Nokyojiku, hanging scroll with stamps and inscriptions (shuin) collected at temples visited at the Saigoku pilgrimage circuit. At each temple the pilgrim asks the custodian of the temple to stamp and inscribe his scroll. These scrolls are carried mostly by pilgrims who travel along the 88 holy sites of Shikoku, by pilgrims who complete a circuit of Kannon temples, and/or of Fudo Myo-o temples.

Hanging scroll with gold brocade mounting and gilded hardware, as used for Buddhist paintings...

Set of 4 (1930's) Chinese Silver Repousse Whiskey Beaker Cup with Dragon Marked

Each is 2.75 inches (7 cm) tall by 2 inch (5 cm) wide. They are 395 gram.

They are tarnished and have dents, cut marks and minor bent at the rim at one cup (as seen in the photos).

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Two lotus pods 莲蓬 with moving seeds莲子活动 and a frog on top.

Hongshan Pig Dragon Ax pendant in Nephrite Jade, beautiful piece with a pig dragon on top of a small jade ax heavy wear and wonderful surface patina . Tremolite throughout. Collected HK 1980-1995. Size 2.75" by 1.5" weight 36 G

Hongshan Tall figural chisel ax blade pendant in Nephrite Jade. The figure probably depicts a female goddess and surface tremolite throughout. The back showing heavy wear from tong term use . The back had biconically drilled holes. Size 4" W just under 1"

Hongshan Turquoise or Malachite totem pendant . Beautiful stone carved with a snarled nose frowning face the end with eyes seems to be a cicada when laying flat. Biconically drilled suspension holes with mineral deposits . Weight 34 g size just under 3" by .75"

Ancient Chinese Hongshan Nephrite Jade C shaped Pig Dragon Pendant. Pig dragon type in a C shape or embryo. The jade is covered in tremolite mineral from extended burial the biconically drilled off set suspension hole with mineral deposits the sides of the sculpture shown extensive smoothing from long term use. Collected in HK 1980-1995 . Size 2" H by 2"W weight 22G

Hongshan nephrite White jade turtle toggle or pendant, cute turtle with no damage and signs of early tool work. The stone is cool with a hard waxy feel. Biconically drilled suspension holes. L 2.5" w 1.75" weight 50 g

Chinese Archaic Nephrite Jade Cloud pendant or Clothing attachment , fine stone well carved with tremolite front and back . The carving has 2 very small attachment holes . Soil deposits as seen on the front. collected HK 1980-1995. just over 2" by 2"

Hongshan nephrite Jade Zhulong pig dragon ax pendant . the pendant has biconically drilled suspension holes with mineral deposits as well as tremolite throughout the stone is also metallic slightly holding a magnet. The piece shows heavy signs wear to the sides due to extended wear. Size 2.75" high 2.5" wide weight 68 G

Pair of large Chinese Republic period baluster form vases decorated with mirror image famille rose enamelled bird and flower motifs. Black inscription to the back includes Tianjin and the date in cycle years of 1932. There is a prominent luting line in the neck and a barely visible luting line at the mid-section. 17 1/8” and 17 1/4" high. Very good overall condition. They were previously drilled for lamps and the holes in the bottom have been professionally restored...

Nepal 16-18th C Copper and silver Dipankara Buddha . The sculpture done in a copper alloy with silver inlay to the forehead the palms of the hands as well as the front and back of the skirt. Very well sculpted and cast. Showing extensive signs of use from wear to black altar soot , note the base where the rim edge has nearly worn away the metal slivers used to hold the base plate on...

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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Pair of (1930's) Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Dragon & Phoenix

Each is 6 inches (15.2 cm) tall by 2.2 inches (5.5 cm) wide. Total weight is 289 gram.

One of the vase has loss of enamel, bruises, and cracks at the lip and side. Another vase has a possible repair at the base (as seen in the photos).

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1930's Japanese Mixed Metal Cane Handle with Dragon & Phoenix

It is 5.35 inches (13.6 cm) in length by 1.2 inches (3 cm) wide. It is 67.3 gram.

It has rubbing of gold, oxidation, rust, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Anthropomorphic dance figure. Wood and pigments. It has moving arms that are tied to the head. Ca. Mid 20th century or earlier. H. 73 cm. The Eket are a sub group of the Ibibio. Their material is quite rare. Provenance: Robert van der Heijden, Amsterdam, Srdjan Sremac, The Hague.

