Catalog: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian (93)

19th Century antique gilt bronze Rattanakosin Buddha from the Thailand, depicts Buddha in the classic Bhumisparsa Mudra pose, sitting with legs crossed, left hand in the lap, palm upward, right fingers slightly touching the ground, (subduing Mara, Calling the Earth to Witness) symbolizing enlightenment and steadfastness, eyes half closed in a divine gaze. Made of bronze with lost wax method, the Buddha was originally red chromed and then gold leaf gilt...

This fine Japanese nihonto katana displays remarkable craftsmanship, the Master swordsmith artistry and signature (see photo) of Geishu Ju Fuyu-Hiro of the early Edo (Shinto) period (1603 – 1868 CE), second son of Jakushu Fuyu-Hiro, from the area around Hiroshima. Made circa mid 1600s. Dimensions: Nagasa: 26.500”, Nakago: 8.875”, Mihaba at Ha-machi: 1.188”, Sakihaba: .875”, Kisane at Ha-machi: .250”, Kisane at Kissaki: .188”, Sori: .750”. Forging Pattern: Itame (wood grain)...

Elegantly crafted antique Chinese blue ceramic vase with Crane motif. The Crane represents long life and the messenger of wisdom. This is a 19th Century piece made in the QianLong style. Circa 1890s. Dimensions: 15 1/2" h. X 12" w. X 4" d.

Attractive Shunzh style porcelain lidded vase from the Qianlong period. Qianlong concentric circles on bottom. Striking color and form. Dimensions: 17" high X 10" diameter.

Koi have traditional attributes of good luck and success in the Japanese culture. This massive (over 5 feet long) Koi bell or Mokugyo is masterfully carved out of one enormous trunk of Teak wood. To achieve the divine (Third Chakra) chime resonance confirmed and blessed by a Buddhist monk, the belly, mouth and the ball in the mouth were precisely carved to exacting specifications (see photos)...

Bring peace, prosperity, good luck and happiness into your life with this rare deep three dimensionally carved wood old hand painted Chinese Tibetan panel from the last quarter 19th Century or earlier...

Own this authentic symbolic piece of Japanese culture, art and history - a genuine antique Japanese Tsuba - sword hilt or guard of the katana nihonto - curved Samurai sword from the Momoyama Period (1573 - 1603) of feudal Japan. Circa 1600. Dimensions: approx. 3" X 3".

This rare fine example of bronze Japanese Meiji Period artisanship includes hand chased mythical dragons, birds and nature. Circa 1890. h. 36", diameter 12".

This antique Chinese sculpture of Yao-Shih Fwo, the Chinese Goddess of healing, hand carved of schist stone contains older design elements such as hair strands and facial features from the Qianlong period style. Eyes are half closed to represent heavenly serenity. It may be a fragment from a larger carving. This beautiful piece is finely crafted; clearly carved by a very skilled artisan. Astunning artistic enhancement for a fine home. Dimensions: 17” X 9” X 9”.

Bring positive energy into your home in a special artistic manner with this intricately pierced carved romantic masterpiece of Rama and Sita in the forest. The fine detail, grace, and scope of this special piece is exceptional displaying four levels of three dimensional carving. Iconology: The story of the triumph of Good over Evil and is highly venerated and celebrated every year in Indonesia. Depicted are Rama (the seventh avatar of Vishnu – Supreme God) his wife Sita...

Large (32" high) Chinese heavy thick substantial pierce carved beautifully grained period rosewood table with round period specimen marble insert top. Circa 1880s. Dimensions: 32" high X 22" diameter.

Elegant fun way to bring culture, diversity of color, positive celebration, and artistic form into your environment with a classic antique Japanese sake bottle or two (or three or four). These fine authentic genuine artistic earthenware pieces celebrate an earlier joyful time. Circa 1890 - 1920. Dimensions: height: 15 - 16" X 6" diameter. Purchase one at the listed bid/price or inquire about a per bottle discount for two or more. Three bottles total available for purchase...

This beautiful hand made matching "mirrored" (balanced individual opposites) pair of Chinese cloisonne vases with lids features blue song birds atop the blossoming cherry tree. Each vase is individually and artistically hand executed by a master craftsman and are therefore unique - not copies of each other (like two left feet)but balanced individual opposites. Nor are they copies of any others...

Three individual master executed pieces make up this exquisite, colorful and evocative old Edo period Japanese mounted wood block triptych. The artist is Toyokuni III (1786-1864) a k a Kunisada I. The signature in the toshidama cartouche reads, Toyokuni ga. This particular signature was used in 1857. The small vertical rectangular seal is of the publisher, Yamaguchi-ya Tôbei (Kinkôdô). Circa 1857. Dimensions: Each of the three art pieces are 13 15/16" high X 9 1/4" wide...

Attractive Shunzhi (1643 - 1661) porcelain lidded vase. Striking color and form. Dimensions: 17" high X 10" diameter.

Own this symbolic piece of Japanese culture, art and history - antique Japanese Tsuba - sword hilt or guard of the katana nihonto - curved Samurai sword likely from the Tenmon Period (1532 - 1555) of feudal Japan. This tsuba displays beautiful artistic craftsmanship in its dipictions of butterflies on front and back of the hilt (see photos) Circa 1550. Dimensions: 3 1/8" X 3".

Large grand beautifully executed Japanese Meiji Period (1868 - 1912) cloisonne vase, features multi colored lucky and prosperity bringing Koi fish, butterflies, floral and geometric patterns. This piece is in good condition however please note there is no bottom (see photo) not uncommon for its age (many fine pieces of this age have the bottom replaced). Circa 1890s...

Deep and finely worked chasing decorate this special Chinese bronze jardiniere. Features ornately detailed carved dragon head handles as well as motifs of mythical phoenix birds of good fortune and conection the creative force of Earth and Nature. Circa 1895. h. 11" diameter 20".