CASTING KASHIGATA 5pc.
Alloy casting 'Kashigata' (Japanese confectionery mold). Showa period, mid 20th century, Japan. Large: approx. 16 x 10 x H 5cm (6.29 x 3.93 x 1.96in), Small: approx...
Bertha Boynton Lum (1869-1954)
Kites
Date: 1912
Size: 14.375 x 8 inches.
Pencil signed and copyrighted 1913 by the artist.
Edition: "197" noted at lower right.
Reference: Gravalos/Pulin No. 29.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Wrinkle in lower margin. Paper at a back margin.
"..the wind fills them up till they look like fish" - Bertha Lum: American Printmakers, (Smithsonian)
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Five pieces set of cotton thread wound around the cores of several materials (as bamboo or sort of straw? And, iron-like stuff), unused and stored for long years in deadstock condition
(but with some expected stains due to aging), late 20th century, Korea, approx. 13.5-18.0 x H 5.0-6.5cm (5.31-7.08 x 1.96-2.55in)...
A great hammered silver vase with small knobs around the shoulders, soft hammer marks covering the surface of the vase.
Signed on the bottom with a chiseled signature by the artist, Shiro, together with Mitsukoshi stamp, Silver and Sterling.
Enclosed in the original tomobako, the original box, inscribed Silver vase on the exterior of the lid and signed and sealed on the inside.
Size: H 20 x W 22 cm.
Condition: perfect, with good silver oxidation patina.
**** Sekiya Shiro (1907-1994) was b...
A fine 20th century Japanese Deco style bronze vase by the renowned bronze artist AIDA TOMIYASU (1901 - 1987). The vase is of simple cylindrical form with an elegant frontal design of two interlocking semi-circle bands to the upper body. Signed TOMIYASU on bottom. H. 29 cm / 11,5 inches.
Showa period (mid-20th century)...
1930's Chinese Sterling Silver Sweetmeat Box with Peach Finial Marked "Sterling"
It is 7.7 inches (19.5 cm) tall handle down by 10.2 inches (26 cm) wide. It is 1502 gram.
It is tarnished and has surface wears and scratches, stains, loose finial, minor dents at small tray (as seen in the photos).
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1940's Japanese Shibayama Wood Carved Shishi Netsuke Signed
It is 1.05 inches (2.6 cm) tall by 1.3 inches (3.5 cm) wide. It is 9.9 gram.
It has surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Vintage Japanese kiriwood kogo (box for incense during tea ceremony) in a form of an open fan with painted decoration of blooming kikyo-zaki (Japanese morning glory) with leaves and tendrils. Comes with tomobako (original storage box made by the artist) inscribed, signed and stamped with a seal of Munehiro Michiba, Very clever design, in perfect condition. Great piece in Japanese taste. Length 3 5/8 inches.
Five pieces of cotton diaper with Sekka shibori pattern which is one kind of clamp-board dye. They are all unused and in excellent condition. Hand^sewn in ring shapes. 20th century. 34cm x 63cm
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 porcelain bowl, the outside and base with yellow glaze. The foot with carved mark "CHINA". Probably dating to the first quarter of the 20th century. Dimension: diameter: c. 19.8 cm, c. 6.3 cm high, weight: 450 g. Condition: outside having few areas with kiln dust.
Hand-woven silk sakiori obi (sash) whose weft is bunch of mixed color of silk yarn and warp is off-white silk yarn. Generally sakiori is hand-woven of recycled strips from old cloth for wefts , however we call the one also sakiori whose wefts are bunch of yarns. In good condition but has folded line along the length. 20th century. 25cm x 3m42cm
Hand-woven silk sakiori obi (sash) whose weft is bunch of mixed color of silk yarn and warp is black cotton yarn. Generally sakiori is hand-woven of recycled strips from old cloth for wefts , however, we call the one also sakiori, whose wefts are bunch of yarns. In excellent condition. Black borders are recycled cotton strips. 20th century. 13cm x 2m56cm
1930's Chinese Green Crackle Glaze Monochrome Porcelain Bowl with Wood Stand
It is 5.3 inches (13.5 cm) by 10 inches (25.5 cm) wide with stand and 3.3 inches (8.5 cm) tall by 10 inches (25.5 cm) wide. Total weight is 3.6 Lb.
It has dark spots, skip glazes, glaze crazing, glaze cracks, and surface wears and scratches. The wood stand has chips and surface scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A pair of miniature wood sculpture of Ebisu and Daikoku which are two of the Japanese Seven Dieties believed to bring good luck. Ebisu is a diety of fishery which brings plentiful catch and Daikoku is a diety of agriculture which brings good harvest. Both are in excellent condition with an original wood box. 20th century. H:5cm each, w:3.6cm each.
Antique Chinese vase with a raised water dragon on both front and back. Faceted sides are decorated with auspicious symbols. The sculpting of the dragons and other motifs is very 3 dimensional. The vase is glazed yellow, white, and aubergine on a rich green ground. The bottom of the vase is incised with the word "China"...
Group of Small Chinese cloisonné objects , a cylinder cup marked China c 1920s nearly 2" by 1.75" a later wine cup unmarked 2.25" diameter a contemporary egg on wood stand egg 2.5" and a nice miniature lidded urn in white unmarked h 4".
