This is Rikushaku-kanban where cotton cloth spun by hand for Edo period was used for. This cotton has the good feel. As for this, a crest is a letter of Kotobuki. The letter of Kotobuki expresses words and a ceremony of the celebration. A letter and the pattern of the cross filler are dyed in Tsutsugaki. This has a stain in several places. Size 150cm x 129cm (59 "x 50.7")

Antique Japanese pipe holder carved out of an antler, with a detailed front carving of one man in a fighting stance with a second man thrown to the ground. The holder hangs by a carved tree branch. Late Edo Early Meiji Period (circa 19th Century) Size: 8" length, 1.75" width

Antique Chinese jade carving of a small robed child kneeling with arms outstretched and pleased expression. The child's hair is in pigtails. Late 19th - early 20th Century Size: 1.75" height, 1.75" width

Antique Chinese seal made from an extremely beautiful piece of purplish-white jadeite with apple green areas. A meticulously carved dragon sits curled on top with two orbs. Included is a small Hardwood stand. 20th Century Size: 2.5" height, 1.5" width, .75" thickness

Antique Chinese beautiful agate brushwasher with carved berries and leaves on creeping vines. The stem and a bunch of berries are the feet of this piece. The wonderful warm orangeish brown tone areas have been carved skillfully as the leaves. 20th Century Size: 1.5" height, 4.25" length, 3.25" width

The history of Japanese chawans should not be written without this 15th century Iga chawan. It was produced during the Muromachi Period, which was running from approximately 1337 to 1573.

So here is one of the best chawans from this era and one of the best available antique chawans in the world: a round wan-shaped bowl thrown on a hand wheel (thick bottom!) from a relatively fine light clay with very little ishihaze (exploding stones), very low content of iron oxide, some red disco...

A very rare ANGKOR WAT Period (Post BAYON) BRONZE FLYING GARUDA WITH FINIAL, 12th Century, the powerful mythical bird, is the eternal sworn enemy of the Naga Serpent race and known for feeding exclusively on snakes. It's image is often used to protect the bearer from snake attack and it's poison. Nice naturally formed patina. Surface encrustations, malachite, azurite, manganese and calcite consistent with the period and environment of similar recorded museum pieces. Good condition and comes wit...

A very interesting triangular shaped stone pendant from early Hongshan Culture. Condition: No repairs.

A very finely carved ivory okimono of a fisherman wearing a grass apron and carrying a basket containing a fish. Additionally (within the basket) is a small bound bundle of reeds or sticks. There is a small peg protruding from his right forearm (please view enlargement #12) indicating that something (possibly the bundle) might have been attached to it. Carved on the base is an insect and the artist's signature， "Seimei". This item was made in Japan during the Meiji period (1868-1...

A nice old miniature Scholar's screen with one panel depicting a poem written in beautiful calligraphy signed by the writer. The other side has faint remains of some scene. Size:H. 23.5cm. W. 13.3cm. Condition: No repairs.

Chinese antique hardwood day bed, beautifully carved with scrolling flowers and lingzhi on legs, cut outs on arms and back are shaped like vases and fruit and are inset with black and white marble, Original rattan bed material. Solid Old Rosewood.

Qing Dynasty, 19th century

Size: 36" high in back (19 1/4" high to bed) x 72" long x 35" deep.

A very rare Thai 100% SILK IKAT (Matmee) interwoven with Gold-Brocade Thread. Hand woven and an extremely tedious and lengthly procedure. Excellent condition. Size:L. 68" x W. 40" (172 cm. x 102 cm.)

A charming and Unusual Japanese silk short coat meant to be worn as an over kimono. Many vivid, colorful silk panels have been patched together to create an interesting pattern. Designs of peonies, chrysanthemums, geometric patterns, cranes, butterflies, and many more are seen among the various silk panels. Meiji period textile (1868 - 1912) assembled in the Taisho Period. Size: 41" height, 48" width

A wonderful contemplative scholar's piece of Chinese aloeswood. The distinct and pleasant fragrance of aloeswood is the result of a special kind of mould and is highly treasured for its use in incense and perfumes among various Eastern religions. A fine yet subtle decorative piece. Size: 6" height, 17" length, 4" width. Weight: 799 grams/13.8 oz

This playful image of a Japanese raccoon dog (tanuki) enjoying a flask of saké was done by one of the most renowned and loved waka poets of the 19th century, Ōtagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875).

Born into a Samurai family but soon after adopted by the Ōtagaki family, from the age of seven to sixteen Rengetsu was a lady in waiting at Kameoka castle where she was trained in the arts and courtly graces. Due to her rumored great beauty, she soon married but after the death of her hu...

DESCRIPTION: A lovely white jade toggle (or pendant) with scattered light brown to grayish inclusions, strung with an orange amber bead on a cord. This toggle dates from the Qing Dynasty and is in very good condition; the jade surface is quite smooth to the touch and there are no chips to the jade or amber bead. DIMENSIONS: Jade toggle: 1 1/4" long (3.2 cm) x 1" wide (2.5 cm).

A set of three blue and white saucer plates, the back brown glazed, so called Batavia ware. Decoration of bamboo, peony and a rock. Yongzheng to early Qianlong, first part of the 18th century. Diameter "5½/ 13,5 cm. Condition: small repair to the border of one plate, all with hairlines.

Description:
A wood stand was well preserved.
It was in good mood with literati taste.

Date: Qing Dynasty, Late 19th Century.

Width: 45cm, Depth: 24.3cm.