Early 20th century North India, Indian Muslim women necklace with solid silver enameled (Meenakari), Islamic amulet (Ta'wiz-Muska). Case of cylindrical form elaborately decorated on each site with peacock and floral sprays.

The amulet’s elongated shape indicates that a piece of paper rolled as a scroll may have been kept inside the body of the amulet. The text likely would have included Qur’anic verses written in tiny ghubari, or dust script...

Old Chinese Famille Rose Biscuit Figure Head Attributed to Zeng Longsheng 傳曾龍昇

It is 4.7 inches (12 cm) tall by 4 inches (10.1 cm) wide. It is 0.8 Lb.

It has firing bursts, skip glazes, and surface wears and scratches (as see in the photos).

A similar biscuit figure's head was sold at Bonhams New York lot 8055 on September 12, 2016.

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Vintage Chinese Gilt Silver Filigree Jadeite & Tourmaline Bracelet Marked "Silver"

The bracelet is 3.5 inches (9 cm) in length by 1.18 inches (3 cm) wide. The inner circumference is 2.3 inches (6 cm). The jadeite are 21.22 mm by 10.5 mm wide. The tourmaline range from 18.43 mm to 20.43 mm in length by 10.32 mm by 12.96 mm wide. It weighs 38 gram.

The jadeite and tourmaline have inclusions and surface wears...

Antique early 20th-century Indian padlock entirely made of brass and adorned with the Hindu god Hanuman on the front plate.

Please note that this lock is entirely made of brass, including body and shackle. The later Indian brass padlocks have an iron shackle instead of a flat brass shackle like this padlock.

MEASUREMENTS: Height: 10.3 cm (4.06 inches).

This is a finely hand-painted Indo-Persian Central Asian miniature painting depicting a sitting, turbaned young man holding a drinking cup. The painting is a gold and gouache masterpiece on paper, signed "Ashina" in Arabic script. The inner border is decorated with a gold lattice motif, while the outer borders feature foliate motifs. The name "Ashina" comes from one of the old Turkish tribes of central Asia and means "blue" or "gök" in Turkic...

Description 張大千 畫眉圖 1940年作 款識：學畫宫眉細細長。芙蓉出水鬥新妆。只有一笑能傾國，不信相看有断腸。雙黄鹄，两鴛鴦。迢迢雲水恨難忘。早知今日長相憶，不及從初莫作雙。六一居士鷓鴣天 庚辰秋八月寫於青城山中 張大千爰。 鈐印：張爰私印、大千居士。 鑑藏印：吴興徐伯郊審定。 徐伯郊是二十世紀下葉張大千畫作在海外的全權代理人和最權威鑑藏大家。...

Description: 張大千 青城山居圖（為李秋君50壽辰1948年作於上海） 設色紙本立軸 款識：戊子八月二十四日寫頌秋君三妹親家五十生日張爰再拜。 鈐印：張爰之印、大千、遊戲神通。 此畫以傳統石青為主要顏料，繪製出張大千對故鄉山水夢縈魂牵的思念之情。畫面中危聳入雲的的青城山色不獨巍峨輝宏，且如夢如幻，清雅絕倫。深山處緑樹掩映中显現出青城道觀的金頂飛檐�...

Description 張大千 春睡圖 1949年作 設色水墨紙本立軸 款識 1：羅衣初試尚惺忪，紅豆江南酒面濃。别有深情怨周眆不教春色秘屏風。己丑十一月朔寫於鏡海戲題 大千居士張爰。 款識 2：此唐周長史仲朗畫法，其衣飾為日人所宗。我國自元明以來倶尚纖巧，遂無有繼其法者。予此幅参以燉煌六朝初唐唐装畫法。不為拈出，令觀者疑為日本畫，為可嘆也。爰再識。 鈐印：張爰�...

