Unusual original Japanese flint lighter netsuke. Constructed of iron and brass, this piece would have been used to create a steady fame in less then perfect conditions. The striker would create contact friction and create a spark igniting the fuel source. Firearms at this time required a flame in order to ignite the fuse. Original russet patina with all parts still intact.

Edo period (1603-1868)

Size: 2" L x 1" W x 1.5" H

The netsuke is made in the shape of a matchlock pistol. It is composed of different material such as wood, brass, and iron. Handmade during the Meiji period for the European market. Mounted on a custom iron stand.

Meiji Period 19th Century

Size: 5" L x 1.5" W x 1.5" H
(4.25" H on stand)

A powder flask of a natural painted turtle and fitted boxwood nozzle and stopper cover. The skeletal shell of the turtle is smooth with a warm tone patina. The flask is attached by a silk chord to a piece of circular boxwood toggle that could be slipped into the belt. Mounted on a custom iron stand.

Edo Period 19th Century

Size: 3.25" L x 1" W x 5.25" H (10.5" H tip of bottle to end of string) (7" H on stand)

This bronze cast cannon is decorated in low relief of a coiled dragon. The fish like handle stock and representing a carp is in homage to the original purpose of such cannon. These examples where used to shoot flaming signals from ships at sea. Mounted on custom Bronze stand. Pitting finish shows indication of sand casting. Fine detail shows high level craftsmanship.

Meiji Period 19th Century

Size: 4" L x 1.25" W x 1.5" H (4.5" H on stand)

A fine and serene GENUINE SHAN STATE SOLID WOODEN BUDDHA WITH GILDING AND SUBDUING MARA POSE, 18TH CENTURY, BURMA. Good overall condition and with special niche for relics. Size: 51.6 cm. x 24.6 cm.

A divine and genuine AYUTHAYA PERIOD BRONZE BUDDHA HEAD mounted, 17th/18th Century, Siam. Good overall condition, left earlobe missing. Size: ca. 12 cm. including base, 8 cm. head alone. Weight: 450 gr. Provenance: Private Scandinavian Collection. Very Fine Collector's Piece!

A very serene and friendly/smiling SHAN STATE SOLID WOODEN BUDDHA with traces of gilding. Very well preserved! 18th Century, Burma. Size: 55.3 cm. x 25.8 cm. Good overall condition and a very fine piece bringing peace and happiness!

A rare ancient gold ring with a natural blue gray stone. Could be a sapphire. This ring is over 1,000 years old. Weight: 1.74 grams

A superb example of the work of this Living National Treasure, 8 inches (21 cm) diameter, 7-1/2 inches (19 cm) tall and in excellent condition.
Designated Living National Treasure in 1997 for his supremacy in the use of Kutani glazes, Yasokichi, born Masahiko, has gone a step further than many National Treasures by broadening his spectrum with a new style of Kutani ware. Masahiko graduated from the Kanazawa school of arts, and took up apprenticeship under his father Yasokichi II. His work...

The bronze cast cannon is decorated in low relief of a coiled dragon. The shape handle stock and body represent a carp. The signaling cannons shows a smooth casting which indicates it was lost cast from wax. Fine detailing shows high level of craftsmanship. Mounted on custom Bronze stand.

Meiji Period 19th Century

Size: 4" L x 1.25" W x 1.5" H (4.5" H on stand)

Antique Japanese isho tansu (clothing chest) from the Sendai area, made with all Keyaki (elm) wood front with dramatic grain and translucent lacquer finish, elaborate thick iron hardware including moko shaped drawer pulls and ornate raised scrolling vine lock plates with floral mon, large drawer on top, three shorter drawers, two small drawers and a safebox on its right side, which also has ornate iron lotus mon and opens with a ring pull.

Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Size: 4...

Exceptional SHAN STATE SOLID WOOD GILDED BUDDHA with Burmese Merit Script on Base, very high quality gilding. Excellent condition. Large Size: H. 25" x W. 13" (64 cm. x 33 cm.). Very rare piece!

Japanese steel teapot with nice design.

Age: Japan, Showa Period, Mid-20th Century
Measurement: Height 20.8 C.M. / Width 21 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

A water-worn bowl of natural wood lacquered inside with black and gilded, leaving black lacquer on the rim, to create a startling contrast between the mirror like black, shining gold and ancient weathered wood. It is enclosed in a period wooden box titled Jidai Kihachi Sunabachi (antique Wooden Sunabachi Bowl). It measures 34.5 x 30 x 11 cm (14 x 12 x 4 inches). There are two hairline cracks in the gold (see photos).

A functionary yumi rattan bow string holder is an essential munition of an archer. Material is wooven rattan in spool shape used to wrap sinew string, strapped with leather and horn. The horn contains powdered rosin used as dry lubrication. Mounted on a custom iron stand.

19th Century

Size: 9" L x 4.5" W x 1.5" D (12.5" H on stand)

The mask is of dark brown russet lacquer finish and the interior is smoothed lacquered red. The high jaw his two protrusion hooks for strapping the cords, underneath the chin is a vent hole. The mask is fitted with yodare kare of three row of false scale lace and blue silk.

19th Century Edo Period

Size: 6.75" L x 3" W x 8.5" H (12.5" H on stand)

Japanese antique Piggyback string of the baby indigo dye tsutsugaki cotton textile of the meiji era(1868-1910).This is silk Kesa nishijin textile in the age of the meiji era. The material is silk. It has a few thin stains to lining. However, The stain does not stand out.It is no damage.They are not disturbing, and as a whole it is in very good condition. size:Length:292‡pi114.9inch) width 36.5cm (14.3inch)

Kawase Hasui
Godaido, Matsushima
Size: Approximately 5.75 x 3.75 inches.
Bears the artist's oval seal.
Date: ca. 1930s.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Slight bend at upper right corner.
A rarely seen design.