A classic renditions of the Bodhidharma (more commonly known as the Daruma in Japan), this scroll from the Muromachi period (1336-1573) depicts the legendary monk who famously introduced Buddhism to China. Originally from India, he is said to have traveled across the Himalayas on foot to share the wisdom and knowledge from his studies of meditation which later spread to Japan, Korea, and other parts of the world...

A rare antique Japanese Hangai Tansu (captain's business transaction chest) made of Keyaki Tamamoku (Zelkova Burl) and Kirinoki (Paulownia) woods. All original translucent Urushi lacquer with hand made bronze hardware. Security door with two side trick latches and a top lock and key that hides 6 interior drawers of varying sizes. The trick latches unlock by lifting the knob up and to the right for the left latch and up and to the left for the right latch...

1930's Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Buddha Happy Buddha Marked "朱茂盛造"

It is 8.1 inches (20.6 cm) tall by 9.6 inches (24.5 cm) wide. It is 3.5 Lb.

It has dark spots, skip glaze and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A black Raku ceremonial tea bowl displaying an excellent patina bestowed by time. The light colored clay peeks through in areas giving this piece a unique feel. Though the box is signed by the artist known as Rakuen, details on this particular potter seem to be lost to time...

Unique Japanese Keyaki (zelkova) hardwood kanban shop sign carved to resemble a calligraphy brush, with black, beige, and red pigment lacquer, hung by an iron hook and chain, with two character shop name carved in front of the brush handle. Original finish and patina consistent with age.
Hand forged 200 year old Japanese Iron mounts included with sale.

Early Meiji period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 36 1/2" L (46" L w/ chain) x 4" W

We Japanese have been loving celadon from China since 11 century. Especially about the Long-guan ware, we categorize 3 types. 1."Kinuta"celadon in Song dynasty, 2."Tenryuji" celadon in Yuan dynasty, 3."Shichikan"celadon in Ming dynasty. This piece is categorized "Shichikan" celadon. The celadon of Long-guan-yao had been declining in Ming dynasty and generally has not clear color...

A rare antique, Thai mother-of-pearl inlaid black lac footed cup, or pedestal bowl, Thailand, 18th or early 19th century. The cup of rounded polygonal form with thin sides rising from a decagonal splaying foot, the exterior extremely finely inlaid with various typically Thai designs and motifs in mother-of-pearl against a black lac ground...

An 18k Gold key wind fancy case open face pocket watch with key circa 1900. This antique yellow gold 1-5/8" diameter watch has blued hands and a textured gold face. The ornately tooled and engraved case is stamped K18 on the crown and WARRANTED 18 CARAT 92971 inside the back. The dust cover also has this serial number along with CUIVRE J.D. The works are unmarked and they measure 1-7/16" across. The case snaps shut firmly front and back, it has the original key and it runs well...

Authentic antique, 18th - 19th century, Tibetan belt pouch (coin purse) composed of leather, silver and brass. The front richly decorated with silver and brass, and studded with co turquoises.  

MEASUREMENTS: Overall length of the front silver frame: 11.5  cm (4 1/2 in).  

CONDITION: In good condition considering its age, Leather is still flexible, showing the age and usage...

1900's Chinese Flambe Glaze Porcelain Vase with 2 Ears

It is 10.62 inches (27 cm) tall by 11.4 inches (29 cm) wide. It is 6.6 Lb.

It has glaze crazing, skip glazes, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Finely carved and once elaborately painted, this antique figure was probably from a small shrine. Clearly used and handled over the years, piece still has some areas of original paint. Some residual of an inked signature on bottom. carving may be of a monk or other religious figure. Stands about 2 inches high.

George V sterling silver vase. Made by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd in Sheffield in 1912. Tapering and girdled tube on stepped foot. Flared and castellated rim with applied molding and ornament. Lion’s head side mounts with hinged and turned rings. Fully marked, including design no. 13163. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 10 1/4 x D 4 1/2 in. Weight: 15.5 troy ounces. #BX033

An elegant Serving fork by Gorham in sterling Silver with a Multicolored Enameled Handle. Circa 1880-1890. Length, 9: weight 4 ounces. Excellent condition.

George III sterling silver mustard pot. Made by Andrew Fogelberg in London 1770. Drum-form with flat and hinged cover; leaf-capped s-scroll handle with open scroll thumb rest. Engraved leafing scrollwork, including frame engraved with armorial. Detachable cobalt glass liner. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 3 1/4 x W 3 3/4 x D 2 1/2 in. Weight (silver only): 4 troy ounces. #BV986

Burmese alabaster Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base, with inlay of glass pieces on the headband.

Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Size: Height 53 C.M. / Width 54.5 C.M. / Depth 20 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost...

