The three sitting dolls are 3 1/4 inches and the two standing dolls are 4 inches in height.

This standing Court lady is in extremely in good quality. She is probably from the Taisho Period (1912

Antique Japanese Doll by Kyoko: Dancing Sanbaso Ningyo Doll. This gorgeous doll with a face of Ichimatsu ningyo (doll) is approximately 18 inches tall on a 3/4 inch stand. The dimension of the stand is 13 inches x 10 inches x 3/4 inches. The crane is hand painted on the fabric. There are some fabric damages on the left side of her upper kimono (cloth) as shown.

Ceremonial jinbaori jacket made for Japanese Boy's Day. Jinbaori is a campaign jacket worn over armor by Samurai. They were first made to protect generals from the cold and rain and soon became more elaborate and fashionable by using rare materials such as wool, velvet and brocades.

This is a wool jacket made by Maruhei of Kyoto for boy's festival, Sekku. Founded in Kyoto in 1779, Maruhei (master craft man, Heizo Oki) has been one of the most influential doll makers in Japan...

This is a fairly large set of “hayashi” doll, court music entertainers, all dressed in samurai’s attire with a sword. Three seated dolls in the front row are approx. 5 1/2” (14 1/2 cm) tall x 9 1/2” (23-23.5 cm) wide, excluding hat and stand. The taiko drummer is 11 1/4” (29cm) wide, a little bigger. Two in back row, seated on stools, are 7 1/2” (19cm) tall x 9 3/4” (25cm) wide. The stands are lacquered wood.

This is a stunningly beautiful Hakata ningyo (doll) made by a Hakata ningyo artist. It is not one of the mass produced Hakata dolls. The softness of the colorings and detail in her kimono (in Kyoto Yuzen dye) did not fully come out in the photos. This doll was modeled after oiran, a courtesan from the Edo period, or we may simply call her Genroku bijin (a beautiful woman from Genroku era in Edo)...

Lovely Japanese Musician Dolls, high quality dolls made in Kyoto. The faces of the dolls are different from each other and they have more delicate feature than shown on the photos. Their clothings are made from beautiful brocades specially woven for dolls. The color of red is deeper than shown here. The size of the two dolls are 6 1/4 inches tall and the other three are approx. 5 inches tall. Circa 1930 to 1950.

A set of yoroi and kabuto for Boy's Day in Japan. The condition is almost new except the color (salmon pink) of strings is not so reddish (dull, faded color). There is a straight crack along the wood grain on the lid - did not show up well in the last photo. Total height is 30 1/2". The dimensions of wood box are 16 1/2" wide x 13" long x 12 3/4" high.

Japanese Shoki (demon queller) doll for the Japanese Boy's Day. The story of Shoki came from ancient Chinese folklore. He was known to cure ailing emperor of the Tang Dynasty when he was plagued with nightmares. Shoki showed up in the emperor's dream and chased the demons away. This store was later adopted by the Japanese. Shoki became to be the only non-Japanese figure displayed in early Japanese Boy's Day festival since the Edo period (1603-1868)...

The delicate ladies in waiting Japanese hina dolls for the Japanese Girl's Days in February. They are extremely beautiful with delicately detailed gofun (crushed shell with paste) faces and hands. The photos could not caputured it. Their face, hair, hands and costumes are superior to many other "Jyokan" dolls, obviously the work of first rated Kyoto made dolls. The standing dolls are 8 7/8" tall. One of the sleeves on the standing doll is soiled (enlargement 8)...

The Hina dolls palace is for the Japanese Girl's Day, Hina Matsuri festival. The Hina doll set that I grew up with was displayed in the steps style, which is a common way of displaying 15 dolls with furniture. I have never seen this type of Hina Goten (Palace) until I found several of these recently. It tells us how different things used to be (and still is to some extent) according to regions. The hina dolls were modeled after the Imperial Court from the Heian period (794-1192)...

