This is an old pair of sleeve cuffs from Maqur district in Ghazni province, Afghanistan, embroidered on a thin muslin ground. Red, orange, green and bergundy silk threads are embroidered in a very finely worked ladder stitch, forming interlocking volute designs. Small glass mirrors are artfully incorporated into the embroidery. Mirrorwork embroidery is quite popular in parts of India, Pakistan and Afghanistan...

A beuatiful old Chinese ghost buster soap stone carving, with five busted small ghosts. His name is call "Zhong Kui",In Chinese folklores, Zhong Kui is a god who exorcises ghosts and evil spirits. It's signed and in good condition except a tiny chip on the end of the fan, please see the photo, with the original wooden stand. W:20cm H:13cm

Rectangular cover for over a gift, called fukusa made of green (front) and purple (back) silk satin. On the front is an image of three turtles walking towards the water, with a bamboo grove in the back of them...

Koichi Okumura (1904 ~ 1974)
Panoramic View of Mt. Higashi. (Higashi Tenbo)
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.75 x 10.75 inches.
Date: 1948. Later edition.
Publisher: Unsodo.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.

Hanging scroll. Black ink, light colors and gofun on paper.
Painting of the demon of Rashomon stealing back his severed arm from Watanabe no Tsuna. Excellent use of dry-brush technique.
Signed: Yoshimitsu saku, seal Hoko. Japan, Taisho/Showa era.
Newly mounted with original embroidered brocade.
Image: 24 x 12.5 inches.
Total length: 58 inches...

Ito Yuhan
Lantern in Pond
Date: 1930s. A pre-war or early postwar edition.
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.75 x 10.75 inches.
Publisher: Nishinomiya Yosaku. Seal at left margin.
Artist's signature at lower right.
"Made in Japan" stamped on verso.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.

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.

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Set of dead stock 10 sheets of paper with the various themes of anime characters from Korean comics for girls. 20th century, Korea. 17 x 26.5cm (6.69 x 10.43in) – 20 x 34cm (7.87 x 13.38in)...

A 20th Century Japanese porcelain Fukagawa vase with flowering hydrangea in pink and leaves in several colors of underglaze blue. The vase measures 10 1/2" tall x 4" in diameter and dates from the 1970's. The bottom shows the Fukagawa mark. Condition: the condition is good with a few scratches on the gold rim. Free shipping within the USA.

This is a bed decoration from northern Afghanistan made by Uzbeks of the Lakai tribe. Traditionally these textiles were placed between layers of bedding quilts at the back of the yurt. This segusha measures 72 x 80 x 115 cm when folded into a triangle, and the embroidery is silk thread on faded red cotton edged with silk fringes, combining satin stitch with long and short stitch...

Japanese Meiji Mixed metal Box with faux wood grain. The box in the form of a Koto (zither) case with wonderful copper menuki like appliques. This is the best box we currently have the lid fits tight . The side panel at base moves slightly . Size l 4.25"w 1.25"

Liu Yucen Republic period famille rose porcelain plaque Early 20th century Chinese Republic period famille rose porcelain plaque, the enamel decoration including a pair of finches perched on a flowering prunus branch, inscribed upper right Liu Yucen and two seals of the artist. 21.5"h x 12.75"w, overall size including frame 24"h x 15.5"w x 1"d.

Kawase Hasui
Chuzenji, Utagahama
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.5 x 10.55 inches.
Date: 1931.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
6mm Watanabe publisher's seal indicating printing between 1946 and 1957.
Reference: Hotei #264.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent. Original drying pinhole in margin. Pencil note at back bottom margin. A margin crease.

A weaving pulley ending in an expressive head with some scarifying. Carved from hardwood with dark patina, the reel is fixed with an iron wire. Collected by the Swiss ethnologist Charlotte von Graffenried, author of the book "Akan Goldweights". Condition: traces of usage, some wear, the face with fine cracks. Dimension: c. 19.1 cm high x 6.8 cm wide.

Basket from Northern Burma probaby from the Rawang or other Kachin related group. . Approximately 50 or 60 years old. Increasingly difficult to source, this is a fine example of Burmese tribal basketry. Condition: good natural polished feel to the surface, a couple of “breaks” on upper rim of basket. The hole in the handle lid seems to intentional, as it has the same wear as the rest of the piece. Dimensions: 20cm/8in height 15.5cm/6.2in diameter.

Regal 'Seiji' celedon flower vase in signed original paulownia wood box. The vase itself is a masterpiece of 1950's seiji pottery by one of the best, Einosuke. Very elegant feel and subtle lime green shades. Stands 13" tall and a diameter of 10".

China old wooden frog toggle xx

A vintage North American tribal beadwork knife sheath with colourful applied beadwork on a fringed moose hide c1930s-50s. This 13-1/2" x 7-1/2" (including fringe) knife sheath has a tall loop for hanging off of a belt; the stiff applied lighter colour hide section at the front of the sheath is attached with twisted fine brass wire. It is a densely beaded item, and spells out "Jack" in white beads, and it has iridescent purple/blue, orange, dark and light green beads...

