Chinese or sawankhalok Blue and White lidded box fine condition with nice molded shape. Size 2" by 2.75"

Raised designs in slip decorate the yellow glaze of this deep bowl by Kawai Kanjiro enclosed in a kiriwood box titled O-yu Tsutsugaki-mon Wan annotated by Kawai Toshitaka, current head of the Kawai Kanjiro Museum. This piece dates from later in the artists illustrious career, 1950s-1960s. It is 4 inches (10 cm) diameter, 3-1/4 inches (5 cm) tall and in excellent condition...

A Chinese circular porcelain plaque decorated brightly with a variety of birds, both large & small, among flowering peony & rocks with a short text above, mounted in a wood panel.

Size: The plaque is 8-1/2" diameter. Complete with frame it is approximately 16" square

Condition: Very good condition

Age: Late Qing Dynasty to Republic

A set of four wine cups individually painted in traditional Chinese landscape style and each bearing the verse "Xin Kuan Wang Di Zhia" which translates directly as "Heart Broad Forget Ground Narrow". The bases carry the iron red four character reign mark of the Hongxian 'emperor' (1916) but these items were probably made later, during the Republic Period, circa 1917-1949. Condition - excellent - no damages and no restoration...

Eijiro Kobayashi
Evening Cool on Sumida River. Sepia version.
Series: Hasegawa Night Scenes.
Date: 1938-1960.
Eijiro seal at lower right.
Size: Approximately 9.75 x 7.25 inches.
Publisher: Nishinomiya Yosaku. No. 1244 in Hasegawa catalog.
"Made in Japan" stamped on verso.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.

This carved gold hair (acicular) crystal snuff bottle is 2 ¾” high, 2 ½” wide and 1 5/8” thick. It presents the traditional Chinese three companions of winter: bamboo, pine tree and plum blossoms. The carver carved a bamboo stalk and used it as the body of the bottle. An old pine tree and a plum tree with blossoms are arranged around the bamboo stalk. The top is carved agate. This is a mid-20th century product. It is in great condition.

1976 Constock German Silver Cowboy Beltbuckle,in excellent condition. W:4"x3"

Artist: Unidentified
Title: Miyajima
Print size: Approximately 5.75 x 3.75 inches.
Date: 1950s-60s
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Top margin edge slightly toned.

Japanese glass ojime in a form of tombodama bead with nine yellow petaled flowers with orange stamens, leaves and 24K gold leaf inclusions. Tombodama can be translated as “dragonfly ball” and the name is thought to come about because when the molten glass is applied to the core bead it resembles a dragonfly’s eye. Superbly made piece - see the individual stamens and finely textured petals, in perfect condition. Height 0.8 inches.

3 large hand painted authentic Yao scrolls,1 smaller and 1 crown, 5 items in total. All in good condition. 108x 45 cm, text on reverse. Undated, estimated to be mid 19th century or earlier. Can be viewed in central London and shipped world wide.

Pair of Old (1940's) Japanese Kutani Porcelain Rabbit

They are It is 7.9 inches (20 cm) tall by 8.7 inches (22.2 cm) wide. Total weight is 6.3 Lb.

They have surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A Chinese porcelain famille rose plaque with a painting of roosters. The plaque is signed and in a black lacquered wood frame. In excellent condition the plaque including frame measures 20.25 inches high x 13.75" wide, plaque sight size 14.5" high by 9.5 inches wide. Dates early 1980's

This extraordinary mizusashi is a fine example of Oni Shino (carbon trap and natural ash glazing) that Tsukigata is so well-known for. Coining the term in the mid-50’s after countless failed experiments—which ultimately culminated in the discovery of this unique style of pottery—“Oni” translates roughly to demon or ogre...

1930's Chinese Green Enamel Yixing Zisha Pottery Drum Shaped Teapot Marked

It is 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) tall by 7.87 inches (20 cm) wide. It is 1.4 Lb. It will hold 800 ml of water.

It has skip glazes, stains, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Funazaki Kojiro (b. 1900)
Eboshi Rock in Kaiba Island
From the collection, "One Hundred New Views of Japan"
Size: Approximately 11.75 x 8.75 inches.
Date: 1940.
Limited edition of 150.
Block bears the Kojiro signature and title.
Publisher: Nihon Hanga Kyokai (Japan Print Association)
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Trimmed margins.

張大千 / 金裟水月觀音/善財童子造像 設色描金絹本立軸 1945年作 款識:浮圖樓閣立中央，點滴功勳岂自然。倒却沙竿回首望，繁華散盡梦如煙。佛弟子张大千爰題。鈐印：张爰之印、大千居士。 Zhang Daqian (1899-1983) 張大千/ A Magnificent Hanging Scroll of Guanyin (Goddess of Mercy) in a Gold Cloak w. Boy of Shancai & Golden Mastiff Dated 1945 Color with Gold on Silk Inscribed and signed with two artist seals...

