Rare “spirit calling” bell from the Yao Mien ethnic group of Guangxi, Vietnam, Laos. This would be used in Daoist ceremonies by Dao Guang priests and an example may be seen in Jess Pourret’s book: The Yao, plate 570, pg 207. The bell is attached to a bear’s tooth and has a "sweet" tone. This a genuinely old piece, circa late 19to early 20 the century. Please see last enlargement for scale. Free shipping.

A fine Indian School 19th C painting of a court scene. Made is grinding leaves on a stone. In the upper right corner, a man is preparing a meal. Framed size: 18” x 12 ”. Painting size: 11 ” x 6 ½”.

Indian School 19th C painting, Courtesan on the terrace of a palace. Framed size: 15” x 12”. Painting size: 8 ½ ” x 5 ½”.

Indian School 19th C painting, Courtesan on the terrace of a palace. Framed size: 15” x 12”. Painting size: 8 ½ ” x 5 ½”.

A quintessential work by Sodeisha founding member Yamada Hikaru enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shirogesho Tetsu-e Tsubo (Tsubo with Iron Decoration on White Glaze). It is 14 cm (5-1/2 inches) diameter, 21.5 cm (8-3/4 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...

Hanging scroll painting. A female ghost hovers while holding a strand of hair. Her eyes are closed. Her face and hand a very pale gray; her mouth a sickly dark gray with purplish-red accents; her garment various shades of gray and white.

The appearance is plain so that it is virtually impossible to identify the ghost and her story.

Black ink, mineral colors and gofun on silk. Red lacquered scroll ends.

Artist’s seal in the lower left: …un in (seal of …un (not identified))...

A spectacular igneous fresh water jar for use in the Japanese Maccha Tea Ceremony by Atarashi Manabu enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Iga Shinogi Mizusashi. It is 20 x 17 x 21 cm (8 x 6-1/2 x 8-1/2 inches) and is in excellent condition, directly from the artist this summer.
Atarashi Manabu has been growing in popularity as one of the leaders in the Iga pottery tradition since the first time I saw his work nearly 20 years ago when visiting the family showroom in Iga village...

1940's Chinese Dark Cherry Amber Bakelite Faturan Carved Lady Figure Holding Basket - Tested with Simichrome

She is 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) tall by 5.2 inches (13.2 cm) wide and 3 inches (7.62 cm) thick. She is 2342 gram.

She has inclusions, chips at the flowers, scuff marks, stains, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Old (1940's) Japanese Extra Long Lacquer Cigarette Case with Lovebirds Signed - Namiki Kokkokai

It is 7 inches (18 cm) in length by 3.3 inches (8.5 cm) wide. It is 0.4 lb.

It has tarnished metal, rubbing of gold, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1900's Japanese Satsuma Earthenware Dog Puppy Okimono

It is 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) tall by 7 inches (17.8 cm) wide. It is 2.5 Lb.

It has rubbing of paint, glaze imperfection, stains, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1930's Chinese Silver Jadeite Carved Seed Pearl Bead Necklace Choker

It is 10.2 inches (26 cm) long. The jadeite beads range from 16 mm to 17.94 mm long. It is 35.9 gram.

The silver is tarnished and has surface wears. The jadeite carvings have inclusions, and surface wears (as seen in the photos).

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1910's Chinese Guan Ge Type Crackle Porcelain Scholar Brush Washer

It is 3.1 inches (7.9 cm) tall by 11.6 inches (29.5 cm) wide. It is 5.2 lb.

It has dark spots, skip glaze, glaze crazing, hairline cracks and surface wears (as seen in the photos).

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19th Century Chinese Fuzhou Fujian Lacquer Carved Floral Box

It is 1.8 inches (4.5 cm) tall by 3.74 inches (9.5 cm) wide It weighs 41.7 gram.

It has chips, rubbing of gilding, stains, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1930's Japanese Studio Porcelain Vase by Nishiura Enji

It is 9.8 inches (25 cm) tall by 4.3 inches (11 cm) wide. It is 2.3 lb.

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

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A rare and early coppery bronze image of the Dhyani Buddha Amoghasiddhi one of the five Tathagata of the Vajrayana tradition. He is depicted with high, three-pronged crown, seated on the high, plinth-like lotus throne. Remains of cold gilt to face. On either side of the base are images of garudas. Inside with remains of empowered materials. Western Tibet, 12th century. H 25 cm. Condition: Good patina. Minor losses to one finger and side attributes. Slightly dented on the left side of the base....

Antique Kyo-yaki Chawan — “Scenes Beneath the Willow” (Yanagi no Shita no Kei 柳の下の景) made in Kyoto, Genji 2 (1865)

Hand-painted overglaze enamel (iro-e), stoneware body, signed tomobako (wooden box) with inscription.

This refined Kyō chawan possesses a gently cylindrical yet subtly undulating profile — a shape reminiscent of the tsutsugata (cylindrical form) often favored in colder months of tea practice. Its dimensions (height 8 cm, diameter 9.8–10.2 ...

Qing dynasty 19th century Chinese Yixing teapot with Mengchen sign and poem at the base, good condition please see picture for detail size: 15 cm wide from spout to handle.

Height approximately 29 cm. There is a repair to the rim. There are several hairlines to the rim. There is a hairline to the base, but it does not penetrate. There is a hairline to the lower body, but it does not penetrate.