A fine and large stoneware dish by Sakuma Totaro (1900~1979). Decorated with a flowering plum tree against a transparent ash glazed ground. The back is plain and glazed with a clear ash glaze. Mid 20th century.

The original wood storage box (tomobako) lid is inscribed in ink with a title and the signature of the potter with his red seal.

First son of Sakuma Fukujiro, a mingei potter in Mashiko, Totaro studied ceramics with his father...

A weaving pulley ending in an expressive head with some scarifying. Carved from hardwood with dark patina, the reel is fixed with an iron wire. Collected by the Swiss ethnologist Charlotte von Graffenried, author of the book "Akan Goldweights". Condition: traces of usage, some wear, the face with fine cracks. Dimension: c. 19.1 cm high x 6.8 cm wide.

Miniature tangks - Tsakli Amitayus Tsakli Mineral pigments and gold on canvas. 2.75 X 2.25 inch , Tibet inscription on back

Miniature tangks - Tsakli Amitayus Tsakli Mineral pigments and gold on canvas. 2.5 X 2.25 inch Tibet

Tsakli tangka: Vajrabhairava ground mineral gouache, on fabric. Mongolia or Tibet. H 2.75" by 2" Vajrabhairava is a wrathful form of Manjushri and functions as a meditational deity of the Anuttarayoga Classification in Tantric Buddhism size h 3" just under 3" wide with inscription on back

Buddhist Tsakli: Shri Devi, Magzor Gyalmo ground mineral gouache, silver and gold on fabric.Mongolia or Tibet. H 2.75" by 2"

A weaving pulley in the shape of a woman with pinned-up coiffure ending in two horns. Carved from hardwood with dark patina, the reel is worked from a nut or another material. Collected by the Swiss ethnologist Charlotte von Graffenried, author of the book "Akan Goldweights". Condition: traces of usage, the body and one horn with a split. Dimension: c. 15.5 cm high x 7.4 cm wide.

A Chinese bronze oil lamp in the form of a tapir, with a boy riding on his back holding a pole supporting the lamp for the oil. The oil dish has scroll patterns around its border. The The body of the animal adorned with taotie and scroll elements Non magnetic...

A blue and white stembowl,thinly potted with deep flaring sides painted on the exterior with flowering branches of chrysanthemum, pomegranate, peony and camillia. The interior with a ribbon-tied lotus bouquet. A four-character Xuande mark below the rim on the exterior...

A celadon-glazed vase (Ganlanping). Covered on the outside with an even celadon glaze stopping just short of the top rim. The inside is glazed white, as well as the base. The base rim left unglazed. A six character Qianlong mark in underglaze blue on the base.

Size: 14" high

Age: Qianlong Mark and Period (1736-1795)

Condition: Overall in very good condition...

Crafted by one of the most well-known potting families from the Meiji period (Ito Tozan), this black Raku tea bowl displays a glossy sheen and gentle swells rippling through the clay body. The shape of the this tea bowl is known as “tsutsu” in Japanese and is regarded as being especially attractive. Tsutsu bowls are used mainly in the depths of winter to keep in the heat and prevent the tea from cooling too quickly...

Antique Chinese apothecary chest. Upper portion has an open display shelf with pierced carved dragons on the sides and a medallion on the back depicting a bird on a blossoming tree branch. The middle portion has 19 drawers, all the same size with the exception of one wider drawer toward the bottom. Each drawer is divided into three sections for storage of medicines and herbs. There is a hidden storage area accessed by openings beneath the bottom drawers...

Ito Shinsui (1898-1972)
Peaches and Melon. From the Three Still Lifes series.
Date: 1939.
Size: Approximately 19 x 14.25 inches.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Artist's signature and seal.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Toning. Fading. Repairs made to margins and portion near left edge.

Kake-futon (comforter, top cover) made of hand-spun cotton with beautiful katazome (stencil-resist-dye). The pattern looks imitating shibori (tie-dye). It is natural indigo dyed. It has beautiful green cotton lining and can be used as it is, for example, for a cover or throw. In excellent condition except for a few stains and a mending patch. Late 19th to mid 20th century. 154cm x 175cm

Trunk box made of wicker, bamboo and leather. It has washi (Japanese handmade paper) lining with kanji letters. It has black leather for reinforcement. In good condition but has some wear in the leather. It is tight when the lid is put on the box, so better to use separately. The first half of the 20th century. 44cm x 31cm x 24cm

Chinese porcelain baluster vase painted in late 'famille rose' style on a white ground with a group of Immortals resting in a landscape. The base glazed white with a six character Jiaqing mark in iron red and of the period.

