beautiful old hand mirror... small amount of deteriation to mirror silver back....typical for mirror of this age.. total length 9.5 inches width 3.5 inches at widest point and .5 inches thick at the handle...

Pair of lacquered wooden panels inlaid with jade and soapstone. The first is decorated with antiques, the second with foliage and birds. The sculptures are of very good quality. The wooden frames as well as the lacquered backs are late 20th century but we believe that parts were recovered from older broken furniture and were reused here, as can be seen with the small wooden panels decorated with bats and mother-of-pearl inlays that are 19th century or earlier. We can sell them separately, the on...

Chinese porcelain pot, decorated with peonies, rocks and birds. The decor is identical on both sides. Two gilt bronze and copper handles in the shape of stylized lion masks have been added. It is important to specify that these handles are of Chinese manufacture from the 18th century and are of excellent quality. This type of mask is sometimes found on 18th century Chinese incense burners. It is possible that these handles were mounted as soon as the vase was created for export or for the Chines...

Futonji with two faces which are made of hand-spun cotton. One is katazome with chrysanthemum motif, dyed with bengala (red iron dioxide) and the other is checks dyed with vegetable indigo. Both sides have mending patches, breaks and holes. The first half of the 20th century. 144cm x 146cm

17th Century Chinese Kangxi Famille Noire Turquoise Glaze Porcelain Vase with Flowers Marked

It is 8.85 inches (22.5 cm) tall by 4 inches (10.3 cm) wide. It is 1.1 Lb.

It has a hairline crack (about 6 cm in length) at the lip along with small chips. It also has stains, glaze crazing, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1930's Republic Era Chinese pale celadon hand polished jade plaque depicting a bird amongst scrolling tendrils. Excellent condition, it measures 2 inches high x 1 3/8".

Very hard to find Chinese scholar's desk plank. Made of huanghuali wood, the plank has aged beautifully having a wonderful warm golden patina with a beautiful sheen. There are 3 minor age cracks at 3 of the 4 corners. These cracks do not compromise the integrity of this incredible scholar's item, but instead attests to its age. Planks were used to set objects on that a Scholar was using. He could have also used it to display an item or items. Measures 15" x 6.5" x .5"

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Hand-drawn comical 'shunga' (pornographic picture) scroll like cartoon, Showa period, 20th century, Japan. Open: approx. L 230cm (90.55in), Close: approx. L 14 x D 3cm (5.51 x 1.18in). Slight aged deterioration as is, like seen at the last photo.


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Hanging straw-woven container for sujeo (Korean spoons and chopsticks), mid 20th century, Korea, Diameter 12 x Length without string 23.5cm (4.72 x 9.25in). Some expected sign of use and stains due to aging as is as seen.


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Scrafitto dots surround a pool of crackled glass deeply impressed into the ovoid form of this ko-tsubo by Yagi Kazuo enclosed in a wooden box signed by his son Yagi Akira. White slip appears haphazardly slapped on the body as with a wide brush, creating a vigorous dynamic, combined with the pointilized circle and abstract form, there is a tension which draws one into the belly of the work, certainly reflecting the best this important artist had to offer. It is 16.5 x 13 x 15 cm (6-1/2 x 5 x 6 i...

A finely carved jade dragon plaque dating, most likely, to the Warring States - Eastern Han period. The plaque measures 3-3/4"in length and is 1-1/2" at the widest. The stone is a grayish-green nephrite. Guaranteed authentic.

An authentic marble stele fragment depicting an Apsara, measuring 4-3/4" in height by 3-1/2" in width. The carving is very well done and the details are crisp. The surface retains its original patina. A very fine example, mounted on a custom stand (the base of the sculpture has been drilled with a hole to accommodate the shaft). Please see the photos, as they are a part of the description.

An expressive small figure of the long-haired Gama Sennin dressed in a leaf apron, standing on a plinth, with a small toad. Carved from boxwood, the eyes of the immortal are inset in glass. Unsigned. Condition: back with a large and few smaller age cracks (top of the head, arm sleeve), few tiny rim chips. Dimension: c. 15.5 cm high.

Chinese miniature porcelain tea caddy with gold decoration. All the gold painting is intact and shows no wear which is pretty amazing. Dates mid to late 1700's, it is a fantastic little piece for the collector. In excellent condition, that is as originally made, the only imperfections are little pin pricks in the firing which is normal. This had a cork stopper which is inside the caddy. Measures 3" high x 2" wide x 1/2". Dates 2nd half 1700's.

This pieces was made in Jingdezhen kiln on North Song dynasty era, stunning blueish white that is the feature of Jingdezhen kiln. It is flower shaped and has carved peony pattern at the inside surface. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnDlIGh4uOI Size:12.7cm(D)4.5cm(H) Accessary: new made wooden box signed by Noriki Shimazu Certification: by Noriki Shimazu the famous researcher with Asian antiques in Japan.

Japanese Pine wood Arm rest, Meiji Period 1880, 24" wide, 17" high, 8" wide, can be used for the writing table, or hanging shelf, thick solid Pine wood, the condition is good.

Japanese Merchant Chest, Tansu for keeping documents, Meiji Period 1880, 20" deep, 16" high, 12" wide, with 3 graduated size drawers, Cear wood box or chest with black iron hinges, handles and lock button, wood grain is beautiful and the condition is original and some wood irregular surface on one side.

Early 20th C Chinese hand carved ivory cribbage board with a with a pair of dragons on scrolling ground. Measures about 9" long.