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)...
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...
Finely carved ball of green jade with a silver foo lion finial, with two dragons on each side, from mid 20th century era. Height of the item is 2 1/2 inches
with the diameter of the ball at 1.5 inches. Condition Report; Good condition.
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...
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
Excellent good size 19th century true Baltic amber whole uncut nugget of superb butterscotch color. Beautiful warm honey color typical of amber that was exposed to light for many years after being taken out of the sea, Rich surface texture, very pleasant to hold. Length 3 3/4 inches (9.5 cm), width 2 1/4 inches, weight 58 grams
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...
Hand carved cedar wood panel, in traditional style with black and red paint, 14 1/2" by 5 1/2" by 1 1/2" deep, signed at lower right corner by contemporary British Columbia Wet'suwet'en carver JAMES MADAM and dated 2008. The work is meant to hang on the wall as is (reverse hook). Madam is a talented carver schooled in the long tradition of Northwest Coast carving. He was born in Moricetown, in inland British Columbia...
Very rare hand woven medium weight 100% Silk Ikat with golden brocade thread from Thailand. Good condition. Size: L. 68" (172 cm.) x W. 40" (102 cm.).
A rare incense container inscribed by Zen monk Murakami Jikai 村上慈海(1902 – 1987), potted by Mashimizu Zōroku IV 四代真清水蔵六(b.1933). Made in 1987 as a commemorative piece of a Grand Chakin – a tea gathering that took place at Kinkaku-ji in 1980, with heads of 5 major tea schools present. The box is signed by potter and head of Sōkoku-ji sect Kajitani Sōnin 梶谷宗忍(1914 – 1995), because Murakaki Rōshi passed away before final firing was done...
A very rare Thai 100% SILK IKAT (Matmee) interwoven with Gold-Brocade Thread. Hand woven and an extremely tedious and lengthly procedure. Excellent condition. Size:L. 68" x W. 40" (172 cm. x 102 cm.)
Jade carving, China, 20th century, depicting a foo lion in sitting position with the smaller one on his back, stone of brown coloring, 5 inches in length, in very good condition.
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 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. 2 identical turquoise ones available. Only 1 Yellow/Brown one available. Price shown is for 1, shipping extra...
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...
Antique Chinese Tang style pewter and Gilt Flask with incised bird on a branch and the other side is a Sage riding a deer . Nice work but the lid is stuck closed.
Size just under 6" high by 2.75 wide
Siwa Oasis Egypt,framed Wedding Garment 20th Century Measuring 9x16”...
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...
A work in ink and watercolor by the familiar and popular New Mexico artist PERCY TSISETE SANDY ("KAI SA"), 1918-1974...
DESCRIPTION: A hand carved and painted pair of Native American Hopi Kachina (or Katsina) dolls, one in a long green and blue robe with red neck kerchief, the other in an elaborate headdress. Each is signed, one signed “Mongwa, D. Scott, Old Oraibi” and the other “D. Harvey, Koyemsi, Hopi Tewa, ‘96”. DIMENSIONS: Tallest 10.75” high.
CULTURAL BACKGROUND: The Hopi people live primarily on three mesas in northeastern Arizona, about 70 miles from Flagstaff. Hopi katsina figures, als...
This is a heavy-for-its size (about six pounds) sculpture in a heavy, dark wood like mahogany (ironwood?), measuring about 10" high by about 5" on a side. In addition to the dark heavy wood, there are carved teeth of bone, and carefully applied white paint detail in the eyes. Carved into the base are the words "Ngambela Mataa". I have googled the term and it seems to be applied to a figure who was in Zambia in the late 19th century to as late as 1928, when there was some murder there. I don'...
Bijinga - a painting of a beautiful woman depicts otogoze/otafuku beauty. Finely painted with ink and pigments on silk. The back ground of her is decorated with gold on fan shaped design. Signed and sealed.
Some insignificant light marks and light foxing are present on the painting itself, otherwise the painting is in very good condition with age. Some insignificant light marks and a small scrach is present on the scroll end, otherwise it is in very good condition. It is mounted on beatifu...
DESCRIPTION: A fine hand stamped sterling sunburst design pendant with a large, high quality Cerillos mine turquoise stone set in shadowbox style. Reverse is stamped, “E. Bilagody, Sterling.” A Navajo silver artist, Ernest Bilagody is based in Gallup, NM. Late 1900s, excellent condition. DIMENSIONS: 2-1/4" x 1-5/8"
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...
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...
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 wonderful and charming pair of Navajo child's moccasins made of hide and fur with turquoise bead decorations.
Superb condition with no flaws or problems of consequence.
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...
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 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...
Description
精美天然色冰種翡翠手鐲(A 貨)重量:67.32克 内徑:約2.32英吋(58-59 mm)The elegant vintage bracelet is artistically designed and skillfully carved. Its strong translucent jadeite material shows very beautiful apple green hues. Certified as Grade A bracelet with natural colors.
Dimensions
Approximately 2.32 inches (58-59 mm) in inner diameter and 67.32 grams in weight.
Medium
Jadeite
Condition Report
Hand-Carved, Good Condition
Provenance
Pr...
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.
Some insignificant light marks are present on the painting and mounting, otherwise ...
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...
A Japanese Kobako (personal storage box) designed with beautiful Yosegi Zaiku marquetry. Made in the Hakone region in Kanagawa Prefecture, it is a single drawer style used to store precious Okimono and treasures.
Yosegi Zaiku is a Japanese traditional craft dating back to the Edo Period (1603-1868). Wooden rods of varying natural colors are cut into elongated geometric shapes and glued together to form solid blocks. When viewed from above, the block displays the geometric pattern as in...
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. They are usually made from local softwood because it is easy to carve and does not...
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...