Chinese Republic period Yixing stoneware tripod censer with compressed globular form body and upright handles on two sides decorated in relief around the circumference with two four-clawed dragons chasing a pearl encircled with circular form shou characters. A pair of bats chasing a similar flaming pearl is on the back. A ruyi border encircles the top shoulder below an upright neck. The three cabriole legs extend from animal head masks. A square four-character incised mark reading “Fan Fu Chou...

Living National Treasure Fujiwara Kei (1899-1983) Bizen ware Hidasuki Chawan for Tea Ceremony.
The mark of the potter is carved on the bottom.

Hidasuki or fire sleeve-cording technique results when the ceramic items are wrapped in rice straw and then it burns in the kiln with beautiful red markings left on the surface.

Kei Fujiwara has become the second Bizen Living National Treasure in 1970.

Bizen pottery was originally produced in Imbe village of Bizen pro...

Rubbing taken from a Han Dynasty tomb vault wall depicting an elegant royal mounted entourage being greeted by courtiers. Excellent detail, horizontally mounted as a scroll with textured silk border. The calligraphy translates “Outstanding old scene” signed Zhao Jianchang. L: 197cm/76in x H: 58cm/23in, with mounting-L: 243cm/95in and W: 68cm/27in.

Chinese Tang Dynasty Glazed Stoneware Tray & Wine Cup Set

This high-fired sturdy dish with eight accompanying cups was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). The finely-crackled and thin pale straw-coloured glaze was used sparingly, covering only the inner and outer edges of the dish, as well as the inner and upper outer surfaces of the cups. The glaze is so thin that in places on both the dish and the cups it has degraded and flaked from the surface. The cups are not uniform in size a...

Here is a masterpiece by Wakao Toshisada, one of the great artists of the post-war era who helped to revive the Shino tradition (now one of the most popular Japanese forms) from extinction. An early masterpiece by the artist showing his abilities from inception, this bowl was selected for the cover of the exhibition invitation card in 1973 (card included). It is 14 cm (5-1/2 inches) diameter, 9 cm (3-1/2 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Wakao Toshisada was born in Tajimi, Gifu ...

Han Dynasty Bronze Garlic Head Vase

It is 15.7 inches (40 cm) tall by 8.5 inches (21.5 cm) wide. It is 2172 gram.

It has rubbing of patina, rust, pitting holes, dents, oxidation, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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19th Century Chinese Crackle Green Glazed Monochrome Porcelain Vase

It is 7.8 inches (20 cm) tall by 3.9 inches (10 cm) wide. It is 1.3 Lb.

It has skip glaze, crazing , dark spots, uneven base, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1950's Chinese Enamel Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl with Flower

It is 1.7 inches (4.5 cm) tall by 7.8 inches (20 cm) wide. It is 1.4 Lb.

It has rubbing of paint, dark spots and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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17th Century Chinese Blanc De Chine Dehua Kwan Yin Buddha with Boy & Girl

It is 5.3 inches (13.6 cm) tall by 3.1 inches (8 cm) wide. It is 0.5 Lb.

It has firing dark spots, glaze cracks, excess clay and chips at the vase and bottom (as seen in the photos).

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19th Century Chinese Ruby Red Peking Glass Snuff Bottle

It is 2 inches (5.2 cm) tall without stand by 1.4 inches (3.5 cm) wide. It is 46.3 gram.

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

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1900's Chinese Export Vietnamese Market Bleu de Hue Fu Dog Lion Charger Marked "锦堂发记"

It is 2 inches (5.1 cm) tall by 18.3 inches (46.6 cm) long and 12.6 inches (32 cm) wide. It is 6.1 Lb.

It has dark spots, mild skip glazes, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Old (1930's) Japanese Bronze Mixed Metal Inlaid Vase Marked Nogawa

It is 9.4 inches (24 cm) tall by 2 inches (5.3 cm) wide. It is 1.8 Lb.

It is tarnished and has rust, loss of gilding, cut marks, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Chinese green glazed pottery vase.

Lead glaze with copper is the main colorant used in Han period to produce green glaze. Greenware became popular during the Eastern Han period.

Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220
Size: Height 12.2 - 14 C.M. / Width 11 - 12 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
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An antique Japanese scholar's table made of Kokutan (Ebony) and Bamboo. Beautiful original Urushi lacquer finish and constructed using Japanese joinery for strength and durability. Beaded Ebony contains the Bamboo that decorates the stand and leg structure creating an elegant refined presentation. The stand has beautiful negative cutouts on the apron front and back. Used on a Tatami floor for writing and calligraphy.

Age: Meiji Period (1890-1900)

Dimensions: 23 3/4" Wide by 11 ...

An antique Japanese Taiko drum and stand made of Keyaki (Zelkova), leather and hand forged iron hardware. The leather on both sides is decorated with the Mitsudomoe (Tomoe) symbol represented in Shinto shrines dedicated to Hachiman, the God of war and archery. The image displays natural wear from years of practicing and performances. The Keyaki stand was made using Japanese joinery and separates in two parts.

Age: Taisho Period (1912-1920)

Dimensions: 15 3/4" Long by 27" High by ...

An antique Japanese Kadai (display stand for Ikebana and Tea Ceremony) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) wood. Cut from the root trunk of the tree forming a solid top with few air pockets and a multi-leg base providing natural stability. Beautiful wood grain and natural art form.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 32 1/2" Wide by 6" High by 24" Deep

MAP OF RIVER

Edo period's hand drawing map capturing the certain area of Kitakami river in Iwate, Japan, approx. 42 x 31.5cm (16.53 x 12.40in). Washi Japanese paper, in creased and stained condition as is. The last two photos were shotten up through the natural light. Acrylic frame is not attached.


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A pair of Burmese wooden seated disciples, with inlay of colorful glass pieces on the borders of the robes.

Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Size: Height 26 - 27.5 C.M. / Width 21.6 - 23.2 C.M. / Length 24.7 - 25.4 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to their age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
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