Sakiori sodenashi (vest) handwoven of strips recycled from old cotton cloth for wefts, and hemp yarn for warps. Sakiori hanten and sodenashi were made mainly in districts along the Japan Sea of the mainland, where they have much snow and cold climate in winter. Piping cloth is indigo dye cotton. In excellent condition. The first half of the 20th century. W:49cm, L:86cm

Pair Korean Scholar's Book Chests, four(4) claws Korean Dragon and Phoenix Bird are battling in the flame, inlaid with Mother of Pearl, twisted Brass and faux tortoise shell, 41" high, 27" wide, 12 1/2" deep each in the background of dark brown lacquer with gold powder sparkling finish. Inlaid design of the wings of Phoenix Bird and Dragon are spread out into both sides, and the back is plain dark brown lacquer finish. Whole Book Chest supported by scrolling feet, shows continuous inlaid work...

Important masks representing a hyena head, H 36 From a well known french collection More information on Request

Vintage bronze Hindu Ganesha oil lamp, depicting a multiple armed Ganesha the oil part will hold a tealight candle.H 2.25" by 2.5"

Unique late Taisho Period C. 1925 bamboo flower basket with root handle. The bamboo inserts perpendicular to the ami weave creates a stunning elegant effect. Excellent condition. Ask for shipping quote.

Chinese jade pendant, depicting animal and floral design in relief, early to mid 20th century period, 1 1/2"W x 2 5/8"H, in good condition.

Paul Jacoulet
Le Nid, Coree (The Nest, Korea)
Date: 1941.
Print size: Approximately 6.25 x 4.25 inches.
Publisher: Self-published, from a series of surimono.
Reference: No. 80, The Prints of Paul Jacoulet (Miles).
Print is tipped along its top edge to original blank card.
Jacoulet liberally employed mica in creating the silver background of this charming subject.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent. Card is slightly creased.

Chinese jade pendant, depicting a foo lion, early to mid 20th century period, 1 1/4"W x 2"H, in good condition.

Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)
Shinagawa (Rainy Season at Ryoshimachi)
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.5 x 10.25 inches.
Date: 1931.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo. Round, black 6 mm seal at lower right, indicating a lifetime printing (1946-1957).
Signed and sealed by the artist.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Reference: Hotei #218.
Condition: Original drying pinhole in left margin. Slight fading.
"Shinagawa was the 1st station on the Tokaido." - Hotei.

Large Japanese Nippon Cobalt Blue Gold Bead Roses Pedestal Vase

It is 18.7 inches (47.6 cm) tall by 8 inches (20.3 cm) wide. 7 Lb.

It has rubbing of gold, small chips to the moriage gold beads, white specks of paint, felt fabric glued to the bottom, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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An expertly hand carved dark salmon coral pin dating to the early part of the 20th century, 1920 - 1930s. Using the natural formation of the branch coral, the artist created a tree trunk with a chrysanthemum and 2 buds. In Chinese culture the chrysanthemum symbolizes long life, is one of the 4 Chinese seasonal flowers, and is often associated with nobility. In excellent condition, this rare beauty measures about 1.5" high.

A woodblock print by the artist Karhu. The print is labeled "Fish of Fortune". The full narrative is "Don't Let Go of the Fish of Fortune". Clifton Karhu became one of the most successful contemporary Western artists working in Japanese woodblock style. Karhu lived permanently in Kyoto, Japan, where he was the head of the Kyoto branch of the renowned Japan Print Society. Print is signed and numbered 41/100 Date: 1976

Dimensions: 26" X 8.25"

The painting was attributed to Momokawa Meiho. Ink on paper. No framing. The painting depicts a peaceful scenery of a valley and mountains.. No signature. Good condition, except for some small cracks of the crisp paper.

Kokeshi, Yajiro-kei, Miyagi Prefecture, by Niiyama Keiimi (a rare kokeshi made by a woman.) H.12”(30.5cm) x Dia.1.875”(4.75cm.) Dentou, or "traditional," kokeshi hail from the northeastern part of Japan known as the Tohoku region. Tohoku is comprised of Aomori, Akita, Yamagata, Iwate, Miyagi, & Fukushima Prefectures...

This Tibetan wool sash measures 12.7 cm x 340.4 cm in length including the silky fringes. The tigma (cross) motif is an ancient good luck charm among Tibetans and here it is depicted in a discontinuous weft pattern design. These sashes are traditionally worn to secure the traditional Tibetan attire called a chuba. The high lustre of the wool is attributed to the high lanolin content of the goat wool in the high altitude regions of the Tibetan plateau...

