1900's Chinese Silver Filigree Needle Case with Phoenix

It is 4.6 inches (11.8 cm) tall by 2 inches (5.1 cm) wide. It is 113.8 gram.

It is tarnished and has missing filigree wire and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Old (1950's) Japanese Plique a Jour Cloisonne Bowl with Flowers

It is 2.4 inches (6.1 cm) tall by 4.9 inches (12.5 cm) wide. It is 0.5 Lb.

It has a hairline crack and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Ohara Koson
Songbird and Lotus
Size: Approximately 6.625 x 4.75 inches.
Date: ca. 1910.
Koson signature and seal at lower right.
Publisher: Matsumoto (no. 439).
K.35.21 (cat 125b) in Crows, Cranes and Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson (Reigle Newland).
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Frayed lower edges. Paper remnants at back.
An early and rarely seen design.

Japanese ceramic jar.

Age: Japan, Meiji Period, 19th Century
Size: Height 33.4 C.M. / Width 44.7 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

A wood suzuri-bako (ink stone box or writing box) which has layers of colors of urushi inside. It has a memo that it belonged to a noted Japanese painter, however it is not proven. The first half of the 20th century. It has some hair lines and cracks in the painting. 17cm x 27cm x 4.8cm

An example of some of the finest porcelain modern Japan has to offer. According to the Wakao Kei, the artist who crafted this piece, it took him years of trial and error to perfect these stunning translucent glazes and associated techniques such as getting the right flowing consistency and pooling effect around the base. The unglazed portions at the base seen here in pictures was created by the artists fingers as he plunged the vessel into the glaze while holding firmly to the porcelain body—a...

This is a Japanese antique excellent silk kinran Weave and hand-embroidery kesa textile of the edo era(1800-1867) . The lining is silk safflower dyed. There are some stains, and a part of the embroidery thread is peeled off. There is a small hole. But they don't stand out. Recommended for your antique textile collection. Size:Length:94cm / 37inch Width:: 29cm / 11.4inch

Shotei Takahashi (Hiroaki) (1871-1945)
Snow in Uchikawa
Date: Pre-1916.
Size: Mitsugiriban. 14.625 x 6.375 inches.
Shotei seal at right.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo (#682). S-81 in Shotei catalog.
Reference: Shotei cat. M-116. Ota #60. Watanabe #682. Ota-ku Folk Museum notes date this print 1907-1915.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Fading and toning. Spotting in snow. Chip at lower right edge and corner. Crease upper left.
Note: Sno...

Enigmatic natural forms seem fossilized on the white surface of this rare guinomi by female pottery star Hattori Makiko enclosed in a black lidded wooden box signed and dated inside Heisei 27 (2015) and titled simply Shuki. It is 7.5 cm (3 inches) diameter and in excellent condition. This was from way back when we could acquire works by her. Those days are long gone, and this is the last of its kind.
Hattori Makiko was born in Aichi prefecture in 1984. She graduated the Aichi Prefectur...

A fabulous 17th century Koro (Momoyama to early Edo period) covered in black lacquer inlayed with minute mother of pearl shippo designs around circular windows featuring floral motifs. The lid is solid silver, pierced with overlapping floral designs. The windows feature grape, plum, bamboo and other seasonal imagery important in Asian cultures. It is 11 cm diameter and in overall excellent condition considering the age.

A Japanese boxwood netsuke depicting Shojo crouched in a typical posture, with his hand resting on his knee, while sleeping from the effects of too much sake, the kimono is finely carved with geometric motifs as well as the long hair on the back. Similar examples of the Nagoya carvers are illustrated in Meinertzhagen, MCI, p.844, Davey, MTH, p.189, no.570 and Lazarnick, NIA, p. .1063. Edo period 19th century Sizes: 3,3 x 2,7 x 2,6 cm. Condition report: Good condition

江原盤 / GANGWONBAN

Simple and refined low rectangular wooden table made in Gangwon Province in the northeast Korea called 'Gangwonban' categorized into a type of 'Soban' as the traditional Korean wooden table for individual use, early 20th century, approx. 45.5 x 34.5 x H 25.5cm (17.91 x 13.58 x 10.03in). Handy lightweight structure as easy carrying and storing. Some expected scratches and chips due to aging, but in generally good condition as is and stable....

Exceptionally rare baby blanket from the Tujia weavers of Longshan County, Hunan Province, China. I have been looking for one of these for years and this is the first complete blanket I have ever found, albeit the lower two border panels come from a different piece. This incorporates the unique white tiger motif (see enlargement #3) which is believed to give the baby protection. For the Tujia the white Tiger is a totemic ancestor deity. The central panel has some holes and has unrav...

This is the only ancient Korean mace ever offered for sale. The few existing examples are all in museums in Korea. It is from the Early Joseon Dynasty, 16th Century or earlier. Only Korea has this type of straight mace with a perfectly round head. And the head is made from iron insets just like the scales on Korean royal armor. 22 inches (46 cm) long, 3.5 inches (9 cm) wide.

Antique Mongolian traveler's knife and chopsticks set. The knife's sheath is made of wood and completely covered in silver repoussé designs of Buddhist symbols and inlaid with coral and turquoise florets. The handle of the knife and the chopsticks are made of bone.

Age: 19th century

Dimensions: 15 1/2" long x 1 3/8" wide

Antique Chinese bronze ding, tripod ritual vessel. Large swooping handles extend from either side of the relief decorated neck. The round body is supported by three feet, each decorated with the head of a horned animal. Great patination and mineral encrustations.

Age: Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)

Dimensions: 11 1/4" high x 9 3/4" long (including handles) x 8" wide.

Antique Chinese rectangular embroidered panel. Made all of silk with butterflies and flowers on an orange embroidered ground. Many flowers and butterflies are sewn us using the forbidden stitch technique. Edged in black silk embroidered with more flowers and butterflies in shades of blue.

Age: 19th century

Dimensions: 38 1/2" x 47"

The Finely Cast Iconic Figure Standing On A Stylized Lotus Throne With Both Hands Raised In Abhaya Mudra. The Altar Finely Decorated With Floral Patterns And Peakocks Sustaining The Buddha And The Altar. A Splendid Bronze Piece Dating Back To Lopburi Period, 13th Century AD. Estimate value: $6000 = $8000 Measurements: Height - 40cm (16 In) Provenance: Austrian Private collection Don't hesitate to send your offer, we always do our best to offer the most attractive pieces for th...