Silk kimono decorated in yuzen technique with design of flowering stalks. Bamboo, cherry blossom and marigold. On the stalks small beetles crawl up. Outlines of flowers in silver. Inside partly lined with red silk. Japan, Showa period, mid 20th century.
Length 66 in. (168 cm), sleeve to sleeve 49 ½ in. (126 cm).
Few light stains, one torn seam at sleeve (ca. 2 in.), one small moth hole in seam of other sleeve, otherwise good condition.

Obi (sash) with design on both sides. One side taupe colored silk embroidered in brown, murasaki, pink, green and blue with a design of bamboo leaves and matsukawabishi. The other side decorated in silver and some colored silk on murasaki colored silk with an intricate design of a river bank with stone barricades, containers and vegetation: bamboo, pine, chrysanthemums and momiji. The end of the obi marked with two strokes of gold thread. Japan, early Showa period.
Length 151 ¾ in...

The carved rock crystal incense holder is 2 ¼ inches high, 3 ¼ inches long and 1 ¼ inches thick. It depicts a foo lion playing with a large globe. The incense holder is a 1980’s product and is in excellent condition.

This is a traditional old style Chinese doodoo which is worn buttoned to the front of a womans shirt. It is made of black cotton fabric and embroidered with silk thread using a satin stitch. The motif is typical Miao...birds and flowers. It is in good condition appears slightly faded. This piece measures approx 11" X 11" and would look very nice framed. Age approx 65 yrs old

DESCRIPTION: A very elegant and complete porcelain Noritake dinnerware set for twelve in the Camillia pattern, having intricate hand painted gilt designs with medallions and floral swags against white porcelain. The set includes twelve dinner plates, luncheon plates, large and small bowls, salad plates, and cups and saucers. Serving pieces include a creamer, sugar, gravy boat, covered tureen, two vegetable dishes and a platter...

This is an OUTSTANDING CARVING .....a WHITE JADE BOULDER of the TAOIST God Of LONGEVITY GOD: SHOU LAO. Some Lavender as well found with the WHITE JADE. Size 4" X 2 1/4" X 7/8" all approx

A fine quality Chinese carved and coloured bone scrimshaw brooch in an ornate filigree gilt silver setting c1920s-30s. This 1-1/2" x 1-1/4" pin has a safety catch and it is marked MADE IN CHINA SILVER; the scene is of flying birds with flowers and branches...

This is a SAKE BOTTLE OF JAPANESE BIZEN WARE. It was made around 40 years ago. Very good condition (please see photos). Diameter: 2.9". Height: 5.5". Weight with box: 17.50 oz (500 grs). Bizen Pottery is one of the six famous ancient medieval pottery styles in Japan. It is also known as "Imbe Pottery" based on the name of the area. The brownish surface produced by the combination of clay and fire...

Japanese 20th century wooden carving OKIMONO of KANZAN, a hermit, carrying his signature rolled hand scroll in his right hand and pointing up with his left. Kanzan means "cold mountain" so he is sometimes called the recluse of cold mountain. He was a recluse in the Taoist tradition. He is almost always associated with JITTOKU and the two of the were suppose to have spoken in gibberish to each other...

This is a vibrant and beautiful Japanese uchikake (wedding gown) design by Yumi Katsura, a top bridal ware designer from Japan. Her name and ‘Japon’ are woven on a large black square located on the lower part of the center edge. After graduating from college, Yumi Katsura studied in France and in 1964, she opened the first bridal ware rental shop in Japan...

Japanese 20th Century cylindrical vase by Living National Treasure KANAMORI EIICHI (1908-2001). KANAMORI was recognized for his metal inlay work and was considered to be the very best at this craft. The vase has a simple yet elegant design of a single tulip outlined in inlaid silver. The tulip is done in a rusty red color. The vase stands 9 7/8" tall by 3 5/16" wide at the top rim. The vase is signed EIICHI SAKU on the bottom. Comes with TOMOBAKO, original artist signed wooden storage box.

This is an Unusual CHINESE DRAGON VASE with 2 Dragons entwined. Size is 20" tall. Sold As Is As Found ca. 1950

A large Chinese export silver Good Fortune brooch circa 1900. This pin measures 2-1/2" across; it has a c-clasp and it is unmarked (but has been tested as high grade silver). This item is in excellent antique condition with no scrapes, dents, monograms, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use...

Japanese 20th century large porcelain vase by FUJII SHUMEI. The large bulbous form is decorated in a beautifully detailed mountain landscape with many trees. Signed SHUMEI on bottom. FUJII SHUMEI is a famous porcelain artist who exhibits at the prestigious annual NITTEN show in Japan. No storage box. The vase measures 12 1/2" tall and has a 11" diameter.

This is a Pair of STERLING 950 MT. FUJI FIGURAL SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS. This Pair from JAPAN has scenes of a Stream, Pagoda and a Village on the Pepper Shaker; the Salt Shaker has Foliage and Mountains. The size is 3 3/8" X 1 3/8" X 7/8" across at the Base. Note the Panels that Slide Open & Closed on the bottom. In EXCELLENT Condition date this pair ca. 1925- 1950. Very desirable pair of 950 Japan Figural S & P's

This Nippon biscuit jar / cookie jar is circa 1890-1921. The green mark #91 is under glaze.

There are no chips, no cracks, no hairlines and no repairs to this item. This is in excellent condition except for the overall crazing.

Japanese 20th Century porcelain vase. Made by artist, ITO SUIKO. ITO SUIKO is the art name, or GO of ITO YOSHIHARU 1894-1980. Born in Kyoto, Japan, ITO SUIKO studied ceramics under ITO TOZAN I and ITO TOZAN II. He first showed at the TEITEN in 1929 and established his own kiln in the GOJOZAKA area of Kyoto in 1931. In 1964 he became a judge for the prestigious NITTEN show, held annually in Japan. Stamp of artist, SUIKO, lightly stamped into bottom of vase...

This is a 19TH or EARLY 20TH CENTURY CHINESE FAMILLE VERTE VASE from an east Coast Estate. Traditional Kang Hsi designns. SIZE is 11.5" tall & the Condition is EXCELLENT