A large-sized sculpture in patinated bronze depicting a study of a roaring lion. The lion’s gaping jaws display its sharp teeth, while the finely sculpted whiskers protrude in relief. The bronze patina gives the sculpture a rich and deep tone, while the metal’s luster enhances the shapes and contours of the artwork. This combination of patina and shine serves to accentuate the expressiveness and power of the roaring lion. Signed Atsuyoshi 厚義 Maruki Company 丸喜社 under the be...

Hanten work wear (noragi( made of hemp, both warps and wefts are hand-plied. Sleeves are tsutsusode (tubular shape). In excellent condition except for a mending (5mm) The first half of the 20th century. 120cm x 61cm

A carpet made of recycled washi fragments which were daifukucho (merchant's record book) or letters, and kakishibu (persimmon tannin) painted for strength and waterproof. It was generally put over tatami mats protecting them from sun beam or dust. It has letters "Kanei 6 (1853)", very late Edo period. It has rips, holes and moth bites. 204cm x 192cm

A sage, strikes a forever pose as he stares into the distance, robes billowing in the wind, contemplating the troubles of lesser beings, a fan clutched behind. This is a beautiful bronze sculpture dating from early 20th century Japan paying homage to the literati and Confucian traditions which formed the basis of Japanese ideology at the time. It is signed Kiyoshi with an engraved signature on the hem of his robes. The figure stands 39 cm (15-1/2 inches) tall and is in excellent condition. ...

A fabulous faceted Iga vessel by Atarashi Manabu enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The rough textured clay is colored by the flame, burnt red and charred gray to black, with a single bead of molten ash which crystalized into glass as it rolled around the shoulder out of the flames. This is a versatile vessel which offers differing scenes for every viewing angle. The vase is 23 cm (9 inches) tall, 16.5 x 13 cm (6-1/2 x 5 inches) and in excellent condition, directly from the artist this ...

A flip calendar with a tiny woodblock print of a torii gate and a litho of The Teahouse Jiji-ga-chaya at Meguro by Hiroshige.
Date: 1934
Overall size: 5.25 x 2.5 inches.
Christmas greeting on back.
Condition: Excellent.

Sakiori obi hand-woven of cotton strips recycled from old cloth as wefts and hemp yarn as warps. Generally good condition for the age, but has some wear, thin parts. The first half of the 20th century. 12cm x 2m40cm

Incense burner carved in turquoise, relief decoration of stylized dragons. The handles are in the shape of the heads of Buddhist lions. The cover is surmounted by a socket which is fixed by a screw cut in the stone. This censer is very elegant and of beautiful proportions, the sculptures are well executed. The stone has many defects (which are natural mineral inclusions) which did not put off the sculptor, it even seems that this stained effect was aesthetically sought. This kind of very stained...

A Fine/Rare Korean Bird/Flower (花鳥圖) 8 Panel Paintings-19th C.: . Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. The paintings removed from a frame. A group of 8 panel of bird and flower paintings are painted on silk, painted in ink and brilliant pholycrome colors, each painting painted with different birds and 4 seasonal flowers. It is in good condition but some darkened and stains with light cracks due to its age, the eight panel paintings removed from frames. It measures 96cm x 46cm. ***B...

Japanese Meiji period Imari porcelain charger decorated in underglaze blue and overglaze polychrome enamels and gilt highlights with four panels holding bamboo, calligraphy, flying birds, and a variety of blossoming flowers all set against a blue background with gold accented leaves. Three sections of blue waves separated by flying birds encircle the back rim. Circa 1900. 16 3/4" diameter x 2 1/2" high. Very good overall condition. There is typical minor rubbing and wear to the gilt and over...

1900's Japanese Porcelain Vase with Lady Figurine by Makuzu Kozan

It is 5.3 inches (13.4 cm) tall by 3 inches (7.6 cm) wide. it is 0.6Lb.

It has minor rubbing of paint and gold and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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19th Century Chinese Bronze Censer with Wood Carved Lid and Jade Carved Finial Marked

It is 5.75 inches (14.6 cm) tall by 3.9 inches (10 cm) wide. It is 737 gram.

It has oxidation, rubbing of patina, a hole inside the censer and surface wears and scratches. It has flea bite chips and inclusions at the finial, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1950's Chinese Gilt Fuzhou Lacquered Wood Carved Kwan Yin Buddha

It is 16.2 inches (41.2 cm) tall by 5 inches (12.7 cm) wide. It is 4.4 Lb.

It has hairline cracks, peeling lacquer, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1900's Chinese Silk Embroidered Cloud Collar with Peony & Butterfly

It is 24.2 inches (61.5 cm) long by 29.9 inches (76.5 cm) wide.

It has pulling and loose threads, stains, discoloration, browning, frayed and tears at the silk, missing piece and bug bite hole (as seen in the photos).

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1900's Chinese Ge Guan Type Crackle Porcelain Scholar Water Coupe

It is 1.8 inches (4.6 cm) tall by 2.3 inches (5.9 cm) wide. It is 79 gram.

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

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A heavily cast Chinese gold splash bronze two-handled bombe censer on slightly flared foot. Some wear, good old patina. 13 cms wide. Mid Qing dynasty, probably 18th century, Xuande mark.

A carved lacquer box which pays homage to Chinese literary taste while presenting itself clearly in a modern, Japanese way (for turn of the century lacquerware at least) by 2nd generation lacquer artist Ishii Yusuke enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The tsuishu lacquer technique requires applying layer upon layer of lacquer which is then carved through and polished, a painstaking process. This piece is exquisitely crafted, carved and polished revealing the many layers of lacquer, it ...

A white bronze sculpture of crashing waves supporting three glass orbs; an elegant form carrying good fortune from old Japan. It is 49 cm (19-1/4 inches) long and in overall excellent condition. Set it in the window and watch the orbs blow colorful prisms across the room.