In mostly satin stitch and cross stitch in silk thread, this piece measures 45½ x 36½ inches (115.6 x 92.7 cm). Saye goshe are an Uzbek V-shaped fringed hanging used to decorate piles of quilts when they are stored during the day. The blazing colors on this textile depict traditional Uzbek motifs with stylized pomegranate flowers. Still living in yurts, the Lakai Uzbek have perfected the interior decoration of their homes...
Framed Zen Crane Under the Moon Painting by the Famous Korean Jeju Island Monk, Ko Chang Nyul aka Jung Kwang Sunim aka the Mad Monk (1935-2002). The third photo here is from a prominent dealer's "sale" going on right now on Jung Kwang paintings, where you will see the prices are several times higher than mine. This other gallery has been in business for over forty years and has sold to many of the major museums...
Height of Pot: 9½” (24.13 cm) Width of Pot: 6½” (16.51 cm) Height of Warmer:5 ¼” (13.34 cm) Diameter of Warmer: 6¾” (17.15 cm). Song Dynasty styled. Both Qingbai wine pot and its matching warmer are gracefully glazed in the color of greenish jade. The pot has a seated animal atop its cover while the wine warmer is shaped like a blooming lotus-flower. Both pieces boast of their refined workmanship whose history may be dated back to the Song Dynasty (960-1127)...
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A Hong Mu Suanzhi Abacus (suanpan), RuYi brand, the brass plate shows an address and telephone number in Hong Kong. Not certain of where it is made. First half of the 20C as the telephone number is only 5 digits.
Dimensions: 36 x 18 x 2.7
This bare foot fisherman is 8” high (9“ high with base), 2 ¼” wide and 1 1/8” in depth. It is a middle 20th century product. The long bearded fisherman wears an old style coat and pants. His right hand is holding a fish on a string; his left hand is holding a long fishing pole. It is in excellent condition.
Height approximately 16.5 cm. In good condition.
An old Chinese style landscape painting scroll and mounted/ painted in Japan
Rare subject marine netsuke of a swimming tadpole. Superb stylish carving wonderfully capturing the essence of the creature. Beautiful clean piece, eyes are inlaid with solid gold. Signed MHB on inlaid silver plaque - Michael Henry Birch (1926-2008) was one of the best 20th century netsuke carvers. Length 2.34 inches.
A fine openwork Bamboo Flower Basket, Hanakago by Buseki Suigetsu. A slender and elegant bamboo basket for Ikebana Flower Arrangement made with the hexagonal plating technique called: mutsume ami, using thin strips of madake bamboo. Signed on the bottom: Suigetsu, Buseki Suigetsu. It comes with the Otoshi water container. No box. H 46 cm. Condition: Very good, no brakes...
Japanese framed woodblock print by Nakayama Tadashi of a stylized multicolored horse with gold and silver leaf. Signed in pencil, number 23/85.
Dated 1968.
Dimensions: 12" x 17 1/2" H (entire frame) 5 1/4" x 17 1/2" H (mat opening)
An antique Chinese nam gua tray.
Date:Republic Period (1910-1920)
Dimensions: 10.75" X 7.25"
A Beautiful Modern Maki-e Lacquer Kogo, Container for Incense.
The lid and sides are decorated with stylised rocks among waves rendered in low relief with different techniques: kirigane ( small squares of gold foil), fundame (mat gold ground), nashigi (sprinkled gold powder) and shakudo on a kuro roiro shiage (polished black lacquer) background
A beautiful object for tea ceremony!
Inscribed and signed wooden box tomobako.
Size: Diam 7,5 h 2 cm. Showa Period, probably from the 60’s...
A Chinese bamboo brush pot with panels of double-wall pierced decoration and enhanced with gilt calligraphy. size: 7 inches (18 cm) high. condition: very good indeed, no restoration, no breaks. age: Republican period.
