Japanese 32 Sword Scabbards Tray, set in Wood Frame-top and shaped bottom Tray, Meiji period, 13 1/4" x 8" wide, 1 1/2" high, and Scabbard-1" high, 1 3/8" wide for each Scabbard, include Shark's skin, various techniques Lacquered design, none of them are same, all different lacquered Scabbard, tray has rounded corners on top and short rounded bracket feet on the bottom. All the Scabbards are in good condition but wood on the bottom shows two(2) cracks between 5" to 9" long.

18th Century Japanese Netsuke depicting Hotei, one of the Seven Gods of Fortune, the God of Contentment and Happiness, seated on his treasure sack. Incredibly large chimney himotoshi. Very rich two-tone patina. Excellent tactile qualities. Unsigned. Netsuke measures 1.32 inches (3.4cm) wide, and 1.44 inches (3.6cm) tall.

Early 19th Century Japanese Netsuke depicting Hotei, one of the Seven Gods of Fortune, the God of Contentment and Happiness, floating on a small boat, with his fan, staff and treasure sack. . Natural himotoshi formed by the space between Hotei’s staff and the edges of the bow of the boat. Stained with dark highlights. Signed Naokazu on the bottom of the boat. Netsuke measures 0.83 inches (2.1cm) wide, 2.30 inches (5.8cm) long, and 1.04 inches (2.6cm) tall...

A very rare set of (probably) English 9-7/8" plates in a variant of the original Blue Willow pattern. We haven't been able to accurately identify this pattern with its distinctive border butterflies in our books, however they are definitely Georgian. The porcelain is the expected light gray and the decoration is slightly blurred and each plate has the expected frit and minor variations from the manufacture of these items...

Chinese White jade pendant in the form of a dragon and phoenix with incised heart designs. Diffuse calcification. Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD) unearthed in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province. Size; Length of carving is 4 inches, no condition issues noted.

Chinese Carved Green jade Yue axe, having a central incised anthropomorphic mask design and meandering thunder pattern. Tan and dark brown suffusion and calcification with slight surface erosion. Suspended from a black silk cord on wooden stand. 4"H x 5.25"W. Stand measures 7"H x 8"W.

China, 19th C., silver box, top decorated with image of an eagle with spread wings, perched atop waves with swirling cloud patterns above, maker's mark on the base. Length 3 1/4 in., Width 2 1/2 in., Height 1/2 inch. China, 19th C., silver box, top decorated with image of an eagle with spread wings, perched atop waves with swirling cloud patterns above, maker's mark on the base. Length 3 1/4 in., Width 2 1/2 in., Height 1/2 in.

Chinese wooden shrine enclosing Guan Yin on lotus base and her acoyltes Longnu and Shancai. 19th century or earlier. 70 cm high x 32 cm wide. Good condition. Smoke encrusted patina.

Japanese Bronze Inkwell, early 20th c., in the form of a lidded "wicker" creel, with bronze inkpot and glass liner. Size; Measurements are H.- 1 3/4 in., Dia.- 2 1/2 inches, no condition issues noted.

Chinese greenish-grey jade carving depicting Shoulou, God of Longevity, holding a staff, having smooth polished surfaces with incised details, 19th century period. Size; Heigh of carving is 2.5 inches, old small chip to the staff.

DESCRIPTION: From our Southeast Asia Collection, a large and classic 19th century Burmese Hsun-ok constructed of wood that was first lacquered in black, and then covered in successive layers of cinnabar colored lacquer called hinthabada. Over time, through use and handling, the cinnabar lacquer has worn off in some areas to reveal the black lacquer base coat underneath, resulting in an attractive negoro effect...

Ca. early 1800s

This incense burner is cast with a low relief design of mythical beasts among vegetation. It is raised on four feet and has separately attached dragon-form handles. It retains its original rich brown patina with old residue on the interior from many years of use. Acquired in the mid 1970s in Kyoto. Good condition.

Height: 5 in., 4 ½ in. wide across body, 7 ¾ in. across handles

Imagine this little guy hopping across your table providing everyone with salt or pepper! He is intricately detailed all the way down to his feet. His head unscrews to refill salt or pepper. He stands up well and does not wobble. He is marked "800" on his tail and was probably made sometime around 1910. He measures approximately 3" long and 2.5" tall and is in excellent condition.

Rather unusual late 19th century Chinese scholar’s rock made out of a piece of amber. Did not photograph well. Wonderfully translucent when held against light, can be viewed from several sides and conveys a very good feeling of a weathered surface of a mountain. There is an internal energy in the piece - a combination of shape, texture and color of the material. Very nice rosewood fitted stand. Excellent object for scholar’s table. Height with stand 2 3/4 inches.

19th century small Chinese lapis lazuli carving of Buddha Shakyamuni fast asleep as he leans on a rock. Very nice carving, quiet serene face, beautiful stone of bright blue with white veining and gold colored spots. Very pleasant patina, fixed in well carved hardwood stand. Length with stand 2 3/16 inches, height with stand 1 9/16 inches.

DESCRIPTION: A captivating pair of lacquered figural candle pricks, each in the form of a smiling attendant with hand on hip, wearing a banded hat and holding aloft a candle dish. The figures themselves are hand crafted of solid brown lacquer around a wire frame, while the flared bases are wood blocks covered in brown lacquer. This unusual, rare pair date from approximately 1750 – 1850, and are in remarkable condition with the expected age wear to the lacquered surface...

Early 20th Century Hand Painted Porcelain Plaque "Madonna and Child" Unsigned. Good Condition. Measures 6 Inches Diameter. Frame Measures 12-1/2 Inches Diameter.

A beautiful 19th C. Chinese famille rose porcelain bowl with Douguang marking, in excellent condition with a tiny bit chip to the foot rim please see the first photo. D:21cm Sold