Indian Hindu 20th c white marble painted black sculpture of a shiva lingam . A bit of information of this type of sculpture. For a sincere devotee, the Lingam is not merely a block of stone. It is all-radiant - talks to him, raises him above body-consciousness, and helps to communicate with the Lord. Lord Rama worshiped the Shiva Linga at Rameshwaram. Ravana, the learned scholar, worshiped the golden Linga for its mystical powers.Based on the teachings of Swami Sivananda...

Japanese pink Coral carving of a Geisha pink with white streaks. The base is cut to fit though tightly the base the figure is smooth with no rough spots the base is slightly uneven but polished so it should be as made please ask for more images if needed . Size overall 2.75" figure alone is just under 2.5" and weighs 11 G

Japanese Meiji Dynasty lacquered Bronze vase with Dragon wrapped around the body , the dragon very well sculpted and applied . Slight dent to back wear to lacquer from use . The vase has a custom made copper insert to to make the interior smaller for smaller stalked flowers or bouquets . Size 12" high and is signed

Fine Japanese Kutani Urn Lamp with Peacocks and Foo dog handles. Well painted with 2 scenes one with peacocks and foliage the other a group of people with houses. Mounted as a lamp late 19th century urn. nicely mounted and working comes with the harp but no finial. The urn from the top of the wood base to the top of urn is 9" w 5.5" to the top of the harp 18.5"

A large cow hide blanket, similar to a hide displayed at IES Museum, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. At first appearance, one might think this in the style of western Native America rock art or primitive Australian aboriginal art, due to the abstracted human figure and geometric forms. However, the origin is Ethiopia or northeastern Africa. Extreme dimensions are 72" by 64". The age is difficult to determine...

Chinese Republic Floral Painted Poem Vase Signed, well done in perfect condition. Signature by a famous artist. Size H 113/4

Chinese Bronze Gu Vase possibly Ming Dynasty unmarked , cast with zoomorphic and geometric bands, raised fins . Beautiful vase Size d. 3.75 "h 5.9" slight wave to rim.

Japanese Meiji-Taisho Mixed metal Charger signed. The plate with 3 flying cranes over water . Very well sculpted and finished the rim and foot as well as the weight have a feeling of quality construction.The back signed by the artist, size just over 7" diameter.

Vintage circa 1950-1960 KUKRYNIKSY group SOVIET SATIRE PROPAGANDA PRINT. From a trio of Russia's most important graphic artist receiving numerous awards from the Russian state for their work especially in WW11 . She reads the lights o ЗНАКОМАЯ.....

Height: 14.8 cm (5.9 in)
Width: 13.8 cm (5.7 in)
Depth: 11.6 cm (4.7 in)

Quality Chinese bamboo brush pot; depicts Buddha with children amongst cloud effect and birds; fine carving throughout; good condition

A slip inlaid olive drab celadon stoneware pottery pear form bottle vase. Decoration of fish in black inlaid slip over a ground of white slip inlaid punched flowerheads. Possibly Japanese (see Korean legacy wares from provinces in Kyushu [Hizen, Higo, Satsuma] illustrated in Morse) and possibly Korean Joseon era punchong ware. Signed on bottom. Excellent condition...

Chinese Song style clair de lune glaze peach-shaped water pot, moulded with five flying bats around the upper part of the peach-shaped body and two lotus buds in relief issuing from the bottom, applied exterior overall with clair de lune glaze. Interior glazed bluish-white, the base left unglazed. No markings.

Age: Qing Dynasty

Size: 7-1/4" length

Condition: Part of one of the bat wings has been chipped off...

late 19th c Hindu statue of Krishna, carved in white marble with colors , losses as seen. Size 15" by 4.5"

A massive vintage Navaho Indian silversmiths Bracelet set with large torquise stone, c. Mid-20th. cent. USA.

A very heavy and large bracelet in sterling silver with floral indian artwork on the sides and stunning torquise oval stone in the center. Stamped on the back with sterling mark testing as 924. silver. Made by the artist T.N. (stamp)

Size: 73 mm. wide and inner diameter is c. 62 mm. fits all...

This is a INDO MIR HAND WOVEN 30' RUNNER from a Virginia, USA Estate. Condition is EXCELENT ...& hard to find RUNNERS this Long

Chinese export sancai glazed pottery statue of a parrot with red glazed beak perched on a rock.

Age: Mid Qing Dynasty

Size: Approximately 9-¾" high x 3-½" depth x 3-½" wide

Condition: Good, please refer to pictures

Chinese famille rose plate with a central figure of a rooster with other roosters among lotus blooms and other foliage. The underside of this plate has been covered in pewter, leaving the base exposed that shows a six character iron red Guangxu mark. With the addition of pewter, this dish is quite heavy.