Size: Approximately 30.5 cm high

Age: Jiaqing (1796-1821)

Condition: There is a gash in the top rim extending approximately 1". A restorer can repair this vase at minimal cost.

A rare carved caramel and honey-colour cameo agate snuff bottle of compressed pear-form shape. The bottle is raised on an oblong foot ring and is carved on one side through an opaque caramel-colored area of the stone to the semi-translucent soft honey-colored body with a scholar watching a bat in flight. Matching original stopper.

Age: Qing Dynasty

Condition: Very good condition

Chinese watercolour painting depicting the god of longevity or Shou Lao. The picture is called "Image of the Star of Longevity" (after the three star gods: prosperity, happiness, longevity). The inscription describes a story about a Daoist that dates to the reign of the Northern Song emperor Ningzong. The artist is surnamed Yao.

Size: Approximately 69 1/2 cm high by 34 cm wide

Providence: Stockton House, England...

A pair of Chinese opaque yellow glass bottle vases. Each with tall carved necks and rounded rims, the necks decorated with the tails of dragons that eminate from the rounded bodies . The two five claw dragons chasing a flaming pearl through the heavens. The base plain.

Note: The pictures were taken in two different lights, hence the difference in the colour shades.

Size: 10" high

Condition: One of the vases is in good condition...

A pair of Chinese blanc de chine figures of the immortal Budai, each figure shown with laughing expression and holding a string of beads in their right hands while their left grasps their long robes. The robes fastened at the upper chest with circular clasp. Below the corpulent immortals robes the robes are fastened with a long, tasselled fastener...

Painted in Qianjiang style with one face with two figures beneath a willow tree. The opposite showing a quail on the ground with flowerheads, the remaining faces with texts. Side relief elephant mask ring handles. Thickly glazed with an orange-peel effect on the outside. Glazed on the inside and base with the base rim left bare. Various seals in red. Dated 1911

Size: 9-1/2" high by 4-1/2" wide

Condition: Very good, no breaks

Age: Early Republic (1911)

A Carved silhouette agate snuff bottle, the slightly flattened globular body carved to the front face using the dark brown layer with a scholar among trees, flowers and rockery. The reverse left bare. Complete with original matching agate stopper. Recessed base.

Age: Qing Dynasty

Condition: Good condition

An old white jade carving of a mystical dragon

Incredibly intricate and detailed Antique Chinese table carving made predominantly of zitan wood. Deeply carved with detailed dragons and clouds on one side, phoenixes on carved lattice on the back. Dramatic hexagonal shape on intricately carved stand. Some losses but overall great condition.

Dimensions: 43" high x 37 1/2" wide x 10" deep

張大千 八德園聽浪居圖 水墨設色紙本立軸 款識：磴道橕百盤，溪聲礙九折。尋詩問蘇黃，捫碑識元白。壑幽時養雲，山逼空春月。側足思憑欄，巘花飛艷雪。蜀人張大千爰寫於五亭湖上。鈐印：張爰之印、大千、摩登戒體、東南西北之人、張爰學大千書畫之印 出版目錄：2006年4月：《詩外簃藏張大千書畫》（文物出版 社）施萬逸著 ; Page 175。 2009年3月：《張大千畫集》（福...

張大千/高士遊春圖 設色水墨纸本手卷 1950年作 款識：庚寅正月，南天竺阿堅達佛窟，蜀人张爰大千筆。鈐印：大千大利、張爰。Hand-Scroll, A Spring Outing of Song Dynasty Scholars / Zhang Daqian (1899-1983) Dated 1950 Color & Ink on Paper Inscribed & signed with two artist seals...

林風眠(1900-1991) 八美圖 設色紙本鏡心 款識：林風眠。鈐印：林風瞑 Mounted Painting of Eight Beauties in Traditional Attires / Lin Fengmian (1900-1991) This spectacular painting depicts eight traditionally dressed, charming girls against a romantic background. Each girl is vividly portrayed with superb painting skills...

An old carving of a boy , white jade, very well carved piece of art , look at the facial expression, so sweet, it is in good condition

Very unusual large "Tai" fish mold for a sweets shop. The sweets shop stamp "Shiohama-ya" is on the back. Made of cypress wood. Excellent condition. 17" long by 9" wide. Ask for shipping quote.

Here are catalogues from Yoseido, CWAJ (College Women’s Association of Japan) print shows and Red Lantern. Most were gifts from Ayame Flint (CWAJ) and Al Brandt (Red Lantern). These are not complete runs but a strong selection. Each catalogue has images of prints of Japanese artists of the day.