Indian palm leaf manuscript showing Krishna playing his flute whilst being offered pan by Rada, decorated border. Red tassels at top. Nicely mounted and framed under glass. Image 31x25 cm. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide. Will be removed from frame for shipping. Undated, estimated to be mid 20th century.

Rare Yoni Lingam Ceremonial Vessel for Holy Water 17th – 18th Century. Rare Copper Antique Yoni/Shiva Lingam Ceremonial Vessel for Holy Water .This rare tear-shaped vessel has been beautifully forged from hand-beaten copper, and features a centrally placed pointed lingam set within the bowl, with a matching navel underneath with an inscription. This is from Nepal India Himalayan region. Good condition though thee are some dents from age and use. L 12.75 x W 6 x H 3 inches

Chinese Boxwood Carved Happy Buddha, Circa 1940's

It is 9.6 inches (24.5 cm) tall by 8.3 inches (21 cm) wide. It is 7.5 Lb.

It has hairline cracks and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Vintage Chinese 14K Gold Pearl and Jadeite Bead Carved Bracelet Marked

It is 6.22 inches (15.8 cm) in inner circumference by 2 inches (5.2 cm) inner diameter. The jadeite is 2.7 mm-6.6 mm. It is 27.4 gram.

The Jadeite has surface wears, and inclusions. The bracelet has surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Hongshan nephrite Jade Zhulong pig dragon toggle pendant . the pendant has biconically drilled suspension holes with mineral deposits as well as tremolite throughout the piece shows heavy signs wear to the sides due to extended wear. Size 2.5" high 1.75" wide weight 72 G

Hongshan Nephrite Jade Toggle Pendant of a Standing goddess , in green orange . Biconically drilled off set holes. The jade with white tremolite growth. Collected in Hk 1980-1995 weight 50G size 2.25" by 1".

Chinese Copper Cloisonné Enamel Box and 2 Trays smoke Set . Beautiful cloisonne or enamel on tooled copper Humidor and 2 small tray , perfect for weed storage and a small trays for sorting or pipe filling. Perfect stash box for the discerning 420 smoker. The lid has a bend at the hinge and there is a stain on the interior wood . Size L 3.6" w 3.2" h 1.5" the trays 3.6" by 2.75". Nice box and still usable with the slight hinge bend.

Chinese white and green jade Pig , cute carving natural flaws on ears . This came from a collection of ancient jade and this seems to be in the Han Dynasty style. L 3.2"

Chinese Archaistic Magnetic Black stone Zodiac Mirror or disk . Cool piece vintage or ancient unknown , the stone is slightly metallic almost holds a magnet. Nice carving with the Chinese zodiac on the outer rim and the inner rim with Han dynasty style dragons. 3.2" diameter. Weight 94g

India antique Katar punch dagger with sheath . Unique short and concealable katar with short blade and short hand grip. Somewhat sharp in good aged condition 8.5" by 3.5"

Hongshan Nephrite Jade Toggle Pendant of a free standing bird. Nice carving of a stylized bird brown jade with white tremolite growth. Collected in Hk 1980-1995 weight 56G size 2.75" by 2".

Early Chinese Han style carved stone Duck figure, the duck possibly Han period is carved from a soft stone and and came from a collector of ancient jade. No damage and very well carved. This did come from a home of a heavy smoker we did not want to clean any of the pieces and let the buyer decide no smell but tar . Size 3.25" by 3.5"

Chinese Copper Cloisonné Enamel Box and Tray smoke Set . Beautiful cloisonne or enamel on tooled copper Humidor and small tray , perfect for weed storage and a small tray for sorting or pipe filling. Perfect stash box for the discerning 420 smoker. The lid has a bend at one edge but no enamel damage from it. other wise the set is in wear perfect condition . Size L 6.5" w 4" h 2.5" the tray 3.75" by 3"

Large Hongshan Round disk Face Pendant in Orange Nephrite. The piece looks very contemporary but the details reveal its age . Nice wear with extensive tremolite growth. biconically drilled suspension holes and signs of wear. Size just under 2" by 2" weight 48G Collected in Hk 1980-1995

Ohara Koson
Two Mallards in Flight in Front of a Full Moon
Size: O-tanzaku. Approximately 14.5 x 7.5 inches.
Date: ca. 1910-1923.
Koson signature and seal
"Made in Japan" stamped on verso.
Publisher: Daikokuya (108)
Reference: K7.1 in Crows, Cranes and Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson (Reigle Newland).
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent. Margin chip upper right corner.

