Diameter approximately 46.5 cm. Height approximately 40 cm. There is a star crack inside, but it does not penetrate to the outside. In good condition.

FLOWERING CREEL

Originally a woven bamboo biku (fishing creel), reinterpreted as a hanging flower vase in the wabi aesthetic of the tea ceremony. Japan, Shōwa period, 20th century. Approx. H 20 × W 16 × D 12 cm (7.9 × 6.3 × 4.7 in). Well-preserved and unused, with only minor age-related wear.


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Diameter approximately 36 cm. Height approximately 30.6 cm. There are some soft chips at the rim. There is a firing crack at the base. In good condition.

Charming Ming Dynasty bowl with a pattern of a water buffalos in three different poses, there is hairline crack and gold leaf and lacquer repaired chip. D: 11.5cm/4.5in and H: 4.5cm/1.8in.

RED DEDICATION BANNER TO THE FOX DEITY

Protective red hōnō-nobori (dedication banner for a Shinto shrine), hand-inscribed in black ink with “Shōichii Inari Ōkami” (Supreme Shinto fox deity), the donor’s name, place, and the date Taishō 4 (March 10, 1915). Yamagata, Japan. Textile: 33 × 142 cm (13 × 55.9 in); wooden rod: 36.5 cm (14.4 in); hanging cord: 13 cm (5.1 in). Age-related wear and fading as shown. Washed and clean.


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Qing dynasty blue and white baluster vase with under glaze blue Jesuit monogram IHS motif, this vase is for Portuguese colonial market, good condition no damage please see picture for detail size: 12 cm height and 12 cm diameter.

A Very Fine/Rare Korean B/W Octagonal Shaped Bottle/Cranes/Clouds-19th C. Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century Uniquely shaped hexagonal Korean blue and white porcelain vase used by women when nursing as a way to store excess breast milk. Painted to the front is a stork in flight, known in myths to bring children to women who cannot conceive their own Condition: overall very good condition with minor surface wear from age and use, it measures; 10.8cm h x 8cm

Antique celadon jug, covered overall with grayish tone. Condition with a large old chip to the foot rim, no any crack and free from any restoration. Southern Song/Yuan Dynasty found at Indonesia. Height: 14,5 cm

Unique blue and white bowl decorated with a Dragon to interior which the tail over to the exterior. Condition is very good, no any chip, no any crack and free from any restoration. Early Qing period. Diameter: 15,7 cm.

Large Japanese Six-Panel Folding Screen with Cranes

A superb six-panel folding screen (byōbu) depicting four elegant cranes on a soft gold ground.
The artist has meticulously rendered each feather with refined brushwork, highlighting the birds’ graceful posture and serene presence. The white plumage and black tail feathers contrast beautifully with the warm background, while the red crowns add a vibrant accent.
Cranes (tsuru) are auspicious symbols in Japanese art, repr...

Charming votive folk embroidery, from the Saurashtra area of Gujarat, made by the Kanbi farmers caste, circa 50/60 years old. The two ply field is woven from all hand spun rough cotton thread; hand dyed silk thread and small glass mirrors. Ganesh is flanked by two female consorts and his “vehicle” of mice beneath him. These are brought out during religious and auspicious festivals. Excellent condition. W: 54cm/21.1in and H: 56cm/22in. Free shipping.

A rare and fine one of beautiful sacrificial red bowl to exterior, nicely and well balance potted, the interior side with carved incised of two vividly Dragons chasing the flaming pearl on Qingbai tone. Very good condition near excellent, with no any chip, no any crack and free from any restoration. Late Yuan Dynasty to Early Ming Hongwu period found recovery at East Java Island. Diameter: 19,7 cm. Note: Microscopic examination (60x magnification) reveals the intricate glaze and surfac...

A large tripod censer standing with three animal feet, decorated with polychrome Dragon chasing pearl. Condition is good, no any crack, no any chip and free from any restoration excepted some minor polychrome color is lose. Late Ming to Early Qing Dynasty Fujian Ware. Height: 16 cm

This is a silk furisode from the late Edo period(1800-1867). It is an elegant and beautiful kimono with intricate hand-dyed details and gold thread embroidery. There are some slight stains due to aging, but they are not noticeable. There is no damage and the fabric is strong.There is also a design around the bottom of the lining.The auspicious design features a turtle and crane, representing longevity., and I believe it was used for wedding attire. Size: Length: 153cm / Cuff to cuff, back widt...

A fabulous Bottle form vase by legendary Nakagawa Jinenbo enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Chossen Karatsu Tsuru Kubi Hanaire. It is 12.5 cm (5 inches) diameter, 22.5 cm (9 inches) tall and in perfect condition.
Nakagawa Jinenbo (1953-2011) was always fascinated with Karatsu ware, and studied under the great Inoue Toya from the age of 24. Several years later he returned to his hometown to establish a climbing kiln of his own, which he put to great use. From there, not sa...

An exquisite small igneous tea bowl, the sides cut and faceted by Atarashi Manabu enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Iga Shinogi Chawan. Shinogi is this method of cutting away portions of the surface, in this case in waving patterns. This both allows the natural ash glaze a foot hold as it blows through the kiln, and as it cools, allows the molten ash to flow and create striking patterns on the surface. It is 11.5 cm (4-1/2 inches) diameter, 8 cm (over 3 inches) tall and in new...

Ikat sarong from the upland Karen (Pwo or Sgaw) ethnic group in Northern Thailand. This is woven from all handspun cotton thread and natural dyes. Acquired in the 1980s, it has never been used and as such may be described as being in pristine original condtion. The cloth coming these people nowadays, are nowhere near this quality. W: 87cm/34in and L: 152cm/61in.

19th C Chinese silver snuff bottle is decorated with various stones including blue turquoise. The body of the bottle is chiseled with an intricate plant design. It is 3.5” tall and 2” wide.