Ivory netsuke capturing a funny and unusual moment of a monkey eating a fruit. The monkey is represented while he plays with a wig. Engraved signature Masakazu 正一 under the base. Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 4 x 3 x 2.3 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition.

Daikoku‘s hammer, symbol of power and abundance, capable of granting wishes, made of lacquer and embellished with gold leaf. The decorative motifs on the hammer are floral and geometric and create a harmonious design. Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 16.5 x 7.5 x 7 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition. There is some lack of gold leaf.

Pair of large kibana, carved wooden ornaments used in Japanese Buddhist temples, carved in the shape of mythical lion-like creatures, called shishi. Shishi are depicted with dynamic expressions and vigorous postures, ready to defend the temple from evil influences. Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 30 x 30 x 40 cm. Weight: 9kg. and 10.5 kg. Conservation status: Excellent condition

Ivory netsuke depicting Shoki forcefully lifting the heavy mokugyo, a Buddhist ritual drum-shaped instrument. The mokugyo houses two small human figures inside which represent spirits trapped inside, as a symbol of the protection offered by Shōki. Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 3.3 x 2.5 x 2 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition.

An ivory netsuke depicting a lotus flower holding the sacred Buddhist jewel, in red coral. Period: Edo-Meiji 19th century Dimensions: 3.7 x 3.6 x 2.2 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition. There are threads typical of the material.

Pure Kuro-Raku Tsutsu Chawan by the 9th generation Raku Ryonyu (Raku Kichizaemon IX) 楽了入 (9代 楽吉左衛門) enclosed in an antique wooden box and made around the beginning of 19th century about 200 years ago during the Edo era. His strong seal is engraved beside the foot ring.

This Raku chawan is particularly endowed with a structural power deriving from simple composition of features of a bowl - another reminiscence of the earlier generations of this unique family of art...

A very fine and serene 18/19th Century Bronze Shan State Acolyte in Adoration holding a Lotus Flower. This is a charming Bronze with an angelic face and mounted on a black display stand. Very Good Condition,no restorations whatsoever Size: H. 6 3/4" (17 cm)

A very fine and lively Chinese ink and polychrome painting on silk, depicting several charming children figures around a carriage drawn by a horned buck/billie. Nice coloring and framed.Good condition with minor inconsequential signs of age. 19th Century. Size: 14 3/4" x 12 1/4" (37.5 cm x 31 cm). Price does not include shipping by DHL INTERNATIONAL EXPRESS FRAGILE with a tracking number.

Very rare Warring States Period circa (circa 475BCE–221 BCE) jar with ribbed pattern. I’ve seen these in publications, but this is the first one I have seen in person. There is one chip on the mouthrim, as can be seen in enlargements, but otherwise in excellent condition. Very sharply carved with decorated lugs. H: 13cm/5.1in and D: 16cm/6.2in.

Flowers blossom all about this soft pink vase by Miyagawa (Makuzu) Kozan I published in the book Miyagawa Kozan Yukasai (2018), page 32 figure 25. A copy of the book will be included. It comes in a modern wooden storage box. According to the book it was made circa 1902. The vase is 18.5 cm (7-1/4 inches) diameter, 22.5 cm (9 inches) tall and is in excellent condition.
The name Kozan was granted by Prince Yasui-no-Miya in 1851 in honor of the tea ware produced during the later Edo for t...

This is an exceedingly rare human figure dating to ca.4700-2500BCE, measuring almost 4" in height (9.5cm) carved in a light mottled green nephrite. Human figures from this culture are rarely found, as those of you who collect in this area are undoubtedly aware. This piece has been examined and authenticated by one of the leading experts in the world; a copy of his Certificate of Authenticity is included in this listing omitting his name, which will be provided upon request. Authenticity is absol...

This is an authentic nephrite blade dating to the Late Neolithic Period, 2100-1600BCE from the Qijia culture. The blade measures slightly more than 12" in length (31.1cm). This piece has been examined and authenticated by one of the world's leading experts on archaic Chinese jade. A copy of his COA is included in this listing, omitting his name which will be provided upon request. Authenticity is absolutely and unconditionally guaranteed.

Shoda Koho
Ueno Park
From the Hasegawa Night Scenes series.
Size: Chuban. Approximately 10.75 x 8.0 inches.
Date: 1910-38. This edition 1938-1960.
Publisher: Nishinomiya Yosaku. #1248 in Hasegawa catalog.
"Made in Japan" stamped on verso.
Sealed by the artist at lower left.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.

Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base.

Age: Burma, Shan Period, 18th Century
Size: Height 22.5 C.M. / Width 10 C.M. / Depth 5.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). 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.

Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base.

Age: Burma, Shan Period, 18th Century
Size: Height 38.4 C.M. / Width 14.6 C.M. / Depth 7 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). 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.

Japanese Meiji period hexagonal form Kyoto-jippo cloisonne cabinet vase decorated in floral roundels set against a dense wire background. Signed "Takahara" on the base. 5" high. Circa 1900. Very good overall condition with typical pitting and a few tiny dings to the rim.

Chinese Song dynasty conical form bowl with slightly flared rim covered in a pale blue-green qingbai (yingqing) glaze that stops at the flat, unglazed low foot. Fine comb incised abstract swirling patterns are faintly visible in the interior. Nearly 6 1/2” diameter x 2 3/8" high. Circa 13th century. Very good overall condition. There several tiny frits along the edge of the rim. From the estate of Gerhard Lohmeier, a Diplomat at the German Embassy in Beijing from 1985 to 1989.

This is an authentic Archaic Chinese blade, known as a DAO. It dates to the Late Neolithic Period, Qijia culture, 2100-1600BCE. The piece measures 8-1/2"X3-5/8" (22.3cm in width). This piece has been examined by one of the world's leading experts in the field of archaic Chinese jade and is guaranteed to be authentic. A copy of his Certificate of Authenticity is included, omitting his name, which will be provide upon request. This is an opportunity to acquire a genuine piece without having to won...