An antique Japanese large 2 section Todana Tansu made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods that comes from the Tohoku region of Japan. Hand carved beaded wood work to the front and frame with through mortise and tenon Japanese joinery in its construction. Floating wood panels within the frames of the doors and sections used to prevent cracks from forming. All original bronze hardware with hand carved Ebony sliding door handles.

Similar in function to the Mizuya Tansu (kitche...

Japanese antique rectangular kesa or priest/monk's outer vestment cloth. The silk brocade of this kesa is a pale orange color and finely woven with colorful designs of dragons in clouds. The silk is Imperial Chinese, as shown by the five clawed dragons. Lined with dark blue silk.

Often described as a mantel or robe, the kesa is worn draped diagonally over the left shoulder and under the right armpit. Meant as a reminder of the Buddha's own simple patched garment, kesa are formed f...

Japanese Buddhist reliquary made of gilt bronze and crystal in a miniature lotus lantern or stupa form. The sarira, or human pearls, are delicately displayed in the central portion of the reliquary through a crystal cylinder. Two types of sarira are divided between two levels, with three smaller yellowish churira on top (originating from the liver) and two larger, whitish sharira (originating from the head) on the lower shelf. These human pearls are the crystalline traces left behind in t...

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Image of 'Hotei' (God with a potbelly who is one of the Seven Gods of Good Luck) enshrined for long years in a kamidana (household Shinto altar), Edo period (1603-1868), Japan. Made of wood but turn to be more solid like a stone due to such mature and aesthetic fumigation as is. approx. H 12 x W 15 x D 5cm (4.72 x 5.90 x 1.96in)


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A set of archaic stone carvings were rarely found in pairs.
Obviously excavated from an ancient noble people's tomb, the pairs was used as protection guardians.
The paired animal was carved in simple form but with strenuous bodies.
In relax and natural crouching postures, the animal was applied with white slip all over the surface as the basic layer, when colorful paint were used to decorate the features.
The paint were already faded away due to age.
They were carved ...

A Chinese antique white jade belt hook in the form of a bearded chimera surrounded by tendrils of mist. The chimera's dragon-like body is carved atop an elegant and traditional belt hook form.

Age: 18th century.

Dimensions: Height: 1.5" Width: 1" Length: 3.75"

Antique Japanese woven basket for fruit and ikebana. Wide and round form with low walls made of plated split bamboo. The gnarled and twisted bamboo branch handle makes this a wonderful example of the "wabi-sabi" philosophy which celebrates natural irregularities. Comes with a signed tomobako.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 12" high x 16 1/2" wide

A large pair of temple foxes carved from granite. The Inari foxes come complete with separate plinth bases. This pair of Kitsune (foxes) is finely rendered with ears pricked back, tail upright, with paws and hinds seated on its bases. The stone Imari foxes have bryophyte moss growth which is now dormant. The granite has a blackish grey ombre patina due to its age being left to oxidize in the elements.

Inari is a popular diety associated with foxes, rice, household wellbeing, business ...

An antique Japanese 2 section Kyoto Mizuya Tansu (kitchen chest) made of Hinoki (Cypress) and Keyaki (Zelkova) woods. Constructed using mortise and tenon Japanese joinery and hardened wooden nails. Original hand made iron hardware with Hirute handles. Side ribs accentuate the exterior design and add strength and durability for years of lasting enjoyment. Stylized Obi (Kimono sash) silhouettes in hand carved panels to the upper sliding doors with bronze handles designed in a stylized Chrysant...

A rare Longquan celadon dish with a turtle in the center and covered overall with olive green glaze. Southern Song Dynasty or later. Very good condition, no any chips, no any cracks and free from any restoration. Found at Kalimantan Island. Diameter: 13,1 cm.

Diameter approximately 13 cm. More pictures are available. In good condition.

Diameter approximately 32.5 cm. There is a soft chip at the rim. There are two hairlines at the base. More pictures are available. In good condition.

A good Chinese Song dynasty Ding ware shard with character "Guan". Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please ask before ordering.

Two covered boxes showing a large and a small rabbit finely worked in silver repousse. The larger hare marked "T90%", the smaller "T90". Condition: few traces of usage, few tiny nicks. Dimension: c. 10 cm & 5.8 cm long x 9 cm & 6 cm high, total weight: 145 g.

19th Century Chinese Tourmaline Carved Persimmon Pendant Necklace

It is 15.8 inches (40.3 cm) in inner circumference by 10 inches (25.4 cm) long. The pendant is 1.4 inches (3.6 cm) long by 1.2 inches (2.9 cm) wide. It is 16 gram.

It has inclusions and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1930's Chinese Solid Silver Kwan Yin Buddha

It is 6.9 inches (17.5 cm) tall by 3.5 inches (9 cm) wide. It is 70.9 gram.

It has dents, surface wears and scratches and tarnished silver (as seen in the photos).

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1980's Chinese Yongzheng Style Famille Rose Porcelain Plate with Court Lady Figurine Marked

It is 1.7 inches (4.5 cm) tall by 8.15 inches (20.8 cm) wide. It is 0.9 Lb.

It has repaired at rim and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1930's Chinese Light Green Glaze Ground Covered Ginger Jar with Relief Flower Marked

It is 9.4 inches (24 cm) tall by 7.7 inches (19.5 cm) wide. It is 4.6 Lb.

It has a chip at the bottom rim, dark spots, skip glazes, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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