Vintage Japanese kiri wood round smoking set made from one piece of wood showing a bold beautiful grain. This tobacco smoking hibachi has a copper bowl and receptacle which are used to put a pipe or other smoking tools and ashes. Often used with tea ceremony,
it measures 3.5" high x 6.5" diameter.
Japanese Woodblock Print by "Tsuchiya Koitsu" "Hachiman Shrine" with two(2) women in in Kimono in front of the Shrine, dated 1938, 11 1/4" x 17" high-paper size, 10 1/2" x 15 1/2"-image size, some stains and some paste mark remain on the corners in the back, this print was out of mat and frame, and later edition.
Fine Hongshan nephrite Owl Pendant Toggle , biconically drilled holes showing wear from extended use and tremolite deposits as well as mineral deposits, collected in Hong Kong 1980-1995. Beautiful distressed patina. Does not quite stand on his own. Size 2" by 2"
Hongshan Period Nephrite Dragon Bi Ax pendant figure with wear in a dark green stone . The biconically drilled off set holes show extensive use . Wight 58g size H 3" by 1.5" W . Collected Hong Kong 1980-1995
Hongshan Period Eagle Nephrite pendant figure with heavy wear , nice standing figure one side with some detail the other the detail has nearly been completely worn off from use. The biconically drilled off set holes show extensive use . Wight 72g size H 2.25" by 1.7" W . Collected Hong Kong 1980-1995
Chinese Hongshan period nephrite Bird pendant or toggle . nice but simple style with biconically drilled holes showing extensive use from cord wear. Collected in Hong Kong 1980-1995. Size L 2" W1.5" weight 22g
Chinese Hongshan green nephrite Dragon "S" or Embryo Shape,nice stone the biconically drilled hole shows heavy use wear on the inner top edge of the suspension holes indicating long term use. Weight 50g size 2.75" long over 1.25" wide.
Ancient Chinese green Jade crouching figure pendant. The figure has Hongshan features, the back end has a dragon face. The bottom note the iridescent deposit in the center . The sharp angled conically drilled holes for the cord and shows cord wear from extended use. Great pendant with no modern tool marks, this came from a collection collected in Hong Kong 1980s-1995 . The collection was extensive with mostly ancient jade pieces . Size just over 1.5" by 1.25"
Hongshan Orange Nephrite Jade shield pendant with Characters on the left side but hard to make out it seems to have 2 letters well carved . Collected 1980-1995.Size 3.25" by over 1.5" wide weighs 46g
Chinese Hongshan Chicken Bone jade Owl Pendant . Well sculpted with biconically off set drill suspension holes . This nice little bird was collected 1980-1995 and has no apparent damage and no restoration.
Incense burner in the shape of three eggplants growing from one stem. The eggplants are separated by three leaves. The cover is in the shape of three crowns coming out of the joint stem. Each eggplant engraved with a plant. Standing on three feet.
Cast bronze with yellowish brown and darker brown patinas.
Apocrychal seal on bottom: Da Ming Xuande
China, early-mid 20th century
H 5.25 x W 4.75 inches
Fine condition, soot on inside
Chinese Hongshan Zhulong or Pig Dragon in green-rust red nephrite, colloquially known as jade. Beautiful pendant with biconically offset drilled suspension hole . The holes show top edge wear from the string that once held this rare sculpture around the neck .
Beautiful piece with no restoration or cracks , collected in Hong Kong in the mid 1980s. Size just under 2.2" high by 1.5" wide over .5" thick and weighs 62G
1930's Chinese Sky Blue Clair-de-Lune Monochrome Porcelain Vase Marked
It is 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) tall by 4.4 inches (11.2 cm) wide. It is 0.8 Lb.
It has skip glazes and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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1930's Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Shoulo Marked "福建會館徐德全造"
It is 18.2 inches (46.5 cm) tall by 6.2 inches (16 cm) wide. It is 5.4 Lb.
It has skip glazes, rubbing of paint and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Hanging scroll. Shoki holds Futen’s wind bag which balloons around him and protects him from a very light rain. While Shoki has his hands full trying to control the wind bag, his bulging eyes are rolled in defeat and annoyance towards the right, where a little demon who has a Chinese mortar on his head and holds the pestle in its hand jumps in front of him.
Ink and color on silk...
Hanging scroll. Black ink, light colors and gofun on paper.
Painting of the demon of Rashomon stealing back his severed arm from Watanabe no Tsuna. Excellent use of dry-brush technique.
Signed: Yoshimitsu saku, seal Hoko. Japan, Taisho/Showa era.
Newly mounted with original embroidered brocade.
Image: 24 x 12.5 inches.
Total length: 58 inches...
Large lotus leaf 莲蓬 with moving seeds莲子活动 and two moving insects虫子
Bronze sculpture of a pair of geese, necks stretched out. Both are abstracted into a beautiful silhouette with only the most essential lines to indicate movement and character. One goose is stretching its head towards the sky (or full moon), the other stretching its neck towards its companion.
Bronze with brown patina.
One goose signed Sou for Saegusa Soutaro
Japan, Showa era, ca...
Urushibara Mokuchu (Yoshijiro) (1888-1953)
Horse (Facing Upward)
Date: ca. 1940s.
