Sparrow on Hortensia (Blue Hydrangea) (aka. A Songbird Among Hydrangea)
Size: Kotanzaku. Approximately 19.4 x 9.6 cm. 7.75 x 3.75 inches.
Date: ca. 1910.
Publisher: Matsumoto (no. 106).
Kono Bairei seal at lower left. Bairei died in 1895, which, curiously, was before Matsumoto was in business. Matsumoto has also issued this print with a proper Koson seal. Please see an example in our last photo.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent. Pucker in paper...

An important and extremely rare Chinese Liangzhu culture (3400~2250 BC)pottery pot. Less than 300 pieces without restoration of Liangzhu pottery wares were ever reported by all museums in China. This pot is original made by red clay and use black paste as coating similar to the usage of glaze. Dia. 7cm. Condition: 2 tool damages to the lower body, no restore, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please ask before orde...

Ohara Koson
A Bird on Mokuren (Matsumoto catalog name)
Size: Approximately 14.2 x 9.0 cm. 5.625 x 3.65 inches.
Date: ca. 1910.
Sealed "Yamagishi," which may be the carver Kazue Yamagishi (1891-1984).
Publisher: Matsumoto (no. 423)
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent. Small wave in paper near orignal publisher's tag at back.
An early and rarely seen design. Found in Crows, Cranes and Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson (Reigle New...

A small, low, Chinese table that was used on the Kang for eating, reading, writing, etc. The table has been decorated on all sides and on the legs with fax bamboo carvings. The table is made of hongmu, a tropical hard wood, that was very popular in the 19th Century. The table measures about 29 1/2" long x 10 3/4" tall x 16" wide, and dates to the Quangxu Period (1875-1908). The table was made in Canton, and there is a very old, deteriorated paper label, on the underside, that gives you some ...

Width: 5.5 cm (2.2 in)
Height: 5.5 cm (2.2 in)
Weight: 205 gm

Japanese Komai box; decorated with chrysanthemums and other florals; gilt interior; Fuji mark on the base; good condition

An individual eating table for serving the meal of the day or drinks and treats to your guests. This table measures about 11" high x 16 1/2" in diameter, and dates to the late Joseon Dynasty. The table has a solid, heavy, carved twelve sided, hardwood top (elm), and a softer wood (like ginkgo) was used for the supporting structures, legs and stretchers. It has all been put together with fitted groves and wooden pegs. The condition is very good for its age with only minor wear to the lacquer ...

Japanese Meiji period well rendered Kutani porcelain figure of Kannon, decorated in polychrome enamel and gilt highlight. She sits holding a scroll in her left hand and her face is well modeled with a serene, downcast expression. A gold jeweled necklace hangs from her neck and she wears a white hooded robe permeated with tiny white raised moriage dots and decorated with green dragon roundels. Flat unglazed base. 10 1/2” high. Late 19th century. Heavily potted. Weighs 3 lbs. Very good ...

Highly unusual ovoid flower vase with an art deco decoration of four pairs of Native Americans standing face to face in war dress. Above and below decorative bands of repeating plant motives. Inside cream colored glaze.

Light colored stoneware with pastel colored sgrafitto clay inly. Excellent craftsmanship. Kyoto ware.

Signed on the bottom Gyozan

Japan, late Meiji/Taisho era, 1910s-1920s

H ca 9.25 inches

The Gyozan studio and kiln were in Kyoto. The studio produce...

Nicely cast ritual spoon, with a highly detailed statue on its top representing Hindu god Krishna standing on a stylised lotus and playing his flute, with a cow behind him. The spoon itself is decorated with two birds on its sides and a geometric design at its back. Copper with nice green patina. India, early 19th century. Height: 14.8 cm. The spoon is mounted on a custom stand to enhance its beauty. A rather rare piece of this size and condition.

The size of Basket: 8 5/8" Dia x 14 1/2" High　22 cm Dia x 37 cm High. This is lovely Japanese Bamboo Basket. The date of Bamboo Basket from Meiji Period, 1868-1912. The condition of basket Excellent. No Flaws. There is carved inscrption marking on the bottom of basket as, "Uguisu-do Sei" (Uguisudo made).

The purity and perfection of this takes your breath away. It is a gorgeous piece by Hattori Tatsuya and comes enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Ginsai Wan. The bowl is 12 x 13.5 x 8 cm (4-1/2 x 5-1/4 x 3 inches) and is in perfect condition, from the artist late 2020. He is a master of silver/platinum/titanium glazes, and his forms, especially his tea pots, are very popular and generally sell out quickly.
Hattori Tatsuya was born in Tajimi, home of Shino and Oribe wares,...

19th Century Chinese Export Vietnamese Bleu de Hue Porcelain Plate

It is 2.4 inches (6 cm) tall by 10 inches (25.5 cm) wide. It is 2.1 Lb.

It has a small chip at the rim, dark spots, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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19th Century Chinese Heavy Gilt Bronze Belt Buckle Decorated with Jadeite, Tourmaline, Ruby Sapphire Carved Pebble Bead

It is 2 inches (5.1 cm) long by 2.6 inches (6.7 cm) wide. The beads range from 10.05 mm to 14.99 mm long by 6.46mm to 12.15 mm wide. It is 110.2 gram.

It has oxidation, rubbing of gilt, and surface wears and scratches. Some beads have inclusions, flea bites, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photo).

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17th Century Ming Chinese Lacquered Bronze Vase with Foo Lion Ears

It is 9.8 inches (24.8 cm) tall by 7 inches (17.8 cm) wide. It is 1582 gram (3.5 Lb).

It has oxidation, peeling, rubbing of patina, pitting, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Late 18th Century Chinese Lacquered Coconut Carved Bowl with Flower

it is 2 inches (5.2 cm) tall by 4.6 inches (11.7 cm) wide. It is 106.1 gram.

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

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19th Century Chinese Agate Carved Snuff Bottle

It is 2.6 inches (6.5 cm) tall by 1.9 inches (4.8 cm) wide. It is 59.2 gram.

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

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1900's Japanese Satsuma Vase with Silver Cover By Kagayama

It is 7.7 inches (19.5 cm) tall by 5.7 inches (14.5 cm) wide. It is 2.1 Lb.

It has rubbing of gold and paint, minor stains, hairline cracks at the bottom and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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The head is carved in a grey stone that I think is limestone, it is harder than marble but it can be scratched with a steel tool. The naive sculpture seems to be made by a craftsman who was not a sculptor or a sculptor of a primitive people. It unquestionably represents a Buddha with his third eye in the middle of his forehead. There is some red pigment left in one nostril and in the corner of the mouth.The appearance of the stone seems very old. The style of the hairstyle reminds me of the Tang...