Japanese antique very large and intricate painted Garbhadhatu (Womb Realm) mandala scroll painting. This scroll has as it's center, the seated figure of Mahavairocana (the original Buddha) who is always nurturing all beings toward enlightenment. Used by esoteric practitioners as a tool with which to actualize their own enlightenment through ritual and meditative identification with the deities of the mandala. This mandala, along with the Diamond Realm mandala, were used as an important teachi...

This Japanese weapon has unusual dimensions; its proportions are those of a tanto rather than a wakizashi. In one of the photos, it is shown with a standard-sized tanto, allowing the size difference to be appreciated. The blade bears several clearly legible characters, which will help identify the swordsmith. It has been rubbed, the temper is worn away, and the handle has three holes, indicating numerous reassemblies. The mounts are of excellent quality, decorated with children and toys in shaku...

This candlestick was wheel-thrown and then glazed with a thick, mottled green lead glaze, creating a beautiful effect. Firing it upside down resulted in attractive glaze drips. The underside reveals the pinkish-beige clay and traces of the throwing process. The candlestick has a simple yet striking form. It exhibits numerous firing flaws, chips, and pieces of clay that have adhered. Chinese work from the Tang period, 8th-9th century. Height: 165 mm. No repairs.

A large- 38 cm x 31 cm Himalayan Gau. Hand made silver motives in deep work. Containing a hand painted ceramic figure of Buddha. Back and sides of copper. Contained within a woven silk cover front and back with a carrying strap. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide with insurance.

Extra Large Japanese Hawk Painting on Silk, Signed, Meiji Period

An impressive extra large Japanese painting depicting two hawks resting on pine branches near their nest, symbolizing strength, vigilance, and protection.
Rendered with fine brushwork, the birds’ feathers are carefully detailed, conveying both power and quiet tension within a serene natural setting.
Painted on silk, the composition reflects the refined realism and disciplined technique characteristic of Mei...

Chinese Metal Enamel Eagle on Wood Carved Stand

It is 5.1 inches (13 cm) tall by 13 inches (33 cm) wide. The eagle is 3.9 inches (10 cm) tall by 13 inches (33 cm) wide. The eagle is 300 gram. Total weight is 1.4 Lb.

It is tarnished and has minor loss of enamel, bent at the wires, and surface wears and scratches. The wood stand has small chips and surface wears (as seen in the photos).

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A vertical image of precipitous peaks in soft washes of color by Fukuda Kodojin. Pigment and ink on silk in a modern frame of beige cloth with black-wood rollers. This has been remounted, and there are some minor discolorations in the original scroll. It is 57.5 x 206 cm (22-1/2 x 81 inches) and is in fine condition.
Kodojin's status as a poet calligrapher and literati artist has reached legendary status. Born at a time of great change (4 years before the final fall of the Edo Governmen...

A Heavy white bronze Okimono of a bear by Sukegawa Hoshu enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 15.5 x 19.5 x 17 cm (6 x 8 x 7 inches) and weighs 3.75 kg (over 8 pounds). Tarnished with age, it is in excellent condition.
Sukegawa Hoshu (1898-1975) was born in Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture. He first gained recognition in 1923 when he received a bronze prize at the Japan Fine Arts Association Exhibition, followed by consecutive silver prizes in subsequent years. In 1930, he participate...

The elegant Camellia blossoms wide on the white porcelain of this vase by Tsukamoto Shiro enclosed in the original signed wooden box title Saiji Tsubaki-mon Kabin. It is 15 cm (6 inches) diameter, 26.5 cm (10-1/2 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Tsukamoto Shiro (1927-2012) was born to a long line of potters, his father being Tsukamoto Ninsaburo. He was sent to Toyama to work in a factory at the age of 14 from 1942 until wars end. In 1945 he entered a ceramic factory where he re...

This a rare Edo period netsuke made of wood, Negoro lacquer and pottery. Ex Raymond Bushell collection. It depicts a figure crawling through the hole in the red lacquer cylinder. The subject portrays an actual and historical pillar, located in Great Buddha Hall (Daibutsuden) in Tōdai-ji Temple, Nara, behind the large bronze Buddha statue (Rushana Buddha. The pillar features a hole at its base, famously known as "Buddha's Nostril." Passing through it is believed to grant enlightenment, good he...

The scene shows Saigyō Hōshi, a famous 12th-century monk-poet, seated at the base of the Mount Fuji, with his hat and cane nearby. The subject is a known motif in Japanese art, sometimes referred to as Fujimi Saigyō. This piece is very well carved and features a fine, natural patina. Perfect condition 2.25"/5.5 sm x 1.25"/3 sm

Old Chinese Metal Cup & Saucer with Calligraphy Marked

The cup is 2.95 inches (7.5 cm) tall by 3.4 inches (8.6 cm) wide. The saucer is 1.2 inches (3 cm) tall by 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) wide.

They have surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Chinese Yuan / Early Ming Dynasty "Blue & White" Cover (for a "Yuxi" jar)

This sturdy cover for a large jar was made during the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368) or possibly the Ming Dynasty. Although not actually white, nor particularly blue, it is classed as "blue & white" ware and was made at the kilns at Yuxi in Yunnan province, one of the first places in China where underglazed blue & white ware was produced. The floral and geometric pattern are in underglaze cobalt blue. The glaze has a "f...

Chinese Song Dynasty Small Glazed Stoneware Jar

This small and attractively-shaped jar was made around the 11th -13th Century during the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279). The glaze is a dark brown, quite thick, and covers the upper body. The lower body below the waist, and the flat base, remain unglazed. There are a few small "nibbles" to the mouth edge. No repair or restoration. Diameter 8.5 cm.

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Rare Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Dish - Deer & Monkey with Mark

This rare and unusual blue & white porcelain dish was made around the time of the Wanli reign (1573 - 1620) of the Ming Dynasty. The pattern, in underglaze blue, is very unusual, featuring a deer and a monkey within a garden that also contains a peach, a flying insect and a bird in flight. The deer represents longevity, the monkey to keep away bad spirits. The cavetto is decorated with peach blossoms and flying i...

Rare Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Pottery Zodiac Jar

This large and rare pottery jar was made around the 14th to 15th century, during the early part of the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). It comes from Yunnan province, at the time an isolated part of China with its own distinctive type of pottery, very little of which has been documented in the West. It is made from a red pottery and decorated with various moulded Buddhist motifs. Looking at the inner wall of the jar it can be seen...

Kato Tsubusa Porcelain Bottle Vase with Seihakuji Glaze. A high bottle shape vase of irregular, cut shape with a long and thin neck of perfectly pure and smooth white porcelain coated in a wonderful bluish celadon glaze. Inscribed and signed Tomobako, storage box. Sizes: H 34 cm Ø 7 cm. Excellent condition! ****** Kato Tsubusa, (1962- 2025), a well-established ceramic artist from Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture. After graduation in 1979 he experimented with pottery for a few years but he ...

This hard-paste porcelain service is decorated with figures, deities, immortals, and dignitaries, each recognizable by their respective attributes. Gilded details complete the set. The nine pieces, each with a different shape, are contained in their original box, which is exceptional, and all are in perfect condition. The box is made of beautifully veined wooden planks, joined with dovetail joints. This is a very rare set. Dimensions: 300 x 300 x 85 mm. The porcelain pieces are in perfect condit...