Polychrome ivory okimono depicting the study of a peeled banana, finely carved in real and natural details. Period: Meiji – Taisho, early 20th century. Dimensions: 10 x 3.5 x 2 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition

Vase in metal and cloisonné enamel with a yellow monochrome background, decorated with three flying butterflies with the Ando Company brand. Period: Taisho 1920 ca. Dimensions: 21 x 10 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition

Rare Burmese wood carving panel with a set of Buddhas.

Age: Burma, Shan Period, 16th Century
Size of panel only: Height 83.3 C.M. / Width 43 C.M. / Depth 11 C.M.
Height including stand: 92 C.M.
Condition: Some expected degradation due to its age including old wears. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

A very unusual Shuchu sake server made in box-like form with an angular spout, brass handle and wooden lid accompanied by a cubic Guinomi sake cup by Bizen master potter Isezaki So enclosed in the original compartmentalized signed wooden box titled simply Bizen Kaku Shuki (Squared Sake Vessels). Both feature burnished raw red clay with a smattering of ocher colored ash and red veins of hidasuki. The cup is 5 x 5 x 5.5 cm (2 inches) tall. The Server 7.5 x 10 x 7.5 cm (3 x 4 x 3 inches) not inc...

Japanese Edo period woodblock print by Toyohara Kunichika (1835-1900) depicting a street scene in the Yoshiwara at dawn with two cats playing at the lower right. The print is the right panel of a triptych titled "That Romantic Figure (referring to Prince Genji) in the Licensed Quarter at Dawn" (aka "A Related Dawn at the Pleasure Quarter") published by Hiranoya Shinzo in 1863. The print is signed at the lower right "Itto Kunichika ga" and bears the Hori Ota Tashichi carver's seal. Included is...

Chinese late Tang dynasty to Five Dynasties period stoneware ewer with high shoulder tapering down to a slightly flared foot and flat base, the short neck ending in a slightly wider rolled mouth. A double-strand handle connects to the neck and shoulder, and a short straight spout is opposite the handle. The ewer is covered overall in a thin, splotchy golden glaze with olive green touches that drips down and ends well above the unglazed base. 7 1/8" high. The form is consistent with ewers dat...

Boxwood netsuke depicting the smiling Okame mask. Shuzan signature engraved on the bridge on the back. Period: Edo 19th century Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition. There is a small chip on the right eye.

Ivory netsuke depicting Chokaro clinging to the pumpkin from which the head of a horse emerges. The subject represents the miniature horse of Chōkarō 張果老. It refers to the legend of Chōkarō Sennin, an immortal being who owns a horse that he can summon as if by magic from a pumpkin if necessary. In Japanese there is a saying “hyōtan kara koma”, “horse appearing from a pumpkin”. This expression reminds us that something completely unexpected and unforeseen can happen in life....

Boxwood netsuke with three opposing Noh theater masks, including Okame, Usofuchi and an Oni. Period: Edo 19th century Dimensions: 3.7 x 3.7 x 2.4 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition

Boxwood okimono with a light patina depicting two walking Oni, represented with notable artistic mastery. The taller of the two oni holds a jar and a large sack. The younger of the two holds a wooden bucket on his shoulder, connected to a sack, while exchanging an envelope, presumably containing money, with his companion. His eyes are dark horn. Period: Meiji 19th century Dimensions: 11.3 x 7.7 x 6.8 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition. There are professional restorations...

Ivory okimono depicting a farmer sitting on a bamboo stick, captured in a moment of pause and serenity. The sculpture shows the farmer holding a bento box and chopsticks, ready to enjoy a meal that includes rice, edamame and bamboo. The farmer stops for a moment to look at a butterfly that has landed on a pumpkin to the bottom right of him. Signed. Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 31 x 24 x 16 cm. Ivory dimensions: 22 x 24 x 15 cm. Conservation status: Excellent c...

Satsuma ceramic vase finely painted and glazed with great attention to detail. The surface of the vase is divided into two main reserves, each of which features elaborate scenes and decorations. The upper preserve is adorned with intricate floral patterns and birds in flight, painted with a polychrome palette that captures the beauty of nature. In the lower reserve, the vase depicts geishas dressed to the nines, with detailed kimonos displaying rich pattern and color. In the background, cher...

Ivory netsuke depicting a koi carp with a half-open mouth and dark horn eyes. The variations in color and patina on the surface of the ivory give the work a feeling of antiquity and authenticity. The texture of the scales is rendered realistically, adding realism to the sculpture. Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 2.2 x 6.2 x 1.7 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition. There are stains.

A set of five lacquer lined covered bowls made from natural gourds enclosed in an age darkened wooden box titled Hyo Suimono Wan indicating they are for serving thin soup to cleanse the palate between courses. In Japanese cuisine, presentation is everything. Texture and color may in fact be more important than flavor. The dishes used as well, should be a feast for the eyes, and you will find every aspect of the traditional meal is presented in its own unique setting. These bowls are 7 to 8....

Sino Tibetan impressed painted votive plaque with very fine detail and polychrome painted circa early 20th century, but the original mold could be much older. The central figure is a lama flanked by two other lamas with two wrathful deities below. Above are two Buddhas right and left and center Buddha in sitting a chair. H: 8.8cm x W: 6.6cm. Some missing painted areas- examine enlargements.

19th Century Chinese Export Minton Majolica Chinoiserie Style Famille Rose Turquoise Ground Vase with Lotus Flowers on Wood Stand

It is 11.7 inches (29.8 cm) tall by 8.26 inches (21 cm) wide. It is 5.1 Lb.

It has dark spots, skip glazes, chips and traces of glue at the bottom's rim of the vase, traces of earthquake putty at the inside, and surface wears and scratches. The stand has peeling, traces of earthquake putty, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Satsuma Bowl by Hiramatsu Genzan 平松元山 with Temple Heaven Scene of Gods & Figures

It is 2.4 inches (6.2 cm) tall by 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide. It is 0.7 lb.

It has rubbing of gold, stains at the bottom, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Set of 4 Indian miniature paintings. Rajasthani bazaar style. Each 16x14 cm. Undated, estimated to be late 19th century. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.