A large work of overlapping strips of sheer porcelain by the demanding young female artist Lu Xueyun enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The vessel is made up of overlapping strips of thin porcelain, so thin in fact that light passes easily through it. Her works are truly exquisite, captivating in their frailty. I have been following the artist (known in Japan by the Japanese reading of her name, Ro-san) for nearly 5 years and waiting for the opportunity to introduce her to the outer w...

A Chinese famille verte yellow-ground brush washer, of shallow circular form, robustly potted, the sides very slightly waisted. 13 cms diam. Kangxi mark. Qing dynasty, 19th century. Perfect condition.

signed in pencil, titled and numbered 17/200 screenprint in colors on wove paper image: 11¾ by 13¾ in. 209 by 350 mm. Executed in 2000; this impression is number 17 from the edition of 200 plus 20 artist's proofs, published by Serpentine Gallery. NOTE: The print has been cut from the sheet, the edition number, title and signature in pencil are below. The image is in excellent condition. A print from the exact same edition sold at Bonhams auction London for £48,000 in 2022 This is an op...

Two Chinese snuff bottles made of porcelain, both painted in underglaze blue and red. The cylindrical one with figural depiction, the base with Yongzheng mark, but dating to the 19th century, the stopper made of stone with bone spoon. The smaller bottle with a scholar and boys, dating to the 20th century, the stopper and spoon made of metal with coral-imitating top. Condition: the marked one with chip to the footrim and base with hairline. The small one with a tiny rim frit. Dimension: c. 8.5 an...

Rarely seen Japanese Haisen Bowl with wonderful gold Makie (Maki-e), made around 1900 during the Meiji Period (1868 - 1912). The wooden-based bowl is coated with high quality Japanese lacquer.

Seashells are molded and hand-painted inside of the bowl by gold Maki-e technique. This type of bowl is called "HAISEN" in Japanese.

Maki-e (蒔絵, literally: sprinkled picture) is Japanese lacquer sprinkled with gold or silver powder as a decoration using a makizutsu or a kebo br...

A large antique painting depicted inkwash landscape. A man is fishing in a small boat in the silence. The quiet and peaceful scene are depicted beautifully in rich ink tones. Painted with ink on silk. Signed Tsunenobu and sealed. Edo period. It is attributed to Kano Tsunenobu.

Kano Tsunenobu (1636-1713) was the eldest son of Kanō Naonobu (1607-50), younger brother of the renowned artist Kanō Tan'yū (1602-74). When his father died, Tsunenobu became a pupil of his uncle, and derived elem...

Antique painting depicted a flock of crane and chrysanthemum. Painted with ink and pigments on silk. Signed Tosa no mori Fujiwara Mitsusada and sealed. Edo period. It is attributed to Tosa Mitsusada.

Chrysanthemums have long been prized in China as an elixir of eternal life and longevity, and have been cultivated as medicinal plants since ancient times. It is said that it was brought to Japan from China during the Nara period (8th C.). It seems that various varieties of chrysanthemums wer...

Chogappo made of fragments of ramie, one of bast fibers, which is recycled from white and natural color ramie. It has beautiful gradation of natural color fragments. Pojagi is the general name for the wrapping cloth and "chogappo" is one kind of pojagi which is patchworked with asa (choma or hemp) fragments. (Reference source: "Korean Embroidery and Wrapping Cloths from the Choson Dynasty" published by Japan Art & Culture Association in 1995). Both warps and wefts are hand-plied. Ramie one is fo...

A finely cast Japanese bronze koro and cover modelled as a resting egret, 13 cms. long, Edo/Meiji period.

A Japanese bronze and ivory Tokyo School Okimono depicting a Geisha dancing with fans. The Geisha is portrayed in a dance pose, with fans open around her, creating an atmosphere of movement. Her smiling face expresses serenity, while her eyes shine with joy and grace. Her hair is tied with a kushi, geisha comb, and adorned with a rose on the side of her. The dark patina of the Geisha's robes highlights the details of the kimono, such as the reddish cushion and obi sash. She signs engra...

Bronze okimono depicting a study of a puppy playing with a ball. The puppy has a playful and curious expression as he interacts with the ball. The ball the dog plays with is also sculpted with lifelike detail, the patina of the bronze surface creating a subtle shine that reveals the sculpted details with even more clarity. This bronze okimono is signed Masayuki. Origin: Japan Period: Meiji second half of the 19th century. Dimensions: 13 x 18 x 13 cm. Weight 3kg. State of con...

Very interesting and unusual water dropper in the shape of a lying fish, the scales in slight relief and clearly visible in blue under cover. In very good condition except for small barely visible chips. Origin: Korea, length: 7.2 cm. height: 2.2 cm. Period: 19th century.

A pair of Japanese bronze standing birds on the stand with artist sign.

Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century
Size of birds only: Height 10.7 - 13.1 C.M. / Width 5.2 - 6 C.M. / Length 13.4 - 14.3 C.M.
Size of stand: Length 35.8 C.M. / Width 22.4 C.M. / Thickness 3.4 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall. 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 ...

Oribe is a visual style named after the late-16th-century tea master Furuta Oribe (1544-1615). Typically, black or green glazes are applied to the bodies of these works and light-colored windows are created using feldspar. These high-contrast areas then act as a canvas upon which abstract, minimalistic, and often naturalistic themes are painted.

As can be seen here, this piece is of the green variety and looks to be from the mid-to-early Edo period as can be determined ...

A wooden okimono depicting a lying horse, finely carved down to the smallest details. The muscles, hooves and mane are rendered with care and artistry, capturing the vitality of the horse in a static form. The excellent patina that envelops the okimono gives the horse a subtle shine that reveals the sculpted details with even more clarity. Origin: Japan Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 12 x 6 x 6.5 cm State of conservation: Very good

A mesmerizing piece of ceramic art, this exquisite tenmoku tea bowl embodies the rich traditions of Japanese craftsmanship that are inspired by over a millennia of Chinese artistry. With its distinctive deep red glaze, reminiscent of brilliant sunsets, red chili peppers, and festival colors; its presence creates an enchanting visual allure. The bowl's form is elegantly simple, with a gently flared rim that invites contemplation. Crafted with precision and care, this piece reflects th...

A small Cizhou jar was applied on the surface with black glaze.
In fine shape, the jar was adapted with a newly made lacquer cap.

Date: Yuan periods, 13th Century.

Height: 6.1cm.(without cap), 7.1cm (with cap)

Lovely spherical Ge type crackleware glazed Qing jar with very light celadon tone. There are some chips and cracks so please view enlargements. Authentic antique Ge wares have become very rare in the past 20 years, I was lucky to find this one. H: 7.5cm/2.9in and D: 9cm/3.5in.