A beautiful old Chinese white porcelain quanyin with original wooden base, in excellent condition. H:11-1/4"
A small embroidered tobacco pouch ("kochor") from Indus Kohistan. Measuring 13 x 13 cm, in extremely fine cross, tent and satin stitching in silk thread, the edges and front surface embellished with red, green and white beadwork. Estimated age: mid 20th century. Condition: overall good but with some staining on the reverse. Indus Kohistan is located in the province of Pakistan formerly known as the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP), recently re-named Khyber Pakhtunkhwa...
A beautiful small and cute old Chinese nephrite jade burner, in excellent condition. D:6cm H:3.5cm.
A very cute and small old Chinese enamel silver bird pendant on both sides, in excellent condition. Marked. H:3cm W:2.5cm
A beautiful tall Chinese longevity porcelain famille rose buddha, in excellent condition.
H:37cm
A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese famille rose porcelain longevity buddha, in excellent condition. Marked. H:10"
The fabric is fine cotton, solidly worked in brick and satin stitch in silk thread, the colors alternating between green and orange, pink, blue and purple. It measures 3 1/4 inches x 31 inches (8 cm x 78.5 cm) and is probably from either Ghazni, Jaghori or Nawur areas of Ghazni province, or else from Daykundi and Dayzangi in the province of Orugzan. The interlocking diamond motif and understated color arrangement are typical of Hazara embroidery. Circa early to mid 20th century...
Chinese ornately carved wall hanging, highly raised and detailed pierced carving of pair of phoenixes with blossoming peonies, other small birds on rocks and branches, round form, minor repairs, early 20th century. Size: 25" wide diameter x 5 1/4" deep.
A pair of vintage Chinese silver white jade stone with a cameo in the center earrings, in very good condition. H:3.5cm
A beautiful pair of old Chinese silver earrings with jadeite,tourmaline gem stones. In excellent condition H:3.5cm
A pair beautiful old very unusual Chinese silver yellow jadeite stone earrings, in excellent condition. Marked. H:2cm
A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese silver pendant with amber, in excellent condition. Marked. H:1.5" $225 pending
Antique Chinese rug with pair of 5 clawed dragons in the clouds, dragons and ground are varying shades of orange, details in blue, early 20th century.
Size: 77" long x 36 1/4" wide
Indian Tantric Diagram. Early 20th cent. 470 x 470 mm. Framed.
A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese wooden dragon style brush pen hanger, it's combined with 3 parts and it also turns, in very good condition, but few small wood sticks are missing (please see the photo), it's easy to replace. H:18"
A pair of early 20th C. Chinese famille rose porcelain fairy figurines, in excellent condition(one of the hand is detached). Marked. H:6-3/4" $245
A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese famille rose Porcelain buddha in excellent condition. Marked. H:7.5"
A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese silver enamel jadeite pendant, a very good gift idea for a girl friend, in excellent condition. H:3.5cm
A beautiful vintage Chinese silver enamel carnelian pendant, in excellent condition. D:2cm
A beautiful vintage Chinese export silver belt with flower and phoenix motif in excellent condition. An excellent gift idea for a lady friend. L:92cm Weight: 92.8g $375 (Pending)
A beautiful 19th or 20th C. Chinese silver enamel snuff bottle in butterfly shape with inlaid of corals and turquoise on each sides, but there is some coral stone loss on both sides, please see the photos. H:6cm W:6cm Weight:48.6g $950
A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese silver opium lamp in excellent condition. Marked. H:6.5cm weight: 65g.
Japanese Noh performance mask of Ko-omote the youthful beauty, made of carved wood with painted features.
Size: 8 1/4" high x 5 1/4" wide.
Ainu carved wooden doll of woman in traditional Ainu dress. H.12.25"(31cm) x W.4"(10cm.) Finely sculpted features show elements of Ainu traditional apparel & appearance; mouth tattoo, head band and kimono with traditional patterns, and large beaded necklace.
