Mixed lot of lovely ungraded undyed coral polished branches of angel skin, pink and red coral etc. I acquired these in a Hong Kong Auction from a jewelry factory going out of business. 96 grams and 130 pieces. See last enlargement for scale metric scale. Free shipping via Hong Kong Registered Mail. Some have holes but most don’t.
Boro sodenashsi (vest) made of cotton stripes for outside and hand-spun and vegetable indigo dye cotton inside. It has 2 layers indigo cloth with sashiko and 3 layers with stripes parts. The first half of the 20th century from Tohoku district. Shoulder W:36cm, Hem W:53cm, L:69cm
1930's Chinese Famille Rose Turquoise Glaze Porcelain Dragon Scholar Brush Pot Marked
It is 4.1 inches (10.5 cm) tall by 6.9 inches (17.5 cm) wide. It weight 2.3 Lb.
It has minor loss of paint and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Pair of 1930's Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Gourd Vase
They are 7.8 inches (20 cm) tall by 5 inches (12.7 cm) wide. The total weights is 3.5 Lb.
They have cut marks at the rim and minor missing enamels and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Chinese / Korean 24K Yellow Gold Filigree Ornament Necklace with Phoenix
The overall length is 19.1 inches (48.6 cm). The pendant is 1.33 inches (3.4 cm) diameter by 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick. The total weight is 23.1 gram.
It has mild bent at the side, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Hiroshi Yoshida
Tansui (Danshui, China)
Date: 1941.
Print size: Chuban. 10.625 x 8 inches.
Brush signed and sealed in the image. Titled and signed in pencil in lower margin.
Jizuri seal at upper left margin indicating a first edition self-printed by the artist.
Publisher: Hiroshi Yoshida
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Reference: Abe catalog #244.
Condition: Some toning and fading. Tape at top back margin.
Hiroshi Yoshida
Chion-in Temple Gate
Series: Eight Scenes of Cherry Blossoms.
Date: 1935.
Print size: Oban. 16 x 10.75 inches.
Brush signed and sealed in the image. Titled and signed in pencil in lower margin.
Jizuri seal at upper left margin indicating a first edition self-printed by the artist.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Publisher: Hiroshi Yoshida
Reference: Abe catalog #194.
Condition: Two short scratches in stairs (see photo)...
Wonderfully carved wooden Lanna Tiger, the hole in the mouth means this could be worn as amulet or placed on an altar. On the bottom is a lightly incised spiral glyph underneath the base indicate this was meant to be protect the owner. Bear in mind that amulets are very popular in Thailand and most are mass produced in either as terra cotta tablet or cast in metal- this is a one of a kind piece. H: 7.5cm/3in and W: 4.8cm/1.9in.
しゃもじ / THREE LARGE RICE PADDLES
Wood, early-mid 20th century, Korea, approx...
Kiyoshi Saito
Siamese Cat (2) (Early Cat)
Date: ca. 1940s-50s.
Paper size: Approximately 23.675 x 18 inches.
Image size: Approximately 19 x 14 inches.
Sealed but not signed.
Self-published by the artist.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Laid down to board. Wrinkling. Stain at lower margin.
Note: In the last image, I show this print paired with another cat (our Saito 026)...
Kiyoshi Saito
Siamese Cat
Date: ca. 1940s-50s.
Paper size: Approximately 23.675 x 18 inches.
Image size: Approximately 19 x 14 inches.
Sealed but not signed.
Self-published by the artist.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Laid down to board. Light wrinkling.
Note: In the last image, I show this print paired with another cat (our Saito 025). These cats also appear together in another Saito design known as "Cats".
Rare bag for back pack made of plant, possibly "suge" (Carex) but not 100% sure. It is hand-knitted with very skillful technique. Used by a mountain worker. In excellent condition. 20th century. L:38cm W:27cm
A modern, openwork bamboo flower basket, Hanakago, by Chikuhosai, made with the hexagonal plating technique called “kikko sugashi ami” using very thin strips of madake bamboo. Made in an elongated gourd-shape with a tall handle.
Signed on the bottom “ CHIKUHOSAI ZO
“ (made by Chikuhosai).
It comes with the original, lacquered bamboo insert for flowers. From 1960-70’s.
Measurement: H. 53,5 cm Ø 16 cm.
Rare and unusual Iban pottery pattern paddle carved from durable Iron Wood (Belian wood), circa 19th century. The pattern on this would be pressed into unfired clay pots to give it this design by the Iban people of Sarawak. This technique has been used since Neolithic times predating the pottery wheel, where pots were made by coiling “ropes” of clay into a shape and then using the paddle to press the coils together to make a shape...
