A very rare and finely cast bronze image of the Daoist goddess “The Mysterious Lady of the Ninth Heaven” (chinese: Jiu Tian Xuan Nu). She is depicted standing on a stylised cloud and holds ritual implements in both hands, a sword in her right hand while the left hand holds a gourd. Remains of cold gilt. China, Ming, 16th century. H 22,5 cm. Condition: Very good, but sward blade broken off and of course with some loss to the cold gilt.

Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base.

Age: Burma, Ava Period, 15th Century
Size: Height 60 C.M. / Width 29 C.M.
Condition: Intact with original condition. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

PHALLUS WITH FACE

Wood carving. Showa period, 20th century, Japan. H 39 x 9 x 7cm (15.35 x 3.54 x 2.75in). Rare type hardly seen.


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Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base.

Age: Burma, Ava Period, 15th Century
Size: Height 67.5 C.M. / Width 37.8 C.M.
Condition: Intact with original condition. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

Straight out of a Miyazaki Hayao fantasy is this Future Fossil Series Koro incense burner by Watanabe Takuma which comes enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Bizen Koro Mirai Kaseki (future Fossil). It is 13 cm (5 inches diameter, 16.5 cm (6-1/2 inches) tall and in excellent condition, directly from the artist this summer.
Watanabe Takuma was born in Hyogo prefecture in 1968, and after graduating Kansai Daigaku University in 1991, began studying Bizen ware under Yamauchi Ats...

A beautifully turned bowl lacquered burnt orange-red over a black foot dating from the late 19th to early 20th century enclosed in an old kiri wood box titled Negoro-nuri Kashiki followed by a signature. The faintest brush strokes in perfect lines swirl around the outside, and cross the bowl inside. The bowl itself is also signed in red on the base. It is 18 cm (7 inches) diameter and in excellent condition.

Lovely Japanese Byobu Screen 6 panels with Spring Flowers.
The size of Screen: 148" L x 66" W (376 cm x 168 cm)
This Byobu is made finely and fine condition. Gold leaves and
Painting is very lovely. There is no place to be repaired.
It has the signature of artist name, Naofumi, but we do not
have profile information. Dating of screen from 1950’s.
Please note the screen was painted on gold leaf background
with watercolor paint which make tree leaves appear ...

Lovely Byobu Screen 6 panels with Autumn Flowers.
The size of Screen: 148" L x 66" W (376 cm x 168 cm)
This is Byobu was made finely and fine condition. Gold leaves and
Painting is very lovely. There is no place to be repaired.
It has the signature of artist name, Nofumi, but we do not
have profile information. Dating of screen from 1950’s.
Please note the screen was painted on gold leaf background
with watercolor paint which make tree leaves appear darke...

Miniature altar representing Hindu god Shiva and his wife Parvati, standing, and backed by a mandorla. Bronze, with strong abrasion due to age and fine patina. India, 17th/18th century. Height: 83 mm. Very good condition. Provenance: old Berlin collection.

Mask used for household protection against evil spirits, with an unusual elongated form. Wood, age patina. Nepal, Gurung ethnic group, first half of 20th century. Height: 32.8 cm. Mounted on a custom stand. Some abrasion, otherwise very good condition.

A large-sized sculpture in patinated bronze depicting a study of a roaring lion. The lion’s gaping jaws display its sharp teeth, while the finely sculpted whiskers protrude in relief. The bronze patina gives the sculpture a rich and deep tone, while the metal’s luster enhances the shapes and contours of the artwork. This combination of patina and shine serves to accentuate the expressiveness and power of the roaring lion. Signed Atsuyoshi 厚義 Maruki Company 丸喜社 under the be...

Hanten work wear (noragi( made of hemp, both warps and wefts are hand-plied. Sleeves are tsutsusode (tubular shape). In excellent condition except for a mending (5mm) The first half of the 20th century. 120cm x 61cm

A carpet made of recycled washi fragments which were daifukucho (merchant's record book) or letters, and kakishibu (persimmon tannin) painted for strength and waterproof. It was generally put over tatami mats protecting them from sun beam or dust. It has letters "Kanei 6 (1853)", very late Edo period. It has rips, holes and moth bites. 204cm x 192cm

A sage, strikes a forever pose as he stares into the distance, robes billowing in the wind, contemplating the troubles of lesser beings, a fan clutched behind. This is a beautiful bronze sculpture dating from early 20th century Japan paying homage to the literati and Confucian traditions which formed the basis of Japanese ideology at the time. It is signed Kiyoshi with an engraved signature on the hem of his robes. The figure stands 39 cm (15-1/2 inches) tall and is in excellent condition. ...

A fabulous faceted Iga vessel by Atarashi Manabu enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The rough textured clay is colored by the flame, burnt red and charred gray to black, with a single bead of molten ash which crystalized into glass as it rolled around the shoulder out of the flames. This is a versatile vessel which offers differing scenes for every viewing angle. The vase is 23 cm (9 inches) tall, 16.5 x 13 cm (6-1/2 x 5 inches) and in excellent condition, directly from the artist this ...

A flip calendar with a tiny woodblock print of a torii gate and a litho of The Teahouse Jiji-ga-chaya at Meguro by Hiroshige.
Date: 1934
Overall size: 5.25 x 2.5 inches.
Christmas greeting on back.
Condition: Excellent.

Sakiori obi hand-woven of cotton strips recycled from old cloth as wefts and hemp yarn as warps. Generally good condition for the age, but has some wear, thin parts. The first half of the 20th century. 12cm x 2m40cm

Incense burner carved in turquoise, relief decoration of stylized dragons. The handles are in the shape of the heads of Buddhist lions. The cover is surmounted by a socket which is fixed by a screw cut in the stone. This censer is very elegant and of beautiful proportions, the sculptures are well executed. The stone has many defects (which are natural mineral inclusions) which did not put off the sculptor, it even seems that this stained effect was aesthetically sought. This kind of very stained...