Japanese mirror in cast bronze, partially silvered. Rare and elegant decoration in relief, in the center the "Mon" of the Tori-O clan of Yamaguchi in Suwo, surrounded by scrolls of flowers and stylized clouds mixed with Ginkgo Biloba leaves. The handle is covered with thin strips of bamboo. Japanese work probably from the 19th century or much earlier. Diameter: 17cm Total length: 26cm .Silvering partly erased. Original bamboo. Good condition. Traces of oxidation. Some Chinese characters drawn in...

Small octagonal hard porcelain vase. Decor enamelled with a landscape fenced with hedges of dry branches, there are a prunus, a pine and on the ground young bamboo shoots which would signify the symbolic presence of the "three friends", on the collar is represented a Ho-ho (phoenix) which in Japan symbolizes the Empress. Some details are gold. The style is kakiemon but this small vase is atypical. It is difficult to date and also to locate with precision. It is certainly Japanese, we think it wa...

The size of Shigaraki Vase: 13 3/4" High x 9 5/8" Dia 350 mm x 245 mm
This is very old and rare Japanese Shigaraki Vase from Early Edo (Edo Zenki) 17th Century. Please see the history of Shigaraki and what is Shigaraki at separate paragraph. The condition of Vase, please note there are two Kizu (damage spot) at the top rim area as photo showing.The lower body of line indentation is Hera (spatula) marking.and Kama kizu (kiln flaw). Otherwise great shape for the age from 17th century. We guar...

A Chinese Qingbai Glazed Spirit House. Circa, 10th Century, Song Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. House modeled pot covered in a green-white glaze, stopping well above its foot. Measurements: height 9"inches Condition: excellent condition. Photos by: The Oriental Room®️ Feel free to contact me at theorientalroomph@gmail.com for further inquiries, price offers, additional photographs, experts assessment and authentication, or for payment and shipping options. I...

NETSUKE – Old man and his dog. Good and rare model of an old man, figure of chinese sage, standing and leaning to the right,, his hand on his beard and smiling wearing a beautiful large patterned robe. A dog is sitting at his feet. In the Behrens catalogue by Henri Joly, a similar exemple is represented as Wei Peh-Yang, from the Han dynasty. Also the same subject in the old collection Carlo Monzino. Beautiful patina, finely carved. Japan Edo (1603-1868) 18th century. CIC n°FR2207514904-K

Japanese print YUHAN Ito (1867 – 1942) Itsukushima Shrine at Miyajima. Woodblock print with ink and color on paper. Vertical ôban. Around 1910. A good model published by Nishinomiya. Framed.

Kiyoshi Saito
Maiko
Date: ca. 1960.
Size: Oban. Approximately 17.25 x 11.5 inches.
Pencil signed and sealed by Saito.
Self-published by the artist.
Silver mica is used on the collar.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Top back margin has paper residue. Very faint toning.

Ohara Koson (1877-1945) Snow on Willow Bridge. A woodblock print, with gofun for the snow. With gofun paste for the flying snow and extensive embossing as snow banks, two women with umbrellas cross a bridge over the river Sumidagawa in a heavy snowfall. This print illustrates the famous Yanagibashi – Willow bridge. Signed and sealed Shoson, published by Watanabe Shozaburo, circa 1940 Vertical oban: 38.6 x 26.1 cm. Showa period, 20th century. Framed.

Japanese Print Shiro Kasamatsu (1898-1991) – Evening Rain, Shinobazu Pond. Publisher : Watanabe Shozaburo. Size : Oban (10″x15″). Signed. Around 1940-1950. Framed.

A half part of a military tally, finley cast in the form of a crouching tiger. Inside the tally is a protruding character and two round holes. Beneath the tally, nine incised halves of characters.The tally is made of bronze, with remnants of the original gilding and a fine patina. China, Early Ming dynasty or earlier. Height: 4.2 cm. Length: 8.2 cm. Very good condition. NOTE: a tally was used to command troops in ancient China. A messenger entrusted with delivering the emperor's orders carried...

Square-shaped ivory netsuke manju depicting four lacquered frogs in different positions. It has a cavity inside where the himotoshi hole is located. Origin: Japan Period: Edo 19th century Dimensions: 4 x 4 x 1cm. State of conservation: Very good

Sought after high quality ivory netsuke depicting six ginkgo nuts with a beautiful ivory patina and luster. The six ginkgo nuts of this netsuke, famously strong and symbolic in Japanese culture, are strategically placed to form a natural hole in the center. Origin: Japan Period: Edo 19th century Dimensions: 5 x 3 x 2.5cm. State of conservation: Very good

Ivory netsuke depicting a quail crouching on millet, carved with attention to detail on its feathers and body. The eyes are in horn. This netsuke is signed under the base in an oval reserve and has a natural himotoshi. Origin: Japan Period: Edo 19th century Dimensions: 2.8 x 3.5 x 2.3cm. State of conservation: Very good

Statue of Buddha, in monk's robes, standing on an elevated rounded stand, his hands in abhaya and varada mudra (symbolizing protection, peace, charity and compassion). Wood, with fine patina. Japan, mid Edo period, 18th century. Height: 18 cm. Slight abrasion due to age, otherwise very good condition.

Featuring a globular body with a short waisted neck that flares out to a flanged rim which is slightly depressed in the center with two loop handles on opposite sides of its shoulders. The vessel is covered overall in an olive green yue-type celadon glaze, except for its base, exposing its grey stoneware clay. Measurements: Height 10.5”inches. Condition: Some glaze loss but overall in excellent condition. Free from any restorations. Photos by: The Oriental Room® Feel free...

Exceptionally beautiful Flambé Blue-Green see Glazed QING DYNASTY Kangxi Vase (1662-1722) with Artemesia/Artemis Leaf on base. Excellent condition overall. No chips, cracks, hairlines nor restorations. Size: height about 3"

A Chinese Yue Celadon Glazed Chicken-Head Ewer. Circa, 220-589, Six Dynasties. This jar features a compressed globular body with a short neck that flares to a thick upper flange which is slightly depressed in the center. Opposite its thick curved handle is a chicken-head spout. Two lug handles set on its shoulders and is covered with a green celadon glaze. Its base is unglazed exposing a compact grey stoneware clay. Found in the Philippines. Measurements: height (6.5”inches). ...

A Chinese Dehua Blanc De Chine 'Guan Yin' Figure. Circa, 17th Century, Late Ming Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. Measurements: height (7.5"inches). Condition: one of the figures has been reattached and there is a small kiln defect behind the Guan Yin's head. Photos by: The Oriental Room® Feel free to contact me at theorientalroomph@gmail.com for further inquiries, price offers, additional photographs, experts assessment and authentication regarding this antique, or for...