Japanese framed woodblock print by Nakayama Tadashi of a stylized horse with gold and silver leaf. Signed in pencil, number 48/85.
Dated 1968.
Dimensions: 12" x 17 1/2" H (entire frame) 5 1/4" x 17 1/2" H (mat opening)
Solid wooden folk art carving of a giant penis. Strapped around it are red and white twisted cotton cords (imenawash) with paper strips (gohei). Penises of this size were donated to Shinto shrines dedicated to fertility, in the hopes of getting pregnant. Or they were carried around during fertility festivals.
Cryptomeria (sugi) wood, red and white cotton, paper
Japan, 20th century
H 24.5 inches (62.2 cm)
Excellent condition
Museum Quality, very well-hand-carved, and painted Mexican wood mask, "Mascara de Diablo con Serpiente" (Devil Mask with Coral Snake). The mask was made in the 1970s by the famous Mexican artist Victoriano Salgado (1920 - 2012) from Uruapan, Michoacan, Mexico.
NOTE: Mexican culture has a rich tradition of using masks in ceremonies, mainly ritual dances. The use of masks dates to 3000 B.C when they were an essential part of expressing the community's beliefs and religion...
Takahashi Shotei (Hiroaki)
Peddler in the Snowy Night
Size: Chuban. Approximately 9.875 x 7.0 inches.
Date: pre-1936.
Artist's seal at lower right.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
No. 509 in 1936 Watanabe catalog. C-29 in Shotei catalog.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.
Old India Juipar Silver (tested silver with acid silver test kit) Enamel Jewel Peacock on Wood Stand
It is 10.1 inches (25.7 cm) tall measured with stand by 6.65 inches (17 m) wide. It is 2.1 Lb.
It has chips at the tail, small bent at the tip of the tail, enamel cracks at tail & rock, missing enamels, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Kiyoshi Saito
Daitoku-Ji Kyoto (C) 1959
Edition: 99/100
Size: 23.5 by 18 inches.
Matte size: 26.125 x 21.75 inches.
Date: 1959.
Self-carved and printed by the artist. (See tag).
Signed and sealed in the image.
Titled, numbered, and dated in pencil.
Condition: Margins heavily foxed. Front image area has minimal foxing. Two bits of tape residue at top back margin.
The temple dates to 1326...
A Chinese figure of a monkey on a rock bed. Modeled resting on one raised knee and holding a peach in his right paw. The fur delicately delineated with pale iron-red fur markings.
Approximate size is 4-1/4" wide by 8" high by 3-1/4" depth.
Condition is very good, no breaks or cracks. Some wear to the enamels
Hongshan jade Bi disk Pig Dragon pendant well carved dragon with 2 large center holes ands a biconically drilled suspension holes . Collected HK 1980s-1990s size 2.25" by 2" very heavy surface wear from use and deposits.
18-19thc Hindu marble temple statue of Brahma, carved in white marble. Size H 11.2" by 6.7"
Neolithic Honshan Dragon Bi disk in Nephrite. The disk is heavy well worn on both sides from use with biconically drilled holes with mineral deposits. Size 2.5" by 2.5" 86 g . Collected HK 1980-1995
Unique Chinese carved rock crystal double carp snuff bottle. This snuff bottle features two carps reaching upwards against a sea wave base. The smaller carp with it's mouth open and the larger carp with a rock crystal stopper in it's mouth. The double carp is a symbol in Chinese mythology for a happy union in marriage.
Age: 19th Century
Size: 2" width by 2" high by 1" depth (without stopper)
Condition: Good overall condition.
