Muhoto stupa with lotus-form dais sculpted from sandstone. Mid-Edo Period ca. 1700. Good lichen accumulation.

Total height: 47 cm
Diameter of lotus-form dais: 22 cm

Referred to in the literature as a muhoto but commonly called a ranto (lit. egg stupa), this distinctive stupa style originated in China and arrived in Japan with the introduction of Zen (Ch'an) Buddhism from the start of the Kamakura Period (1192–1333). Initially employed as grave markers for Zen Buddhist priests, muhoto su...

Height approximately 31 cm. Repaired. In good condition.

Length approximately 13.3 cm (across the handle). 3(three) soft dents at the body. 1(one) dent at the base. In good condition.

Cocks and dragons are the predominate design elements of this colorful antique Japanese obi... Family crest of golden thread on the end. Heavy silk brocade, in beautiful condition

This haori is made with a fabric of lush silk with subtle weave pattern design. In contrast, the silk lining has a bold floral design. This is one garment that can easily be worn with the "correct side" outside or inside out....

Tray. L : 28c,l : 20c

To cut or scrape. L : 16c

To cut or scrape. L : 11c

To cut or scrape. L : 14c

To heat, cut or scrape. L : 26c

To heat or spoon out. L : 23c

Ornemental hairpin from the Li minority of Hainan ; it is made of buffalo bone, and engraved with a character, one arm up, riding a mythical mount (dragoon), and with a fish and numerous geometric designs.
The hollowed parts are filled with black pigment ; ancient glass and porcelain beeds and silk streamers. L : 20c. Hainan island, Li minority, beginning of 20th. C.

Found in a tomb, the pipe having been buried with its owner. Oxidised baitong (the bamboo stem has decayed), beautiful bowl . L : 18c H : 8c

Wick scissors L : 18c, l : 8c

Wick tweezers L : 24c, l : 4c

Large silver torque worn by the « Flower » Miao made of silver.
That kind of heavy necklace was only worn for prestige during the festivals. Guizhou, China, first half of 20th C. H : 30c, inner Width : 15c, external Width : 25c

Very rare huangyangmu (rosewood) pipe ornament of a man riding a guardian lion ; the only one with such a character I ever saw in that condition (see PP-D3S) ; promotion and protection symbol.
Almost perfect condition (tiny chip at the back of the base) and beautiful patina, beautiful carving with many details, carving all around the base. Big size : 5c

Very rare huangyangmu (rosewood) pipe ornament of an acrobat riding a guardian lion ; also the only one with such a character I ever saw.
The lion holds a mobile ball in its mouth; wonderful patina and beautiful colour, tiny chip at the lion’s mouth ; 5c