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 | Antique Tibetan painted wood image of Green Tara Bodhisattva |
 | Fine quality Ohi Ware Macha bowl by Yoshio Iwamura |
 | Rare Famille Rose Budai (Daduze), Fujian Huiguan, by You Linji |
 | TIBETAN MANDALA THANG-KA C. 1900 |
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 | A White Porcelain Vase by Miura Chikusen (1854 – 1915) |
 | Muromachi Buddhist Painting of the Amida Triad |
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Antique pair of Thai male attendants (Nats), finely rendered out of teak wood, with polychrome traces of pigments. These funerary effigies would be kept close to an ancestral altar in order to help lead their spirits into the afterlife. Highly realistic detailing and form, this pair of statues are raised on pedestals for sturdy display.
Early 20th century
Size: 11" L x 10.5" W x 42.5" H
Early 20th century
Size: 11" L x 10.5" W x 42.5" H
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pottery : Pre 1920
item #1354913
(stock #1135)
Rare Chinese Yixing teapot for southeast asian market. Size 23 cm wide. 9,5 cm high. Conditions: Small chipped at inside the lid and very short lines at the rim ( Almost can't see it with eyes) Free from any repair.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Enamel : Pre 1910
item #1354800
(stock #4417)
This is a great Japanese cloisonne vase signed by Hayashi Kodenji. It has a large 4 sided form and is prolifically decorated on all sides. The enamel just glows and the workmanship is spectacular. The scattered sparrows are all done in gold wire. Overall condition is excellent. There is a circular craze on one of the shoulders that is not easy to notice. It take very bright light to see it...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1900
item #1354760
(stock #0365)
Momoyama Gallery
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Wonderful and definitely rare Iga Chawan with aesthetic kintsugi gold repair. This chawan was made approx. 200 years ago during the Edo Period. Great wabi-sabi expression.
Iga ware was always made in the Iga City area of Mie Prefecture...
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Antique Korean scholar's low table. Its top pair of panels are book matched of persimmon wood, with a boxwood frame. The inner compartment still shows traces of ink; The opposite compartment would hold brushes. The drawer has a wonderful persimmon cover that continues to the order of the low table. The low writing implement table has an inverted key fret leg and internal low shelf of boxwood.
18th century Chosun Dynasty
Size: 15.5” x 10.5” x 11.25”
18th century Chosun Dynasty
Size: 15.5” x 10.5” x 11.25”
Trikomsa Art
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Length approximately 8.7 cm (across the handles). In good condition.
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Antique Japanese hibachi (brazier) from the Kyoto region, made with original finish hardwood. The interior is lined in copper with natural patina. Two drawers are in front as well as a hidden compartment in the top surface.
Meiji period (1868-1912)
Size: 36" L x 24" W x 13" H
Meiji period (1868-1912)
Size: 36" L x 24" W x 13" H
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1800
item #1354545
(stock #0364)
Momoyama Gallery
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Here is one of the most important chawans of our collection: rounded wan shaped tea bowl with high foot of the bamboo node style in the typical O-Ido shape. The light, little coarse clay with enclosures is expertly thrown and full glazed - with the exception of the foot - with a transparent glaze of wood ash with some feldspar over a white engobe - in the style of Korean kohiki chawan (unglazed area on the outer wall is a typical feature found on many kohiki chawans)...
Japanese antique shiko & benibana-dye itajime(katazome) silk child kimono yosegire(patched) edo era(1800-1867).It is shiko & benibana-dyeing of natural.It has a few thin stains. However, The stain does not stand out.It is no damage.They are not disturbing, and as a whole it is in very good condition.
size:Length 104cm (24.9inch) sleeve to sleeve 96cm (37.7inch)
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Antique Chinese hardwood desk, made of Jumu (elm) wood with bold natural grain. The desk front has four drawers with brass handles on butterfly and bat shaped backplates. Below the desk, a hinged door opens to a roomy storage compartment. All original condition.
