haiku style of ethereal serenity expressed in wabi sabi.

冬牡丹　千鳥よ雪の　ほととぎす

huyu botan (winter peonies)
chidori yo yukino (even plover in the snow)
hototogisu (singing just like a Japanese...

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. Silver rims.

Tiny signature in gold lacquer on the bottom: Gaho.

The kogo was made for the tea master Hisada So...

HANAKAGO

Flower basket with handle as a traditional Japanese ikebana vase woven with six-layer strips of bamboo. Contemporary. H 27 x D 21 cm (10.62 x 8.26in).


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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.

A large, extremely well-modeled Chinese enamel polychrome porcelain figure (Famille Rose) of a laughing Buddha – Budai.

This seated deity wears a loose robe enameled with various multi-color flower heads nestled among profuse scrolling tendrils. His left hand resting on a raised knee, grasping a string of prayer beads (mala) and the other leg folded across, his right hand holding the neck of a cloth bag at his side. Five happy children climbing on his arms and legs. One boy holds a lot...

CODFISH

Large vintage watercolor painting on hard paper, 108 x 76.5 cm (42.51 x 30.11in), titled 'Codfish' by a Japanese painter, Komata Yoshio (Arakawa-ku, Tokyo), February, 1984. Some creases and slight rips, and its four corners are pin-holed as originally.


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This photo was part of a Historic Photograph Exhibition celebrating the success of the Communist's Revolution. The Exhibition was held in Beijing sometime in the 70s/80s. The photo was printed from the original negative.... Large format 15 x 20 inches. Picture is of the Red Army moving down the mountains

BLACK OBJECTS

Set of a single kanji character of wooden signboard as 'Matsu' (Pine tree) and a miniture big tree made of burnt natural branch of tree as an applied form of Japanese tea ceremonial conception called 'Mitate' (A point of view as "Sees things as different things, not as they should be"). Showa period, 20th century, Japan. Character: 13 x 11.7 x 3.2 cm (5.11 x 4.60 x 1.25in), Tree: 35 x 33.5 x H 36 cm (13.77 x 13.18 x 14.17in). Stain by the charcoal wh...

A 'famille-rose' porcelain figure of a Chinese revolutionary young woman. Standing on a gray base wearing a pink t-shirt and yellow shorts, a picnic basket slung across her body, and a sun hat hanging down her back inscribed with one of the revolutionary slogans: 'Wéi rénmín fúwù' which translates as 'Serve the People'. Dates Mid 20th century, circa 1966-1970. Base has maker's stamp. Measures 12.75" high

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...

Antique early 20th century authentic Native American Plains Indian handmade, female doll. Constructed of buckskin, beads, and natural human hair. This doll is wearing a hand sewn traditional period dress and moccasins.

She is elaborately dressed in the hand sewn fringed buckskin costume, finely beaded on the front and the back with geometric designs with large finely beaded necklace on her chest. She is wearing Buckskin leggings, and beaded moccasins. Her head with beaded facial features an...

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.
Please note, although Franklin Mint Pu...

Antique early 20th century authentic Native American Plains Indian handmade, male doll. Constructed of buckskin, beads, and natural human hair. This doll is wearing a hand sewn traditional period men’s costume and moccasins.

He is elaborately dressed in the hand sewn traditional beaded and fringed hide garment and beaded moccasins. His head with beaded facial features, and coiffures of braided natural human hair.

HEIGHT: 28 cm (11.02 inches).

CONDITION: In original condition, sh...

A pair of vintage 20th century Native North American Indian handmade beaded moccasins, boots. Details: They are skillfully crafted using a combination of white and navy-blue blanket wool, adorned with intricate glass beadwork, natural fur trim, tanned hide, and a cotton lining. The moccasins feature exquisite floral motifs created with finely beaded multicolored seed glass beads, showcasing remarkable attention to detail. The addition of fur trim and woolen tassels adds a touch of elegance. T...

Antique early 20th century authentic Native American Plains Indian handmade, boy doll. Constructed of buckskin, beads, and natural human hair. This doll is wearing a hand sewn traditional period costume and moccasins.

He is elaborately dressed in the hand sewn traditional beaded and fringed hide garment and beaded moccasins. His head with beaded facial features, and coiffures of braided natural human hair.

HEIGHT: 26.5 cm (10.43 inches).

CONDITION: In original condition, showing i...

Antique 19th century Native North American Plains Indians beaded and quilled buckskin tobacco pouch.

A tanned hide bag fringed at the bottom and beaded at the front with sinew-sewn seed blue, yellow and red glass beads with geometrical triangular pattern, against a white ground. The interior of the pouch is lined with fabric.

CONDITION:

In overall good condition showing the age and usage with a beautiful old patina from sweat and grease, some minor loss of the red beads along the ...

Antique 19th century Native North American Plains Indians, (possibly Siouk) stone Peace Pipe, and beaded buckskin pipe bag.

Hand carved in two sections and bonded together L-shaped steatite stone bowl with slight flare to prow, adorned with lead inlayed ring. The carved pipe stem of natural wood carved in relief with two elliptical loops design displaying a lovely glossy patina.

CONDITION: in overall good condition showing the age and usage with a beautiful old patina from sweat and gr...

The size of Wooden Stand: 10 1/8" High x 11 7/8" Long x 8 1/2" Wide
This high quality wooden stand holding 14-16 inches Charger.
The size of Charger with Stand is 11" Dia x 2 1/8" High.
There are 3 adjustable holes.
Stand condition: Excellent, never been used.
It is Chinese made.
Stand kept in carton last 24 years.
Priority shipping cost $33.00 included

Yoruba crowns were usually worn by the king Oba, on state occasions and during public ceremonies. They were embellished with symbolic designs such as birds’ and in the spirit world the king's ability to mediate between the realms of human beings and spirits, the secular world and the spiritual one. It is commonly accepted that the Oba (king) cannot rule without the cooperation and support of the women in his village. The multicolored beads were signs of wealth and status. Signs of age in the b...

BAMBOO SPROUT MADE OF BAMBOO

Sculpture of bamboo shoot made with grown-up bamboo that back to the form of its childhood. Showa period, 20th century, Japan. H 27 x D 10.5cm (10.62 x 4.13in). Small hole but not penetrated.


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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

Very old brass toggle of a boy holding an offrand ? ; the ring for hanging has completly disapeared. H : 4,5 cms

BECKONING CAT AND BEGGING CAT

Ceramic. Showa period, 20th century, Japan. Larger: H 12.5 x 7 x 7cm (4.92 x 2.75 x 2.75in)


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Old pair of Chinese toggles in the shape of a button made of deer’s antler.
Deer symbolises longevity, high rank and immortality. D : 4,5 cms TCT 174 (see Bibliography)

Entada bean toggle, chrysanthemum-shaped silver plate. H : 5 cms. TCT 182 (see Bibliography)

Old pair of Tibetan rosary made of metal, copper, leather ; dorje and bell L : 13 cms
Wear and tear due to usage and age. Tibet, China