Description 張大千 貴妃醉酒圖 1945年作 款識：金勒飛紅袖，銀尊舞自題。春醪愁易盡，凉月使夜西。乙酉十月大千居士張爰。 鈐印：張爰之印信、大千居士、長共天難老。 杨仁恺鑑藏印：仁恺過眼。 楊仁恺與謝稚柳、啟公和史樹青並稱中國四大國寳級書畫鑑定大師，曾為徐伯郊先生在香港鑑題過許多詩外簃收藏的張大千《大風堂》畫作珍品。 徐氏則是二十世紀下葉張�...

A Musical Ensemble at Tang Dynasty Royal Liyuan Garden / Zhang Daqian (1899-1983) Est: $60,000 - $80,000 Description 張大千唐宫按樂圖（含書法）設色水墨紙本立軸 1947年作 款識：太平天子無封事，長日深宫事游戲。自将新譜按宫商，一派笙箫起天際。明眸皓齿先相射，急管繁弦坐终夕。破费千金教復成，消磨一刻應須惜。争妍竞巧如相助，翻喜太真情不妬。妙耳疑阅蔡琰弦，重瞳屡作周郎頋。鼓�...

張大千 天際歸舟圖 水墨設色紙本立軸 1949年作 款識：何處歸舟無好春，維舟况是草如茵。不須更乞高風便，留宿沙鷗意最親。偶仿吾家僧繇畫法為此。圖成，更拈二十八字於上。己丑十二月蜀人張大千父。 鈐印：張爰、大千居士、無限離情無窮江水無邉山色、峨嵋雪巫峡雲洞庭月。陆海天鑑藏印：百千之一、寳爰樓、陆氏供奉大千百品之印。 出版目錄： 2006年4月：《詩外簃�...

張大千 王母献壽圖 水墨設色紙本立軸 款識：蓬莱弱水三千里，金母蟠桃一萬年。鳳鳥自歌鸞自舞，直教啣到壽尊前。丁亥六月既望大千張爰。 鈐印：張爰私印、大千居士、大風堂、張爰學大千書畫之印、蜀川張爰。鑑古齋藏印一方。 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 45。 2009年3月：《張大千畫集》（福建美術出版社中國名家畫集�...

Description 張大千 大千居士仕女圖（楊仁恺鑑題）設色水墨紙本立軸 款識：每嘆飛英委暗塵，天花飄堕有春因。畫中非幻亦非真。浪蕊浮花終易醒，倡條冶葉霎時新。為誰怨損作殘春。甲卯嘉平大千張爰沙河邨居。鈐印：西蜀張爰、大千居士。楊仁恺鑑題：大千居士仕女圖 鑑藏印：龢溪仁恺、仁恺過眼。Hanging Scroll of an Chinese Beauty in Ancient Attires /Zhang Daqian (1899-1983) Ink & Color on Pa...

1932's Japanese Woodblock Print "Rain at Shinagawa", Signed Kawase Hasui, Publisher Sealed Watanabe (6 mm seal)

The overall measurement is 22 inches (55.9 cm) long by 14.1 inches (35.8 cm) wide. The print is 15.35 inches (39 cm) in length by 10.3 inches (26.3 cm) wide. The seal is 6.28 mm in diameter.

The top of print is glued to a backing. The print has creases at the borders, fading, minor browning, yellowing, and discoloration (as seen in the photos)...

A folding pillow made of wood used on travel. It has two cushions made of cotton velour. Women had a largely fixed hair with wearing kimono, so this kind was used. It has carved letters "Beppu" and the scenery, so that it was made or sold there. Beppu is famous for onen, hot spa, located in Oita prefecture in Kyushu. In good condition. The first half of the 20th century. L:21.5cm, W:5.8cm (folded)

Japanese obidome (sash ornament) with polished jasper top, its natural pattern perfectly resembling a view of a desert with dunes and incoming sandstorm. Obidome is worn on an obi cord that holds the obi sash together, it is the only type of jewelry worn by Japanese women on formal occasions, and could serve as netsuke as well. Amazing natural picture, excellent finish and patina. Metal fitting on the back with two loops for an obi cord. Length 1 1/2 inches.

