Fine Antique Asian Art, Buddhist Statues, Tea Bowls, Japanese Ceramics, Chinese Paintings,
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Sculpture : Pre 1800 item #1216725 (stock #0010)
Momoyama Gallery
$800.00

A Kannon Bosatsu wooden statue from the early Meiji Period (19th century) with rests of its original paint.

It is a unique peace of buddhist art, as it bears on its back a writing with black ink from a Samurai. The charakters mean Saikoku Sanjusansho (The Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage), made by 'Yasukuni Joza' in the status of Bushi (Samurai) in Bungo area, Oita Prefecture.

There are no similar pieces to find. It is really matchless and singular. Perfect Wabi-Sabi condition as...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Sculpture : Pre 1800 item #1216729 (stock #0011)
Momoyama Gallery
$2500.00

This is a clay figure of "Tenjin", the god of learning and a great and important figure in the history of Japanese culture.

It is obviously from the Mid Edo Period and one of the most impressing pieces of art in our collection with its mysterious and spiritual character.

We offer this Tenjin figure with a wooden stand, which was built by a former owner. As you can notice on the photos, it has some scratches and hairline cracks, which do not diminish its antique effect.

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Paintings : Pre 1800 item #1217081 (stock #0023)
Momoyama Gallery
$800.00

We present a Japanese Hanging Scroll of the famous painter Kano Eisenin. This is a real poetic and romantic theme in Japanese culture - Crescent Moon.

Kano Eisenin Michinobu (1730~1790) was the 6th of Kibikicho Kano-ha.

His father is Kano Furunobu, and his son is Kano Korenobu. In 1762 he was given rank of Hogen when he was 33 years old. After he had been given the estate in Kobiki-cho, he got the larger private painting school than other Kano-ha and the students we...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Paintings : Pre 1800 item #1217217 (stock #0028)
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This offered painting dates from the early or the mid Qing-Dynasty around the 17th. and 18th. century.

It was impossible to identify the artist, but it is obvious that he was a great painter of his time. The colours are still strong and vivid, and it is a real joy to notice the impressing details of the amazing dusk scenery.

Signature and seal: anonymous

Scroll end: wood

Technique: handpainted on paper

Size: 74,8 x 149,3 cm / 29,4'' x 58,7...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Paintings : Pre 1800 item #1217325 (stock #0030)
Momoyama Gallery
$750.00

This Buddhist Scroll painting was drawn about 200 years ago during the Edo Period in Japan. It is hand painted on paper.

You will find a Hermit with tortoise with a Wabi-Sabi atmosphere. It is drawn very well and it is a very good composition.

Such simple touch is the soul of a Japanese painting. It leads to WABI-SABI. This style of painting is called KANO-HA painting. It is traditional from ancient times and it is the most popular style.

The Kobikicho branch of th...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Sculpture : Pre 1800 item #1217326 (stock #0031)
Momoyama Gallery
$1500.00

CONDITION : Good ( little damages due to an age of more than 200 years, but they do not reduce its beauty )

SIZE : Width 20cm (7.9''), Length 15cm (5,9''), Height 42,42cm (16.7''), Weight 930 g

This is a Buddhist statue of Japanese coloured wood carving. It was made about 200 years ago and it is a real authentic original. It is never imitation. Such very old buddhist statues are very rare and valuable. There are some damages caused by using for 200 years, but they surel...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Sculpture : Pre 1800 item #1217564 (stock #0036)
Momoyama Gallery
$1800.00

It is hard to find real antique wooden Buddha Figures, and we are happy to offer you one rare piece of chinese art.

This is a highlight of our exhibition.

This large Buddha is approx. 250 years old and is carved of one piece of old DARK wood. It came from a well known antique dealer in Bejing, China. The spoils of time, the cracks, the leavings of colour and the signs of age give a valuabel proof of its authenticity.

It is placed and fixed on a thick piece of woo...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Sculpture : Pre 1800 item #1217819 (stock #0044)
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Early Edo period, 17th century.

Enjoy this small local wooden folk Buddhist statue called 'Minshu-Butsu' (or 'Minkan-Butsu'), dated back to the indicated age but could also be earlier.

It is unique and soften modeled with calm smiling in 'Gassho' pose, coated with mature paint and an impressing merciful aura.

The statue shows the wear of time and draws its beauty from it. It is sprinkled with gold on the front; the back must have been against a wall or a pillar ...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1800 item #1218247 (stock #0047)
Momoyama Gallery
$750 Sold

As being passionate connaisseurs of Japanese Tea Bowls we always do our best to impress our visitors with tea bowls, which are for sure singular artworks.