A Lot of Two Zisha Teapots with Seal Marks of Gu Jingzhou & Chen Mingyuan Dimensions: Height: 1. Teapot by Gu Jingzhou: 1.5 3/4 inches (14.6 cm) Length: 3 1/2 inches (8.9 cm) 2. Teapot by Chen Mingyuan: Height: 3 3/4 inches (9.53 cm) Length: 6 inches (15.24 cm) Artist or Maker: Gu Jingzhou & Chen Mingyuan Marks Medium: Zisha Condition Report: Good Condition Provenance: Property of a Canadian Family Collection

Two covered boxes showing a large and a small rabbit finely worked in silver repousse. The larger hare marked "T90%", the smaller "T90". Condition: few traces of usage, few tiny nicks. Dimension: c. 10 cm & 5.8 cm long x 9 cm & 6 cm high, total weight: 145 g.

Unusually large Zen Buddhist temple candlestand c. 1950. A crane standing on a mythical turtle, the auspicious symbols of longevity and happiness. Very good condition. Ask for shipping quote. H:29" x W:5"

Japanese limited edition cement mortar block print pencil-titled in kanji "Poem 68-2" (indicating production in 1968) by Maki Haku (1924-2000). Pencil-signed and numbered 26/50 in the lower margin. The artist's square red seal is at the lower right corner of the image. This print features the highly embossed ideographs characteristic of Maki's work. The designs were created by inscribing on wet cement. Paper size: 17" x 17 1/4" (image size: just under 16" x 16"). Very good overall condition.

Framed Chinese porcelain panel decorated with two female subjects with a child inside a garden. Porcelain panel is set in a wooden frame. Age: Circa 1920. Size: Height: 16" Length: 16" Width: 1.25"

This bare foot fisherman is 8” high (9“ high with base), 2 ¼” wide and 1 1/8” in depth. It is a middle 20th century product. The long bearded fisherman wears an old style coat and pants. His right hand is holding a fish on a string; his left hand is holding a long fishing pole. It is in excellent condition.

Ceremonial jinbaori jacket made for Japanese Boy's Day. Jinbaori is a campaign jacket worn over armor by Samurai. They were first made to protect generals from the cold and rain and soon became more elaborate and fashionable by using rare materials such as wool, velvet and brocades.

This is a wool jacket made by Maruhei of Kyoto for boy's festival, Sekku. Founded in Kyoto in 1779, Maruhei (master craft man, Heizo Oki) has been one of the most influential doll makers in Japan...

This is a really nice Harmony House China #3684 Cobalt Blue Dorchester 10 1/4 inch Dinner Plate. This plate is signed on the back: FINE CHINA 3 - 84 DORCHESTER - JAPAN and is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. There are some very light surface scratches on the plate. Be sure to search our other Harmony House china available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

1930's Chinese Agate Carved Lady Figurine with Wood Stand

It is 12 inches (30.5 cm) tall measured with stand and 10.6 inches (27 cm) tall by 4.3 inches (11 cm) wide measured without stand. It is 1792 gram without stand (4.2 Lb) with stand.

The agate has inclusions, flea bite chips and surface wears and scratches. The wood carved stand has surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Vintage kazak rug, circa 1980. The rug is beautifully hand- knotted with reds and accented with blues and creams. The border has a geometrical floral band with red flowers, blue diamond shapes on cream ground. The center has a red ground with blue and cream colored designs. last quarter 20th century. It measures 73" by 54".

15th - 18th c Hindu Temple sculpture of the God Shiva in sandstone plaster and pigment colors, the sculpture once decorated the walls of a Gujarat Temple. I had access to 5 similar pieces and I used a few in design projects and this being the best in form and condition was kept for my personal collection . The figure has very little restoration and is supported by a custom iron stand ...

Japanese framed sumi print by abstract artist Toko Shinoda (1913-present). This print is titled "The Shade", with very light shadows and intersecting calligraphy lines with a streak of red. Number 14/50, signed in pencil. Size: (entire frame) 16.75" length, 13.75" width, 1" thick (artwork only) 11" height, 8" width

Antique Korean buncheong pottery inlaid banded jar Joseon Dynasty; D: 5 1/4" No stand, undamaged nice original condition.

Japanese armor Yoroi and Kabuto helmet in classic style, wearable, adult size from early to mid Showa period (1926~1989). The armor is lined with hemp in most area. Dimensions: 67" tall. Box: 16 1/2" x 16 1/2" x 24"H

Japanese wedding gown with a pair of oshidori (Mandarin ducks), flowers and maple leaves in the background colors of red and gold. This is a newer gown in very pretty cheerful colors and it's in excellent condition like new.

