A lucky ammer in red decorates the inside of this large bowl by Mamiya Eishu enclosed in a period wooden box. It appears to read Kishoho or Kishohon (the method to satisfaction or the root of satisfaction respectively). The bowl is 7-1/2 inches (19 cm) diameter and in excellent condition. Eishu (1871-1945)entered the priesthood at the age of nine at Ryutakuji Temple under the training of the priest Tengan. 13 years later he was sent to one of the main temples, Tenryu-ji, in Kyoto to study un...

From our Southeast Asia Collection, this is the first offering from our four-part series of Burmese Hyper-Realism Masterpieces executed in charcoal. From a technical perspective, these are some of the most extraordinarily realistic renditions in charcoal that we have ever seen, from any culture and from any time period. The artistic talent reflected in the creation of these works is really nothing short of amazing, especially when considering the inherent limitations of working in charcoal com...

This incredible antiquity is a glazed ceramic offering vessel from the Song Dynasty of ancient China (960-1279 AD). Besides being in near perfect condition, this rare piece has impeccable provenance from the collection of the famous Arthur M Sackler as sold through Christies auction house in NY in April of 2010. Auction #2301, lot #323.. It measures roughly 38 cm in height and shows no signs of repair or restoration. Don't miss this rare opportunity to add such an important piece to your collect...

Seated male Shinto god in lacquered wood, joined-block construction, the eyes of inset crystal. Early-Edo Period ca. 1650, possibly earlier. Minor old loss.

Height: 17.1 cm
Width: 17.4 cm
Depth: 10.8 cm

A well-executed male Shinto god, stylistically representative of Edo-Period Shinto work in sharp contrast to the more primitive style typifying pre-Edo Shinto sculpture.

Beautiful Kyoto Nishijin silk obi, decorated with flowers, ribbons and mirrors. Gold is genuine and used in two different methods; strips of gilt paper (machine cut) and gold leaf wrapped around the silk threads. Some gold leaf are natually missing from the strips of paper - this did not show up in most photos (see enlargement photo). This obi looks older (clean) than shown in the photos. Circa 1920-1940. Dimensions: 12 3/4" x 170"

Tibetan Tiger Mask, 10x9x7 inches, 25.5x23x18 cm.

Bhutanese Bon Deity Kyung Mask of Papier Mache, 15 inches, 38 cm.

Phurba from Sikkim, 12.5 inches, 31.5 cm.

Kukpa Mask from Sherdukpen, Arunachal Pradesh, collected by Eric Chazot, 7.5 inches, 19 cm.

Tharu, Nepal Mask, collected by Eric Chazot, 11 inches, 28cm.

Mongolian Priest Mask from Humia, Nepal, collected by Eric Chazot, 9.5 inches, 24 cm.

Terai, Nepal Monkey Mask, 14 inches, 35.5 cm.

Garuda Mask from Sherdukpen, Arunachal Pradesh, 12.5 inches, 31.5 cm.

West Nepalese Mask with Yak Hair, 13 inches, 33 cm.

Newari Mask, 12 inches, 30.5 cm.

Humia, Nepal Shaman Mask, 15.5 inches, 39.5 cm.

Nepalese Middle Hills Janus Mask, 13.5 inches, 34 cm.

Khmer brown glazed pottery jar with flared mouth, long neck, decorated with carved band around the neck and shoulder, encircled lines on the lower body and foot.

Age: Cambodia, Bayon period, 12th-13th Century
Measurement: Height 38 C.M. / Width 23.9 C.M.
Condition: Nice glaze and burial condition overall (some glaze chips, wearings, and repairs on neck). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual...