A very large example of an antique Japanese Baku corbel used in a temple or shrine. The Baku is a mythical spiritual creature which resides in the Buddhist realm. Its purpose is to devour evil spirits as well as one's nightmares. Carved from one solid block of Keyaki (Zelkova) wood, this architectural sculpture has stood the test of time.

Edo Period (early 19th Century)

Dimensions: 44 1/2" Long by 19 1/2" High by 13 1/4" Deep

A very large and extravagant Chinese jade carving of a dragon carrying the Eight Immortals on his back. Each Immortal is seated holding their individual attributes, and is surrounded by auspicious elements such as lotus pods, peaches, mushrooms, and flowers. Large fruit are carved along the dragon's neck such as a pomegranate and a buddha's hand citron. The body of the dragon is a deep, spinach green fading into lighter green towards the head, and the carved Immortals along its backside are a be...

A massive bronze (copper tin alloy) vase cast in Han dynasty Hu shape and with Han style Taotie mask handles. The archaistic style decoration is an amalgam of Shang and Zhou dynasty motifs. These consist of upper and lower bands depicting stylized dragons and a central band of large Taotie ("monster"} masks. All are reserved against a flattened Leiwen (cloud) daiper ground. Below the upper two horizontal bands are pendent 'Cicida Blades'. An accompanying 1973 British Museum letter suggests a...

A rare, very large, Chinese altar fruit in the form of a peach. The condition of this peach is excellent, and it has very vibrant enamel colors and tones. The peach measures about 5" long x 4" wide x 3 1/2 high. This peach dates to the late 19th Century. Free shipping within the USA.

Very large, measuring 7" long, old Cambodian betel nut container nicely crafted in the form of a turtle. Made from a low-grade silver, it is in very good antique condition, no cracks, no repairs, etc. Measures 7 inches long and 3.5" high. Marked PH

Antique Japanese copper and bronze tsuri-doro, Buddhist temple hanging lantern. Six sided lantern with doors decorated with pierced designs of kiri blossoms and scrolling leaves. The base stands on feet which have a repouse design of lotus leaves. The top finial and handle is in the shape of a budding chrysanthemum flower. The double door is latched with a flying crane. Edo Period (at a later date, the paper of the lantern was replaced with a more durable material and the lantern was outfi...

An extremely rare and very large 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Iki Ningyo (living figure) of a young Bijin. An exquisite Ningyo representing idealized feminine Japanese beauty. She is posing as if for a photograph or for an artist. Every aspect is hyper realistic: the hair, eye lashes, accessories, and the painted kimono. She is holding a silver mirror and hair ornament as part of a collection of hair ornaments featuring a lacquered comb. Her beautiful face changes from different angles. ...

There is an understated elegance in the work of Saito Hiroyuki which is very difficult to describe, but blatantly apparent the moment one holds his work. This guinomi is expertly crafted, rough textured outside with a smooth rim leading to the dark inner “Ma” (emptiness), ready to be filled. It is 6.5 cm (2-1/2 inches) diameter, 5 cm (2 inches) tall and in excellent condition, directly from the artist.
Although I would love to offer a plethora of his work, we will have to wait until...

Example of Song Dynasty celadon ewer with powder green tone.

A Very Rare/Fine Korean Silver Inlaid Square (正四角形 ) Box and Cover: 19th C. Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. The Square (正四角形) silver inlaid iron box and cover is a very rare in silver boxes. (the silver inlaid boxes are almost a rectangular or octagonal shaped boxes), decorated with cranes, turtles, deers and floral motifs, and also the cover silver inlaid with a large stylized character “longevity” in a medallion, and covered with silverfish black patina in w...

A Very Fine/Rare Korean Silver Inlaid Rectangular Iron Box with Cover-19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. Of rectangular shape box with four round supporters on the flat bottom, the cover inlaid with a large, stylized character “double happiness”- medallion with in bands of florets, key-fret work, the sides of the box inlaid with a deer, pine, fungus, cranes, bamboo and auspicious plants within medallion scrolls. It’s in very fine condition. Measurements: 8.5cm h. x 12...

From our Chinese Polychrome Collection, a very fine and large pair of Rose Medallion vases, mid-late 19th century, most likely late Daoguang to Tongzhi Period circa 1845-1874, certainly no later than Guangxu Period (1875-1908), executed in the typical palette of pinks, blues, greens, yellows, whites, and gilt, depicting four well-painted panels of figures alternating top to bottom with four other well-painted panels of birds, butterflies, and foliage, separated by a band of foliage with four car...

A Very Fine/Rare/Large Underglaze Iron-Brown Decorated Jar-17/18th century. Korea, Joseon period, 17th - 18th Century, A quite large abacus shaped jar rising from the ring foot to the extended sides and ending above the slanted shoulder in a short, decorated with abstract floral spray in underglaze iron-brown on opposite sides of the vessel, the body covered with a greyish white glaze overall, burnt slightly brown and orange in the firing. It is in very fine condition without any repair ...

The size of each Vase: 5 1/8 " High x 2 3/4" Dia.(widest). Top size 1 3/8" Dia Bottom: 1 3/4" Dia. Right side vase is 1/16” shorter than other. This is the very lovely pair of Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Landscape Vase. Each vase has exquisite detail painting design of landscape. The form of vase is very rare. The both vase has marking of "Great Qing Xianfeng Year Made" (大清成豊年製)in blue underglaze. Xianfeng period was one of late Qing dynasty 1851-1861. The pair of vase came with...

A Very Fine/Rare Beautiful Evenly White Glazed Porcelain Korean Bowl: Korea, early Joseon period, 18th-19th century, with fitted wooden box. The characteristic deep bowl with a flat interior bottom and recessed well set on a ring foot and with gently everted rim, the base glazed, decorated evenly with a beautiful light blue tinged white glaze, . It’s in very fine condition. it measures 3.5” h. x 6” d. (8.9 cm x 15.3 cm).

A Very Fine/Rare Korean Celadon Bowl Molded/Lotus Petal/Scroll/Foliage Rim-12th C. Korea, Goryeo dynasty, 12th century. The wide shallow bowl with foliage and gently tapering to a raised ring foot, deep molded with design of two lotus flower petals and leaf scrolls, the interior and exterior thin celadon glaze covered overall, with 4 spur marks on base. It is in good condition, 19cm d. x 6.2cm h. *** Two similar examples are illustrated in Rhee Byung Chang, “Koryo Ceramics” Master...

A very rare and superb hand made genuine QING DYNASTY SILVER BOWL, with extensive open carving work and depicting the Dragons chasing the flaming Pearl. The base is stamped by a Chinese Hallmark: "SS, followed by a Chinese Character and 90, SUN SHING" as shown in one of the photographs, ca. 1900. Weight: 199 gr. excluding the inset glass bowl. Size: height 7.6 cm. x 13.5 cm. diameter. This silver bowl also has a later added glass inset bowl, which can be removed for easy cleaning!

This is a very fine pair of Japanese satsuma vases that stand just 4 1/4 inches tall. Attractive form, enamel colors and very fine details. They look like they have spent most of their lives stored in the box. One has the original sticker and both are signed. The signature looks a bit like the Kozan mark but we are not sure. Some of the larger flowers remind us of work seen on Bizan and Yabu pieces.