Japanese obidome (sash ornament) with polished jasper top, its natural pattern perfectly resembling a view of a rocky hill and distant trees in the mist. Obidome is worn on an obi cord that holds the obi sash together, it is the only type of jewelry worn by Japanese women on formal occasions, and could serve as netsuke as well. Wonderful natural picture, excellent finish and patina. Metal fitting on the back with two loops for an obi cord. Length 1 9/16 inches.

Antique, first half of the 20th century, African Tribal throwing knife with hand-forged iron blade of elaborated form adorned on each face with a scored pattern, mounted in hand-carved bulbous wooden handle.

The custom-made metal display stand is included...

Antique Chinese coin purse made of brass and enameled with cloisonne during the Republic period of around 1920. The purse is beautifully enameled with a colorful design that includes a central lotus flower and vines. It still has its original brown braided silk suspension cord and two fringed tassels.

CONDITION: Shows age and use. Overall, it is in excellent condition, with no cracks, chips, restorations, or repairs.

DIMENSIONS: 8.5 cm x 8 cm (3.35 x 3.15 inches)

The pendant depicts the Happy Buddha, also known as the Laughing Buddha, in a joyous and tranquil pose. It is made of natural Jadeite Jade stone, renowned for its rich green color and impeccable quality. The intricate carving and attention to detail bring the pendant to life, making it a true work of art. Whether worn for its spiritual significance or simply as a stunning piece of jewelry, this pendant will surely bring joy and beauty to anyone who wears it...

Girl's meisen kimnono with asanoha (hemp leaf) pattern, whose warps and wefts are stencil-resist dye. It has tucked seams in the shoulder and the body, however it has originally general size of the woman's kimono. In good condition. Mid 20th century. 114cm x 113cm

張大千/范蠡像 （龍澗老人李猷題記） 設色水墨纸本立軸 1948年作 款識 1：佐霸霸就，殖貨貨集。能占歳微，長生可習。戊子春日寫范蠡象 張爰。 款識 2：慕增仁兄方家正之 大千張爰。 鈐印：張爰、大千居士、張爰福壽。 此范蠡像為大千居士“大风堂”重要後敦煌時期畫作藏品，畫於1948年春，並由畫家本人於二十世纪六十年代持贈蒋介石當時的駐日代表蔡慕增先生。蔡�...

Solid wooden folk art carving of a giant penis. Strapped around it are red and white twisted cotton cords (imenawash) with paper strips (gohei). Penises of this size were donated to Shinto shrines dedicated to fertility, in the hopes of getting pregnant. Or they were carried around during fertility festivals.

Cryptomeria (sugi) wood, red and white cotton, paper

Japan, 20th century

H 24.5 inches (62.2 cm)

Excellent condition

Large incense burner in the shape of the holy Mount Fuji. At the foot of the mountain, between some pine trees rests a deer...

This is a really nice Harmony House China #3684 Cobalt Blue Dorchester two-handled Sugar Bowl with Lid. This sugar bowl is signed on the bottom: FINE CHINA 3 - 84 DORCHESTER - JAPAN. Both the sugar bowl bottom and lid are in very good condition with no chips or cracks. Be sure to search our other Harmony House china available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

Wall vase of irregular cylindrical shape. Middle brown stoneware with irregular natural ash glaze dripping decoration. Metal eye at the back for hanging. Marked with 3 dots at bottom, which is the mark of the Karatsu potter Nakazato Toraemon XII Muan. Japan, around 1960s/1970s.

H ca 7 in., W at foot 4 ¼ in.

Mint condition. The piece does not come with a box.

Nakazato Muan (1895-1985) inherited the artist name Taroemon XII, in 1927, following his father who was Taroemon XI. ...

張大千 停琴撥阮圖 水墨設色紙本立軸 款識：置腹推心此一身，解衣推食異情親。平生錯許冠英器，客散何曾見二人。蜀郡張大千爰。 鈐印：張爰之印、大千、摩登戒體 鑑古齋藏印一方。 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 147。 2009年3月：《張大千畫集》（福建美術出版社中國名家畫集系列）；Page 81。 Hanging Scroll of Two Close...

