Japanese 2 section kimono tansu. Made with Kiri (paulownia) wood, all natural finish. The upper section holds 8 drawers, which is considered an auspicious number. The bottom section contains 2 drawers with warabite pulls mounted on pierced metal plates. The piece also contains a secret hidden compartment beneath the bottom drawer.

Taisho period (1912-1925)

Dimensions: 39.5" x 17.75" x 66.75" H

One prominent Buddhist story tells of Avalokiteshvara vowing never to rest until he had freed all sentient beings from Samsara. Despite strenuous effort, he realizes that still many unhappy beings were yet to be saved. After struggling to comprehend the needs of so many, his head splits into 11 pieces. Amitabha, seeing his plight, gives him 11 heads with which to hear the cries of the suffering. Upon hearing these cries and comprehending them, Avalokiteshvara attempts to reach out to all those...

A kartika referred to in Tibetan as a "trigug" or "drigug" is a small crescent-shaped handheld ritual flaying knife, used in the tantric ceremonies of Vajrayana Buddhism. The kartika is said to be one of the quintessential attributes of the wrathful tantric deities. It is commonly known as the "knife of the dakinis". While the kartika is normally held in the right hand of a dakini in Vajrayana iconography and spiritual practice, occasionally it can be seen being held by esoteric male deities, su...

A Chinese silk cap with the face of a tiger on the front. The upper part of the hat is stiff with five corners ending in tassels. Silk lining. Condition: faded, lost tassels, missing threads and small losses to fabric. Dimension: c. 25 cm x 25 cm, 29 cm high. Without hat stand.

Width: 5 cm (2 in)
Height: 1.7 cm (0.7 in)
Depth: 3.2 cm (1.2 in)

Chinese toggle of a lotus plant; natural material; lovely patina; early 19th century or earlier; good condition

Height: 3 cm (1.2 in)
Width: 3.4 cm (1.4 in)
Depth: 2.3 cm (0.9 in)

Fine Japanese (whale tooth material) netsuke of a rat; very well carved; nerve fissure present on the belly; good condition

Width: 29 cm (11.6 in)
Height: 12.2 cm (5 in)

Large Chinese famille rose porcelain bowl; features rural and river scenes; rings like a bell; 18th century; good condition

A Rare Group of 6 Korean Monster/Dragon/Louts Petal Roof Tiles-6th C.: Korea, Silla dynasty, 5th to 7th century. A rare three monster faces, two dragons and one lotus petal roof tiles from the Silla period, appear natural patina with old dark clay due to age. it’s in fare condition in their ages but one has a small chip on the edge, it measures 15.2cm d. and 15cm d. around each

Veins of green Kai-yu meander over the body of this spectacular example of Edo period Tamba Pottery capping rich red clay rising from an abrupt base. A few bubbles in the clay reveal character about the torso, the lip powerfully rendered over the shoulder, which slumps to one side like some haggard but still proud old soldier. Four looping handles (mimi) would allow the lid to be tied down. Between two a drip from the roof of the kiln has adhered to the clay forming a point of interest. Ret...

This magnificent chawan is a perfect embodiment of the Oribe tradition of Japanese pottery by legendary master and modern avangarde artist Suzuki Goro, mint condition and enclosed in its original signed wood box.

He surely needs no introduction. Suzuki is one of those once in 500 years' type of artists. Suzuki Goro is a potter who goes beyond that usual appellation. He has developed his own way of expressing himself through ceramics, basing his work on traditional styles from the M...

This is a Chinese antique brocade dragon costume of blue and gold satin silk, which draws five nail dragons on the front and back featuring Chinese treasure, longevity sign. In a very good condition No stain, no damage, yarn is not loose. Almost perfect condition. This was brought to Japan in the Qing Dynasty era. It was rarely used c1890. Height about 129 cm Width of a garment - From sleeves to sleeves 199 cm (78.3 "50.7").

Qing Dynasty Blue and White export ware plate from the mid-19th century. 2 small hairlines. High resolution images may be emailed on request.

A Ninteenth Century Famille Rose Tea Pot in overall good condition. High resolution images may be emailed on request.

Qing Dynasty Blue and White Charger in overall good condition. 9 inches diameter. High resolution images may be sent by email on request.

The battle of Dan-no-ura was a major battle of the Genpei war, occurring at Dan-no-ura, in the Shimonoseki Strait off the Southern tip of Honshu in the year 1185. One of the crucial factors that allowed the Minamoto to win the battle was that a Taira general Taguchi Shigeyoshi defected and attacked his Taira Clan from the rear. He also revealed to the Minamoto Clan which ship the 6 year-old Emperor Antoku was on. Their archers turned their attention to the helmsmen and rowers of the emperor's sh...

House-shaped box with copper hinged lids. Open frame design with copper hard mounts, handles, and Keyaki wood construction. The Kandouko compartments hold the copper rectangular brazier and a square copper water container with lid, spout and a handle. Fitted with the essentials of travel for a hot drink and food. The brazier has a vent hole in the Sakura motif. The brazier devise heats the water for warming the sake and it can also be used to grill food; The warmer has a spout to let out the wat...

A nice gold ruby ring from Southeast Asia. The ring is over a thousand years old and is wearable. Weight: 3.84 grams.

Uji is between the two ancient capitals of Nara and Kyoto. The city sits on the Uji River, which has its source in Lake Biwa. The document box lid is decorated with the Hiramaki-e technique in gold and silver sprays of the Uji bridge and a cascade of Sakura blossoms on to a copper based nashiji ground. It’s complete with a black lacquer interior tray decorated in a minor composition of a riverside scene, with copper sprinkles throughout. The box interior is black lacquered with copper sprinkle...