Neolithic Hongshan Nephrite Jade Deity Mask Pendant, the face with large eyes and a large snarling nose and tall head piece, the jade is so worn on the back that its almost sharp edges shows extensive wear. The Suspension holes are biconically off set drilled with mineral deposits within. The entire surface is covered in tremolite growth , a wonderful pendant. Size H 2.75" w just under 1" . Collected HK 1980-1995
Hongshan Brown Jade Toggle or figure of a Cicada with extensive mineral deposits and age wear, collected in Hong Kong 1980-1995. Beautiful distressed patina. 2.25" by 1.5"
Hongshan Nephrite Jade Toggle Pendant of a Dragon head in red orange jade with extensive mineral deposits and age wear, collected in Hong Kong 1980-1995. Beautiful distressed patina. 2" by 1.6"
Pair Of Chinese mule liver glazed porcelain statues of recumbent dogs on fitted wooden stands.
Condition: Very good, no chips or cracks
Size: Each dog is approximately 5" long by 4" high by 3" in width. Stands not included in measurements.
Age: Late 19th century to Republic
Large green stoneware model of a standing horse, done in Tang style, covered in a rich crackled green glaze, on an integral rectangular base. The base is unusual having a central piercing & being built up rather than simply flat as in the originals.
Age: Pre 1920
Size: 16-1/2" high by 17" length
Condition: Good overall condition, some small areas of chipping and one corner on the base has a chip. On the upper back of the horse is the remains of a Jian Ding seal.
Hongshan Nephrite Jade Toggle Pendant of a Pregnant Dragon .Fine Hongshan nephrite Dragon 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. 3" by 1"
This is an antique Chinese ink painting of young bamboo in fan form on silk done in shades of black ink with 3 seals in red. This is a lovely rendering, with subtle brush work as well as decisive strong definition.
Size: Approximately 16 cm high by 46 cm long
Condition: This painting is old and exhibits the normal signs of aging. Visible wear and discolouration on the ribs, with some minor foxing throughout. No tears or missing pieces.
Age: Qing Dynasty
Pair of Chinese porcelain plates painted in famille verte enamels with a mountainous coastal landscape, with figures and buildings. Complete with blue, pink & bianco sopra bianco borders. Edges covered in gilt. The backs left bare.
Size: Approximately 9" diameter by 1-1/4" high
Condition: Very good, some very slight fritting on the edges and wear to the gilt.
Neolithic Hongshan Nephrite Jade cicada Insect sculpture pendant .The figure of a cicada insect the jade is well worn with deposits. The entire surface is covered in tremolite growth , a wonderful pendant. Size l 2.75" . Collected HK 1980-1995
Chinese or Japanese Archaistic form Censor with Foo dog Finial , well made and painted with no markings or damage. Size H 11" D 6.5" L 8.5"
Chinese double gourd vase painted in famille rose with a design of plum rose flowers against a cracked ice design in gilt. The top of the vase bordered in a light blue wave border, with the middle in lotus petals with a border base again in light blue and light aubergine. The inside glazed white...
Chinese silk painting done with a scenic view of a village within a mountain setting with a lake in the background with the villagers going about their daily activities. There is calligraphy with a seal in red reading "Lin You Xing". The dating within the calligraphy states that it was painted in the spring season.
Age: 19th century
Size: 36 cm wide by 56 cm long
Condition: In generally good condition...
Chinese antique double gourd Chinese famille rose porcelain vase with a design of prunus flowers on vines on one side and writing on the opposite side in black with multiple seals in red. On the base is a Jurentang mark in iron red.
Size: Approximately 19 cm high
Age: Republic period
Condition: Very good condition, please refer to pictures.
Neolithic Hongshan Nephrite Jade cicada pendant .The figure of a cicada insect the jade is well worn with deposits. The Suspension holes are biconically off set drilled with mineral deposits within. The entire surface is covered in tremolite growth , a wonderful pendant. Size l 2.75" . Collected HK 1980-1995
A Chinese turquoise glazed vase of flattened form with elephant head side handles covered. The glaze is covered in small crackles and pools at the base. The base left unglazed except for a small section. The base is glazed with the exception of the center where it has been left bare. No markings.
