Catalog: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian (93)

19th Century Ethiopian ceremonial conical leather hand Warrior Shield...

Pair of Kutani stick neck vases from the Meiji Period. These fine signed matching pieces are delicately hand painted by the master artisans. The natural motif includes flowers and birds, celebrating Natures wisdom, peace and beauty. The pair complement each other for Chi balance; they are not identical repeats. Note the signatures on the bottom. Kutani ware was originally produced around 1655 when the Maeda clan wanted to compete with Kyoto's thriving ceramics trade...

Large rare special fine demonstration of Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) artisanship by one of the premiere Meiji Master Artisans. This exquisite vase features an exemplary well sculpted striking Dragon that wraps completely around the vessel with detailed tendrils, talons. Although fearsome and powerful, in Japan, Dragons are equally considered just, benevolent, and the bringers of wealth and good fortune. Signed on the bottom. (see photo). Circa 1870s. Dimensions: 15.1” h...

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...

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.

Large grand beautifully executed Japanese Meiji Period (1868 - 1912) cloisonne vase, features multi colored auspicious dragons, mythical beasts floral and geometric patterns and a good luck key pattern ring. Circa 1890s. Strong demand for similar pieces in terms of excellence, size, medium and age are demonstrated by proven publicly recorded sales such as the sale price of $4,496 for Lot # 35 in London - South Kensington at Christie's Interiors on July 15th, 2008...

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”.

Large rare beautiful Han style antique Chinese carved Jade teapot with marble base. Beautiful yellow-green and oxidized nephrite jade is carved with outstanding artistic style. This striking piece features carved depictions of mythical creatures including Qilin (a chimeric beast) which brings good fortune and charm, dragon head, and Nature’s bounty. Excellent condition...

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".

Antique Japanese Nabashima Ware Bowl. Dimensions 2 inches tall X 8 inches in diameter. Good original condition overall, no damage or restoration. 19th century.

This elegant Japanese Meiji period bronze jardiniere features finely chased birds, trees and scrolling on the sides and lion-head feet. Circa 1890. h. 8 1/2" diameter w. 7 1/2" d. 7 1/2".

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...

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.

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...

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.

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 7/8" X 2 3/4". This tsuba comes with a handmade Kiriwood display box with upholstered cushion bed and custom made upholstered blade shape position centering nub to maximize the display and safety of your fine tsuba (see photo).

This beautiful hand made matching "mirrored" (balanced individual opposites) pair of Chinese cloisonne vases with lids features yellow and pink chrysanthemum flowers which represent longevity and healing with pink song birds. 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...

Antique rectangle slate ink stone with finely carved dragon on fitted lid. Dimensions: 8.25" X 4.5".