Large Burmese bronze gong, a kind of Burmese musical instrument which produces a loud and sonorous sound. Gong stick is included.

Age: Burma, 19th Century
Size: Diameter 77.5 C.M.
Size including stand: Height 124 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

A Japanese boxwood netsuke depicting the poet Ono No Komachi. Excellent fineness of the details of the carving to simulate the grain of the wood on her trunk where she is sitting leaning on her cane with her long hair partially covered by her hat, next to a bamboo container. Signature engraved within Keisai reserve. Meiji period 19th century Sizes: 2,9 x 4 x 2,2 cm. Condition report: Good condition

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Portable wooden stage for 'kamishibai' (Japanese picture-story show / ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamishibai), and "arranged" 15 pieces of child's drawings (that's why no written story at each of its backside, as originally nothing to do with this kamishibai stage). Showa period, 20th century, Japan. Stage: 29.5 x 37.5 x 8cm (11.61 x 14.76 x 3.14in), Drawing: 25.8 x 35.8cm (10.15 x 14.09in). *Desk is not attached with this set. <...

1960's Chinese green and white jadeite carving of lotus and bamboo on a custom wood stand. A frog is perched on one of the lotus leaves and a bamboo stalk in the background serves to hold calligraphy brushes or fresh flowers. In excellent condition, it measures 7.25" high, on stand 8.75" high, 5.5 across, and about 3.5" deep.

A boxwood netsuke of a toad on a wooden container. Excellent fineness of the details to simulate the grain of the wood and the toad skin. Meiji period 19th century Sizes: 3,3 x 2,5 x 2,6 cm. Condition report: Good condition

Height approximately 24.5 cm. More pictures are available. In good condition.

Height approximately 11.7 cm included shipping. Repaired.

Height approximately 12.3 cm included the lid. The lips have chipped glaze. In good condition.

Height approximately 12.5 cm. In good condition.

One point vajra, which belonged to a lower rank Buddhist lama. Bronze, with two old textile wrappings to protect fingers against the power of the thunderbolt. Tibet, early 19th century. Length: 21.5 cm. Abrasion due to great age, otherwise very good condition.

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Two wood carving molds for making rice cake, with flower and dragon-like designs, early 20th century, China, approx. 18.5 x 9.5 x 2cm (7.28 x 3.74 x 0.78in), 18.5 x 10.2 x 2.6cm (7.28 x 4.01 x 1.02in). Some expected stains and scratches due to aging, but generally in beautiful used condition as is.


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It is a Japanese antique Lattice pattern of indigo-dyed cotton and thick textile from the Meiji era (1848-1911). There is no dirt or damage. Recommended for materials, wall decorations and bedspreads. Three long fabrics are sewn and connected. Can be washed with water. Size:Length:168cm(66.14inch) Width::100cm(39.3inch)

Fragment of a seated Ju-O (King of Hell) in polychromed wood. Dated on the back (interior) to the second year of the Einin imperial reign period (1294), late-Kamakura Period. Loss of the crystal eye insets.

Height: 41.5 cm
Width: 12.3 cm
Depth: 7.8 cm.

A powerfully fearsome piece, as befits a King of Hell. Perfect for wall display.

Standing guardian figure, originally part of a full set of Junishinsho (12 Heavenly Guardians, a.k.a., Divine Generals) traditionally deployed in Japanese Buddhist temples as fierce protectors of Yakushi Nyorai (Healing Buddha). Muromachi Period ca. 1500. Ichiboku-zukuri single-block wooden construction, the rustic plinth not original to the figure. Old repairs, insect damage, traces of polychrome.

Height, including plinth: 48.3 cm
Height of figure only: 39.9 cm

A jauntily sinister exampl...

Decorative metalwork crown originally placed on the head of a Bosatsu (Skt. Bodhisattva) sculpture, hand-crafted from gilt-bronze and colored-glass beads. Mid- to late-Edo Period ca. 1800. Excellent condition, with virtually no loss and minimal patination.

Height: 24.5 cm
Width: 22 cm
Depth: 6 cm

A sizable example in excellent condition despite significant age, crafted with exquisite workmanship from the highest-quality materials. Uncommon.

Seated Tenjin, also known as Gakumon, sculpted from a single block of heavy wood, probably zelkova (Jap. keyaki), with pigment. Clearly dated on the bottom surface to the fourth year of the Genwa Era (1618), early-Edo Period. Very minor old loss, cracks, and insect damage.

Height: 19.5 cm
Width: 15.5 cm
Depth: 9.5 cm

An antique Japanese Chobako (merchant chest) made of Hinoki (Cypress) and Kiri (Paulownia) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware. Large upper drawer with two hinged doors that hides and secures 6 small drawers where valuables were kept. Side handles were used for carrying this tansu from place to place.

Age: Meiji Period (1880-1890)

Dimensions: 15" Wide by 20 1/2" High by 12 1/4" Deep

An antique Japanese two section display tansu (Kazaridana) made of Kuri (Chestnut) and Hinoki (Cypress) woods. Features 3 adjustable shelves with original bronze hardware and glass. Bottom section has 5 spacious drawers for additional storage.

Age: Late Meiji/Taisho (1900-1920)

Dimensions: 72 3/4" Wide by 53 3/4" High by 18 1/4" Deep