Dimensions: 51"W x 74 1/2"L

Chinese Repousse and cut Silver trinket or Cricket box with Flowers and a beautiful Crain on the lid. Very well done cut and engraved signed on the bottom. Weight 50g size 2.3" almost 1.5" by 1"

This is an a beautiful Uchikake (Japanese wedding gown) covered with embroideries on satin. The workmanship shown in this gown is truely amazing. It is in new condition.

The pair of loving birds are Oshi-dori (Mandarin ducks) which are popular subjects relating to weddings. The theme of this gown is probably from Chapter 5, "Lavender" (Waka Murasaki) in "The Tale of Genji". When Genji was traveling the countryside for the first time, he saw a beautiful young girl crying...

Height approximately 13.5 cm. In good condition.

A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese overlay peking glass snuff bottle with Qianlong mark, but I believe it's early 20th C. copy. In excellent condition. H:3"

Stoneware water jar or mizusashi as used in the tea ceremony with round bottom developing into a diamond shaped edge. Greyish smooth stoneware, decorated with horizontal grooves, covered with brown iridescent glaze on the outside and with a mottled greenish-yellow glaze on the inside, dripping over the outside edge and down. Black lacquered, diamond-shaped coved. Takatori style, Japan, early Showa era, circa 1930-1950s.

H without cover 5¾ in.; with cover 6½ in...

Chinese Han Dynasty Green and Amber Glazed Urn, unique with the multi color glaze. The rim has a large repair nicely done . Size H 14.5" by 10" wide.

This is an old chinese bamboo carving of God Of Longevity, nice patina and good expression, from circa early 20th century or even earlier, please enquire

Nepalese Middle Hills Janus Mask, 13.5 inches, 34 cm.

A simple long stick design model with a super tick glossy patina From Tamang people from central Nepal Obvious signs of use from early 20th Height 33 cm, presented on a metal stand

Japanese woodblock print by well-known contemporary artist Tetsuya Noda (b. 1940), a professor at the Tokyo University of the Arts. His techniques combine woodblocks with silk screening. This print is part of his famed "Diary" series, titled "Diary : Jan. 15th '84 (1984)" in pencil. with calligraphy on the lefthand side, no. 39/40, signature in pencil with red fingerprint.

Size: (entire print) 29" L x 14" H

Thin wool unlined kimono with katazome dots pattern. The wool kimono was made in 1950s. The ground is off-white and dots are red. It looks it was barely worn and in excellent condition. 1950s. 130cm x 154cm

Gentleman's wooden walking stick with a carved antler handle of an adorable little bobtail monkey, sitting upon an ocean cliffside and clutching a shell. There are various seashells carved around the monkey, including one with a hermit crab peeking its head out. Very precisely carved. Taisho period (1912-1925) Size: 36.5" height, (antler carving only) 5.5" height, 1.5" width

Beautiful black Japanese wedding (Uchikake) in new condition, basting stiches still intact along the sleeves and other areas. The design is from the Heian Era (794-1192AD), imperial cart in pine trees. The gown is particularly well made and look better than our old photos. The colors are beautiful (no color loss), vivid yet elegant.

Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)
Hikawa Park, Omiya
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.5 x 10.5 inches.
Date: 1930.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo. Round, red 6 mm seal at lower left, indicating a lifetime printing (1946-1957).
Signed and sealed by the artist.
Reference: Hotei #207.
Condition: Excellent. Top back margin corner has paper residue.
"Omiya...was prosperous during the Tokugawa period (1600-1868) as a post-station on the Nakasendo." - Hotei.

An unusual protector coated with reddish mineral pigment (rato mato). The wild design takes advantage of the natural shape of a piece of trees, two broken branches figure the arms, the face is very simple and minimal Very strong wood and good condition, fossilized aspect in some areas , obvious signs of age possibly from early 20Th Height 90 cm , face 27 cm , the figures is based on a metal stand (not shown on the pictures)

Very old himalayan shamanic protector.. Very good condition and exceptional carving work. heavy and hard wood More pictures and information on request. estimated age at least from mid 20th, Height 65cm, Weight over 10 kg...

Ohara Koson
Monkey in a Tree
Size: O-tanzaku. Approximately 14.5 x 7.5 inches.
Date: ca. 1910-1923.
Publisher: Daikokuya
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Reference: K41.21 and plate 30 in Crows, Cranes and Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson (Reigle Newland).
"Made in Japan" stamped on verso.
Condition: Excellent with very slight bend at lower left corner. Uncirculated.
Provenance: The Robert O. Muller estate.

