A Rare Large Khmer Gray Stone Head Of Harihara, Pre Angkor 7th century The Splendid head of the iconic divinity, half Shiva and half Vishnu, Finely carved with incised almond-shaped eyes, broad nose and broad lips, thin mustache and elongated earlobes. His third eye and elaborated hair dress on the right side belong to Shiva while the left side of the head with hair arranged in a tall mitre. The piece is a splendid example of the powerful style of the art in the pre-Angkor period. Estimate Value...

The Iconic Khmer Horse Headed Divinity Figure, Standing with both arms broken, His head with almond-shaped eyes, stylized ears, wearing a conical-shaped headdress finely decorated and secured with a floral patterns decorated tiara. Wearing a short sampot secured with a belt, a double fish-tail falling in front. Estimate value: $12 000 = $15 000 Measurements: Height - 105 cm (41 In) , Width 33 cm (13 In) The piece is in Good condition (Please see Pictures O...

This is a rare and large, top quality Satsuma Jar or vase by Yabu Meizan. We are not sure because the top is both gilded and glazed on the inside edge. The beautiful Meiji era lid is not original to the piece. The gold detail and landscape painting are beautiful. It is stoutly potted and measures 9 inches tall by 8 1/2 inches wide. This piece is not signed but at one time it was signed by Yabu Meizan. The original signature has been covered up by an excellent restoration to a drill hole. The pri...

Extremely rare 3rd to 7th Century Kofun Period Haniwa clay sculpture of a Horse, completed with the most fabulous trappings, a fine saddle, etc. Presented on a lacquered stand. The horse is a very important figure in the Samurai society. This figure possibly may have been found near the village of Motomachi, close to the port of Konjō in Musashi Province, in present day Tokyo. Pieces like this are usually found in private collections or museums, and rarely come up for sale. Well p...

This is a Japanese antique Very rare tstsugaki indigo dye & yuzen dye jyofu big maku textile. It is a very rare item of multicolored Yuzen-colored linen with a mark made in 1824 in the Edo period. The good texture of this wonderful jōfu makes the best use of the good technique of Yuzen dyeing. This is a design of a cherry blossom viewing party, "shichifukujin" (7 gods) get together under cherry blossom trees and enjoy eating and drinking . shichifukujin is a very auspicious and traditi...

The finely carved Khmer Divinity Statue, wearing short sampot carved with parallel pleats and secured with a belt with double butterfly sash in front. His round face with delicately outlined lips and pendulous earlobes, his hair arranged in a conical chignon secured with a foliate tiara knotted in the back. A Splendid piece, finely carved with great character and displaying Glorious Angkor Wat Style at its best. The piece is 80 cm (31 1/2 In) height of the statue not including base in measu...

In remarkable original condition, the gold lacquer decor represents the culmination of techniques for using gold leaf, gyobu nashiji, kirikane, kinji for a decor that continues from the inside of the room. door to the other door in continuity on the drawers. Originally for storage of tea ceremony utensils or cosmetics as gifts from wealthy aristocrats. Original lacquered box with inscription. Meiji period late 19th century. Dimensions: L14,5 x 10 x H11,5 cm.

This is very rare Shibori Kimono produced in Akita Asamai area for Edo period. This is dyed with a natural indigo plant carefully. As for this, a pattern is Eba-gara. Three carps swim in the water like a brick. In the Hanada-colored ground, three bold carps and waterweeds with the force are expressed in indigo dyeing Shibori. This cotton is spun by hand. And it is a smooth good-quality texture item. The Eba-gara Shibori kimono was a great high-quality item ordered in particular for Nishimo...

Large rare Bronze statue of Quanyin (the Goddess of Mercy). She wears an ornate necklace and has a ball-like "Nyoi Jewel" in her right hand representing enlightenment . There is an image of Buddha beneath the veil on her head. In her left hand she is holding her ambrosia bottle (kalasa)representing "The Water of Compassion. She is sitting on a lotus base and at the back of the base is the stylized inscription of Xuande,1426 to 1435 AD. Size: H. 49cm. W. At the base 31cm. Condition: Nice Patina. ...

Antique Chinese branch coral carving of a beautiful maiden. She stands holding a vase with peonies. Her hair is pulled up into a high bun on which is perched a bird. Her robes flow around her and she stands on a rocky out cropping. The coral is perfectly balanced on an ornately carved hardwood base.

Age: Qing Dynasty (circa 1800's)

Dimensions: 13 1/4" high (total) x 7" wide

Beautiful antique pair of gilt copper repouse snow lions, nice patina and traces of paint especially on the faces, each lion is standing on hind legs and holding conch shells in upraised paws, wonderful detail, Himalayan, 18th/19th century Size of each: 13" high x 14 1/2" wide

Beautiful Chinese hardwood 3 piece set including two large horseshoe back arm chairs and a matching rectangular stand, carved with a pierced scrolling vine motif, the heavy golden hardwood has dramatic grain. Possibly Huanghuali hardwood Size of each chair: 39 1/2" high x 29 1/4" wide x 27" deep. Size of stand: 28 1/2" high x 15 3/4" long x 19 3/4" wide.

Antique Vietnamese bowl with goldenrod celadon crackle glaze. The outer rim has two sets of incised parallel lines. The inside center has five textured points in a star formation with thick pooled black glaze. The bottom half of the bowl has textured vertical striations with rich glaze pooling around the foot. Dates from Tran Dynasty 13th/14th century. From a private California collection. Size: 4" height, 6.5" width

Gorgeous Japanese lacquer box with allover gilt lacquer designs over black lacquer backgrounds with gold flakes. The front has two drawers with a crane flying beside a pine tree in lacquer. The top opens into two compartments with hinged lids decorated with a phoenix and a cherry tree. Panels of floral scenes with lucky motifs decorate the sides. Signed tomobako included. Dates from the Meiji period 1868-1912. Size: 6.25" H x 11" W x 10.5" D

Tibetan gilt bronze Buddhist deity figures, posed into a tantric Yab-yum ("Father / Mother") position is a common symbol in the Buddhist art in India, Button, Nepal, and Tibet. It represents the primordial union of wisdom and compassion, depicted as a male deity in sexual union with his female consort. Its also a reincarnation image of creation. The male deity figure wears an elaborate crown with inlay of diamonds and pointed finial. He holds in his hands a vajra (mean...

Ming Dynasty Chinese Bronze Quanyin composed of two sections, a Lotus petal base with a detailed rendered religious figure on top. Condition is generally excellent with small repairs to one finger. The base is not original to the figure but is of same period.

Provenance Zelig Collection

Dates from Ming Dynasty c1600
Size H 12.25" x W 10.5" x D 6.5"

Antique Japanese large temple bronze hibachi. Round form with handles on either side and standing on three low feet. Decorated with raised bands of archaic motifs including alternating chimera and kylin mythical creatures.

Age: Edo Period (1603-1867)

Dimensions: 12" high x 23 3/4" wide (9 1/4" high to top of rim)

This Antique Japanese Buddhist large temple bell set is a rare and exquisite piece of art that will add a touch of serenity to your home. The set comes complete with a stand, cushion, and striker, all made of Hinoki wood and finished in a beautiful red Urushi lacquer that has acquired a warm patina over its life. The stand features gold gilt accents that add to its elegance. The Tokugawa seal is repeated 35 times over the bell and stand, adding to its historical significance.

When struc...