Height: 3.5 cm (1.4 in)
Length: 5.4 cm (1.2 in)
Depth: 4.2 cm (1.7 in)

Quality carved netsuke of a man crouching, grinding grain with a stone wheel; signed on a red lacquer tablet; good condition

An exceptionally early work in ink and watercolor by the familiar New Mexico artist PERCY TSISETE SANDY ("KAI SA"), 1918-1974. Measurements are 6 1/2" by 4 1/4" (11 3/4" by 9" simply framed). The subject is a traditional eagle dancer of the Hopi people in full costume. The work is signed at lower right "KA-SAH", ("Red Moon"), apparently an early signature; on the old original remaining backing is written in pencil "purchased on Mother & Daddy's honeymoon 7/41"...

1930's Chinese Double Sided Silk Embroidered Black Piano Shawl

It is 63.7 inches (162cm) long by 63 inches (160 cm) wide. It is 2 Lb.

It has frayed silk, stains, loose threads, discoloration, and white spots (as seen in the photos).

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Pair of 1970's Chinese Lacquer Cinnabar Carved Trumpet Vase with Wood Stand

Each is 16.1 inches (41 cm) tall by 6.9 inches (17.5 cm) wide with stand and 14 inches (35.5 cm) tall by 6.1 inches (15.6 cm) wide without stand. Total weight is 5 Lb.

They have flea bite chips, surface wears, stains and tarnished metal (as seen in the photos).

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Old (1950's) Japanese Plique a Jour Cloisonne Bowl with Flowers

It is 2.4 inches (6.1 cm) tall by 4.9 inches (12.5 cm) wide. It is 0.5 Lb.

It has a hairline crack and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A wood suzuri-bako (ink stone box or writing box) which has layers of colors of urushi inside. It has a memo that it belonged to a noted Japanese painter, however it is not proven. The first half of the 20th century. It has some hair lines and cracks in the painting. 17cm x 27cm x 4.8cm

Mixed lot of lovely ungraded undyed coral polished branches of angel skin, pink and red coral etc. I acquired these in a Hong Kong Auction from a jewelry factory going out of business. 96 grams and 130 pieces. See last enlargement for scale metric scale. Free shipping via Hong Kong Registered Mail. Some have holes but most don’t.

Boro sodenashsi (vest) made of cotton stripes for outside and hand-spun and vegetable indigo dye cotton inside. It has 2 layers indigo cloth with sashiko and 3 layers with stripes parts. The first half of the 20th century from Tohoku district. Shoulder W:36cm, Hem W:53cm, L:69cm

1930's Chinese Famille Rose Turquoise Glaze Porcelain Dragon Scholar Brush Pot Marked

It is 4.1 inches (10.5 cm) tall by 6.9 inches (17.5 cm) wide. It weight 2.3 Lb.

It has minor loss of paint and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Pair of 1930's Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Gourd Vase

They are 7.8 inches (20 cm) tall by 5 inches (12.7 cm) wide. The total weights is 3.5 Lb.

They have cut marks at the rim and minor missing enamels and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Chinese / Korean 24K Yellow Gold Filigree Ornament Necklace with Phoenix

The overall length is 19.1 inches (48.6 cm). The pendant is 1.33 inches (3.4 cm) diameter by 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick. The total weight is 23.1 gram.

It has mild bent at the side, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Hiroshi Yoshida
Tansui (Danshui, China)
Date: 1941.
Print size: Chuban. 10.625 x 8 inches.
Brush signed and sealed in the image. Titled and signed in pencil in lower margin.
Jizuri seal at upper left margin indicating a first edition self-printed by the artist.
Publisher: Hiroshi Yoshida
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Reference: Abe catalog #244.
Condition: Some toning and fading. Tape at top back margin.

Hiroshi Yoshida
Chion-in Temple Gate
Series: Eight Scenes of Cherry Blossoms.
Date: 1935.
Print size: Oban. 16 x 10.75 inches.
Brush signed and sealed in the image. Titled and signed in pencil in lower margin.
Jizuri seal at upper left margin indicating a first edition self-printed by the artist.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Publisher: Hiroshi Yoshida
Reference: Abe catalog #194.
Condition: Two short scratches in stairs (see photo)...

Wonderfully carved wooden Lanna Tiger, the hole in the mouth means this could be worn as amulet or placed on an altar. On the bottom is a lightly incised spiral glyph underneath the base indicate this was meant to be protect the owner. Bear in mind that amulets are very popular in Thailand and most are mass produced in either as terra cotta tablet or cast in metal- this is a one of a kind piece. H: 7.5cm/3in and W: 4.8cm/1.9in.

しゃもじ / THREE LARGE RICE PADDLES

Wood, early-mid 20th century, Korea, approx...

Kiyoshi Saito
Siamese Cat (2) (Early Cat)
Date: ca. 1940s-50s.
Paper size: Approximately 23.675 x 18 inches.
Image size: Approximately 19 x 14 inches.
Sealed but not signed.
Self-published by the artist.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Laid down to board. Wrinkling. Stain at lower margin.
Note: In the last image, I show this print paired with another cat (our Saito 026)...

Kiyoshi Saito
Siamese Cat
Date: ca. 1940s-50s.
Paper size: Approximately 23.675 x 18 inches.
Image size: Approximately 19 x 14 inches.
Sealed but not signed.
Self-published by the artist.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Laid down to board. Light wrinkling.
Note: In the last image, I show this print paired with another cat (our Saito 025). These cats also appear together in another Saito design known as "Cats".

