The pine, bamboo and plum blossoms are all auspicious motifs found in nature. The evergreen pine symbolizes the strength and devotion of men; plum blossoms are the purity, subtle beauty and inner strength of women. Bamboos are often used to describe the personality of men and women; for example, a person being as straight (honest) as bamboo, it could also mean flexible (bendable) to a large extent. When pine (matsu, SHO), bamboo (take, CHIKU) and plum blossoms (ume, BAI) are put together, they a...

Antique Fukusa, a Japanese gift cover with a pair of cranes and pine Tree. This type of silk fukusa was used as a gift cover at the time of a gift-giving ceremony held prior to a wedding. This was one of the rare occasions that the recipients were expected to keep the fukusa as a gift since any return associated with a wedding was considered a bad omen.

The crane and pine trees are both regarded as the symbol of harmonious marriage and longevity in Japan. The design on this fukusa ...

A Fine/Old Korean Landscape Painting with Two Scholars (山水人物圖) -19th C. : Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century, anonymous artist. Painted with a deep mountain and two scholars enjoying a nature, and in ink and light color on paper. It’s fair condition with some retouches and small part of upper left repaired, it measures 40cm x 29.5cm painting only, or 51cm x 41cm overall.

This is a 17th century Karatsu ware tokkuri made of oldest Karatsu clay.

It gives a perfect impression of wabi-sabi..

It has no water leak, no repairs and no damage.

Size: 14 cm x 8,5 cm height / width

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This is an old and well done Japanese Satsuma box. The design has a wonderful contrast between the simplistic over glazed enamel water elements and the refined, highly detailed gold wheels. The inside is covered with a layer of gold. The box is not signed but we think it could have possibly come from the Makuzu Kozan studio because of its quality and uniqueness. Makuzu Kozan did some work in earthenware and came up with many wonderful designs. We also know that they were not all signed. The box ...

1900's Egg Yolk Butterscotch Amber Carved Prayer Rosary Bead Necklace

The overall length is 15.3 inches (54.5 cm). The necklace is 12.1 inches (68 cm) in inner circumference by 6.35 inches (32 cm) long. The beads range from 16.73 mm to 25 mm wide. It is 100 gram not including tassel.

Some of the beads have small and flea bite chips and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Set of five handmade copper chataku (coaster for sencha tea cups) with recessed centers, each applied with gold and silver powders. Meiji period (1868-1912).

Circa 1900 Chinese yellow ochre glazed porcelain standing Quan Yin. Nicely rendered and in excellent condition, it measures 10.25 inches high. Note: Any discoloration in the photos is dirt/dust.

Old Chinese White Jade Carved Fu Lion Carrying Vase

It is 5 inches (12.7 cm) tall by 5 inches (12.7 cm) in length and 2 inches (5.08 cm) thick.

It has flea bite chips, inclusions, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1900's Chinese White Jade Carved Silver Filigree Snuff Bottle with Amethyst Stopper

It is 2.6 inches (6.7 cm) tall by 2 inches (5.1 cm) wide. It is 113.2 gram.

It is tarnished and has surface wears and scratches. The jade and amethyst have inclusions and surface wears (as seen in the photos).

Some of the photos were taken under the sun.

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1900's Chinese White Jade Carved Butterfly Plaque Brooch

It is 2 inches (5.3 cm) wide by 2.89 inches (7.36 cm) in length. It is 26 gram.

It has inclusions, flea bite chips, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

Some of the photos were taken under the sun.

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Chinese Two Tone Red & Black Cinnabar Lacquer Carved Round Box with Dragon,Circa 1960's

It is 4.4 inches (11.2 cm) tall by 13.2 inches (33.5 cm) wide. It is 5.23 Lb.

It is in good condition with no repairs, or cracks, except chip at the side, flea bite chips and loss paint (as seen in the photos).

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Chinese Two Tone Red & Black Cinnabar Lacquer Carved Round Box with Dragon,Circa 1960's

It is 4.4 inches (11.2 cm) tall by 13.2 inches (33.5 cm) wide. It is 5.23 Lb.

It is in good condition with no repairs, or cracks, except chip at the side, flea bite chips and loss paint (as seen in the photos).

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Old (1930's) Chinese Turquoise Carved Covered Jar with Squirrel & Grape

It is 8.7 inches (22 cm) tall by 5.9 inches (15 cm) wide. It is 2568 gram (5.7 Lb).

It has inclusions, flea bite chips and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Very long strand of made in Boshan, Shandong Province, Chinese wound glass trade beads 114cm/48in. Average D: 7mm/.25in. These were acquired in Northern Thailand in the 1980s, these should date to 1950 or earlier, the opaque white beads in the strand are Qing Dynasty. This type of bead was widely traded throughout Southeast Asia for centuries and amongst the Akha people considered to be heirlooms. Free shipping via Hong registered airmail. Great for bead designers.

1900's Chinese Tibetan Gilt Bronze Buddha Yama Dharmaraja

It is 4.1 inches (10.5 cm) tall by 2.75 inches (7 cm) wide. It is 505 gram.

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

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An old Chinese stone carving on a wood stand of two boys setting off a firecracker. In very good condition, it measures 4" high, 5" long, and 3" wide.

1930's Chinese Silver (tested silver with silver test kit) Cup & Saucer with Calligraphy Marked

The cup is 2.95 inches (7.5 cm) tall by 3.4 inches (8.6 cm) wide. The saucer is 1.2 inches (3 cm) tall by 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) wide. Total weight is 173 gram.

They have surface wears and scratches and tarnished silver (as seen in the photos).

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