Stoneware banko teapot depicting the Seven Gods of Happiness with rattan handle.

The Seven Gods of Happiness are skillfully arranged, combining iconographic and physical characteristics of the teapot.
The lid features Jurôjin, god of longevity and wisdom, depicted as on old man. His moustache is used to grip the lid. The pointed cap of Ebisu, deity of peach trees and agriculture, serves as the spout. To his right, Hotei, deity of commerce and good health, is shown bald and sm...

Biwa-shaped kobako box in gold and silver hira maki-e lacquer.

In the center of the biwa, a bachimen (pick-guard) decorated with a temple in a pine landscape and fake resonance holes in the shape of crescent moons (hangetsu). Back and interior in nashi-ji lacquer.

The biwa is a three-stringed lute used to accompany storytelling. It is the instrument of Benten, the goddess of music, eloquence and poetry.

Japan – Meiji era (1868-1912)
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Oblong brown lacquer kobako box imitating a cherry branch. The lid is decorated with cherry blossoms in gold takamaki-e lacquer. The inside is in brown lacquer.

Japan – Meiji era (1868-1912)
Length: 8.3 in / 21 cm – Width: 2.5 in / 6.5 cm

Statue of a household protecting deity or ancestor, sitting on a rounded base, his head with an unusual pointed top, his hands in "namaste" posture. Wood, with fine age patina. Nepal, 19th century. Height: 33.5 cm. Strong abrasion due to great age, otherwise good condition. Provenance: collected in Kathmandu in 1974.

Antique statue of Hindu deity, her hands joined in front,of her belly, standing on a rounded base. Wood with fine age patina. India, 18th century, maybe earlier. Height: 24.2 cm. Abrasion due to great age, otherwise good condition.

Finely carved, large statue of Hindu god Vishnu, wearing a high crown, jewels, dhoti and sandals, holding his four attributes (club, chakra, conch shell and lotus flower) in his four hands, and standing on a semi circular pedestal. Wood, with remnants of the original polychromy. India, 19th century. Height: 49 cm. Some abrasion due to age, otherwise very good condition.

Very old mask of the Kyogen traditional theater representing the character of Bishamon, with a very fierce expression enhanced by finely, well detailed, carved features. Wood, with traces of the original colouring. Japan, early Edo period. Height: 21 cm. Abrasion due to great age, otherwise very good condition. The mask is nicely mounted on a custom stand. NOTE: Bishamon, or Bishamon-Ten, is one of the four guardians of Buddhism, often shown at the entrance of temples.

GHOST UNDER THE WILLOW TREE

Hand-drawn Japanese yurei-ga ghost painting on silk mounted to hanging scroll (paper). Early 20th century. Length 143 cm x Width without roller ends 37 cm (56.29 x 14.56in). Creases, worm holes, and some damages due to age as is as seen.


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INARI FOX

Worshipped household pottery fox as the messenger of Inari god, early 20th century, Japan, H 26 x W 13 x D 19 cm (10.23 x 5.11 x 7.48in). Aged deterioration as is as seen.


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RIVER OF GOLD, SEA, AND UNIVERSE

Vintage Japanese calligraphy on old washi Japanese paper with some strokes of gold dust, with unidentified artist's red-seal, Showa period, 20th century, 135 x 69 cm (53.14 x 27.16in). Because of too free-style Japanese poem in unique rhythm and composition to translate (express) in English in detail, if summary in one sentence like "Sea and universe are waiting for the golden river with massive heave, confident, and thought..."....

The deity is presented standing with his hands together in a position probably of prayer. It is carved in a piece of solid wood, lacquered in black and gilded with gold leaf. The crown and jewels are in cut and embossed copper, there are traces of mercury gilding in inaccessible places. Glass paste beads hang from the crown. The eyes are made of rock crystal, mica or glass. It is difficult to date these Japanese sculptures because the styles have to little evolved for centuries. For this Kwann...

This rare antique bowl has a traditional, round shape with a slightly flared rim and a glazed foot ring at the base.
The surface features subtle horizontal ridges, while the inner surface shows concentric circles and patterns, both indicative of the Mishima style technique.
The visible gold lines highlight the repairs made to the bowl using kintsugi. This technique not only fixes the item but also adds beauty and history, embracing the flaws and imperfections. Some of the gold repair, p...

You are considering an authentic, rare nephrite blade made some 4000 years ago. The piece measures 7-1/4" in length (18.5cm) and is 2" in height (5cm). A beautiful example.This piece has been examined and authenticated by one of the leading experts in the field, a Senior Fellow of the Institute of Archaeology at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, the author of a fifteen-volume reference work, entitled "The Complete Collection of Jades Unearthed in China." He has issued a signed certificate ...

A Very Fine/Large Korean 2 Dragon Goryeo Bronze Mirror-12/14th C: Korea, Goryeo dynasty, 12th /14th century. A large round bronze mirror, cast in the center with a pierced knob, well molded with a pair of sinuous dragons, each pursuing a flaming pearl surrounded by 6 clouds around Between two roundels. It is in good condition with dark green and silvered patina, It is in good condition with dark green and silvered patina, measures 23cm d.

You are considering a pair of concentric carved nephrite rings, carved so that one fits perfectly inside the other one. The pieces show signs of calcification, as can be seen in the photographs. The smaller one appears to have been split into two parts and expertly rejoined. The larger one is completely intact. A rare object. The larger Bi measures5-3/4" in diameter (14.3cm); the smaller, inner one 2-7/8" (7.2cm). The piece has been examined and authenticated by one of the foremost experts in th...

This is an authentic and rare archaic jade ritual object known as a "Yue," dating to the Shang dynasty, 1600-1100BCE.The piece measures 8" in height (20.2cm) and is 2-5/8" at its widest (7cm). In excellent condition with a beautiful surface. This piece has been examined and authenticated by one of the leading experts in the field, a Senior Fellow of the Institute of Archaeology at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, the author of a fifteen-volume reference work, entitled "The Complete Collec...

This is an authentic Archaic Chinese ritual blade known as a Dao, dating to the Qijia culture, 2100-1600 BCE. The piece measures 7-3/8" in length (18.9cm) and 1-1/2" in height (3.8cm). This piece has been examined and authenticated by one of the foremost experts in the field of Chinese jade, author of an encyclopedic reference work, cataloging all of the known ancient jade artifacts excavated in China. A copy of his COA will be provided to the purchaser. Authenticity is absolutely and unconditio...

MARBLED CHAWAN

Anonymous marbled pottery ware tea bowl in such free and rustic style of forming. Heisei period, Japan. D 13.8 x 7.5 cm (5.43 x 2.95in). Inborn crackles under glaze as is as seen.


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