Chinese late Qing dynasty cylindrical form brush pot with a nice wood grain and slightly concave base. Estimated to date from the late 19th century. Measures 4 ¼”H by 2 ½” diameter. Very good overall condition. From the private collection of American expatriates who lived in Hong Kong in the 1970s and 1980s.
A Meiji period painting of Chrysanthemum and other flowers growing about a massive garden stone on sheer gold recently remounted. The leaves float, almost transparent, over the golden winds, lending the screen an ethereal quality as if viewed in a dream. This screen has been completely rebuilt on a newly made frame using genuine antique silk for the border cloth; pale silk on the inside with darker green in a wide band without. It measures 57 inches by 8 feet (145 x 244 cm) and is backed in d... Click for details
This is one of the most unusual pieces we have ever had in our collection. It was purchased from a dealer here in the US who later moved to Indonesia. The piece is a single piece of a rather hard wood (hard to scratch with a razor). On the upper surface is a very intricate set of hand carved characters arranged in nine vertical columns. A thin border of Greek key designs and a stylized floral border at the top surround these columns of characters. ... Click for details
Edo period Kimono hang from a lacquered frame on this gorgeous two panel silver screen dating from the turn of the 19th century. Dyed on the shoulder of the Chirimen silk lavender mans kimono is the Mitsuba-Aoi, official crest of the Tokugawa Shognate indicating the original kimono was property of the family which ruled Japan for 250 years. Below is chrysanthemum flowers (symbols of Imperial Power) embroidered over patterned Rinzu Satin. The other is completely embroidered with flower carts o... Click for details
A tall Art Deco vase by Nakajima Yasumi in his quintessential dark mottled surface. The vase is 12 inches (30 cm) tall with no dents or scratches. The surface is slightly rough with a distinct orange peel texture. There is no box. Nakajima Nakajima Toyoji, (d. 1950) first came to notice in 1908, receiving an award at the Senkatsu Kinen Exhibition. He was a consistent exhibitor with the Teiten-Nitten national exhibitions, He was also quite active abroad, being prized at the 1931 Belgian Expos... Click for details
Normally we don't carry items of this nature, but wow! look at the detail of this massive soapstone carving, just gorgeous. The flora's are very delicately carved to meticulous detail, and the attention paid to it is amazing. Obviously this rare soapstone carving was well cared for and was a china cabinet keepsake, as there is no perceivable damage to be found on this 19th century rarity. There are two holes towards the back for hanging, if desired. Size is 11.5" high x 6" wide.
Mottled reds intermingle on the confines of this simply formed Art Deco bronze vase by Japanese Artist Nakamura Giichi (Yoshikazu) enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The vase is 8-1/2 inches (21.5 cm) tall and in excellent condition. Works by Giichi were often displayed at the Bunten, Teiten and Nitten National Exhibitions and he was a well respected member of the Japanese Crafts Association.
Unique as it is rare, this lacquered Japanese cigarette case is a choice example of the excellent workmanship that the Japanese are noted for. Beautifully rendered is a soft cover book that appears to have been tossed to the floor, its pages exposed, reveals an inscription of calligraphy telling a story. It has been meticulously wrought and superimposed to high relief, a difficult process even by modern standards. Silver foil with gold accents adorn the subject; this beauty can be yet used for... Click for details
This is a charming Yixing teapot molded in the shape of an ear of corn atop which a small mouse is busily eating his way into the corn. The piece is in excellent condition with fine patina that leads us to believe that it probably dates to the late Qing dynasty, circa 1880s-1910. The piece measures 8 ½” long by 4” high by 3 ½” wide. The amount of detail on the piece – from the fur on the mouse to the finest details of the ear of corn make this an excellent addition to any teapot or Yixing collec... Click for details