Here we show and exhibit a treasure of Japanese tea ceremony culture. A very old Edo Period E-Karatsu chawan with tasteful gold repair 'gintsugi' (kintsugi) and mysterious signs - this tea bowl emanates the essence of true wabi sabi.

It has been part of our valuable chawan collection for almost 100 years.

Only ...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Wood : Pre 1800 item #1221754 (stock #0068)
Momoyama Gallery
$1350.00

Please feel free to enjoy this Chinese wood carving of a seated Guanyin, early Qing dynasty. The Guanyin is seated in rajalitasana, royal ease, on a pierced rockwork base with one leg lowered and the other with knee raised supporting the right arm, the face carved with a poised and calm expression, wearing a tiara and loose robes falling over the shoulders and open at the chest to reveal an elaborate beaded necklace.

There are no repairs visible, but pieces of laquer had been chipped...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1800 item #1221871 (stock #0069)
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This beautiful chawan (tea bowl) was made in the oribe style, a more than four hundred year old tradition from the central part of Japan in the ancient Mino province.

That tradition was in part influenced by tea master and warrior Furuta Oribe (1545-1615) who developed his own style of tea ceremony. The bowl is very well made and in perfect condition. It dates from the mid Edo Period and has no repairs or damages except inborn kiln cracks. The green glaze is very vivid and strong.

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All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Earthenware : Pre 1800 item #1223685 (stock #0079)
Momoyama Gallery
$250 SOLD

This is a 17th century Karatsu ware tokkuri made of oldest Karatsu clay.

It gives a perfect impression of wabi-sabi..

It has no water leak, no repairs and no damage.

Size: 14 cm x 8,5 cm height / width

Shipping is included

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Sculpture : Pre 1800 item #1227392 (stock #0087)
Momoyama Gallery
$450 Already Sold

We kindly present an unusual and rare Japanese pottery Kannon. She is seated and is wearing a long draped robe that also drapes over her head.

It dates from the mid Edo Period ( 17th. century ).

Good antique condition. Please watch the photographs.

Size: 21.3 cm height and 16.1 cm width, Weight 1,02 kg.

Shipping included

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1800 item #1227516 (stock #0090)
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This interesting piece is a ko-karatsu ware ( old Karatsu ). This appellation designates early pottery from the kilns of the town of Karatsu, located on the island of Kyushu, Japan. The date of the foundation of the first karatsu kilns is uncertain, but there seems a consensus for it to be around the beginning of the 16th century during the late Muromachi period ( 1336-1573 ). The first potters were from Korea, and they brought to Japan techniques which contributed to the creation of unique w...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pottery : Pre 1800 item #1228197 (stock #0091)
Momoyama Gallery
$990.00

Please feel free to enjoy this very rare type of black Chinese Dragon vase with different images on it.

It dates from the Qianlong Time 1736-1795 ( Qing Period ) and bares a zhuanshu seal mark.

The pottery vase is in very fine antique condition with no repairs or cracks.

Size: 26,1 cm height x 13,2 cm width/diameter, weight 1,4 kg.

Shipping included

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Sculpture : Pre 1800 item #1229082 (stock #0098)
Momoyama Gallery
$450 SOLD ALREADY

A rare Siam 18th. century Ayutthaya gilt bronze Buddha sits with legs crossed, right hand in the bhumispara mudra, the "calling the earth to witness" gesture, left hand in the mudra of meditation.

This posture symbolizes the union of method and wisdom, samasara and nirvana, and the realization of the conventional and ultimate truths. It was in this posture that Shakyamuni overcame obstructions while meditating on Truth, transforming delusions into mirror-like wisdom. The power of th...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Sculpture : Pre 1800 item #1229221 (stock #0099)
Momoyama Gallery
$1800 Sold

Another stunning item from our private Buddha collection.

Large Chinese Guanyin made of Jade, with changing jade colours from light green to green, yellow, grey and black, the figure is seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus flower, one hand holding a bottle of elixir and the other hand raised in apan mudra.

The artist has put together three pieces of jade, the buddha, the crown and the lotus seat to a spectacular Guanyin statue with very detailed carvings. Absolutely rare an...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1800 item #1230967 (stock #0106)
Momoyama Gallery
$800 Sold

A superb Karatsu chawan dating from the mid Edo period (1615-1868). Karatsu pottery originated more than four hundred years ago in the small town of Karatsu, located in northern Kyushu. It has been a favorite of tea practitioners for centuries for its simple design and natural feel. Decorated karatsu ware is called E-karatsu.