Unusual vintage Chinese soapstone brush rest for a scholar’s desk carved in a form of a Chinese boy resting on his knees, the front part of his body leaning on a huge ball. Nice face, beautiful patina, great feel of age to the piece. Length 3 inches.
1930's Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Panel Wood Frame with Figure & Calligraphy
It is 30.1 inches (76.5 cm) long by 10.9 inches (27.8 cm) wide. It is 3.6 Lb.
The porcelain plaques have dark spots, skip glaze and surface wears and scratches. The wood frame has chips and surface wears (as seen in the photos).
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1930's Chinese Silver Filigree Hediao Nut Carved Beads Bracelet
It is 7.2 inches (18.3 cm) in inner circumference by 2.35 inches (6 cm) in inner diameter and 0.9 inch (2.3 cm) wide. It is 23.7 gram.
It is tarnished and has small chips at the hediao beads and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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子供用靴下 / TRADITIONAL CHILDREN'S SOCKS
Embroidered with thin quilt and attached with pom-pom at toes, as the traditional Korean children's costume for Happy 1st birthday celebration, early-mid 20th century, approx. W 10-10.5 x L 17cm (3.93-4.13 x 6.69in) each.
Stained due to aging as is. Acrylic frame is not attached...
鉄の高下駄 / TALL IRON CLOG
Single piece of tall iron clog for goby fishing at the shallows, 1960s, Japan, approx. H 43 x 29 x 24cm (16.92 x 11.41 x 9.44in)
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GANGI
Japanese folk wooden constraction tool to pat and even out the traditional thatched roof, 1960s, Kyoto, approx. 21 x 16 x 7cm (8.26 x 6.29 x 2.75in)
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A large bag made of taima (hemp) which was used for cocoons. The first half of the 20th century when the Japanese silk industry was most prosperous. This bag might have been used at the silk-raising farmers. Many mending stitches and a few patches. L:109cm, W:81cm
1930's Japanese Satsuma Vase with flower Marked " Kinkozan Zo"
It is 12 inches (30.5 cm) tall by 6.1 inches (15.5 cm) wide. It is 2.5 Lb.
It has minor stains, hairline cracks, and surface wears (as seen in the photos).
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1930's Chinese Silver Enamel Box Marked
It is 1.67 inches (4.25 cm) tall by 2.2 inches (5.6 cm) wide. It is 40.4 gram.
It is tarnished and has dent, bent at the inner rim, loss enamel, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A pair silver goblets with floral decoration, in its original silk box with glass front and handle. Foot marked with Chinese characters. Condition: silk faded, maybe top of the box's front missing, back of box with scribbling. Dimension goblet: c. 9.3 cm high, weight together: 73 g, box: c. 15.3 x 13.3 x 5.3 cm.
A vintage Japanese Isho Biraki (stacking clothing chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia) and Kaki (Persimmon) woods. All original hardware including the Warabite handles. Upper section features two sliding doors, two drawers and a hinged door all providing space for organizing small items. The center section has two hinged doors that open to four removable Kimono trays where lighter clothes or linens can be stored. The bottom section has two large drawers for additional spacious storage. The secti...
A vintage Japanese Isho Tansu (Kimono chest) in 3 section made entirely of Kiri (Paulownia) wood with Kaki (Persimmon) wood accents. All original bronze and other metal hardware. Beautiful lacquer decorative plates adorn the sliding doors with a pair of flying cranes, woven baskets and bamboo trees. Behind the doors lie three small drawers and a split level shelf. The center section and bottom section each have three drawers with spacious storage each. Constructed using straight dovetail joi...
A mid century 3 section Isho Biraki Tansu (Kimono chest with hinged doors) made of Kiri (Paulownia) and Kaki (Persimmon) woods. All original bronze hardware. Top section features four sliding doors which open to a split lever shelf and two small drawers. Below this are 3 side by side drawers. The center section has two hinged doors that open to reveal 4 removable Kimono trays while the bottom section has two large drawers. The sections can be separated for use in different rooms of a house. ...
Chinese Republic period Yixing stoneware tripod censer with compressed globular form body and upright handles on two sides decorated in relief around the circumference with two four-clawed dragons chasing a pearl encircled with circular form shou characters. A pair of bats chasing a similar flaming pearl is on the back. A ruyi border encircles the top shoulder below an upright neck. The three cabriole legs extend from animal head masks. A square four-character incised mark reading “Fan Fu Chou...