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...

A garland of enameled silver wired white chrysanthemums encircles this silver rimmed 9.5" brilliant red vase signed Ando Jubei and bearing the jungin mark.

Condition: Excellent,no chips, scratches or repairs. There is normal scuffing to the bottom lower rim.

Ohara Koson
A Hawk on a Snow-Covered Pine Tree
Date: ca. 1910
Publisher: Matsumoto Print Works.
Size: Ko-tanzaku. Approximately 8.875 x 3.875 inches. 20 x 9.5 cm.
Koson signature and seal at lower left.
References: Matsumoto #109(tag on back)...

Kasamatsu Shiro (1898 - 1991)
Shirahone Hot Spring in Shinshu
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.5 x 10.5 inches.
Date: 1935. This edition post-1989 from the original blocks.
Publisher: S. Watanabe. Red seal at left margin along with printer's seal. Watanabe round seal in lower left corner of image.
Artist's signature and seal in image.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.

Antique Japanese framed woodblock print by Kiyoshi Ikezumi (born 1913), with bright, bold pigment and geometric stylization of a bustling Tokyo scene. Signed and numbered 24/200 in pencil, with red chop. Circa 1920s.

Size: (entire frame) 21.25" L x 25.25" H (print only) 13" L x 16.5" H

Ohara Koson (Shoson)
Egrets
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.25 x 10.25 inches.
Date: 1926. This edition 1946-1957.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo. Watanabe 6 mm in lower left corner of image.
Shoson signature and seal.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Reference: S14.4 in Crows, Cranes and Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson (Reigle Newland).
Features embossing on the birds' bodies.
Condition: Back of print has toning...

Chinese display shelf made from gorgeous Rosewood (hardwood) with an attractive grain and a glowing red-brown finish. It has many tiered shelves with spiral accents. One thick shelf actually has a wonderful small drawer inside. Perfect Condition Size: 32.75" height, 18.5" width, 7" depth

Adorable jadeite carving of a smiling monkey holding a peach with great detail. One of the peach leaves resembles a fleur de lys. 20th century Size: 2 1/8" high x 2" wide 1 5/8" deep

Japanese woodblock print of a scene of four schoolboys in class, by Junichiro Sekino (1914-1988). Printed as number 3 of 100. Dated 1959. Size in frame: 33" high x 20" wide Size of print: 26" high x 12 1/2" wide

I nice Celadon teapot with outside monted flower sprays. the body modeled in 4 different body egg-formed parts.Condition: excellent condition. Measurement hight 18 cm = 7.1 in

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Japanese Hand Painted scroll of a warrior in a fighting stance with sword drawn, signed by the famous print maker Yoshitoshi Mori ((1898-1992). Unusual that this is a true painting and not a woodblock print. Very Collectable Size: (total) 49" H, 19" W, (painting only) 16.5" H, 12.25" W

Gorgeous woodblock print by shin-hanga artist Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950) titled "Plum Gateway". In the foreground is a small girl wearing a kimono, standing next to a tree with long, spindly branches and flower blossoms, gazing into the background at her mother and young sibling standing under a gateway. Signed and stamped. Size: (entire frame) 20.75" height, 15.75" width, (artwork) 14.25" height, 9" width

Chinese Gilt Silver Jadeite & Ruby Carved Bead Bracelet Marked "Silver"

It is 1.8 inches (4.63 cm) wide by 2.2 inches (5.6 cm) internal diameter. The ruby is 12.49mm wide. The jadeite is 11.62mm wide. It weighs 59.3 gram.

It is tarnished and has rubbing of gilt, and surface wears and scratches. The ruby has inclusions, cracks and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Japanese limited edition cement mortar block print pencil-titled in kanji "Poem 69-69" (indicating production in 1969) by Maki Haku (1924-2000). Pencil-signed and numbered 59/155 in the lower margin. The artist's square red seal is at the lower left corner of the image. This print features the highly embossed ideographs characteristic of Maki's work. The designs were created by inscribing on wet cement...

Pair of Japanese Meiji wood block printed Ukiyoe Books , wonderful printing each book has a double color cover. Each signed in fairly good condition for the age. We used the Samurai cover to make a line of greeting cards one is included in sale. 7 by 4.35" the book with the Geisha has worm damage through cover.

