Chinese carved jadeite figure of a seated dog, carved of beautiful green jadeite with areas of brown, skillfully carved so that the brown is on his ears and nose resembles a dog's spots, 20th century. Size: 2 3/8" high.

Japanese silken kimono with bright shades of orange, goldenrod, and tan in a mist pattern, with triangular patterned silk panels and military style buttons in front. It is lined with pretty ivory silk with light pink grapes and grape leaves. Taisho period (1912-1925) Size: 35" h eight, 49.5" width

Japanese woven kimono in a beautiful shade of violet, lined with white cotton fabric. It has a vertical linear allover pattern in white thread. Taisho period (1912-1925) Size: 62.5" height, 47.75" width

Japanese Buddhist temple stand for a bell bowl with a beautiful red lacquer, black lacquer bottom, and gold lacquered accenting. Bell bowls (or singing bowls) are played by striking the rim with a padded mallet. The sound is used for relaxation and meditation. Meiji period (1867-1912) Size: 8.5" height, 9" width

Chinese/Japanese Red Coral Carved Flower Beaded Long Strand Necklace

It is 59 inches (150 cm) in circumference by 28.5 inches (72.5 cm) long. The largest coral bead is 0.54 inch (1.37 cm) in diameter and the smallest coral bead is 0.23 inch (0.60 cm) in diameter. It is 86.5 gram.

It has flea bite chips, inclusions, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

The last three photos were taken under sunlight.

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Japanese large print entitled "Fruit" by the artist Reika Iwami. She was born in 1927, graduated from the Tokyo Bunka Gakuin Art College. She studied the art of doll-carving and worked under the national treasure, Hori Ryūjo before becoming a print artist in 1954. This print exemplifies her use of large abstract shapes and a muted pallet. In this print, Iwami has used mica and an embossing technique. Signed in graphite, dated 1959. It is number 1 in a series of only 2. Size: 29 1...

Pair of Chinese Kesi Woven Silk Panel of Immortals with Fabric Brocade Border

Each panel is 46.6 inches (118.5 cm) long by 38 inches (96.5 cm) wide. The kesi is 21.2 inches (54 cm) long by 18.1 inches (46 cm) wide.

They are in good condition with no repairs or discoloration, except foxing, small stains, and a minor tear (as seen in the photos).

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Silk obi with a grey-green background and gold thread cherry blossoms in honeycomb patterns. It features several images of two cranes with crossed beaks and wingtips touching, one with green, navy and orange feather and the other with yellow and blue feathers beside the branch of a pine tree and bright red, orange, and white flowers. Taisho period (1912-1925) Size: 168" length, 12.75" width

Pair of Chinese Kesi Woven Silk Panel with Fabric Brocade Border

Each panel is 46.6 inches (118.5 cm) long by 38 inches (96.5 cm) wide. The kesi is 21.2 inches (54 cm) long by 18.1 inches (46 cm) wide.

They are in good condition with no repairs or discoloration, except foxing, small stains, and a minor tear (as seen in the photos).

Provenance: Bonhams and Butterfields auction

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Meiji (1868-1912) Period Japanese Gilt Bronze Model of a Pheasant on Wood Stand

It is 15 inches (38 cm) tall with stand, 10.75 inches (27 cm) without stand by 22 inches (56 cm) long by 8.25 inches (21 cm) wide. It is 11 lb.

It has rubbing of gold and has oxidation, cracks at the wood stand, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Original antique painting by artist "Old Tosa" of an early scene from the Japanese fable "Hachikatsugi Hime" or "The Princess with the Magic Bowl". The tale tells of a princess, daughter of a Samurai warrior, whose mother placed a wooden bowl upon her head before passing away. She could not remove the bowl and faced ridicule from the local children. She ran away from home and eventually found love and acceptance. This painting depicts an early scene in which the princess mourns the death of her ...

Original antique painting by artist "Old Tosa" of a late scene from the Japanese fable "Hachikatsugi Hime" or "The Princess with the Magic Bowl". The tale tells of a princess, daughter of a Samurai warrior, whose mother placed a wooden bowl upon her head before passing away. She could not remove the bowl and faced ridicule from the local children. She ran away from home and eventually found love and acceptance. This painting depicts a later scene in which the princess meets the prince and they f...

Large Chinese Flambe-Glaze Bottle Vase, Lat 18th Century or Early 19th Century

It is 12 inches (30.5 cm) tall by 7.7 inches (17.6 cm) wide. It is 7.1 Lb.

It has firing bubbles, glaze crazing, manufacture defects of pitting, chips at the base, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Original shin-hanga woodblock print titled "Sacred Grove" by artist Tōshi Yoshida (1911-1995). It is a nature scene showing a red temple with golden doors and roof, partially obscured by trees. The forest floor is mossy and only a small bit of the sky peeks through the treetops. The print is framed behind glass with a large wooden border. The photo shows reflection on the glass but the print is perfect. Size: (entire frame) 16" height, 12" width (print only) 9" height, 6.5" width

Beautiful calligraphy box made from precious Chinese zitan wood, with carved compartments for an inkstone and water dropper. Kanji markings on bottom of dropper, aged piece of wood also with kanji marks is included in this set. The inkwell still has old ink remnants. Gorgeous woodgrain with a lovely shine. Early 20th century Size: 1.5" height, 9.75" length, 6.5" width

19th century
Mid – late Qing dynasty
Porcelain with cobalt blue glaze
D: 37 cm, H: 5.6 cm
From a Long Island, NY area estate

A huge 19th century monochrome charger, glazed in cobalt blue of a intense hue. This piece is thickly potted and quite heavy.

Condition: great antique condition, with only minor flaws at the rim (fleabite chips and glaze fritting) [Please view all pictures carefully, as they are part of the condition report.]

Ca. 1700-1720, early 18th century
Kangxi period, Qing period
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
D: 21.2 cm
From a Dutch collection

A matching pair of Kangxi period blue and white plates, of a charming design featuring several well-known Kangxi patterns: prunus against crackled ice, the honeycomb diaper, and hibiscus (furong) floral scrolls. The base is marked with an interesting floral mark within double circles.

Condition: near perfect, with min...

Late 19th century
Guangxu period, Qing dynasty
Porcelain with overglaze enamels
H: 24.8 cm (vase 1), 23.9 cm (vase 2)
From a Denver, Colorado estate

A pair of late Qing reticulated square baluster vases, featuring the eight immortals rising against clouds and colored with famille noire enamels against unglazed porcelain biscuit.

Condition: both vases are drilled on the bottom, and one has a small shallow chip to the base. [Please view all pictures c...