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Beautiful antique Japanese bronze vases with raised design of dragons on one side and phoenixes on the other, each vase inscribed, label states that these vases were presented by Members of Congress of Fukuoka Prefecture, Meiji Period (1868-1912).
Size: 11 1/2" high x 6" wide.
Zentner Collection
SOLD, Thank you. Pair of Japanese antique sake warmers, made of bronze with silver finish, incised all over with beautiful scrolling motif, lovely patina overall, come with kiri wood tomobako.
Size of each: 6 1/2" high (including handle) x 8 1/2" wide (including spout).
Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1920
item #548475
Zentner Collection
Sold Japanese woodblock print by Yoshitoshi, from "36 Ghosts" series.
Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1920
item #548463
Zentner Collection
$975.00 Japanese woodblock print by Yoshitoshi, from "100 Aspects of the Moon" series.
Southeast Asian : Textiles : Pre 1950
item #548252
(stock #1314)
Abhaya Asian Antiques
$160.00 Old Chin skirt, circa 1950, from the Khumi subgroup in Burma. The design is called “amtosa” although deceptively simple is really extremely complex; please note in enlargements that the reverse side of this textile does not show any of the pattern on the front. This is made on a backstrap loom of very fine homespun cotton with a beaded open work border along the selvedge. Three small repaired holes. L: 1.8m/6ft and W: 40.5cm/16in.
AntiqueTica.com
$750.00 Rare and large Nan jar with naturally running brown glaze. Nan is a Northern Thai ceramic which kilns were found in Nan province.
Age: Thailand, Sukhothai Period, Nan kiln, 14th-16th Century
AntiqueTica.com
$1,700.00 Rare and large Nan jar with naturally running brown glaze. Nan is a Northern Thai ceramic which kilns were found in Nan province.
Age: Thailand, Sukhothai period, Nan kiln, 14th-16th century
The Kura
Sold, Thank you A large bronze vase on rosewood stand featuring a dragon rising into three dimensional form from the murky surface; signed on the base Shinsui. The fearsome creature appears like a wraith, points of its armored body writhing through the dark patina. The stand itself is a work of art, exquisitely carved with four cut through diapers, on each corner of which is a squat leg, a large floral dial carved through in the center. The vase is over 9 inches (23 cm) tall, 10 inches (25.5 cm) in diameter ...
Asian Art By Kyoko
Price on Request This is a large antique fukusa, Japanese gift cover, 34 inches long and 26 inches wide, without including the tassels. The lid of the wooden box (hiro buta) that carried gifts was often placed upside down to display the gifts. The length of the Fukusa may have been adjusted for the tray.
The design of this Fukusa is based on the old Japanese folk tale, Yoro(Yohro) Waterfall. The waterfall was known as the Fountain of Youth and instead of water falling, Sake wine was falling. Whoever d...
Asian Art By Kyoko
Price on Request This is an antique fukusa, Japanese gift cover with cranes. A pair of crane is a symbol of longevity and harmony. The embroideries on this fukusa are particularly beautiful. One small hole in the front (smaller than the one in the back) did not show in the photos.
24 inches x 26 1/2 inches At the time of gift giving, the fukusa gift cover was used only with limited pe...
Asian Art By Kyoko
Inquire for Price This type of fukusa is a cover placed over a gift at the time of a gift-giving ceremony such as the "Yui-noh" which is held prior to a wedding. The evergreen pine symbolizes the strength and devotion of men; the plum blossoms represent purity, subtle beauty and the inner strength of women. Bamboo is often used to describe the personality of men and women; for example, a person being as straight (honest) as bamboo could also mean flexible (bendable) to a large extent. When pine (matsu, SHO), bam...
The Kura
Sold, Thank you and congrats! A deep and mournful sound emanates from this ancient Temple bell from Zennoji temple dated the 20th day, fourth month of 1686. One panel is inscribed Humbly presented, Shokakuzan Zenno Zen-Temple treasure, For the Nyodendoshi-Mujo Bosatsu Buddha. It is further inscribed Donated by Harada Shitaro of Saijo Village for the priest Jusanzoshu. We have been told by the previous owner this and another bell are from Zennoji Temple in Kanazawa prefecture. The striker plate, in the form of a petaled f...
Southeast Asian : Metalwork : Pre AD 1000
item #545951
(stock #COS-001)
JJ Oriental
Sold. Thank you A set of seven very rare Pyu silver coins. Dated 100 to 900 AD. Some coins have holes in them, probably used for jewerly. Sizes: Large coin 2.4cm Smallest 1.4cm. Condition Fine. Natural patina.
Thai wooden naga finial carved on both sides and decorated with mirror-tiles, used for decoration on top of the roof.
Age: Thailand, Late Ayutthaya period, circa 18th century
Thai wooden naga finial carved on both sides and decorated with mirror-tiles, used for decoration on top of the roof.
Age: Thailand, Late Ayutthaya period, circa 18th century
Thai wooden naga finial carved on both sides and decorated with mirror-tiles, used for decoration on top of the roof.
Age: Thailand, Late Ayutthaya period, circa 18th century
The Kura
Sold, Thank you! Oarsmen battle Tempestuous seas to carry safely home their cargo of courtly women in this vivid scene signed Hakushun dated 1932. The oars bend under the strain of the ferocious seas, the oarsmen pull with all their might. Behind bamboo curtains the young women huddle together, their courtly robes flowing about like the oceans mad waves. A very powerful scene supervised by a noble seated at the back of the small ship, witnessed by a gaggle of cormorants resting on a jagged rock cluster. The ...
Asian Art By Kyoko
Sold. Thank you. This is a superior Takeda ningyo (doll), an old Japanese theater doll which was most likely modeled after the character, Teiseiko from “Kokusenya-ya-Gassen.” It was a popular theater play in 18th to 19th century Japan.
The setting of the play is during mid 17th century China towards the end of the Ming Dynasty. Teiseiko (also known as Watonai) was fighting the battle for the old dynasty. The play is based on a true story of "Teiseiko" who was born from a Chinese sea merchant and a Japanese...
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