Size: Approximately 9-1/4" diameter by 1-1/2" high

Age: Guangxu 1875-1908

Condition: Good condition.

Vintage circa 1950-1960 KUKRYNIKSY group SOVIET SATIRE PROPAGANDA PRINT. From a trio of Russia's most important graphic artist receiving numerous awards from the Russian state for their work especially in WW11 . СТРЕКОЗЕЛ-МНОГОЛЮБЕЦ Эту-чмок! Вторую-чмок! Третью-любит под шумок.....

Height: 3.3 cm (1.6 in)
Width: 5.8 cm (2.6 in)

Japanese ivory okimono of three wise monkeys; signed; circa early 20th century

Wonderful Chinese carved horn figure of Shoulao; standing in long robes and holding a staff with double hours, a crane by his side. Height of this fine carving is 7 inches. Condition Report: Great condition.

A beautiful Chinese famille rose porcelain buddha with five boys in excellent condition ： H20.5cm $485

Han Dynasty style Funerary Model of a Ram , well modeled missing an ear but otherwise in great condition with original painted decoration . This piece came from Wichita Auctioneers listed as Han we cannot confirm the period . Size 12.5 by 15" long

This is an exquisite haori. Jackets of this quality, condition, and subject matter are getting increasingly hard to find. Made habutae silk a with brocaded or woven lining, it can be worn or displayed with either side facing outward. The outside is solid black with 5 mons (family crests) and includes the artist signature which appears on the front lower right panel. The inside back panel’s weaving includes the use of gold, silver, and copper-gold metallic lacquered threads...

Chinese Ming Style Brown Glazed Foo Dog Candle Stick, well used with oil debris. The piece has a slight chip to the lip size H 8.75" by 6". From Chait Auction House in BH CA

DESCRIPTION: An antique hand-painted ceremonial drum with vivid motifs of large flowers with curling green tendrils against a red ground. Both ends of the drum are covered in animal hide and secured with round-headed metal studs. This highly decorative drum makes a perfect little end table, or adds a touch of exotic to any décor. Very good condition with minor rubbing in spots. DIMENSIONS: 16 5/8” high (42.2 cm) x 15 5/8” diameter (39.6 cm).

Nice collection of 6 vintage Seminole dolls, all early to mid 20th century, most with patchwork clothing, beads, and bright colors, all with classic hair styles. Two are earlier, made without any rickrack and are done with old calico fabric. The largest is 12 1/2", others measuring 10", 9 1/2", 9", 7 1/2", and the smallest at 4 1/4". Bodies made of palm material and are handsewn, the clothing is mostly machine stitched, some dolls have rickrack decoration. Sold as a collection only.

Juban (under kimono) made of hand-spun cotton with shibori design, dyed with vegetable indigo. The shibori technique of the top part is Te-Kumo Shibori (Hand-bound Spiderweb) and the lower part is Kanoko shibori (Bound Dots) and Boshi shibori (Capped Motifs) with mum design, which is dyed in Akita prefecture. Cotton cloth inside is also hand-spun and vegetable indigo dye. In good condition except for mending in the back (the last image). The first half of the 20th century. 121cm x 130cm

Chinese carved greenish jade miniature ruyi scepter; with blossoming tree design in relief, a bat and tree on the head, probably from early to mid 20th century. Size; length of scepter is 8 inches with no condition concerns.

This is Kazri-Mino of an vintage folk handicraft used in the Tohoku district. This is made of the epidermis of the tree of Shina and the seaweed which were completely dried. As for this, the decoration around the neck is made in Koyori-Paper. This is an item of the 20th century. This does not have stain damage. Size 127cm x 44cm (50 "x 17.3")

Unique late Taisho Period C. 1925 bamboo flower basket with root handle. The bamboo inserts perpendicular to the ami weave creates a stunning elegant effect. Excellent condition. Ask for shipping quote.

Fine Japanese carved rosewood netsuke figure., depicting a hand holding a monkey, signed Hashi, early 20th century period. Size; Height of carving is 1 7/8 inches. Condition Report, Excellent condition.

An original color woodblock print in the oban size by the Japanese Sosaku Hanga artist Kiyoshi Saito (1907 - 1997). Unlimited, dating from the 1960's. Hand signed in white ink and sealed. Condition: fine, very good impression and color. Dimension: image: 25.9 cm x 38.6 cm, paper: 29.3 cm x 43.8 cm.