Asa (hemp）kimono with katazome (stencil-resist-dye) whose wefts and warps are hand-plied. Dyed with vegetable indigo. In excellent condition except for two rips in the center back (7mm and 5mm). The third quarter of the 20th century. 126cm x 134cm

This Miao Baby carrier is from the Bai Ling region of China. As is typical of this region, the straps are embroidered. This attractive piece was probably only used for a few festivals before being stored away for the next generations use. In excellant condition, it measures 38" long.

A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese Dehua porcelain seated gaunyin Buddha with original wooden stand in excellent condition . H:10” without stand. Marked China. Sold to Australia

Vintage Mashiko-yaki Oozara (large plates) for serving or for dinner plates. Diameter: 10.875" (25.5cm) x Height: 1.5" (3.75cm.) Five different hand-brush-drawn designs on seven plates featuring, flowers, fish, bamboo, and trees (see all enlargements.) The designs were quite modern interpretations of traditional designs when they were contemporary. They are very sturdy in form and design...

A tall stem-footed Hagi flower vessel enclosed in the original wooden box by Yamato Yasuo. It was created in that postwar age when once again expression was finding a voice in Japan, and the early avant-garde potters such as Yamato Yasuo and Kumakura Junkichi were reaching beyond tradition as a means of verbalizing their interpretation of Japan in a new age...

1930's Japanese Sterling Silver Ice Bucket Relief Iris Flower Marked Arthur Bond, Yokohama

It is 8.5 inches (21.5 cm) tall handle up by 5.7 inches (14.5 cm) wide. It is 471 gram.

It is tarnished and has a dent at the bottom and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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STAMP ALBUMS OF A KOREAN BOY

Set of two albums of used and unused stamps in mainly 1970s including mostly Korean and some other countries as the collection of a Korean middle-school boy, late 20th century, Large: 16 pp, 25.5 x 19.5 x 2.2 cm (10.03 x 7.67 x 0.86in), Small: 8 pp, 18.5 x 12.7 x 1.2 cm (7.28 x 4.99 x 0.47in)...

silk meisen lined kimono with dots which are double kasuri, both warp and weft are katazome dyed(stencil-resist-dye). In excellent condition except for a spot in the front panel, but it is folded inside and unseen when it is worn. Mid 20th century. 122cm x 151cm

This carved ivory statue of a girl holding a flower basket was carved around 1970. It is 7 inches tall (with the base, it is 8 ¼ inches high), 2 inches wide and 1 ½ inches thick. Her left hand is holding a woven flower basket and her right hand is gently grabbing the tassels from the basket. It is in excellent condition.

Bashofu kimono hand-woven of banana fiber for both wefts and warps. The yarn is rather thicker and tougher comparing with very fine yarn for thinner and higher quality bashofu, so that it is for a everyday kimono or work wear. Brown stripes are also banana fibers. Late 19th to early 20th century. In good condition except for a mending near the lower side in the back and wear near neck. 104cm x 115cm

Pair of Chinese famille rose bowls painted with treasures design, Chinese seal mark on base, early to mid 20th century era. Dimension: 2 1/2"H x 4 1/2"Diam, no condition concerns.

Ide Gakusui
Heron in Rain
Date: ca. 1950.
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.25 x 10.25 inches.
Artist's signature and seal lower right.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo. Round, red 6mm seal lower left, which is consistent with a first edition (produced 1946-1957).
Embossing is featured on the snowy egret's body. Please see enlargement 2.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Adhered to board via contact sheet.

The size Painting: 16 1/8" W x 12 9/16"
Artist: Signed and chop sealed on lower left corner.
Kanji letter name, "Ina" Subject : Plum Tree with Blue Bird.
Year of painting: 1980-1990
Medium: Water Color on Japanese large Shikishi Board.
With folded presentation cover...

A carved bone figure of a man, 7 1/4" in height, heavy for its size, appearing at first to be possibly of Northwest/Canadian/Arctic origin, but research shows that this piece is actually from the scenic popular Indonesia island of Lombok just to the east of Bali. Note the craftsmanship of this hand-made piece. There is the tuft of hair at top, and all arms and legs are movable. A number is written on inside of one thigh. Age is unknown but the piece certainly is vintage and perhaps older.

Hongshan Orange Nephrite Jade Dragon Embryo Pendant , unique shape with a flowing tail. Collected in HK 1980-1995. Well carved biconically drilled suspension hole signs of use . Tremolite growth in white and erosion to the stone on the tail area. Weight 26g size 2.25" 1.5" d

A beautiful old Chinese silver enamel bangle with flowe motif in good condition. Marked. Weight:41.1g D:5.6cm

Chinese Silver Sterling Tea Set with Sage & Farmer & Ox, Early 20th Century

The largest teapot is 8.66 inches (22 cm) tall handle up by 9.4 inches (24 cm) wide. The smaller teapot is 6.6 inches (16.8 cm) tall by 9.8 inches (26 cm) wide. The sugar is 5.5 inches (14 cm) tall by 6.9 inches (17.5 cm) wide. The creamer is 3.8 inches (9.7 cm) tall by 5.5 inches (14 cm) wide...

Japanese oribe ware tall vase for ikebana (flower arrangements), with calligraphy inscription in front. Circa 1950, bottom marked "Nishikawa Kyomo", "made in Occupied Japan".

Size: 4.5" L x 4" W x 9.5" H