A long woman’s summer obi made of thin silk, woven in jacquard and openwork techniques with chrysanthemums or asters interlaced with fences of plaited bamboo leaves. On this, in Yuzen dye technique, imitating an ink drawing, several areas painted with cart wheels floating in waves.
The obi has been opened; a practice quite common in order to have the material cleaned. There is a paper (dry) cleaner’s tag on the obi.
Japan, ca. 1950s.
L ca. 13 ft, H ca...

A pair of mythical guardian Lions (shishi, fu-dogs, lion-dogs, they are known by many names) in bronze with a powerful forward stance typical of the early 20th century. The fearsome creatures feature narrow waists and bulging pigeon chests; manes flowing down over broad shoulders. They are 16 cm (6-1/2 inches) long, 13 cm (5 inches) tall. And in excellent condition likely 1930s.

Chinese Antique tooled brass - bronze wine pot , we have attributed t6his to Chine based on the floral pattern with the lotus flower in the center missing a tiny finial lid. 6.5" high 5.2 wide

1970s Copper-Bronze Coal Miners sculpture , with a front label "Monterey Coal Company" probably a retirement gift piece. Unsigned unmarked 4.75" h base 3.5" wide

Vintage pair of cut jadeite pieces to be used as Chinese scholar’s scroll weights. Stone of olive green color with natural lines and differently colored veins, sides showing the skin of the boulder from which the pieces were cut. Nicely polished, very pleasing objects for a scholar’s desk. Height (left one of the first photo) 2 11/16 inches, weight of the left one 265 grams (9.4 ounces), the right one 210 grams (7.4 ounces).

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Pure wooden embodiment in gassho pray pose formed wildly with use of only one chisel, as a Japanese folk religion god statue in order to ensure the safety of forestry workers, early 20th century. approx...

A fun Arts and Crafts Period round brass and copper covered box. A prominent cherry blossom decoration adorns the top - outlined by the studded brass cover with etched decoration - explosing a hand hammered copper surface. Etched vine decoration also around the side with copper banding and studs. Not sure if this is Western or Japanese production - the Arts and Crafts Period starting and extending later in Japan...

Although we have not been able to identify the pattern number of this cup, it is indeed a rare and unusual output from the famed glass company. The bowl sits on a circular base and has an attached strap handle. The upper portion of the bowl has applied reeding. The style is translucent French Blue. It most likely dates to the 1920s. 2 5/8" h

A lovely Steuben glass finger bowl in shape 3140 of transparent type colored in Bristol Yellow. This bowl was made during the legendary Carder Era most llikely in the 1920s. 4 1/4" d

Lotus leaf with tiny frog inside. Patina is excellent

A beautifully crafted stand on which wonderful objects were put, this is made of two kinds of wood.

This is a needle box toggle in very good condition.

This old instrument is metal.

This old box is beautifully made and remains in good condition. 150 years old.

1930's Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Guardian Figurine 土地公

It is 15 inches (38 cm) tall by 7.9 inches (20 cm) wide. It is 6 Lb.

It has dark spots and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Pair of 1930's Chinese Sterling Silver Reticulated Basket Tray with Bamboo & Flower

Each basket is 4 inches (10.2 cm) tall measured with handle up by 5.7 inches (14.5 cm) wide. Total weight is 267.5 gram.

They have tarnished silver and surface wears and scratches. one handle is detach and rewired (as seen in the photos).

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1970's Chinese Hand Carved Malachite Floral Covered Box

It is 2.6 inches (6.5 cm) tall by 1.4 inches (3.5 cm) wide. It weighs 0.6 lb.

It has inclusions, chips and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Motoyama Izumi (b. 1938) Bizen Sake Bottle Tokkuri This Bizen stoneware sake bottle is made with natural ash glaze. The works of Motoyama Izumi are held in Brooklyn Museum in New York. Bizen pottery was originally produced in Imbe village of Bizen province since Kamakura period of 14th century. Size Height 12cm Diameter 8.5cm Condition : Very good condition, no chips, no cracks. Supplied with original signed wooden box.