Ducks are the only life in this landscape of frozen rice paddies by Shirakura Niho enclosed in the original double wood box (Nijubako) signed Kanyu (the name he used later in his career). Teh composition is very minimalist, relying on the diagonal lines of paddy walls to define the foreground, only a haze of color to intimate the hills beyond. Judging by the style this likely dates from the 1940s and is an exceptional work by this innovative artist. Ink and pigment on silk in a superb border ...

The Chinese dragon, the most powerful symbol of good fortune, is predominately depicted on the lid of this marvelous Canton enamel box. A perfect size for displaying in your home, it measures about 5.5 inches diameter.

Chinese hanging scroll ink rubbing of an ancient stone carving featuring Quan Yin. Rubbing dates early 2oth century. Rubbings of ancient stone carvings are illegal in China as the process damages the stone. In very good condition, the rubbing measures 39.5 inches x 21 inches. Scroll measures 30" x 56" and comes in a bamboo container.

Japanese woven Bamboo Ikebana flower Basket, Ca. 1930, 11" high include handle, 9" x 7 1/2" wide, signed "Japan" on the bottom, shows wear and some scratches on the bamboo, no major damages.

A large pair of Chinese ceramic fu dogs with a Sancai ware "three colors" palette in green, brown, and blue with natural clay white in a transparent crackle glaze. The large pair of fu dogs stand opposite each other, eyes faced forward, their mouths slightly open in a snarling grin. The front right foot of the male fu dog rests upon a rounded "xi qui" floral ball, representing rule and supremacy over the world. The female fu dog rests her left front foot over the stomach of her playful fu ...

Technically superior transcription of a Mughal Padshshnama 17th century album page in the Royal Collection Windsor. Depicting part of The Weighing of Shah Jahan. (ref: plate 13 of Kings of the World catalogue 1997 ISBN 1 898592 ll X) See reference image for comparison. Hand painted with gold on card. 41x29 cm. Undated, estimated to be early 20th century

An Indonesian painted wooden theater mask, showing a crowned character with fine facial features and a moustache. Reverse with a leather strap and an Indonesian inscription. Condition: partial little wear to paint. Dimension: c. 18.8 cm x 15 cm x 10 cm.

Japanese 4-panel screen painting depicting a scene of ducks swimming along the edge of a pond or stream. Tall grasses and rocks rise from the water. Painted in mineral colors on gold ground.

Showa Period (circa late 1940's)

Dimensions: 34 1/4" high x 60" long

Boro momohiki (panta) made of indigo dyed cotton and has mending patches. The first half of the 20th century. W: 80cm (flexble) L: 90cm

DESCRIPTION: A beautiful octagonal pill (or snuff) box, the top with silver filigree wire work around inset coal stones forming the shape of a five-petal flower. The box itself is silver over copper and on the inside is stamped “Made in China.” Amazingly, the original Frost Bros. retail tag remains on the inside. Frost Brothers was a high-fashion retail store based in San Antonio, Texas, that opened in 1917 and went out of business in 1988. This box dates from C. 1920 to 1945 (Republic Perio...

Candle stand made of wood and bamboo. The wick and the saucer are made of copper. In excellent condition except for a hairline in the bamboo, but no problem for use. The first half of the 20th century. H:39cm Diameter of the bottom:18cm

This beautiful and well hollowed black hair crystal snuff bottle is a mid-20th century product. It is 2 1/2" high,1 3/8" wide and 5/8" thick with a red carnelian cap. Aside from a small chip on the top rim, it is in very good condition.

Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)
Spring in Daigo, Kyoto
Date: 1950.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo. Black 6 mm seal at lower right, indicating a first edition (1946-57).
Hasui signature and seal at lower left.
Size: Oban. 15.25 x 10.5 inches.
Reference: Hotei #537.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: At the perimeter of the verso, a conservator has removed tape and reinforced the paper.

Woman’s breast cloth from the Chin or Rakhine States, Myanmar- from the Khumi, Khami or Mro- Chin subgroup. Good condition- there is one tiny pin hole and a couple of stains. Circa 1950. L: 70cm/27.5in and W: 34cm/13.2in.

이당(以堂)Yi Dang, 김은호( 金殷鎬)-Kim Eun-Ho (Korean, 1892~1979) Hanging Scroll Painting Korea, Yi Dang-pen name written, and Kim Eun Ho sealed. 10 Sparrows are on the trees in heavy snow, early executed by the artist, painted in water color on silk, It’s in good condition but has some slight creases, scrolled. Image size: 46.75” x 16.85” (118.5cm x 42.8cm) painting only, scroll incl. 65” by 21 ½”.

Occupation era original Japanese shin hanga woodblock print titled "Spring Evening at the Kintai Bridge" by Kawase Hasui (1883-1957) dated in the lower left margin Showa 22 (1947). The artist's black ink signature and red seal are at the lower left corner of the image. The 6mm circular seal of the publisher Watanabe (used 1946-1957) is at the lower right corner. Paper size: 15 5/8" x 10 3/8" (image size: slightly over 14 1/4" x 9 1/2"). Very good overall condition. Possibly lightly faded. The...

18 Pieces of Japanese Earthenware Chopstick and Spoon rest in 3 signed Wooden Boxes, 5 each in one box, and 3 are not in box, total 18 pieces, with Satsuma style hand painted floral design in crackle glaze, 1940's, 2" to 2 1/4" long. The condition is good.

Wonderful hexagonal latticed bronze hanging lantern with electrical bulb. Very art deco. Each panel has glass behind the lattice work to throw off an ambient light. 12" tall by 10" wide. Ask for shipping quote.