BORO SANDALS

A pair of waraji sandals, uniquely woven from straw and strips of well-worn cloth. Japan, early 20th century. Approx. H 5.5 × W 10 × D 24 cm (2.2 × 3.9 × 9.4 in). Firmly constructed, slightly stiff. Time has left its traces — straw, dust, and the memory of use.


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BLESSING

Mixed media on canvas. Korea, 2024. Approx. 52.5 × 45 × 2 cm (20.7 × 17.7 × 0.8 in). By Jung Hye Rin, a painter known for reimagining traditional Korean motifs with warmth and quiet humor. A traditional bowl, inscribed with “happiness", full of rice, rises upon a horjokban (tray table with tiger-shaped legs), full in form — blessed.


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Chinese carved rose quartz perfume bottle, carved with floral motifs. Top and bottom are gilt silver. 5” x 2”.

Early Chinese white peking glass cameo cut to red with rounded shape converted to snuff bottle and striker. Sterling silver mounts decorated with koi fish and flowers. Bezel set red glass cabochon top. 3 ¼ ” x 2 ½ ”.

A fabulous small egg-like white sake-cup by Yamada Hikaru enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled simply Hakuyu Guinomi. It is slightly taller than wide, 5 cm diameter, 5.5 cm (roughly 2 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Yamada Hikaru (1924-2001), was born into the family of layman potter and priest Yamada Tetsu, and raised in Gifu after the family home was destroyed in the Great Kanto Earthquake. At the age of 20 he entered the Kyoto ceramics research facility, 15 years ...

The incense burner is decorated with birds and floral motifs inlayed with gold and silver. 3 ½ ” x 3”.

1900's Japanese Makie Lacquered Wood Carved Boko Box

It is 3.5 inches (9 cm) tall by 5.7 inches (14.5 cm) wide and 4.9 inches (12.5 cm) in length. It is 237.1 gram.

It has small chips, peeling of lacquer, cracks, stains, rubbing of lacquer and gold, and surfaces wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1930's Chinese Jadeite Carved 24K Yellow Gold Ring Marked

The ring size is 7.5. The bead is 9.0 mm long by 7.3 mm wide. It is 5.7 gram.

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

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19th Century Chinese Canton Enamel Cup & Saucer with Plum flower

The cup is 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) tall by 2 inches (5.1 cm) wide. The saucer is 0.95 inch (2.4 cm) tall by 4.3 inches (11 cm) wide. They are 85.5 gram.

They have rubbing of gold, and surface wears and scratches. The cup has hairline cracks, chips and missing enamel (as seen in the photos).

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Like many pottery traditions in Japan, Karatsu takes its name from the city where it originated. As early as the 15th century, Korean potters heavily influenced the development of this form—helping to endow it with the earthy, simple, and natural qualities it is so appreciated for. This particular piece has minimalistic paintings in ferrous pigment and the distinction of a rare and interesting gold repair known as maki-e. As you can see it is quite attractive and a very involved an...

A rare blue and white cup or tea-bowl with well balance potted, decorated with nicely "three friends of winter" to exterior and within double circle to interior. Da Ming Xuan De Nien Zhe six characters mark within double circle. Ming Dynasty 15th Century. Condition with a chip and associated hairline, otherwise is good condition, no any chip, no any crack and free from any restoration. Diameter: 9,5 cm and Height: 5 cm.

Nephrite hookah stem ring with gold inlay. The jade is deeply carved with grooves that are filled with hammered pure gold. Simple decoration of stylized flowers and leaves, probably tulips. Ottoman Empire, circa 1650–1750. This cylinder was probably an intermediate element between the stem and the mouthpiece, probably made of amber. Good condition, no restoration. Some missing inlays visible in photos. Length: 59 mm Diameter: 20 mm

Here we see a beautiful example of Korean blue-grey pottery from centuries past. At some point it was brought to Japan, so we can safely assume that it was expropriated during the Edo period, likely 200-300 years previously. The piece was at some point broken into 6 pieces and meticulously repaired using the iconic Japanese gold joinery process known as “kintsugi.” Repairs of this caliber indicate this piece was highly prized and perceived to be of great importance. Rather large ...

The Size of Makuri Painting Image: 10" W x 53 3/8" L
The scroll　Size : 14 1/2” x 70 1/4”
Artist: Seki Nao
Signed by Artist : Seki Nao with his chop seal.
Medium: Sumi and Wa-enogu(Japanese water color)
The title: Kijyaku (Happy Sparrows)、written on outside.
The condition of scroll: excellent on painting, no stain
neither torn. Scroll background with some deteriorated edge.
as photographed which are three places.
The year of Work: during end of ...

A beautiful example of Korean antique pottery, hailing from the Korean peninsula this exquisite yet humble vase displays a white slip glaze with hints of blue/ grey. Representative of the period, this glaze was often achieved at very high temperatures with ash from the wood and the intense heat of the fire vitrifying into a very resilient coating that keeps these pieces looking well-preserved even after a lifetime of use. The top of the vessel would have broken, possibly some centuri...

Indian stag antler carving of a mother and a child on her laps. Possibly Parvati and Ganesha. Ganesha’s head is worn out, so the trunk is barely visible, but his ears are large and obviously are not those of a human. The sculpture captures the nurturing and maternal bond between a mother and her child, a theme celebrated in Hindu mythology. With stand 3 ¾” tall. Without stand: 2 ¾” x 2” x 1 ¼’’.

Fine Buddhist Hanging Scroll depicting Kannon Bodhisattva (Guanyin)

Polychrome painting on paper mounted as a scroll, Japan, likely late Edo to early Meiji period (19th century).
A serene depiction of Kannon, the Bodhisattva of Mercy, seated in meditation upon a lotus pedestal rising from a rocky base. The figure is rendered in delicate mineral pigments with gold highlights, wearing flowing white robes and an ornate crown depicting a small seated Amitabha Buddha. The compositio...

A celadon bowl recovery from deep sea water at South Sulawesi of Selayar Island. Condition with minor flaked chips to mouth rim, no any chip, no any crack and free from any restoration. Song Dynasty. Diameter: 16,8 cm.