This doll is modeled after Kanpei, a samurai from the “Chushingura (Kanadehon).”, the story of 47 samurai who took revenge for their lord was shamed in public and forced to commit seppuku (suicide). It is based on the true story that occurred in 1701. Kanpei is portrayed as a handsome playboy who was deeply occupied with his girlfriend, Okaru, at the time of emergency for his lord...

JAPANESE STERLING SILVER TEAPOT Signed S SHOKAI Yoko

Description & Size

Teapot: 10.16 x 19.05 x 11.43 cm (4" x 7.5" x 4.5") height & wide with & without spout & handle

Weight: 426 gram (15.02 oz)

Age: Meiji Period c20th Century

Production: Handcrafted & Hand Hammered

This is a uniquely designed Japanese sterling silver teapot handcrafted & hammered throughout the mid body with an etched bamboo design on both sides...

Chinese Guang Xu period (1875~1908) Wucai vase is 9 inches tall. The vase came from the Warren Cox collection, New York. It depicts two flower vessels which are separated by calligraphy. Studio mark Cha Yi Xing on the bottom. It is in great condition.

A rare Ming dynasty wanli period under glaze blue and over glaze enamel Wucai large bowl with boys playing in the garden, rounded side with deep center and glazed base, bowl is in good condition no damage no chip no crack no restoration, natural glaze frittings on the rim, size: 14 cm diameter.

Japanese Silver Teapot w Side Handle Signed

Description & Size: 9.52 x 13.97 x 11.43 x 8.89 cm (3.75" x 5.5" x 4.5" x 3.5")

Weight: 220 gram (7.76 oz)

Age: Meiji Period 19th Century

Production: Handcrafted & Forged

This is a beautifully handcrafted Japanese silver teapot with side handle during Meiji Period 19th Century. The silver teapot has a maximum capacity of 400 ml/cc...

This very nice and large plate shows a for Chenghua pieces typical water plant and cranes design executed in the for Chenghua pieces typical watery cobalt blue. A rare piece, a " highlight " for any Ming blue and white collection. Ming Chenghua - Hongzi Period ( 1465 - 1505 ) Diameter : 32,5 cm. Condition : Perfect

19th century
Late Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with sang de boeuf / oxblood copper glaze and overglaze famille rose enamels
H: 23.5 cm, W: 21 cm (at widest point)
Perfect condition, with only slight age wear to enamels
From a Northern California private collection (mislabeled "Yung Cheng 1723-1735" to bottom)


An unusual sang de boeuf / oxblood copper red vase, heavily potted in the apple "zun" shape, and enameled with various floral sprays in the famille rose pa...

Late 18th Century Musha Ningyo of Minamoto no Yoshitsune. This wonderful early example of high quality has a great presence, sumptuous brocades, gold lacquered armor, a spectacular helmet, and many other fine details. His face is gorgeously and masterfully carved with finely burnished Gofun. An extraordinary example. Figure height: 15.75 inches, 40 cm. Overall dimensions: 20 x 20 inches, 51 x 51 cm. Excellent Condition.

A early Ming Dynasty Chenghua ( 1465 - 1487 ) period blue and white minyao bowl. Very nice watery cobalt blue which is typical for this period. D : 5,2 inc. 2 short hairline to the rim and some rim fritting.

A pair of Japanese lacquered iron abumi (stirrups) decorated with gold lacquer on a roiro ground with dragonflies (some with aogai inlay) within scrolling leaf background, the interior in red lacquer, different necks, some chips, cracks (on red) and retouching. Edo period (17th/18th century). 11 1/2" high, 4 3/4" wide, 12 3/4" long.

Marvelous and Rare Sakura Porcelain Head Doll of a an American Baby Girl, with Bisque arms and legs. Her clothes are all original. An absolute must for the serious doll collector. She has a wonderful presence and a beautiful face. Sakura dolls were the first attempt by Japanese doll companies to imitate western porcelain doll making techniques, mainly for export purpose...

A genuine late 17th to mid 18th century hand made openwork European grade sterling pierced strainer or ladle with a gilded bowl. This unusual 8" ladle has a gilt and pierced 2-3/8" x 2" bowl with a pouring lip, and would be a slightly higher than 800 grade silver. The openwork handle has wonderfully ornate hand made wire-work with two central medallions, which have never been engraved/monogrammed. The handle is completely hand made and it is applied to the bowl with a rat-tail...

