Beautiful jade snuff bottle in the shape of an elongated melon with dark green jade carved in the shape of leaves and lighter jade for the body. 3" long.

Rare and slender Silver/Paktong Opium Pipe, QING Dynasty. The damper/bowl is in the shape of a poppy/opium bulb and is held by a hand. This hand holding the bulb/damper has a very distinct double fish engraved on it's base which in Feng Shui is the symbol of wealth, abundance and attracting good luck (see photograph #4). Good condition, high silver content. Length 32.5 cm. 19th Century, China. A very attractive custom made wooden stand as shown in photograph # 2 comes with this opium pipe (inclu...

Nice used QING Dynasty Opium Pipe with rare porcelain bulb damper depicting green Dragons and bats. The mouthpiece is made of fine ivory. Good condition. Length: 47.5 cm. 19th Century, China. Beautiful custom made wooden stands as shown in photograph # 1 are included with this opium pipe.

A set of kamishimo and hakama made from cotton used to dress a bunraku puppet. The fabric is utilizing a cherry blossom pattern with a wave motif. The cherry blossoms are done in a style known as katagami, where the pattern is printed using a paper cut out placed on top of the fabric and dye is coated over it. The wave patterns are done in a print format similar to a technique known as inkin, where a woodblock is used to stamp the pattern. The crests are cut out from a separate fabric and pasted...

Description:

A beautiful Qingbai porcelaneous set of cup and cupstand was found in original condition.
In characteristic greenish tint in the glaze, the ware was revealed with chalk-feel bodyclay underside.
The firing effects were yielded on the body clay.
They were preserved in perfect condition.
Some similar pieces were in the documentations.

Date: Song Dynasty.960-1279.

Cupstand Width: 13cm.

A CUSTOM-MADE BOX IS INCLUDED.

A magnificent and detailed noh mask known as Shojo, which is used specifically for the play that contains the same name as the mask. Shojo originated in China as a mythical beast and was imported to Japan as a sake loving creature. In Noh theater, the play is performed for festive and auspicious occassions where the character is dressed in a colorful noh costume and wearing a red wig. Depending on the school of Noh, a jar with a ladle at times are used for the performance. The mask contains a si...

Burmese wooden standing elephant.

Age: Burma, Early 20th Century
Measurement: Height 45.5 C.M. / Width 14 C.M. / Length 32 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). 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 large Chinese pottery censer on animal feet with a lovely blue and purple glaze. Tomb pottery, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). H. 24,5 cm. Excellent condition with expected age wear.

This is beautiful silk(habutae) katsugi-Kimono with the family coat of arms of the Meiji era(1868-1912). This katsugi-kimono is a formal dress. It will be to decorate your room with very Japanese-style peaceful scenery. It is made with good-quality silk of the habutae silk. It has thin stain and damage. It is size: However, it does not stand out 146cm x 124cm (57.5" x 48.8")

Three shards from a black terracotta jar dating to the Warring States Period, possibly as late as early Han (206-220 BC). One piece has a lion's head mask. The longest shard measure 4.75". Excellent study pieces. Price includes shipping worldwide.

A massive and extremely rare Mandarin and famille rose pattern bottle with lid. This rare Chinese export stands at 18 inches high with the lid. In excellent condition, no cracks, hairlines, chips, etc. Only minimal wear to the enamels about the neck handle, where it was most likely held. Circa 1840.

Large antique bronze rain drum from Laos is a Herger type three drum. Reference material "The Karen Bronze drum of Burma" by Richard M. Cooler. It has two frogs (eight altogether) on top with a twelve pointed star with continuing concentric circle with stamp decoration. The side has two elephants and two snails representing water and fertility. A globular flared body rises with four attached handles of frog design. Circular concentric pattern continues throughout the body. The patina is a c...

A small Japanese porcelain jar and dish with the Fuji Mountain Fukagawa mark and the N.Y.K Steam Ship Line mark. Such jars and dishes were given to passengers as a voyage souvenir. The jar measures 3" high x 2 1/2" in diameter, and the dish measures 5 1/2" in diameter. Both pieces date to the early 20th Century. Condition: The condition is excellent/perfect. Free shipping within the USA.

Gilt Lacquered Bronze Immortal Riding Kilin, 16th Century

He is 11 inches (28 cm) tall by 8.5 inches (21.5 cm) wide. He weighs 9 lb.

He has peeling of lacquer, loss of gilding, oxidation, a manufacture repair at the bottom (to cover a hole), firing holes and cracks, missing accessory, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Set of Four Late 19th Century Chinese Celadon Famille Rose Covered Tea Cup & Saucer with Peaches Marked

The cups are 3.3 inches (8.5 cm) tall by 4.25 inches (10.7 cm) wide. The saucers are 5.3 inches (13.4 cm) wide. They are 3.2 lb.

One cover and one cup have chips and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Antique Japanese beautiful pair of Kacho (bird and flower) 6-panel screen paintings, painted with scenes of pairs of different birds by a stream; depicted are herons, pheasants, mandarin ducks, and others; growing near river are cherry trees, peonies and pines; painted in mineral colors and gofun on paper with gold leaf mist, early 19th century (Edo Period)

Provenance: from the collection of the Honolulu Museum of Art.

Early 19th Century

Size: Each...

Beautiful Japanese Seated Gilt Amida Buddha on a Lotus Throne Stand with Gilt Mandorla, good condition with some losses, patina from incense smoke, height of buddha 17", size height 41", 21 1/2" width, 19" depth, Edo Period, circa 1800s.

A rare large bronze paper weight in the form of a Qilin, made in China during the late Ming / early Qing "Transitional" period, circa 1620 - 1680. Condition - very good - the tip of one ear is missing - no further losses and no repairs. 13.5cm (5.3ins) long. Weight: 908gms (32oz).

17世纪中叶 麒麟形铜镇纸 约1620-1680年间
一件较大的麒麟状铜镇...