An antique Japanese Kyoto Mizuya Tansu (kitchen chest) made of Hinoki (Cypress), Kaki (Persimmon) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. Constructed using mortise and tenon Japanese joinery and inlaid solid Persimmon wood sliding door runners. Hand made bronze hardware with Warabite and Maru Warabite handles. Side ribs accentuate the exterior design and add strength and beauty in design for years of lasting enjoyment. The textured glass that is original to the piece hides a split level shelf display a...

An iconic Bizen sake set by legendary artist and Living National Treasure Kaneshige Toyo enclosed in the original signed wooden box dating from the pre-war era titled Inbe yaki Tokuri. The bottle is delicately rendered and features the play of colors and textures for which he would be known, with a dark gray rim, while the cup is thinly made in a warm orange tinge. Both bear his fundo stamp on the bottom. The bottle is 11 cm (roughy 4-1/2 inches) tall and both are in perfect condition, with an...

A prominent vessel in iconic silver and Mo-ai blue glaze by important Kyoto artist Morino Hiroaki (Taimei) enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The blue glaze is flat and matte, while the silver rises volcanic creating waves both visually and physically, expressed through texture, light and shadow. It is 25 x 14 x 17 cm (10 x 5-1/2 x 10-1/2 inches) and in perfect condition.
Morino Taimei was born in Kyoto in 1934, and was first accepted into the Nitten National Exhibition at a re...

An antique Japanese single section Kimono Tansu (chest) made entirely of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Hirute style handles. Front corner reinforcements on all drawer fronts with two side handles on each side for carrying this tansu from room to room. Constructed using thick straight dovetail joinery and hardened wood nails.

Age: Early Meiji Era (1868-1880)

Dimensions: 36 1/2" Wide by 37 3/8" High by 17 3/4" Deep

An antique Japanese Choba Tansu (marchant chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Kakute handles and incised Chrysanthemum lock plates. Unusual low size with two drawers side by side, a pair of sliding doors and a security hinged door behind which lie 3 small drawers and a secret hiding box. Side swivel handles through which a pole passed through allowing two persons to carry this chest from place to place. Constructed using straight dovetail...

A key figure in the Japanese folk craft movement of the 20th century, Fujita Kyohei is credited with helping to develop a thriving glass-working community within Japan. Best known for his “dream” or “Liuli” boxes—very colorful and skillfully crafted boxes that often incorporated gold and silver leaf into their designs. Here we see a piece that would likely have been crafted earlier in his career but that demonstrates his masterful technique even then. In 1972 Fujita, along ...

A small song dynasty dish engraved with the lotus design in white.


Dimension:
Diameter: 14cm / 5.5 inches
Height: 2cm / 0.6 inches


Condition Report:
Other than a small chip at 3 o'clock and some minor abrasion, it does not affect the appeal and aesthetic of the dish. Such dish are quite scare to come by.

An antique Japanese Kyoto Mizuya Tansu in 2 sections made of Hinoki (Cypress) and Keyaki (Zelkova) woods. All original bronze hardware including the Warabite handles. Upper section features 4 sliding doors, a lift-out door, 2 sliding doors behind which is a removable shelf and 4 drawers.

The lower section features 2 sliding doors behind which jars of water were kept for cooking. Side support slats provide strength to the Tansu as well as architectural design.

Age: Meiji Era (1...

An antique Japanese Gyosho Bako (street peddler's chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia). All original hand forged iron hardware. Hinged door opens to 5 inner drawers of varying sizes where special wares were stored. 4 upper rings were used in conjunction with rope to provide back pack support. Unusual back handle was used to assist in lifting the Tansu onto ones back.

Age: Edo Period (1750-1800)

Dimensions: 12" Wide by 25 3/4" High by 21 1/2" Deep

In Japan, famous for its generational potting families, only a handful have made it all the way through to the 14th generation—the Nakazato line being one of them with over 400 years of history. Handcrafted by the current 14th potter in the renowned Karatsu tradition, this piece displays subtle, earthy tones and organic textures reminiscent of nature. Blending elements seamlessly, a canvas is created that complements the beauty of the floral elements in glossy contrast across the s...

Fine Large Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Horse & Separate Saddle (with Oxford TL Test)

This fine and impressive pottery model of a horse was made during the early Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is "heavily-potted" and made from a buff-coloured pottery that has been cold-painted in a creamy-white pigment with small amounts of red pigment in places, such as within the nostrils. On its back is a large saddle, made separately, that can be removed. This is a strong horse giving an impressio...

Japanese antique Mishima ware hagi tea bowl with pink and gray glaze and wave pattern. The Chawan has an evaluation from TZ Shiota (#7) done in the 1930's when the family inherited the collection from their great grandfather.

Age: 19th century

Dimensions: 3 1/8" high x 5 3/4" wide

Provenance: From the personal collection of Frederic Cheever Torrey (1864-1935), partner of Vickery, Atkins & Torrey, interior design firm and art gallery founded in San Francisco in 18...

Attractive contemporary Painting, oil on canvas, framed, impressionist style, signed by artist Yuth Suripong (Thailand), excellent condition

Beautifully carved and gilt pair of QING Dynasty woodcarvings depicting Birds and Flowers from China, 19th Century, very minor wear due to age. Fine details, Size: H. 11.5" x W. 48" x D. 3.5" (29 cm. x 122 cm. x 9 cm.). Suitable as headboards! Price $ 2600 for the pair.

Burmese bronze Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base, with meditative facial expression, emphasized by the half-closed eyes which look downward, with original patina remaining in good condition.

Age: Burma, Shan period, 18th Century
Measurement: Height 27.1 C.M. / Width 14.8 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age including old wears). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details. <...

A large Chinese Elm Wood Altar Table/Console with nice detailed carvings, 19th Century. Good condition, size: L. 243 cm. x H. 104.5 cm x D. 34 cm. (95.5" x 41" x 13.5").

This is an extraordinarily beautiful antique snuff bottle of brownish glass, with a gorgeous scenery of mountains and trees with people riding horseback, which was hand-painted by the artist from the inside with a very small brush. Green agate topper. Size: 3.5" tall, 2.25" wide

Beautiful Chinese scholar's rock, a very pale yellow, almost white Taihu stone from the bottom of Lake Tai, Jiangsu Province, China, stands on wooden base, very pleasing and captivating form. Size: 16 3/4" high including stand