This is a woman's shawl from Waziristan in deep magenta, yellow and black, with a woven cotton field on the edges and silk thread throughout. It measures 123 cm in width and 249.9 cm in length. Estimated age early to mid 20th century. Waziristan is entirely populated by ethnic Pashtuns and is named after the Wazir tribe. Condition is good, some staining to be expected from normal wear.

Hakata doll was originated by a roof tile maker in the early 17C during the construction of Fukuoka castle. Hakata is located on the Kyushu island (southern island), famous to other porcelain makers such as Satsuma, Imari, Nabeshima and Hirado. This handsom groom is 7 1/2" tall and almost in mint condition. She is 8" tall in excellent condition with some minor stains on her right arm area as shown in one of the picture.

This is a Rikyu doll, one of the Hakata clay doll made in the Fukuoka, Japan. Rikyu (Sen Rikyu) is a 16th century influential tea master who perfected the Cha-no-yu, way of tea. He served two historically powerful figures, Nobunaga (Oda) and Hideyoshi (Toyotomi), and eventually being forced to commit Seppuku by Hideyoshi. Sen Rikyu is a given name by the Emperor. 10 inches tall.

Cute Japanese hina ningyo, ladies-in-waiting, Jyokan doll. The dolls are 3 3/4 inches in height.

Japanese folk art, farmer's clay doll: Ooishi Kuranosuke, a historical hero as a leader of the 47 Ronin (samurai without their master) who avenged their master's death and then all committed Seppuku suicide. Artist signed and dated (in 1942) on the back. Measurements are: 12 3/4"h x 7 3/4"w at the widest

All the clay dolls are somehow originated from the Fushimi clay doll of the Kyoto area...

It has been awhile since Hakata dolls have become one of the popular collector's items in Japan. Hakata doll was originated by a roof tile maker in the early 17C during the construction of Fukuoka castle. Hakata is located on the Kyushu island (southern island), famous to other porcelain makers such as Satsuma, Imari, Nabeshima and Hirado. This is a very impressive Noh dancer doll from their collection. The dimensions: 13 1/2"w x 14 1/4"h.

The finest servant dolls, Shitei (Shittei,Shicho,Shiccho) from Kyoto, Japan. They are the court servants from Heian Imperial Court and part of Hina dolls displayed for the Girls Day (Hina Matsuri Festival) in Japan. Some damages in the toes of one doll and clothing. The tallest doll is 8 inches tall.

This is a large Japanese samurai doll, "Kato Kiyomasa” (a warrior from the 16th century warring period) mounted on a horse. The quality is excellent. The dimensions of the box (assembled with wooden pegs): 19 1/4" x 21" x 9 1/4" deep. The condition: There are a couple of very faint hairlines (almost non-visible) between the eyebrows. The surface of this area is smooth in touch...

This is a Hina Goten (Palace) doll house for the Girl's day in Japan, also known as Hina-matsuri or Sekku. Traditionally it is the day to celebrate and honor the young girls in the family. I remember my days playing with our antique hina dolls. Unfortunately, ours were all destroyed over the years. I guess that our temptation was a little too strong to play around with these attractive removable attachments, including the swords...

Old oxcart for Hina Matsuri, the Japanese girl's festival. Decorated in makie on lacquered wood, this style of the carriage was used by the aristocrats during the Heian period (I794-1185)...

Hakata ningyo, unglazed Japanese ceramic doll, signed by the well known Hakata ningyo artist, Genzo Soda. The words "early spring" is written next to the artist's signature. This could be the name of the doll or the time of the year that this doll was made. Mr. Genzo Soda is designated as an intangible cultural property holder of Fukuoka prefecture and is the recipient of numerous awards such as the Japanese Prime Minister's award, International Trade and Industry Secretary’s award, Fu...

