Japanese antique small tansu chest for personal use. Made all of kiri (paulownia) wood. This tansu has 3 large drawers of different sizes and 2 small drawers in the lower right hand corner. Iron hardware includes pierced corner bracing, round lock plate and drawer pulls.

Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 27 1/2" high x 29 3/4" wide x 15 1/4" deep.

Six(6) Japanese Gilded on Copper Hardware fittings, early 1900's, 2" wide, 2 1/4" deep include long nail, loose 3 pieces fit together tight once nailed in place. One of them has old black lacquer finish and most of gilt finish worn off, no missing pieces.

Very nice 2 Japanese Gilded and Lacquered on Brass Fusuma Sliding Door Handles, early 1900's, 3 1/4" diameter, 1/2" deep, impressed vines design on rounded soft brown Lacquered Brass front with gilded Brass rims, 2 nail holes on the sides, the condition is good, probably used in very elegant and important home in Japan.

Two(2) Japanese floral shape darkened Brass Fusuma Sliding Door Handles, early 1900's, 3" diameter, 5/8" to 3/8" deep, 2 nail holes on the sides, some black lacquer on brass are worn, metal part is in good condition.

Two(2) Japanese darkened Copper Fusuma sliding door Handles, early 1900's, 3" high, 2" wide, 1/2" deep, 2 small nail holes on the side on top and bottom, the condition is good.

Japanese "Tokugawa" Shogun Clan Mon polished Brass decoration, early 1900's, 2 1/2" diameter, 3/8" deep, with impressed raised design of 3 Hollyhock Crest, 3 small nail holes at the edge. The condition is good.

It is the quite nice blue-green color of the glaze, suffused with discreet golden crackle, that makes this dish to an desirable collectible item. Stoutly potted, the flaring fluted sides rising to a flat bracket-lobed rim, supported on a short tapering foot. Longquan ware, Zhejiang, late 14th to early 15th centuries. Diameter: 23,8 cm. Condition: The glaze slightly degraded, probably by saltwater, and there is an insignificant firing crack which is visible on the last enlargement. IMPORTANT ...

Excellently potted grayish-black body, covered by a grayish blue-green glaze suffused with golden crackle. Longquan ware, Southern Song Dynasty ( 1127 - 1279 ). Diameter: 11,8 cm. Condition: Perfect. IMPORTANT AND HIGHLY UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION REGARDING ALL OUR ANNOUNCED PRICES FOR CHINESE CERAMIC ITEMS : SINCE I`M NOW ENJOYING MY RETIREMENT PENSION NOW IT IS A MATTER OF SELLING OFF MY STOCK OF CHINESE CERAMICS. FROM NOW ON A DISCOUNT OF 50% APPLIES TO ANY OF MY PRICES FOR ANY OF MY HERE OF...

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Old Japanese anatomical model of human body made of cardboard, as a set of a leg and a part from chin to shoulder, Showa period, early 20th century. Such unique abstract forms with refined mature texture.

Leg: approx. L 58cm (22.83in), Chin to shoulder: approx. L 43cm (16.92in)


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Here’s a really large Neolithic greenstone Axe from the early Funnel Beaker Culture, dating to around 4000-3500 BC.

A massive axe in hand, weighing 3,1 kg. on the kitchenweight.

The axe is made out of greenstone that was polished into the four-sidet shape. 10-12 cm from the edge, the axe ‘hollows’, indicating the place where the axe was fastened to the shaft.

A large and impressive axe measuring: 29,5 x 10 x 5 cm / 11,6 3,9 x 2 inches. The size indicates that t...

An unique antique Japanese tansu of hinoki wood and iron hardware. It has the original patina with 10 drawers and a large top shelf. Dates from the Edo period.

Date: 18th/19th C

Dimensions: 38" tall X 37" wide X 11.5" wide

An antique Japanese three-case Inro. The Inro is reddish brown cherry bark lacquered with a dragonfly hovering over a lotus leave and pond. The other side is a continuation of the lotus leaf motif with small gold leaf flowers. The interior has a continuation of the cherry bark surface. The Inro is signed by 'Zeshin" (Shibata Zeshin 1807-1891) with a cursive monogram. Fitted with an orange oval ojime bead.

Date: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 2.25" tall X 1.5"

A very large museum quality blue cobalt Jar. It is very, very rare to find this type of vase in cobalt blue, especially in this size and condition. The center of the vase has a relief of a dragon chasing the elusive flaming pearl. Size: H. 92.8cm. W. 46cm. Condition: Very good with no repairs or missing parts. One side has some calcification from being buried for a long time. It show up more in the photo than it actually is.

An antique Japanese 3 case inro with wisteria in makie lacquer. Designed with a reddish brown ground and lacquered with gold leaf. The wisteria blossoms drape from it's stem which wraps around the top of the case to end in a scroll pattern on the back side. Interior cases interiors are lacquered black.

Date: Edo /Meiji period (1603-1912)

Dimensions: 3"h x 2.5"w

An antique Chinese tiered table with mother of pearl inlay inset. The table is square with a marble top with bead edge with mother of pearl inlaid floral motifs. The supports are lion headed that extend to the lower tier and end as lion paw's on a ball as the feet of the table.

Date: 1920's

Dimensions: 31.5"high X 19" wide

An antique Chinese hardwood side table with tier. the circular marble plaque inset has a lotus petal edge carved with prunus, openwork floral apron joined to zoomorphic supports with paw-and-ball supports.

Date: 1900's

Dimensions: 22.25"h X 17" diameter

An antique Chinese hardwood low table (Kangzhuo) has an inset with floating top panel and is framed by a bamboo image on the edges. The edge scrolls down the legs. The side panels have prune wood images in low relief.

Date: 1920's

Dimnensions: 39" wide X 13" tall X 17" deep

Old Ayigalu of white metal in round pot form containing original cone shaped lingam with indentations indicating the correct direction, wrapped in old red cotton cloth. Strung on silver chain. Excellent tight fitting. Size of metal 6.5x5cm. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.