Exceedingly rare and unusual bronze temple lantern. Late Meiji Period c.1910. Very large and wonderful configuration with round glass windows on each of the 6 sides. Doors open where an oil wick was placed in the old days. can be fitted for electric light. This japanese lantern exudes atmosphere. 26" tall and 19" inches wide. superb condition.
Height approximately 20.5 cm. This is glued between trumpet section and the vase body. There is added color to the connection line only, others are not there. Conditions as in the pictures. More pictures are available.
Very Rare Blue and White Square-form Water Dropper:
Korea, Choson period, 19th Century,
A well decorated Square slab sided porcelain water dropper
on four short feet, decorated in underglaze blue with a view of
Han river scenery, the sides with sprays of autumn flowers,
covered overall with in a clear-milky white glaze.
It is in fine condition except a tiny water spout chip repaired
Measures 2 3/8” x 2 3/8” x 2 7/8” h.
*** Provenance: This Blue and White water dropper was in a col...
A charming Chinese porcelain vase with a painting of a young boy playfully dangling a spider in front of a cat while his mother appears to be feeding a bat (for good luck). Dating very early Republic period and in excellent condition with all enamels intact, this vase measures 9" high.
This beautiful and unique little jar is part of the famous Hoi An hoard.In the mid 15th century a freighting junk loaded with fine Vietnamese pottery sank in an area of the South China Sea called the “Dragon’s Embrace.” Around 1994 local fishermen began finding pottery in their nets. Thus what has become known as the "Hoi An Hoard" was discovered. This is one of the sole surviving examples of Hoi An porcelain boxes that has a moulded decoration on the lid...
Japanese Copper Teapot Signed w Etched Flowers
Description & Size: 20.32 x 22.86 x 15.24 cm (8" x 9" x 6") height & wide with & without spout & handle; Weight: 565 gram (19.93 oz)
Age: Meiji Period c1900'; Material: Copper & brass; Production: Handcrafted & etched
This Japanese copper teapot has a nice copper brown color patina due to its age...
A rare Yuan dynasty blue and white cup with flower motif, good condition with small area damage at the rim please see picture for detail, size: 8.5 cm diameter.
Japanese iron tetsubin, or tea kettle, with finely cast decoration of a bird seated on lifelike branches with berries in high relief. The handled and lid are made from bronze with a flower and orb shaped finial. The side of the tetsubin is signed with 4 character artist's mark.
Dimensions: 7" x 6 1/2" x 10" H
Height approximately 53 cm. Repaired, rare. In good condition.
Antique Japanese fan painting of a single bat in sumi-e ink on paper. Signed by the artist. The painting is 18th century, later mounted as a scroll. The surface of the painting is very unusual and has a slight opalescent quality.
Size of scroll: 48" high x 24" wide (26" wide including scroll ends). Size of fan painting: 9" high x 19" wide.
A Korean Beautiful Blue-Tinged White Porcelain High Footed Bowl-19th C:
Korea,Joseon dynasty, 19th century.
The bowl applied with a beautiful light blue-tinged white glaze with warm
and clear glaze evenly overall, set on a slightly flared high ring foot and with
slightly everted mouth rim, its base glazed in white glaze but a foot rim unglazed.
It’s in good condition but a small chip on its foot rim,
it measures approximately 5.5” d. x 3.75” h. (14cm x 9.5cm),
This is a special old Japanese Imari bowl. The crane design and use of enamels is very attractive. The piece looks similar to some of the early Fukagawa pieces. Condition is very good and there is mainly wear to the gold trim on the top rim. This heavy bowl measures 7 inches across and stands 3 1/4 tall.
From the Birds and Flowers series: “Sho-utsushi shiju-hattaka” issued 1858.
Signed Sugakudo, with two seals beneath the signature, censor’s seal and publisher’s seal, left margin; good impression, evenly toned, thin corners, light staining, two upper corners with glue remains from attachment, not backed.
Oban tate-e: 10 x 14 ¼ in.
A Rare Korean 8 Province Map in Joseon Dynasty:
Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century
Painted in color and ink on paper, its titles and city’s names stamped,
hand colored in oceans and rivers in ink and color, and names of cities in red.
They are in good condition with minor damages associated with age.
Measurements; 29.8cm x 20cm each map
Brilliant Taisho Period ca. 1920 natural dye cotton futon cover for wedding celebration. Featuring Japan's 3 famous auspicious symbols for happines and longevity; cranes, trutle and pine. 4ft x 3 1/2ft. great condition with a little shredding on one edge. Ask for shipping quote.
Ca. 1800s
This pendant is carved in the shape of a peach and pomegranate in an orange-toned semi-translucent stone, having a slightly reddish tone toward the flower end of the pomegranate. The carving is of flattened low-relief form and the stone has a fairly high polish that has mellowed somewhat from wear. Good condition.
Length: 1 ¼ in., Width: 1 in., Thickness: up to ¼ in.
Tokimono (kimono textile, unseamed and washed) of unlined summer kimono with katazome (stencil-resist-dye) Ryusui-mon (running water) design. It is made of hemp and gauze weave. Two pieces of cloth for bodies have tow slits (10cm) in the middle, for necks. Generally, in good condition but one panel, one front side has some light stain, however not serious from outside, and also one of a sleeve has a brown spot. Early 20th century...
Fine Chinese Western Han Dynasty Pottery Ding Tripod (206 BC - AD 8)
This fine-quality pottery vessel, complete with its original cover, was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). It is made from a fine-grained grey pottery and quite highly-fired, both vessel and cover each having a distinct ring when tapped. This vessel, a ding, has sturdy square-cut handles and stands on three feet...