Size: 45.5" L x 23.25" W x 32.5" H
Size: 45.5" L x 23.25" W x 32.5" H
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Large antique canopy wedding bed, originating from Indonesia for the Chinese market. Elaborately carved with gilt reticulated panels depicting various animals, flora, and mythical creatures along the top front of the canopy, with gilt filigree along the side posts. The legs are carved as scrolling dragons and birds in red, black, and gilt lacquer. A shelf runs along the canopy back with side compartments. Early 20th century...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Dolls : Pre 1920
item #1353946
(stock #0684)
Japanese Art Site
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Japanese Ningyo of a Mother and Child or Mary and Child. 13.25 inches (33.5 cm) height.
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Japanese antique 2-section choba tansu from the Gifu area. This merchant's chest is made of hinoki (Japanese cypress) wood and has extensive horizontal wooden slats on the sides for support. The top portion of the chest has sliding panels with horizontal slats which match the sides and one full-width drawer. The larger bottom section also has sliders with horizontal slats and 5 drawers of various sizes...
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Antique Japanese two section futon tansu. The upper section has double sliding burl wood panel doors which house a roomy storage interior. The bottom section is comprised of six burl front drawers with decorative cloud design locks.
Size: 69" L x 28.25" W x 69.25" H
Size: 69" L x 28.25" W x 69.25" H
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1800
item #1353723
(stock #6363)
C.P.Sheffield
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A Chinese Famille Rose Teapot and Cover.
Decorated in bright enamels with two cockerels below flowering peony,
the cover with peony sprays.
Yongzheng C1722/36.
Height: 4 3/8″ (11.2 cm).
Condition: frits to knop and base of knop restored
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Korean : Ceramics : Pre 1900
item #1353664
(stock #1541)
Harubang Antiques
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A Very Fine Korean Blue and White Big Bowl with Characters(Shou)-19th C.:
Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century.
The beautiful clear white glazed deep bowl on short ring foot with slightly everted rim,
decorated in underglaze with a charavter “SHOU” in the interior well,
the rim with two ring circles, the exterior decorated with three characters,
applied overall with a blue tinged translucent white glaze.
It’s in excellent condition, it measures 24cm x 10.5cm h...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1800
item #1353655
(stock #EW 3005)
EastWest Gallery
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An interesting namasu, serving dish or bowl, decorated entirely with green, aubergine, yellow, black and red enamels. A palette and style of decoration not dissimilar to that used in the mid seventeenth century that covers the whole of the interior of a dish with enamel decoration. In this case the enamelling disguises an unglazed ring to the interior of the bowl that would have enabled another dish to be stacked on it in the saggar...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1800
item #1353654
(stock #EW 3004)
EastWest Gallery
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A late Eighteenth century hexagonal form drinking cup painted with panels of Birds with various flowers, Chrysanthemums, Persimmon and Peach flowers with accompanying panels of reverse. The kacho-ga paintings are exceptionally well painted. The interior of the cup painted with a band of flowering Camellia and Peaches set against a dark blue ground. The bottom of the bowl decorated with further a pair of Camelias, and Peach branches...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1800
item #1353653
(stock #EW 3003)
EastWest Gallery
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An Arita long dish of sampan form somewhat deeper and narrower than usually found. Painted with an idealised Chinese style landscape incorporating the elements of water and land. The cavetto painted with stylised lotus flowers enmeshed within a Hagi-karakusa, Bush clover vine arabesque. Gobenka with karakusa motifs to the sides of the dish, and a similar auspicious Lozenge (one of the Eight Precious objects) with karakusa at each end...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1800
item #1353651
(stock #EW 3002)
EastWest Gallery
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A long dish of conventional form decorated in senbeki, pencilled, style with a pair of four toed Chinese Dragons in pursuit of flaming pearls all set against a lightening field. The central reserve decorated with stylised tadpole like thunder bolts...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1700
item #1353650
(stock #EW 3001)
EastWest Gallery
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A pair of Arita plates decorated in underglaze blues with enamels. The centre painted with a large tripod censer containing Spring flowering Peonies on a low table flanked by a pair of flower vases, containing Autumn flowering Pinkes and Chrysanthemums with a pair of birds. The rim painted with a pair of Hoo birds with Chrysanthemums and Peonies. The plate on the left uses blue enamels, as found in the Kakiemon palette, rather than aubergine enamels as used on the right. The reverse un-decorate...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1800
item #1353629
(stock #TRC1660)
Signed by the 13th Iemoto (tea master) of Omotesenke, Sokuchusai (1901-1979) this exceptional tea bowl bears the poetic name Asahi or “Morning Sun.” Brilliant ochre and ash hues highlight molten swirls and dynamic features. This bowl has exceptional keshiki, or “ceramic landscape.“
Bizen’s distinctive and easily recognizable style originated in Okayama (south-western Japan) and has a long history. It is well-known as one of the 6 ancient Japanese kilns, established over a...
