Unusual Miao embroidered panel (probably from an apron). There is a coiled dragon in the center with two phoenixes above- surrounded with longevity characters, anthropomorphic and zoomorphic figures. It has a tattered calendered silk black border silk weft embroidered all the threads are handspun. The dyes has bled a bit, so please see enlargements. H: 61.5cm/24.2in x D: 33cm/13in. Circa early-mid 20th century

A rare example of Xiwangmu, depicted as a Tang Noblewoman, circa early Qing Dynasty. Probably the first feminist Goddess, in a strongly patriarchal society: “The Queen Mother was held in especially high regard by Chinese women who did not represent the societal norm of the submissive woman”. Condition as is, these usually have a votive niche in the back where the donor’s name, date and their wish. This can be accessed by removing some of the original paint but that will be up do...

This is a japanese antique Edo period tsutsugaki Natural Indigo Multicolor Pigment Hemp Wall The design is a very rare design with a very auspicious pattern of sacred shimenawa and pine, bamboo and plum.It has discoloration and repair marks, but is in good condition for the remnants.You can easily decorate it on the wall. Recommended for your antique collection. Size::length：144cm(56.6inch) / width:68cm (26.7inch) It separates a holy place from other unclean places and is considered a barr...

Pair of antique hair pins from the Akha minority in Northern Thailand, very old, these kind of things are very hard to find these days as most all of the hill tribe artifacts have been collected up. Perfect condition -L: 12.4cm & 13.3cm. Free shipping via Hong Kong Registered Airmail.

This is a Japanese antique child kimono of natural indigo dye hand Yuzen-dyed on handspun, in Edo period. There is a slight slight stain, but it is not noticeable. There are very light stains and small repair marks, but it is inconspicuous, undamaged and in very good Recommended for your antique collection. ::Length:98cm(38.5inch) / Cuff to cuff, across the back:86cm(33.8inch)

Fine old wedding blanket from the Mulao ethnic group in Southern China. This has a classic floral, butterfly and phoenix weft embroidered pattern. Excellent condition with no damage- this is woven with all handspun cotton thread with some tiny bits of silk floss. The dyes are a combination of indigo and possibly aniline and organic mix in the red and orangeish colors. L: 100cm/39.5in and W: 72cm/28.2in - with border L:122cm/48in and W: 88cm/35in.

Tang/Five Dynasties, stoneware jar with light olive green glaze and reddish clay body. The foot is rimless and concave. There is a “Jun” type glaze run on the body noted in enlargements- probably unintentional but interesting nonetheless. I have done simple repair on the mouth by filling a shallow chip and applying a layer of gold leaf. H: 12cm/4.8in and D: 9cm/3.5in.

Cotton noren with shibori yabane (plume) design and dyed with indigo. In excellent condition excepy for a minor stain (5mm x 8mm). 20th century. 84cm x 120cm

Antique Japanese porcelain kogo (incense box). Round in form and flat on top. Glazed with a lovely crackled white ground and two blue butterflies, one on the lid and one on the side where the two pieces join. Signed "Taisuiken" on the inside of the lid. With original tomobako.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 4 3/8" wide x 1 1/2" high

Antique Japanese Seto Ware stoneware ishizara (food plate). Covered with a cream colored slip and painted with a pair of crayfish in gosu blue glaze. Produced in or around the city of Seto in Aichi Prefecture. Seto is considered one of the Six Ancient Kilns of Japan.

Age: Tokugawa Shogunate, Edo Period (late 18th/early 19th century).

Dimensions: 8 3/4" wide x 1 3/4" high

Woodblock print of a maiko. She sits in profile, dressed in a flowing kimono decorated with a colorful fan motif. Here ornate obi is embellished with details in gold leaf. In the background is a design of waves in blue and white on a dark gray ground.

Jun-ichirô Sekino traveled widely, not just throughout Japan but also in America, Mexico, Africa and Europe. He started making woodblock prints early in his middle school days and was prolific until his death in 1988 at age 74. He...

An original limited edition Kiyoshi Saito woodblock print entitled Flower and a Girl (10) printed in 1971 and numbered 14/80. Print size including title: 21 1/4" High by 14 7/8" Wide. Total size including border approximately 24" High by 18" Wide. Rare print in a low edition of a girl in profile viewing a colorful flower.

Woodblock print of a maiko playing cards. Seated with her back toward the viewer, displaying her richly embroidered obi with flying cranes, she looks over her shoulder and demurely displays the card in her hand, the ace of hearts. The background is decorated with a pattern similar to that of her obi, flying cranes and swirling water with applied flecks of gold leaf on a yellow ground.

>Jun-ichirô Sekino traveled widely, not just throughout Japan but also in America, Mexico, Afri...

Untitled woodblock print of a mountain village and two figures by Jun-ichirô Sekino (1914-1988). A monochromatic rural scene depicting a row of buildings against a backdrop of trees. In the foreground is a man with net and a boy carrying two buckets on a pole across his shoulders. A lovely example of Sekino's interest in patterns (especially rooftops) combined with his appreciation for people in their familiar surroundings.

Jun-ichirô Sekino traveled widely, not just throughout ...

A large Chinese Canton enamel bowl finely painted with flowers and peaches on a ruby-red ground. The interior with turquoise, the base with white enamel. Condition: footrim with three small enamel losses, few hairlines. Good - regarding the age and delicacy of the material. Please consult the photos, they make part of the condition report. Dimension approx.: bowl: diameter: 15.3 cm, height: 7.1 cm.

Lovely small early Qing (possibly Ming), blue and white jar, very thinly potted with simple floral scroll pattern. Perfect condition, H: 7.4cm/2.9in and D: 6.2cm/2.5in. Free shipping via Hong Kong Registered Airmail.

This is a Japanese antique child kimono hand Yuzen-dyed on handspun & natural hemp safflower-dyed fabric, from the Edo period. There is a slight slight stain, but it is not noticeable. There is no damage and it is in very good condition.Size::Length:99cm(38.9inch) / Cuff to cuff, across the back:93cm(36.6inch)

It is a Japanese antique child kimono of hemp ground handspun & natural safflower dyed and shibori dye "Fan face & Hinomaru" pattern of Meiji period.There is a slight slight stain, but it is not noticeable. There is no damage and it is in very good condition.size::Length:89cm (35inchi) Cuff to cuff, across the back:83cm (32.6inch)