A baby carrier made of wood and woven rattan, decorated with a woven panel of glass beads, strings of glass beads, bronze bells, bone ornaments, animal teeth and a wooden sculpture. Dayak, Borneo, ca. 2nd quarter of the 20th century. The bead panel possibly earlier as they were passed on from generation to generation. H. 33 cm , W. 36 cm.

A large cloth, silk brocade, lined with cotton with ties on one side. Dimensions: 104 1/4” long x 45” in width (2.65m x 1.14m). There are four 26” panels sewn together (sewing machine), each panel is decorated with a pair of phoenix birds one parched on a paulownia tree and the other on a rock. Although the fabric is of high quality silk, it actually is older than it appears - you need to handled gently. The gold sparkles when it is hit by lights. The color is not red...

Matsue Hariko Tawara Ushi, Paper Mache Ox Carrying Rice Bales from Matsue, Shimane Prefecture. Ca. early 1970's. Made by H. Kimura. L.3.375"(8.5cm) x H.2"(5cm) x W.2.375"(6cm.) Matsue paper mache dates back to the Edo Period (1600-1868) and has a robust charm. In this rural area, the Ox signifies a good harvest. Matsue is known in the West as the long-time Japanese home of writer Lafcadio Hearn (1850-1904.)

Matsue Hariko Koma, paper mache horse from Matsue, Shimane Prefecture. H.3.25"(8.5cm) x L.3"(7.5cm) x W.1"(2.5cm). Ca. early 1970's, made by H. Kimura. Painted paper, straw tail. Matsue paper mache dates back to the Edo Period (1600-1868) and has a wonderful robust charm. The horse, in this rural area, is a symbol of good harvest. Matsue is known in the West as the long-time Japanese home of writer Lafcadio Hearn (1850-1904.)

A Sterling Silver Bonbon Dish or Small Bowl in the Chippendale Style by Theodore B. Starr. From the 1920's; dimension 9" in diameter x 2" high, weight 9.6 troy ounces. Monogram. Excellent condition.

Tsuchi Ningyo, Clay Doll. Kintaro with Giant Carp. ca. early 1900's. H.4.25"(11cm) x W.3.375"(8.5cm.) Signed on bottom "Yano." Body is 100% intact and in good condition, but most of the paint has flaked off of the fish...

The Hmong women of Thailand would decorate their jackets with small rectangles of ornately embroidered collars. This collection of 6 such collars represents the tiny intricate stitches and range of techniques which use to be used. Collars such as these are rarely available on the market mow.

Collars range from 5.5 to 6 inches across and 3inches to 3.5 inches long.

Hirosaki Hato Bue, Clay Pigeon Whistle from Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture. Painted clay; L.6"(15cm) x H.4"(10cm) x 2.5"(6.5cm.)ca. 1970's...

Kubi Furi Tora; Bobbing Head Paper Mache Tiger from Nishi-Oodera, Okayama Prefecture. H.6.5"(16.5cm) x L.6.25"(16cm) x W.2"(5cm.) Painted paper mache, ca. early 1970's. Excellent condition WITH ORIGINAL BOX. Paper mache folk crafts were popular in Nishi-Oodera since the mid-late Edo Period (1600-1868.) This particular style of tiger with high hip, curled tail, heavy black stripes, and fierce countenace has been produced since about 1897...

Akebi Hato Guruma, Vine Pigeon on Wheels; Nozawa, Nagano Prefecture. L.4.75"(12cm) x W.2.375"(6cm) x H.2.5"(6.5cm.) ca. 1972, woven akebi vine. The region of Nozawa has long been known for vine weaving craftsmanship, producing utilitarian items like hats, baskets, and teapot trivets. Vines were sourced from nearby mountains and then bleached naturally in local hot springs...

Kawase Hasui
Kankai Temple, Beppu Hot Springs, 1927
Publisher: Bijutsusha. One of only eight Hasui designs published by Bijutsusha. Bears the red "Rumi" publisher's seal.
Size: Oban, approximately 15.0 x 10.25 inches.
Condition: Unframed. Excellent. A small (2 mm) hole in the dark green foliage has been invisibly repaired by a conservator. Short green dash in grey upper right sky.
A lush landscape format print and a rare design...

Takamatsu Yomeiri Ningyo; Clay Bridal Trousseau Dolls from Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, Shikoku Island. Set of 5 depicting auspicious images: Happy Couple, Dog, Rabbit, Ebisu with Tai (Sea Bream,) Dog with Tai. H. .75" to 1.125" (2cm-2.75cm) x W. .875" to 1.375" (2.25cm - 3.5cm;) painted clay, ca. 1972. Condition notes: .75cm paint chip on back of Ebisu, paint chipped away on fish of Dog with Tai figure. Others all in excellent condition...

Paper mache Daruma Dolls from Tamashima district of Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture by Ono Ichi, ca. 1972. Pair or single, smaller (FI-8b): H. 4.875"(12.2cm) x W.3.5"(9cm.); larger (FI-8a): H.5.25"(13.25cm) x W.3.375"(8.5cm.) Painted paper mache...