Bizen’s distinctive and easily recognizable style originated in Okayama (south-western Japan) and has a long history. It is well-known as one of the 6 ancient Japanese kilns, established over a...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Sculpture : Pre 1700
item #1353516
(stock #0363)
Momoyama Gallery
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Chinese Ming Dynasty (perhaps older) stone head of a Buddha. Well carved with the face in a pleasant expression with beautiful lips and almond-shaped eyes, flanked by elongated earlobes.
Part of our family collection for more than 100 years.
Size: 22 cm height x 14 width. Weight 5,7 kg.
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Unusual Thai architectural sculpture known as a chofa. These beast-like ornaments embellish temple and palace rooftops as a symbol of power and protection. Natural patina and remnants of red and gilt lacquer show antiquity. A photo is shown to demonstrate how a chofa would look while still in place on a temple roof. The temple shown is in Chiang Mai, the largest and most culturally rich city in Thailand.
19th century or earlier
Size: (on stand) 12" W x 17" D x 65" H (cho...
19th century or earlier
Size: (on stand) 12" W x 17" D x 65" H (cho...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1492
item #1353407
(stock #0362)
Momoyama Gallery
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Japanese Tokoname Yama Chawan (literally 'Mountain Tea Bowl'), biscuit firing ware with impressive natural glaze and slightly distorted form. It dates back to the Kamakura Period (1185 - 1333).
Size: 4 cm height x 15,6 cm (max) in diameter.
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All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1492
item #1353242
(stock #TRC1645)
The gray-blue celadon displays finely crackled glazing with areas slightly darkened by time. A faint pattern made of white inlay can be seen along the upper rim, complimented in several areas by antique kintsugi repairs. The maki-e gold repair at the base—with its design of half waves and half flowering vines—though quite old, seem not quite so old as the repairs along the rim. The small delicate kodai (foot) supports this fine work with grace and effortlessness.
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A Japanese okimono of a tiger, fully carved out of Keyaki (elm) wood with fantastic detailing. The tiger sits hunched over with fixated eyes, fangs out, and tail wrapped tightly against its body. Signature on bottom reads : Chizan December, Meiji 18th year.
Size: 5.5" L x 6" W x 5.5" H
Size: 5.5" L x 6" W x 5.5" H
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1920
item #1353012
(stock #greendropper)
ESL Collection
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A Chinese green glazed porcelain water dropper in gourd shape. Late 19th Century to early 20th Century. Condition: very tinny chips. Please examine photos carefully for condition details. Length: 7-1/2".
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Antique Japanese hardwood ranma (transom) with a black lacquer frame, carved with scene of a bridge, surrounded by small islands with pine trees.
Size: 74" L x 1" D x 13.5" H
Size: 74" L x 1" D x 13.5" H
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Antique Japanese hardwood ranma (transom), ornately carved with a descending plum tree (ume) branch, bearing flowers in bloom.
Size: 73.5" L x 1" D x 20.75" H
Size: 73.5" L x 1" D x 20.75" H
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1700
item #1353000
(stock #1131)
Intandane ltd
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A porcelain plate painted in shades of under glaze cobalt blue, in traditional Chinese taste, depicting two ducks swimming on a pond swimming on a pond surrounded with aquatic plants. On the base is a six character reign mark of the Kangxi emperor within a double circle which reads "Da Qing Kangxi Nian Zhi" ("Great Qing Kangxi Year Made). This plate was made in the late 17th Century, circa 1690, during the reign of the Kangxi emperor (1662-1722). Unusually for a 'Mark and Period' piece this pl...