1950's Chinese Enamel Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl with Flower
It is 1.7 inches (4.5 cm) tall by 7.8 inches (20 cm) wide. It is 1.4 Lb.
It has rubbing of paint, dark spots and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Old (1930's) Japanese Bronze Mixed Metal Inlaid Vase Marked Nogawa
It is 9.4 inches (24 cm) tall by 2 inches (5.3 cm) wide. It is 1.8 Lb.
It is tarnished and has rust, loss of gilding, cut marks, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Japanese Wooden Box, 2 sections, 16" high, 14" wide, 7" high for each section, "Kanji" written in front, and "Kutani" Kanji was written on the side. The condition is old and good.
Depicting a female spouse figure ‘Blolo Bla’. H. 13 cm.
first half of the 20th century. Great age wear and patina.
Ex coll. Maine Durieu, Paris.
The Baule believe a person is married to both an earthly and a spirit spouse. This sculpture honored its owner’s spirit partner to bring peace, luck, and money. Scarifications on her face and body individualized and enhanced her idealized beauty. The figure stood in the owner’s bedroom where, once a week, he slept alone so they could be...
Wood covered with sheat metal. H. 30 cm. Mid 20th century. One horn repaired.
special price: from € 750 for € 300
Anthropomorpic female figure. Probably used as a headdress. H. 48 cm. Mid 20th century.
Provenance:
Kathy van der Pas en Steven van de Raadt, 1998,
Otto Schaap, Amsterdam,
De Zwaan, Amsterdam, 2020.
Caryatid stool with a sitting female figure. Hardwood, h. 26 cm, diameter 23 cm. First half of the 20th century.
minor repair to one leg. The earrings have been replaced.
Provenance:
Donald Taitt, Paris,
Aponem Auction, 2019,
J.M. Desaive, Herve, Belgium
Woman's short cotton kimono (hanten) with stripes which is handwoven and vegetable indigo dye. It was worn for everyday kimono or noragi, however, it is in excellent condition. The sucnd half of the 20th century. 120cm x 80cm
Old Chinese Natural Honey Amber Carved 113 Beads Necklace
It is 53 inches (134.6 cm) in circumference by 26.15 inches (66.5 cm) long. The beads range from 8.7 mm to 12.3 mm wide. It is 97.5 gram.
Some beads have flea bite chips, inclusions, cracks, and surface wars and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A late 19th to early 20th century Montol figure with a great provenance. This hardwood female figure stands 35,5 cm tall. A very strong figure with possible influence from the Goemai, Chamba or Mumuye.
Provenance:
Collected in 1967-68 by Daniel Mato, former curator at the Detroit Institute of Arts, Professor Emeritus at the University of Calgary, department of art history.
Amyas Naegele, New York, ca. 2002.
Robert Beckman, Henderson, Nevada.
Srdjan Sremac, The Hague.
Exhibited ...
Benue Plateau, mid 20th century. H. 40 cm.
Ex Robert van der Heijden, Amsterdam.
Ex Zemanek-Münster, Würzburg, March 2014.
The Djompre are a small ethnic group with their homeland in the Benue Plateau State in northern Nigeria. They call themselves Kutep or Kutev, the denomination Djombre - which means cannibals - has probably been given to them by the neighbouring Chamba.
Old (1960's) Chinese Famille Rose Plaque with Figurine
It is 15.7 inches (40 cm) long by 10.5 inches (26.7 cm) wide. It is 3.5 Lb.
It has minor rubbing of paint and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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1950's Chinese Gilt Cloisonne Enamel Box with Peach and Bat
It is 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) tall by 9 inches (23 cm) wide. It is 4.4 lb.
It has missing enamels and enamel cracks, rubbing of gilding, bent metal rims, oxidation, enamel pitting, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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1930's Japanese Hand Painted Enamel on Porcelain Vase with Cherry Blossom Marked
It is 10.25 inches (26.1 cm) tall by 3.75 inches (9.6 cm) wide. It is 1.7 Lb.
It has rubbing of gold and paint, stains, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Classic Nephrite Cong. This is oldest Chinese form still used in its art today. The earliest examples were from the Liangzhu Culture circa 3400 BCE. It’s theorized that the square outer shape represented the while the inner round shape represented the Heavens. Nice nephrite jade - very smooth and tactile may be used as a toggle or scholar’s contemplation piece. H: 5.7cm/2.3in and W: 2.7/1.1. 72 grams.