Kawase Hasui
Torii at Miyajima in Snow (Ryobu-torii of Itsukushima Shrine in Inland Sea)
Size: Koban. Approximately 7.5 x 5.125 inches.
Date: 1936. From "Shinto and its Architecture."
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Hasui seal lower left.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Reference: Hotei Hb-s9
Condition: Foxing in sky at right. Pencil note on back.

This lovely cushion cover from Swat Valley is densely embroidered in mustard and salmon floss-silk thread in darning stitch on a black cotton ground. The motifs are typical of the embroidery of Swat and Hazara regions of Pakistan, geometric and curvilinear motifs outlined in yellow running stitch. The textile is in excellent condition and features a slit on the back for a pillow insert. It measures 38 x 38 cm. Estimated age: mid to late 20th century.

Chinese small dish in the form of an open lotus leaf, finely carved of beautiful translucent jadeite, white color with a mossy green color over a portion of the leaf, two small flowers on the side are also green and orange, mid 20th century. Size: 3 3/4" wide

This embroidered panel was hand-embroidered by Pashtun women from southern Afghanistan. It measures 23 x 25 cm and is embroidered in silk thread on a double cotton background. The embroidery technique is an intricate ladder stitch, the trademark of Pashtun embroidery. Estimated age: late 20th century. Condition is excellent.

Qing Dynasty snuff bottle.Art Deco Design in brown Jade.

Cute flower vase of convex shape with a flaring mouth. Four vertical ribs, creating four segments decorated each with a small impressed chrysanthemum rosette. Fine cream-colored stoneware with a yellowish green translucent glaze with fine crackle.

Potter’s mark on the bottom (looks like a smiley face), which is the signature mark of Kato Sakusuke IV.

Seto, Japan, 1970s or a little later

H 6.5 x diam 4.5 in.

Mint condition

Comes with the original wooden storage bo...

This shoulder bag was made and used by the Hmoung women of northern Thailand. It would carry all the traditional items which would have been commonly found in a woman's purse. The bag fabric was hand loomed from the indigenous plants and then embroidered using traditional cross-stitched with geometric patterns. Beads, silver ornaments and tiny pompoms are added for decorative enhancement of the bagface. This piece is in good condition.

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A Rare & Exquisite Song Dynasty Ruyao Powder-Green Glazed Three-Legged Brush-Washer Height: 4 inches (10.2 cm) Diameter: 2 1/2 inches (6.4 cm) Condition Report: Good Condition Provenance: Property of a MA collector

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892)
Takakura Moon
No. 36 from the series "One Hundred Aspects of the Moon"
Date: 1886.
Size: Oban. Approximately 14.75 x 10.25 inches.
Signed and sealed by the artist.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Publisher: Akiyama Buemon.
Carver: Enkatsu.
Condition: Slight creasing.
- Hasebe no Nobutsuru looks on as Prince Mochihito and his companion Munenobu flee from the Takakura mansion disguised in women's traveling costumes...

A small oil on Masonite painting of giraffes silhouetted by an African sunset, 10" by 8", unframed, signed at lower right "B.C. Syrett 1968". I do not see information on the artist, who was obviously talented. The painting could use a cleaning to remove soiled varnish, light scuffs and some stray black surface marks in the sky.

Framed Chinese porcelain panel decorated with two female subjects with a child inside a garden. Porcelain panel is set in a wooden frame. Age: Circa 1920. Size: Height: 16" Length: 16" Width: 1.25"

Large size gurra, the long stick consists of 4 beautifully carved long strings with an open space between them which demonstrates fine carving craftsmanship. A realistic rope knot is in the middle. The upper part shows two hands grasping the hole. Great sooty patina and obvious signs of heavy use. H 34cm More local information on request

Ito Jakuchu
Flying Bird and Flower
Date: 1930s or earlier.
Size: 4.25 x 3 inches.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Margin corner thinning or chips.

Ode to Autumn, fan painting by one of Korea's most famous contemporary artists who worked in the traditional style, Lee Nam Ho aka Geum Chu (1908-2001), beautifully framed and newly silk mounted. The sparrow sings to the beautiful flower of autumn, the camellia, an ancient symbol of faithfulness in Korea. The bamboo on the right is a symbol of resilience and integrity. When faced with a strong wind, the bamboo bends but does not break, just as the person with determination and principle, even wh...

Hongshan Dark Green Jade Toggle or figure of a Seated Bird. Well sculpted with extensive deposits as well as heavy wear from use, nice biconically drilled suspension holes . Collected in Hong Kong 1980-1995. Beautiful distressed patina. 3" by 1.5"

Indian Tantric Diagram. Early 20th cent. 470 x 470 mm. Framed.

