Chinese Qing dynasty horizontal silk kesi panel decorated on opposing sides with warriors on horseback preparing to attack the figures at the center shown inside the city wall in a scene from the historic novel “Romance of the Three Kingdoms (San Guo Yan Yi).” Circa 1900. 47” x 18 1/2." Generally good overall condition with some splits/separations evident and typical signs of age. Phoenix, Arizona collection.

Chinese Qing dynasty Qianlong period ribbed guglet vase decorated in fencai famille rose enamels with birds among flowering fruit trees, rockery, and bamboo all set against a white porcelain ground. 18th century. 10 1/4” high. Very good overall condition. The vase is slightly misshapen. There are burst bubbles in the glaze at the rim and scattered throughout that are consistent with production at that time. A fine hairline in the interior of the mouth and a small enamel loss in the blue roc...

The artist who produced this piece, Wataru Motomura, prides himself in living a traditional life in the eastern hills of Kyoto—long known for its rich clay and idyllic pastoral lands. Though the form of this vessel appears innovative and modern, the techniques and materials used to produce it have been around for many hundreds of years. Taking inspiration from the varied pottery traditions of his native Hyogo, Motomura is also known to use clay and methods from the Shigaraki region and many of...

Japanese antique indigo dye soft Choma Ramie tsutsugaki katabira kimono of echigo-jyofu.There are thin Stain and discoloration and small holes. It is a Kyoho era(1716-1736). Shochiku Umebun's bamboo is reminiscent of flowing water, and there is movement, and a delicate and flowing pattern is expressed throughout. Sprinkling sparrows here and there and adding moving sparrows to bamboo that looks like running water is a good combination of "bamboo sparrow" and "Shochiume" pattern. It seems to be...

Late 19th Century Chinese Natural Amber Carved Figures with Pine Tree - Salt Water Tested

It is 4.4 inches (11.2 cm) tall by 3.9 inches (10 cm) wide by 2.3 inches (5.9 cm) thick. It is 153 gram.

It has flea bite and small chips, surface wears, and inclusions (as seen in the photos).

Some of the photos were taken under the sun.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Paktong Wash Basin with Dragon & Calligraphy

It is 3.3 inches (8.5 cm) tall by 12.5 inches (31.7 cm) wide. It is 1,754 gram.

It is tarnished and has stains, rust, oxidation, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Late 19th Century Chinese Peking Glass Carved Gourd Shaped Scholar Miniature Brush Washer

It is 2.7 inches (7 cm) long and 1.55 inches (4 cm) wide. It is 25.6 gram.

It has surface wears and a small chip at tip of a leaf (as seen in the photos).

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A rare example of an Karasu (raven) Samurai menpo (facial armour). Although not as celebrated today, the crow is a mark of rebirth and rejuvenation; the animal that has historically cleaned up after great battles symbolized the renaissance after such tragedy. Yatagarasu as a crow-god is a symbol specifically of guidance.
Known by many different names, Men-gu,Men-yoroiand Katchu-men, the face protection encountered with many suits of Japanese armour is a fascinating topic in its own r...

An antique Japanese Funa Tansu (ship chest) made of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. All original hand made iron hardware including the Kakute front drawer handles and the Warabite side carrying handles. Construction includes straight dovetail joinery with hardened wooden nails. Lock plates include parallel vertical bars that double as decorative as well as strong security connectors preventing easy removal from the drawer fronts. There are two small drawers behind the hinged door and behind the lo...

A rare Srivijaya Kingdom 8 - 10th century large priest offering ceremonial bronze bowl, good condition please see picture for detail, size: 24 cm diameter.

Chinese Qing dynasty 17th - 18th century bronze censer with "QIn Shu Jia Ban" mark. 20 cm wide. 14 cm mouth rim diameter. 8,3 cm high.2114 gram weight. Good condition. Free from any repair and crack. You can see scratch and minor dent because wearing age.

Kawase Hasui
Hwasa Gate, Suwon (Mizuhra Kakomon). From the series Eight Views of Korea (Chosen Hakkei).
Date: August 1939.
Size: Oban. Approximately 16.5 x 11.5 inches.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo. Watanabe C seal (sausage seal 1929-42). with crossed out seal of Kansai Bijutsusha, from which Watanabe acquired the publishing rights.
Reference: Hotei #431.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Slight margin creasing.
"The walled fortress was constru...

Rare 17th Century Chinese Kangxi small peach bloom vase scholars object. Incredible speckled glazing revealing natural lighter of purple, off whites with a touch of green under tones. May have been used as a glaze example, kept with similar objects, each an example of glazing techniques. Inscribed with six character Kangxi signature

His reign lasted 61 years, from February 7, 1661 until his death December 20, 1722, making him the longest-reigning Emperor of China in history. The K...

A rare full size Japanese Temple gold gilt ranma. Deep hand-carved relief depicting a floating apsara with an incredible flowing phoenix tail feathers (heavenly being) amongst swirling clouds. A phoenix rising up and through the angel with its head seen leading the way.
An apsara is a female spirit of the clouds and waters in Hindu and Buddhist culture. They figure prominently in the sculpture, dance, literature and painting of many South Asian and Southeast Asian cultures.
Th...

A dish of plain everted form measuring seven suns in diameter and decorated in somenishikide style with a traditional kacho-ga pattern of a pair of Butterflies and a Rock Peony. An auspicious pattern symbolising harmony and prosperity. The reverse decorated with scattered Peony leaf sprigs and the base is plain. The dish dating to circa 1780-1800. The reverse decorated with auspicious stylised Chinese clouds and a four character Fu Ki Cho Sun mark. A single spur mark to the base. The dish meas...

1930's Chinese Silk Embroidered Bovine Water Buffalo Bone Carved Brise Fan with Dragon

The fan is 8.7 inches (22 cm) long by 15.2 inches (40 cm) wide when opened. Each leaf is 8.7 inches (22 cm) long by 0.6 inch (1.5 cm) wide. The box is 8.7 inches (5 cm) tall by 8.7 inches (4.3 cm) long by 0.6 inch (26 cm) wide. It is 50.6 gram.

The silk embroidery has minor tears, toning, yellowing, stains, and surface wears. The box has chips, peeling of lacquer and surface wears (as seen in the p...

Very unusual and elegant Japanese Kuronbo (of African decent) wooden kokeshi doll. Especially hard to find with a child. Dating mid 20th century, this would fit perfectly in a mid-century home or a make perfect gift for the collector. IMPORTANT NOTE: Glare from lights makes a shape that follows the curve of the chin making making the mother's mouth appear to have lips. She does not. Adult doll measures 11" tall, child is 4.75" high"

Over 400 years ago the first Takatori potter known as “Hachizan” was brought to Japan by the powerful Kuroda clan and was tasked with establishing a kiln in the town of Fukuoka. Since that time, the Takatori lineage has produced many fine works and gained a reputation across Japan for their skill at producing porcelains of thin construction, using many layers of glaze, and with a variety of unique colorations.

Born in 1907, the 11th generation Takatori potter (Seizan), along wit...