Tall Chinese hardwood cabinet in two sections, elaborately carved all over with scenes of eight dragons in light color wood on dark hardwood ground carved with swirling clouds, rocks and waves. The sides of the cabinet are also made of dark hardwood and carved with scrolling key fret motif. Brass hardware is incised with matching key fret and chimera designs. c. 1950. Total size: 86 " high x 35 1/4" wide x 15 3/4" deep (bottom section is 66 1/2" high. top section is 19 1/2" high)

This is a GREAT PERSIAN PRAYER RUG. This BEAUTIFUL HAND~WOVEN RUG is from QUM and measures 4'7" x 7'. Designed with Woven Flowers and the TREE of LIFE and VASE Motif. This RUG is tightly Woven, All Wool, and in MINT CONDITION circa third 1/4 of the 20th Century. From a Maryland Estate of First~Rate CARPETS & ARTWORK. A Beauty

A woman's shirt front from Baluchistan, mid to 20th century, in a combination of blanket stitch, herringbone and satin stitch on green cotton in a diamond repeat pattern. It measures 30.5 x 47 cm. A dress ("pashk") covered with detailed embroidery is everyday attire for Baluch women. The embroidered diamond repeat pattern is known as "paraiz zarto" in the language of the Baluch. Condition: Excellent.

This is a woman's shift ("kurta") from Swat Valley, Pakistan. It measures 125 cm from one sleeve extended to the other; the gusset measures 24 cm; the bust 57 cm. From top shoulder to bottom hem it measures 91 cm. The sleeve opening is 17 cm. The embroidery technique is pink and red floss silk on indigo-dyed and black cotton depicting geometric shapes typical of the embroidery of the Swat Valley. Condition of this textile is excellent. Estimated age: mid to late 20th century.

This is from a local DC Metro Estate: a NIKON EM 35 MM CAMERA Dating 1979 or 1980. Has a Macro Lens. Still doing some additional research on this CAMERA. Needs Batteries but in VG Condition

Wonderful patina covers this vintage backpack from the Philippines. A bamboo frame supports the basket woven of plant vines which was made and used by one of the indigenous tribal island groups. The woven straps can be adjusted into position and it is actually a light weight and comfortable. Excellent condition...large 22 inches high, 16 inches across and 10 inches deep.

This ornate pectorial is from the Highlands region of Papua New Guinea and would have been worn by a man during ceremonial occasions. It is made from plant fiber, which was pigment dyed and studded with nassa shells. The piece is accented on either side by a large white cowrie shell.

This wonderful ethnographic artifact was obtained from the estate of an anthropology professor in St. Louis. Having been stored away for many years, the color of the pigment dyes are still relatively strong.

Spa Glass - This vintage spa glass is painted with a scene, and has the words "Bad Ruszanda-furdo on it, and measurements on the side. It measures 4" tall x 2 3/4" wide x 1 1/4" deep and is in perfect condition

A woman's shawl from Waziristan dated to the early 20th century. Woven black cotton field with silk fringes, and intricate silk embroidery throughout. It measures 49 inches in width, 103.5 inches in length (124.5 cm x 262.9 cm). Condition is excellent, just some minor discolorations to be expected from a textile of this age. Waziristan ("land of the Wazir") is a mountainous region near the Northwest of Pakistan, bordering Afghanistan and covering some 11,585 km (4,473 sq mi). The area is entir...

Japanese Sumida Gawa Flower Vase Marked Ishiguro Koko

It is 9 inches (22.8 cm) tall by 4 inches (10 cm) wide. It weighs 1.2 Lb.

It has small chips and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Silk Embroidered Military Rank Badge with Lion Shizi

It is 22.5 inches (57 cm) long by 10 inches (25.4 cm) wide.

It has loose threads, stains, frayed edges, and sewn together (as seen in the photos).

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Early 20th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquered Wood Carved Pierced Temple Altar Box with Stand

It is 15.2 inches (38.5 cm) tall by 10.75 inches (27.3 cm) wide. It is 6.6 Lb.

