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A very rare and limited edition of six complete jade books in Chinese. Each volume features large and clear, beautiful color photos of rare jades that represent each period in Chinese history. The back pages of each book contain detailed descriptions of each jade. Excellent reference books for study and enjoyment. Vol. 1) Earliest Jades Vol. 2) Shang / Western Zhou Vol. 3) Spring & Autumn Period / Warring States Vol. 4) Qin/Han/Southern & Northern Dynasties Vol. 5) Sui / Ta...

A rare commemorative white porcelain cup produced by the Fukagawa Arita Company (purveyors to the Imperial Family) inscribed in gold with “A toast to Prince Akihito & Princess Michiko 1959.” The rim is gilt and below it is the gold Japanese Imperial Chrysanthemum Seal. The chrysanthemum flower is also the symbol of Japan and of longevity and rejuvenation. Under the foot is the Fukagawa Arita Company seal and the words “Hand-painted and Made in Japan.” The unusual shape features a thin...

A auspicious colorful carved wedding box with birds and animals in red and gold from tribal Malays. Age: 1930's. Size: L. 50cm. H. 25cm. W. 14cm. Condition; No repairs.

Nicely carved wooden,elm wood, display stand. Size: L. 40.2cm W. 23.8cm. H. 12.7cm. Condition: No repairs.

A wooden carved Tibetan mask. The art of Tibetan masks can be classified into religious type and folk type. Exorcising masks were initially held to drive away ghosts and evil spirits. Later were used in local operas. Size: 27cm X 13cm.

An early 20th century cloisonne obidome with a vibrant color floral design that can be worn as a pendant. Size: H. 4cm. W. 4.5cm. Condition: No repairs.

A rare old cigarette poster advertising cigarettes showing pretty girls. These posters were used in the 1920s and 30s. Very difficult to find original posters today. Size: H:71cm W:52cm. Condition: Some repairs. See photos

A rare old original cigarette poster advertising White Horse cigarettes showing pretty girls. These posters were used in the 1920s and 30s. Very difficult to find original posters today. Size: H:75cm W:53cm. Condition: See photos. Some minor old repairs.

Old poster of a man offering a bouquet of flowers to two girls. Size: 75.3cm X 52.6cm. Condition: Very good. Some minor tears at the bottom edges.

An unusual horizontal poster of two wealthy girls on a shopping trip being transported in their palanquin. Original poster are extremely rare.

Rare original Shanghai poster,professionally framed,from the 1930's of Jiang Qing as a young actress. There are many reproductions of this poster, but this is an original that I acquired in China many years ago. Jiang Qing was noted for being Mao Tse Tung's fourth wife and a member of the "Gang of Four." Size: Frame. 85.8 x 69 cm. Poster. 62 x 46 cm. Condition: Normal ageing cracks and some minor repairs.

A rare relief molded lacquered alms tripod stand with three mythical nagas. Nagas represent the dragon in Burma Age: Late 19th century. Size: W. 23cm. H. 12.5cm. Condition: No repairs.

An unusual set of Ching "burlwood" type of handmade wood buttons. The wood is very unusual and of high quality.Qing Dynasty 19th Century

A healthy, plump, round & gentle-faced, "Kintaro" doll holding a lively carp (also considered a symbol of strength and good luck). In folklore, Kintaro grows up to become a famous warrior. He represents the wishes of parents to have a brave, strong, yet gentle son. Size H: 23 cm W: 13.5 cm. Period: Early Taisho. Condition: Some wearing off of pigment on fish. Short rope that goes in front of hat is detached on one side, but can easily be re-attached (we've kept it as is). ...

Early 20th century large "Yun" lacquered betel box with incised design of royal scenes and dancing girls. The box is divided into four pieces. The bottom part for betel leaves and the top part for lime, areca nuts, clove and other ingredients. Size:H. 22cm Diameter: 23cm. Condition: No repairs, an old small chip on upper rim and some minor age cracks on the two bottoms.

A very rare and well made Temple carpet from Tibet with an Imperial dragon with five claws chasing the elusive pearl. This carpet was made to wrap around the column in the temple and the two ends meet. Size: L.222 cm. W. 122 cm. (7 feet X 4 feet). Condition: No repairs.

An unusual and rare alms basket with glass inlays from the Arakan State. Age: Late 19th Century. Size: H. 19.5cm. Diameter.of the base. 34cm. Condition: No repairs. Wood chip in the inside of the base. See last photo.

A very large four tiered lacquered food box with paintings of court scenes and dancing ladies.Made up of 11 pieces. Age:1910. Size: Hight 21 inches-53.5 cm. Condition: Very good.Some very minor chipping from age.