Japanese samurai dolls are part of the display used for Boy’s Day on every 5th of May in Japan. The dolls are figures of historical heroes or legendary people to inspire the boys of the family (probably husbands are also included today) with their manliness and hopefully discipline and bravery to go along with them. Samurai’s Yoroi armor, Kabuto helmet with swords, bow with arrows are popular items chosen today for the day.

This is a large, very impressive musha ningyo (warrior doll)...

Extremely Rare Edo Period late 18th/early 19th Century Buraku Theater Puppet. This very large puppet was operated by three puppet masters, with an operator manipulating the head and face to create a wide variety of expressions. We think this puppet was used to portray Benkie, the 13th century warrior monk of Hieizan and trusted adviser to Yoshitsune. He wears a black velvet robe and sumptuous textiles and fiercely brandishes his nagitana weapon...

A Yuan dynasty blue and white yuhuchun vase, rounded side with pear shape body and glazed base, vase decorated with fine Persian under glaze blue of lotus pond motif, upper part with raising leave motif, divided classic scroll and cloud motif.
Vase has been broken and professionally restored, still a very good piece for collection, picture before restoration available.
Size: 25.5 cm height.

Japanese antique large musha ningyo (samurai warrior doll) of the great epic hero, Minamoto no Yoshitsune. His handsome face is set in a determined expression, he is seated with sword and saihai (command baton). He wears a spiked helmut, armor and silk robe woven with dragons. Edo Period. Size: 26" high (to very tip of helmet)

A blue and white jar with the six character reign mark of the Kangxi emperor (1662-1722) within a double ring to the base...

A rare Ming dynasty 15th century blue and white large meiping vase, globular body with small neck and unglazed base, decorated with under glaze blue of flower motif, good condition with small chip at the rim covered, size: 24 cm height.

Japanese Boys Day Horse. This white horse is of the highest quality and artistry. Carved of palomar wood and lacquered 30 to 40 times with gofun (oyster shell lacquer) to create a naturalistic effect. It is completed with the most fabulous trappings, a fine saddle, bells, and a ponga Buddhist symbol on his back. Presented on a lacquered stand with fine gold. The high quality makes it most likely that this fine piece was made for the Daimyo class, and may have been presented to a shrine...

Belgium combined Barometer and Altimeter (compensated), made by Pertuis & Fils Const.
A. Fisch Rep I. Bruxelles, with leather box, original condition.
Dimensions: diameter 2.75", 1.25" in height.

Large Meiji Period Bunraku Puppet of Tokagawa Ieyasu. Extremely rare on this grand scale (4 feet high, 122 cm). This fine quality puppet was possibly made at the request of the puppeteer Kiritake Monjuro II, as the hero in Bunraku plays. It has a fantastic dynamic presence, and is carved of Poloma wood covered in gofun (oyster shell lacquer) featuring sumptuous silk brocades with Tokagawa crests and dragons.

Japanese Silver Sake Ewer w Rattan Handle

Description & Size

Sake Pot: 13.33 x 7.62 x 10.16 cm (5.25" x 3" x 4") height & wide without & with rattan handle; Sake Cups: 3.81 x 5.08 cm (1.5" x 2") height & wide

Weight: 184 gram (6.49 oz); Age: Taisho Period Circa: 1920'; Material: Silver & rattan; Production: Handcrafted

This is a unique Japanese silver sake ewer / teapot with original rattan handle with etched grooves through out the body and cups...

Beautiful Japanese Bonbori lanterns for hina dolls. Hand painted on silk and it is indeed one of a kind. The bonboris are placed on each side of the Emperor and Empress hina dolls during the Hina Matsuri Festival, Girl's Day, in March.

We have not seen this type of lantern until now. The silk is lifted here and there and detached from the frames with some deterioration (probably a reaction to the glue or metal). The amazing thing is how the original colors maintained without fading...

Japanese Edo Period Lead and Silver Tobacco Pipe with Incised Darumas, both the man Daruma Taishi and the god Daruma. Acquired in Tokyo in 1986 by a renowned author on and collector of Asian art. 5 1/8 inches, 13.5 cm long.

