Phan kiln had been producing royal tableware for Lanna dynasty and very sophisticated works. However it had ended in a short time of period. Among of them the celadon works are famous for their elegant beauty.
Certification : written by Noriki Shimazu the famous Asian antique researcher in Japan.
Size/ D:26.4cm H:7.5cm
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"Bun-in" is the last kiln for Joseon court.
And there, high quality and sophisticated works were made.
The plate with leg like this had been made for the dedication to god.
Certification : written by Noriki Shimazu the famous Asian antiques researcher in Japan.
Size / D:16.0cm/ H:6.5cm
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Width: 13.9 cm (5.5 in)
Height: 5.7 cm (2.3 in)
Fine Japanese Satsuma bowl by Hattori; varying-shaped cartouches showing figures, both domestic and warrior types in rural and domestic settings; fine gilt diaper-work throughout; similar decoration to the exterior with a writhing dragon weaving through the panels of figures; gilded borders are superb; signed to the base
"Bun-in" is the last kiln for Joseon court.
And there, high quality and sophisticated works were made.
The chamfered vase is very rare on late Joseon.
This piece is seemed to be made at a folk kiln in Bun-in.
Certification : written by Noriki Shimazu the famous Asian antiques researcher in Japan.
Size/ D:16.4cm H:14.5cm
VIDEOWoodblock Prints : Pre 1910
item #1437600
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Ohara Koson
Small Bird on a Morning Glory
Size: Approximately 16.9 x 12 cm. 6.5 x 4.625 inches.
Date: ca. 1910.
Koson signature and seal at lower left.
Publisher: Matsumoto (no. 438).
AK.24 in Crows, Cranes and Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson (Reigle Newland).
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: A couple of spots the lower sky.
An early and rarely seen design.
This Manchu style jacket is out of Northern China during the late Qing Dynasty...Hand loomed heavy weight cotton fabric with wool sleeve borders and embroidery trim.
fits small woman...and makes an impressive wall display
A Beautiful Modern Maki-e Lacquer Kogo, Container for Incense.
The lid and sides are decorated with stylised rocks among waves rendered in low relief with different techniques: kirigane ( small squares of gold foil), fundame (mat gold ground), nashigi (sprinkled gold powder) and shakudo on a kuro roiro shiage (polished black lacquer) background
A beautiful object for tea ceremony!
Inscribed and signed wooden box tomobako.
Size: Diam 7,5 h 2 cm. Showa Period, probably from the 60’s.
Pe...
Antique Chinese pair of large joss stick incense holders. Made of porcelain in bell form. Decorated with painted designs of dragons, lingzhi and scrolling vines in red-orange overglaze standing out against a dramatic black ground. Each joss holder has four large dragon medallions, two on the top portion and two on the bottom. Around them is painted a variety of scrolling foliage. The interior rim of the upper portion is painted with a pattern of lingzhi mushrooms.
Age: Qing Dynast...
Ohara Koson
Two birds on thin twigs with red berries
Size: Approximately 16.8 x 11.8 cm. 6.625 x 4.625 inches.
Date: ca. 1910.
Koson signature and seal at lower left.
Publisher: Matsumoto (no. 436).
Reference: K35.18 in Crows, Cranes and Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson (Reigle Newland).
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent. Slight wave in paper around original publisher's label at back.
An early and rarely seen design.
An antique Japanese bamboo Ikebana basket reminiscent of an outdoor garden fence. Bicolor bamboo strips in an open weave design. The handle is intertwined with young and old mature bamboo symbolizing a family's support over many generations. The old bamboo has segmented root nodes often referred to as Eyes. The overlapping slats on top of slats in the main body represents both support in numbers as well as the idea of abundance. The foot is woven bamboo in a low profile. Made by a unknown a...
Ohara Koson
Quail in Moonlight
Size: Approximately 17 x 12 cm. 6.75 x 4.75 inches.
Date: ca. 1910.
Koson signature and seal at lower left.
Publisher: Matsumoto (no. 447).
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Faint foxing spots. Light creasing at top right edge.
An early and rarely seen design not found in Crows, Cranes and Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson (Reigle Newland).
Antique Indian figure of dancing Ganesha. Carved of stone, possibly serpentine. Ganesha, the Remover of Obstacles stands on one foot with knees bent as he dances. In one hand he holds a string of prayer beads and in the other, a club. By his right hand is his vehicle (vahana), a mouse. Ganesha is the beloved child of Shiva and Parvati.
Age: 19th century
Dimensions: 8" high x 4 1/2" wide x 1 1/2" deep
An antique Japanese Kururi Tansu (apothecary chest for herbs and medicine) made of Sugi (Cryptomeria) wood and finished in a Negoro lacquer. 30 drawers each with an iron ring pull. It features two side carrying handles and a custom-made raised stand. Age: Meiji Era (1868-1912) Dimensions: 24 3/4" Wide by 17 1/4" High by 9 7.8" Deep
Antique Indian carved figure of Ganesha, the elephant headed Hindu deity known as the Remover of Obstacles. Carved of soapstone and with traces of pigment. Ganesha sits on a bench with one leg up. His gently curling trunk rests on his large round belly. According to legend, Ganesha was created from mud by the goddess Parvati in order to guard her while she bathed. Upon returning home from meditation, Parvati's husband, Shiva was furious to find his path blocked by Parvati's mud guardia...