Gorgeous Chinese jade plaque set within a zitan wood stand, carved with an abundance of dragons and spiral/wave motifs. The backside of the jade is smooth with three gilt painted dragons.
Size: 16" height, 26" width, 8" depth
A large figure group, depicting a couple in traditional dress made, in the 1970s during the Soviet era, by the Pollonnoye porcelain factory, Ukraine. Condition - excellent - no damages and no restoration. 27.5cm (10.8inches) high...
A captivating piece described on the box as “aka e sakana bun” which can be loosely translated as, Depiction of Fish with Red Overglaze. Okuda (1920-1999) was a student of both Hamada Shoji and Kawaii Kanjiro and his kiln was visited by a number of well-known artists including the likes of Bernard Leach...
A vintage Japanese Sado Mizuya (kitchenette for tea ceremony) made of Hinoki (Cypress). Used for storing tea bowls, brush whisks, ladles, tea caddies and various tea ceremony accoutrements. Bottom left drawer is copper lined to hold water that is drained from the bamboo grill above that holds newly washed bowls. Various shelves and hanging posts used for organizing and storage...
Chinese jadeite bangle bracelet, beautiful medium green jadeite with areas of very light orange color and a high luster, 14 karat gold fittings with incised details and chain, small light green jade cabochon detail on clasp, mark "14K 585".
Outside size: 3" diameter
Inside size: 2 1/4" diameter
Chinese carved jadeite figure of a seated dog, carved of beautiful green jadeite with areas of brown, skillfully carved so that the brown is on his ears and nose resembles a dog's spots, 20th century.
Size: 2 3/8" high.
Japanese 20th century wooden carving OKIMONO of USOBUKI in a seated position and telling a lie. The OKIMONO measures 8" tall, 7 3/8" wide and 6" deep.
A rarely encountered large limited-edition Japanese woodblock print by Canadian artist Ted Colyer (b. 1947) depicting a forest of trees at sundown titled “Dusk” dated '80. The bottom margin is titled, dated, numbered 8/100 and signed in pencil. Visible paper size: 16 3/4” x 25.” Framed in the original Kanda Gallery frame. Frame size: 22 3/4" x 32." The print is visibly in very good overall condition. Margins are evident...
Large russeted jade natural formed boulder with interesting variegated coloration on modern wooden base.
Gorgeous blue clouded mottle lies over oribes vibrant green crackled glaze on this thick slab of clay by world famous artist Kato Shuntei (b. 1927-1995) enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The upturned edges create a border where none exists allowing the dish to blend with other table elements and yet setting it apart as an individual work (asif the size alone were not enough!). The piece is literally supported on beaded drips of glassy green glaze...
A very rare Mashiko platter by Living National Treasure Hamada Shoji decorated with a poem cradled in an offset ring forming the mika-tsuki or third day moon by poet Shimizu Hian. The poem reads: Akaki Mi no Omoto no Hotori Dainaru Maruki kono yo no ishi okitari, and is signed by the 76 year old man Hian meaning it was made either in 1958 or 59 (depending upon whether Hian was going by the Western or Japanese manner of counting age)...
Japanese Hand Painted scroll of a warrior in a fighting stance with sword drawn, signed by the famous print maker Yoshitoshi Mori ((1898-1992).
Unusual that this is a true painting and not a woodblock print.
Very Collectable
Size: (total) 49" H, 19" W, (painting only) 16.5" H, 12.25" W
A Rare and Exquisite Jade/Jadeite Marla Bead-String for Meditation Weight: 213 grams Length: 14 1/4 inches (36.2 cm) plus a 4-inch-long fringe
Condition Report: Good Condition
Provenance: Property of a MA Collection
1976 Constock German Silver Cowboy Beltbuckle,in excellent condition. W:4"x3"
Unusual murrine pitcher decorated with a single murrine called owls eye or occhi. In perfect condition, 5.5" tall, unmarked
This modern decanter by Fratelli Toso is ideal for any collector of wine decanters. The decanter and stopper are in good condition and the decanter retains its circular blue Fratelli Toso label.
Japanese woodblock print by artist Mayumi Oda (1941-present), titled "Ancient Sea Spider Conch", number 19/45 in its series. Signed in pencil. Pairs with another print titled "Ancient Sea"
Largest prints she has made.
Size: 38.5" height, 25.5" width
A captivating bowl created by Kyoto potter Kawai Zuiho, most likely in the early 70’s. This bowl features a red undercoat which is visible in places through the greenish overglaze. The effect is quite striking and sure to attract the eye. With a convenient indent on the side, this bowl fits comfortably in the hand.
Kyo-Yaki is high-fired ceramic and pottery that centers around the Higashiyama district of Kyoto...