Bashofu kimono hand-woven of ito-basho, which is a family of banana tree, for both wefts and warps. The brown stripe yarn and warp kasuri yarn are dyed with Sharinbai, a family of the rose tree. The small weft kasri yarn is dyed with Ryukyu ai, vegetable indigo in Okinawa. Bashofu has been woven in many islands in Okinawa from old days, for everyday kimono or work wear. The first half of the 20th century. W:114cm, L:132cm

A stunning pair of gold gilt mirror image cloisonné hat stands. Often used as vases, the front of each hat stand features a vase of flowers with a peaceful scene of a man in a boat viewing the horizon. The sides and back have assorted images of Chinese scholar article and Buddhist symbols. Decorative trim work along the top rim and bottom rims, are a nice finishing touch to the enameled background which is a dark rust color with thin gold colored cloisens creating the shape of tiny clouds...

Hindu Temple statue of Brahma in white marble 18-19thc some mortar remains at the base where it was mounted to the altar top. size H 11.5" by 7"

Old Chinese Dark Cherry Amber Bakelite Faturan Carved Fisherman - Simichrome Tested

It is 11.5 inches (29.3 cm) tall by 2.6 inches (6.7 cm) wide measured without stand. Is is 703 gram measured without stand.

It has inclusions, flea bite chips, chips at the beard, old stickers at the wood stand, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A baby's kimono made of cotton with katazome (stencil-resist-dye), which is imitating shibori pattern. It has thick cotton lining which is from the cold district, such as Tohoku. Generally, in good condition but two belts are damaged and stains in the lining. The 20th century. W:69cm, L:64cm

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This later, stoutly potted porcelain hexagonal Ao-Kutani censer may be Meiji or as late as Taisho era. But the six biscuit panels with relief depictions of sages are noteworthy each with an associated animal from Chinese lore. Green yellow and red enameled decoration of blossoms and clouds. The cover with Shishi also in blue and aubergine (cover only fits one way.) Rims with chocolate brown glaze. All raised on six shaped feet. The bottom also unglazed biscuit...

Chinese Tang Dynasty Pottery Burial figure of a soldier . Buff pottery molded guard or soldier with faint traces of paint. Head reattached. Size H 8"

A tetsu-yu chawan by greatest Kanjiro Kawai with signed box.

Mint, no cracks or repairs.

Size: 8,6 cm height, 13,1 cm diameter.

No ceramic artist of the Showa approached Kanjiro Kawai (1890-1966) for creativity and artisanship. Kanjiro was a true artist by nature, and together with Hamada Shoji, set a pattern of study for modern potters...

A pair of wooden tabi-kata, patterns for tabi socks. In good condition. The first half of the 20th century. L:21cm W:8cm H:5cm

Beautiful vintage-antique Chinese multi color enamel vase decorated with flowers vines and butterflies porcelain Qianlong mark with well done enamel color detail work . size H 7" w 5"

A nicely painted fan painting of waterfall landscape by an unknown japanese artist to me, an old piece taken out of a real fan that was used

Wood bowl (shikarinpah) with bird motif, made by Ainu craftsman in Hokkaido. All hand-carved and in excellent condition. 20th century. L:24cm W:10.5cm H:5cm

India Hindu 19th c Orissa lost wax cast bronze peacock oil lamp. Nice working oil lamp in heavy bronze slight loss to tail from use . Size L 7" H 6"

Flower arranging is one of the great arts that Japan has managed to take to ever greater heights of refinement over its long history. Here we have a classic example of a kake-hanaire (hanging flower vase) fashioned from bamboo by a lineage of craftsmen that started in 1578 with the first Kuroda Shogen...

A beautiful old Chinese nephrite jade boy riding on the water buffalo, very nicely carved and with wood stand. In excellent condition. W:5" $276

Indian Monkey Mask from Himachal Pradesh in the Himalayas. 11 inches, 28 cm.

A engaging contemporary Japanese print done by the noted artist, Saito Kiyoshi (1907-1997) The print is potraying a view of Horyuji, the world's oldest wooden structure and a UNESCO site. The view is possibly the walls of the sub-temple complexes that stand in front of the main temple. Age: Late Showa (c. 1950s) Size: height 23.5" width 1.5" length 20.5"

Old (1930's) Japanese Bronze Mixed Metal Inlaid Vase Marked Nogawa

It is 9.4 inches (24 cm) tall by 2 inches (5.3 cm) wide. It is 1.8 Lb.