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Japanese antique single section isho tansu (clothing chest) made with dramatic keyaki (elm) wood burl on the front and sugi (cryptomeria) frame. The tansu is has a beautiful translucent light color lacquer finish on the front. The sides and top are lacquered a more opaque deep reddish brown. Two small drawers line the top portion of the chest. Under this, are three large drawers. The right hand side of the chest has two more small drawers; one above and one below the safe box door. Inside ...
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Antique Chinese pair of hardwood two-tiered stands, with sides carved of scroll ends and floral motifs. Each tier is inlaid with natural marble. Original finish hardwood with attractive, natural grain.
Size: 12.5" L x 17.25" W x 33" H
Size: 12.5" L x 17.25" W x 33" H
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1800
item #1352767
(stock #1129)
Intandane ltd
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A porcelain plate painted in shades of under glaze cobalt blue, in traditional Chinese taste, depicting two ducks swimming on a pond surrounded with aquatic plants. On the base is a six character reign mark of the Kangxi emperor within a double circle which reads "Da Qing Kangxi Nian Zhi" ("Great Qing Kangxi Year Made). This plate was made in the late 17th Century, circa 1690, during the reign of the Kangxi emperor (1662-1722). Unusually for a 'Mark and Period' piece this plate is a European ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1900
item #1352582
(stock #EW2996)
EastWest Gallery
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An unusual Arita bowl decorated to the exterior with an auspicious Hundred Chinese Boys pattern, baizi tu, which shows karako, Chinese boys, engaged in various playful activities, principally Fan and Flag waving, moving large objects and chasing chicken. There may be references to various Chinese folk tales within the procession. The enormous water jar is probably a reference to the tale of Sima Guang and so on. Some of the figures may represent avatars of the Eight immortals identifiable by th...
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Antique Chinese porcelain bowl, with oxblood underglaze, the edges of the foot left in buff, with Kangxi mark in cobalt blue within double rings.
Size: 4.5" Diameter x 2.25" H
Size: 4.5" Diameter x 2.25" H
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1800
item #1352480
(stock #EW 2994)
EastWest Gallery
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A large impressive shallow dish of typical export type decorated with two boughs of auspicious Chrysanthemums and Cherry blossom to the centre. The border divided into a set of six elliptical reserves each containing Butterflies and Peonies by a series stylised floral motifs inset against alternating blue and blue and green enamel grounds. The reverse simply decorated with Chrysanthemum Sprigs. The dish dates to the period 1710-1730, the Kyoho period.
The dish is large measuring approximately 3...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1700
item #1352474
(stock #EW 2993)
EastWest Gallery
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A good Arita vase of bulbous ovoid form decorated with three panels featuring traditional kacho-ga motifs, birds and flowers, including Chrysanthemums, Camelias and Peonies. The neck and shoulder of the vase decorated with horizontal bands of palisade like vertical stripes and stylised overlapping petals. Each panel divided by a stylised Lotuses with kara kusa scrolls, and the base decorated with a simple saw tooth pattern. The vase dates to circa 1680, the late seventeenth century, contemporary...
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A Chinese tomb figure of an equestrian horse, made with gray clay, its body showing age with old pigment remains and tomb dirt. Lifelike hand sculpted form.
2nd century Han Dynasty.
Size: 12" L x 3.5" W x 12.5" H
2nd century Han Dynasty.
Size: 12" L x 3.5" W x 12.5" H
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1800
item #1352391
(stock #TRC1642)
This generously proportioned chawan (13.5cm in diameter) shows nice age, especially around the kodai, and likely dates from early Edo (several hundred years old). The base is unglazed showing the molded clay, contrasting nicely with the jet black glaze which displays a slight purplish hue when held to the light. The soft sheen of the Raku glaze overlying rippled and shaved clay gives this bowl a distinct presence.
A tradition dating from the mid-16th century, Raku teabowls are made...
A tradition dating from the mid-16th century, Raku teabowls are made...
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This is an extremely fine Japanese Cloisonne vase with gold wire decorations.It measures just 3 1/2 inches tall so it is much finer and more exquisite in person. It is not signed. The fine workmanship on this piece was most likely done by Hayashi Kodenji as only an elite few could have ever created such a piece. The enamel colors and character of the bird also match Hayashi's work. Condition is excellent.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1800
item #1352081
(stock #0360)
Momoyama Gallery
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Wonderful and important chawan: rounded wan-shaped tea bowl with high foot of the bamboo node style in the typical O-Ido shape. The light, little coarse clay with enclosures is expertly thrown and full glazed - including the foot - with a transparent glaze of wood ash with some feldspar. The glaze shows attractive shrinking (kairagi) in the lower half of the bowl. It shows discoloration from green tea, a sign of many years of careful use. Its highlight is a beautiful and expertly made golden ...
