Complete set of five Shan esoteric Buddhist images. These consist of a Buddha, three monks and a chedi. These are covered with traditional gold and back lacquer and the bodies are made from compressed powdered herbs or temple incense ash. They have a quirky abstract quality to them, their facelessness represents that the individual is inconsequential but has the potential for becoming a Buddha, on the bottom are the eight Burmese zodiac symbols based on the days of the week...
Kawase Hasui
The Torii at Miyajima at Night
Date: 1930s.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Size: Koban. Approximately 6.25 x 4.25 inches.
"Made in Japan" stamped on verso.
Reference: Hotei Hp-52.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.
Beautiful and robust ghurra with a beautiful patina of use, the top figure a house, the center part shows 4 pillars connected by ropes that surmount rows of milk jugs, the rotation hole shows important signs of use. H 24 cm, maximum thickness 6 cm
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A fine and old ghurra, the top figures a house , whereas the middle is figures an interlace of rope, the rotating hole shows important signs of use; H 22 cm
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A robust old ghurra richly carved with geometrical motives suroundedbu a carved rope (neti) . H25 cmthickness 4.5 cm
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An antique Japanese Ko Tansu known as a personal storage chest made of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. Traditional wiped lacquer finish and original bronze fittings complement this piece. It features a hinged door that houses a compartment with a removable shelf.
This style of chest would make a great bedside stand or an elegant side table in any room of the house.
Age: Taisho Period (1912-1926)
Dimensions: 21 3/4" High x 23 1/4" Wide x 12 5/8" Deep
The larger one is. L: 106cm/41.8in and W: 59cm/23in. All the elements in this piece are hand made, even the ribbon along the border which is often machine made (even in old pieces)this piece has some old repairs
The smaller one is has ablack calendered cotton cloth, and green commercial border, and fine silk embroidered center panel with hand woven silk embellished apron ties. . W: 40cm/15.8in and L: 43cm/17in. Free shipping Hong Kong Registered Airmail...
Beautifully painted pair of herons amidst willow trees and embankment. Soft color palatte with gold leaf background. Black lacquered wooden frame with bronze embossed metal hardware. Good Condition
Circa 1950s
Dimensions: 71"L x 36"H
Set of 4 (1930's) Chinese Scholar Ink Cake with 8 Immortal God in Original Box Signed
Each is 4 inches (5.8 cm) tall by 2 inches (5.2 cm) wide. The box is 8.4 inches (21.3 cm) tall by 2.2 inches (5.7 cm) in length by 3.7 inches (9.5 cm) wide. Total weight including box 2.9 lb.
They have rubbing of gold and paint, hairline cracks and chips and surface wears and scratches...
1930's Japanese Gilt Silver Chrysanthemum Motif Water Dropper Suiteki
It is 1.25 inches (3.2 cm) wide by 2.4 inches (6 cm) in length. It weighs 46 gram.
It is tarnished and has loss of gilding and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Original Japanese color woodblock print in the dai oban size by the Japanese artist Natori Shunsen (1886-1960), showing Kataoka Nizaemon XIII as Momoi Wakasanosuke in the Chushingura play from the series "Portraits of Male Actors in Various Roles". Published in 1953 by Watanabe Shozaburo with mica background. Signed Shunsen with artist's seal Shunsen, red circular publisher's seal Watanabe, titled and dated Showa 28 in the margin.
Dimension: paper 37.9 cm x 26.1 cm, image: 37.1 cm x 25.2 cm...
China old toggle dark lotus wrapped like package xx
Rare jacket back panel from the remote Miao Jiupang group from Jiahe County, Guizhou province (see last enlargement), with purple embroidered pattern between the spaces in the tin decoration. This style of decoration is unique to this group and very difficult to make, as every tiny bit of tin has to be individually cut and crimped. Recently acquired from a private Hong Kong collector, these are the first examples I have send of these I have seen in the past 15 years...
Old (1930's ) Japanese Wood Carved Netsuke with Erotica Couple Signed
It is 0.78 inch (2 cm) tall by 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) wide. It is 8.9 gram.
It has chips and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Japanese early 20th century Sumidagawa large pitcher. The pitcher is done with 3 monkeys done in high relief. The chop mark of the artist in on the back Inouye Ryosai. The vase measures 12 3/16" tall and 6 1/4" wide and about 4 5/8" in diameter.
china Massive root carving early Qing xx
Antique Japanese water color on silk of a winter cottage signed. 15 by 18" approximately.
Antique south east Asian Buddhist text pages 6 pages total 5 with writing back and front the wood block of seated Buddhas is single sided . largest 17" by 3.25"
Antique Japanese scroll of cranes in the mingei art style.19th c or older asis condition signed. 22" wide
Antique asian scroll of a standing crane with bamboo see images fro condition.
Chinese carved Rose Quartz Snuff Bottle, Ca. 1940, 3" high, 2" wide, 1/2" deep, with Rose original top and spoon is attached to the top, shows some wear and stains.