This tea bowl is in excellent condition and comes with a special wood box with describtion of its content ("Karatsu Tea Bowl Edo Period").

It is perf...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Sculpture : Pre 1800 item #1237486 (stock #0116)
Momoyama Gallery
$600.00

Outstanding 18th. Century heavy casting of Buddha, both hands grasping flowers, eyes in serene expression, with incised robes extending towards a double-lotus base. It would appear that this piece may have at one point in time had a mandorla mounted to the backside.

Measures 6.5 in. (16 cm) in height.

Shipping included
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1800 item #1242927 (stock #0131)
Momoyama Gallery
$900.00

Superb chinese fluorite carving of Guanyin with a weight of 2,1 kg, made around 1750. It is Jade green in areas and almost clear in others and it shows the numerous flaws running through so stone typical of so-called green quartz (actually fluorite). It is raised on a hardwood stand, which is forming the torso of the Guanyin.

Wonderful and unusual display piece with a cubistic aesthetic - definitely singular.

Good condition. Only a small part of the left ear is missing and...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1800 item #1243567 (stock #0133)
Momoyama Gallery
$750 Already sold

An absolutely stunning Edo period (1700s) Kuro Oribe Chawan covered in thick, ink-black crackle glaze and some fine cream colored decoration.

The slightly irregular kutsu-gata form settles easily into the palm of the hand, with the built up rim resting lightly on the fingers. A high quality box called Shiho-zan is part of the offer. The four sides of the box are surrounded.

No chips or repairs.

It is unsigned, as would be typical of older tea implements.

S...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1800 item #1245858 (stock #0139)
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Here we present a tasteful kuro (black) Oribe kutsu chawan from the mid Edo period.

It has an interesting shape with fantastic black glaze and two different images on it. This bowl is unmarked, which was typical for tea bowls of this era.

We offer this tea bowl with a very good box (kiribako).

No cracks or repairs - except inborn kiln cracks. Good antique condition with some traces of use due to the age.

Size: 8,3 cm height x 14,2 cm diameter.

Ship...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Sculpture : Pre 1800 item #1248772 (stock #0144)
Momoyama Gallery
$1500 Already sold

Antique seated bronze Buddha in Maravijaya and Virasana, made in the late 16th or early 17th century in Chiang Mai Northern Thailand.

It shows a rare high quality bronze, very heavy, solid and shiny with rests of gilt.

The statue is our property since 1938 and was exhibited in our private home since that time.

Predominantly hollow inside and nevertheless 6,5 kg heavy.

Size: 43 cm height x 31 cm width.

Shipping included

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Sculpture : Pre 1800 item #1248899 (stock #0145)
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A comparetivly large sized Japanese Kannon Bosatsu from the Edo Period - about 250 years old - used in Sōfuku-ji ( 崇福寺 ) Temple in Gifu and since 80 years in our collection.

It is made of premium wood and has been carved by a master craftsman. The golden colour is still vivid and shiny and looks absolutely amazing. Buddha Statues of this quality are very rare.

It is in good condition with little wears of age.

Size: Width 5.9 in : Leng...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Sculpture : Pre 1800 item #1255093 (stock #0149)
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Please take a look on this extraordinary 15 inches large Guanyin, made of dark spinach green jade. It dates from Qing Dynasty 18th.century or earlier.

Rich and fine details and a serene and elegant expression in the face.

A statue like this is very rare on the antique market. Fine condition with no repairs.

Size: 15" H x 5" W x 2.7" D

Shipping included
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Sculpture : Pre 1800 item #1258129 (stock #0151)
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Fabulous Chinese antique bronze Guanyin Buddha statue, Qing dynasty Kangxi period, around 17th century. The Guanyin is sitting on a base, wearing a long robe, two eyes are looking down, holding a bottle.

Smooth surface, wonderful and exquisite carving. On the back you will find a Kangxi mark. It's a rare statue, very special. No repairs.

Size: height:16 1/2" bottom diameter:7-8 5/8" net weight:8.05 kg

Shipping included
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #1259133 (stock #0155)
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From our Sake Tokkuri collection we offer you a very old example of oldest Oribe ware, made in the mid Edo Period, around 250 years ago.

Wonderful umanome design (horse eye) and vivid Oribe glaze.