Antique Chinese guan pi xiang (document box), made of huanghuali hardwood and finely cut brass plate mounts and hinges. The top opens and is held in place by a small chain. The doors open to reveal 7 drawers of different sizes. Each drawer has been fitted with jewelry tray inserts covered in white raw silk.

19th century

Dimensions (when closed): 16" high x 16" wide x 10 1/2" deep

China old wood frog toggle xx

Old Chinese scholar’s rock in a shape of a natural boulder perfectly resembling a huge monolith with layered structure. Gives wonderful impression of immense energy of the mountain, presents great views from all sides. Beautiful stone with incredible wealth of textures and colors. Very strong scholar’s object, excellent patina on the surface of the stone, fitted rosewood stand. Height with stand 4 5/8 inches.

A very old ghurra with super fine design achievement, Note a standing protector ( H 3.5 cm) on each side of the house on top of the ghurra, the protectors are barely visible as they are deeply encrusted and worn out, exceptional signs of a great use , at least from early 20th, H 24 cm, wide 6 cm, thick 4 cm.

Standing protector on a wide circular base (base diameter 20 cm), the eyes are figured with one glass bead and one black seed. H 42 cm . More information on request

Archetype of archaic protector from West Nepal, important erosion, H 42 cm, at least mid 20th more information on request

Jinbo Tomoyo (1902-1994)
Given title: Woman in Lavender Kimono
Date: 1957.
Size: 18.25 x 11.75 inches.
Edition: First.
Signed and sealed by the artist.
Carver: Sato Jurokichi. Printer: Inomura Shonosuke.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.
Note: One of just a few prints made by this artist.
Tomoyo Jinbo (Teisaburo) studied under Hirazaki Eiho and Ito Shinsui.

Shinning black thick patina, the forehead is clear as it was likely covered with a skin. Hard wood, Obvious signs of good age at least from early 20th H 28 cm , w 20cm.

Exceptionally rare early 20th century small, complete betel box with za-yun pattern, emulating English embroidery stitching. There are some cracks on the lacquer surface as well minor losses on the edge (especially on the inner box) all visible in enlargements. This is a specialist’s collector piece, for real lovers of Burmese lacquer. H: 8.4cm/3.3in and D:11.6cm/4.4in

吳昌碩(1844-1927) 墨荷圖 水墨紙本立軸。款識：荷花荷葉墨汁涂。安吉吴俊卿。鈐印二方。 Hanging Scroll of Ink-Splashed Lotus / Wu Changshuo (1844-1927) 50 3/4 X 13 1/4 inches 129 X 33 cm Ink on Paper Inscribed & signed with two artist seals. Condition: Hand-Painted, Good Condition Provenance: Property of a Canadian collection Dimensions: 50 3/4 X 13 1/4 inches 129 X 33 cm Artist Name: Wu Changshuo (1844-1927) Medium: Ink on Paper Circa: Pre-1927 Terms & Cond...

吳昌碩(1844-1927) 寫意葫蘆枇杷圖雙幅 設色水墨紙本鏡心 款識：乙酉六月畫自柇陵吳俊卿。 鈐印：吳俊卿、蒼碩:。 A Mounted Painting of Free-Hand Golden Gourds / Wu Changshuo (1844-1927) Dated 1885 Qing Dynasty Ink & Color on Paper Inscribed & Signed: Wu Changshuo, with two artist seals. 55 X 15 inches (139.7 x 38.1 cm) X 2 Terms & Conditions of Sale NYDJ Chinese Art Gallery advises its prospective buyers to evaluate each lot of its auction wit...

Japanese Ko Kutani ware ceramic bowl with classic enamel colors of green, yellow, purple and dark blue. The theme of the bowl is the 3 Friends of Winter or Shochikubai (plum blossom, bamboo, and pine tree) in colored enamel against a gray ground in the center. The recessed foot has 2 character mark Fuku, meaning "good fortune" or "happiness".

Dimensions: 7 1/2" x 3 3/4" H

Japanese framed print depicting a noh mask of a young woman, in monochrome colors. Attributed to artist Kimora Kosuke (b. 1936), title "Noh Mask Red". With an attractive black and silver frame.

Kosuke was born 1936 in Osaka, and graduated from Kyoto City University of Arts in 1956. His works have been featured in the collections of The Museum of Modern Art, New York, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, and others.

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Japanese framed print depicting a noh mask of a young woman, in monochrome colors. Artist signature in pencil Kimora Kosuke (b. 1936), 28/66 titled "Noh Mask Black. With an attractive black and silver frame.

