Rare Chinese Eastern Han Dynasty Decorated Glazed Jar

This very rare and unusual pottery jar was made during the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25 - 220) and comes from Shaanxi province in the northwest of China. It is made from a red pottery and attractively decorated in both green and amber glazes. The green glaze has a matt finish whereas the amber glaze is mostly glossy, although its colour and appearance does vary in places according to its thickness and, probably, uneven conditions in the kil...

Chinese Eastern Han Dynasty Glazed Pottery Jar

This pottery jar of "hu" form was made during the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25 - 220) and comes from Shaanxi province in the northwest of China. It is "heavily-potted" and made from a reddish pottery, its surface coated in an amber glaze, the colour of which varies a lot, demonstrating what a great effect varying kiln conditions can have to the colour of a glaze, even on just one jar. On either side of the waist are moulded taotie mask handles and...

Shotei Takahashi (Hiroaki) (1871-1945)
Arai Inn (Omori Arai Inn)
Series: Eight Views South of the Capital
Date: 1921.
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.25 x 10.75 inches.
Shotei seal at upper right.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Reference: O-20 in Shotei catalog.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Center crease. Soiling in margins. Toned paper. Very good color.
- The blocks for this print were destroyed in the Great Kanto Earthquake of 192...

Chinese Eastern Han Dynasty Glazed Pottery Jar

This pottery jar of "hu" form was made during the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25 - 220) and comes from Shaanxi province in the northwest of China. It is "heavily-potted" and made from a reddish pottery, its surface coated in quite a thin amber glaze with what appear to be abstract patterns added to the surface in green glaze, although this is quite indistinct due to the thinness of the glaze (see our other examples, stock numbers MB105 & MB475 for c...

Chinese Eastern Han Dynasty Glazed Pottery Jar

This pottery jar of "hu" form was made during the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25 - 220) and comes from Shaanxi province in the northwest of China. It is made from a reddish pottery and has simple incised decorative bands surrounding the jar at its shoulder. The whole surface, including the base and inner mouth, is coated in a very attractive glaze, the colour varying in places from a yellowish-amber to green.

This example is one of an interesti...

Korean Wood Oil Lamp and White Porcelain Oil Pot and cover, Joseon Dynasty 19th Century, 19" high, 8" widest point on the bottom, Octagonal shape wooden bottom with column wrapped with ornamental Brass cover with ring in the middle section below the wooden cup, White Porcelain oil pot fitted inside the wooden cup with the cut out area for the porcelain handle. The condition is all original including porcelain oil pot with top.

SIX JIZO

A pack of unique six votive wood carving images of Jizo Bosatsu (Jizo Bodhisattva), Edo-Meiji period, 19th century, Japan. In aesthetically damaged and matured condition due to age as is. Tallest: approx. H 16.5 x 4.8 x 2.8cm (6.49 x 1.88 x 1.10in), Shortest: approx. H 9.4 x 2.7 x 1.2cm (3.70 x 1.06 x 0.47in)


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This is a Japanese Very charming red and white geometric vintage soft silk haori jacket. It has no stain and damage. It is a very Excellent condition. Size:Length:78cm (30.7inch) Cuff to cuff, across the back: 129cm ( 50.7inch) Width, across back: 62.5cm ( 24.6inch)

Kikuchi Yuichi (aka Tomokazu)
Shinano Taisho Pond
Date: 1954.
Size: Oban. Approximately 14.75 x 9.75 inches.
Publisher: Adachi. Seal on back.
Yuichi seal at lower left.
Condition: Slight fading. Flattened crease along top margin.
Most Kikuchi Yuichi prints are small. This oban-sized work is rarely seen.

Two small Chinese blue and white porcelain bowls marked Guangxu Period (1875-1908), but probably Republic Period (1917-1949). Each Bowl has a black in color inscription that was applied over the original glazed surface in a second firing of the bowls. The inscription reads as follows: " Yi Hai - winter months - buyer's name - myself - bought - at - Nanchang" Yi Hai is the cyclical date for the year 1935. It appears that in Nanchang, during the winter of 1935, you could purchase a nice bowl, h...

Kawase Hasui
Zojo Temple, Shiba.
Series: Twenty Views of Tokyo.
Size: Aiban. Approximately 13.0 x 8.75 inches.
Date: 1934. The oban sized edition (Hotei #147) is 1925.
Published in 1934 by Osaka Mainichi in Japan Today & Tomorrow.
In the publication, the print was attched to black paper. Some of that paper remains at one back edge of the verso.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: An art conservator has repaired a tear at the bottom center below ...

METAL SCULPTURE BY ATSUO ISHII

Post-modern cast metal sculpture by Atsuo Ishii (https://jptca.org/en/ishii_atsuo/), early 1970s, Japan. approx. H 22 x W 10.2 x D 11cm (8.66 x 4.01 x 4.33in). Some damage due to age, with peeling. Photos including two examples of his art works besides. (More reference images; https://www.google.com/search?q=atsuo+ishii+sculptor&client=firefox-b-d&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwijtrehrKftAhU1K6YKHTEWCIoQ_AUoAXoECAYQAw&biw=1...

KOREAN WOODEN SPOOLS

Late 20th century. approx. 26 x 6.5cm (10.23 x 2.55in), 26 x 6cm (10.23 x 2.36in). The one with geometrical pattern is engraved with the idiom of Chinese character which stands for the pray for the birth of many boys.


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OLD IRON BELL

Pre-war period, early 20th century, Japan. approx. 8 x 8 x H 15cm (3.14 x 3.14 x 5.90in). Probably the decoration for horse when festival or shrine-ritual occasions. Nice lovely heart-shaped chip as is. Free shipping (*except to Africa and South America).


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1900's Chinese Bronze Archaic Style Square Vase

It is 15.7 inches (40 cm) tall by 12.9 inches (32.7 cm) wide. It is 5846 gram (12.9 Lb).

It has pitting, oxidation, hole at the bottom and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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18th Century Chinese White Jade Carved Plaque Marked

It is 2.3 inches (6 cm) tall by 1.7 inches (4.5 cm) wide. It is 24.1 gram.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips or cracks.

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17th Century Kangxi Chinese Blue & White Double Gourd Porcelain Vase

It is 8.3 inches (21.2 cm) tall by 4.3 inches (11 cm) wide. It is 2.1 lb.

It has dark spots, skip glazes, firing cracks at the base, and the lip has been cut and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1930's Chinese Turquoise Carved Shou Longevity Beads Mother of Pearl Necklace

It is 37 inches (94 cm) in circumference. The beads range from 17.85 mm to 18.85 mm wide. It is 195.2 gram.

Some beads have inclusions, flea bite chips and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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