Antelope mask from the Eastern Pende Peoples. Early to mid 20th century. Excellent age wear and patina. H. 45 cm. Yale archive: ao-0038719-001 Provenance: Coll. Christaens Coll. Joseph Hans, Brussels Mamadou Keita, Amsterdam Danny de Waele, Ghent, Belgium, 1995

Set of three Japanese blue and white porcelain choko. Alternating panels of bamboo and flower decoration. Three friends of winter roundel inside cups. Patterned bands inside rim and above foot. Good condition with minor "flea bites" to rims. Each about 2 7/8 inches (7.3 cm) high and about 3 3/8 inches (8.57 cm) diameter.

The size of Pillow: 19" Long x 11 1/2" Wide x 6 1/2" High. Very unusual and unique Chinese Lacquered Pillow with fine lacquer works. The body of pillow is made with picgskin. It has very fine pretty hand painted design of Mandarin ducks pair with lotus design. The yellow looking lotus is done in gold finish. They are finely painted. The pair of ducks has relief work...

Hanging Scroll of Guanyin in a Gold Cloak Protected by Five Dragons by Zhang Daqian (1899-1983) 51 1/2 X 26 1/2 inches 130.8 X 67.3 cm Color & Gold on Silk Dated 1945 Inscribed and signed with two artist seals Condition Report: Hand-Painted, Good Condition Provenance: Property of a New York Collection Artist or Maker: Zhang Daqian (1899-1983) Medium: Color on Silk Date: 1945

Chinese cloisonne horse decorated with archaic geometric designs often seen in Chinese bronzes from the Republic period with motifs of chrysanthemums and phoenixes. The saddle is decorated with a scrolling vine design with chrysanthemums recalling central Asian motifs. The bridle is decorated with small plum blossoms. Age: 20th century. Size: Height: 27" Width: 10" Length: 35"

Lovely antique silk Chinese panel embroidered with metallic wires framing flowers and butterflies in jewel tones of purple, blue, raspberry, and gold, natural linen backing, black silk border, easily opens to make a pillow if desired. Size: 12 1/4" x 8 1/4". Condition is good overall. Loose metallic wires, border seams need re-stitching, some loose embroidery threads.

These three overlay glass snuff bottles were made in the 1980’s. They are in great condition. 1. Brown stylized dragon over translucent bubbles bottle is 2 ¾” high, 2 ¼” wide and 1 ¼” thick. It has an agate cap but without spoon. 2. Purple and pink peach, Buddha head citron, pomegranate and lucky bats over milk white bottle is 2 ½” high, 1 ½” wide and ¾” thick. It has an agate cap. 3. Blue willow tree with lotus, ducks and Chinese c...

Chinese antique porcelain brush container with unusually detailed scenes skillfully incised into each of its four sides. These pictorial reserves show figures in various scholarly pursuits including the study of written texts, scroll painting, playing music and board games, all in garden settings with various trees and vertical rock formations. The body of the container stands on four small corner feet. Glazed a turquoise blue and incised with a Qianlong mark (1735-1796).

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This statue is placed near a fountain. the central hole is arranged to let pass the pipe which allows the spouting of water. Western Nepal, Humla or Jumla region. Wood coated with whitish earth (seto mato). H 78 cm ),

Japanese haori coat, red and white designs on black, interior has beautiful tie dyed silk and ties. Showa Period Size: 29" high x 48 1/2" wide

A massive vintage Navaho Indian silversmiths Bracelet set with large torquise stone, c. Mid-20th. cent. USA.

A very heavy and large bracelet in sterling silver with floral indian artwork on the sides and stunning torquise oval stone in the center. Stamped on the back with sterling mark testing as 924. silver. Made by the artist T.N. (stamp)

Size: 73 mm. wide and inner diameter is c. 62 mm. fits all.

Weight: 188 grams!

Condition: Choice and intact. ...

Japanese four panel screen painting of two quail birds in tall grass. Bright matte green, yellow, orange, and brown pigments used. 20th century

Size: 59" L x 25.25" H (entire screen) 12.5" L x 20.5" H (each panel of artwork)

19th C Indian seed pod scent vile with silver inlay wire and very fine camel bone turned cap with applicator and silver chain. Seems to be in as made condition. Note the bone is camel not ivory (bone does not yellow as ivory does) Size 4.5" applicator length 2 ".