Antique Japanese stoneware kame (wide mouthed bowl) from Shigaraki kiln. Made using the local sandy clay from the bed of Lake Biwa, Shigaraki ware is identified by the embedded granules of feldspar. Mineral and ash glaze is dribbled and spattered over the surface leaving long, uneven drips. Depending on how the vessel is positioned during the firing process, if it falls over or if it is leaning on another piece, fragments of nearby pottery can stick, adding a story about it's journey insi...

Ota Masamitsu (Ota Gako) (1892-1975)
Nakamura Tokizo III as Shizuka Gozen
No. 7 from the shin hanga series: Leading Figures of the Modern Stage in Their Most Famous Roles (Gendai Butai Geika).
Date: 1955.
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.75 x 10.75 inches.
Publisher: Banchoro. Seal at bottom margin.
Printer: Miyake Koshodo. Seal at bottom margin.
Condition: Excellent.

Lovely floral arrangement with clear rock crystal and carnelian flowers and leaves. In a low shaped marble bowl.

Age: Republic Period

Size: 10"H x 5"D

An antique Japanese Choba Tansu (merchant chest) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Hinoki (Cypress) woods. Original wiped lacquer technique finish and hand made iron hardware. The lock knobs feature a Plum Blossom design and the design of the handles is a straight Gumbai. Sliding side by side doors open to a spacious area where once merchant books and records were stored.

A rare feature of this chest are the hidden compartments under the four bottom side by side drawers. Under the center tw...

A Rare Jindezhen Shufu type pear shaped vase with S shape ring handles, the center surrounded with molded of four chrysanthemum scrolls. Condition with no any chip, no any crack and free from any restoration. Yuan Dynasty 13th-14th century. Height: 17,6 cm.

Length approximately 23.5 cm. Width approximately 23.5 cm. In good condition.

Small bamboo basket box with washi. The corners of the bamboo basket are rather breakable, so it has nice washi for reinforcement outside as well as inside. In good condition. The first half of the 20th century. 10.5cm x 16cm x 5.5cm (with a lid)

Height approximately 31.5 cm (including wood stand). One of the handles has cracks. In good condition.

Height approximately 41.5 cm. There are few soft chips at the cover. In good condition.

A very fine and serene Thai Bronze Buddha in subduing Mara position. Good condition overall with recent Gold Leaf adorning the Buddha's head. The shape of the Buddha's base is quite rare. Size: height 9.75" x 6.5" (25 cm. x 17cm.). Shipping is extra.

A serene pair of 19th Century Thai Bronze Acolytes in the standing position. Good condition with nice aged patina. Size: Height 11.5" x 3.75" (29 cm.x 9.5 cm.). Price is for one (1), not the pair. Shipping extra.

Height approximately 32.5 cm. In good condition.

A genuine Khmer sandstone head with stand, Angkor-Bayon period, 12/13th Century A.D. Size: Height 6.5" x 4.5" (17 cm.x 12. cm.)

A genuine Khmer sandstone head, Angkor- Bayon period, 12/13th Century A.D. Size: Height 6.5" x 4.5"(17 cm x 12 cm.) without stand.

A beautiful and serene genuine sandstone Angkor-Bayon sandstone head. Size: Height 6" x 4" (15 cm x 10 cm.). 12/13th Century A.D.

A genuine Angkor-Bayon sandstone head mounted. Size: 6"x 4" (15 cm x 10 cm.) without stand. 12/13 th Century A.D.

A genuine Angkor-Bayon sandstone head mounted. Size: Height 8"x 5" (20 cm x 12.5 cm.). 12/13th Century A.D.

A genuine Angkor Khmer sandstone head mounted. Size: Height 8" x 5" (20 cm x 13 cm.) without stand. 12/13th century A.D.