Deer horn netsuke, carved naturally from root of the antler.

Japan – Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century
Width: 1.6 in (4.5 cm) – depth: 2 in (5 cm) – height: 0.8 in (2.8 cm)

Boxwood netsuke in the shape of a trunk, based on the ikebana stand.

In the floral art of ikebana, the flower holder (kenzan) is placed in the base. The flower stems are planted on in. Sometimes a support of this shape is used as decoration, with the flower holder placed inside.

Japan – Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century
Width: 1.6 in (4 cm) – depth: 1.2 in (3 cm) – height: 0.4 in (1.7 cm)

A Pair of Qingbai Glazed Granary Vases. Circa, 960-1279, Song Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. Both vases feature a tall ovoid shaped body, rising from a short splayed foot, tapering to its shoulders onto a long waisted neck and a flanged mouth with an applied decoration of a dragon above encircling figures and both are covered overall in a green-white 'Qingbai' glaze, except for their bases which remains fully unglazed. Measurements: height, approximately (13.5"inches) each vase. ...

A Chinese Qingbai Glazed Granary Vase with Cover. Circa, 960-1279, Song Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. Featuring a long ovoid shaped body, rising from a short splayed foot, tapering to its shoulders onto a waisted neck with an applied decoration of a dragon above encircling figures and is topped with a conical cover. It is covered overall in a translucent green-white 'qingbai' glaze, except for the base which remains fully unglazed. Measurements: height (9.5"inches). Condition: ...

Takahashi Shotei (Hiroaki)
Fireworks at Ryogoku
Size: Mitsugiriban. 14.875 x 6.625 inches.
Date: pre-1936.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Reference: Shotei catalog M-51.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print. Attached at top edge only to original card.
Condition: A little waviness at lower right. Slight fading.
Provenance: Dedication on back reads, "With best of wishes from (Rabbi) Jacob J. Eisen." Rabbi Eisen was the first rabbi appointed as chaplain in the Ro...

Sweeping arcs filled with liquefied green ash cross this large flat platter by Murakoshi Takuma enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hai-yu Shinonome Sara. Shinonome is written East Cloud, and is a poetic term for Dawn, or clouds wavering in the early light of Dawn. Here he has brought the rim out to a razors edge, no easy feat for this rough clay. The vessel is 31 cm (over 12 inches) diameter and in perfect condition. We have the only two the artist ever made, and he said they we...

Green glass puddles in the centers of these fabulous feldspar studded plates in ash glaze by Murakoshi Takuma enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Kittate Rokusun Sara. They are roughly 18 cm (7-1/2 inches) diameter and in perfect condition, directly from the artist.
Murakoshi Takuma is one of those enigmas who simply lives to work with clay. He does not seek to make a living through pottery, but through his primal approach has earned a following which keeps his work in high ...

Large early Republic Chinese cloisonne lidded box on stand that could have graced a scholar’s desk. On each side is a 5 toed Imperial yellow dragon with the dragon on the lid chasing the flaming pearl of wisdom; all against a dark sky blue ground, the contrasting yellow stand really makes this piece stand out. The metal and wires are bronze gilt over copper. In excellent condition it measures 13.5" wide x 7" deep x 8.75" high

ROOF TILE

Actually used at a private house in Gangwon-do as the northeastern part of Korea, early 20th century, approx. 34 x 29 x 1.8 cm (13.38 x 11.41 x 0.70in). *Teapot is not attached with this item.


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EMA WITH BREASTS

Japanese votive wooden plate offered for the temple/shrine so-called ‘Ema’ (lit. ‘Horse picture’) attached with wood carving breasts praying for safe childbirth and for ample breast milk as very rare type based on the folk belief from Eifuku-ji temple in Chiba Prefecture. Showa period, 20th century. Plate: 39 x 14.5 cm (15.35 x 5.70in), Breasts: H 10.5 x D 7.4 cm (4.13 x 2.91in). Stands on its own because of broken and lack of lower part o...

Width: 7.3 cm (2.9 in)
Height: 7.2 cm (2.8 in)
Depth: 5.9 cm (2.4 in)

Fine Japanese carved okimono of people involved in crabbing, catching mythical turtles (minogame) and household duties, all being undertaken under a grove of pine trees; three cranes are showing interest in what’s going on; a number of tiny legs with claws protruding from the foliage in places; natural material; very fine and deep carving throughout; signed in a lacquer plaque on the base; signature uncl...

Height of Dogs: 5.2 cm (2.1 in)
Width: 3.1 cm (1.2 in)
Depth: 3.5 cm (1.4 in)

Chinese pair of carved Foo Dogs; natural material; typically, one with a foot on a small dog, the other with a foot on a ball; both on original wooden stands

Length: 30 cm (12 in)
Height: 14.5 cm (5.9 in)
Depth: 11 cm (4.4 in)
Weight: 1.5 kg

Extraordinary statement piece; fine Japanese carved okimono of a resting elephant; the skin and bone structure and modelling of the piece is anatomically perfect throughout; the tusks are also wooden; a fine piece indeed; good condition

A Chinese Ribbed Celadon Jar and Cover. Circa, 14th Century, Yuan Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. Featuring a ribbed ovoid shaped body, topped with a rounded cover with undulating edges. It is covered overall in a green celadon glaze and its base is fully glazed, except for the foot-ring. Measurements: height (4.5"inches). Condition: in perfect condition with glossy glaze. No cracks, no chips, and no restorations. Photos by: The Oriental Room® Feel free to contact me at the...

A Chinese Celadon Glazed Covered Box. Circa, 10th Century, Yue Ware, Northern Song Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. Stoneware covered box with a carved and combed floral decoration. It is covered overall in a grey-green celadon glaze, except for the foot-ring and base. Measurements: diameter (4"inches) across. Condition: in perfect condition. No cracks, no chips, and no repairs. UV light checked. Photos by: The Oriental Room® Feel free to contact me at theorientalroomph@gmai...

A Chinese Three-Colored Chi-Eared Vase. Circa, 1505-1521, Zhengde, Ming Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. Featuring a baluster shaped body, tapering to its shoulders onto a waisted neck and a flanged mouth with two ear-handles. The vase is carved with a floral decoration and is covered in a green glaze with yellow and brown. Its base remains fully unglazed. Measurements: height (7"inches) Condition: some glaze damage from burial conditions but has no cracks, no chips, no restoratio...

A pair of antique Chinese Rosewood barrel stools in the Ming style. Hand carved and designed with an elegant form and practical function in mind.

Age: Republic Period

Dimensions: (Each) 18" High by 15 1/2" Diameter

An antique Japanese Buddhist altar table. Hand carved Lotus blossom surrounded by an arabesque (Karakusa) design. Made of Japanese Shitan (Rosewood). Full curved side aprons with spiral feet in the front.

Age: Meiji era (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 53 1/2" High by 15 1/8" Deep by 15" High