The size of Fubako: 11 1/2" Long x 8 9/16" Wide x 2 1/16" High. This is beautiful and classy Japanese Shunkei Lacquer Fubako (stationary box) with fine Japanse Brocade design with flower and karakusa design. Inside has lavender color velvet inside cover as well as inside bottom. The condition of Fubako excellent. It never been used. There is no warping. No scratch and wear. It has the date on the back of box Showa 54. (1979) Sept. 6th. It said as the appreciation of many long years working...

18 Pieces of Japanese Earthenware Chopstick and Spoon rest in 3 signed Wooden Boxes, 5 each in one box, and 3 are not in box, total 18 pieces, with Satsuma style hand painted floral design in crackle glaze, 1940's, 2" to 2 1/4" long. The condition is good.

A large lidded basket, 21" high and 15" diameter, circa mid to late 20th century, likely of Indonesian origin. The handwork is impressive as is the design. Condition is good, there seems to be a slight asymmetry at bottom, with a little "lean" there, and "$20" was written on bottom at some point in time. Compare to images of baskets from Indonesia. I speculated that this could be African or possibly Central American but consensus seems to point to Indonesia...

This is a Small Size PERSIAN SILK QUM PRAYER RUG 2' X 3' From an Eastcoast Estate this RUG is Handwoven VG+ Condition

A heavy Murano glass paperweight made by Pino Signoretto. The 'controlled bubble' paperweight is 5 3/4 inches (14,5 cm) long, 4 inches (10 cm) wide and 3 1/2 inches (8,5 cm) high. It is in fine condition. Signed by Pino.

OBJECT MADE OF TIN AND BAMBOO

Applied from an old handmade dustpan made of reused tinware edged with bamboo. Showa period, 20th century, Japan. Hanged: approx. H 40 x W 39 x D 11cm (15.74 x 15.35 x 4.33in). Sign of use and dent as is...

Superb classically-shaped vase with scavo texture and subtle iridescence. The scavo vessel is 11.5" tall and is in excellent condition, unmarked.

FUNNEL

Once used to pour sesame oil into bottle in Korean Peninsula, early 20th century. approx. 40 x 8cm (15.74 x 3.14in). Sturdy build, with aesthetic texture due to use and aging...

Japanese Black Raku Pottery Tea Bowl or Chawan, Ca. 1980, with impressed mark "Raku" near the bottom rim, 2 7/8" high, 4 3/8" diameter-top rim. The condition is good.

FAN

Refined aged Korean fan made of wood (pine) and paper coated in lacquer, early 20th century, approx. 36 x 27cm (14.17 x 10.62in). Highly recommended to enjoy framing it as well...

BASKET FOR SUJEO

Hanging straw-woven container for sujeo (Korean spoons and chopsticks), mid 20th century, Korea, Diameter 12 x Length without string 23.5cm (4.72 x 9.25in)...

Japanese Karatsu Tea Bowl, Chawan, 2 7/8" high, 5" diameter-top rim, with thick and rustic multiple layers of slip glaze. Purchased in Karatsu in Kyushu by Washington D C collector. The condition is good, no damages.

THE MAN OF ALL MEN

Unique and scarce Japanese folk ceramic toy in kimono with such full of humour, attached with the set of a "pedestal" (lacquerer's spatula) and a celluloid sea bream. Showa period, Pre-1950s. Man: approx. H 9 x W 10 x D 5cm (3.54 x 3.93 x 1.96in), Spatula: approx. L 17cm (6.69in), Sea bream: approx...

Ceramic chawan (tea bowl) for tea ceremony with multifaceted outside and enso circle shape foot. Unusual piece made in marbled technique with resulting surface perfectly imitating twisted patterns of a burl wood. The effect is achieved by laminating different colored clays together and throwing them on a wheel to develop a swirling and spiraling effect...

Lovely Seto ware chaire (tea caddy) made by Japanese Seto ceramist Kato Bakutai (1861-1943).
The mark of the artist is stamped at the bottom.

Kato Bakutai was a prominent potter who initially worked under Kato Shuntai (1802-1877) being responsible for revival of Seto ware techniques in Japan in the 19th century...

Early edition Japanese shin hanga chuban sized woodblock print by Shoda Koho (1871-1946) titled "Suma Beach" (No...

SHOPPER

Handmade shopping basket woven with the wires coated in black vinyl, early 20th century, Korea. approx. 35 x 8 x H 37.5cm (13.77 x 3.14 x 14.76in). Not standable on its own, but with enoughly solid strength when leans on the wall. Some expected damage due to aging, but in generally good condition as is.


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DOORBOLT

Old wooden gate bar that was actually used at a certain Korean private house in early 20th century. approx. 5.5 x 7 x 37cm (2.16 x 2.75 x 14.56in) each. Stick (2.2 x 27cm (0.86 x 10.62in)) was attached in the later years. Reference photo is from the website of SEOUL MUSEUM OF HISTORY (SEOUL HISTORY ARCHIVES).


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