This is a large amulet with two holes for suspension and was most probably used as a chest piece (pectoral). The polish is so spectacularly well done that the piece feels as smooth as silk when held. The large central hole gently tapers on both sides. It measures a full 4" in length and is 2-1/2" in height. Roughly 1/8" thick. In color a varied green nephrite with a minimal residue of the polishing material remaining on the surface.

19th Century Chinese Jade Carved Plaque Wood Lacquer Fu Lion Dog Scholar Paper Weight

It is 3.3 inches (8.5 cm) tall by 2.95 inches (7.5 cm) wide. The jade plaque is 2.36 inches (6 cm) wide. It is 91.27 gram.

It has peeling of lacquer, missing a wood panel and surface wears and scratches. The jade has inclusions and surface wears (as seen in the photos).

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17th Century Chinese Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha

It is 6.3 inches (16 cm) tall by 4.1 inches (10.5 cm) wide. It is 1117 gram.

It has rubbing gilding, pitting, cut marks, oxidation, re-solder at the arm, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1940's Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Shou Xing God of Longevity

It is 16 inches ( 40.6 cm) tall by 6.4 inches (16.3 cm) wide. It is 6.4 Lb.

It has dark spots, minor rubbing of paint, stains and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1900's Chinese Export Cross Straits Gilt Sterling Silver Agate Carnelian Box Marked

It is 2.75 inches (7 cm) tall by 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide. It is 784 gram.

It has rubbing of gilding, tarnished silver, small dings at the lid's rim, slightly bent rims, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A set of five richly colored elongated plates by Shigemori Yoko enclosed in a signed wooden box titled simply Nagazara. Each uniquely decorated dish is bursting with joy, what a pleasure to wake up to breakfast served on one of these. Each is roughly 32.5 x 10.5 cm (13 x 4 inches) and all are in excellent condition. The box is annotated by her nephew.
Shigemori Yoko (1953-2021) was born in Kagoshima. Yoko came to Kyoto where she initially studied painting at the Kyoto Tankidai Art Coll...

Very fine old skirt from a Northern Chin ethnic group, Myanmar. The indigo dyed upper panel is woven with very soft handspun local cotton while lower embroidered panel is all silk. Please note enlargements to see the delicacy of the work. Circa: early to mid 20th century. Good condition. L: 138cm/54in and W: 80cm/31.5in. Free shipping.

Kawase Hasui
Ikegami Honmonji (Honmon Temple, Ikegami)
Date: 1931.
Size: Oban. Approximately 15 x 10.125 inches.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Watanabe round 6mm seal, indicating a lifetime edition printed 1946-57.
Signed and sealed within the image.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Reference: Hotei #245.
Condition: Adhesive residue at back visible only slightly in the tops of the trees.
Note: One of Hasui's most loved snow scenes.

Sculpture in white steatite representing a mountain landscape with forests dotted with pavilions. The sculpture is of high quality, the artist has made no mistakes, the volumes are perfect, the drawings harmonious and the whole exudes a feeling of quiet calm . It is rare to find soapstone of this quality, usually sculptures in this material are technically mediocre and without artistic interest. We could think of an illustrious destination but there is no signature. Qing period, early 19th cent...

The size of Hakata Doll: 5 7/8" H (w/stand) x 5" W x 2 1/2" D,
Stand size: 4 5/8" x 3 3/8" x 3/8"
This is lovely Japanese Hakata Doll in the form of Sumo Tori(wrestler).
He is Yokozuna, Grand Champion. Very cute.
It came with stand. It has a seal of Hakata Doll Union.Association.
The condition of Sumo Tori is excellent at seen in photos.
Dating from 1980's, it has been stored away.

Hakata Dolls, A Hakata doll (Hakata ningyo) is a traditional Japanese clay doll,...

The size of Matsuri: 5 1/2" High x 6" Wide x 4 1/2" Deep.
This is fine Japanese Hatata Doll, Title: Matsuri, Festival
Doll was made handsomely with Tenugui on his head, wearing Happi coat
as well as Matsuri outfit. There is lantern written Yamagasa writing.on it.
Dating from 1980's. It has been stored away. Excellent Condition.
This is one of best form Hakata Doll.
Brrilliant colors.

A Hakata doll (Hakata ningyo) is a traditional Japanese clay doll, originally
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A Back-pack bag made of hemp which was used by a mountain worker. In excellent condition. The second half of the 20th century. W:33cm, H:36cm

This is a long textile with attractive Japanese antique boro indigo fading cotton. In the old days, it was a baby carrier.No damage. Size:Length:302cm / 118.89inch Width:: 33cm / 12.9inch

This is a Japanese antique Charming pattern kasuri ikat cotton child kimono. There is a light stain on the lining, but it is not noticeable. No damage, very good condition. It's for the cold winter, so there's thin cotton inside. Size:Length:74cm /29.1inch Cuff to cuff, across the back: 66cm / 25.9inch

A beautiful example of Shigaraki pottery—the result of techniques perfected over centuries by dedicated artisans residing in the provinces east of Kyoto. This piece achieves a kind of asymmetrical balance of both form and color, displaying classic Shigaraki markings of emerald green, red ochre, and pale ash.

The Shigaraki kilns in Shiga prefecture have been an active pottery centre since the Kamakura period (1185–1333) and continue to produce pottery up to the present day. Like...

Set of 8 panels carved in a beautiful hardwood probably rosewood. They are very finely openworked with stylized dragons moving in scrolls. In the center a bone inlay. The cutouts as well as the details are very skilfully executed. Probably pieces of furniture. Probably china but perhaps vietnam. The largest panel measures 215mm. Bone inlays are missing.

A vibrant image of a gourd filled with colorful sages at play by Shigemori Yoko. The surrounding black ink is like a Zen painting, immediate and spontaneous; struck out in quick dramatic strokes. By comparison the dynamic figures contained within appear to be painted in light, leisurely strokes with daps of soft color. This is one of several ink and colored sketches we received from her estate and had mounted as scrolls. They play games, practice calligraphy, enjoy tea and conversation, one ...

Vase in the shape of a fish. Iron inlaid with gold and silver. Turquoise stone detail and red eye, either glass or ruby. On the reverse, a tie was soldered to the pewter later to be able to suspend it and thus make it a wall vase. But it seems to me that the object was simply made to be placed on a table. The silver inlays are very numerous, but oxidized in black, they have become almost invisible, however they are clearly distinguishable on the enlargements. It would be easy to lighten them by ...