Box (kobako) in lacquer (urushi) powdered with gold (kinji) decoration in relief (takamaki-e) of the 3 friends (plum tree, pine and bamboo) on a mountain (perhaps Mount Horaï of the immortals?) The mountain is lacquered in red under the gold powder, revealing scarlet shades depending on the orientation of the light...
Japanese inkstand (suzuribako) in lacquer (urushi). Decor on a spangled background (nashiji) of a lakeside mountainous landscape treated in relief (takamaki-e) flat silver powdered details (hiramaki-e) and mosaic (kirikane ) gold and silver. The rocks are particularly well treated. The interior is decorated with a rich nashiji background forming scrolls of mist and flowers in relief. The suzuribako is complete with its original simple and gilded copper stone and dropper...
Circa 1820 American Federal mahogany half domed keepsake box with brass feet and knobs. Come with original working key. Measures 8.75" high, 7.25" across, 7" deep.
A rare Late Ming - early Qing gilt bronze seated official, good condition please see picture for detail, size: 24 cm height.
A late Ming - Qing dynasty gilt bronze seated Guanyin, good condition please see the picture, size: 24 cm height.
This ancient bronze dates to the first half of the first millennium BC. It is exceptional for the presence of a leopard, or feline at the top, as the majority of similar pieces are unadorned. The piece is free of repair and measures 9-3/4" in length and 4" in height. Guaranteed ancient. A rare and uncommon example.
A solid cast gilt bronze dating to no later than the 17th century. The piece consists of the upper five heads of a standing Avalokitesvara. Mounted on a custom stand, the piece itself measures 4-1/4" in height. The quality of the casting is first-rate; remains of gilding, as shown in the photos. The piece would originally have had inlays of turquoise or coral, now missing. Please have a look at the photos, as they are part of the description.
A Japanese great and remarkable bronze okimono, on a wooden base, depicting an Oni, dressed as a priest, accompanied by a young oni.
The main Oni is portrayed standing and smiling, exhibiting typical demonic features such as horns and piercing eyes...
This is a Exotic and beautiful peach are drawn on black & Multicolored lacquer tray.
It is shiny and very beautiful.
There is no damage, but since it is an antique item from the Edo period (180-1867), there are slight scuffs but not noticeable..
Size::diameter:21.2㎝ height:2.2㎝
Rare box with 3 compartments in lacquered wood from the beginning of the Edo period, end of the 17th century, beginning of the 18th. Decor of chrysanthemums in a landscape. Some flowers are encrusted in solid gold. The decoration is in lacquer in light relief powdered with gold and silver on a nashiji background. Details in Kirikane. The silver is strongly oxidized and has turned greyish-black as on all very old lacquers of this period...
A pair of Hand Painted Jardiniere or Cachepots in porcelain circa 1830 measuring each about 10” tall. The pair each with separate bases, and gilded highlights. The handles decorated with ram heads.
FRENCH SEVRES PLATE WITH CROWN INSIGNIA OF KING LOUS PHILIPPE measuring 12” diameter
Two door panels from a Greek portable shrine. Early 19th century.
Showing five saints with traces of gilding on a wooden base. 25x9cm
Currently mounted on antique green velvet under glass in separate golden wood frames.
DRAWING OF SAMURAI COSTUME
As a fragment of illustrated book for the Edo period's samurai costume regarding the detailed explanation for when, where, and how to wear. Edo period, Japan. 38.5 x 27cm (15.15 x 10.62in).
Worm holes and stains due to aging as is. *This acrylic frame is not attached...
1900's Japanese Shakudo Mixed Metal Floral Chain Necklace with Fan Shaped Pendant
It is 21 inches (53.5 cm) in circumference by 9.25 inches (23.5 cm) long. The fan is 0.9 inch 1.4 inches (2.3 cm) in length by (3.56) wide. It is 67 gram.
It is tarnished and has surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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1900's Japanese Satsuma Vase with Samurai & Geisha Marked "Kinkozan"
It is 4.8 inches (12.1 cm) tall by 3.7 inches (9.5 cm) wide. It is 0.5 lb.
It has minor rubbing of gold and paint, a small chip at the lip, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Very tall early 19th century netsuke of a strange foreigner wearing richly decorated Chinese dress and European pantaloons with a karako (Chinese boy) sitting on his shoulders. He is holding a scroll in one hand, and there is a small drum hanging off his belt on his right side. Strong early carving, excellent detailing, wonderful face with a perfectly captured expression of slight madness, textile highlights on his belly are inlaid with turtle shell...
Width: 10.2 cm (4.1 in)
Height: 6.3 cm (2.6 in)
Japanese Satsuma lidded pot sitting on cute reverted feet; decorated with gilt and polychromed figures in a garden setting; intricate diaper work surround the lid and base rim; gilt wear to rim; signed by Hododa