This hand painted Japanese ceramic bowl is an early or mid-20th century product. It is 7 1/8” in diameter and 3” high. It depicts white cherry blossoms and red maple leaves on a milk white crackled background inside and outside. There is a small finger pinch close to the rim. The stamped maker’s mark “Takamine” is near the bottom. It is in great condition.

Sublime Celadon Tea Bowl by the Last Korean Princess, Yi Bangja (1901 - 1989) with the original signed box. The glaze is the same prized celadon color and refined texture as that achieved by 12th century Korean potters. She has expertly created pools of thicker glaze and resulting darker color around the circumference of the rim, foot, and carved raised band. She has highlighted the single subtle carved lotus blossom with the same glaze pooling technique...

Embroidered purses ("bushkiri") are used by the Baluch for carrying and storing valuables and bridal dowry gifts. This purse from Baluchistan measures 20.3 x 32.5 cm when opened, 19.2 x 20 cm when closed, and is dated to the early to mid 20th century. This densely worked purse features intricate repeating geometric patterns and colors worked in a delicate satin stitch, combined with a meticulously worked interlacing stitch on a fine linen ground...

Serving plate. Over a grayish brown stoneware a geometrical design in blue, brown and green glazes, partly with fine crackle. Unsigned, but clay, color and design remind one of Mashiko ware. Diameter 10 ¼ inches, height 2 inches. Japan, 2nd half 20th century. Slight traces of usage (tiny scratches and water stains), otherwise very good condition.

燭台 / LOTUS AND TURTLE

Wood carving hanging candle holder with such unique and rare combined design of lotus and turtle, mid-20th century, Korea, approx. H 32 x W 6.5 x D 9.5cm (12.59 x 2.55 x 3.74in). Expected aged deterioration as is...

PAIR OF MALE AND FEMALE DUCK RICE CAKE MOLDS

Traditional Korean wood carving rice cake molds with geometrical patterns, late 20th century, 11 x 6 x H 12cm (4.33 x 2.36 x 4.72in), 10.5 x 6 x H 12cm (4.13 x 2.36 x 4.72in). Massive weight...

Indian Hindu 18-19th c grey and white marble stone sculpture of a shiva lingam , this piece was temple used . 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...

Reliquary figure carved in the shape of a standing female, with typical coiffe, serene face with scarifications on forehead, conical breasts, hands joined at abdomen level. The statue is resting on a large wood lid, on which it is affixed with soil material. The reliquary box itself is missing. Wood, with partly encrusted dark patina. Africa, Gabon, Punu Peoples. Height: 18 3/4" (47 cm)...

A collection of 8 different porcelain Imari animals. 3 cats, 3 ducks, 2 frogs. Largest 19 cm tall. All with hand painted inscriptions. Frogs hand painted by YaYou Zhen Cang. All in excellent condition. Estimated to be 20th century or earlier. Sold as a collection. Can be viewed in central London.

PILLOWS

Set of two traditional Korean pillows made of wood and such characteristic embroideries of various beauties of nature with some kanji letters ('Happiness' at large one and 'Centenarian' and 'One mind' at small one). Mid 20th century. approx. 12.5 x 19 x H 9cm (4.92 x 7.48 x 3.54in), approx. 14 x 26 x H 10cm (5.51 x 10.23 x 3.93in). Woodchips are contained in small pillow and those sound when shake it...

Highly unusual ovoid flower vase with an art deco decoration of four pairs of Native Americans standing face to face in war dress. Above and below decorative bands of repeating plant motives. Inside cream colored glaze.

Light colored stoneware with pastel colored sgrafitto clay inly. Excellent craftsmanship. Kyoto ware.

Signed on the bottom Gyozan

Japan, late Meiji/Taisho era, 1910s-1920s

H ca 9.25 inches

The Gyozan studio and kiln were in Kyoto...

First edition Japanese shin hanga woodblock print by Shiro Kasamatsu (1898-1991) titled "Tea Ceremony" (Chanoyu) dated " Showa 29" (1954). The seal of the publisher Unsodo, and the seals of the carver Nagashima, and printer Shinmi are in the left margin. The artist's black ink signature and red seal are at the upper right corner of the image. The Unsodo (“Un”) watermark is faintly visible at the lower left margin corner. The paper measures 15 7/8” x 10 3/4” (image: 14 5/16" x 9 1/2")...

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

A very heavy and large bracelet in sterling silver with indian artwork stunning quality torquise and green stones. Tested as 925. sterling silver.

Size: 75 mm. wide and inner diameter is c. 60 mm.

Weight: c. 153 grams!

Condition: Choice and intact.

Ex. Old Danish Collection of Indian jewelry.

Near Eastern Bronze 4 Leg Kohl Makeup bottle, 4 legs with bent feet the body has 4 rings interspersed between the legs the bottles neck having a geometric band decoration . Great condition size h 4.5" by 2.25" wide

Near Eastern Bronze 4 Leg Kohl Makeup bottle, 4 legs with bent feet the body has 4 rings interspersed between the legs the bottles neck having no decoration . Great condition size h 4" by 2.25" wide

Early Indonesian Javanese - Majapahit style bronze Buddhist 4 armed figure sitting on a lotus base the attributes are similar to Chola Hindu sculpture from India. H 3.5" by 2"w. Good condition some erosion and verdigris .

Antique Indonesian Bronze Javanese Standing 4-Arm and 3 face Shiva Statue. Antique statue is dated 16th century - 19th century with heavy green oxidation on the bronze and under the base. Very unique Shiva statue that has 4 arms and 3 faces with a crown like headdress. Approximately 9.5" tall with the base having a diameter of 3.75”.

Rare Japanese Zenibako or coin box used by merchants and shop keepers the coins would be dropped through the hole on the top the front has hand forged iron loops and pulls for locks, no locks included. Wonderful old lacquer finish showing countless years of use. Great as a hole coin box for all the change. Collected in Kyushu Japan in the 1990s. Size 13" by 8" by 9"