Chinese Blue and White Rectangular Pillow, decorated on four sides with flowering peony, either end with prunus and bamboo on a cracked ice ground. 19thC. Length 15.0 cm. Condition: excellent, some abrasion around firing supports.

Unique Japanese antique clay doll, Mingei folk art of Japan, Emperor and Empress hina dolls (Dairi bina). Clay dolls were made all over Japan by the late Edo period (1603-1868) by off-season farmers which would often involve the entire family for extra income. These dolls were for the regular people (over 90 percent of the population were farmers then) who could not afford pretty hina dolls made out of cloth...

Japanese Silver Teapot w Jade Rings

Description & Size: 7.62 x 12.7 x 7.62 cm (3" x 5" x 3") height & wide with & without spout & handle; Weight: 111 gram (3.92 oz)

Age: Early Meiji Period; Material: Silver, Ebony wood, & Jade; Production: Handcrafted

This is a nice personal Japanese silver teapot with ebony wood handle & a unique jade rings as a finial. It's a handsomely handcrafted for a tea connoisseur of the time. It's in great shape & nice clear silve...

Northern Song celadon bowl decorated with incised flowers motive. 19cm diameter, 8cm high. Good conditions.

Japanese Silver Tea Set Signed MUSASHIYA YOKOHAMA
Description & Size

Teapot: 21.59 x 13.97 cm (8.5" x 5.5") height with & without handle, 15.24 x 12.7 cm (6" x 5") wide with & without spout; Weight: 580 gram (20.45 oz)

Sugar Pot: 11.43 cm (4.5") height, 15.87 x 10.16 cm (6.25" x 4") with & without handle; Weight: 268 gram (9.45 oz)

Creamer: 7.62 cm (3") height, 13.33 x 8.89 cm (5.25" x 3.5") wide with & without mouth & handle; Weight: 243 gram (8.57 oz...

Japanese Silver IRIS FLOWERS Box Signed

Description & Size: 5.08 x 10.92 x 9.14 cm (2" x 4.3" x 3.6") height & wide & long; Weight: 311 gram (10.97 oz)

Age: Meiji Period c1900'; Production: Handcrafted & Hammered

This is a beautiful Silver Iris Flowers box crafted during the height of the Meiji Period c19th. The silver box is handcrafted on top of the lid with iris flowers in a water pond & with 4-sides of the box with hand hammered background. The ...

 

Musha Ningyo of Minamoto no Yoshitsune dressed for the Imperial Court. He is wearing a fantastic brocade robe and a spectacular court hat. This wonderful rare example of high quality has a great presence, sumptuous brocades, gold lacquered armor, and many other fine details. His face is gorgeously and masterfully carved with finely burnished gofun (white clam shell lacquer). An extraordinary example. Height: 22.5 inches, 57 cm.

A superb and graceful example of First Period Dr. Wall Worcester porcelain. The patterns on it are "La Peche" and "La Promenade Chinoise," both of which were done by Robert Hancock. Although Caughley did a very similar variation, this piece was definitely made by Worcester.

The slightly flared tankard is 4 5/8" tall, with a top diameter of 3" and a base diameter of 3 1/4". Looking fresh from the factory, it has no chips, cracks, glaze or paint loss, or restorations. The base has the hatche...

This is a superior Takeda ningyo (doll), an old Japanese theater doll which was most likely modeled after the character, Teiseiko from “Kokusenya-ya-Gassen.” It was a popular theater play in 18th to 19th century Japan. The setting of the play is during mid 17th century China towards the end of the Ming Dynasty. Teiseiko (also known as Watonai) was fighting the battle for the old dynasty. The play is based on a true story of "Teiseiko" who was born from a Chinese sea merchant and a Japanese...

A hand painted piece of art of a plum tree, painted with ink on makuri paper with sign and seal of the artist - late Meiji Period.

I tried to find out the name of the artist, but it is difficult to read. The painting has a real nice and sensitive touch. It is hard to find similar items like this amazing one.

The condition is good - there is only some unimportant wrinkle and stain which gives the artwork that special touch of a unique piece of art.

Size: ca. 23 x 27 inches...

Chinese Famille Rose Export Cup and Saucer. Molded and decorated with central monogram within floral wreath. C1770. Dia. saucer 5" (12.7cm). Condition; Excellent, no cracks chips or restoration, some wear to gilding on rims.