China old light huali wood kanggui mid Qing
Early Showa (1930s) Japanese obidome (sash ornament) of round shape with engraved flowers. Obidome is worn on an obi cord that holds the obi sash together, is the only type of jewelry worn by Japanese women on formal occasions, and could serve as netsuke as well. Very nice work, beautiful patina. Metal fitting on the back with two loops for an obi cord. Diameter 1 1/8 inches.
A Chinese banded amethyst sculpture, shaped as an egg and carved with the head of an Immortal with large pendant ears . The carving is beautifully rendered and the unusual form makes it original and desirable. In very good condition, it measures 2 3/4 inches (7.25 cm ) long and dates from the Republican period.
A Chinese jade pendant of triangular shape, with pierced and carved decoration showing a bird among foliage. It is finely and delicately executed, the stone is of pale celadon color and the cord of finely pleated silk. The tassels carry colored beads. In very good condition , it dates to the Republican period and measures 2 inches W X 1 1/2 inches high ( 5cm x 3cm)
Japanese Bamboo Tea Ceremony Dish or Bowl, heavy Chestnut color Lacquer applied on hand woven Bamboo Dish or Bowl, 7" diameter, 1 3/4" high, the condition is good.
Bhutanese colorful Bamboo Bangchung covered Food Basket, 8 3/4" diameter, 3 1/2" high include top cover, hand woven colored Bamboo, yak skin pull or handle is attached to bottom basket on the side to pull open, usually this type of baskets closes very tight to store food, leather handle on the side is helpful to open top and bottom apart. The condition is good.
Japanese Fruitwood round tray, carved from one piece of wood with high rim, Japanese Kanji writing in the center for "Good Health Prize" 11 1/2" diameter, 1 3/4" high, 1/2" thick for rim, in good beautiful condition.
Japanese scroll painting in colors on paper depicting “delicacies from the land and the sea” - a cuttlefish on a bamboo branch, edible taro bulbs and a long stemmed fuki - Japanese butterbur. Beautiful work, elegant composition in Japanese taste, delicate subtle painting. Signed SHUJI GA (painted by Shuji) followed by the red seal of the artist. Beautiful bamboo pattern paper mounts, lacquered scroll ends, in perfect condition, excellent painting for display during tea ceremony...
Japanese scroll with 3 mounted paintings done by 3 different artists - a running boar in ink on silk, a carp leaping out of a pond in ink and colors on silk, and a scholarly landscape in ink and colors on paper. Fantastic quality paintings, delicate use of ink washes and colors, each is signed and sealed by the respective artist. Silk mounts, rosewood scroll ends, in excellent condition, superb painting for display during tea ceremony...
Ohara Koson
Two goldfish and lotus plants
Size: O-tanzaku. Approximately 14.75 x 7.5 inches.
Date: Early 20th century.
Reference: AK.21 in Crows, Cranes and Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson (Reigle Newland).
Publisher: Daikokuya.
Signed and sealed by the artist.
"Made in Japan" stamped on back.
Condition: Excellent. Marks in top margin. Slight edge indentation as shown.
Japanese scroll painting in ink and colors on paper depicting a samurai in full armor, a fan in his hand and a banner on his back, standing above a kneeling geisha, a lengthy poem inscribed above. Wonderful quality eccentric work combining Zen painting approach with Otsu-e (folk art paintings from Otsu produced from the 17th century onwards), beautifully captured mood of the scene. Silk brocade mounts, tiny bit of foxing, overall in great condition...
Japanese scroll painting in ink and colors on paper depicting 16 arhat - the original disciples of the historical Buddha - each with his attribute or animal companion. Excellent quality eccentric painting with wonderful half-mad faces, beautiful use of colors. Silk brocade mounts, rosewood scroll ends, in great condition...
Japanese scroll painting in ink and colors on paper depicting a fishing village by a river with blooming irises rising from the water. Excellent quality painting with numerous details including thatched roof hut, drying nets, swimming duck, huts on stilts, fishing boats close and far away. Beautiful silk dragon brocade mounts, bone scroll ends, in perfect condition, comes with inscribed kiriwood box. Signed SOZAN followed by the red seal of the artist, the inside of the box cover is signed and s...
The Size of Cloisonne Dish: 4 11/16" L x 3 7/8" W x 5/16" H. It is beautiful Japanese Cloisonne (Shippo) Dish Set of 3 pcs. Set has three different colors, Red, Green and Blue. Each Dish has beautiful works of cherry blossom flowers with silver with three colors. Each Dish weighs 4 oz. It came with original gift box as well as leaflet of origin of Cloisonne as well as how to use and care. The set is 40 years old fine vintage item. It never been used. Each cloisonne dish in plastic sleeve. Each C...
An early 20thC iridescent MOP carving with stand. There are no cracks but the back near the stand has a very small nick that does not show through the front. Unsigned. 5-1/2" x 5-1/2"