Nice Thai pottery votive plaque circa early Ayutthaya period. In the center is the Buddha with classic Bhumiparsa mudra, flanked by two pillars and Sukhothai style walking Buddhas. Good condition and guaranteed of the period. H: 6cm/2.4 and W: 5.1cm/2in. Free shipping.

Strap made of a piece of thick leather, and cast silver and brass ornaments with turquoise.
Beautiful typical Sino-Tibetan craftsmanship including the face and hands of Kirtimukha ("face of glory").
This kind of strap was mainly used to attach a big knife.
This belt strap has obviously been repaired and remade (see pix). The turquoise have been replaced by an other old one; the silver and brass pieces are at least 19th C. L w leather : 23 cms, L of silver pieces : 8 cms.T...

Unusual pottery bowl with hand molded snake handle. I cannot find any pieces similar in style to this although the reddish clay and heavy potting are reminiscent of Hongshan pottery. This came out of China and has a good petrichor and water absorption on the base, very old- at least 2000 to 3000 years old but probably older. W: 14cm/5.5in and H: 12cm/4.7in.

Old pair of Chinese toggles in the shape of a button made of deer’s antler.
Deer symbolises longevity, high rank and immortality. D : 4,5 cms TCT 174 (see Bibliography)

BECKONING CAT AND BEGGING CAT

Ceramic. Showa period, 20th century, Japan. Larger: H 12.5 x 7 x 7cm (4.92 x 2.75 x 2.75in)


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KOKDU, Escorts of The Dead

Traditional Korean wooden funerary figures called ‘Kokdu’, late 20th century, approx. H 19 x 8.5 x 4.5cm (7.48 x 3.34 x 1.77in), H 19 x 9.5 x 9.5cm (7.48 x 3.74 x 3.74in), H 19 x 11 x 3.5cm (7.48 x 4.33 x 1.37in). Accompanied with such dolls with heartwarming faces, because don't make the dead men feel alon. Darkened overall and some damage and peelings due to aging as is. (ref. https://londonkoreanlinks.net/2012/07/07/korean-fune...

47 piece Burmese Mizoran necklace. 45 cm strung. Made up from a mixture of materials which show different fluorescence under UV light including some amber. Undated, estimated to be 20th century or earlier. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.

​Diameter approximately 14 cm. There are some soft chips at the rim. Flat color. Fair shape. More pictures are available.

18th century French engraving depicting Chinese palaces in a mountainous landscape. The scene is treated in the Chinese style and it is very likely that the draftsman was Chinese, however, the engraving is French and dates from the 18th century. Many details, beautiful print. No restaured Size about 40x60cm..

18th century French engraving depicting Chinese palaces in a mountainous landscape. The scene is treated in the Chinese style and it is very likely that the draftsman was Chinese, however, the engraving is French and dates from the 18th century. Many details, beautiful print. No restaured. Size about 40-60cm

Wonderful pair of horse prints by Japanese artist Urushibara Mokuchu 1888-1953). These Zen style horses are beautifully designed and printed with calligraphic line work similar to traditional sumi ink paintings. A classic Japanese subject rendered in bold black, crisp white, and soft tones of grey. Pencil signatures at lower right, red seal on both. Undated, estimated to be circa 1940's. Both under glass in period frames

BOOK OF MISCHIEVOUS KIDS

Old Japanese concertina miniature book with 22 various scenes of mischievous little children. Offset printing. Early Showa period, 20th century. 8.5 x 6.5 x 2.5cm (3.34 x 2.55 x 0.98in). Aged deterioration as is as seen.


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A Chinese export plate from the first part of the 18th century, Yongzheng or early Qianlong. Decoration in Famille rose enamels of a large peony in bloom with an orange ribbon and some other scattered flowers, all surrounded by a thin diaper border in matte turquoise. The whole plate with a light greenish tint to the glaze. Brown-glazed rim. Diameter: / 22.8 cm. Condition: a few small spots of glaze wear to the well, otherwise fine.

Pale crystalized ash covers this igneous form by important artist Atarashi Kanji enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Iga Guinomi. It is 6.6-7 cm (2-1/2 inches) diameter, 5.5 cm tall and in excellent condition, directly from the artist. I highly recommend this with the Tokkuri following.
Atarashi Kanji was born in Osaka in 1944, and graduated the Osaka College of Craft design. After 3 years in Kobe, and 4 in Kishiwada (Wakayama) he came to settle in Iga, where he was one of ...

This piece I feel goes very well with the Tokkuri just listed, a guinomi showcasing the soft tones of the Shigaraki clay with its inclusions and imperfections, a smattering of ash inside spilling like sake over the rim in green, white and gray. It is by Furutani Taketoshi and comes enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shizen-yu Guinomi. It is 6.5 cm (2-1/2 inches) diameter, 4.5 cm (just under 2 inches) tall and in excellent condition, directly from the artist.
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This exquisite teapot is a true masterpiece of Japanese craftsmanship from the Maji period. It is a handmade miniature Banko ceramic teapot, designed in the shape of a bag and adorned with intricate hand-enameled relief work. The flying cranes and delicate flowers depicted on the teapot are a testament to the skill and artistry of the maker. This antique piece is a rare find and a valuable addition to any collection.

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Height from the bottom to the top of the handle: 10 cm (3...

STILL LIFE

Old Japanese oil painting on canvas, with the painter’s signature of Yamada Kamesaburo. Early 20th century. 46 x 33.8 x 2 cm (18.11 x 13.30 x 0.78 in). In fine antique condition as is, with aesthetically matured paint-crackle as seen.


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HIDA HIDA

Ceramic work formed with paper coated with mad and burnt by me myself, Fumie Nishimura. ‘Hida Hida’ is a perticular Japanese onomatopoeia and would be somehow translated to “So frilled” in English. H 4 x W 10.5 x D 12cm (1.57 x 4.13 x 4.72in). Very delicate and fragile piece so that some parts will be chipped, though I'll try my best to pack it very carefully. (So, as long as you want to receive 100% complete actualy piece, please don't orde...