Description 張大千 撫敦煌莫高窟瓔珞大士像（謝稚柳題記） 款識：敬撫莫高窟初唐畫瓔珞大士一區 張大千爰。 鈐印：張爰之印、大千居士、百千之一、除一切苦、大風堂供養。 謝稚柳題記：此张大千撫敦煌莫高窟初唐人壁畫，精美絕倫，如睹故人也。甲戌酷暑壯暮翁稚柳題記。 鑑藏印：謝稚柳、壯暮、壯暮堂書畫印 設色紙本立軸 謝稚柳與楊仁恺、啟功和史樹青三位�...

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.

This is a really nice Harmony House China #3684 Cobalt Blue Dorchester 8 1/4 inch Luncheon 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.

Description 張大千 觀世音菩薩造像 設色紙本立軸 1944年作 款識：甲卯夏日清信弟子張大千恭為斯勝仁兄造觀世音菩薩一區。鈐印：張爰之印、大千居士、老棄敦煌、百千之一。鑑藏印：徐伯郊：吴興徐伯郊鑑藏。 陆海天：寳爰樓、陆氏秘藏。 張大千是二十世纪中國畫壇影响巨大、又最富傳奇色彩的國畫大師，在繪畫、書法、篆刻、詩詞方面都有相當造詣。早期專心�...

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Straw-wooven basket used for gathering edible wild plants in the mountains, early 20th century, Korea, approx. 33 x 25 x 3cm (12.99 x 9.84 x 1.18in). Some expected stains but no major deformation.


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CURSIVE BUDDHIST HYMN

Precious portable book of 'goeika' (Buddhist hymn) in such rare style of only 'hiragana' (Japanese cursive syllabary) when used for the Buddhist pilgrimage to the celebrated 34 Buddhist temples in Chichibu area and the 33 Buddhist temples in Kinki-Gifu area. Showa 8 (1933). 15 x 12cm (5.90 x 4.72in)


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Japanese choba tansu (merchant's chest) from the Sakata area, made of keyaki (elm) wood with kiri (paulownia) wood interior. The upper and lower portions of the chest have drawers of various sizes. In the center is a compartment opened by two hinged doors. To the right of this is a safe box with a door that opens to reveal two small interior drawers. Substantial iron hardware includes decorative pierced designs of a crane and turtle on the safe door, raised fruits on the double doors, squa...

Description 張大千 仿莫高窟唐人菩薩像 設色紙本立軸 款識：戊子四月初十日仿漠高窟唐人壁画 大千張爰。 鈐印：張大千。 Hanging Scroll of Guanyin in Style of a Tang Dynasty Mogao Grotto Mural /Zhang Daqian (1899-1983) Color on Paper Inscribed and signed in 1948 with an artist seal. Dimensions Actual Painting Size: 53 1/2 x 26 1/2 inches 135.9 x 67.3 cm Artist or Maker Zhang Daqian (1899-1983) Medium Color on Paper Date...

Paul Jacoulet
The Wandering Buddhist Priest, Korea (Le Bonze Errant, Corée)
Date: 1948.
Edition 165/350. (Fewer than 50 impressions from this edition were produced.)
Print size: Approximately 18.5 x 14.375 inches.
Publisher: Self-published by the artist.
Carver: Maeda. Printer: Honda.
Signed, and sealed with the "peach" seal. PJ watermark.
Reference: No. 95, The Prints of Paul Jacoulet (Miles).
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Top ba...

MONKEY BOBBLEHEAD HAVING PEACH

Ceramic. Showa period, early-mid 20th century, Japan. approx. H 15 x 9 x 7cm (5.90 x 3.54 x 2.75in)


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Estimate $40,000-$50,000 Description 张大千(1899-1983) 李師師像 设色纸本立軸 1944年作 款識：南國清歌入破时，銀燈如水照花枝。雪肤雲鬓足参差。翠羽漢宫金母使,玉纤團扇大蘇詞。誤他举举與師師。浣溪沙甲申九月张爰。 鈐印：张爰之印、大千居士、百千之一、大千豪髮。 鑑藏印：徐伯郊家珍藏、陸氏秘藏 Hanging Scroll of Li Shishi, a Northern Song Dynasty Beauty by Zhang Daqian (1899-1983) Si...