It has been repaired where one corner has a small piece glued back. It also has small gaps, chips, cracks, surface wears and scratches, peeling of lacquer, and the bottom is glued to the stand (as seen in the photos).

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20th century American studio potter

Ceramic tile assemblage mounted on 1" thick wood panel

11 1/2" x 26" x 1"

1950's

Signed on wood

Very good vintage condition

A genuine and vintage 4-3/4" diameter matte glaze small bowl or plant pot by Rookwood. This bowl has the pattern number 2158 and the year cipher for 1920 and it depicts leaping rabbits around the border. It is in a lovely dusty rose colour with green highlights on the decorated upper portion. This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, deposits or residue, losses, damage or repairs other than a few rust coloured small rings on the interior. All items are thoroughly an...

Elegant ebony wood carving of a Balinese beauty circa 1960 to 1970- possibly older. This was obviously created for the tourist market and panders to the Western ideal of the female form of the time. I traveled to Bali in the 80s and 90s and found their arts and crafts leaning more to the impressionist side, where figures looked like the Navi from Avatar. Given its hardness and cost, ebony is usually only given to master craftsman to carve from. I tried digging into the bottom with my trus...

Hanging Scroll of A Beauty amid Lotus / Lin fengmian (1900-1991)53 1/4 X 26 1/4 inches 135.3 X 66.7 cm Oil Painting mounted as a Hanging Scroll Signed with an artist seal. Condition Report: Hand-Painted, Good Condition Provenance: Property of a New York collection Terms & Conditions of Sale NYDJ Chinese Art Gallery advises its prospective buyers to evaluate each lot of its auction with discretion and self-provided professional assistance. Any literature regarding its Lots for auction, i...

Red Lotus-Flowers with Ink-Painted Leaves by Qi Baishi (1864-1957) Ink on Paper Inscribed & signed with three artist seals. Condition Report: Hand-Painted, Good Condition Provenance: Property of a LA Collector Dimensions: 53 1/2 X 19 1/2 inches 134.6 X 55.6 cm Artist or Maker: Qi Baishi (1864-1957) Medium: Ink & Color on Paper Date: Pre-1957 Terms & Conditions of Sale NYDJ Chinese Art Gallery advises its prospective buyers to evaluate each lot of its auction with discretion and self-provi...

Chinese scroll painting of a butterfly resting atop a blooming lily, with calligraphy and signature chop of Xie Zhi Liu (1910-1997), a well-known member of the Shanghai School who would later befriend the famous artist Zhang Daqian and joined him for later studies. His artworks can be found in the China Art Museum in Shanghai and has an art gallery named after him in Changzhou. Zhi Liu was married to another famous painter named Chen Peiqiu. (born 1922)

Size: 62" L x 16" W (entire scr...

This vase is made in China Republic era , dated as 1920 and the noble ladies painted by Artist Li Wen Tai

Yu You-Ren (1879-1964)

A master calligrapher in contemporary China.
His works are highly valued in art circles and also in the art markets.
The piece here was from a descendant of a diplomatic official who was accredited in Japan before 1961.
The work is 137cm x 32cm inner frame.
It was well framed by Japanese workmanship, and was wrinkled with lines.
But in subject area, it is in perfect condition.

From the characteristics and form, this master pi...

Seven Sages in a Bamboo Grove by Fu Baoshi (1904-1965). Framed with transparent protective cover. Ink with Color on paper. Size: 55 X 16 inches 139.7 X 40.6 cm

This hat was brought back by a nurse who was in Tibet as part of a medical relief team sometime in the 80's. Hat appears to have not been worn and is in excellant condition.

dragon headed rarely seen cane

Hanging Scroll of a Napping Cat by Pan Tiashou (1897-1970) 26¾ X 17¼ inches 67.95 X 43.80 cm Ink & Color on Paper Dated 1954 Inscribed and signed with three artist seals The cat is vividly hand-painted in a unique style on rice paper. It shows the artist's highly developed skills in black-white ink painting as well as his exceptional imagination. According to the inscription, the clever cat is painted after a real one of a neighboring household in early summer of 1954. The painting is...

