An antique Japanese Sendai Tansu made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite style handles and the stylized Chrysanthemum arabesque lock plates. 6 drawers with a security door that hides 2 small drawers used to protect valuables. It comes with a key.

Age: Late Meiji Era (1900-1910)

Dimensions: 45 1/4" Wide by 34 3/4" High by 17 1/4" Deep

Japanese choba tansu (merchant's chest) with hinged biraki doors. Made of keyaki (zelkova elm) wood with a deep red lacquer finish. The upper portion of the chest has three exterior drawers over the doors which open to reveal a large compartment and four small interior drawers. The lower portion of the chest has two large exterior drawers. Extensive iron hardware includes cross bracing moko shaped drawer pulls, lock plates, and foliate corner brackets...

During Japan's Momoyama period, spanning from the late 16th to the early 17th century, Bizen pottery flourished, producing exquisite pieces such as this symmetrical and elegant flower vase. Crafted from locally sourced Bizen clay, this vase embodies simplicity and understated elegance. Its unassuming form showcases the natural beauty of the clay, enhanced by a delicate ash glaze...

Pvt. Zentner family Collection

Antique Japanese two section Kiri (Paulownia) wood tansu in original medium brown finish. From the Niigata region. Attractive iron locks on each drawer with floral motifs, squared "kakute" style handles on pierced backplates. Pierced Iron corner hardware. Original Keys included.
Edo age circa 1850s
Size: 34.75" L x 16.75" W x 39.5" H

A wonderful offering of a c1758 Vauxhall porcelain coffee can, very finely potted and painted in the highly sought after and uncommon "sticky blue". The scene is of two figures on a hill with a tree and a pagoda.

The condition is excellent, looking factory fresh, with no chips, cracks, paint loss, staining, restoration, etc. Any apparent shadows, white areas, streaks, or other issues are only due to photographic flaws and are not present when viewed in person...

A Bow porcelain factory wine coaster of deep circular form. This elegant and pleasing form, although it is very rarely seen, is also described as a potted meat dish. Painted in shades of blue with vignettes of oriental symbols and the "Koto Player" in a landscape, the interior also painted with a scroll...

Exceptionally fine and well cast 16/17th Century bronze dancing figure of KRISHNA from Southern India with many details, a wonderful natural patina and clear evidence of prolonged Puja (worship of object). No restorations or repairs. Excellent condition. Size: H. 4.5" (11.6 cm). Very sought after and rare collector's item! Provenance: Private European Collection.

A Classical George II Silver Coffee Pot, by Robert Cox, London 1753. Front contains what appears to be a leopard impaled with an arrow. Dimensiobns; 10.5" high, weight, 28 Traditional ounces, 25.5 Troy ounces. Excellent condition.

Pair of Japanese Kutani Vases. There is a hole on the base of both of them, originally drilled for lamps. Signed on bottom. Otheriwise in great condition and good detail. Pictures of birds and flowers in red and black, with gilt. Elegant scale with elongated height. Meiji Period. Circa 1900. Height:18" Depth:5.5"

American Edwardian sterling silver figural letter opener, ca 1910. Cast terminal in form of gaunt face surrounded by feather headdress. Neckcloth spills over onto round frame (vacant). Back plain. A nice piece of turn-of-the-century Native Americana. Marked “Sterling / 97”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 10 5/8 x W 2 1/8 x D 3/4 in. Heavy weight: 6.4 troy ounces. #BZ429

Antique Chinese low rectangular table made of carved lacquer in the tixi technique and decorated with guri "sword-pommel pattern". The lacquer is applied in multiple thin coats of alternating black and red then carved down to reveal the layers. The underside of the table is carved with a four character mark.

Age: Republic Period

Dimensions: 9 1/2" high x 26 1/2" long x 13 1/2" wide

Japanese wooden chest with a black lacquered body and iron handles on its front and back side, and red lacquered lid. The chest's top and sides are decorated with a gorgeous mother of pearl inlay in the shape of a kiri leaf, from the Tokugawa family. It is lined in rice paper and sits upon an added black wooden stand. Edo period (1615-1867) Size: (with stand) 20.5" height (no stand) 16" height, 24" width, 15.5" depth

Pair of English Victorian Neoclassical sterling silver candlesticks. Made by William Hutton & Sons in London in 1889. Each: Traditional column with stop-fluted shaft on stepped square foot. Composite Corinthian capital with concave sides and detachable bobeche. Beading. Fully marked. Very good condition. Some pings especially on foot rim, and split, also on foot.

Dimensions: H 11 3/4 x W 4 7/8 x D 4 7/8 in. Weighted. #BX827

An antique American Edwardian delicate filigree platinum bow pin decorated with a center round diamond and inlaid with small diamonds throughout the bow. A small circular pendant of diamonds with a center drop diamond hangs from the bow. American, circa 1900 approx. 1 carat of diamonds total. Excellent condition, the pin measures 2" in length.

Antique Japanese tansu with 9 drawers. Made of kiri (paulownia) wood with traces of black lacquer. The upper portion of the chest has three full-width drawers. The lower portion of the chest has five drawers of various sizes including three very small drawers. Iron hardware includes square drawer pulls and heavy lock plates. Nice patination over all.

Age: Edo Period (1603-1867)

Dimensions: 25 3/4" high x 29 3/4" wide x 14" deep

Pair of Edwardian Classical sterling silver candlesticks. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1914. Each: Ovoid socket with detachable bobeche on knopped baluster shaft; domed foot. Fancy floral garlands, gadroons, leaves, and scrolls. Scrolled rims. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, no. A602, and date symbol. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 11 x D 6 1/2 in. Weighted. #BY800

Antique Japanese pair of bronze vases in the form of woven baskets entwined with lotus blossoms and leaves. Each vase is decorated with a lifelike cicada and one of the vases has a crab.

Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 8" high x 5 1/2" wide (each vase)

Large Standing Soriente Figure. Remojadas, Vera Cruz, Mexico. Circa. 600-900 A.D. 15 ¼ “ x 12” x 3”. Hollow molded terra cotta. He stands with his arms widely spread holding an object of unknown purpose. Typical sloping forehead. Headware has varied well defined designs. He holds a object in his mouth, (often referred to as a hallucinogenic). These figures are thought to be children readied for sacrifice and are often refered to as “Happy Faces”. On old wood stand...