A genuine Bronze OPIUM WEIGHT of MYSTICAL LION CHINTHE, 18/19th Century, Burma. Square base, with 9-rayed star marking on base. 32 gr. (2 tical). Size: 30 mm. height. Dark, naturally aged patina. Very good condition.

A rare 1 TICAL genuine Bronze OPIUM WEIGHT OF CHINTHE MYTICAL LION, 18th Century, Burma. Square Base. 16 gr. (1 tical). Size: 24 mm. height. Aged patina, ca. 1780

This is long Coat which Kagokaki wore for Edo period. This is dyed repeatedly many times by a beautiful natural indigo plant. It is an original act in this respect. Therefore an indigo plant is left densely. As for this which this is Katazome of most Tsutsugaki and some parts, and is produced, cotton spun by hand is thick. This cotton is typical cotton used in country side. For Edo period, much local cotton can watch the taste that is great Folky. As for this, the touch that is good in that is v...

A fine Antique Porcelain BENJARONG/BENCHARONG BOWL, specially made in China for the Siamese Court and Nobility. Late 18/19th Century. The inside is emerald green with flower decor and a center medallion, whereas the outside depicts 4 alternative Norasingh and Kinaree figures on a Famille Noire background. Size: 17.1 cm. diameter x 8.9 cm height (3 1/2" x 6 3/4". Good condition, with 1 firing hairline on top rim, hardly noticeable, except upon close inspection. Rare size and item!

This is Katazome kimono of Edo period. This is the Silk pongee that a face was spun by hand. The lining is cotton cloth. As for this, a pattern of Katazome is a design of a Japanese pampas grass and the ivy. The Japanese pampas grass pattern of Edo period is very rare. As for this, the material of the kimono is silk. The part of the collar is cotton of twill fabrics. It is unusual for two material to be used for the same kimono in the same Katazome pattern. As for this, basics are dyed with a na...

This is Chuya-Obi used for Edo period. In Chuya-Obi, one side is twill fabrics, and other aspects are black satin. As for this, the basics of twill fabrics are dyed with a natural indigo plant. And a thread dyed with other plant dye is interwoven. The black satin side has 2.3 places of split points. The twill fabrics side has some stains, but does not stand out. There is no damage on the plane of twill fabrics. Size 384cmx 32.5cm (151.8 "x 12.7")

It is the Katazome cotton cloth which this was made for Edo period and was dyed on the basis of a natural indigo plant. As for this, cotton is spun by hand and is slightly thick. This has three places of repair, but does not stand out. This does not have a stain. Size 117.5cm x 34cm (46.2 “ x 13.8 “)ek1

This was made for Edo period. And it is Katazome where a natural indigo plant, black, gray, rouge were used for. This is the Shipo- filler of the Amaryu- dragon and a deep red pattern of the lozenges. As for this, cotton is spun by hand and is slightly thick. As for this, a small hole is it in two places and a few stains, but does not stand out. There is not the damage. Size 156cm x 67.5cm (61.1 "x 26.5") ek2

This is Furosiki made in the Izumo district for Edo period. This is dyed in Katazome and Hikizome. This is dyed in natural indigo plant and Yamamomo. This has a stain such as the image in some points. And this has some small holes. This shows old form of Izumo Furosiki. As for this, cotton is spun by hand and is thick. Size 99cm x 95cm (38.9 "x 37.4")

This is thick linen Noren used in Shonai area for Edo period. This is dyed with a natural indigo plant densely. As for this, a brown line is cotton. This was used in a merchant's family of Shonai. This does not have a stain and damage. Size 148cm x 91cm (58.2 "x 35.8")

This is Sakai-Sarasa used for Edo period. Sarasa of a small pattern is rare. The warm feel does this. As for this, cotton is spun by hand and is thick. This does not have a stain and damage in a face. This has a few stains in the backside, but does not stand out. Size 93cm x 44cm (36.6 "x 17.3")

This is Sakai-Sarasa used for Edo period. Sarasa of a small pattern is rare. The warm feel does this. As for this, cotton is spun by hand and is thick. This does not have a stain and damage. Size 155cm x 33.5cm (61 "x 13.1")

This is Sakai-Sarasa used for Edo period. Sarasa of a small pattern is rare. The warm feel does this. As for this, cotton is spun by hand and is thick. There is the stain such as the image of the backside, but does not stand out. Size 80cm x 78cm (31.4 "x 13.3")

This is Shounai-Obi used in Shounai for Edo period. This is woven in cotton and Koyori. This is considerably thick. As for this, cotton is dyed with a natural indigo plant. This has slight gradation in a stripe. This has a bunch of beautiful cotton at the both ends. This has a few stains, but does not stand out. There is no damage. Size 350cm x 20.5cm (137.7 "x 8")

This is Shirushi-Hanten used in Kyoto for Edo period. This is dyed with a natural indigo plant. As for this, cotton is spun by hand. And this has good texture. As for this, a pattern is dyed in Tsutsugaki. This has the stain such as the image. There is no damage. Size 85cm x 136.5cm (33.4 "x 53.7")

Japanese Edo period woodblock print by Utagawa Toyokuni I (1769-1825) depicting the Kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjuro possibly portraying Yoshitsune wearing a kimono with a pattern of Karasu (crow) Tengu. The mythical half man half bird creatures who lived deep in the woods were masters of swordsmanship with whom Yoshitsune practiced sword fighting. The tsuba on both swords is in the form of the crest of the Ichikawa family. Beneath the signature is the kiwame censor seal (used prior to 1842) and...

This is Yogi of the great high quality of Edo period. As for this, the Kaiki- silk of the high quality is used. As for this, silk Katazome is used for the part of the shoulder. It is dyed with an indigo plant. And it is a cover for the shoulder regions. As for this, around four holes from 2cm to 3cm are seen in a Katazome part. The green Tumugi- silk thread is basting thread. In this Yogi, good-quality silk spun by hand is used. And it is very thin. Because it is dyed, as for this, dye of high ...

A Chinese celadon glazed 'dragon' dish, Qing Dynasty17/18th Century Height3cmWidth20cm