Height approximately 21.5 cm. In good condition.

張大千 / 金裟水月觀音/善財童子造像 設色描金絹本立軸 1945年作 款識:浮圖樓閣立中央，點滴功勳岂自然。倒却沙竿回首望，繁華散盡梦如煙。佛弟子张大千爰題。鈐印：张爰之印、大千居士。 Zhang Daqian (1899-1983) 張大千/ A Magnificent Hanging Scroll of Guanyin (Goddess of Mercy) in a Gold Cloak w. Boy of Shancai & Golden Mastiff Dated 1945 Color with Gold on Silk Inscribed and signed with two artist seals. Condition R...

Anonymous painter to me, from pre war era

Description: 張大千 仿黄鶴山樵（王蒙）金牋金碧山水中堂 1945年作 款識：老來漸覺筆頭迂，寫畫如同寫篆書。黄鶴一聲山館静，道人正是午参餘。此黄鶴山樵題畫詩也。古人稱畫法兼之書法，吾於山樵仿之。乙酉春日寫似心勝仁兄正。大千張爰。鈐印：張爰之印、大千居士。張大千是二十世纪中國畫壇影响巨大、又最富傳奇色彩的國畫大師，在繪畫、書法、篆刻、詩詞方面都�...

This pair of bookends was carved by the Igorots on the northern part of the Island of Luzon in the Philippines sometime in the 1950's. Each bookend depicts a tribesman cautiously peering over his shield at the tribesman on the other side. From the position and shape of the right arm and hands, it is likely that each native was originally holding a spear. A very dense black wood was used to create these sculptures

Wonderfully carved narrow mask from papau New Guinea, aka, PNG. 16.5 inches long x 1.5 inches wide

This is a Chinese JADE PENDANT with Depictions of a DRAGON on one side and a PHOENIX on the second side. Size is 1 1/2" X 2 1/8". Ca. late 20th Century. Fine Carving

This Soloman island scale model canoe is ornately decorated mother of pearl inlay. It is complete with fixed seats, 7 paddles and rides on the back of a dolphin. Carved from hardwood, presumed to be teak, it was brought back to the US with an American GI, serving in the Pacific islands during WWII. The canoe spans 29 inches and in beautiful condition.

A Rare and Exquisite Song-Styled Sky-Blue Glazed Octagonal Vase with Loop-Handles and Crackle Motifs Condition Report: Good Condition Provenance: Property of a MA collection Dimensions: Height: 10 inches (25.4 cm) Medium: Ceramics

This is real bone carving panel/painting depicting dragons playing with fire ball. At the back of it is the chinese character of Fok and 5 bats surrounding it. Made using animal bones put together and it is of vintage age artwork made, the polychrome colour pigment is applied on it, it is already fading away and it has its' nice old patina and feel, the two fierce dragons are positioned nicely among clouds and landscape, quite lifely....please enquire.

This research note shows the blue print Poem 69-11.

This is a JAPANESE CLOISONNE & SILVER VASE, DUCKS SWIMMING in the Water. Signed on the bottom ......Size is 8" in height.... some light enamel flakes..... Rare Piece

A nicely enameled Japanese cloisonne box with a raised design (moriage) of Mandarin ducks. This box dates from the 1960s to the 1980s and was probably made by the Inaba Company of Kyoto, Japan. The mark at the bottom is not the maker’s mark; it is probably the mark of the retail or outlet store. The dimensions are 5 1/2 inches x 4 inches x 1 1/2 (a bit shorter) inches.

Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Lavender Cloisonne Vase with Shakudo Rims

It is 3.7 inches (9.5 cm) tall by 2.7 inches (7 cm) wide. It is 0.4 Lb.

It has enamel hairline cracks at the neck and underside of the rim, oxidized and tarnished metal, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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