Chinese carved celadon jade pendant, depicting a Guanyin in sitting position on one side and carved Chinese Characters on the other, carving seems to be from early to mid 20th century period. Size; Dimensions of carving are 2 7/8"H x 1 5/8"W, in fair condition.

A beautiful old Chinese silver enameled pill or snuff box, in excellent condition. Marked. L:3cm W:2.5cm H:0.7cm. $185

"Inland Sea at Seto in Autumn" by Kenji Kawai. Japanese woodblock print. publisher's seal, Nagashima carver's seal and Shinmi printer's seal in left margin. Kenji character's and artist's red seal in lower left of image. Oban size print measures size H 27" w 22 " sight h 15.5" W 10.5 " small chip to the frame

Japanese Noh theater Ko-omote (young lady) mask. Beautifully carved out of wood and delicately painted with the rounded features and slight smile of a young lady. She has the shaved eyebrows which have been stylized and darkened up high on her forehead and the delicate blackened teeth of an upper class woman. Caved mark on the back. Showa Period (1926-1945). Size: 8 1/4" high x 5 1/4" wide.

Charming Chinese enameled, semi-egg shell porcelain vase; of ovoid form decorated with a continuous scene of boys at play in a garden, one costumed as a tiger; seal mark, possibly Republic/Minguo Period. Size; Height of vase is 10 3/4 inches, in very good condition.

Chinese carved celadon jade pendant, depicting a Guanyin in sitting position on one side and carved Chinese Characters on the other, carving seems to be from early to mid 20th century period. Size; Dimensions of carving are 2 3/8"H x 1 5/8"W, in fair condition.

This type of fukusa is a cover placed over a gift at the time of a gift-giving ceremony such as "Yui-noh" which is prior to a wedding. A pair of cranes on the rocks by an ocean may symbolize the couple's long journey together. This is a wonderful work of art, beatiful dye work is enhanced with embroideries that are so skillfully added. Taisho to early Showa, 1920 to 1940.

A pair of old Chinese bronze candlestick holders with Chinese figure and beautiful patina，in excellent condition。 H9" Sold to Australia

Peru Chavin quartz carved snail figure with traces of cinnabar, the figure shows pecking and grinding on the surface the close up pictures are from the bottom . Old Texas collection 1960s purchased 1990s Chip to base see images for condition Otherwise In Good Condition

Lovely C.1935 half moon bamboo flower basket. Smoked bamboo `susudake` from an old minka farm house hearth roof. Rich patina strips of bamboo woven into the weave. Excellent condition. Ask for shipping quote.

Knitted bag made of asa (hemp or ramie) and kakishibu (persimon tannin) is coated with. It has mending parts, however, in good condition. It was used by a mountain worker. The first half of the 20th century. W:39cm, L:36cm

Trunk box made of wicker, bamboo and leather. It has washi (Japanese handmade paper) lining with kanji letters. It has black leather for reinforcement. In good condition but has some wear in the leather. It is tight when the lid is put on the box, so better to use separately. The first half of the 20th century. 44cm x 31cm x 24cm

Biku, fishing basket, used by a fisherman in rivers. It is made of bamboo strips and urushi painted. It has a cord made of bast fiber. Some spaces between bamboo strips, but no break. in good condition. The first half of the 20th century. H:24cm, W:22cm

Rare and unusual flat undulating bamboo flower basket for Ikebana and the Tea Ceremony. Copper inset. 12" long by 8" wide and 5" tall. Ask for shipping quote.

Free-flowing 'wagumi' style Ikebana bamboo flower basket Ca. 1935. Wide swaths of bamboo inserts gently intertwined with delicate weaves. Bold. Beautiful coloration. Great condition. 12" tall x 7" in diameter. Ask for shipping quote.

Japanese lacquered on Reed Kimono Tray, Ca. 1940's, 26" x 16", 4" high, top trim is almost 1/2" thick wood lacquered frame with gold foliage design on black, brown chestnut color lacquered on woven reed basket. There are some small missing lacquer pieces on the trim and reed basket.

Beautiful Early Showa Ca.1935 'susudake' bamboo flower basket made of 'susudake' bamboo taken from an old minka farmhouse.After years of fire smoke from the irori , this bamboo was p-rized by japanese basket makes for its patina and workability. H: 42cm; diameter: 26cm. Ask for shipping quote.

An antique Japanese Ikebana basket in a cylindrical form woven in a herringbone pattern. 6 vertical bamboo supports with flared feet connected with a lucky turtle weave at the base and a woven coin half the way up the side. The turtle would represent longevity and the coins would symbolize prosperity. With a star crossed base and two ring handles.

Age: Early Showa Period (1930's)

Dimensions: 9" Diameter by 18" High