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Abhaya Asian Antiques
$250.00
Charming Cizhou style ceramic pillow as a cat, circa late Qing to Republic period in perfect condtion! Great expression- captures the way a cat can gaze so intently at something while appearing calm- as if it is about to pounce on an unsuspecting prey. The Victoria and Albert have one in their TT Tsui Gallery and the Tianjin Porcelain Museum has one on display as well. L: 31cm/12.2in, H: 15.5cm/6.1in and W: 11.5cm/4.5in
Southeast Asian : Hardstones : Pre AD 1000
item #1490093
(stock #7397)
Eclectic collection of 11 ground slate stone “arrowheads” circa 3000 BCE-1900 BCE. The artifacts correspond to the Longshan Culture or a concurrent culture. See enlargements for scale and condition.
Modern Japanese Ceramics
sold, thank you A beautiful vessel by Kitamura Junko exhibiting the best of her handiwork. It is 16 cm (6-1/4 inches) diameter, 13.5 cm (5-1/2 inches) tall and in excellent condition. There is no box.
Kitamura Junko learned under the tutelage of Suzuki Osamu and Kondo Yutaka of the influential Sodeisha. Like Mashiko artist Shimaoka Tatsuzo, her work is influenced by Jomon pottery, however her approach is very different. After impressing patterns into the clay with bamboo and firing once with a dark sli...
Senatus Consulto
Sold An unusually elaborate pottery figure of a female Attendant, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD.), dating to late Ming periodc. 1550-1600 AD.
The lady is clad in a large thick robe, with an imposing hairdress and she is wearing a basket with red flowers and is standing on a round plint. She is glazed in torquise and dark blue colours. Nicely painted facial details, careful thick glazing and a fine expression. Size: c. 22,5 cm. tall. Condition: Extremely fine f...
Senatus Consulto
$385.00 An wonderful and elaborate pottery figure of a female house attendant, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD.), dating to c. 1550-1600 AD.
A beautiful, elderly lady, clad in a blue dress with tourquoise sleaves. She is carrying a dish with food in front of her chest. She is placed on a square plint with tourqoise glaze on the top. Nicely painted facial details. A very fine and elegant figure from Ming dynasty, with it's careful thick glazing and fine expression. Size: c. 3...
Senatus Consulto
Sold One of a group of very large Ming Dynasty pottery horse riders.
The figure is of a military attendant, wearing a hat and carrying a sword on hiss side. He wears a green robe with yellow sleaves -Sancai colors. The unglazed areas are covered with white and black pigmented colors. Note that the painting is very detailed and includes wonderful thick and perfectly rendered facial features. A very large figure, measuring c. 36 x 28 cm. The construction is massive and ...
Kodo Arts
$750.00 Rare Ca. 1950 pair of Japanese bronze goldfish each with water spouts. Excellent condition. Lovely blue green patina from years of being outside in a garden. Larger goldfish: 30cm long x 17cm tall x 14cm wide; smaller goldfish: 26cm long x 14cm tall x 12cm tall. Ask for shipping quote.
Dragon's Pearl
$600.00 A fine openwork Bamboo Flower Basket, Hanakago by Suzuki Gengesai (1891–1950) Kanto region ( influenced by Chikuunsai II).
Made with lacquered madake bamboo strips. Original bamboo water container Otoshi, with red lacquer in the inside.
Signed: made by Suzuki Gengesai (zo).
Size: H. 41.8cm W 18.3cm L 19.2cm.
Very good condition.
Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1990
item #1490074
(stock #Kasamatsu058)
Era Woodblock Prints
$517.50 Kasamatsu Shiro (1898 - 1991)
Shirahone Hot Spring in Shinshu Size: Oban. Approximately 15.5 x 10.5 inches. Date: 1935. This edition post-1989 from the original blocks. Publisher: S. Watanabe. Red seal at left margin along with printer's seal. Watanabe round seal in lower left corner of image. Artist's signature and seal in image. Medium: Japanese woodblock print. Condition: Excellent. Very Rare Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Buddhist Lotus Jar with Sanskrit Inscription
This very rare, possibly unique, pottery jar was made between the 10th and 13th centuries, during the Five Dynasties period (AD 906 - 960), Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279) or possibly the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368) and has been excavated from a Buddhist site in Yunnan province. It is one of the most unusual Yunnan jars that we have seen. The design represents either lotus leaves or a lotus blossom. It is... Chinese Northern Qi Dynasty Painted Pottery Figure (AD 550 - 577)
This rare and unusual painted pottery figure was made during the Northern Qi Dynasty (AD 550 - 577). It is made from a relatively highly-fired grey pottery that has been "cold painted" in various coloured pigments, traces of which still remain. Note the details of the clothing, the headgear, both tied with a bow, and the facial features. Where the hands are clasped together under the cloak is a purpose-made hole where original... Rare Chinese Yuan Dynasty Small Pottery Bucket
This unusual object, a pottery model of a bucket, was made during the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368). Black, or dark grey, pottery objects dating to the Yuan Dynasty are not widely known. They are found in the northern provinces, particularly Gansu province in the north-west. This item is quite heavily-potted and fairly highly-fired with a smooth burnished surface. Adhering to the inner surface are the remains of ancient root/plant growths f...
Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1990
item #1490069
(stock #Kasamatsu057)
Era Woodblock Prints
$517.50 Kasamatsu Shiro (1898 - 1991)
Spring Night, Ginza Size: Oban. Approximately 15.75 x 10.25 inches. Date: 1934. This edition post-1989 from the original blocks. Publisher: S. Watanabe. Red seal at left margin. Round seal in lower right corner of image. Artist's signature and seal in image. Medium: Japanese woodblock print. Condition: Excellent.
Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1950
item #1490064
(stock #Okumura005A)
Era Woodblock Prints
$562.50 Koichi Okumura (1904 ~ 1974)
Red Mt. Fuji from Shojin Lake Size: Oban. Approximately 15.5 x 10 inches. Date: 1948. First edition. Publisher: Unsodo. Carver: Nagashima. Printer: Shinmi. Medium: Japanese woodblock print. Condition: Excellent.
Rare image of a Qilin Chinese "unicorn" with stunning deep aquamarine Qingbai glaze. This is a fragment of a much larger piece, possibly a finial off a censer. H: 9.5cm/3.9in, W: 7cm/2.8in x 4.5cm/1.8in. The sculpture is in excellent condition, there is a film of hardpacked soil in the crevices which can be (see enlargements), this can be removed with a small blade with a bit of effort, soaking it in water for a week or so will help. I am leaving it on as it speaks to the age of this piece....
Helen M Edwards
$850.00 Height on Stands: 16 cm (6.4 in)
Width: 9 cm (3.8 in) Depth: 4.5 cm (1.8 in) Quality pair of carved Chinese horses on original timber stands; natural material; well-carved pieces; one ear reattached; good condition
Zentner Collection
$9,500.00 An antique Japanese Shibayama Cabinet in 2 sections used as a display Tansu. A center mirror is surrounded by beautiful ornamental hinged and sliding doors revealing a story of ancient Japan with a Nobleman and his servant, a Samurai warrior with his apprentice, a crane keeper letting his birds free, flowers and birds. Sliding and hinged doors open to spacious cabinets with drawers used for additional space. Fine filigree work depicting Chrysanthemums among an arabesque pattern.
Age: M...
Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1950
item #1490048
(stock #KoitsuI013)
Era Woodblock Prints
$153 Ishiwata Koitsu (aka. Yoshimi) (1897-1987)
Water Wheel in Snow Date: 1930s. Early postwar edition. Print size: Approximately 5.5 x 3.75 inches. Publisher:Watanabe Shozaburo. Koitsu's "Yoshimi" signature at lower right. Medium: Woodblock print attached top edge only to a holiday card from Japanese and US representatives. Medium: Japanese woodblock print. Condition: Excellent. |