Beautiful Meiji(1868-1912) Japanese hina ningyo (dolls), 20 inch empress doll and 17 inch emperor doll. The Hina Festival in Japan takes place every March 3rd. It is a day of celebration for the well being of every girl in the family. In earlier days, people were more susceptible to natural disasters or diseases, and in order to keep evil spirits away, this day was spent giving offerings to God. This custom was originally adopted from the 7th century, Chinese ceremony that took place on the...

Description: A precious inkstone was newly excavated in perfect condition. Carved exquisitely on the surface of the cover with typical motifs of cranes' pine trees, creek and clouds, the instone was shaped in square Cha-Sou type and in three parts. Twin decks of ink pools were rarely find when the inkstone was made of precious Xer stone. With beautiful dark gray tint, brownish incursions were spread all over the surface. A rare piece was in full authentification. Date: Southern Song Dynasty (1...

Unique Japanese antique clay doll, Mingei folk art of Japan, Emperor and Empress hina dolls (Dairi bina). Clay dolls were made all over Japan by the late Edo period (1603-1868) by off-season farmers which would often involve the entire family for extra income. These dolls were for the regular people (over 90 percent of the population were farmers then) who could not afford pretty hina dolls made out of cloth. While the early clay dolls in the Edo period still carried religious mean...

Makie Lacquer Book (Genji Monogatari) Shaped Box with Dragon, 19th Century

It is 1.4 inches (3.5 cm) tall, and 3.9 inches (9.8 cm) long by 2.9 inches (7.4 cm) wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs or cracks, except 2 pin size dots loss of gold (as seen in the photos).

Genji Monogatari is the world's first modern novel written in the 11th Century and is considered a classic work of Japanese literature. It was attributed to the Japanese noblewoman Murasaki Shi...

Wooden Buddha Figure, Shan State Burma, 19th Century, with nice quality gilding, backside has cavity where relics were kept, size: H.50cm x W.18cm x D. 15cm, mounted, unusual specimen

A scholar withers away an afternoon reading in a small cottage lost in a forest of Soft green willow; a brilliant Taisho style scroll by Hirai Baisen (1889-1969). The color of the willows intimates early summer, the leaves fresh and new, a darker haze beyond forms mountains, separating the scene from the rest of time. A quintessential effort typifying the literati ideal of life in seclusion. The entire scene has been brushed as if to insinuate a light shower, rain on a sunny day. The painting...

Antique Yao Ceremonial God Scroll-Painting, 19th Century, Southern China, good condition, iconographically important in Daoist art. Size: H. 47" x W. 19"

Rare Large Wooden Disciple, gilded and in-laid with small colored mirror pieces, good condition, origin: Northern Thailand, 19th Century, size: H. 42cm x W. 32 x D. 34cm. PAIR AVAILABLE. To see matching disciple please see our item # 1047180 (search box Home Page)

Attractive 18K. White and Yellow Gold Ring (12.73 gr.) set with 4 genuine princess-cut Burma Rubies @ 0.66 ct.,and 30 brilliant Diamonds @ 0.34 ct. total weight. New.

Pigeon blood genuine Ruby @ 1.00 ct., pear shaped, set with 2 pear shaped Diamonds @ 0.38 ct.. 1 Brilliant cut Diamond @ 0.09 ct., 12 Brilliant cut Diamonds @ 0.15 ct. total weight. Solid 18K. White Gold (4.98 gr). This design is also available in Ceylon Blue Sapphire (item # 570584) as well as in Colombian Emerald (item # 570619). Thank you.

Solid 18K. White Gold Ring set with one pear shaped Genuine Cornflower Blue Ceylon Sapphire @ 1.34 ct., 2 pear shaped Diamonds @ 0.37 ct., 1 Brilliant cut Diamond @ 0.09 ct. and 12 Brilliant cut Diamonds @ 0.15 ct. total weight. We also carry this same design in Colombian Emerald as well as in Pigeon Blood Ruby (please look under "Rings" on our website) Thank you.

Very attractive genuine Ceylon Blue Sapphire, octagon cut, 3.05 carats, surrounded by 18 diamonds total weight 0.55 ct., set in 18K Yellow Gold, new, sides are very delicate cut-out lace/filigree work. New.

Avant-garde and very striking 2-tone gold ring, set with one genuine Colombian Emerald @ 0.63 ct. as well as 52 diamonds @ 0.54 ct. total weight, 18K White and Yellow Gold, new. All our stones are genuine and guaranteed.

Genuine Ceylon Blue Sapphire Necklace set with 9 sapphires (total carat weight 4.76ct.), set in solid 18K Yellow Gold (50.33 grammes), all hand made. Price: US$ 5675

Most attractive Ballerina genuine Cornflower Blue Ceylon Sapphire/Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold, carat weights available upon request, new.

Important & rare Burmese Ruby Ring @ 2.42 ct. set with 8 baguette diamonds @ 1.11 ct. total weight, heavy 18K Yellow Gold, unique fuchsia-magenta-shocking pink color, excellent light refraction, sensational color! New.

Important Solid 18K. Gold Ring set with one Genuine Ceylon Cornflower Blue Sapphire @ 1.98 ct., one Golden-Yellow Ceylon Sapphire @ 1.09 ct., 2 Pear shaped Diamonds @ 0.54 ct. total weight, 20 Tapered Diamonds @ 1.09 ct. and 14 Brilliant cut Diamonds @ 0.18 ct. total weight. One-of-a-kind and superb!

Stunning genuine Blue Sapphire/Diamond Earrings, set in 18K Yellow Gold, 6 sapphires @ 2.94 ct total weight, 18 tapered diamonds @ 1.08 ct. total weight, 74 Brilliant Diamonds @ 1.11 ct., designed for both clip as well as pierced ears!