A pair of beautiful vintage Chinese silver enameled and gold washed earrings with a small amethyst stone in the center, in excellent condition. Marked. L:2.5cm $135
A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese silver lock for child in small size, excellent condition. W:3.5cm H:3.5cm weight:17.6g.
Large Chinese pedestal desk, 4 sections, 4 drawers across the top, each pedestal has 2 additional drawers on either side, separate foot rest with cracked ice design, made of dark hardwood with light hardwood burl in three panels on top of desk, light hardwood burl also used on drawer fronts and on the top panels on the sides and around the back of the desk, Republic Period.
Size: 33 3/4" high x 69" wide x 27 1/2" deep.
Statue of a protecting deity or ancestor, standing on slightly bent legs, its hands in praying posture, its face expressing agressiveness. Patinated and eroded wood. Nepal, early 20th century. Height: 15" (38 cm). The statue is mounted on a custom metal stand.
PLEASE NOTE: WE HAVE RECENTLY RE-ACQUIRED THIS VERY FINE KO KAW TEE FROM A CLIENT WHO IS LIQUIDATING HIS ANTIQUE HOLDINGS DUE TO HEALTH ISSUES AND MEDICAL EXPENSES: WHILE WE ARE VERY SADDENED TO LEARN OF THIS CLIENT'S CONDITION AND CURRENT CIRCUMSTANCES, WE ARE GRATIFIED AT LEAST TO BE ABLE TO ASSIST THIS WONDERFUL GENTLEMAN IN THIS MANNER, AND TO RE-OFFER THIS FINE ITEM ONCE AGAIN: From our Southeast Asia Collection, a truly exceptional lacquered and gilded woven-bamboo basket known as a Ko Ka...
A knotted pile hat from northern Afghanistan, made by Uzbeks. Diameter is 18 cm, circumference 51.5 cm. Circa mid to late 20th century. Condition is excellent.
1971 Oil Painting by Choi Young Rim. Frame: 30 x 24 inches, 76 x 61 cm; Painting: 20 x 15 inches, 51 x 38 cm.
A beautiful carved old Chinese soapstone horse with original wooden stand, in excellent condition. W:5" H:3.5"
A pair of men-tori gourd shaped sake flasks by Living National Treasure Kondo Yuzo enclosed in the original signed wooden box. One flask is decorated in blue with bamboo and the characters Sei-Fu (pure wind). The second is dated in blue and pink with pomegranates with the inscription “For the use of Yuzo, October 27, 1976”. Both are signed on the base. It is likely these came from the artists own personal collection. Each stands roughly 5 inches (13 cm) tall...
Toshi Yoshida (1911~1995)
Depicting: Snowy street
Print size: 5.5 x 3.75 inches.
A woodblock print tipped at the top to a Japanese Christmas card from 1953.
Bears the Yoshida seal.
Condition: Excellent.
Kashigata (wooden sweet mold,) Berry motif; Japan, early 20th C. 6-piece sweet mold. L.13"(33cm) x W.1.75"(3.5cm) x H.0.375"(1cm.) Condition Note: Bottom piece of mold only. No top cover.
Sweet molds, “kashigata,” have been a part of confectionary culture around the world. Well-known examples in Asia come from Japan, China, Korea, and Indonesia. In Europe; countries such as Germany, Holland, and England have a rich history of cake mold production...
Kashigata (wooden sweet mold,) Kame (turtle) motif; Japan, early 20th C. Paddle-type mold to make 4 pieces sweets. L.13.75"(35cm) x W.2"(5cm) x H.1"(2.5cm.) The turtle symbolizes long life in many Asian cultures and was a popular motif for celebratory occasions such as weddings and New Year's.
Sweet molds, “kashigata,” have been a part of confectionary culture around the world. Well-known examples in Asia come from Japan, China, Korea, and Indonesia...