It is tarnished and has rust, loss of gilding, cut marks, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Old Japanese mingei wooden shokudai (candlestand) that applies the original spiral form created by natural forces to its main body attaching with pedestal, Taisho-Showa period, 20th century, approx. H 41cm (16.14in). Expected aged deterioration as is as seen...

A beautiful old Chinese silver enameled pill or snuff box, in excellent condition. Marked. L:3cm W:2.5cm H:0.7cm. $185

A very tall early 20th C. Chinese mudman carrying a cane. In excellent condition, with no repair or cracking. H:13-3/4".

Magnificent Ko Iga flower vase made by Zoroku Mashimizu (1861-1936)

Zoroku Masashimizu was born in Kyoto with the childhood name Jutaro.
After his father passed away, he devoted himself to pottery under the guidance of his mother, Chika. In 1882 he succeeded to the name Masashimizu Zoroku. In 1884 he received a medal at the Kyoto Exposition. He also won the first gold prize at the Nanto Expo. In 1917 he moved his kiln to Nishinoyama, Yamashina Ward, Kyoto City.
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Chinese bronze lion shape censer/incense burner, bearing Daqing seal mark. Dimension: 115 x 87 x 127 (mm) or 4.53 x 3.43 x 5 inches with total weight of 1.27 lbs/574 grams. No condition issues.

Ohara Koson
Snow-capped Mount Fuji
Size: O-tanzaku. Approximately 14.5 x 7.5 inches.
Date: ca. 1900s-1923.
Bears Koson seal.
Publisher: Daikokuya (6)
Reference: K44.8 and plate 103 in Crows, Cranes and Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson (Reigle Newland).
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Lower right corner reinforced. Tone line at bottom edge. Some fading.
- A well-known and rarely seen Koson design.

This old cobalt blue Peking glass necklace is 52” long. The even glass beads are 12 mm. It has been restrung and it is in great condition.

A small, decorative Satsuma dish. Figures in Spring landscape. One of the five lakes vicinity Mt. Fuji. Flowers, wisteria, torii gate and structures. Anonymous. Good condition. Diameter 6 1/8 inches (15.55 cm)

Unusual design, H 31 cm For more information please request.

This small textile features 25 small mirrors ("shisha") and measures 8.2 x 17.8 cm. There are supposed to be 26 mirrors but one of them is missing, either intentionally or not. Silk and metallic thread on cotton, densely embroidered throughout, with very fine button hole stitching and Romanian couching technique in the center. Mid to late 20th century. Condition is excellent.

Chinese vintage or antique porcelain vase. Glazed in Imperial yellow egg yolk ground with green and aubergine dragon and a Phoenix . Marked on the base. Size H 8 "

A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese silver malachite bangle in excellent condition. D:5.5cm $275

Chinese porcelain table plaque of eight horses painted in Qianjiang style. In excellent condition the table screen measures 18.25" x 14" high with the porcelain image area measuring 14.5" x 9.75". D ates early 1980's

Vintage Folk Art Chinese silk doily embroidered with good luck symbols of butterflies and bats and a centered peony, framed in a black linen border with gray silk binding in period shades of green, purple and hot pink, natural linen backing, easily opens to make a pillow if desired. Size: 13 1/2" x 9 1/4". Pretty design and soft colors, embroidery in fine condition; freyed binding and moderate run of thread colors on silk.

Two kitchen cloth (fukin) made of thin cotton cloth with sashiko whose needlework is delicately well done. In good condition but the right one has light stains and the other has green color breeding lightly. The second half of the 20th century. 31cm x 33cm (right), 32cmx 35cm (left)

Length approximately 16 cm (tipspout to handle). Height approximately 9 cm. A chip at the cover. A chip at the spout. In good condition.

Old Japanese Silver Presentation Bonbonniere Box with Plum Blossom Crest Marked Jungin 純銀

It is 0.87 inch (2.2 cm) tall by 2.3 inches (5.9 cm) wide. It is 29.9 gram.

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

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