This beautiful shibori (tie-dye) is already cut to make a haori jacket. The skinny pieces under the arms are cut and attached by someone who knows what he is doing. It has not gone through Yunoshi, the process to stretch shibori using steam. The size of this gown is extremely small at this moment because a regular kimono roll (for short kimono) is used to make into shibori fabric. 36 inches x 16 1/2 inches long with 9 inches hemming tacked inside. The fabric is a good silk, an older sil...

Tsuchiya Koitsu
Arashiyama
Date: 1930s. Size: Chuban. Approximately 10.25 x 7.5 inches.
Publisher: Takemura. Koitsu.com catalog number: TK-TM-64
This print is rare.
Condition: Excellent.

Measuring 27 x 29 cm, this embroidery from Afghanistan is composed of mostly satin stitch in silk thread. The continuous supplementary-weft technique makes this textile reversible and either face may be used as the front. Condition: Excellent, no stains, no flaws of any kind.

Vintage Japanese Ash Glazed Celedon Vase, from the Iga Ueno area in Japan.The jar has green and brown colors, ringed around vase top to bottom. Beautiful crackle detail in glaze. Pleasant and sturdy. In good condition. Comes with signed Box. Circa 1970's Dimension: 8" Tall, 6" Diameter.

This ivory carving of a fairy riding a mythical beast is a mid 20th century product. It is 5 ½” high (6 ½” high with carved fitted wood base), 4” wide and 1 ½” thick. It depicts the fairy, He Xiangu, holding a lotus leaf and blossoms in one hand and a fly whisk in the other hand. She is sitting side ways on her mythical beast. He Xiangu is the only female deity of the Chinese eight immortals. Legend has it that her whisk and lotus blossoms will improve one’s mental and physical...

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Set of straw-woven sandals and its craftsman's tools as wooden lasts and hammer, early 20th century, Korea. Sandals: approx. 26-26.5 x 8-9 x H 7-8cm (10.23-10.43 x 3.14-3.54 x 2.75-3.14in), Hanmer: approx. 32.5 x 10.5 x D 9cm (12.79 x 4.13 x 3.54in). Some frays and stains due to aging as is, but no fatal deformation.


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Five pieces set of wooden 'tabi' (Japanese socks) patterns and thick 'tatoshi' (folding case made of recycled paper), Taisho period (1912-1926), Japan, Large pattern: approx. 28 x 17 x 0.9cm (11.02 x 6.69 x 0.35in), Tatoshi: approx. 83 x 35cm (32.67 x 13.77in)


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Antique Japanese Hyotan made from a gourd plant for Sake. Painted with trailing flowers outlined in silver. Original red hanging rope.

Age: Edo Period (18th Century)

Condition: Very good condition, no restoration

Size: Approximately 8-1/4" high by 4" diameter at it's widest point.

1930's Chinese Silk Embroidered Bovine Water Buffalo Bone Carved Brise Fan with Dragon

The fan is 8.7 inches (22 cm) long by 15.2 inches (40 cm) wide when opened. Each leaf is 8.7 inches (22 cm) long by 0.6 inch (1.5 cm) wide. The box is 8.7 inches (5 cm) tall by 8.7 inches (4.3 cm) long by 0.6 inch (26 cm) wide. It is 50.6 gram.

The silk embroidery has minor tears, toning, yellowing, stains, and surface wears. The box has chips, peeling of lacquer and surface wears (as seen in the p...

Title: Rainbow hair. Silkscreen print. Year: 1973 Edition no 49 / 200 Picture size: L 56 x 38 cm; Frame size: 65 x 50 cm. Very good condition, fresh and vibrant colours! ***** Ay-O (b. 1931) is the artist name of Takao Iijima, born 1931 in in Ibaraki prefecture Ay-O has become famous in and outside of Japan as "Rainbow Man" for his serigraphs and etchings in strong rainbow colors, used in all kinds of shapes and with an abundance of creative imagery - sometimes with a subtle humour. In ...

Kokeshi, Naruko-kei, Miyagi Prefecture, by Takahashi Takeo. Birthdate=Taisho 5 (1916) July 26. H. 9.75” x Dia. 2.25” (24.75 x 5.75 cm.) Dentou, or "traditional," kokeshi hail from the northeastern part of Japan known as the Tohoku region. Tohoku is comprised of Aomori, Akita, Yamagata, Iwate, Miyagi, & Fukushima Prefectures. They are colorfully painted (or bare, in the case of one Nambu-kei kokeshi from Iwate) wooden dolls of female gender that have been around since at least the Edo Peri...

Length approximately 10.5 cm and height approximately 6.3 cm. Good condition.