Japanese Beautiful zanshi and sashiko Stitch furoshiki Meiji era (1868-1912).It is made of hand-spun cotton.It has a few thin stains. However, The stain does not stand out.It is no damage.They are not disturbing, and as a whole it is in very good condition. size:136cm x 118cm(53.5" x 46.4")

A good, large murashido patinated bronze vase. Raised geese and irises decoration including some katakiribori details. The bottom may have been reversed when reattaching it at some later time. From inside the vase can be seen on the bottom a 16 petal chrysanthemum overlaid by Kashiwa (oak leaf) mon and on a bed of same - all in relief. We illustrate the interior bottom in one of our enlargement views (pardon the uncleaned state.) Reasonably good condition with light rubbing and minor, acceptable...

Antique Japanese two-section kiri (paulownia) tansu with interesting kakute (squared) iron handles paired with round locks on each of its drawers. The two sections connect at the sides with pierced iron plating. Great condition, 100% Kiri wood. Late Meiji Period Size; 43" height, 38" width, 16.5" depth

Very Unusual Southeast Asian Antique Inlaid basket made with a dark hardwood base and rim and a cage of porcupine quills with natural brown and cream tones. White speckling detail throughout wood, with a large central flower emblem in red. 19th Century Size: 3.5" height, 8" width

A lovely Unusual picture frame made with Japanese cloisonne imagery of white chrysanthemums and cascading leaves in gradient shades of green upon a muted yellow/beige background. Gorgeous hardwood has been used for the backing piece, with an old English style carved stand with chain, and an interior plaque that may be engraved. The frame is lined in silver. A real Treasure. Meiji Period Size: 9.5" height, 7.25" width, 6" depth

Qing Dynasty Chao Zhu necklace comprising 108 Peking glass beads intersperced by larger jadeite beads & fotou and glass and jadeite pendents. Two missing red clay beads. High resolution images on request.

A rare and unusual bronze seal written in the ancient Tibetan language. Size: 2.9 x 2.6cm Condition: Nice patina. The finial has a piece missing.

Antique Chinese bronze censor in the form of a snarling foo dog sitting upright, holding a xiu qui ball in his front paws attached to a long tassel. His head is hinged so that incense may be placed inside the body, which will then billow out from his mouth. Overall great form and nice patina, Ming Dynasty 17th century Size: 8" height, 9" width

Pair of Chinese peking glass vases, with mirror-image enamel grasshoppers seated upon a mass of flower stems over a mossy forest bed with small rocks. Each vase is water-drop shaped with fluted rims lined in gold enamel, their backsides are inscribed with red stamps and the bottoms are signed. Size: 6" height, 3.25" width

Charming Chinese red peking glass bowl, carved with happy koi fish swimming amidst incised waves, accented with bubbles and underwater flora, as well as lily pads floating along the top. Size: 3.75" height, 8" width

Chinese deep blue peking glass jar with carvings of chimeras crawling along the outside with branches in their mouths, over a crosshatch style background. The lid also has a miniature chimera amidst crosshatch background with a flower shaped finial. Artist's signature on the bottom. Size: 5.5" height, 4" width

Pair Chinese Hardwood Display Shelves/Stands, Ca early 1900's, 21" high, 31" wide, 7" deep each, very heavy dense Hardwood shelves with rounded corners, for the Scholar's display purpose for their precious small objects. Multiple shelves are between 4" to 10" high and 5" to 19" wide. It is very difficult to find a pair in this quality and condition. The weight is heavy and the condition is good.

Antique Japanese bronze lantern with "braid" and crosshatch style sides, a hinged door with locking latch, roof style top, and sitting on four legs. Great patina. Size: 12" height, 10,5" width

Japanese contemporary ceramic dish with blue and gray flecking designs on one side, and a large red glazed area on the other. Interesting gradient orange/tan crackle glaze inside, and engraved signature on the foot. Size: 6" height, 14" length

Charming Chinese woven fishing basket with bamboo handles covered in netting, red lacquered feet, and crossed bamboo on its bottom side. Size: 19" height, 12.5" width

An exceptional 18K. White Gold Ballerina Ring set with a Pigeon-Blood genuine oval RUBY @ 2.46 ct. and 22 genuine Baguette Diamonds @ 2.07 ct. total weight.

Very rare complete jacket back panel from the remote Miao Jiupang group from Jiahe County, Guizhou province (see last enlargement), with purple embroidered pattern between the spaces in the tin decoration. This style of decoration is unique to this group and very difficult to make, as every tiny bit of tin has to be individually cut and crimped. Recently acquired from a private Hong Kong collector, these are the first examples I have send of these I have seen in the past 10 years....

Matcha Chawan, Tea Bowl, by Sachiko Furya; Honolulu, HI. Ido-gata (Well-Shaped,) Bamboo Ash and White Shino Glazes. H. 3.625"(9.25cm) x Dia. 5.375"(13.25cm,) Foot Ring 1.5" (3.25cm.) Sachiko Furuya hails from Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. There, she studied pottery with Yukio Matsuura, making primarily tea wares for practitioners of the Omotesenke School of Tea. She also attended the College of Arts at Nihon University (Tokyo,) Suidobara Fine Arts Academy (Tokyo,) and has a Studio Art degree from...