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Japanese mingei hinoki water wheel. Complete 11 spokes with paddles used as a functional water wheel. Iron piston protrudes from the central hub for rotational function.
19th Century
Size: 47 1/2" x 6"
19th Century
Size: 47 1/2" x 6"
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pottery : Pre 1920
item #1351923
(stock #1125)
19,5 cm wide. 9 cm high. Good Conditions.
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Antique Japanese iron tomiodai candleholder. Includes full five tiered with twenty five iron prickets, used in traditional buddhist or Shinto rituals. Forged iron with age consistent to usage.
Meiji Period 19th Century
Size: 27.5" L x 14.5" W x 26.25" H
Meiji Period 19th Century
Size: 27.5" L x 14.5" W x 26.25" H
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre 1700
item #1351761
(stock #6211i)
C.P.Sheffield
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A Bronze Vase
with lobed rim and base.
The central tree trunk section with applied branches and flowering magnolia.
A good dark patina.
Chinese 17/18thC.
Height: 7″ (17.7 cm).
Condition: light wear, slight depression to rim.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pottery : Pre 1920
item #1351733
(stock #1122)
14,5 cm wide from handle to spout. 9,5 cm high. Good condition except chipped at inside the lid.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pottery : Pre 1920
item #1351730
(stock #1119)
10 cm wide from the spout to the handle. 5 cm high. has small chipped at the spout and inside the lid. the colour of the lid little bit different but shape and the size match. no crack , no repair.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1900
item #1351399
(stock #TRC1640)
A pottery tradition that harkens from the Mino region of Japan, Shino-yaki dates from the Azuchi Momoyama period. It came into fashion when first commissioned by renowned Muromachi cha-jin (tea masters) Shino Soushin. This is thought to be the first type of pottery in Japan to feature drawn paintings on the ceramic surface.
This attractive e-Shino bowl (“e” meaning picture) bears an abstract motif on a background of white feldspar. The exquisite shape, glaze, and painting of the...
This attractive e-Shino bowl (“e” meaning picture) bears an abstract motif on a background of white feldspar. The exquisite shape, glaze, and painting of the...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1800
item #1351398
(stock #TRC1639)
A beautiful and delicate white porcelain composition with low-relief molded seashell design lining the inside. The overall condition of the bowl and several oxidation marks on the bottom suggest considerable age—at least several hundred years. The box lid bears the character “定” which can be translated as “truth” or “certainty.” The origin of this piece is unknown, though the previous owner regarded it as Chinese (Northern Song). Skillfully applied gold repairs give this sub...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1700
item #1351396
(stock #0359)
Momoyama Gallery
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Really important Ko-Karatsu (kogaratsu - oldest Karatsu ware made during the 16th century) Madara tea bowl with a yobitsugi repair of highest quality.
The bowl is a so called Madara Karatsu tea bowl (provenance is the legendary Hobashira-kiln) due to its typical cookie-like sandy clay and wonderful blue-purplish flecks.
But its true highlight is the perfect traditional yobitsugi restoration with a pure silver gintsugi (kintsugi). A yobitsugi repair is not just a simple r...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Swords and Related : Pre 1920
item #1351387
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Antique Japanese Yumi set of six Hawk feather and arrow reed. These were used to shoot long distances before and after the introduction of firearms. Mounted on a custom stand for a stunning presentation.
Meiji Period 19th Century
Size: 36.5" L each (on display 16.5" W x 4" D x 37.75" H)
Meiji Period 19th Century
Size: 36.5" L each (on display 16.5" W x 4" D x 37.75" H)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Swords and Related : Pre 1920
item #1351386
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The Japanese matchlock was introduced to the Japanese by the Portuguese during the Sengoku period. Originally called teppo, it was known as the name tanegashima where its origins was founded.