Rare bag for back pack made of plant, possibly "suge" (Carex) but not 100% sure. It is hand-knitted with very skillful technique. Used by a mountain worker. In excellent condition. 20th century. L:38cm W:27cm

A modern, openwork bamboo flower basket, Hanakago, by Chikuhosai, made with the hexagonal plating technique called “kikko sugashi ami” using very thin strips of madake bamboo. Made in an elongated gourd-shape with a tall handle. Signed on the bottom “ CHIKUHOSAI ZO “ (made by Chikuhosai). It comes with the original, lacquered bamboo insert for flowers. From 1960-70’s. Measurement: H. 53,5 cm Ø 16 cm.

Rare and unusual Iban pottery pattern paddle carved from durable Iron Wood (Belian wood), circa 19th century. The pattern on this would be pressed into unfired clay pots to give it this design by the Iban people of Sarawak. This technique has been used since Neolithic times predating the pottery wheel, where pots were made by coiling “ropes” of clay into a shape and then using the paddle to press the coils together to make a shape...

1930's Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Panel Wood Frame with Figure & Calligraphy

It is 30.1 inches (76.5 cm) long by 10.9 inches (27.8 cm) wide. It is 3.6 Lb.

The porcelain plaques have dark spots, skip glaze and surface wears and scratches. The wood frame has chips and surface wears (as seen in the photos).

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1930's Chinese Silver Filigree Hediao Nut Carved Beads Bracelet

It is 7.2 inches (18.3 cm) in inner circumference by 2.35 inches (6 cm) in inner diameter and 0.9 inch (2.3 cm) wide...

子供用靴下 / TRADITIONAL CHILDREN'S SOCKS

Embroidered with thin quilt and attached with pom-pom at toes, as the traditional Korean children's costume for Happy 1st birthday celebration, early-mid 20th century, approx. W 10-10.5 x L 17cm (3.93-4.13 x 6.69in) each. Stained due to aging as is. Acrylic frame is not attached. References: https://folkency.nfm.go.kr/en/topic/detail/7032 / https://www.kocis.go.kr/eng/webzine/201906/sub07.html


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鉄の高下駄 / TALL IRON CLOG

Single piece of tall iron clog for goby fishing at the shallows, 1960s, Japan, approx. H 43 x 29 x 24cm (16.92 x 11.41 x 9.44in)


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GANGI

Japanese folk wooden constraction tool to pat and even out the traditional thatched roof, 1960s, Kyoto, approx. 21 x 16 x 7cm (8.26 x 6.29 x 2.75in)


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A large bag made of taima (hemp) which was used for cocoons. The first half of the 20th century when the Japanese silk industry was most prosperous. This bag might have been used at the silk-raising farmers. Many mending stitches and a few patches. L:109cm, W:81cm

1930's Japanese Satsuma Vase with flower Marked " Kinkozan Zo"

It is 12 inches (30.5 cm) tall by 6.1 inches (15.5 cm) wide. It is 2.5 Lb.

It has minor stains, hairline cracks, and surface wears (as seen in the photos).

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1930's Chinese Silver Enamel Box Marked

It is 1.67 inches (4.25 cm) tall by 2.2 inches (5.6 cm) wide. It is 40.4 gram.

It is tarnished and has dent, bent at the inner rim, loss enamel, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A pair silver goblets with floral decoration, in its original silk box with glass front and handle. Foot marked with Chinese characters. Condition: silk faded, maybe top of the box's front missing, back of box with scribbling. Dimension goblet: c. 9.3 cm high, weight together: 73 g, box: c. 15.3 x 13.3 x 5.3 cm.

A vintage Japanese Isho Biraki (stacking clothing chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia) and Kaki (Persimmon) woods. All original hardware including the Warabite handles. Upper section features two sliding doors, two drawers and a hinged door all providing space for organizing small items. The center section has two hinged doors that open to four removable Kimono trays where lighter clothes or linens can be stored. The bottom section has two large drawers for additional spacious storage. The secti...

A vintage Japanese Isho Tansu (Kimono chest) in 3 section made entirely of Kiri (Paulownia) wood with Kaki (Persimmon) wood accents. All original bronze and other metal hardware. Beautiful lacquer decorative plates adorn the sliding doors with a pair of flying cranes, woven baskets and bamboo trees. Behind the doors lie three small drawers and a split level shelf. The center section and bottom section each have three drawers with spacious storage each. Constructed using straight dovetail joi...

A mid century 3 section Isho Biraki Tansu (Kimono chest with hinged doors) made of Kiri (Paulownia) and Kaki (Persimmon) woods. All original bronze hardware. Top section features four sliding doors which open to a split lever shelf and two small drawers. Below this are 3 side by side drawers. The center section has two hinged doors that open to reveal 4 removable Kimono trays while the bottom section has two large drawers. The sections can be separated for use in different rooms of a house. ...

Chinese Republic period Yixing stoneware tripod censer with compressed globular form body and upright handles on two sides decorated in relief around the circumference with two four-clawed dragons chasing a pearl encircled with circular form shou characters. A pair of bats chasing a similar flaming pearl is on the back. A ruyi border encircles the top shoulder below an upright neck. The three cabriole legs extend from animal head masks. A square four-character incised mark reading “Fan Fu Chou...

1950's Chinese Enamel Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl with Flower

It is 1.7 inches (4.5 cm) tall by 7.8 inches (20 cm) wide. It is 1.4 Lb.

It has rubbing of paint, dark spots and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Old (1930's) Japanese Bronze Mixed Metal Inlaid Vase Marked Nogawa

It is 9.4 inches (24 cm) tall by 2 inches (5.3 cm) wide. It is 1.8 Lb.

It is tarnished and has rust, loss of gilding, cut marks, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Japanese Wooden Box, 2 sections, 16" high, 14" wide, 7" high for each section, "Kanji" written in front, and "Kutani" Kanji was written on the side. The condition is old and good.