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Haku Maki did many prints some with interesting backgrounds some not. This modest run of rather large pints had a special black background: it is the texture of old leather. . Maki created and used this technique only in 1981 prints and mainly in persimmons. The persimmons are plump and meaty the green leaves of the fruit are nicely proportioned. Maki did only a few twin persimmon prints and none after 1980 except this one. 81-10 is in frame 2. It is 12 x 18 inches 46 cm x 32 cm “The stem and leaf of the persimmon tree are done in raised glossy black urushi lacquer. “ The persimmon appears in autumn in Japan (and China) and is associated with that season The other one is 81 31 only one known to me gray leather like black. 81 32 We have added 81-10. A single persimmon with the distinctive gray background. I do not know the title of the print in frame 5 8110, 30 31 40 no number 32 white 50

China agate earrings Qing

this pot is called one with qi xian style there are embossed lines at the top and bottom of the pot this was not used later than the early qing. great condition and lovely grain.

beautiful blue minor cracks all marked suggested reading the foreign policy of the Kangxi emperor 1661 - 1722

almost 11 cm tall Ears and head of monkey, stance and back and paws of lion, face of man. Is the only hole the one through the legs? Strange piece. The eyes are made of brass nails the nose and mouth of brass wire wooden and early in its life was lacquered--it seems to have vestiges of lacquer on it

This is a rustic brushpot a farmer in rural Hubei carved this out of a tree trunk. He spotted the branch at the right and decided not to trim it Hence this pot has a handle. Its skin is old and patinated. It is a charming pot. It dates from the 19th century.

This scroll depicts the evolution of the Chinese character for dragon, from its current traditional form at the top to centuries-old and ancient forms below. The abbreviated character in use today in China is 龙 .

The tiny frog has black eyes and is made of bamboo.

mysterious piece h 5.5 w 8 d 4

China jade pendent z

This old silver and bamboo bracelet is in excellent condition.

china kanggui low table wood and marble xx

This dark brown jar is very old and in great condition. It was produced in the Liao dynasty (907–1125).

china Massive root carving early Qing xx

This century-old cabinet can still be used for storing books and other objects.

China old cane xx

China old carpet blue