From our Indian Subcontinent Collection, a fine vintage wool and silk Pakistani Bokhara rug in classic Tekke Gul design, handwoven on a vertical loom with cotton base, using a combination of natural mineral pigments and synthetic dyes. The Tekke Gul motifs as well as various tiers of the border elements, are all outlined in off-white / cream colored silk, a rather elaborate and more complicated execution seen on the higher quality examples.

Cheap machine made copies of Bokhara rugs (oft...

Nepalese Middle Hills Janus Mask, 13.5 inches, 34 cm.

Humia, Nepal Shaman Mask, 15.5 inches, 39.5 cm.

A beautiful 1930 vintage Chinese enamel filigree silver carnelian brooch. Excellent condition W:4.5cm x H:4.5cm. Marked Silver.

A set of 6pcs of Chinese silver spoons and 5pcs of forks, with Chinese character motif. Excellent condition. Weighs 93g. L:11.5cm

A beautiful set of early 20th C. Chinese scholar items, black lacquer nested boxes, letter holder and stamp roller, in good condition. Marked. Large box D:13cm x 7cm.

Kogo (Incense Container) by Kawai Takeichi; Kyoto, 1972. Dark green glaze. 2.25"(5.75cm) square x 1.75"(4cm) high. This piece was acquired on a visit to the Kawai pottery on August 9, 1972 and has had one owner since then. Kawai Takeichi (1908-1989) is the nephew of legendary Mingei (Folk Craft) Movement potter Kawai Kanjiro (1890-1966;) who along with Yanagi Soetsu, Hamada Shoji, Bernard Leach, and others were the first-generation leaders of this movement. Kawai Takeichi began his apprecticeshi...

A set of 3pcs early 20th C. Chinese silver enamel rings,in excellent condition. Signed. Size D:15mm,16mm,17mm.

A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese silver bracelet with eight immortals motif, in excellent condition.Signed. weight 29.1g. D:5.5cm.

The inscription on the back reads: Inori (Meditation) by Kinugawa Masayoshi (born 1912 in Higemi, Hyogo) of the Bijyutsuin Inyuu art organization. Japanese Two Panel Screen painting of Kannon Bodhisattva, the Goddess of Compassion and Mercy. The painting is a masterpiece, using the technique whereby minerals and semi-precious stones are ground into the paint, creating the most spectacular effects. Also, gold and black lacquer add highlights. This marvelous piece will stand out in any environmen...

A beautiful mid 20th C. Chinese gold wash enamel silver filigree with turquoise stone, excellent condition. Marked. L:18cm, D:5.5cm

This set of 10 porcelain soup cups and saucer was produced in England by Royal Worcester in 1925. The date ciphers on the bottom indicate that year. They were made especially for the retailer Marshall Field of Chicago. All of the pieces are artist signed by renowned Worcester painters. Two of them are E. Phillips and A. Freeman. The saucers have a diameter of 5 3/4 inches and the cups are 2 inches high not counting the handles. The interiors of the cups and wells of the saucers have rese...

A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese old mudman with a big bucket, excellent condition,marked China H:10"

Yamakawa Shuho (1898 - 1944)
Premonition of Snow, 1927
Size: Oban, approximately 15.0 x 10.5 inches.
Publisher: Bijutsusha
Condition. Unframed. This print has had tears and toning professionally restored.
An intriguing bijin image with an unusual title.

From our Southeast Asia Collection, a massive Indonesian teak wood carved panel executed in high-relief, depicting a scene from the Ramayana.

Indonesia, like Burma, has a long standing and very accomplished woodcarving tradition where generations of craftsmen have been producing great woodwork for decades. This particular piece is especially large and animated with great depth to the carving, and makes for a very dramatic statement in any room where it is displayed.

Size and Con...

A Rare Pair of Batik, Sun and Moon by Malaysian artist, Chuah Siew Teng, eldest son of the most famous batik artist of all time, Chuah Thean Teng, the creator of modern batik painting. Chuah Siew Teng is now widely recognized as the greatest living batik artist. He rarely, if ever, created a pair of paintings to be sold as a pair, so this pair is very rare as well as exquisitely beautiful. Purchased directly from the artist in 1977. Frame: 30.25 x 23 inches, 77 x 58.5 cm; Batik: 23 x 17.5 inches...

A group of 3 pieces early 20th Century Chinese enamel silver bangles. Excellent condition.Marked Silver.D: 5.6cm.

Painted Tibetan Pig Mask. 13d x 11.5h inches, 33 x 29 cm.

Indian Monkey Mask from Himachal Pradesh in the Himalayas. 11 inches, 28 cm.

Nepalese Joker Mask from the Terai Region with traces of kaolin pigment. 10.25 inches, 26 cm.

Nepalese Terai Region Mask with a Third Eye. 9 inches, 23 cm.

A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese old silver and cinnabar bracelet, in excellent condition. Marked China, L:17cm. D:5.4cm.

