Deity probably Taoist in soapstone. The god is standing, brandishing the Ying and the Yang. It must refer to a specific character and a story or legend. The work is finely executed and the style of the carving is unusual, cartoonish. In addition, the artist allowed himself to cheat by abnormally moving the left ear too close to the eye so that, seen from the front, the face is balanced. Like the columns of Greek temples which are bent to compensate for the optical effect or like certain porches ...

Antique Japanese scroll painting of an eagle. Skillfully painted and possibly of the Kanō School. The eagle stands on a rock over crashing waves. Large scale and dramatic with each feather delineated. Painted in ink and light colors on paper.

Age: Edo Period 1603-1867

Dimensions: Total size: 82 1/2" high x 41" wide (44" wide including rollers). Size of art: 54" high x 35" wide

A beautiful example of an antique Shigaraki Tsubo (storage jar) Vase displaying classic Shigaraki markings of red ochre, pale and natural ash glaze.

This eye-catching tsubo dates back to the the beginning of the 17th century, early Edo Period (1603-1868).

Standing in front of this massive tsubo with its aesthetic form, its Higaki Mon (檜垣文, cypress fence pattern), its rough natural glazes and sparkling tsuchi-aji (clay flavor), one cannot help but feel in awe of thei...

Qing 19th century Shiwan red glazed plate with dragon motif, good condition no damage please see picture for detail, size: 19.5 cm diameter.

Small cast bronze incense burner. The cast iron is very thick. The object is very heavy. It is treated like Japanese Raku stoneware, leaving a pronounced rustic look. Do not think of an easier job, quite the contrary, the finish with a scraper of the bronze and the polishing are neat. Style very rarely used in ceramics. On the lid a shishi serves as a button. Below an indeciphered mark cast in hollow. Excellent very old bronze patina. Probably Japanese and surely 18° or before. It is not unrea...

Majapahit Kingdom 14 - 15th century Tuff stone figure of Kubera (God of wealth) size: 10 cm height. overall in good condition with right hand missing please picture for detail.

Majapahit Kingdom 14 - 15th century Tuff stone figure of Parvati (goddess of fertility wife of Shiva), size 8 cm height. Majapahit is a Hindhu Kingdom reign at late 13 to 15th century in east Java Indonesia.

Vase of exceptional size in Satsuma earthenware. It is extremely difficult to make such a large and above heavy earthenware because the audacious shape carries a risk of subsidence during firing. It is certain that the artist must have used supports during the firing. It is a technical feat of a master potter. The enamels and gilding are of high quality as can be seen on the best satsuma creations. The decoration is also atypical with a beautiful decorative effect and a surprising aesthetic. At ...

Ming dynasty Interregnum blue and white large bowl with landscape and human motif, good condition with small glaze chip at outer rim, please see picture for detail, size: 14 cm diameter.

Yuan - early Ming Hongwu blue and white small bowl with flower scroll motif, good condition with small glaze chip at the rim, please see picture for detail, size: 9.5 cm diameter.

Yuan - early Ming Hongwu blue and white small bowl with flower motif, good condition with faint line at the rim, please see picture for detail, size: 10 cm diameter.

Yuan - early Ming Hongwu blue and white small bowl with three friends of winter motif, good condition with small glaze chip at outer rim, please see picture for detail, size: 9 cm diameter.

Rare late Yuan - early Ming Hongwu blue and white small bowl with flower peony motif, good condition with small chip at the rim please see picture for detail, size: 8.5 cm diameter.

Tang - Five dynasties Yue celadon censer, restored condition broken piece please see picture for detail, size: 12 cm diameter.

Yuan dynasty blue and white washer bowl, part of the rim has been damage and restored, please see picture for detail, size: 12 cm diameter.

late Ming 17th century Chongzhen Tianqi blue and white large bowl with flower and Buddhist symbol motif, good condition minor glaze fritts rim, size: 15 cm diameter.

Qing dynasty 18 - 19th century Dehua figure of Buddha, good condition please see picture for detail, size: 7 cm height.

STONE JIZO

'Jizo Bosatsu' (Jizo Bodhisattva) carved from a single stone block, in weathered and well-worn condition for many years at outside as is. Edo period, 19th century, Japan. approx. 32.5 x 10.5 x 8cm (12.79 x 4.13 x 3.14in)


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