MAKIE LACQUERWARE DISH

19th-20th century, Japan. D 15.5 x H 2 cm (6.10 x 0.78in). Comical and lovely scene with an ogre on the cloud is trying to pick up the drum he dropped off. According to the ancient Japanese tradition, ogre creates the thunder itself with the drum of his business tool.


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A fantastic maki-e vase by greatest Heian Zohiko Nishimura Hikobei VIII in great condition. It was made around 1950. An alloyed copper inner tray is also included.

Hikobei VIII(1886~1965) delved heavily into laquerware technology, creating a vast array of well-known works from the end of the Meiji period through the early Showa period.

His works were featured in world expositions as well as in national industrial fairs, winning prizes along the way. Zohiko grew dramatica...

A long horizontal handscroll with ten individual hand-painted shunga scenes, of couples in the act of lovemaking. The focus is on the couples and their actions; there is no background. One couple uses a dildo. For as far as anyone wears a garment, those are decorated in fine details.

Signature at the end of the scroll, on the far-left side: Yamato-e Miyagawa Choshun zu. Gourd-shaped red seal: Choshun.

Very fine and detailed paintings in black ink, mineral colors and gofun (pulveriz...

A fine porcelain vase with two carps painted by Makuzu Kozan, also known as Miyagawa Kozan (1842-1916). The vase comes with a tomobako inscribed, signed, and sealed by the artist. Kozan's family originally produced fine tea ceramics for the imperial court during the end of the Edo period. During the Meiji period, Kozan moved his kiln from Kyoto to Yokohama to produce export ware. In 1876, Kozan exhibited his work at the Philadelphia World Exposition and his name was known internationally. By thi...

Copper “keping” coin 1831, British Malaysia. D: 21mm.

Malachite Natural carved large Bead, carved "Shou" Chinese Character on both sides, 22mm(7/8" diameter)

A auspicious colorful carved wedding box with birds and animals in red and gold from tribal Malays. Age: 1930's. Size: L. 50cm. H. 25cm. W. 14cm. Condition; No repairs.

Exceptionally beautiful Japanese lacquer box with a small doll, mame (pea sized) Ichimatsu nigyo (doll) inside - she actually is 4 ½” tall. This must have been some girl's (or woman’s) treasure box years ago. It may have been a gift from her mother or grandmother. The lacquer box is decorated with auspicious designs; a long tailed turtle emerging from a stream, pine, bamboo and rocks on the bank with a crane flying above. The combination of pines, bamboos and plums (painted in inside) ...

MAN

Charcoal drawing on paper, by a Japanese painter, Jun Ito, 2023. 37.5 x 53.7 cm (14.76 x 21.14in). Pin holes at upper corners.


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MAN AND HORSE

Scarce vintage tiny antimony ornament of a pack-horse man decorating (or assisting) the landscape of Bonsai, called ‘Tenpai’, Showa period, 20th century, Japan. Man: Height 1.5cm (0.59in), Horse: Length 2.7cm (1.06in)


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An attractive Bronze sculpture of an Elephant and Tiger in combat. Origin: Mandalay, Burma, 19th Century. Comes with a nice stand! Good condition. Size: H. 5 3/4" 1 7/8" ( 14.5 cm x4.5 cm.)

Serene Bronze Mandalay Buddha subduing Mara with flowing robes and cast on a base with gold leaf patina. 19th Century, Size: H.18" x W.14" x D.9" inches (45cm. x 35cm. x 23cm.) Good condition.

A very nice Burmese Bronze Temple Bell from the Mandalay Period, 19th Century, with engraving. Good condition. Size H. 12.5 cm x 9 cm. Comes with an attractive metal stand.

Exquisite PAIR of rare hand carved gilt wooden Cupid Angels from Mandalay, Burma. Finely gilt and decorated with colored mirror inlays, 19th Century. Good condition, size: H. 26.5" x W. 15" x D. 5.5" including base.

Standing Mandalay Buddha with flowing robes, holds both hands in the Varada gesture symbolizing fulfillment of all wishes, boon and charity. The Buddha's right hand is holding a myloban fruit offering and he stands on a Lotus throne. Wood with lacquer and gilding, 19th Century, Burma, Size: H. 125 cm x W. 26 cm x D. 26cm including base. (some repair work/regilding)

MANNEQUIN HEAD MOLD

Quite a rare bronze head mold for making resinoid mannequin, Showa period, 20th century, Japan, approx. H 23.5 x W 13.5 x D 18.5cm (9.25 x 5.31 x 7.28in). Aged deterioration and recent cutting scar at neck. Slightly leans to right as is.


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MAN SITTING

Bronze sculpture by a Japanese artist, Akahagi Kenji, 1967, H 38.3 x W 9.5 x D 12 cm (15.07 x 3.74 x 4.72in). Cracks and chips at stone pedestal as seen.


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This is an exquisite haori. Jackets of this quality, condition, and subject matter are getting increasingly hard to find. Made habutae silk a with brocaded or woven lining, it can be worn or displayed with either side facing outward. The outside is solid black with 5 mons (family crests) and includes the artist signature which appears on the front lower right panel. The inside back panel’s weaving includes the use of gold, silver, and copper-gold metallic lacquered threads. It is in excell...