A very unusual Meiji period Suzuri Bako with cherry blossoms in black on black outside, a crescent silver moon rising beyond crashing gold waves within. The box is so subtle outside, that until very close, and at the correct angle, it simply looks black. Then one sees the cherry blossoms covering the entire outside, in the slightest texture only. Inside the moon is a long crescent of inlayed silver rising like a sake cup waiting to be filled with Taka-maki-e waves spraying foam across its rega...

An authentic antique Tibetan belt pouch or purse from the 18th - 19th century. It is of museum-quality and made of silver, brass, iron, and leather. The front of the pouch is richly decorated with solid silver plaques that feature a foliage pattern and are studded with corals and turquoise. The top of the pouch has a brass suspension fitting cast in relief and is adorned in the center with a mask.

MEASUREMENTS: The front silver frame's overall length is 14.6 cm (5 3/4 in).

CONDITIO...

This is a Five Dynasties period with the incised flora pattern, in perfect/good condition , good ping sound when tapped with finger, no chip, crack or serious crazing lines, on smooth Mattish glaze surface. It measures 23.5cm in diameter by 6.5cm height n heavy potted

This celadon glaze alms bowl is from Northern Sung era or earlier, condition is good with ping sound when tapped, no crack line , chip or damage. 23.5cm by 6.5cm

Tsuchiya Koitsu
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Size: Mitsugiri-ban. 15.25 x 7.75 inches.
Date: 1930s.
Publisher: Doi Hangaten. Bears the Doi watermark.
Carver: Harada. Printer: Yokoi.
This seal combination indicates an early post-war edition.
Reference: Koitsu catalog no. TK-DH-074.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent. One clear piece of tape at top back margin.

Votive tablet amulet of Buddha in the earth touching position. Age: Early nineteenth century. Size: H. 6.8cm. W. 3cm. Condition:No repairs.

Attractive design, refined form, sensational glazing—this yuteki chawan by Morikazu Kimura would make a fine addition to any collection of Japanese contemporary ceramics.

Born in Kyoto in 1921, Morikazu Kimura took up the family tradition of potting from a very young age and spent much of his time researching and perfecting the Tenmoku style. In 1947 at the age of 26 he set up his own kiln in the exclusive potting district of Gojo-zaka and achieved much success. Later, in 1976, h...

19th Century Chinese Export Cross Straits Gilt Silver Belt Buckle

It is 2.8 inches (7.2 cm) in length by 4 inches (10.4 cm) wide. It is 77.7 gram.

It has manufacture casting imperfection at the ring, loss of gilding, tarnished silver, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Antique Chinese round porcelain box with colorful enamel dragon and phoenix on the lid with gilt accenting, smoke and flame motifs decorating the body, with enamel wave design at the foot. Guangzu mark on bottom. Size: 5" height, 9" width

Antique Chinese jadeite carving of two identical furry critters, possibly foxes, curled together in a yin yang fashion. The jadeite has parts that are a glowing lavender with muted green areas. The carving is pierced through and may be worn as a pendant. Size: 2" width, .75" thickness

Antique Chinese cloisonné round container with enamel floral and "Shou" designs. The top of the lid has a round, flat jade finial. The inside top and bottom of the container has a center lotus design with inlaid metal scrolling vine patterns upon light blue enamel. Republic Period (Circa 1912) Size: 7.5" height, 11" width

Chinese longquan celadon twin fish washer In perfect ondition without hairline, cracknor chip, from southern song dynasty era longquan kiln

A longquan jarlet from Song Dynasty era in good condition without cravk or chip or hairline , there is crazing of glaze

A chinese Northern Song Dynasty era jarlet in celadon crackle yue glaze in good condotion

The ewer handle and one of the lobe Repaired , heavy potted

This is Coat which Shugendo Gyojya of Edo wore. As for this, upper hemp is used. This is dyed in persimmon juice. And light brown is very rare and is very impressive. This has one hole of around 1cm on the part of the shoulder. The sumi dyed in Hangi has the part which soaked. However, They are not disturbing, and as a whole it is In very good condition.You can wear this item. Size 96cmx 128.5cm (37.7 "x 50.5")

The chips on the rim is restored

A rare late Tang to five dynasties era covered box in crackle golden glaze in good condition