A spectacular black lacquered wooden sign carved with bold characters over a gold gilded carp swimming through a torrent of waves dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. It is in fine condition, with only minor marks typical of age. It measures 4 feet (121 cm) long, 14 inches (35 cm) wide and is 1-1/2 inches (3.5 cm) thick at the frame edge.
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Antique Chinese inlaid silver opium lamp with elegant geometric open designs. Its sides have repeating Chinese characters and cute figures with remnants of cloisonné. Signature on bottom. 19th century or early 20th. Size: 3.25" height, 3" width

Indonesian nickle silver box in the form of a fu dog with long fangs and its tongue sticking out, engraved spiral and wave patterns decorating the entire body. 20th century. Size: 6.26" height, 9" length

Beautiful pair of Chinese jadeite brush washers, carved into lotus leaves. The jade has beautiful light green and deep, spinach green tones as well as areas of brown or beige. One has some losses. 19th century Size: 4" length, 3" width, .5" thickness

Antique Korean Koryo bowl with celadon glaze and tight crackling. Very charming, small size. Size: 5.5" diameter, 1.25" height

Antique Korean Koryo celadon crackle glaze bowl, with a design resembling a lettuce plant inside, and incised line along the inner rim. Size: 1.5" height, 6.75" diameter

Antique Japanese tobacco ban (smoking box) with handle, made of hardwood with lovely grain, two small drawers, two small compartments on top with lids (one with a tiny bronze pomegranate), open square compartment for an ash bowl and a long compartment for pipes, Taisho Period. Size: 4 3/4" high x 9 1/2" wide (including handle) x 6 1/2" deep.

Antique Chinese blue and white porcelain water coupe, with blue cobalt underglaze spiral designs along the rim, imagery of villagers by the sea, boats, shrubbery, and smoke rising from campfires. 18th/19th century Size: 2.25" height, 4.5" diameter

Antique Indonesian metal round container bordered with embossed suns and moons, central body and lid decorated with fleur de lys motifs over a crosshatch background, pierced foot with S designs. The inside and bottom of the container have a lovely patina. Size: 6" height, 9.5" diameter

Antique Japanese low bronze suiban, or shallow tray to be filled with suiseki or viewing stones, sand and bonsai. It has an interesting shape with sides decorated by waves and sea shells. The feet are also sea shells. Size: 2" height, 14.25" length

Antique Chinese jadeite carved into an elegant resting bird with a twig in its mouth. Its tiny feet have been carved curled up underneath its body. Size: 1.75" height, 2.25" length

Antique Chinese jade carved into the image of a stout, smiling man, who appears to be a god or heavenly being due to his large earlobes. He holds a lingzhi sprig over his left shoulder and gestures Buddhist mudra with his hands to expel demons. Size: 2.75" height, 1.25" width

Cast iron kakebotoke or votive plaque for a Buddhist temple or house shrine, showing Amida Nyorai in low relief with ajour in mandorla. Japan, Meiji era, 19/20th century.

Diameter 6 ¼ inches

Excellent condition

A pleasure craft of solid burled wood covered in clear, black and red lacquer with inlayed mother of pearl designs which opens up to be a picnic box. The fore-peak is removable and opens to hold chopsticks. The upper cabin is a sake bottle, the roof a large plate, the the lower cabin food and rice storage. The aft holds 6 small plates, and the structure all can be removed to reveal the food storage in the hold. It is roughly 20 x 8-1/2 x 11 inches (50 x 21 x 28 cm). There is a repair to the...

Incredible attention to detail defines this large Pagoda entirely gilded in gold. It is 32 inches (81.5 cm) tall, 16 inches (41.5 cm) square at the base and in excellent condition. This would have been displayed in a Butsuma as a reliquary container. Both upper and lower doors open to reveal gold lined chambers in which the Buddhist objects could be stored. A couple of the small bells dangling from the eaves have been replaced or re-hung with wire. Due to size the cost of shipping will be a...

Antique Chinese jadeite carving of a smiling, robed man with a small child climbing onto his shoulders. The child holds onto pierced carving branches for support. The jade is of a grey-green tone with mossy green tones where various stacked objects have been carved. Size: 2.25" height, 1.25" width

Antique Japanese coral brooch that has been very finely carved into seeds of millet and delicate curling leaves with soft, notched edges. The coral has wonderful natural striations of a lighter pink hue. Each carved piece is mounted separately, making it very unique. Size: 1.75" length

Beautiful Japanese antique wedding kimono made of chirimen silk (crepe) and decorated all over with a scene of a river and blossoming plum trees in a rural pavilion setting, the design is done in a paste resist with a delicate blending of colors, silk embroidered details are accented with extensive use of gold thread and small areas of shibori technique. The kimono is lined in a salmon color silk and padded along the hem and edges of sleeves. Meiji Period. Size: 63" high x 51" wide