Age: Kangxi Period (1662 - 1722)
Condition: Good condition. There are a few base rim nibbles and a couple of very small areas where the glazed has chipped off and attached bac...
Hongshan nephrite Jade Zhulong pig dragon toggle pendant red brown. the pendant has biconically drilled suspension holes with mineral deposits as well as tremolite throughout the piece shows heavy signs wear to the sides due to extended wear. Size 2.2" high 1.4" wide weight 54 G beautiful texture
Antique Chinese archaic style Bronze seal with Foo dog from the estate of a noted archologist. Period unknown but very old. Well cast with some bronze decay. Size 1.25" sq 1.25" h .
DESCRIPTION: A small Navajo rug made of handspun wool in an "Eye Dazzler" pattern of three vibrant, serrated diamonds on a bright red ground, enclosed with a double border of white and black. The Eye Dazzler, so named by early traders because of the intense coloring of the dyes, is a serrated design that was woven in multiple colors of bright aniline dyed yarns in the 1880 - 1890 period. Navajo Eye Dazzler weavings were influenced by the Mexican satillo weavings and the Germantown yarn weavi...
Porcelain dish with Celedon glaze over incised floral decoration. underglazed blue seal on bottom. Size: Diameter of this wonderful Celedon plate is 7
inches. Condition Report: Excellent condition from Republic Period, private collection Rochester Hills, MI.
Unusually large ca.1935 iron tea pot made for the hearth 'irori' in old japanese minka farmhouses. Stamped with the famed Nambu Iron Foundry in Tohoku Northern Japan, the inscription reads, 'Tetsubin Nambu Seido' iron teapot made at the Nambu Foundry. What makes this tea pot special besides the size is the 'arare' (hail) pattern of raised protrusions. Very art deco. 47cm tall x 43cm wide. Ask for shipping quote.
Elegant, large art deco bronze murashi-do vase. Signed on the bottom by Hokusekinin. Richly patinated colors in the classic bronze technique unique to japan of dipping hotly fired bronzes in oils to create this magnificent mosaic. Very rare size and shape; 16" by 16". Ask for shipping quote.
DESCRIPTION: A striking Acoma pottery olla with dramatic traditional graphics in white, black and orange. This greenware olla is skillfully painted in traditional designs including hatched (symbolizing rain), stepped (representing clouds) and curvilinear, with distinctive "heartline" deer figures and bold flowers. These designs speak of water, fertility, the life cycle, the earth and sky, and their interrelationships to each other. The concave bottom is signed, "Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico, Lou...
Chinese enameled porcelain bowl, exterior is decorated in the mille fleur pattern on a gilt ground with three cartouche exhibiting dragons, from Republic Period, bears Chinese seal mark to the base. Size;
Diameter of bow is 7 1/4 inches with height of 3 1/8 inches, in Excellent condition with no imperfections.
Very unusual pair of shinto shrine brass lamps with the imperial family chysanthemum crest. Showa Period c.1930, each lamp has an electrical socket for a bulb. Great condition and can be papered with old washi rice papaer on request if so desired. Great condition. Ask for shipping quote.
Intricately hand carved wood Buddhist prayer necklace depicting the 18 Lohans and Buddha. The 18 Lohans are Deer Sitting, Happy, Raised Bowl, Raised Pagoda, Meditating, Oversea, Elephant Riding, Laughing Lion, Open Heart, Raised Hand, Thinking, Scratched Ear, Calico Bag, Plantain, Long Eyebrow, Doorman, Taming Dragon and Taming Tiger. The hardwood is a yellowish brown similar to huanghuali. Each bead measures a little over 2 inches (5.1 cm) making the necklace 36" long (91.4 cm) with a 2" drop f...
A very rare 5 panel bride’s noren. The bottom of the curtain has a lovely delicate aqua wash. Traditionally the bride would hang this curtain in the doorway for about 2 weeks after she was married to announce that she was a member of the new family and that she has taken her husband’s family crest. There are a few minor age spots in the cream/off white area, but otherwise the curtain is in excellent condition. The main techniques used in this hand loomed silk curtain are sumi e painting...