An original color woodblock print in the oban size by the Japanese Sosaku Hanga artist Kiyoshi Saito (1907 - 1997). Unlimited, dating from the 1960's. Hand signed in black ink and sealed. Condition: fine, very good impression and color. Dimension: image: 26 cm x 38.7 cm, paper: 29.3 cm x 43.7 cm.

Beautiful example of SHowa Period C.1935 Japanese bronze craftsmanship. Two cranes in relief are flying in front of a Mt. Fuji also in relief against a patinated murashido mixed color finish. Great condition. With original paulownia wood box. 35cm tall and 8cm in diameter with wood stand. Ask for shipping quote.

Unusual green striped overglaze on a tsubo jar. Usually found on shochu sake or soy jars from Shigaraki, a famed pottery area outside of Kyoto. Signed by jinpuku. 15" tall and 12" in diameter. great condition. ask for shipping quote from california warehouse.

MINHWA, ROOSTER

Korean folk painting (ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minhwa) on handmade traditional Korean paper, attached with an aluminum frame with acrylic board, originally from mid 20th century, approx. 35 x 42.5 x 2.5 cm (13.77 x 16.73 x 0.98in), as the talisman against evil spirit displayed at house entrance in New Year as a traditional Korean customs.


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MINHWA, DOG

Korean folk painting (ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minhwa) on handmade traditional Korean paper, attached with an aluminum frame with acrylic board, originally from mid 20th century, approx. 35 x 42.5 x 2.5 cm (13.77 x 16.73 x 0.98in), as the talisman especially against the evil spirit who lives in the northwest or the time zone between 19-21 PM displayed at house entrance in New Year as a traditional Korean customs.


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This is a full set of quality Karuta game cards, traditionally played on New Year's day in Japan. It consists of 100 famous Waka poems from the Heian Period selected by FUJIWARA no Teike later in the 13th century. These poems are called Ogura Hyakunin (100 people) Isshu (one neck or head). The life and history of the old time is passed on to the new generations over the years through the beautiful waka poems in the karuta (origin "carta", Portuguese card) game.

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A hardcover folio containing 40 lithographs after woodcuts by Modern Chinese Artists like Li Hua (1907-94), Niu Wen (1922-2009), Shi Lu (1919-1982) and so on. Published and printed in 1956 by the "Foreign Language Press" in Beijing, first edition. An interesting time document, complete. Dimension: 35.5 cm x 26.5 cm. Condition: little wear to folio, plates fine and clean. Complete list of artists: LI CHUN, NIU WEN, KU YUAN, SHIH LU, CHIANG PING, CHU MING-KANG, LI SHAO-YEN, LI PING_FAN, LI HUAN-MI...

LARGE NESTING BOXES

Lovely and profound set of large three nested wooden box pasted with paper with such aesthetic design of withered coloring reminded of ‘Obangsaek’ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obangsaek). Early-Mid 20th century, Korea. More powerful appearance when piled up. Some expected damage due to aging as seen, but still solid make as is.

L: 53.5 x 34 x 17cm (21.06 x 13.38 x 6.69in)
M: 50 x 31 x 12cm (19.68 x 12.20 x 4.72in)
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A very large and impressive plaque for a bracelet of belt, with loops on the back and set with a huge torquise stone within a frame of 23 smaller torquise stones. Lovely silver work, c. mid 20th. century USA, Navaho Tribe artist. No stamps but testet as 925 sterling silver.

Size: 10,1 cm. tall and 7,4 cm. wide. The large central torquise is 6 cm. long.

Weight: 164,4 grams!

Condition: Choice and intact.

Ex. Old Danish Collection of Indian jewelry. ...

A large vintage Navaho Indian silversmiths Bracelet, made c. Mid-20th. cent. USA.

High quality work with leafs and scrolls in 12 carat gold and the eagle at the front in solid silver.

Stamped on the back with sterling 925 mark silver and 12 carat gold mark. Made by the artist P.A. (stamp)

Size: c.70 mm. wide and inner diameter is c. 60 mm.

Weight: 55 grams.

Condition: Choice and intact.

Ex. Old Danish Collection of Indian jew...

Extremely beautiful Chinese scroll by artist Yuan Feng Zhau of a robed scholar seated in a grassy field next to a flat boulder, studying. The rising moon can be seen in the background, hanging above a small cliff with branches with beautiful blossoming flowers curled around it. The brush strokes and colors used give a sense of serenity. It is signed and stamped in the corner. 20th century Size: 58.5" height, 18.5" width

Kaoru Kawano
Camellia (G) (Tsubaki)
Date: 1950
Size: Double oban. 23.75 x 18 inches.
Edition: 46/200.
Self-carved by Kawano.
Sealed by the artist at lower right.
Signed, titled, and numbered at lower margin.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: The thick paper has some thinner areas on the back from removal from backing. Slight toning line in margin.