Very old early 20th C. Chinese black rattan bangle with silver, in excellent condition. D:2.5"

A beautiful unusual hexagon shape, and heavy, pair of early 20th C. Chinese cloisonne hat stand with double happiness character motif, in excellent condition. H:13",D:6-1/2"

Spectacular Chinese Art Deco rug, circa 1930, featuring lush wool pile in vivid colors of raspberry, amethyst, jade green, turquoise, and butterscotch. Measurements: 11' 5" x 8'9". Great condition with age appropriate freckling.

Add interest to any room with this colorful Chinese Deco Nichols style rug, circa 1930, featuring a floral motif on raspberry background banded by jade and mustard borders. Measurements: 8' x 9' 9". Condition is good with wear to pile in several areas, freckling throughout, small spot. Priced accordingly.

A beautiful vintage enamel silver Chinese locket pendant,with bats motif in excellent condition. D:3cm

This well carved ivory incense burner with hard wood fitted base is a mid 20th century product. It is 5 1/8” high (with base is 6 ¼” high), 4” wide and 2 ¼” thick. Two dragons with clouds are carved on the body and a big dragon is carved on the cover. The handles with loose rings are carved into dragon forms as well. The three legs are carved as animal claws. There are two honorable seals “Qian Long.” One is on the bottom of the burner; the other is on the bottom of the cover...

A Chinese Porcelain Figurine from 19th/early 20th Century. In the shape of a man smoking a pipe. Good condition. No cracks. The head of the pipe is missing as seen in the picture 1A. On the left hand he is holding a stick which some part is missing as seen in the picture 1B. Free shipping with insurance.

A Chinese Porcelain Figurine from late Qing Dynasty or Republic. Good condition with repaired finger on the left hand as seen in the picture 1A and 1B. A small chip on the base part as seen in picture 1C. Approximate height is 32.5 cm. Free shipping with insurance.

A beautiful old (late 19th/20th C.) Chinese cloisonne enamel hat stand with flowers motif in excellent condition. Qianlong mark. H:12"

A Chinese family rose figurine Budha with 5 children Late Qing or Republic. Height approximately 26 cm, a hairline approximately 15 cm. Good condition. Free shipping with insurance.

 

A beautiful Chinese 19th/20th C. silver match box with dragon motif, in excellent condition.Marked. L:4.6cm x W:3.5cm.

A bronze figure of monkeys with signature at the bottom. Height approximately 20 cm. Good condition. Marble stand not included.

From our Indian Subcontinent Collection, a large and fine vintage thangka, either Tibetan or Nepalese, executed in a subdued yet very elegant palette emphasizing substantial gold use, along with blue, coral, gray, brown, taupe, white, and light green, all painted in an unusually meticulous and finely detailed fashion that is almost more like satsuma workmanship than typical thangka painting. For those who enjoy the look and spirituality conveyed in thangka paintings but do not care for the gaudy...

A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese famille rose mudman standing on a toad withheld a thing but it's missing, otherwise in very good codition. Marked. H:13"

A beautiful early 20th C. Japanese black ink stone in excellent condition, marked. L:6" W:4-3/4"

From our Southeast Asia Collection, a small but fine Burmese ink on palm leaf sutra with thayo embossed wood covers, depicting Buddha under the Bodhi Tree of Enlightenment flanked by two adorants in the center medallion, then encircled by disciples and zoomorphic entities in the surrounding images. The reverse side contains sutra writings in Burmese script, not yet translated. Overall workmanship is quite fine with great attention to detail, reflecting the devotion, reverence, and skill of the c...

A Chinese porcelain censer with cover brightly painted in late 18th Century Qianlong/Jiaqing style. The base carries the four character iron red reign mark of the Qianlong emperor (1736-1795) but this item was made later during either the 19th or 20th Century. Condition - very good - there are two minor breaks to the ribbon surrounding the "lion" on the cover (please see enlargement 4) - no further damages and no restoration.

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A Chinese bronze bowl. Diameter approximately 24 cm and height approximately 10.5 cm. There is a repair mark from original production. Good condition.

A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese silver bangle with Chinese character "Fu"(lucky)and dragons motif. In excellent condition. D:5.5cm

A beautiful vintage Chinese jadeite marquise cut style with pearls on the side and 14k gold ring,very elegant, in excellent condition. L:22mm.

A set of beautiful Chinese old jadeite brooch with silver and enamel,it goes well with the jade necklace,it's very elegant. In excellent condition. Brooch L:5cm x W:3.5cm Necklace L:80cm

A group of 12pcs early 20th C. Chinese famille rose Millefleur Porcelain Bowls,3pcs larger size D:14cm , 9pcs D:12.5cm. All in excellent condition. Marked.

Beautiful Chinese marble planter carved with designs of blossoming lotus, willow trees, and peonies. Size: 19 L x 10 D x 11 H

This Chinese ivory carving of an open clam is a mid 20th century product. There are nine people resting, walking or sitting on a cart inside the clam. They are surrounded by pine trees. Originally, this was a Japanese theme concerning the “dreams of a clam.” Later, the Chinese adopted this clever design. There are some sea creatures sitting on the top of the clam. It is 2” high (with a carved hard wood base is 2 ¾” high), 4” wide and 2 ¼” thick. It is in excellent condition. ...