Kosuke was born 1936 in Osaka, and graduated from Kyoto City University of Arts in 1956. His works have been featured in the collections of The Museum of Modern Art, New York, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, and others.

Beautiful Chinese jade tree with blooming flowers of hand-carved rose quartz, jade, agate, and other hardstones . The tree is set in a stunning cloisonné enamel vase with stand. Very fine detailing.

Republic Period Early 20th Century

Dimensions: 12" x 16" x 22" H

Ohara Koson
Insect Next To Flowering Wisteria
Size: O-tanzaku. Approximately 14.25 x 7.5 inches.
Date: ca. 1910-1923.
Koson signature and seal
"Made in Japan" stamped on verso.
Publisher: Daikokuya (154)
Reference: K43.6 in Crows, Cranes and Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson (Reigle Newland).
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.

MITSUMATA

Matured Japanese mingei folk wooden tool for weaving 'zori' straw sandals called 'mitsumata' (lit. 'trident'). Showa period, early 20th century. approx. H 29cm (11.41in), W 47cm (18.50in), D 13cm (5.11in)


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18th c Hindu Bronze Temple Horse Pull Toy, wonderful small folk art bronze , good condition with wear . The wheels are lost. Size 3" by 3"

Hindu Chola Period Bronze figure of a Priest or Holy man 10-12thc . Very rare and well sculpted with great attention paid to the face and wrap as well as incised decoration to mimic paint decoration on his face and arms. Size of figure is 8" by 3.5" wide Provenance. Jagdish and Kamla Mittal Museum of Indian Art, Hyderabad Collection of Paul F Walter NY

16thc Hindu Figure of a South India Folk Hero. Standing holding an attribute in one hand and a cane in the other , beautiful lost wax work and fine details . For comparison see University of Michigan Umma Museum collection . Size of figure is 7.5" by 3.5" wide Provenance. Jagdish and Kamla Mittal Museum of Indian Art, Hyderabad Collection of Paul F Walter NY

Antique Hindu Bronze figure of a Peacock from South India, nice lost wax sculpture , great texture on the top of the tail section. Two holes one top one bottom. Size H 3" by 4"

South India Folk bronze Figure of a Ram , probably 17-18th c traces of red paint . Casting crack as seen . Sweet little guy.L 3.5 h 2.5"

India 16thc Hindu Figure of a Female in Anjali Mudra, fine complete figure from South India . For comparison see University of Michigan Umma Museum collection . Size of figure is 8" by 2.5" wide Provenance. Jagdish and Kamla Mittal Museum of Indian Art, Hyderabad Collection of Paul F Walter NY

India antique Chapati bronze and copper lidded container . The top is hand worked and there is a Hindu inscription on the lid edge. Size D 9" H 6" to top of handle.

India rare hindu 17thc horse and rider figure of Khandoba . This rare figure is museum quality with all 3 original pieces, the horse being a silvery bronze and aura a different color bronze. H 13" lL 9.5" Provenance. Jagdish and Kamla Mittal Museum of Indian Art, Hyderabad Collection of Paul F Walter NY

Unusually large lacquered betel container with two inner trays, from Karen ethnic group. Circa first half 20th century, some loss to the bottom. H:11.5cm/4.5in and D: 12.6cm/5in.

Japanese framed print by sosaku-hanga artist Haku Maki (1924-2000) titled "Collection 46 (B)". Depiction of a white tea bowl in relief against a black ground, with a black leaf design. Signed in pencil with red artist's cartouche, dated 1980, number 92/240.

Circa 1980

Dimensions: 12 3/4" x 14" H (entire frame) 8 1/2" x 9 3/4" H (artwork only)

Japanese framed print by sosaku-hanga artist Haku Maki (1924-2000) titled "Collection 43". Depiction of a black embossed tea bowl with gold brush line. Signed in pencil with red artist's cartouche, dated 1980, number 73/240.

Circa 1980

Dimensions: 12 3/4" x 14" H (entire frame) 8 1/2" x 9 3/4" H (artwork only)

Sakiori sodenashi (vest) whose wefts are cotton strips recycled from old cloth. Warps are asa (hemp) and it has hand-stitched sashiko in the upper back. The indigo cotton cloth in both sides are replaced and machine-sewn. In excellent condition. The first half of the 20th century. 44cm (top) x 74cm

17th c Indian Stone Jali Window panel lamp, custom made iron work with a frosted plexi liner , a great designer piece as a lamp or just to display a rare Hindu Mughal architectural fragment. Size of panel is 15.5" w 20.5" High 2.5" deep , overall height is 24.5" very heavy at 49 pounds. Special packing required