The tanegashima rifle where used by the samurai class and their foot solders (ashiguru) and within a few years of the introduction of the munition it completely altered Japanese warfare. This long rifle gun has an octagonal russet iron barrel with a flat sighting plain on top and a bore of 3/4”...
The tanegashima rifle where used by the samurai class and their foot solders (ashiguru) and within a few years of the introduction of the munition it completely altered Japanese warfare. This long rifle gun has an octagonal russet iron barrel with a flat sighting plain on top and a bore of 3/4”...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Swords and Related : Pre 1920
item #1351381
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Introduced to Japan through the Portuguese in 1543. Intended for use by mounted samurai, these pistols where called horsemen cannon's (Bajo zutsu).
They proved however to be totally impractical weapons to fire, since the rider had to ignite a piece of chord to the lock, while aiming the chamber and at the same time controlling his moving horse. None the less, owning a pistol remained a symbol of a samurai family's power, rank, and wealth. This example has a bronze barrel of circular s...
They proved however to be totally impractical weapons to fire, since the rider had to ignite a piece of chord to the lock, while aiming the chamber and at the same time controlling his moving horse. None the less, owning a pistol remained a symbol of a samurai family's power, rank, and wealth. This example has a bronze barrel of circular s...
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Of Steeply conical form with a bulbous top. This jingasa is constructed of hide and cloth, shaped in a mold, lacquered in reddish brown lacquer, with a gilt rising sun mon on the rounded apex.
The samurai class in feudal Japan, as well as their retainers and footsoldiers (ashigaru), used several types of jingasa made from iron, copper, wood, paper, bamboo, or leather. Kasa shares its etymology with the Japanese word for "umbrella" (which is also pronounced "kasa", but written 傘). ...
The samurai class in feudal Japan, as well as their retainers and footsoldiers (ashigaru), used several types of jingasa made from iron, copper, wood, paper, bamboo, or leather. Kasa shares its etymology with the Japanese word for "umbrella" (which is also pronounced "kasa", but written 傘). ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Swords and Related : Pre 1920
item #1351318
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The netsuke is made in the shape of a matchlock pistol. It is composed of different material such as wood, brass, and iron. Constructed during the Meiji period for export to the European market. Mounted on a custom iron stand.
Meiji Period 19th Century
Size: 3.75" L x 1" W x 1.5" H
(4.75" H on stand)
Meiji Period 19th Century
Size: 3.75" L x 1" W x 1.5" H
(4.75" H on stand)
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Unusual original Japanese flint lighter netsuke. Constructed of iron and brass, this piece would have been used to create a steady fame in less then perfect conditions. The striker would create contact friction and create a spark igniting the fuel source. Firearms at this time required a flame in order to ignite the fuse. Original russet patina with all parts still intact.
Edo period (1603-1868)
Size: 2" L x 1" W x 1.5" H
Edo period (1603-1868)
Size: 2" L x 1" W x 1.5" H
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Antique Japanese isho tansu (clothing chest) from the Sendai area, made with all Keyaki (elm) wood front with dramatic grain and translucent lacquer finish, elaborate thick iron hardware including moko shaped drawer pulls and ornate raised scrolling vine lock plates with floral mon, large drawer on top, three shorter drawers, two small drawers and a safebox on its right side, which also has ornate iron lotus mon and opens with a ring pull.
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Size: 4...
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
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A functionary yumi rattan bow string holder is an essential munition of an archer. Material is wooven rattan in spool shape used to wrap sinew string, strapped with leather and horn. The horn contains powdered rosin used as dry lubrication. Mounted on a custom iron stand.
19th Century
Size: 9" L x 4.5" W x 1.5" D (12.5" H on stand)
19th Century
Size: 9" L x 4.5" W x 1.5" D (12.5" H on stand)
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The mask is of dark brown russet lacquer finish and the interior is smoothed lacquered red. The high jaw his two protrusion hooks for strapping the cords, underneath the chin is a vent hole. The mask is fitted with yodare kare of three row of false scale lace and blue silk.
19th Century Edo Period
Size: 6.75" L x 3" W x 8.5" H (12.5" H on stand)
19th Century Edo Period
Size: 6.75" L x 3" W x 8.5" H (12.5" H on stand)
