A large Amber glass Mizusashi enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Mizu Utsuwa by Japans top-rated female glass artists, Iwata Itoko. It has a black lacquered wooden lid typical of mizusashi, but a tremendous convoluted form in rich amber which defies simple description. Itoko is one of the top rated glass artists in Japan, and heir to the legacy of Iwata Hisatoshi. The piece is roughly 1 foot (39 cm) in diameter. Work by this artist is in the New York Metropolitan Museum of Ar...

Joseon Dynasty Ton-kwe (Korean Coin Chest). Coin chests are highly prized by collectors, as their purpose required that they be the largest, heaviest, and most well constructed piece of furniture in the home of an aristocrat. Paper money did not exist in Yi Dynasty Korea, and the coins were of very small denominations. They had to be strung together in large quantities to have any worth, so a strong money box was obviously a necessity. This is a very heavy and likely the most impressive authenti...

This striking black and gold Japanese antique shop sign is from a Meiji Era (1868 - 1912) headquarters for a drug store chain. It dramatically declares that this shop carries the best elixirs for vitality, the best remedies for high blood pressure, and the most expedient cures for fever. 17.5 x 41 inches (44.5 x 104 cm). Excellent Condition.

A warm grained Meiji Period (1868 - 1912) two piece Yonezawa Isho Tansu (clothing chest from Yonezawa) finely constructed of pine (matsu) and highly desirable paulownia (kiri). 42 x 34 x 16 inches (107 x 86 x 41 cm). Very Good Condition. This chest is from Shonai, a region of Yonezawa that makes chests that are highly prized for their combination of understated Japanese design with a sense of tradition.

In keeping with our tradition of bringing you Rare and Fine Japanese Antiques that you can't find elsewhere, we present this 19th Century Elm Wood Japanese Rice Mill, a striking conversation piece for any home or office. 51.5 x 70 x 29 inches (131 x 178 x 74 cm). Excellent Condition.

An especially fine Meiji Period (1868 - 1912) Gilded and Red and Black Lacquered Butsudan (Japanese Buddhist Altar) with an endless variety of luxuriously designed details, hidden drawers within secret compartments behind hidden panels, marvelously rendered images and elaborately carved sculpture. All other butsudan pale in comparison with this rare, museum quality showcase piece. This piece would have taken the maker close to 2 years to complete. 65 x 44 x 27 inches (166 x 112 x 69 cm). Excelle...

Attractive Burmese 18th Century AVA Stucco Head of Buddha with very gentle/serene expression, condition good, mounted on temporary base, size: H. 19cm x W. 15cm x D. 14cm. Rare collector's item!

A rare 16th Century AVA Period Limestone Head of Buddha (Burma, 1287 - 1752) with sweeping eyebrows over downcast eyes, typical of Ava art-style, well modeled lips and elongated ears. Carved in high relief as most likely originally set against a back slab. Condition good, one small chip on tip of nose. This head has been nicely mounted on a black stand. Size: H. 20cm x W. 13cm x D. 12cm, excluding stand.

Rare stucco Bodhisattva, mounted, Shan State, Burma, 18th Century, condition: shows age (see enlargements), but still attractive, size: H. 24cm x W. 15cm x D. 13cm

Attractive hand carved stylized wood with gilding, 19th Century, China. Mounted, condition: carving very good, base needs some fixing. Size: L. 20.5" x H. 10" x D. 3"

Mounted bronze torso of Buddha, 18th Century, Thailand, condition: good, size: H. 9cm x W. 9cm x D. 4cm

Mounted bronze torso of Buddha, 18th Century, Thailand, condition: good, size: H. 5cm x W. 5cm x D. 2cm

Very nice serene bronze head of Buddha, Ayutthaya Period, 17th Century, Thailand, mounted on clear plexiglass base with bronze rod. Condition: good, size: H. 7cm x W. 4cm x D. 5cm

Attractive Buddha's bronze disciple/worshipper with traces of gilding, 17/18th Century, AVA, Burma, condition: good, size: H. 13cm x W. 3cm x D.3.5cm, mounted

Bronze Burmese Disciple/Worshipper, AVA period, mounted on base, 18th Century, condition: good, size: H. 12cm x W. 4 cm x D. 5cm

Burmese Bronze Disciple/Worshipper, AVA period, 18th Century, mounted, condition: good, size: H. 18.5cm x W. 3.5 cm x D. 5cm

Rare Bronze Buddha contemplating the Bodhi Tree (position), emerald green verdigris patina, 18/19th Century, Shan State, Burma, condition: good, size: H 20cm x W. 6.5cm on a round base

Very attractive and rare pink porcelain joss stick elephant, polychrome enamel, finely painted, China Export, condition: good, size: L. 19cm x H. 23cm (including joss holder) x D. 14cm. Please inquire for shipping costs.