Iron kozuka inlaid with a bronze or brass lobster.Details in silver. Simple but powerful good work. It reminds me of the Onin style tsuba. This kozuka seems to me very old 18 ° or before. Its simple appearance while being of good quality, its solidity makes me think that it was not made during the peaceful and sumptuous Edo period but before during the agitated war period of Muromachi. Dilmensions about 100x15 mm

Iron kozuka inlaid with a bronze or brass paddle wheel and waves.Details in silver. Simple but powerful good work. It reminds me of the Onin style tsuba. This kozuka seems to me very old 18 ° or before. Its simple appearance while being of good quality, its solidity makes me think that it was not made during the peaceful and sumptuous Edo period but before during the agitated war period of Muromachi. Dimensions about 100x15 mm

Antique Chinese large cast iron temple bell with scalloped bottom edge. Four square reserves with raised writing, roundels and rolling wave or mist design in band around the bottom of the bell. One of the square reserves reads, 乾隆四十七年　吉日造 "Made on an auspicious day in the 47th year of Qianlong"

Age: Qing Dynasty circa 1782

Dimensions: 17" high x 14 3/4" wide

This is Japanese katazome & shibori Child kimono in Edo period(1800-1868).A very auspicious design of pine, bamboo and plum, a blessing for children. There is neither stain nor damage. It is very fine quality and a beautiful child kimono. size:Length:90cm (35.4inch) / Cuff to cuff, across the back:89cm (35inch)

Raku-ware carries with it a very naturalistic aura; with its implements made of raw clay, its use of fire water and air to shape and harden these implements, and with its myriad processes that produce smooth glossy surfaces—like those often found in nature. In fact, if you look more deeply into Raku, you find that many of the shapes and motifs are inspired directly by nature.

Born the second son of Raku VII, Chônyû (1714 - 1770), Ryônyû took over the title of Kichizaemon (head...

Silver Nepal, Mohar Bhupatindra Malla, mohar circa 1696-1722CE. D: 28mm, 6grams. VG. Free shipping.

Silver Nepali mohar, from the reign of Prithvi Narayan Shah circa 1768-1775CE. VG. D: 29mm, 6 grams.

The size of Bowl: 5 7/8" Dia x 1 9/16" High. Great Japanese Porcelain Sometsuke, Blue and White bowl with boldly painted dragon face with clouds. The bowl from late mid to 18 th century. The color of underglaze is sort of darker blue. The condition of bowl is excellent, no chip, no crack and no hairline. Please note there is one spot of Kamahi (Original kiln flaw with two pieces stuck with completely glazed. One area on the top rim has some glazed uneven from kiln. This does not take away the be...

Unsorted ungraded lot of 14 Dutch East India copper VOC coins. The coins pictured are the coins you will get. See 2nd enlargement for scale. Free shipping

The size of Bowl: 5 7/8" Dia x 1 9/16" High. Great Japanese Porcelain Sometsuke, Blue and White bowl with boldly painted dragon face with clouds. The bowl from late mid to 18th century. The color of underglaze is sort of darker blue. The condition of bowl is excellent, no chip, no crack and no hairline from outside forces. However, there are Kamahi Hairlines (four lines) which caused in inside kiln when the temperature of air differentiated as removing the bowl in to the air which caused the Kan...

A Chinese Imari Spoon Tray. Decorated with floral sprays radiating from a central flowerhead. Kangxi C1720. Length; 6 1/4" (15.7 cm) Condition; excellent ,tiny frits, some wear to gilding and minor firing flaw to rim.

A beautiful burl Keyaki wood early 19th century Funa Ko Tansu (Captains's document chest). Frame is made of solid keyaki wood with interior drawers made of soft kiri wood. Original urushi warm transparent lacquer finish with hand forged iron hardware and copper side carrying handles. Unique ring pull faux drawer front that doubles as a lift-out door hiding two small drawers.

Mounted on custom iron stand

Late Edo Period (1603 - 1868) C. 19th Century

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An antique Japanese Funa Bako (ship safe box) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Kirinoki (Paulownia) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware and natural Urushi lacquer finish. The safe door opens to 5 drawers where valuables were kept. The heavy weight of the case combined with a buoyant interior allowed the crew members to attach a rope to the handle and throw the safe overboard during a pirate attack. The chest would float beneath the surface of the water for retrieval after the attack was...

Antique Indian miniature painting of Adharanishvara, the combination of the God Shiva and his consort Parvati in one body. The half male, half female represents the union of opposites, the universal principles: masculine, Purusha and feminine, Prakriti. In this painting, Parvati is easily identified by her beauty and crown. Shiva is identified by the snake the encircle both their neck, his tiger cloth, and his long hair which is secured on top of his head. As traditional, the couple...

18/19th Century Chinese White Jade Carved Pendant with Boy Figure

It is 1.94 inch (4.93 cm) tall by 1.5 inches (3.9 cm) wide and 0.9 inch (2.3 cm) thick. It is 40.9 gram.

It has inclusions and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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This Edo period scroll depicts Meota Iwa—a famous Japanese landmark in Mie. Symbolizing the union between two divine deities, Izanagi (said to be the larger rock, though there is no consensus on this point) and his wife Izanami, the two are joined by a shimenawa (heavy straw rope used in Japanese Shinto ceremonies). This straw rope is quite massive and must be replaced several times a year in a special ceremony. One could think of this in terms of the care and maintenance required to keep a ma...

Antique pair of deep brown lacquer bowls. Carved all over with detailed scenes of scholars in gardens and pavilions in the mountains. Dramatic rock formations and various trees. The inside and bottom of each bowl is lacquered black. The rim and foot are ringed in bronze.

Age: Ming Dynasty C. late 16th early 17th Century

Dimensions: 3 1/2" high x 6 1/2" wide

Very rare dropper in lost wax cast bronze representing an adorable little owl. The cast and chisel are perfect and the scraper finish is very neat. Slight cast iron defect below. The object plunges into the water and fills up through the beak and ears. The output of the drops is perfect. One by one as needed. Well thought out object is perfectly executed. Work from the 18th century or before, there is a good antique and beautifful patina. I think Chinese rather than Japanese because there are no...