Gold and black lacquer painted box. The decor consists of reserves containing pictural scenes of characters in gardens with pavilions. The bottom is decorated with flowers.
The inside of the lid is decorated with tea leaves in gold lacquer on a black lacquer background.
This box rests on four wood polychrome lacquer feet carved in the shape of a bat.

China circa 1880
Height 4.72 in. (12 cm) – Width 11.42 (29 cm) – Depth 8.27 (21 cm)

This is a finely carved boxwood netsuke depicting the Skeleton of the Buddhist Priest Danka beating on a Mokugyo, or Buddhist Temple Drum. Very nice detail and wonderful symmetry all throughout, rich patina. It sports a chimney himotoshi that begins on the bottom of the mokugyo, and continues around the spine of the skeleton. This is an unsigned and larger version of this popular Japanese legend...

A nice double series opaque twist (DSOT) wine glass with an ovoid bowl (slightly ogee) which has a fluted lower half. The stem has a pair of 9-ply spiral bands outside of a lace twist. Conical foot, snapped pontil.

Fine condition with no problems. The height is 5 1/8", and a bowl diameter of 2" with a foot diameter of 2 7/8".

Note: Because of the extreme closeups of the photos, and the non-ideal lighting conditions, there might appear to be spots, discolorations, or hazes in the glass, whic...

Tall sterling silver, pink guilloche enamel, and cut crystal vase by The Thomae Company of Attleboro, Massachusetts. Base is weighted and the crystal is finely “wheel cut” in a floral design. This stunning vase measures 10 7/8 inches high x 3 1/2" diameter across top. Dates circa 1915.

Inro with 4 squares decorated with Toba riding his mule, on the reverse a rooster under a bamboo. Toba, the rooster and the bamboo are inlaid with mother-of-pearl and lacquered with gold powder on a background of red lacquer in slight relief. The mule is inlaid with pewter. This style of inlay is from Ogawa Haritsu (Ritsuo) who was active in Japan at the end of the 17th century and the beginning of the 18th. Interesting detail, the kirikane inlays are in pewter which is unusual, usually they a...

A Ningxia Maze Medallion Seat Mat, 18th Century Provenance: Koos de Jong collection Dimensions: approx. 70 x 65 cm, good condition

Huangyangmu (rosewood) pipe ornament of a monkey riding a guardian lion; promotion and protection symbol.
The lion holds a mobile ball in its mouth; wonderful patina and beautiful colour, very good condition despite its great age, 18th C? H :4 cms

Old Chinese Scholar's ink box with remnants of ink inside. Mark on bottom. In very good condition, it measures 2 3/8 inches diameter. Circa 1900.

This exquisite and rare ceramic jar from the Ayyubid period of the 12th century AD boasts a unique pear-shaped form with a short foot and a flaring neck. It is adorned with three black bands delicately painted on the shoulder underglaze, contrasting beautifully with the pristine white ground. The jar is a fine example of Islamic ceramics from the time period and provides an intriguing glimpse into the art and culture of the era.

Measurements:

Height: 9.6 cm (3.78 inches)

Diame...

19th century Japanese kozuka (sword knife) handle with raised and incised decoration of a morning glory plant with flowers and leaves. Elegant design, excellent crisp work, wonderful warm brown patina, beautiful gilding, in very good condition. Length 3 3/4 inches.

The size of Large Imari Bowl: 15 1/8" Dia x 5 1/2" High, 38.5 cm x 14 cm
This is top quality Japanese Ko Imari Porcelain Bowl from early Meiji
Period, 1868-1912, circa around 1860-1880's. It has main background
design of Kasane Noshi and Dragon design. Noshi is happy blessing
symbols Ribbon design for the well wish when peoples getting marry.
More Noshi you have more blessing you are getting happiness.
There also total 8 crane origami design decorated in the Noshi...

This fire screen is mounted on a mahogany tri foot pole. The needlepoint is made of wool and silk. The entire piece measures 54 inches high. The screen is 19 1/2 inches by 26 inches. This dates late 19th century. This item is available for local pickup, only.

ROMAN BRONZE WINGED NUDE EROS
ROMAN IMPERIAL, 1ST CENTURY AD

Love’s messenger stands in a relaxed pose with detailed facial features. Finely modeled in a naturalistic way, with childish proportions and chubby features. The figure is in a relaxed posture with the lively movement of the twisted head and body, twin wings with wonderful incised feathers attached to his back. He was probably holding a bow and arrow, now missing.

Eros, God of love and son of Aphrodite, was a pop...