Indina Banarasi silk brocade saree (sari) with extensive gold zari woven through out. Lovely deep gold brocade leaves designs on deep blue ground.

Age: First quarter of 20th century

Dimensions: 41" wide x 192" long approx

Colon figure, Lobi, Burkina Faso. H. 43 cm. Excellent wear and patina. Mid 20th century. Ex Pierre Taliercio, France.

Takahashi Shotei
Evening After a Long Journey
Date: Pre- or post- 1923 earthquake not known.
Size: Approximately 7.25 x 4.825 inches.
Shotei's Rakutei seal at left.
Reference: S-130 in Shotei catalog.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Rough bottom margin. Dash mark left sky. Pencil note on back.

Helmet "ngontang" mask with four faces of circular form and a top of cross form. Wood with white and black pigments. Old collection mark inside. Africa, Gabon, Fang ethnic group. Height: 19.5 cm. Diameter: 15.5 cm. The mask is nicely mounted on a custom stand. Abrasion, otherwise good condition. Provenance: French provincial auction sale.

Made of brass and iron. H. 26 cm. Provenance: W. Häusler, Thurgau, Switzerland, collected in Nigeria in the 1960’s, Hammer Auktionrn, Basel, Switzerland.

A beautiful two pieces huge vintage Chinese red wood plate stand in excellent condition. H:64cm $475

This is a contemporary, excellently carved carved polychrome netsuke depicting a standing Jurojin, one of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune, who is known as the god of longevity. He holds a staff with a sutra hanging from it on his right hand, and a fan on his left hand. Intricate detail and colors characterize this wonderful miniature sculpture carved by Akihiro Zusuki, a netsuke artist currently living in Hokkaido, Japan. He is known for making extremely original designs using classical elemen...

Wild, art deco mizusashi ceramic tea utensil from the famed Hagi kiln area. 10" tall by 5 1/2" in diameter. Ask for shipping quote.

Early 19th c Indian architectural bracket, hand carved in teak wood from a palace or temple structure . The bracket has vine like designs as well as a bird . Good condition size mounted H 24" w 5" D 3"

An early 20th century cloisonne obidome with a vibrant color floral design that can be worn as a pendant. Size: H. 4cm. W. 4.5cm. Condition: No repairs.

Gelede mask - Yoruba - Ohori - Benin. H. 25 cm. Mid 20th century. Guy van Rijn archive ao-0110592-001. Ex coll. Ursula Voorhuis (1932-2021).

Baule maternity, Côte d’Ivoire. Made for sale by a traditional Baule carver in the 1920’s-30’s. According to Guy van Rijn there were two workshops in those days, where traditional Baule carvers produced objects for commercial purposes. H. 44 cm. Left hand missing, right arm repaired. Ex Dutch private collection, ex Srdjan Sremac, The Hague.

Gyosui Suzuki
Two Egrets (Herons) Among Flowers with Moon
Date: 1930s.
Print size: Approximately 9.5 x 5 inches.
Publisher: Nishinomiya Yosaku (Stamp on verso).
Artist's seal lower left.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Back top edge has paper residue. Very light crease upper left (photo).
Note: Very rare. We could find no other example of this design.

Japanese woodblock print by Kotozuka Eiichi, oban yoke-e, ¡±Snow Scene in Kyoto,¡± published by Uchida, ca. 1950. Early edition, slightly toned on verso, good impression, color and condition. Original folio.

Chinese natural Hetian jade pendant, in form of a carved ruyi crane. Size; Measurements are 51 x 35 x 15 (mm) or 2.01 x 1.38 x 0.59 inches and it weights 0.06 lbs/26 grams, in very good condition. Introduction; Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Hetian jade, a nephrite jade, is regarded as the only true jade in ancient China until Burmese jadeite becomes popular in late Qing Dynasty. The hardness of the Hetian jade is between 6 to 6.5 and density is between 2.96 to 3.17. Most of the nephrite jade i...

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892)
In the Moonlight Under the Trees a Beautiful Woman Comes (Getsumei Rinka Bijin Majiru)
No. 59 from the series "One Hundred Aspects of the Moon"
Date: 1888
Size: Oban. Approximately 14.5 x 10 inches.
Signed and sealed by the artist.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Publisher: Akiyama Buemon.
Carver: Yamamoto.
Condition: Some spots and creasing.
"The elegantly dressed Chinese woman represents the spirit of the plum ...