sakiori obi whose wefts are strips from old silk and cotton kimono and warps are brown silk yarn. In excellent condition. 20th century. 9.3cm x 2m34cm

Description 張大千(1899-1983) 倣黃鶴山樵（元 王蒙）青緑山水圖 金箋金璧山水立軸 1945年作 款識：老來漸覺筆頭愚，寫畫如同寫篆書。黃鶴一聲山館靜，道人正是午參餘。此黃鶴山樵題畫詩也，古人稱畫法兼之書法，吾於山樵倣之。乙酉春日寫似心勝仁兄正大千張爰。鈐印：張爰之印、大千居士。 張大千是二十世纪中國畫壇影响巨大、又最富傳奇色彩的國畫大師，在繪畫、書...

徐燕孫 （1898-1961） 仿明人張鶴礀白鹿賀壽圖水墨設色絹本巨幅中堂 款識：霜紅龕主徐操燕孫 甫擬明人張鶴礀本於太液之芳華樓。 Xu Yansun 徐燕孫/A Giant Hanging Scroll of A Birthday Celebration with Auspicious White Deer and Red-Crowned Cranes, in Style of Ming Dynasty Artist Zhang Hejian Size of Painting: 101.97 X 53.9 inches 259 X 137 cm Overall: 143.3 X 60.2 inches 364 X 153 cm 徐操 （1898-1961）字燕孫，別號霜紅樓主，又�...

Zhang Daqian (1899-1983) 張大千/ A Magnificent Hanging Scroll of Goddess of Mercy (Guanyin of South Sea) Offered a Giant Pearl by Blue Dragon 張大千 / 描金蒼龍献珠南海觀音菩薩像 設色絹本立軸 1945年作 款識：南无 觀世音菩薩 乙酉夏日蜀郡情信弟子张大千敬造。鈐印：张爰福壽、大千居士。 Dated 1945 Color with Gold on Silk Inscribed and signed with two artist seals. Dimensions Actual Size of Painting: 51 3/4 x 26 3/4 inches 131.4 x 67...

Zhang Daqian (1899-1983) 張大千/ Tibetan Beauties with a Mastiff Named Black Tiger and a Puppy Description 張大千 蕃女掣獒圖 設色水墨紙本立軸 1944年作 款識： 蕃女掣獒圖 甲卯嘉平大千張爰。鈐印：張爰之印、大千居士。 据載，張大千曾畫有一幅《我與黑虎》，是自己與愛犬黑虎一同入畫，後贈予五女婿李先覺。《 我與黑虎 》 繪於從日本訂製的金牋之上，材質昂貴稀有，配以潑墨潑彩，愈�...

A master piece by Shi Lu (1919-1982), known as China's Vincent van Gogh. Appreciated by Li Keran (1907-1989), a leading modern Chinese painter and calligrapher. Shi Lu came from a wealthy land owning family in Renshou County, Sichuan Province. A student of the Chinese traditional painting style guohua, he studied at Dongfang Art College and West China Union University in Chengdu (1934-1940).[2] He joined the Communist Party of China and in 1949 at the first national assembly was elected and exe...

A small four-fold iron tsuitate, damascened in gold and silver, showing a scene with a minogame turtle and two figures in a landscape. The reverse engraved with a crane among the "three friends of winter". Condition: fine, only minimal wear to gilding, base with little glue residue. Dimension opened: c. 15 x 27.3 cm.

Unusual Japanese bronze / brass haisaji - spoon for ashes from hibachi used during tea ceremony. Good design, hammered spoon part, braided wire nicely imitating cord. Comes in paulownia box with wrapping cloth, must be about 50 years old. Wonderful object in great condition, beautiful patina from use. Spoon length 8 1/2 inches, box length 9 1/4 inches.

FISHMONGER'S SHOP SIGN

Wood carving codfish displayed in a fish shop in Korea, early 20th century. approx. 50 x 8 x 2.7cm (19.68 x 3.14 x 1.06in). Uniquely realistic expression. Some expected flaws due to use and aging, but in generally good condition as is. (*Other objects are not attached.)


