Catalog: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian (93)

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 Momoyama Period (1573 - 1603) of feudal Japan. Circa 1600. Dimensions: 2 3/4" X 2 3/4". Buy with confidence.

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 Edo Period of feudal Japan. The piece displays symbols of divine protection and gold inlay studs. Circa early 1800s. Dimensions: approx. 2.25" X 2.188".

Deep and finely worked chasing decorate this special Japanese Meiji bronze jardiniere. Features ornately detailed carved dragon head handles as well as motifs of mythical phoenix birds of good fortune and connection the creative force of Earth and Nature. Circa 1890s. Dimensions: 10" h. X 16" w. X 12" d.

Elegant fun way to bring culture, diversity of color, positive celebration, and artistic form into your environment with a classic antique signed Japanese sake bottle. This fine authentic genuine artistic earthenware pieces celebrate an earlier joyful time. Circa 1890 - 1920. Dimensions: height: 15 - 16" X 6" diameter. For your convenience the bottle has a furniture friendly felt bottom added.

Finely executed 19th Century Japanese Meiji black lacquer gilt painted platter (as wall hanging) features master painted delicate birds and flowers, done in the classic Meiji style and Nature subject in the traditional gold and red. Dimensions: 21" wide X 16" high.

Grand antique Japanese Meiji oversized Art Nouveau, (the most expressive, short lived and extremely rare period of the Meiji era) bronze vases, display the finest quality chasing in their depictions of song birds and Nature's beauty with sumptuous period brown patina. Dimensions: 30" high X 16" diameter each. The comparable single Japanese Meiji Vase Lot # 36 sold at Christie's South Kensington, London on May 18th, 2012 for $51,109.

This fine Japanese nihonto katana displays remarkable craftsmanship, the Master swordsmith artistry and signature (see photo) of Tsuda Echizen no Kami Sukehiro a very well known smith of the early Edo (Shinto) period (1603 – 1868 CE). Made circa mid to late 1600s. Dimensions: Nagasa: 25.560”, Nakago: 7.375”, Mihaba at Ha-machi: 1.06”, Sakihaba: .813”, Kasane at Ha-machi: .375”, Kisane at Kissaki: .219”, Sori: .380”. Forging Pattern: Itame (wood grain)...

Outstanding grand Japanese Meiji detailed carved wood dragon bench features remarkably fine carved owl legs, Dragon head arms, two Dragons and the Phoenix Bird on the back, crested by a large detailed complex Dragon amidst Divine clouds. Circa 1865 - 1890. Dimensions: 55" h. X 57" w. X 24" d.

19th Century Chinese rosewood cabinet features two exquisite fine carved five clawed dragons. Dimensions: 25.2" High X 17.75" wide X 9.13" Deep.

Finely executed pair of Chinese carved green quartz ducks. Dimensions: 4.25" long X 3" high X 2" deep each.

Exquisite Chinese green agate bowl. Dimensions: approx. 4" diameter X 2" high. Precisely and elegantly executed piece.

Small Chinese agate finger bowl. Dimensions: 1.8" diameter X 1.3" high.

pre 1920 Two hand painted and relief carved antique Chinese barrel/drum (tables) - include gilting. Dimensions: Larger barrel - 17.75" high X 14.25" diameter. Slightly smaller barrel - 17.50" high X 14.1" diameter.

Black lacquer antique Chinese cabinet with inlaid carved stone Nature motif of birds, trees and flowers. Circa turn of the Century. Dimensions: 37.1" High X 25.25" wide X 12.1" Deep.

This exceptional antique Chinese hand painted on black lacquer box exhibits the finest execution of painstakingly long traditional lacquer process of fine materials, many layers of lacquer over stitched thin leather cover material. Beautiful depiction of lucky seven red crested cranes noting good fortune and longevity under gilt painted trees and trim. Circa turn of the Century. Later inside lined with Chinese newspaper and stained. Dimensions: 12.5" X 9" X 5".

Artistically executed 19th Century Raj pierce carved rosewood high back Anglo-Indian chair. Dimensions: 48" high X 16" wide X 20" deep.

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

Beautiful pair of uniquely lidded vases from the Qianlong Period. Signed on the bottom (see photo). Note unique shaped lids. Dimensions: 16' high X 9" diameter each.