An antique Japanese iron tsuba decorated with motifs of autumn grasses, such as chrysanthemums and a bellflower and suzumushi crickets. The base is done similar to a tsuchime-ji base. Size: Diameter 3.25" height 0.2" Age: 19th century
Sankampaeng pottery brown glazed jar.
Sankampaeng is a Northern Thai ceramic which kilns were found in Chiangmai province.
Age: Thailand, Sankampaeng Period, 15th Century
Size: Height 37.5 C.M. / Width 23.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (Minor restorations on mouthrim and 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...
An actor portraying a samurai admiring himself in a mirror in a scene from the kabuki theater by Toyokuni III (also known as Kunisada). Signed "by special request of the publisher." Published by Kinjudo between 1847-48. Standard "oban" size panels measuring roughly 15"V x 10"H. Possibly from a triptych. Excellent color with vibrant yellow and green in the background. Good overall condition with no tape stains, toning or tears. The baren marks and image are clearly visible on the back...
An unusual miniature Ming guardhouse with a guard attendant. Size: H. 26cm. W. 11cm x 12cm. Condition: No repairs. Attendant spear is missing probably made of wood
This is a japanese antique indigo dye thick hemp katazome Plaid long Roll textile.
It is a handspun & natural indigo dye katazome.
There is no stain.There is no damage and it is in very good condition.
Size:Length:1143cm(37.49ft) / Width: 33cm(12.9inch)
A piece of Iyo-zome cloth which was futonji (bedding). It is made of hand-spun cotton and has katazome (stencil-resist-dye) pattern. The name Iyo-zome is originated from Iyo sudare (bamboo screen) since the pattern looks like wood grain by looking through two layers of them. Stripes are dyed with two katagami (stencil paper), one is vegetable indigo and the other is natural brown dye. Two katagami are dyed by displacing them so that they make wood grain like pattern...
Antique Japanese mokugyo, fish bell, carved of keyaki (zelkova, elm) wood with traces of red and white lacquer. This wooden temple bell was used by Buddhist priest during religious ceremonies and chants. Laid on it's side on a pillow, the bell was struck to a rhythm to match the cadence of the chant. The carving on the bell is of two fish embracing a pearl, a symbol of unity. The fish themselves symbolize wakefulness, in this case to remind the chanters to focus on the sutra...
19th century wooden netsuke of Shoki the Demon Queller getting foot massage from an oni. Rather unusual subject, very nicely carved out of dense sakura wood with beautiful color and patina. Wonderful faces, eyes are inlaid with metal, in great condition. Length 1.36 inches.
Antique slab of wood with japanese inscriptions. This kanban board (shop sign) is simple in detail and painted in large characters.
Circa 19th Century
Dimensions: 75" Long X 13" Tall
Double gourd silk pouch with seed stitched calligraphy. China, c 1900. Height "6 ¼ / 15.5 cm. The inside with a paper label saying No 9 Peking China. Condition: to one side some residue from another label.
A large Chinese, Cizhou-type, jar; late Song-Yuan dynasty.
An unusual wide mouthed jar with a sharply everted mouth rim and covered overall in an attractive teadust-brown glaze, except for the foot and mouth rims.
From a Northern Chinese kiln.
An identical jar is to be found in the Sinan excavation report.
Dimensions; 21.5 cm tall.
Condition; in good condition with age appropriate wear, and some nibbles to the mouth rim...
Exceptionally fine and well cast bronze 18th Century Ganesha sculpture from Southern India with many details and a wonderful natural patina, clearly showing Puja (long term worship of object). Very good condition with one tine of trident missing from long ago (not recent loss). Superb specimen and rare because of it's size, i.e. H. 4.5" (11.6 cm.). Provenance: European Private Collection.
A pair of mounted panels painted with battle scenes from the Tales of Heike.
One panel appears to take place during the battle at Dan no Ura. This painting of samurai contains the signature crest of the Heiki clan (the butterfly). The other panel is a portrait of the famous monk warrior, Benke, on horseback in the Shichi-henge form (where he carries many weapons)...
Beautiful Chinese hardwood altar table in black lacquer finish, with highly intricate and ornate gilt lacquer designs all over. The front and back are carved to look like coins held together by ropes. The very top has three hand painted panels depicting gorgeously detailed ocean landscape scenes. The end panels are painted with peonies in gilt lacquer. Feet are carved with spirals. Early 19th Century
Size:34" H x 49.5" L x 16" D
Laos wooden seated buddha in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base, with calm face expression.
Age: Laos, 19th century
Measurement: Height 82 C.M. / Width 41.3 C.M. (size excluding stand)
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. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.
1900's Chinese Solid Silver Reticulated Dragon Scholar Brush Pot Marked
It is 4.65 inches (11.8 cm) tall by 1.8 inches (4.6 cm) wide. It is 69.2 gram.
It is tarnished and has oxidations, bent at the top rim, cut marks, repaired at the bottom, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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18th century or earlier Chinese carved marble head of the Buddha. Superb carving, extraordinary beatific face with a slight smile. Wonderful finish to the surface, great feel of age. Pleasantly heavy, comes with very well made hardwood stand. Marble height 7.5 inches, height with stand 10 inches.
Hand carved wooden monks/disciples, red patina with heavy gilding, 19th Century, Burma, condition: good, but one statuette has some damage on front base (enlargement # 2), size: H. 16.5cm x W. 7cm x D. 8.5cm,
sold separately @ $ 195.-- each, so please specify your choice if one. Thank you.