Asian Buddhist group lot Figures and bell. Metal standing Buddha with seal mark on base 6.5" a small seated Guanyin in brass 2" a Thai antique ? seated Buddha in plastic case for wearing or for car or key chain attachment 2.75" h and a great brass bell Chinese leaf bail top and engraved clouds and foo dogs. Size under 2.5"
Qing Peking glass Cobalt Blue beads Japanese Lacquer box Resin Guanyin. Fun group lot a 19th c Chinese Peking glass bead necklace (needs stringing) 32 violet cobalt blue beads , a nice late 19th or early 20th c Japanese lacquer box with lid with Fuji a Village house and a view of the bay in shades of gold leaf and a green resin and ? molded figure of Guanyin. Figure 2.5" box 2.25" wide . Various ages.
Lacquer over wood picnic set in an open carrier; consisting on the top tier of a small rectangular box, presumably for utensils, and five small trays. Below them is a covered three tier jubako box. The black lacquer is incised in places and otherwise decorated with gilt and silver blossom sprays. A small copper/brass handle is on the top. Many of the edges are gilt. It is 9 5/8 inches (24.5 cm) tall, 9 5/8 inches (24.5 cm) wide and 7 ¼ inches (18.3 cm) deep. 20th century...
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Old wooden gate bar that was actually used at a certain Korean private house in early 20th century. approx...
Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Humidor stash box tight lid great box in good condition there is a chip on on the inside lid as seen . Great coffee table box for weed . Size h 3.2" by 3"
Vintage bronze or brass geometric floral Hookah Base or Vase, . Great as a vase or with parts a Hookah as made. Size 9" by 7"
Antique Japanese Inaba Cloisonné vase in red with a bamboo leaf pattern in the red body. The Front with a cherry blossom tree. Undamaged white flecks in images are dust and there is no damage. Unmarked. Size H 5" by 3"
Vintage round brass and copper engraved vase , unique round shape with applied copper accents with a wonderful engraved paisley vine pattern . Size h 4" by 5"
Antique Indian Tinned Bronze tall lassi cup with Palace scene. Antique Indian Tinned Bronze tall lassi cup with chased designs of various floral and buildings , nice tribal village piece . Size 7" by 3.5". Great as vase or pencil cup on a desk
Antique Indian Tinned Bronze tall lassi cup Etched floral. Antique Indian Tinned Bronze tall lassi cup with etched floral designs within the florals if Hindi script , nice tribal village piece . Size 7"
Antique Indian Tinned Bronze tall lassi cup with onion Dome. Antique Indian Tinned Bronze tall lassi cup with chased designs of vine and palace or dome roofed building patterns , nice tribal village piece . Size 6.5" by 3.5". Great as vase or pencil cup on a desk
A student of Itaya Hazan, one of the most sought after potters in the world of Japanese art, the ceramicist who crafted this fine vase displays here a high degree of mastery, both in form and glazing technique. For the collector who has always wanted a Hazan but has never been lucky enough to chance upon one, this may be a worthy acquisition. Although much of Inoue’s work is quite different in style to that of Hazan’s, you can find a number of pieces where the influence is unmistakeable—th...
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Handmade shopping basket woven with the wires coated in black vinyl, early 20th century, Korea. approx. 35 x 8 x H 37.5cm (13.77 x 3.14 x 14.76in). Not standable on its own, but with enoughly solid strength when leans on the wall.
Some expected damage due to aging, but in generally good condition as is.
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1900's Chinese Blue & White Gourd Shaped Porcelain Vase with Qilin & Figurine Marked
It is 9.6 inches (24.4 cm) tall by 5 inches (12.7 cm) wide. It is 2.5 Lb.
It has dark spots, skip glaze and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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1970's Chinese Turquoise Carved Snuff Bottle with Dragon & Chain
It is 3.3 inches (8.3 cm) in length with chain by 1.5 inches (3.9 cm) wide. It is 63.2 gram.
It has inclusions and surface scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Old (1930's) Tibetan Gilt Silver and Brass Fau Ghau Prayer Box
It is 2.2 inches (5.5 cm) tall by 4.7 inches (12 cm) wide by 6.1 inches (15.5 cm) long . It is 533 gram .
It is tarnished and has rubbing patina, stains and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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An often overlooked implement in tea ceremony, here we have the humble kogo (incense box) with an image of a sleek and flowing dragon. Commonly thought to represent strength, freedom, good luck, and magic, dragons are a popular theme in the artwork across Eastern cultures. Interesting to note, the dragon here is portrayed in the Korean style with four claws, with dragons in China typically having five claws and dragons in Japan typically having three. Fashioned by one of the few great female Jap...
From our African Collection: An Ashanti Stool from Ghana,
The Golden Stool is a sacred symbol of the Ashanti nation believed to possess the sunsum (soul) of the Ashanti people. According to legend, the Golden Stool -- sika 'dwa in the Akan language of the Ashanti -- descended from heaven in a cloud of white dust and landed in the lap of the first Ashanti king, Osei Tutu, in the late 1600s. The king's priest, Okomfo Anokye, proclaimed that henceforth the strength and unity of the Ashanti peop...
From our African Collection: A Baga Figure. 18" w, 48" h.
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Wooden figures, often worn or carried in the form of masks, are used by the initiation societies to educate initiates about the role of the spirits whom they represent. Large wooden serpent figures appear at initiations, and carved anthropomorphic figures are placed on shrines. The ancestors are represented in figures that embody both human and animal characteristics. Geographically the Baga belong to the coast, yet th...