MUNJADO

Unique type of 'Minhwa' (Korean folk painting / ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minhwa) classified into 'Munjado' (Painting of characters), as two birds with willow tree on the single primitive pictograph that stand for 'Shin' (Honesty, Trust). Hand-drawing on the abstractly layered paper, early 20th century or earlier, 39 x 79 cm (15.35 x 31.10in).

*Fixed with four small magnets on the wall when shooting, so that no holes at the corners. (T...

Fragment of katazome with mum motif, made of handspun cotton, dyed with natural dye, such as benibana (safflower), sumi (ink) and vegetable indigo. One side has much faded colors, but the other has a bit more vivid colors. The first half of the 19th century. In good condition. W:34cm, L:72cm

An antique Chinese altar coffer chest made of Elm wood. All original brass hardware. Three drawers and 2 hinged doors that opens to a spacious storage area.

Age: 19th Century

Dimensions: 85 1/2" Wide by 33" High by 18 3/4" Deep

A roll of cotton cloth (tanmono) of the Kurume kasuri with Kikko (hexagonal), tortoiseshell pattern. Kurume kasuri was invented by Inoue Den around 1800, a woman lived in Kurume in Fukuoka prefecture in Kyushu. This cloth is for a kimono. The technique of weaving kasuri in Kurume changed from handloom to machine weaving around 1883. In excellent condition with warranty tags. 20th century. 38.5cm x 11m40cm

Indian antique miniature painting of a scene in the inner court of a wealthy house at night. A young nobleman and beautiful lady share a hookah in the central courtyard. Three beautiful attendants hold the hookah and play music to entertain the couple The full moon can be seen in the distance over the tops of rolling hills.. This is a book illustration and has writing at the top and on the back. Painted in gouache on paper.

Age: 19th century

An antique Chinese Demilune table pair made entirely out of Jumu wood. Two half crescent shapes form a full moon table. Beautiful floret carvings on sides with horse hoof legs.

Age: 19th Century

Dimensions: 32 3/4" High by 56" Diameter

Indian antique miniature painting of a scene in the inner court of a wealthy house at night. A group of beautiful ladies enjoy the cool night air, read and converse in the central courtyard. A noble of the household looks down from a tower window and is spotted by one of the ladies. The full moon can be seen in the distance over the tops of rolling hills.. This is a book illustration and has writing at the top and on the back of the paper. Painted in gouache on paper.

Age: 19th centu...

Indian antique miniature painting of a scene in the inner court of a wealthy house at night. The man and woman of the household sit and enjoy each other's company under the stars. Beautiful lady attendants served food and play music near a fountain. The full moon can be seen in the distance over the tops of the trees. This is a book illustration and has writing at the top and on the back of the paper. Painted in gouache on paper.

Age: 19th century

1920's Japanese Kano Seiun 加納晴雲 Bronze Nude Geisha Holding Baby Okimono Signed

It is 18 inches (45.72 cm) tall by 5.5 inches (13.97 cm) wide. It is 12.5 Lb.

It has minor oxidation and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Horse / Pony & Rider

This friendly looking pottery model of a horse (or pony), with rider and a pair of saddlebags across its back, was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from a buff-coloured pottery that has been "cold painted" with traces of white, red and black pigments remaining in places. The horse is standing upright and looking straight ahead. The rider wears quite a tall hat and is turned a little to his right. The horse is o...

Hawaiian burled koa wood bowl. The original finish with iridescent shimmer and luscious color, which ranges from tan to warm gold with brown and black accents. Great condition ready to be enjoyed. Signed W J. Brown #347
The word Koa translates to warrior in Hawaiian, symbolizing strength and courage. At one point in time it was reserved only for royals. With its rarity and durability.

Age: 1995

Dimensions: 13 1/2" wide x 4 1/4" high

Chinese Yuan / Early Ming Dynasty "Blue & White" Cover (for a "Yuxi" jar)

This "heavily-potted" cover for a large jar was made during the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368) or possibly the Ming Dynasty. Although not actually white, nor particularly blue, it is classed as "blue & white" ware and was made at the kilns at Yuxi in Yunnan province, one of the first places in China where underglazed blue & white ware was produced. The floral and geometric pattern are in underglaze blue. The glaze has a...

Chinese Han Dynasty Green Glazed Pottery Cover (for a jar)

Many Han Dynasty pottery jars are known although a small percentage of them still retain their covers. Here we have a cover made during the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25 - 220). It has an interesting moulded pattern of hills or mountains combined with geometric patterns. It is made from quite a high-fired reddish pottery, coated in a finely-crackled green glaze. Would suit a Han "hu".

Height 8 cm, diameter 14 cm. Very good condition...

Small Chinese Yongzheng Glazed Lion Dog - Ca Mau Shipwreck c.1725

This small pottery model of a lion dog, recovered from a shipwreck, was made around 1725, during the Yongzheng reign (1723 - 1735). It is coated in a finely-crackled green glaze with a couple of splashes of yellow. Length 8.25 cm. Some glaze loss but no repair or restoration.

Such pieces, along with examples of blue & white porcelain round boxes, appeared on the market in Southeast Asia, as well as making their way to Lond...

Fine Tall Chinese Western Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Granary Jar with Cover

This fine painted pottery jar, complete with its original cover, represents a granary and was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). It is made from a fairly high-fired earthenware, the surface colour, due to uneven conditions during firing, varying from pale grey to a reddish-brown. It has been cold-painted with an elaborate design comprising bands of geometric and swirling cloud patterns in various c...

Rare Chinese Han Dynasty Glazed Decorated Pottery Table with Legs

This very rare item, a pottery model of a table for the serving of tea or wine, complete with its four detachable legs, was made during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220). It is made from quite a high-fired reddish pottery. The upper surface is covered in incised decoration comprising rectangular panels but we are unsure what the decoration represents: possibly there is a fish in the centre. The upper surface is coated with a g...

Fine & Rare Chinese Western Han Dynasty Pottery Rice Mill / Millstone

This pottery model of a millstone, for grinding grain, was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8) or possibly a little earlier. It is "heavily-potted" and made from a dense grey pottery. The millstone itself is separate whilst the base, for collecting the ground flour, stands on four sturdy legs.

It is a sizeable item at approximately 23 cm square, with a height of 12 cm. A very rare item in exceptional co...

Chinese Warring States Impressed Pottery Jar (475 - 221 BC)

This pottery jar was made during the Warring States period (475 - 221 BC). It is fairly "heavily-potted" and made by the coiling method as can clearly be seen by the marks on the inner wall. The surface has been decorated with repeated geometric impressions. On opposing sides at the shoulder have been luted two small decorative loop "handles". It is quite highly-fired and due to uneven conditions during firing the surface colour var...