A very striking antique monochrome Ultramarine/Powder Blue Peking Glass Snuff Bottle with continuous carving of a Dragon on both sides. Good condition. Size: H. 6 cm., 19th Century, China

Sensational Bizen yaki mizusashi for the tea ceremony signed and in a signed original paulownia wood box by Toko. The wood fired ceramic has unbeievable natural colorings from the kiln firing. C.1970. Excellent condition. H:10" x 7" wide. Ask for shipping quote.

Antique Chinese robe made with gorgeous blue silk, lined with forest green silk, edged in bright multicolor threading, and adorned all over with large, bright flowers and fleur de lys motifs in forbidden stitching. It has a mandarin collar with front fastenings down. This robe was owed by movie actress Mary Pickford. Size: 47" height, 60" width

Kabuto maedate, or ornament that sits in the front of the Japanese helmet. Aizen Myoo, flames coming out of his mouth. On top of his head a lion. Polychrome lacquered resin-like material, mounted on a metal base plate. Japan, 20th century.
Height ca. 5 ½ inches, width ca. 6 ½ inches.
Fine condition

Kabuto maedate, or ornament that sits in the front of the Japanese helmet. Long-horned monster face with big teeth and fangs and pointy ears. Wood with reddish color. Japan, 20th century.
Height 9 inches, width 8 ½ inches.
Fine condition

DESCRIPTION: An unusual netsuke featuring an abalone shell crafted from wavy burl wood with an ivory lobster perched on top. The lobster’s curled antennas are made of metal, and on the underside of the shell a signature is etched into the wood. Early to mid 20th century in very good condition. DIMENSIONS: 1 ¾” long (4.5 cm).

Cylinder shaped (hanzutsu) tea bowl made of light, fine, unrefined Mino clay. The style of the foot lets it appear contemporary with the late Oribe bowls. But the shape of the expertly thrown body, the orange skin effect on the typical Shino glaze with beautiful orange 'fire colour' recalls the days of the single chamber kilns, but the glaze and the somewhat irregular foot is typical for the late production of the 1620's at the Motoyashiki and Kamagane kilns.

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Chinese large yixing ware basket, with a small shell and two small yixing crabs clutching its sides. Engraved signature on bottom by a rare female artist. Small losses. Size: 9.5" height, 10.5" width

Japanese koi fish made of bronze. Well crafted with animated expression and body language. Nicely detailed with original patina. Showa Period (circa 1960's) Dimensions: 8" Long X 4" Wide X 4" High

Japanese woodblock print by Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950) titled "Fujiyama from Miho", signed in pencil, with stamp and printed title. Size: 10.5" height, 15.75" width

Antique Japanese woodblock print by the famous woodblock artist Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849), best known for his print titled 'The Giant Wave off Kanagawa'. This print depicts a small boy riding the back of an ox. Certified original by publisher T. Sakai est. 1874. Size: 7" height, 5" width

Japanese woodblock print by renowned woodblock artist Yoshitoshi (1839-1892) , depicting a young giant Mushashibo Benkei, nicknamed Onikawa, crouched over a pool of water, waiting to attack the giant carp he discovered had eaten his mother. From the '36 Ghosts' series. Size: 14" height, 9.25" width

Antique Japanese Lacquer arrow (ya) case. Mounted archery was the primary and most respected mode of Japanese warfare until the introduction of firearms in the 16th century. As a reflection of this, archery equipment was beautifully crafted of formed bamboo, lacquer work, and leather strapping. Decoration of blooming cherry blossoms "sakura fabuki" accented in gold lacquer.

Edo Age (Circa 1850's)

Size: 40 1/2" Long X 5 1/4" Wide X 5" High

Antique Japanese Bronze dog. Golden woven colored neck tie with bells hanging from the dogs neck. Very charming expression and posture. Taisho Period 6 1/4" Long X 4" Wide X 6" High

Quality Japanese Bronze of Kintaro, a child of superhuman strength who was raised by a hag on Mount Ashigara. He made friends with the animals on the mountain and became a loyal follower of Minamoto no Yorimitsu under a new name: Sakata no Kintoki. Kintaro is popularly known for capturing Shutendouji, a demonic terror of the region of Mount Ooe. Today, Kintaro is celebrated on Children’s Day (May 5th), where Japanese parents decorate the room of their newborn son with Kintaro dolls in hopes it...

Gorgeous antique Chinese 33 piece porcelain tea set with bright glaze designs of flowers in red, blue, green, yellow, and purple. Each individual piece bears the red Guangxu mark on its underside (1871-1908). Perfect condition. Size: Large Plate 10.25" diameter

Antique Japanese sword display stand with pierced carvings of leaves and gilt paintings of blossom petals blowing in the wind. The stand folds together for storage. Size: 13" height, 33" length

Chinese Calligraphy brush. Dark, carved horn handle. With writing in two locations. Gray color horse hair used as the brush material. Circa: 1950's Dimensions: 11 1/2 Long X 1" Wide (6 1/2" Long Handle)