A very unusual Pottery vase in Sino-tri-colored style by Miyanaga Tozan I enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Sansai Kodai-Mon Kabin. It is 20 cm (8 inches) diameter, 24.5 cm (10 inches) tall not including the red wood stand and is in excellent condition. This is the first piece I have ever seen by this artist in this style, and after more than a quarter century of looking at Japanese ceramic art, I would guess that to be quite a rarity.
Miyanaga Tozan I (1868-1941) is one o...

These two panels are part of the imperial furnishings that decorated certain palaces in the Forbidden City. They are made of wood covered with numerous layers of natural lacquer tinted in three colors. The decoration depicts mountainous lakeside landscapes inhabited by figures: immortals, poets, dignitaries, and servants. On the terrace, Taoist immortals hold their attributes: sword, fan, flute, and others. At the bottom of one panel, the Seven Sages study a scroll of painting or calligraphy bea...

Early Edo carved and gilded wooden statue of standing Amida Nyorai, also known as Amitābha Buddha with a mandorla, or almond-shaped halo, behind the figure. The hand gesture, or mudra, of Amida Nyorai can symbolize the welcoming of a faithful devotee's soul at the time of death. The statue's head is with an elongate head dress and a crown. Left hand holding an object that looks like gourd. Sings of old restoration on base, back of the halo and right hand. 15 ” x 5” x 3 ¼ ”

19th C Japanese carved and gilded wooden statue of standing Amida Nyorai, also known as Amitābha Buddha with a mandorla, or almond-shaped halo, behind the figure. The hand gesture, or mudra, of Amida Nyorai can symbolize the welcoming of a faithful devotee's soul at the time of death. The statue's head features tight curls, an ushnisha (a protuberance on the crown of the head). Sings of old restoration on left hand and foot. 14 ” x 5” x 3 ”

The bronze statue depicts the Hindu deity Khandoba riding on a horse, with his consort Mhalsa alongside him. Khandoba is a form of Lord Shiva. He is portrayed with multiple arms holding a sword and other objects. 6 ¼” x 3” x 3”.

A red silk textile finely handwoven, using the supplementary weft technique, with gold-wrapped and colored silk threads. From the Malay-related people of Palembang, in Sumatra Indonesia. The central panel (badan) is filled with flower motifs in a lattice. Followed by a band of bird-like creatures and the triangular bamboo shoot motif. Condtion: traces of wear and age, minimally faded, few thin areas, creases. Dimension: c. 81 x 211 cm.

A Chinese Blue and White Bowl with Floral Designs. Circa, 17th Century, Late Ming Dynasty. This bowl showcases deep, rounded walls that elegantly rise to a subtly everted rim, supported by a straight foot. The interior is beautifully adorned with a central flower head, surrounded by bordering patterns. The exterior features charming floral scrolls, all rendered in underglaze blue. Measurements: diameter (15.3cm across), height (8.3cm). Condition: in excellent condition with no cracks, ...

A Chinese Blue and White Jar with Floral Scrolls. Circa, 17th Century, Ming Dynasty. Featuring an ovoid shaped jar with rounded shoulders, tapering to its short and straight foot. It is decorated in underglaze blue with scrolling lotus vines, below four floral panels. Measurements: height (16.2cm) Condition: there is a small "flea bite" on the rim but is otherwise in excellent condition. No repairs, UV light checked. Provenance: From the collection of Anthony Sy Santos in the Philipp...

Diameter approximately 11.5 cm. In good condition.

A complete set of the twelve animals of the zodiac by Miyashita Zenji, each enclosed in the original signed wooden box retaining the original Shifuku and Shiori. Sizes vary from 8 up to 16 cm (3 to 6 inches) and all are in excellent condition.
Miyashita Zenji (1939-2012) was born into the family of potter Miyashita Zenju, and graduated the Kyoto Municipal University of Art under Kiyomizu Kyubei and Kusube Yaichi. Starting with the most difficult, he worked from Celadon, which relies on sha...

The book, Webster Dictionary, 1222 pages, printed in 1928 in Springfield MA. The central carving is a piece of light-colored jade with a Chinese character in the middle, surrounded by a beaded border. The character appears to be "寿" (shòu), which means "longevity" or "long life." The gold tooling on the cover includes a dragon motif. In China, books with jade carvings are a historical form of art and can be a significant part of Chinese culture, often dating to periods like the Qianlong per...

Japanese carved pendant depicting a skull and silver snake piercing through the eye sockets, signed on the back with a silver chain. 1 ¼” x 1”.

Mask is in overall good condition, a small on the chin. 3 ” x 2 ¼ ” x 1 ¼ ”

Mask is in overall good condition, a few cracks on the side of the mask and back of the ears. 4 ½ ” x 4” x 3 ”

1900's Chinese Gilt Bronze Tourmaline and Jadeite Carved Belt Buckle

It is 2 inches (5.1 cm) long by 3.35 inches (8.5 cm) wide. The tourmaline is 1.4 inches (3.7 cm) long by 1.79 inches (4.5 cm) wide. The jadeite is 1.6 inches (4.2 cm) long by 0.2 inch (0.5 cm) wide. It is 57.1 gram.

It has tarnished metal, inclusions at tourmaline and jadeite, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Rare limited edition Japanese mezzotint by Katsunori Hamanishi (b. 1949) titled “Swing” featuring red ropes twisted around and tied between tree branches set against a velvety black background. The print is titled, signed, dated '90, and numbered 44/50 all in pencil in the bottom margin. Paper: 26 3/16" x 19 3/4” (image: 19 1/2” x 15 1/4"). The print was never framed and is in excellent original condition with a clean back. There is a minor soft wave in the paper at the bottom margin...

Chinese 22K Gold Yuanbao Marked 千足金

It is 0.47 inch (1.2 cm) tall by 0.86 inch (2.2 cm) wide. It is 7.5 gram.

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

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Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Gosu Satsuma 7 Lucky God Jurojin Figure Okimono Marked Satsuma Gyokuzan 玉山

It is 12.6 inches (32 cm) tall by 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) wide. It is 2.6 Lb.

It has rubbing of gold and paint, stains at the bottom, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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