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

Age: Burma, Shan Period, 18th Century
Size: Height 41 C.M. / Width 19.2 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). 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.

This is a Japanese antique indigo dye cotton sakiori big thick apron textile.There is a very slight stain, but there is no damage.The indigo dyed sakiro is very beautiful. Size:length:60cm(23.6inch)Width：90㎝(35.4inch)

This is a indigo dye thick hemp katazome Plaid long Roll antique fabric. It is a handspun & natural indigo dye katazome. There is no stain.There is no damage and it is in very good condition. Size:Length:1143cm(37.49ft) / Width: 33cm(12.9inch)

This is a ,Japanese antique indigo dye thick hemp katazome . It is a handspun & natural indigo dye katazome. There is no stain.There is no damage and it is in very good condition. Size:Length:257cm(101.1inch) / Width: 35cm(12.9inch) . It is a handspun & natural indigo dye katazome.

This is a wonderful indigo dye cotton boro Noragi used in Aomori Prefecture during the Meiji period. (1868-1911) This item has been reinforced with Sashiko stitches many times over the years. Sasiko yarns change with the times. Boro Art's design was created over time with cotton cloth that was spliced many times. You can also enjoy the back side. Enjoy wearing it. Size:Length:85cm (33.4inch) Cuff to cuff, across the back: 142cm(55.9inch)

This is japanese antique idigo dye cotton boro long noragi Shonai sashikoused in the Shonai region of Yamagata Prefecture during the Meiji period. (1868-1911) The indigo dyeing on the back is also very charming. Thick hand-spun cotton cloth is layered and sewn with Sashiko stitching. 　 Enjoy wearing it. Size:Length:107cm (42.1inch) Cuff to cuff, across the back: 122cm(48inch)

Antique Japanese isho tansu (clothing chest) from the Sendai area. Made with keyaki (zelkova elm) wood front and sugi (cryptomeria) wood frame. The chest has four large drawers, two small drawers and a safe box (with key) which opens to two small interior drawers. The hardware is made of iron and features beautiful lock plates in the form of scrolling vines with a chrysanthemum mon in the center and warabite drawer pulls. Lacquer finish is a deep translucent red with black lacquer on the fro...

A rare antique Japanese choba biraki tansu (merchant's chest). Made of keyaki (zelkova elm) wood with burled wood on the front. The top portion of the chest has a large full-width drawer. On the right side is vertical row of four small drawers. Two hinged doors open to a shelf and two small interior drawers. And two medium sized drawers line the bottom of the chest. Hand forged iron hardware includes warabite handles, round lock plates and cross bracing on the doors.
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Antique Japanese set of 13 lotus leaves and blossoms. Carved of wood and lacquered gold. Made for a Buddhist temple altar, they symbolize the stages of the path toward enlightenment. This set is especially lavish with giant sized lotus leaves and towering lotus blossoms. They fit into a bronze vase.

Age: Early Meiji period (circa mid 1800's)

Dimensions: Total size: 57" high x 44" wide

Vintage Japanese wood carving of the face of Bodhidarma with his fly whisk. Also known as Daruma, the legendary intensity of the monk is expressed in his downturned mouth and heavy eye brows over wide eyes. A popular sign of good fortune for any business. Lacquered details in red, white and black.

Age: Showa period (early-mid 20th century)

Dimensions: 23 1/2" high x 19 1/2" wide x 2 3/4" deep

Antique Japanese small bronze vase with a round body and long neck. With a reddish finish and patina.

Age: Taisho Period (early 20th century)

Dimensions: 12 1/8" high x 3 1/2" wide

This is a LARGE, very seldom seen, Buddhist Temple Ceremonial (Taiko) Drum with Stand. Taiko means that the drum is beaten with a mallet or drumstick. According to Japanese history: the first use of taiko was as a battlefield instrument; used to intimidate and scare the enemy –a use to which drums have been put in many cultures. In addition to the martial aspect, taiko has been used in the most refined cultural settings as well. Taiko were definitely used in the opening celebrations of ...

Chinese Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Musician (Zither)

This fine pottery figure of a kneeling musician in the act of playing a stringed instrument, probably a zither or similar, was made during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220). It is quite "heavily-potted" and made from a fairly high-fired pottery that has been cold-painted in a thick white pigment on top of which are traces of red and black pigments used for highlighting the details of the clothing and facial features.

Interestingly, t...

Chinese Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Musician (Drummer)

This fine pottery figure of a kneeling musician in the act of playing a hand-held drum was made during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220). It is quite "heavily-potted" and made from a fairly high-fired pottery that has been cold-painted in a thick white pigment on top of which are traces of orange and black pigments used for highlighting the details of the clothing and facial features.

Height 17.5 cm. Condition really is very good. T...

Chinese Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Entertainer

This fine pottery figure of a kneeling entertainer (either a "listener" or someone who acts out stories) was made during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220). It is quite "heavily-potted" and made from a fairly high-fired pottery that has been cold-painted in a thick white pigment on top of which are traces of red and black pigments used for highlighting the details of the clothing and facial features.

Height 17 cm. Condition really is very g...

Tall Chinese Yuan Dynasty Cizhou Stoneware Jar / Bottle

This attractively-shaped stoneware jar, or bottle, was made during the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368) at one of the kilns in the north of China specialising in Cizhou wares. It is "heavily-potted" and has four loop handles around the shoulder. The body is coated in a white slip with the upper body decorated in underglaze iron-brown pigment on top of which is a transparent glaze. The lower body is coated in a brown glaze. The inner mouth ...

Burmese wood carving panel.

Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Size: Length 56.8 C.M. / Width 44.7 C.M. / Thickness 3.2 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). 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.

Cigarette holder that can be used as a card holder in steel inlaid with gold and silver. The technique used is that of damascene (nunome zogan) in the style of Komeï. Japanese work around 1900. On the front are represented in gold a temple and a pagoda dominating a lake landscape; on the back is Mount Fuji dominating a lake. In the foreground an amusing retail fishing boat, indeed a tiny bird is perched at the top of the mast, probably a cormorant which would confirm the function of the boat. E...