The inside of the bowl is painted with cherry tree boughs laden with blossoms—done in a dazzling underglaze blue-and-white porcelain distinctive of Imari-wares. Below, the trunks of the trees can be seen grounded in a grassy field resting on an abstract ring of karakusa (arabesque). The center of the bowl displays a fashioned wreath of cherry blossoms strung together with field grasses. The outside of the bowl shows darkly pigmented cherry blossoms and berries running around the circumference ...

A nice assortment of ten rare Chinese metal charms. Size: See last photo

With short neck and ovoid body, this beautiful Japanese copper ‘do-chu' vase is marked 'Hisayoshi' on the side. The brilliant rich color of this type of ware is achieved by adding smoked straw during firing and often deepens over time. This stained metal canvas makes the perfect backdrop for the decorative cherry blossoms and single dazzling chrysanthemum depicted in fine detail on the front of the vase.

Produced in Hiroshima by Ito Hisayoshi, this type of do-chu (metal craft—li...

Very beautifully sculpted in the mass of bamboo, the decoration in gold lacquer and polychrome represents 2 Tengu (Japanese legendary creature or demon) under a pine pointing with a finger a vajra (ritual Hindu and Buddhist object, representation of the lightning and the indestructibility...). On the other side a decor of butterflies fluttering over a box in gold lacquer and a lance with at their feet are flowers in polychrome. The whole is very finely carved. Origin: Japan. Period: Meiji (1868-...

Width approximately 14.2 cm (across the handles). A hair line at the base. In good condition.

Width approximately 13.6 cm (across the masks). In good condition.

Diameter approximately 9.2 cm. Height approximately 8.8 cm. In good condition.

Qing Dynasty blue and white tea cup with warmer lid estimated to be from period 1880-1890.

Width approximately 13.5 cm (across the handles). Polished. In good condition.

A Tibetan silver and mother of pearl conch formed as a central Buddhistic portrait. It is unusual in its style and is a beautifully embossed and attractive item. Age: 19 C. size: 10 cm x 9 cm. condition: very good indeed, no restoration, a slight abrasion to the edge of the pearl shell

Japanese kanto style Kannon Biraki double-stacking personal clothing chest (isho-dansu). Often referred to as a "wedding chest," this tansu would have been used to store a bride's formal wedding kimono. Hinged doors on the upper section open to reveal four drawers. The layout of the drawers is characteristic of the earliest form of kanto style chests. The doors exhibit the traditional configuration of five iron hinges and iron strapping surrounding a round foliate lockplate at the center. W...

Large Japanese Meiji period kuruma (wheeled) tansu configured with seven drawers and a locking bar. The top drawer has embossed rectangular iron hardware in the form of a peacock. Warabite handles. 19th century. 47 3/4" long x 19 1/4" deep x 44 1/2" high. Very solid and in good, sturdy overall condition. The wheels are a bit stiff, but functional, and the original finish has only minor wear. There is a short cigarette burn on the edge of the top. From the Tucson, Arizona collection of a W...

Japanese Meiji period Sendai style zelkova (keyaki) wood single-section tansu with characteristic rectangular carved lockplate on the upper drawer, Mokko-style (melon) drawer handles, and hinged door on the right side opening to two drawers. Two side carrying handles. Late 19th century (circa 1880). 46 3/4” wide x 18” deep x 34 1/2” high. Very good overall condition with typical wear, some separations in the wood, and shrinkage to the drawers. From the collection of a 90-year-old Japa...

Up for sale is a pair of antique Chinese silk civil rank badges - To be worn on the front and back of a surcoat, from late 1800's, executed in KESI /Kossu weaving technique, each has a bear standing on pride rock, bats, peonies, seawaves, sun disc, cloud patterns, buddhist / Taolist auspicious symbols against a brown silk ground; Backed with light blue silk lining. Measurements : Approx. 11-1/2" x 11-1/2" each, it is in very good condition, minor separation along the left and right borders & res...

Diameter approximately 32 cm. Soft frits at the inner and outer rim. There are no hairline, chip, crack or repair. More pictures are available. In good condition.

Height approximately 20 cm. In good condition.

Up for sale is a single Chinese robe's sleeve band, very intricate embroidery executed in Pekinese stitch, very find & intricate. Measurements : Approx 7 in x 42 in overall, 3-1/4" x 19" Embroidered area. Excellent condition, vibrant colors.

A Two Very Rare/Fine Korean Silver with Bamboo Head Enameled Hairpine-19th C.: Korea, Joseon period, 19th century, with good silvery black patina. They’re very rare enameled silver hairpins for imperial court ladies for court traditional ceremonial events, a long silver bar ended with bamboo stump and leaves painted in polychrome enamels, green and blue. They’re in good condition but a few enamels off, otherwise very good condition with old silvery patina, they measure 12.5” a...