This vintage Hazara waistcoat from Jaghori in central Afghanistan is embroidered in extremely fine cross stitch in silk thread, depicting interlocking eight star motifs, a traditional motif in Hazara embroidery. The collar, shoulder bands and side panels are meticulously worked in Bukhara stitching in metallic thread, where the couched threads are laid in parallel to each other and are fastened by small stitches...

Jade hair or cloth ornaments in the shape of a chrysanthemum, symbol of longevity; w : C6, C7 : 5,5c ; C8 : 5c

Unique Vintage Jadeite Belt Hook. Beautiful matrix within the stone and light pastel colors range from tan and celadon at the head of dragon. Gradually turns to celadon and lavender towards the hook area. From the Republic Period, Circa 1950's. Dimensions: 4" Long X .5" in Width

Shaman's Feast Woodblock Print on Traditional Hanji Paper by Hong Sung Dam in 1982 (21 x 15 inches, 53.5 x 38 cm, including margins). Hong Sung Dam is a woodblock print artist who was a leader of the minjung, the peoples' political movement that arose from the ashes of the Gwangju Massacre where the Korean government slaughtered hundreds (some witnesses say thousands) of their own citizens in the streets in response to demonstrations in Gwangju...

Japanese sosaku hanga woodblock print by Tokuriki Tomikichiro (1902-2000) titled “Sanjo Ohashi (Bridge)” dating circa 1950. The artist’s black “tomoe” seal is at the lower right. Shikishi size measuring 11 3/8” x 10 3/4” (paper); image: 11” x 9 1/2.” Excellent color and very good overall condition. There are some slight wrinkles in the paper and a faint diagonal crease in the sky below the bridge...

Yoshijiro Urushibara
Stonehenge in Moonlight
Size: Oban. Approximately 14.75 x 9.75 inches.
Date: 1910s-20s.
Publisher: "Ken Hoshino & Co. 57-58 Chancery Lane, W.C." at lower margin.
Signed and sealed by the artist.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.
Please also see our Dawn view of this design (Urushibar016).

Chinese Famille Rose Plaque Screen with Landscape Temple Scene on Huanghuali Wood Frame & Hardwood Stand, Circa 1950's

It is 26.7 inches (68.1 cm) tall by 15.7 inches (40.2 cm) wide with stand. The panel is 18.2 inches (46.3 cm) tall by 14.1 inches (36 cm) wide. The total weight is 18.1 Lb.

It is in good condition with no repairs, except small chips and cracks at the frame.

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Finely enameled to depict a central dragon in iron red with a flaming pearl, with surrounding butterflies and floral designs, and gilt highlights throughout. Six character mark in iron red on underside. Dimensions: 1 3/8" H x 6.75" Dia., circa early 20th century, great condition.

Vintage Chinese soapstone small scholar’s rock carved to represent a Taihu stone with numerous perforations and crevices. Beautiful Liaoning green soapstone with excellent waxy surface, extraordinary carving, in superb condition. Wonderful object for a scholar’s desk. Base length 1 1/4 inches, total height 3 1/8 inches.

Two(2) Japanese floral shape darkened Brass Fusuma Sliding Door Handles, early 1900's, 3" diameter, 5/8" to 3/8" deep, 2 nail holes on the sides, some black lacquer on brass are worn, metal part is in good condition.

This is a woman's dress front from northern Afghanistan, circa mid 20th century. Embroidered in fine cross stitch on plainweave olive cotton, the field design device of interlocking crucifixes within diamonds is frequently seen on Shahsavan rugs and textiles. The top edge is embellished with Bukhara couching, which are metallic threads covering the entire surface area and fastened at regular intervals by small stitches to form a relief pattern...

Japanese bronze okimono sculpture of a Hawk on rockery base. the Hawk stands on a a fantastic bronze rockery base with branches and waves. Signed with character marks on the side of the rockery. Measures 16 1/2" x 19 1/2" x 8". condition was cold painted at a later date though 99% of the paint has been removed.The left foot left toe is missing though a rough toe was created but we removed it during the cleaning it will come with the sculpture.

This 1950¡¯s ivory carved beauty is 9 ¼ inches tall (10 ½ inches tall with wood base), 2 inches wide and 1 ½ inches thick. She wears a phoenix design hairpin. Her right hand is holding a round fan; in her left hand, is a flower. She is in excellent condition.

Conceived by 20th century master ceramicist Kawai Kanjiro (1890 - 1966), the combination of “shinsa” (cinnabar glazing) and “tsutsu-gaki kamon” (raised-relief slip-trailing floral design) used in the creation of this work is one of his most recognizable motifs.

Like so many great artists throughout history, Kanjiro refused to confine himself to one genre...

A beautiful old hand carved Chinese rose wood box in gourd shape in excellent condition. L:10cm

An old Japanese double sided olive brown silk obie with a pattern of small berries The Obie measures 158" long x 11 1/2" wide and dates to the early 20th Century. Condition: The condition is excellent. Free shipping within the USA.

A beautiful very unusual early 20th C. Chinese export sterling silver baby food pusher set in the original box. It's for baby learning how to use spoon to eat. In excellent condition. Marked. weights:36.8g L:8cm $250 (Excellent gift idea)

An Uzbek knotted pile hat from northern Afghanistan, mid to late 20th century. Diameter 18 cm, circumference 50 cm. Condition very good except for two small tears on the rim.