A pair of Chinese porcelain sancai glazed models of Pheonix with each perched upon a flowering tree trunk. These Chinese porcelain figures of birds are typical of the examples made for export to the West during the latter part of the 19th century or into the 20th century, influenced by Ming pieces with sancai or three color glazes.
Size: Approximately 38 cm high by 11 cm wide
Condition: Generally in very good condition. There is a repaired break on the wing of one of the ...
Netsuke carved by Ryoshu (born in 1912) - one of the best Japanese netsuke carvers of the 20th century, listed on p. 886 of NETSUKE & INRO ARTISTS AND HOW TO READ THEIR SIGNATURES by George Lazarnick. Netsuke represents a kappa hunched protectively over a cucumber. Kappa (translated from Japanese as “river child”) are mythical river goblins with the body of a tortoise, limbs of a frog, and the head of a monkey. There is a hollow on the top of their head, in which is contained a fluid which g...
A set of a tobacco container carved in the form of either two sages or eccentric spirits. The container is carved in the form where the figure is sitting inside a jar while the other is has the distinct eccentric smile seen in images in sages. The piece contains a signature which reads Nissho Age:20th century Size: The container: Height: 3.5" Diameter: 2.1" The figure: Length: 1.75" Width: 1.5" Height: 8"
An pair of antique blue ceramic Vietnamese mini bottles. Found in a ship wreck from the Hoi An Hoard ship with a numbered label. Provenance: Prominent Private Collection from San Diego, CA
Date:12-13th C
Dimensions: 2.75" tall X 1.75" wide
Chinese carved jade snuff bottle, elegant flattened ovoid form, very pale green jade with small dark striations on one side. Brass spoon and fittings with carved coral colored Peking glass top, Republic period.
Size: H: 2.75" x W: .75" x L: 2.25"
Ohara Koson
Two Mallards in Flight in Front of a Full Moon
Size: O-tanzaku. Approximately 14.5 x 7.5 inches.
Date: ca. 1910-1923.
Koson signature and seal
"Made in Japan" stamped on verso.
Publisher: Daikokuya (108)
Reference: K7.1 in Crows, Cranes and Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson (Reigle Newland).
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent. Margin chip upper right corner.
Charming gilt bronze figure of ball player displayed on a wooden pedestal. Figure is balancing ball on one foot with arms by sides. Ball player is wearing traditional cloth garb for game playing, with a unique tattooing on upper legs. Early 20th century.
Dimensions: 7.75" Tall, 3.5" Wide at Base
This ivory carving of ShouXin (God of longevity) accompanied by a young girl is a mid 20th century product. This ShouXin is 5 ½” high, 1 ½” wide and 1 ¼” thick; the young girl is 3” high, 1 ½” wide and 1” thick. The carved wood base with a pine tree design is 1” high, 4 ¼” wide and 2” thick. The carving depicts ShouXin carrying a long carved staff in his left hand; the other hand is holding a RuYi scepter. The young girl standing next to ShouXin is holding two small Ru...
Original woodblock print ONE TREE (GOLD) by Joichi Hoshi (1913-1979) printed in 1978. Excellent crisp print in great condition, superb design, metallic gold highlights to the background, listed as plate 390 in JOICHI HOSHI CATALOGUE OF ALL TREE WOODBLOCK PRINTS published by Kato Gallery in 1988. Black “tree” seal of the artist in lower right corner, titled, signed and dated by the artist in pencil (see detail). A bit of foxing along the margins (see Enlargement 6), the image is not affected....
Beautifully carved sunflowers steeped in a deep crimson lacquer. C. 1945. Brazier initially used as a hand warmer, it would make a lovely flower vase. H:7 1/2" by 12" in diameter. Ask for shipping quote.