Diameter approximately 13 cm. There is a soft chip at the rim. There are many chips at the base. In good condition.

Diameter approximately 13 cm. There are very stripes, almost imperceptibly. In good condition.

Diameter approximately 11.8 cm. In good condition.

Height approximately 11.1 cm. There glaze disappears with age. In good condition.

Diameter approximately 12.3 cm. In good condition.

A leather or skin bag with original wonderfully cast brass fittings, both ends of the chain in the form of a singha head, the mythical beast, totem for all Batak People. Shamans "datu" kept magical substances in these bags. Please compare to the "salipi" in the collection of the "Musee du Quai Branly" in Paris. Condition: wear to leather and few small holes. Dimension: leather bag: c. 30 high x 31 wide x 10.8 cm deep, chain: 2 x 44 cm long.

Japanese kakiemon dishes late 17 ° circa 1700. Porcelain enamelled with deer. D:18 cm. In a perfect state. Very rare set of 8 to the same model. For sale individually or by several the price is for one.

Han-gappa (short jacket) made of kuzdu-fu whose wefts are kudzu fiber and warps are cotton. Kudzu is one kind of leguminous plant. The collar is made of imported wool. Han-gappa made of kudzu-fu was worn in summer and other ones with lining was for winter. The design of the straps show it was made after Tenpo era (1830∼1844）in Edo period, according to the "Kinsei Fuzoku-shi" Buttons are made of the horn of the water buffalo. Kudzu-fu has been produced mainly in Kakegawa in Shizuoka prefectur...

A Martavan Jar made in Thailand or Burma with a cream glaze on the upper body over a reddish stoneware body, The lower half of the jar is not glazed, and there are two lugs on the jars' shoulder. The jar measures about 12 1/2" tall x 11" in diameter, and it is heavy, about 12 lbs. The Jar dates to the 16th/17th Century and was purchased in Indonesia. The condition is very good, but it has a very worn and pitted bottom commensurate with age. This jar is a close match to one that is illustrate...

A brass wash pan that was used for personal grooming during the late Joseon Dynasty. The bowl has been formed by the process known as wrought, where the metal is worked into shape by beating it with a hammer. The hammering marks on this pan are clearly visible. The pan measures 4 3/4" high x 16 3/4" in diameter, and dates to the early 20th Century. It is good example of folk ware and metal art. The condition is very good, with some stains and corrosion that could be polished out. It was th...

According to my Miao friends, these coin purses were often made by a girl as a gift to a prospective boyfriend...and depending on where and how he wore the purse, it would indicate his feeling for her... they can be sold separately or in multiples 1 piece  $175 plus shipping  2 pieces $325 plus shipping 3 pieces $450 plus shipping 4 pieces $525 plus shipping

Okame standing in blue over-kimono with a sweet and cheerful facial expression. Her garment falls open a little, showing a red colored underkimono or liner, indicating her profession. Cradled in her arms is a large matsudake mushroom. The shape of the mushroom has a close resemblance to a penis and the sculpture definitely has an erotic meaning.

Soft hollow cast earthenware or plaster, painted in vibrant cold-applied colors and sprinkled gold flakes.

Japan, 1960s or earlier.

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Kozuka in sentoku inlaid with silver and gold butterflies. Length 95mm. Edo period.

An antique Japanese Satsuma Jar that measures about 18" tall x 13" in diameter. The jar has the "thousand faces" design, skillfully executed in gold and raised moriage enamels. On one side is Kannon, the Buddhist Goddess, and on the other I believe it is the Immortal, Lu Tung-pin, who has the power to slay dragons and evil. Additionally there are eighteen Rakan, all of which have the same face. Also there is a dragon flying beneath the Kannon. The vase has four large Satuma Mons, and is sig...

A male figure sitting in ceremonial kamishimo dress of a striped hakama (pants) and a golden kataginu (vest) over a red kimono, his head shaped like the top of an erected penis.

Soft molded earthenware, painted in cold-applied colors and gold and silver.

Japan, 1960s or earlier.

H 4 in.

Colors and metal pigments chipping, otherwise good condition. Because of the cold application, the colors are fragile and easily wash away.

Rare subject matter

Chinese Monochrome Green Glazed Vase, circa 1900

It is 9.4 inches (24 cm) tall by 3.75 inches (9.7 cm) wide. It is 2.4 Lb.

It has skip glazes, dark spots, glaze cracks and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A modern, elegant openwork flower basket, Hanakago, by Tanabe Chikuunsai II (1910-2000). *Material: Madake bamboo, rattan, lacquer. Hexagonal shape at the base. The weaving is made employing bamboo split in extremely thin strips. *Signed Chikuunsai zō (made by Chikuunsai) It comes with the original lacquered bamboo water receptacle Otoshi and Tomobako storage box inscribed and signed by the artist. * From the 60’s. ***Tanabe Chikuunsai II ( Ichichikusai ) (1910-2000), was son of Tanabe...

1900's Japanese Satsuma Punch Bowl Signed Shuzan with Yasuda Trading Company

It is 5.9 inches (15 cm) tall by 11.9 inches (30.2 cm) wide. It is 5.7 Lb.

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

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