Oribe ware, type of Japanese ceramics, usually glazed in blue or green and first appearing during the Keichō and Genna eras (1596–1624). The name Oribe is derived from Furuta Oribe, a pupil of Sen Rikyū, under whose guidance it was first produced.

Some Orib...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1800 item #1259926 (stock #0158)
Momoyama Gallery
$1,200.00

Japanese stunning cast iron Choshi (Sake kettle) from the Edo Period around 1750.

It is designed with a great relief, showing an Ebisu. Ebisu, also transliterated Yebisu or called Hiruko or Kotoshiro-nushi-no-kami, is the Japanese god of fishermen, luck, and workingmen, as well as the guardian of the health of small children. He is one of the Seven Gods of Fortune, and the only one of the seven to originate purely from Japan without any Hindu or Chinese influence.

The l...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Sculpture : Pre 1800 item #1260781 (stock #0160)
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Large and heavy Chinese antique Bronze Guanyin buddha statue, Qing dynasty, c. 18th century. Really impressing. The Guanyin buddha is sitting on a lotus base, the clothes are so graceful and elegant and the details of the figure are magificent.

Good "Xuande" mark on the back.

Size: 15,1'' height, weight 15 lbs!!

Shipping included
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1800 item #1263756 (stock #0169)
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An absolutely stunning Edo Period black Oribe tea bowl covered in thick, ink black glaze with a floral and abstract design.

The slightly irregular shaped kutsu-gata (shoe shaped) form settles easily into the palm of the hand, with the built up rim resting lightly on the fingers.

The tea bowl comes together with a good box with pouch (shifuku) and corner protections (hashira).

Size: 7,5 cm height x 14 cm diameter.

Shipping included
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Earthenware : Pre 1800 item #1267462 (stock #0178)
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We like to present you today an early Edo Period Karatsu Yaki Guinomi (Sake cup) with aesthetic silver repair (kintsugi) made around 1700.

The Guinomi has a hira-gata shape, refering to the Kamakura Period. Fantastic item!

It comes with a tailor made wood box.

Size: 3,8 cm height x 6,1 cm width.

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1800 item #1279586 (stock #0193)
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We like to offer you a rare Japanese Hagi Chawan called 'Gohon Chawan', made in the old Korean style from ancient times and dating from the mid Edo period.

Colour and glaze are equally rare and wonderful. We offer this fantastic chawan together with its Edo period wooden storage box and its cloth pouch called 'Shifuku'.

This Hagi Gohon Chawan has a split cross footring called 'warekodai'. Tea bowls of this style were favored by busho chajin (warrior tea men).

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All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1800 item #1283977 (stock #0200)
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An absolutely stunning Edo period (1700s) Kuro Oribe Chawan covered in thick, ink-black crackle glaze and some fine cream colour with symbolic decoration.

It has an unidentified kiln mark.

The slightly irregular kutsu-gata form settles easily into the palm of the hand, with the built up rim resting lightly on the fingers. A high quality Japanese wood box is part of the offer.

No chips or repairs. Only natural inborn kiln cracks. Fantastic antique atmosphere!

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Sculpture : Pre 1800 item #1285341 (stock #0202)
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Another stunning item from our private Buddha collection.

Large Chinese Guanyin Temple statue made of Jade, with changing jade colours from light green to green, yellow, grey and black. This solid figure is seated on a double lotus flower, one hand holding the pearl and the other a vase.

The Guanyin is in great antique condition with very detailed carvings. Absolutely rare and one of a kind. It dates from the Mid Qing Period (circa late 18th. century). There are some spo...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Sculpture : Pre 1800 item #1286263 (stock #0205)
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Wonderful 46 cm and 8,16 kg heavy Chinese bronze Guanyin Buddha from our Buddha collection, made in the 18th century.

The Guanyin (Kwan Yin) is wearing a long robe and is sitting with two hands hidden in the clothes, holding a reel. Very smooth and kind expression. Although the statue is hollow inside it is very heavy.

On her back marked the period of "Qian Long". A really very rare bronze collection, can't find from other places.

Size: 18,25'' in height, 6,5'...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre 1800 item #1288421 (stock #0209)
Momoyama Gallery
$995.00

Another Tea kettle from our tetsubin collection: a cast iron Tea kettle tetsubin from China, marked 'Kangxi, 40th year (1700) and the name of a maker 'Kichinichi zo'.

It has some traces of age and some rust inside. Great item with sophisticated atmosphere.

Size: 21cm height, 20cm length, 2870g weight