An antique Japanese Ikebana basket in a cylindrical form woven in a herringbone pattern. 6 vertical bamboo supports with flared feet connected with a lucky turtle weave at the base and a woven coin half the way up the side. The turtle would represent longevity and the coins would symbolize prosperity. With a star crossed base and two ring handles.
Age: Early Showa Period (1930's)
Dimensions: 9" Diameter by 18" High
An antique Japanese bronze Koi (carp) fountain. Depicting a carp breaching the water surface as it attempts to swim up a waterfall. The casting symbolizes true perseverance and tenacity in achieving ones personal goals. Fine details show on the fins, the scales, the barbels and sun-like designs just above the gills.
Age: Taisho Period (1920's)
Dimensions: 11" Wide by 15 1/4" High by 7" Deep
Chinese 18K Gold Jadeite Carved Bracelet Marked
It is 5.7 inches (14.5 cm) in length by 0.34 inch (0.86 cm) wide. It weighs 7.67 gram.
It has surface wears and inclusions (as seen in the photos).
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Set of 6 (1930's) Chinese Solid Silver Dragon Tea Tray Marked
They are 8.7 inches (13.2 cm) wide. Total weight is 147 gram.
They are tarnished and have surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Old Chinese Jun Kiln Glazed Purple Splashed Porcelain Vase
It is 12.6 inches (32 cm) tall and 5.2 inches (13.2 cm) wide. It is 2.3 Lb.
It has glaze crazing, slightly wobble base and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A contemporary Japanese burl hardwood stand designed in a sculptural asymmetric form. Makes a beautiful and elegant side table or table butler.
Age: Early 20th Century
Dimensions: 18" Wide by 28" High by 19" Deep
Old Chinese Celadon Famille Rose Porcelain Square Vase
It is 8.9 inches (22.5 cm) tall and 3.9 inches (10 cm) wide. It is 2.75 Lb.
It has manufacture imperfection of firing dark spots, skip glazes, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Mask with black soot patina whose edges of the mouth and eyes are enhanced with red and also white for the eyes only. The tip of the nose shows a much higher wear patina than the other areas of the mask. The inside of the mask also shows a very nice shiny black indicating important signs of use. This mask shows all the features of a joker mask, possibly from kami people (untouchable cast), North central region of Nepal H 27cm , mid 20th century
Old tribal mask from the North West of Nepal, Humla district, we can see several old shreds of hairy skin (possibly from goat?) fixed on the forehead and the chin as well as important vestiges of hair fixed with glue around the mouth. The teeth have been sculpted in a very realistic, important black soot patina. H 25 cm, important age from the beginning to the middle of the 20th century
Pair Japanese Kutani signed Porcelain Fuchin, Scroll Weight, 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" wide for weight, 9" high maximum height, with gold yellow color Tassel, the condition is good.
A fine, vintage necklace of natural and graduate Italian red coral beads. Largest central bead diameter 12 mm. smallest 4 mm. Clasp: 14K gold marked with goldsmith EKJ and a large Coral Cabochon: 16 mm long x 9 mm.
The coral strand necklace is made of 91 pearls and it is 54 cm long. Weight: 36 grams.
From the 40/50’s.
Excellent condition.
Pair Japanese Kutani Porcelain Scroll Weights, Fuchin, hanging on the both ends of bottom bar attached to the Scroll when you hanging Scroll, 1 3/4" high, 1 1/2" wide, 9 1/2" high for maximum heights, with goldish yellow Tassels, signed "Kutani" in red on the the bottom, condition is good.
Pair natural translucent Onyx Stone Fuchin, Scroll Weights, 1 1/2" wide, 9" heights maximum, with dark brown tassels, in good condition.
Pair Japanese Fuchin, Scroll Weight, natural Onyx translucent Stone, 1 1/2" wide, 9" long for maximum height with dark brown Tassels, the condition is good.
Traditionnal shadow puppet of a man with complete original costume and hands, headdress with moving elements, 32 cms. Sha'anxi
A large lidded basket, 21" high and 15" diameter, circa mid to late 20th century, likely of Indonesian origin. The handwork is impressive as is the design. Condition is good, there seems to be a slight asymmetry at bottom, with a little "lean" there, and "$20" was written on bottom at some point in time. Compare to images of baskets from Indonesia. I speculated that this could be African or possibly Central American but consensus seems to point to Indonesia. A considerable amount of skill, ...
1930's Japanese Satsuma Earthenware Bowl with Geisha & Flower Marked
It is 3 inches (7.6 cm) tall by 6.2 inches (15.75 cm) wide. It is 1.1 lb.
It has minor rubbing of gold and paint and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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