Chinese Shiwan (Shekwan) pottery model of a Daoist Immortal, holding a fan and seated on a large gourd. The figure resembles Li Tieguai, who ordinarily is depicted with his staff and often carrying a gourd which was believed to contain medicine powerful enough to revive the dead. The figure holds a fan, the main attribute of the immortal Zhongli Quan (Han Zhongli). The fan is believed to have the power to revive the dead. Perhaps the figure is an amalgam of the two immortals. It stands abou...

Oversized limited-edition Japanese "sosaku hanga" woodblock print by Tamami Shima (1937-1999) titled "April Forest." The bottom margin is pencil-signed, titled in kanji, dated 1962, and numbered 67/100. Paper: 22"V x 15 7/8"H (image: 19 7/8"V x 13 3/4"H). Very good overall condition. April Forest is written in pen verso (see enlargement 5). From a Scottsdale, AZ estate. Originally purchased from M. M. Shinno & Associates in Los Angeles.

Chinese Green Jadeite Jade Pendant, carved lotus flower shape with incised line of pedals, 1 5/8" wide 1 1/4" high, 1/4" thick, with natural infusions. Holes indicated that this piece was sewn onto the clothes, or attach to the larger piece of jewel items. The condition is good.

19th Century Chinese Personal Dining Table with Beautiful Grain and Color, and a Rare and Elegant Form. The original natural oil finish has been buffed to a clear beautiful shine over many decades of buffing and cleaning, and is so much more attractive than the waxy chemical finishes on today's furniture. 22 x 14 x 5 inches, 56 x 35.5 x 12.5 cm.

A small heavy porcelain jar (without its original cover) finely decorated with stylized peony scrolls in green and iron red against a yellow enamel ground and with four cartouches depicting flowers, insects and precious objects painted with additional overglaze blue and aubergine enamels. Although painted in early 1th Century Kangxi style this item was made in China, for export, during the late 19th or early 20th Century, probably during the reign of the Guangxu emperor, (1875-1908). Condit...

A finely carved and moulded Zisha clay stoneware teapot with a Tang dynasty style marbed band and with applied leaf and Prunus blossom decoration. This item was made in the vicinity of the city of Yixing, Jiangsu province, in the Yangze River Delta region of eastern China. The base carries the impressed sealmark of its maker Kuai Xin Long born 25th May 1964. Condition: excellent - no damages and no restoration. 18cm (7 inches) long; 11.5cm (4.5 inches) high.

This is a samurai armor set (yoroi and helmet) for Boy’s Day in Japan. By displaying a set like this, the parents hope to inspire boys in their manliness, bravery, discipline and the honor codes that come with it.

Here on the lids, it is written the name of the owner and the occasion. It is to celebrate his first Sekku in the fourteenth year of Showa period (1939). On the reverse side of the lids, there are labels of Tanimoto Yousuke, the doll maker. The store, Tanimoto Yousuke was ...

A rare and very old neolithic pottery jar from the Qijia culture from Gansu Province, China, 2050 - 1200 BC. Being corded, when the clay was wet, fabric was applied making pattern. When it was fired, the fabric would burn off, leaving the design. In excellent condition, no restoration or repairs, it measures 6.5" high.

A beautiful silver work with turquoise stones. The total of eleven large turquoise stones (oval cabochon cut) are mounted on the delicate silver filigree. Beautiful work. No damage to the stones; no cracks or chips. There is a “silver” mark on the silver clasp of the necklace.

The design is auspicious with the good luck charms such as a Chinese characters “shou” (coin-like small design) and bat. Both symbolize happiness, longevity and likely is to protect the wearer from evils by ...

A rare porcelain libation vessel with well thinly potted of Ancient bronze Jue form with three legs framed by ruyi and scrolls design, a loop handle and two short columns rising from the rim, painted with a five clawed Dragon among clouds and rocks. Ming dynasty 16th century with six character mark 'Da Ming Jia Jing Nien Zhe' and of the period. Jiangxi Jindezhen ware. Condition is very good near perfect, only a tiny flake chip with associated very soft hairline which impossible to take a picture...

An early piece from the Mudai series by Takiguchi Kazuo enclosed in the original signed wooden box. Unlike his later works which featured stone-like glazes, this glaze is soft and crinkled on the surface, like an undersea life form. It is 15-1/2 x 8 x 10 inches (39 x 20.5 x 25 cm) and is in excellent condition. Kazuo is an exceedingly sought after Kyoto artist, one of the heirs of the original Sodeisha movement. Born in 1953, he studied economics at Doshisha Univesity while making a brief ...

This is a chinese cream white glaze jar possibly from Pre Song era.

A brass mounted Chinese Porcelain OPIUM WATER PIPE depicting colorful horses and calligraphy, ca. 1890. Condition: good, used. Size: H. 15 cm. x 7.75 cm. (H. 6" x 3")

Antique Japanese cloisonne oval-shaped container with fantastic designs outlined in wire of flying birds amidst scrolling vines and blooming lotuses, with draping blue and red panels, depicting a phoenix whose tails resemble fish fins or flower petals, and a red dragon with flames and smoke clouds against a sparkling background. The main body color of the cloisonne piece is a pastel speckled yellow and its inside is a pale blue. It stands on four brass legs and sits upon a carved hardwood stand...

Tai Yai Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base.

Tai Yai is a tribal people living in Burma. It is difficult to find buddha from this ethnic group.

Age: Burma, 19th Century
Measurement: Height 44.7 C.M. / Width 20.3 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand ...

Thai wooden Buddha sitting on a lotus base.

Age: Thailand, Rattanakosin Period, 19th Century
Measurement: Height 24.6 C.M. / Width 11.5 C.M.
Condition: Intact with original condition (some expected degradation due to its age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

A fine small Ding ware jar and cover, with the main design of carved decoration incised of overlapping petals pattern to the body. Southern Song dynasty Ding wares in perfect condition. High maximum: 8.5cm.

Antique Chinese rank badge (civil official 5th rank) made with lovely varying shades of blue silk, depicting a dual-tailed silver pheasant with red silk legs and beak, sitting atop rolling wave motifs; Flowers surround the bird including a center peony with forbidden stitches; The entire badge bordered by oriental designs in beige, blue, and gold silk. Framed.

Size: 13" height, 13.5" width