Size: Oban. Approximately 14.75 x 10.75 inches.
Signed "Y. Urushibara" in pencil.
Sealed "Mokuchu".
Round watermark at top margin.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.
Removed from original folder.
1930's Chinese Light Green Glaze Ground Covered Ginger Jar with Relief Flower Marked
It is 9.4 inches (24 cm) tall by 7.7 inches (19.5 cm) wide. It is 4.6 Lb.
It has a chip at the bottom rim, dark spots, skip glazes, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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1980's Chinese Yongzheng Style Famille Rose Porcelain Plate with Court Lady Figurine Marked
It is 1.7 inches (4.5 cm) tall by 8.15 inches (20.8 cm) wide. It is 0.9 Lb.
It has repaired at rim and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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1930's Chinese Solid Silver Kwan Yin Buddha
It is 6.9 inches (17.5 cm) tall by 3.5 inches (9 cm) wide. It is 70.9 gram.
It has dents, surface wears and scratches and tarnished silver (as seen in the photos).
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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.
Chinese Guqin shaped Ink Cake or stick with gilt 5 claw dragon highlights , inscriptions running down each side. Great condition and large at 12.5" by 4.25"
Period unknown.
Old (1930's) Chinese Turquoise Carved Covered Jar with Squirrel & Grape
It is 8.7 inches (22 cm) tall by 5.9 inches (15 cm) wide. It is 2568 gram (5.7 Lb).
It has inclusions, flea bite chips and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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1930's Chinese Silver Jadeite Carved Plaque Bracelet with Flowers & Bat Marked "Silver"
It is 7.2 inches (18.2 cm) in inner circumference by 2 inches (5.3 cm) in inner diameter and 1.18 inches (3 cm) wide. The jadeite plaque is 0.86 inch (2.2 cm) wide by 2.2 inches (5.6 cm) in length. It is 41.7 gram.
The silver is tarnished and has surface wears and scratches...
1930's Chinese Fuzhou Lacquer Happy Buddha
It is 13.4 inches (34 cm) tall by 13.6 inches (34.5 cm) wide. It is 646 gram (1.3 Lb).
It has rubbing of paint, a chip at the hat's finial, chips and cracks at one spot at the sleeve, stains, writings at the underside of the hat and bottom, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
To see more photos, please see #1429054.
Some of the photos were taken under the sun...
Male and female figure, wood, textile and glass. H. 32,5 and 36 cm. Mid 20th century. Provenance: Madeleine and Jean-Jacques Keller (until 1980 Abidjan, afterrwards Rheinfelden, Switzerland).
Superb old Benin bronze sculpture of a fish standing on 4 legs. This piece was made using the lost wax process. A must for anyone's collection, this fish has a wonderful patina and would also make a very interesting accent piece to any home decor. Measures 7" long, 4" high.
Goats at Sunset
Artist: Seal not read.
Date: Early twentieth century.
Size: 5.5 x 3.5 inches.
Publisher: Shmbi Shoin.
Medium: Japanese woodblcock print.
Condition: Excellent.
Sent by Shozo Nakamura to Dr. and Mrs. Dr. Dawson.
Japanese glass ojime in a form of tombodama bead of dark blue glass with flower shaped swirls of tan and white. Tombodama can be translated as “dragonfly ball” and the name is thought to come about because when the molten glass is applied to the core bead it resembles a dragonfly’s eye. Very well made, in perfect condition. Height 9/16 inches.
1930's Chinese Fuzhou Lacquer Happy Buddha
It is 13.4 inches (34 cm) tall by 13.6 inches (34.5 cm) wide. It is 646 gram (1.3 Lb).
It has rubbing of paint, a chip at the hat's finial, chips and cracks at one spot at the sleeve, stains, writing at the underside of the hat, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
To see more photos, please see #1429415.
Some of the photos were taken under the sun...
1940's Chinese Solid Silver Enamel Plaque Brooch with Bird
It is 2.2 inches (5.6 cm) wide by 3.9 inches (10 cm) in length. It is 69.7 gram.
It is tarnished and has missing enamels and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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1950's Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Wood Screen with Mountain Scene
It is 26.8 inches (68 cm) tall by 16.9 inches (43 cm) wide. The plaque is 15 inches (38 cm) long by 9.7 inches (24.6 cm) wide. It is 10.7 Lb.
It has surface wears and scratches and hairline cracks at the wood stand (as seen in the photos).
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1930's Chinese Amber Carved Seed Pearl Pendant with Peach
The overall length is 3.55 inches (9 cm). The pendant is 1.7 inches (4.5 cm) long by 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide. The jade bead is 7.6 mm. The total weight is 6.6 gram.
The pendant has inclusions, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Large Artist's Proof of Munjado Calligraphy by the Famous Kim Ki Chang aka Unbo (1913 - 2001). Despite being deaf, Unbo was one of Korea's most beloved 20th Century artists. His works are now sought by museums and collectors internationally. This is the original signed AP (Artist's Proof) of this large lithograph, where Unbo gives us a most creative rendering with anthropomorphic figures in the ancient style of figurative munjado calligraphy. 38.5 x 28.5 inches, 98 x 72.5 cm.