Dragon Skies set of 10 paintings created in 2004 by Renowned Korean Artist Don Ahn aka Ahn Dong Kuk (1937-2013). We encourage you to research Don Ahn's sales record and market prices on sites such as Artsy, so you can appreciate what a great opportunity this is to purchase an original work of art by the master at a price well below the actual value. The second photo here pairs the 10 paintings with the 10 Bodhisattvas by Choi Dae Shik that are on this website for $2500. Both sets may be purchase...

Qing dynasty Guangxu Blue and White Double Dragon vase/urn. Lid with a hairline, no further damage or restorations. Hight with lid 32 cm = 12.6 inch

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Antique Thai sandstone statue fragment of the Ayutthaya style Buddha's torso. One arm remains attached to the body while the full statue sits in the lotus meditation pose. The torso is affixed to a custom iron stand. 16-17th century. Very dramatic and unusual piece. Size: 14.5" H x 14" W (on stand) 20.5" H

This is Dramatic Hagoromo Motif kabuki Uchikake kimono in the late Edo period.(1800-1867) It all is expressed with embroidery. It is wonderful beautiful uchikake kimono. It does not have a stain. It has few small small holes in lining cloth. It has the portion from which slight embroidery separated. However, it is not conspicuous. Its design is bold and artistic! It is really an wearable art! I recommend very excellent uchikakekimono to your collection. size:160cm x120cm (63" x 47.2")

Koi frolic, splashing gold and silver waves as they leap and battle for the top of this stacking food dish dating from the later 19th century. The design is striking! Outside is polished black loaded down with gold and silver maki-e with applied kirigane cut gold squares. Inside is festive red. The box (assembled) is 25 x 23 x 38 cm (10 x 9 x 15 inches). Some minor dings but overall, very nice condition for something which has seen use.

A large Serving dish covered entirely in a volatile landscape of scholars and winding mountain paths populated by towering temples and bridges spanning precipitous gaps by Shigemori Yoko enclosed in a wooden box titled Sansui E-zara. Performed with blue over a cream colored glaze, it is 33 x 35 x 3.5 cm (roughly 13 x 14 x 1-1/4 inches) and is in excellent condition, directly from the artist’s family, with a wooden box signed by her brother Naoki.
Shigemori Yoko (1953-2021) was born in...

A seminal Karatsu fresh water container by master of that style Nakagawa Jinenbo enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Chossen Karatsu Mizusashi. Raw earth is supplanted with rich iron into which flows curtains of black into which flows rivulets of blue. Two lug handles drape from the sides and it retains the original ceramic lid. It is 16.5 cm (6-1/2 inches) diameter, 17.5 cm 7 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Nakagawa Jinenbo (1953-2011) was always fascinated with K...

An incredible dramatic pair of Indian sandstone fragments of a pair of elephants. Stunning original white pigment remains. Realistic lifelike detailing in the form of each statue, mirroring the other's position, their heads and bodies draped in ornate, decorative garb.

Early 19th century (circa 1810).

Size: 8.5" W x 21.5" L x 18.5" H

Unusual Low root wood table, beautiful golden color wood, the top is a cross section with dramatic burl grain radiating from the center like run rays, the base is made of a section of tree trunk. Size: 20" high x 36" long x 27" wide

Wow! This is quite a tsubo by revivalist Takahashi Shunsai enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shigaraki Kama Hana Tsubo. A wack of ash blasts the shoulder over raw shiseki studded terracotta clay scorched the color of bricks. Fired on its side, opposite is charred and covered in molten ash where it had been buried in the embers. This is truly a classic Shigaraki work down to the belt of cross hatches at the shoulder and two stage mouth. It is 26 cm (10 inches) tall, roughly ...

Drawer box (kodansu). The exterior is entirely covered with vegetable fiber basketry surrounding reserves in the shape of fans in silver and gilded copper, chiselled with birds and flowers. The interior is soberly lacquered in black (roiro) and bears powdered Chinese characters. or who must indicate the name of the artist, the date of creation and other marks of appreciation, wishes or wishes? Silver handle and mounts. Japan early 20°, Meiji period or perhaps Taisho. Excellent condition, no r...

DRAWING BY KAZU WAKITA

Wakita Kazu (1908-2005 / ref. https://www.momat.go.jp/en/artists/awa003). Showa period, 20th century, Japan. Different version of his own signature as more natural style. Attached with acrylic frame. Frame: 44 x 56.5 x 1.5 cm (17.32 x 22.24 x 0.59in), Drawing: 18.7 x 38 cm (7.36 x 14.96in)


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DRAWING OF SAMURAI COSTUME

As a fragment of illustrated book for the Edo period's samurai costume regarding the detailed explanation for when, where, and how to wear. Edo period, Japan. 38.5 x 27cm (15.15 x 10.62in). Worm holes and stains due to aging as is. *This acrylic frame is not attached. (as the last photo is just for the reference.)


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DRIFTING MELON

Japanese rubber ‘Food sample’ (Food model or Fake food) that has been washed ashore. Melon: D 14 cm (5.51in), Case: 15 x 15 x 15 cm (5.90 x 5.90 x 5.90in)


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DRUM FROM SHIKOKU

Wood and leather. Showa period, 20th century, Japan. Drum: 38 x 23 x 2 cm (14.96 x 9.05 x 0.78in)


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A strange phenomenon occurs when walking past this piece. From head on it appears to be highly textured gold veined with blue mother of pearl. Move a little and the Ke-uchi designs laid out on chevrons overlapping the gold design stand out strongly, move a little more and the brilliant red disc in center comes into view for the first time. This piece shows the true mastery of lacquer craft Okada Yuji possessed. The ability to make something change, the phantom of a sun, is both mesmerizing an...

9.5 feet long hand-painted Japanese carp banner (Koi-nobori) for Boy's Day. Here on this banner, a mighty little boy named Kintaro, is hitching a ride on a carp. Kintaro may be a creation from a theater play (jyoruri and kabuki) of the Edo period – although he is said to be a childhood figure of the 10th century samurai, Sakata no Kinsuke - he is extremely strong and still a popular hero figure for Japanese boys. Kintaro (Kinta) figures are often seen carrying an ax, wrestling with bea...

A rare blue and white bowl decorated with swirling grasses loaded with rice by important contemporary artist Kondo Takahiro enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled simply Sometsuke Hachi. Takahiro is known for his innovative mist series, however is also the recipient of a long ceramic tradition. The bowl is 18 cm (7 inches) diameter, 6.3 cm (2-1/2 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Kondo Takahiro (b. 1958) was born the grandson of Living National Treasure Kondo Yuzo. How...