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)...

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...

Chinese Carved Round Wooden Top or Cover, 1 7/8" diameter, 1" high for inside measurement, your item must be smaller than this measurement, the condition is good.

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.

Vintage c 1980s Cicada shaped gold painted ink stick from pine soot, traditional Chinese calligraphy ink in a cool glass window box 3.5 by 2.25" box stick 3"

Chinese Hardwood shaped display Stand, 3 3/4" x 1 3/4" wide, 3/4" high, the condition is good.

Chinese carved Wood round Cover or Top for Tea Jar or Tea Caddy, 1 3/8" diameter and 5/8" high (inside), your tea jar top must be smaller than this wooden inside measurement. the condition is good. Two(2) more tops are available, please inquire.

Tibetan Himalayan Buddhist Copper and Brass Prayer Wheel, 12" high, 3" wide, raised Brass Tibetan Character, Script paper roll is inside the top, Bamboo handle with shell disc in the middle to support the drum, at the end of Bamboo handle has silver cap which is damaged.

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

Chinese carved Hardwood Display Stand, 2 1/8" diameter-inside top rim, 3 1/4"-widest width, 1" high-with small feet, the condition is good. Two(2) more stands are available, please inquire.

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.

Antique Han Children Protective Headdress worn during festivals representing dragoon and tiger. Diam:16 cms. Qing dynasty.

"Hong Kong" made Hardwood small Square display Stand, 3 5/8" square, 1 1/2" high, with carved legs, the condition is good.

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

Vintage Chinese Red Hardwood carved pear box with Leafs new old stock with original box. Well carved no damage 3" by 3.5" 2.". trinket box stash box.

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...

A nicely painted work on canvas, 22" by 18 1/2" in trim black frame, the subject a seated Buddha in a complex background, signed at lower right corner in Thai. The contemporary painting is entirely in shades of brown, with gold mixed skillfully in. Condition is excellent.

Utensil to cut or scrape the inside of the bowl. Bone handle. L : 13c