Guanyin in cast bronze. The deity is represented standing, wearing a long dress, she holds a bottle in her hand. The bronze is very worn but has a superb old patina. Northern China Tang dynasty. 7th-9th century.It was soldered late with tin on a square bronze base so that it could stand upright. Height: 135mm

A Very Fine/Rare Korean Spring Sea-Landscape 8 Panel Screen by (남농南農), 허건-許楗] (1908~1987): Korea, A large eight-panel screen, painted in ink on paper depicting early Morning of Spring Sea- Landscape painting, large thick fog spread in deep mountain and fishing village near Fishermen, silk brocade borders and wooden frame with metal fittings, inscribed in the upper right corner: "Enjoying the fresh morning” ai1907~1987): It’s in very good condition as an 8 panel screen...

1900's Chinese Manchu Embroidered Silk Platform Pedestal Shoes

They are 3.5 inches (8.8 cm) tall by 7.2 inches (18.2 cm) in length. The total weight is 0.5 Lb.

They are frayed and have loose threads, yellowing, discoloration, rubbing paint, stains, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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An organic sake cup on stand in pastel yellow by Yamaguchi Michi enclosed in the orignalsl signed wooden box titled Shuhai. It is roughly 6 cm (2-1/2 inches) diameter and is in excellent condition, directly from the artist.
Yamaguchi Michie was born in Aichi prefecture in 1964, and came to pottery at the age of 35, opening her studio in Nagoya in 2003. She first exhibited with the Nitten National Art Exhibition in 2008. In 2009 she was accepted into the Nihon Togeiten National Ceramic ex...

White jade pendant stained with rust representing a goose busy washing itself. The bird is represented resting on a large lotus leaf, its head preening its dorsal feathers, gracefully curving its neck which stands out from the body and serves as a natural handle for passing the silk cord. The compact shape, the whiteness of the rust-stained stone, the subject, the natural attachment and the quality of the sculpture as well as the details make it a jewel of excellent quality. Chinese lapidary wo...

White jade jewelry representing a phoenix in flight among plants. The vigorous, angular sculpture and multi-level carving are typical of the period of the 15th-16th century during the Chinese Ming dynasty. However, it could be older. The color of jade is grayish white, it was inlaid on the lid of a pretty precious wooden box with beautiful veins, which contributed to protecting it. Two malachite flower vase are inlaid on either side of the jade pendant. This box and this assembly must have been ...

1930's Japanese Satsuma Earthenware Millefleur Flowers Punch Bowl Marked Gyokuzan 玉山

It is 5.1 inches (13 cm) tall by 12.2 inches (31 cm) wide. It is 6.7 Lb.

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

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A tall antique Korean Nong clothes cabinet decorated in mother of pearl with nickel hard mounts. Twelve landscape scenes with six stylized book match on front hinged doors. Key fret frame design surrounding doors and drawers.

Age: Late 19th-Early 20th C Korean Empire Period

Dimensions: 64 3/4" High by 36 1/4" Wide by 19" Deep

Antique Balinese Barong mask. The masked figure in Topeng dance dramas represents a protective spirit, a symbol of health and good fortune and is used during dance celebrations. This mask is carved of wood and painted with colors and gold details. Mounted on a metal stand.

Dimensions: 9" high (12 1/2" high on stand) x 7" wide x 5 1/4" deep

An antique Japanese Kimono Tansu made of Sugi (Cryptomeria) wood. All original Shunkei lacquer finish and hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite handles. Full moon lock plates with 6 spacious drawers for clothes storage.

Age: Meiji Period (1880-1890)

Dimensions: 35 3/4" Wide by 39 1/4" High by 14 1/2" Deep.

An antique Japanese Sendai Tansu (kimono chest) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. Original natural Urushi lacquer and hand forged iron hardware including the stylized Mokko handles. A vine arabesque design surrounds the family crest on each of the lock plates.

Age: Meiji Period (1880-1890)

Dimensions: 47" Wide by 33 3/4" High by 17" Deep

Japanese antique Bugaku theatre mask for Genjoraku dance. The imperial court dance has been performed for over 12 hundred years. During the Edo Period, the dance was performed as part of shrine festivals to celebrate prosperity and peace. This mask is carved of wood with a moveable jaw. It has traces of red and colorful pigments. Mounted on a metal stand.
Provenance: From the Collection of Sandra Miller, New York.

Age: Edo Period (c. 1800's)

Dimensions: 14" high ...

The vase is in yellow bronze. It appears to have been taken down with a hammer because it has thin walls, however it may have been cast. It is a very simple design object but of excellent quality, the proportions are perfect, the finishes are very careful. Artisans capable of producing a bronze of this fine quality would have been entirely capable of producing such a fine casting. This elegant simplicity makes us think of this very old vase, probably dating from the 17th century, or before, a ma...

Ohara Koson
Bird and Flowers (given title)
Image size: 5.5 x 3.625 inches.
Matte window size: 6.25 x 4.25 inches.
Etching paper size: 8.0 x 5.875 inches.
Paper frame size: 8.5 x 7.375 inches.
Date: ca Early twentieth century.
Very small Koson signature and seal at lower right.
Features gofun embossing on bird and flowers.
Medium: Etching.
Condition: Toned and soiled paper. Margin corner chip. Attached at margin to paper frame.
Note: We could...

Copper alloy vase inlaid with precious metals, shakudo (gold and copper) shibuichi (silver, gold and copper) silver and gold. Some designs are gilded, others are solid gold. The inlays are all made of the same dovetail technique. Decorated with Phoenixes in flight, Buddhist Lions, birds and stylized flowers. The style of the absolutely Japanese and compartmentalized decor, the distribution of colors, the stylized subjects, the meticulousness of the carvings and the excellent quality make us rank...

Fine & Rare Chinese Yuan Dynasty Burnished Black Pottery Horse & Groom with Oxford TL Test

These impressive and attractive pottery models of a horse and groom were made during the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368). Such figures from the Yuan Dynasty are very distinctive and are particularly rare and desirable. The surface of these figures is typically fired to grey, or almost black, and sometimes, as in this case, burnished to a smooth finish.

The horse is laden with a pack on its back, on t...

Fine & Rare Large Chinese Yuan Dynasty Burnished Black Pottery Horse

This impressive and attractive pottery model of a horse was made during the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368). Such figures from the Yuan Dynasty are very distinctive and are particularly rare and desirable. The surface of these figures is typically fired to grey, or almost black, and sometimes, as in this case, burnished to a smooth finish.

The horse is laden with a pack on its back, on top of which is tied a tiger skin. N...

Fine Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Horse (AD 618 - 906)

This very attractive pottery model of a horse was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from a buff-coloured pottery that has been "cold painted" in a creamy-white pigment. This horse is well-modelled and stands upright and alert with its head turned a little to its left.

Height 22 cm (8.5 inches). A fine example in very good condition.

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