Shan Bronze miniature Bronze statuette of Buddha, wonderful verdigris patina, rare, early 19th Century, size: H. 7cm x 2.5cm x 1 cm, Origin: Burma

Wonderful Thai Lanna Wooden Buddha subduing Mara, 19th Cent. with unique painted/carved stepped Throne-Base, Northern Thailand, size: H. 22cm x 9cm x 6cm, good condition.

Unusual ethnic gilded Lanna wooden Buddha from Northern Thailand, subduing Mara, 19th Century, size: H. 13cm x 4cm x 2cm

Nice Lanna Thai Gilt Wooden Buddha, with gilding and engraved dedication in Sanskrit-Pali on back side, 19th Cent. Siam, size: H. 17cm x W. 8cm x D. 5cm, condition: good

Very fine AVA Bronze Buddha subduing Mara, seated on a double stepped Throne, 15th Century, lovely naturally formed green patina, good condition, size: H. 23 cm x W. 9.5 cm x D. 9 cm. RARE! For additional photographs see item # 1089413

Gilt Lanna Thai Wooden Buddha, 19th Century, good condition, size: H. 16cm x 5cm x 4cm

Beautiful and rare Ava Bronze Buddha subduing Mara, with downcast eyes, fine patina, small hole front base, fine condition overall, size: H. 16cm x 6.5cm x 5cm, 17/18th Century

Miniature Bronze Buddhist Monk holding alms bowl, 19th Century, mounted on wooden base, size: H. 6cm x 2cm x 0.5cm

Sweet Praying Thai Angel with traces of polychrome paint, wood, 19th Century, size: 15cm x 7cm x 8cm

Serene Bronze AVA Buddha subduing Mara, downcast eyes, seated on double Lotus Throne, 15th Century, Burma, Good condition. size: H. 22cm x H. 11cm x D.6 cm. RARE!

Very fine Ayutthaya Bronze Buddha subduing Mara, mother of pearl inlaid eyes, dark patina, size: H.32 cm x W. 21 cm x D. 11 cm. very good condition, 17/18th Century, Siam

Serene large Shan State Lacquer Buddha, 19th Century, body shows worn brown patina and hands are missing. Due to age there is evidence of wear and a minor area showing some fissure. Very unusual and attractive. Sise: H. 57 cm. x W. 32 cm. x D. 20 cm.

Waves lap at the dark shore crowded with cranes on this elegant 18th century paper screen embellished with clouds of gold flake signed Hokkyo Shunboku (O-oka Shunboku, 1680-1763). A bramble of dried bamboo hides one sleeping form, the others strut about oblivious to the frigid winter air. Turgid blue water rolls slowly behind, waves licking at the near shore. A fine example of the mid-Edo aesthetic; the screen is 67-1/2 by 148 inches (172 x 376 cm) and is in excellent condition, recently full...

A fine embroidered purse, probably made to hold tissues at a tea ceremony. The exterior is embroidered with Sagara embroidery (Peking knot), and has a sarasa design of stylized butterflies, birds and flowers. The sarasa (Indian Chintz), first came to Japan through the Nanban trading in the late 16th century and was tremendously favored by the tea masters and some daimyo (regional lords) during the Edo period. The colorful and exotic fabric originated in India (spread to Java, other parts o...

Gorgeous antique Japanese Kuruma tansu (wheeled chest), made of keyaki (elm) wood with all original finish and original heavy iron hardware, from the Etchu Area of Japan (ref. "Wadansu-shusei" by Kodansha), Edo Period c. 1830's. Size: 48 1/2" high x 56 1/2" wide x 29" deep. Exhibited: "Moving Cabinetry: Tansu from The Zentner Collection", Palo Alto Art Center, 2005.

A pair of ceramic Cormorants by preeminent early 20th century Master Miyanaga Tozan enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The cormorant has a special place in Japanese art. Like the hawk is a bird used in hunting, the cormorant is a bird used in fishing. A rope would be tied around the long necks of any number of the birds, them then taken out into the water with huge torches burning on the prows of the fishing boats. When the birds dive for and down a fish, they cannot swallow it, and...

Nobori banners, carps, warrior's Yoroi and Kabuto helmets, samurai dolls and swords were all a part of the display used for Boy's Day (renamed Children's Day) on May 5th in Japan. They reflect the parents’ wish to inspire their sons in manliness, discipline, bravery and the honor codes that are associated with them.

Toyotomi Hideyoshi has been one of the popular characters for Boy’s Day. He was born in a peasant family and worked his way all the way up to top commander of Japan. His wa...

Unusual bronze figure of Mandarin, mounted, 19th Century, rare collector's item, good weight/condition, base shows wear Size: H. 19cm x W. 7cm x D. 19cm