Ohara Koson
Goshawk chasing a rabbit between reeds
Size: Naga-oban. Approximately 13.5 x 7.5 inches.
Date: Late 19th - early 20th century.
Publisher: Matsuki Heikichi. Sold by Daikokuya.
Reference: Crows, Cranes and Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson (Amy Reigle Newland),#K13.15. page 184.
Condition: The paper has areas of toning and discoloration.
- This print bears the H. Matsuki/Daikokuya address stamp at the lower right on the front of the print...

1930's Chinese Silver Enamel Reticulated Pill Box

It is 2 inches (5 cm) tall by 1.1 inches (2.8 cm) wide. It is 49.5 gram.

It is tarnished and has missing enamels, oxidation, breaks at the lattice works, bent base and lip, and surface wears and scratches (as see in the photos).

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Old (1930's) Chinese Famille Rose Jaune Yellow Gourd Porcelain Jar with Scholar & Boy Figurine Marked

It is 11.4 inches (29 cm) tall by 10.4 inches (26.5 cm) wide. It is 9.6 Lb.

It has dark spots, skip glazed, neck has been cut and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Book NETSUKE: A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY BASED ON THE M. T. HINDSON COLLECTION by Neal Davey, Faber & Faber, London, 1974. Hardcover, dust jacket, 564 pages, 12”x8.25”. Absolutely essential reference book with thorough descriptions and black and white photos of 1322 netsuke with some 300 actual signatures. Most valuable part is an index of 3425 known netsuke artists with their names in Japanese characters, type of work, time period and preferred medium. The study of the collection itself includes...

Sotheby’s sale catalog FINE NETSUKE INRO AND LACQUER FROM THE ESTATE OF MADELYN HICKMOTT that took place in New York on February 8, 1989. Soft covers, 400 lots illustrated (some color, some black and white). Excellent reference book.

Cotton kimono with Miura Shibori and dyed with vegetable indigo. Hand-sewn and shibori is also hand-tied. In excellent condition except for indigo faded parts. 20th century. 128cm x 140cm

Cotton kimono with Nemaki Shibori (thread resisted rings) and Kanoko Shibori (Bound Dots) with a crest and characters motif. All hand-sewn and indigo dyed. The lining in the upper part is a recycled cotton towel (tenugui). In excellent condition. 20th century. 136cm x 140cm

1930's Chinese Coral Red Porcelain Vase with Butterfly Marked

It is 9 inches (22.9 cm) tall by 3.5 inches (9 cm) wide. It is 1.2 LB.

It has dark spots and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1930's Japanese Kutani Porcelain Pekingese Dog Playing Ball

It is 8.5 inches (21.6 cm) tall by 8.1 inches (20.6 cm) wide. It is 4.9 Lb.

It has rubbing of paints, skip glazes, firing hairline cracks, dark spots, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Chinese Cultural Revolution Period Porcelain Lady from Chamber of Red Dream Lamp & Key Holder Marked

It is 9.4 inches (24 cm) tall by 5.4 inches (13.7 cm) wide by 5.5 inches (14 cm) long . It is 2.2 Lb.

It has a chip at the fan's handle, skip glazes, dark spots, minor rubbing of gold and paint, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Very old mask with black soot patina representing a demon or Raktsatsa which is the local name. We can notice the very high quality of sculpture which is a sign of a grade of seniority, at least early 20th century. The mouth is wide open with menacing teeth to accentuate the frightening aspect. It is probable that the shivaite trident improperly engraved on the forehead is posterior to the sculpture of the hardwood mask in excellent condition. H 21 cm

A small bag made of ohyo fiber, one kind of elm. It is made in Asahikawa in Hokkaido. Warps and wefts are hand-plied. It has a wood carved decoration. In excellent condition with an original carton box. 20th century. 20.5cm x 10.5cm x 5cm

Lovely semi-antique Sarouk Farohan hand-knotted carpet from Persia. In good color palette of red-rusts and navy. Important produced piece is signed and dated on borders in Farsi. Good condition with fringed ends.

Age: Circa 1940s

Size: 3'0" x 5'0"

1930's Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Plaque with 8 Horse Signed 江西陶玉山房

The plaque is 15.25 inches (38.7 cm) long by 10.25 inches (26.3 cm) wide. It is 4.9 lb.

It has dark spots, skip glazes, chips at the rims, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1950's Chinese 14K Gold Coral & Lapis Lazuli Carved Beads with Calligraphy Necklace

It is 27.95 inches (71 cm) in circumference by 12.8 inches (32.5 cm) long. . The lapis lazuli beads range from 10.8 mm to 12.27 mm wide. The coral beads range from 11.8 mm to 13.45 mm wide. The total weight is 101.5 gram.

Some of the beads have surface wears and scratches and inclusions (as seen in the photos).

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Old Chinese Gilt Silver Enamel Bangle with Frog & Bamboo Marked "Silver"

It is 7 inches (18 cm) in inner circumference by 2.3 inches (6 cm) inner diameter and 0.7 inch (1.9 cm) wide. It is 49.7 gram.

It is tarnished and has rubbing of gilt, minor missing enamels, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1930's Chinese Gilt Cloisonne carved Jar Marked Lao Tian Li 老天利制

It is 4.6 inches (11.8 cm) tall by 3.9 inches (10 cm) wide. It weighs 0.9 Lb.

It has small cut marks, flaking enamel and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Old (1930's) Japanese Gilt Mixed Metal Shakudo Fan Shape Brooch with Bird & Flower Signed

It is 1.3 inches (3.3 cm) long by 2.3 inches (6 cm) wide. It is 32.6 gram.

It is tarnished and has surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A lotus 莲蓬 with a fish and moving seeds莲子活动. Patina 皮光 is excellent.

Two covered boxes showing two birds, identically worked in silver repousse. Both unmarked, silver tested. Condition: some traces of usage, few tiny nicks. Dimension: c. 7.5 cm long x 5.8 cm high, total weight: 119 g.

A Dance Mask Topeng representing Rumyang. Cirebon West Java. This mask is one of the five characters in Babakan solo dances. Each portrays an individual character. Rumyang represents a prince in his early adulthood. He is sanguine and his moves are quick and passionate. Some wear `height`; 7 3/4" (19.5 cm)

Lovely pair of small Chinese ginger jars measuring only 5.5 inches high including finial and 3.5" in diameter. They feature a beautiful crackle glaze with a polychrome scene depicting warriors in the Battle of the 3 Kingdoms. These jars were last used as a antique decorative item on top of a diminutive slant top writing desk in a NYC Park Avenue Apartment before the family retired to NC.

Large Hongshan Round disk Face Pendant in Orange Nephrite. The piece looks very contemporary but the details reveal its age . Nice wear with extensive tremolite growth. biconically drilled suspension holes and signs of wear. Size just under 2" by 2" weight 48G Collected in Hk 1980-1995.

Hongshan Nephrite Jade Toggle Pendant of a mans face , the piece is very very heavy worn surface from generations of use. Nice orange brown jade with white tremolite growth. Collected in Hk 1980-1995 weight 48G size 2.25" by 1".

Hongshan Baby Dragon Owl nephrite Toggle pendant. Green tan jade sculpture with a cute expression. The body covered in tremolite growth and biconically drilled off set suspension holes. The figure smooth from extended use. Size over 2.25" by 1.25" weight 64G Collected HK 1980-1995.

Hongshan nephrite Jade crouching animal with heavy tremolite growth. A wonderful little sculpture the tremolite crystals can be seen with the naked eye. The Biconically drilled suspension hole shows signs of long term use . Collected in Hk 19680-1995. Weight 70G size 2.4" 1.25"

1930's Chinese Celadon Blue & White Underglaze Copper Red Porcelain Elephant Vase with Boy

It is 15 inches (38.3 cm) tall by 10.2 inches (26 cm) wide. It is 6.1 Lb.

It has dark spots, skip glaze, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Hongshan Red Brown Nephrite Jade Cicada Dragon Toggle Pendant. large and heavy this giant bug with a Dragon face the piece covered in tremolite and the underside with its biconically drilled holes show heavy wear and use. Weight 84G size 2.2" by 2.2" .75" thick. Collected Hk 19680-1995

Hongshan Ox Dragon Mask Pendant in Chicken Bone Jade. The mask has biconically drilled suspension holes wonderful staining to its natural vein lines and well carved imagery . Size 1.8" 1.2". Collected HK 1980-1995