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Hasui Kawase
Kasuga Shrine, Nara
Series: Collection of Scenic Views of Japan II, Kansai Edition.
Size: Oban. 15.375 x 10.25 inches.
Date: 1933
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo. Publisher's 6mm seal (printed 1946-1957).
Reference: Hotei #317.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Slight toning. Excellent color.

BAMBOO BECKONING CAT

Japanese vintage 'Maneki-neko' (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maneki-neko) made of bamboo as unusually, 1960s, approx. H 23cm x 12 x 12 (9.05 x 4.72 x 4.72in). The condition is as is as seen.


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MAYUDANA 2pc.

Mayudana (or Kaikodana) as sericultural cramped paper bedroom for rearing silkworms, 1960s, Japan, approx. 55 x 40 x 3cm (21.65 x 15.74 x 1.18in) each


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Japanese scroll painting of a ghostly woman standing in a shoji doorway. Her robes are white, the color of death and her hair falls unkept around her shoulders. Tendrils of flame appear where rays of light shine down at an angle to catch on her sleeve. Painted in mineral colors and ink on silk.
Painted by Obata Chiura (1885-1975), painter and first professor of Japanese painting at University of California, Berkeley. Born in Ibara-cho and raised in Sendai, Japan. Chiura showed extraor...

Vintage Japanese kogo (box for incense during tea ceremony) made out of natural clam shell painted with lacquer on the inside with of a gnarled trunk and cherry flowers. Very clever design, rather suggestive erotic (see Enlargement 6) connotation as is usual with clam shape in Japanese culture, two parts fit perfectly and stay closed very well, in superb condition. Signed with a seal of the artist that seem to read TOGAI. Wonderful piece in Japanese taste. Length 3 5/8 inches.

Two females from the Egba sub group of the Yoruba’s. H. 23 cm. First half of the 20th century. Ex French private collection. Condition: old insect damage and some old repairs to the ears of one of the figures.

A rare piece of early Maroon culture. Surinamese Maroons (Marrons or Businenge, meaning black people of the forest) are the descendants of enslaved Africans that escaped from the plantations and settled in the inland of Suriname (Dutch Guiana) and French Guiana. The Surinamese Maroon culture is one of the best-preserved pieces of cultural heritage outside of Africa. Dimensions: H. 32 cm, W. 42 cm, D 21 cm. Ex Arjan Hollestelle, The Netherlands.

Depicting two figures that are tied to one other. H. 22 cm. Ca. mid 20th century. Custom made stand included.

Gako
Moon, Beach, and Tree
Date: 1910s-30s.
Size: Chuban. Print size: Approximately 10 x 7.75.
Matte board size: 14 x 11.
Signed "Gako" by the artist.
Publisher: Takemura Hideo. Round, red Takemura seal.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Print is fully adhered to the board. The board is foxed.

1930's Japanese Awaji pottery Green Glazed Vase with Geisha

It is 9.9 inches (25.2 cm) tall by 6.3 inches (16 cm) wide. It is 3.1 Lb.

It has a firing crack at the foot , mild skip glazes, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Vintage Japanese uchikake (wedding kimono) embroidered in gold and white flying cranes set against a brilliant red background with black and white flowers. Mid-20th century. The lining is a shimmery red. Very good overall condition. Measures about 6 feet in length by about 4 feet across. From a Casa Grande, Arizona collection.

Height: 9.5 cm (3.8 in)
Width: 9.6 cm (3.8 in)

Chinese carved gourd cricket cage with a wooden lid and natural insert; carved showing individuals involved in celebrative activity; good condition

Framed Zen Crane Under the Moon Painting by the Famous Korean Jeju Island Monk, Ko Chang Nyul aka Jung Kwang Sunim aka the Mad Monk (1935-2002). The third photo here is from a prominent dealer's "sale" going on right now on Jung Kwang paintings, where you will see the prices are several times higher than mine. This other gallery has been in business for over forty years and has sold to many of the major museums. A google search of Jung Kwang Mad Monk will reveal the fascinating life of this char...