Small altar ("zushi" in Japanese) made of wood, lacquered in black outside, gilt inside. The locking system as well as the hinges are made of beautifully decorated bronze. The altar contains a gilt wood statue of Buddha sitting cross-legged in meditation posture on an elevated throne backed by an aureola. Japan, 19th century. Total height: 8" (20,5 cm). Flaked lacquer at the base, otherwise very good condition.

19th century nephrite carving. A reclined sheep holds a peach in her mouth. Her head is turned back to watch her baby. The lamb is leaning on his mother, in his mouth there is a string of Ling-Zhi. Very nice carving in good condition. H: 2 inches, W: 3 ¾ inches, D: 1 ½ inches

Fine Japanese carved wood netsuke; of dogs playing (some chips), from end of 19th century period. Provenance: by repute ex-Clark Collection, Honolulu

A beautiful late 19th C. Chinese famille rose black ground porcelain vase, in excellent condition. H:52cm

This ia a Japanese antique Thick handspun & natural indigo dye katazome long fabric of meiji era . It's a tsunagi-sankaibishi pattern. There are two small holes near the end. There is a light stain. They are not disturbing, and as a whole it is in very good condition. Size::Length::176cm( 69.2inch) Width:: 34cm( 13.3inch)

Some examples from the various singles, pairs, and sets of colored wine glasses we have. Many others in our inventory are in different colors, sizes and bowl shapes. Prices are per glass and depend on the specific items chosen.

Chinese Han Dynasty Glazed Pottery Jar - Cracked (206 BC - AD 220)

This pottery jar of "hu" form was made during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220) and comes from Shaanxi province in the northwest of China. It is made from a relatively highly-fired reddish pottery and has simple incised decorative bands surrounding the jar at its shoulder. The whole surface, including the base and inner mouth, is coated in an attractive amber-coloured glaze that is very finely-crackled. The flat base has mark...

An unusual and rare alms basket with glass inlays from the Arakan State. Age: Late 19th Century. Size: H. 19.5cm. Diameter.of the base. 34cm. Condition: No repairs. Wood chip in the inside of the base. See last photo.

Charming Japanese Seated Bronze Maiden on original well-carved wooden base. Young maiden is dressed in peasant clothing and is holding a teacup.

Size: Overall 16" H x 13"W x 17"L Actual 14.5:H bronze figure

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

This is a 19th Century, flattened rectangular with rounded shoulders form snuff bottle, rounded short neck, and flat oval footing. It is made from Puddingstone. The stone has a creamy creamy suffused background, with blots of gray and black. It comes with a grayish russet stopper with spoon. This elegantly looking piece is in excellent preserved condition. a similar form sand material snuff bottles is illustrated in 'The Collector's Book of Snuff Bottles", by Bob C. Stevens, Item 666 page ...

Chinese Neolithic Sculpture circa 200 B.C. Han Dynasty measuring 23” with plinth measuring 29” complete with Oxford Certification

18th century Indian bronze votive sculpture of Shiva shrine with lingam, Naga (cobra) with protectively open hood, Nandi bull (the vehicle of Shiva, or sometimes considered to be a form of Shiva himself), pile of offerings and couple of plates. Very nice casting, beautiful patina and wear, very good devotional object. Length 3.14 inches.

Decorated with mythical beasts. Lovely green patina. Han Dynasty (206 BC - 221 AD) Diameter 9 cm.

Frog on a water lily and a lotus root at the base. The whole is in bronze with a dark brown patina.

In the Japanese bestiary, the frog has a special place, carrying positive values. Both the frog and the toad, called kaeru, come back every year, no matter how far away they are from the pond where they were born. The word Kaeru is a synonym for "coming home". It is the protective animal for travelers and the symbol of hospitality. Its effigy is present on door hammers or gongs placed...

Antique Japanese large temple bronze hibachi. Round form with handles on either side and standing on three low feet. Decorated with raised bands of archaic motifs including alternating chimera and kylin mythical creatures.

Age: Edo Period (1603-1867)

Dimensions: 12" high x 23 3/4" wide (9 1/4" high to top of rim)

Good vintage Burmese baby boy puppet with articulated arms and legs, carved circa 1980s/1990s, head to toe H: 22cm/8.6cm. Free Shipping

A Korean Rare/Fine Scholar’s Wood Bookshelf Chest: Korean, Joseon period, 19th century The paulownia wood surfaces ot the rectangular chest covered by old aged natural patina, mounted with metal fittings, the two central and rectangular hinged doors, and mounted with metal hinges and lock attacked to the lockplate the two doors opening to the double inner horizontal compartments set. It’s in fine condition with aged natural patina. Measurements; 86cm x 42.5cm x 70cm h.

Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Qingbai Glazed Porcelain Covered Jar

This attractive small covered jar was made during the 13th / 14th Century (Song / Yuan Dynasty). It is coated inside and out in a finely-crackled pale green Qingbai glaze. The cover has a carved pattern to give it the appearance of a tiled roof; this jar represents a granary. There are incised decorative bands that surround the body. The edge of the foot is rather poorly trimmed.

Height 8.5 cm. It is in fine condition with...

A Very Fine and Rare white Slip Inlaid Puchong Stem-cup: Korea, early Choson Period, 15th Century, This stem cup is very rare in Punchong ware decorated with chrysanthemum flower heads on whole body and inlaid with grass pattern encircling the rim. They are usually decorated in white slip with stamped rope-curtain pattern covers its entire body. This deep, circular Punchong stem cup decorated in white slip inlaid with chrysanthemum flower head within a narrow band of arching leaves and paral...

Late Meiji period (1890s to 1912) Japanese buffalo horn kushi (hair comb) with lacquer decoration of blooming peonies. Very well made, good lacquering in subtle colors, wonderful work in Japanese taste, some old stable peeling to lacquer. Length 3.4 inches.

Interesting and quite attractive stylized feritility figure, South European stoneage settlements, Iberian Peninsula, c. 3rd.-2nd. millenium BC.

Interesting small female idol of the fertility type, that was widespread in Europe in the neolithic period. A female deity with large breast and her left arm curving over the left breast. Beige-white sandstone

Size: 9,3 cm. tall.

Condition: Very fine and intact, with some wear and corrosion.

Ex. Old Danish Pri...

An Extre. Rare/Fine Korean Sraffiato (¹ÚÁö-¸é)Peony and Reverse Inlaid (¿ª»ó°¨) Punchong Jar-15th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 15th century. The squat globular stoneware wide body sharply tapering to a raised ring foot, with everted rolled rim, decorated with white slip inlaid to the neck, decorated in black and white slip inlaid in sraffiato and reverse inlaid with a large peony flowerhead and leaves and decorated en suite on other sides, beneath rich and clear celadon glaze app...

1900's Japanese Gosu Satsuma Censer with Elephant Ears Marked

It is 6.4 inches (16.2 cm) tall by 8.3 inches (21 cm) wide. It is 2.4 Lb.

It has minor rubbing of gold and paint, stains and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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This is a japanese antique silk Child furisode kimono of the Meiji era. It's a very auspicious pattern of fairy dogs(otogiinu), snappers, chrysanthemums, toy boxes, cranes and more. It is also used during the New Year and Hinamatsuri. It is a very cute and gorgeous children's kimono. A fairy dog is a pair of male and female dog decorations. It's a box, and you can put amulets, toys, makeup tools, etc. inside. It is also called a dog box. As the "Komainu" of the shrine shows, dogs are believed...

1900's Chinese Silk Embroidered Cloud Collar with Peony & Butterfly

It is 24.2 inches (61.5 cm) long by 29.9 inches (76.5 cm) wide.

It has pulling and loose threads, stains, discoloration, browning, frayed and tears at the silk, missing piece and bug bite hole (as seen in the photos).

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A beautiful Kazmir Fine Silk Woven Tapestry 72” x 39” Circa 1900 Berlin Estate

Edo Period Japanese Safe. 17d x 13.75h x 12.25w inches, 43d x 35h x 31h cm.

This plaque must have been part of a scholar's screen. It is carved in a Duan stone of 2 layers of different colors. An ochre layer and a brown layer. The brown layer is carved in depth until the ochre layer appears. The decoration is thus cut in brown on an ochre background.Qing period 19° century or earlier. On the reverse side we can see the traces of the tool which should give indications for a more precise dating. Accident, broken and glued again. 206 x 302 x 8 mm

Antique Chinese pair of oxbow arm chairs with a matching rectangular stand, carved with a pierced scrolling vine motif, the heavy golden hardwood with classic Huanghuali "ghost eye" grain. Very heavy in weight.

Dates early 20th century Dimensions: 29.5" L x 26" D x 39" H (each chair) 20" L x 16" D x 28.5" H (stand)

Diameter approximately 28 cm/each. A chip at the rim. In good condition.

Large and pretty Edwardian sterling silver basket. Made by Stieff in Baltimore in 1917. Flared mouth “tugged” close by fixed and shaped handle; cylindrical body on round foot. Allover floral repousse on stippled ground. Mouth rim has applied scrolls. Foot rim plain. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, date, and no. 502. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 18 1/4 x W 13 3/4 x D 7 3/8 in. Heavy weight: 48 troy ounces. #BZ550

Wood Sumikiri-bon with red urushi. Summikiri means a tray whose four corners are cut. Four sides have painted in Negoro style which has partly black urushi. Used and some scratches and chips in both sides . Late 19th to early 20th century. 36.5cm x 36.5cm x 3.5cm