VOTIVE HAND
Worshipper's wooden tablet dedicated to the shrine called 'Ema' (lit. 'Horse picture'). Heisei period, 20th century, Japan. approx...
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...
A painting on Masonite panel, the surface of the oil or acrylic highly varnished, 29" by 21 1/2" in narrow metal frame, signed at lower right by noted contemporary American artist ROBIN GARY WOOD. The artist evidently completed and signed the work on December 25, 1992 in Taos, New Mexico, where he was working at the time...
Chinese Bronze and Gilt frog brush washer in leaf form with fruit and a frog. l 5.75"
This is a skillful execution of a chinese brush painting of traditional plum blossom by an anonymous/unknown artist, i can't read the name or seal, sorry, but it is done with skillful stroke and brush movement in spontaneous and spirited manner, it is a decorative piece to me and indeed a good works of art to frame or make into scroll art....please enjoy its' beauty/artistic rendiation instead as for investment of an art piece because of the unknown artist here, it is from China...
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’...
A yixing red clay teapot of plum blossom by a craftman of yixing , made in the 90s , new unused from old stock , safe for brewing tea use
An old stock Yixing teapot , unused, by a craftman from yixing region, from 90s , safe for drinking tea
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...
An unused teapot from the 90s from Yixing by Chinese Lady craftsmen, in a traditional Qing era form n design
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...
This is an auspicious traditional design monkeys among the prunus greenish nephrite jade pendant by Chinese craftsmen, translucent piece
Pair of Vintage Chinese Jade Pendants Vase and Guan Yen, good condition no damage . nice color each nearly 1.5" high.
An unused chinese yixing zisha teapot from old stock , it was crafted/made by Meng in 1999, safe for brewing tea use
Antique Chinese Silver trinket stash Herb Box with repousse work #2. Beautiful silver work lid with raised floral bird and Bee the sides with different plant or floral scenes the corners with geometric patterns. he silver is unmarked but the box is signed . Possibly a Chinese artist living in Vietnam. Weight 1.5oz size 1.75" by 1.75"
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)
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)...
A pastel and watercolor on paper drawing of a Native American Indian, unframed, 30" by 20", signed at lower right by the artist, the signature appearing as "F. Davis", and the adjacent date as 3/84. The artist was talented. Condition is good, lower left corner is separating from the Crescent art board backing, there having been some slight moisture exposure there at some time in the past.