Netsuké in wood by Kokeï A rabbit with its small forming netsuké carved in cherry wood by Kokei. There is no the two hole, the himotoshi is naturally formed by a leg. Unlike most netsuké bearing Kokei's signature which are fakes or plagiarisms, this one is from the artist, indeed the quality is excellent. Everything is good, the volumes, the precision of the carving, the expression of the animals and the feeling of life. The signature is under a back tab. Japan early 19th century. Large: 4...

Traditionnal shadow puppet of a man with complete original costume and hands, headdress with moving elements, 32 cms. Sha'anxi

Puppet of a Mandarin. Beautiful costume ( dragoon), part of headdress mobile ,
Old native repairs with metal at the left leg, some old leather's ties (see pix), Sha'anxi. 19th C. 31 cms

19th Century Chinese Bronze Censer Elephant Ears and Feet

It is 8.3 inches (21 cm) tall by 5.7 inches (14.5 cm) by wide. It is 1769 gram.

It is tarnished and has rust, oxidation, pitting, bent at the rim, finial is detached, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1930's Japanese Satsuma Earthenware Bowl with Geisha & Flower Marked

It is 3 inches (7.6 cm) tall by 6.2 inches (15.75 cm) wide. It is 1.1 lb.

It has minor rubbing of gold and paint and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Carved Ethnic Minorities Vase with Figurine

It is 9 inches (23 cm) tall by 4.9 inches (12.5 cm) wide. It is 1.4 lb.

It has flea bite chips and surface wear and scratches (as seen in the photos)

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A rare early vessel decorated with graphic floral designs by Kondo Takahiro enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Sometsuke Mentori Mizusashi. It is 14.5 cm (6 inches) diameter, 18 cm (7 inches) tall and in excellent condition. It could hold a very interesting conversation about lineage and inheritance with the mist series chawan by the same artist recently sold.
Kondo Takahiro (b. 1958) was born the grandson of Living National Treasure Kondo Yuzo. However, he graduated Hose...

燭台 / LOTUS AND TURTLE

Wood carving hanging candle holder with such unique and rare combined design of lotus and turtle, mid-20th century, Korea, approx. H 32 x W 6.5 x D 9.5cm (12.59 x 2.55 x 3.74in). Expected aged deterioration as is. Candle used in the photo is not attached.


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Very unusual Late Meiji Period C.1900 cypress wood 'Kannon' bodhisattva. Great condition. Ask for shipping quote from CA warehouse.

Inrō with four boxes in black and gold lacquer, representing characters and a pavilion in a snowy landscape.

Small boxes formed of compartments that fit one on top of the other, inrō (印 籠) are traditional Japanese clothing items. Since the kimono had no pockets, everyday objects were carried in small boxes (sagemono) hung on the belt (obi). To prevent them from slipping, a netsuke, a small wooden or ivory figurine, was used to hold the cord of the inrō or o...

Inrô in gilded lacquer according to the takamaki-e, hiramaki-e and kirigane techniques, with five squares of a mountain lake landscape.

On the first side, there is a samurai on horseback, who is drinking from the stream. A servant accompanies him, his sword in hand. Next to the pine tree are the things they would have left behind. In the background, there is a series of nets at the edge of the bank, the mesh of which is made visible by the inlay of mother-...

This is a Japanese antique indigo dye Thick hemp katazome Stripes long Roll fabric handspun & natural indigo dye katazome.There is no stain.There is no damage and it is in very good condition. Size:Length:7m15cm(23.45ft) / Width: 34cm(13.3inch)

Original Acrylic Painting "CONVERGING ELEMENTS" by SWISS ARTIST Michael Maync, on stretched canvas. No reference. This painting depicts the very colourful, many varied elements of the Universe. Size: 100 cm x 70 cm.

This is a Japanese antique rare Cherry-colored plant dyeing hemp roll fabric of meiji era.It's a very beautiful and charming color. There are no stains. There are 3 small holes, but overall they are in very good condition.Size::length:10m 17cm / Width:34cm

It is japanese antique indigo dye ramie choma Stripes kimono of the original of the meiji era. It is in very good condition with no stains or damage. The fabric is durable and can be worn. Size:Length:140cm (55.1inch) / Cuff to cuff, across the back: 128cm ( 50.3inch)

A rare antique Japanese merchant chest (Choba Tansu). All original hand forged iron hardware including the Kakute style handles and the full moon lock plates. Entire exterior of the tansu is Keyaki (Zelkova) with drawer backs made of Kiri (Paulownia) woods. 16 total drawers for merchant storage of valuables. Each side has two sets of handles, one for long distance carrying and one for room placement. Original natural Urushi clear lacquer finish which boasts the beautiful grain pattern of th...

An antique Japanese Sakata Funa Tansu (ship captain's safe) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Kiri (Paulownia) woods. Large security door lifts out to reveal two large drawers where ship valuables were stored and kept safe from pirates and thieves. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Mokko style handles and the Pine and Bamboo incised lock plate.

Chinese antique porcelain vase with another vase inside. The inner vase spins allowing the decoration to be admired through the many round windows in the the wall of the outer vase. Decorated with famile verde glazed bands depicting landscapes, flora, figures and fish.

Age: Qing Dynasty (early 20th century)

Dimensions: 15" high x 8" wide