BROTHERS

A charming pair of hand-carved vintage wooden figures depicting close-knit brothers. Japan, 1970s–80s. Elder: H 17 cm (6.7 in), 6 × 3 cm (2.4 × 1.2 in). Younger: H 24 cm (9.4 in), 7 × 7 cm (2.8 × 2.8 in). Some wear consistent with age.


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“Flock of Herons and Crows in Flight” – Japanese Hanging Scroll, Meiji Period

A stunning and poetic Japanese hanging scroll depicting a dynamic aerial encounter between white herons and black crows. The contrast of the two flocks—light and dark—evokes a sense of movement and seasonal change, rendered with delicate brushwork and a keen sense of rhythm.
This scroll dates to the Meiji period (late 19th–early 20th century) and exemplifies the elegant harmony of nature p...

Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base with gilded gold.

Age: Burma, Shan Period, 18th Century
Size: Height 58 C.M. / Width 20 C.M. / Depth 13 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age including old wears). 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.

An antique Indian bronze votive planque depicting the Hindu god, Virabhadra. Considered the protector of Hinduism, Virabhadra is an incarnation of Shiva.
Although they were not invited, Shiva and his wife, Sati attended a yajna (a sacrificial ritual) hosted by her father, Daksha. Sati's father did not approve of the ascetic Shiva and insulted Sati. In despair, Sati threw herself on the ritual pyre. When Shiva learned of Sati's death, he tore his hair out in anger. From this, the hero...

Large water jug for holding cold, fresh water for the tea ceremony, called mizusashi. Porcelaneous, fine stoneware of a gray color with an orange tinge at the unglazed center bottom covered in a celadon glaze with dark colored crackle.

On top of the celadon glaze a design is added in overglaze enamels of the Night Parade of 100 Demons. The cover is decorated with winged dragon exuding red and yellow flames.

The almost porcelain quality of the stoneware and the orange glow in the ungl...

Japanese limited edition copperplate etching and aquatint on thick laid paper titled “Spring Breeze” by Kuroda Shigeki (b. 1953). The print features a speeding group of bicyclists holding purple and white umbrellas set against a teal sky with splashes of color. Pencil-signed, titled, and numbered 19/75 in the lower margin. Undated, but likely from the 1990s. Paper: 13" x 19 3/4" (image: 7 5/8" x 17 5/8"). The print does not appear to have been previously framed and is in excellent original...

Limited edition Japanese mezzotint by Katsunori Hamanishi (b. 1949) titled “Game – Work No. 17” featuring ropes twisted around two pairs of metal pipes set against a velvety black background. The print is titled, signed, and numbered 8/100 all in pencil in the bottom margin. A number “67” is in pencil in the bottom left margin and “HM-17” is in pencil at the lower right margin corner. Undated, but other images from the “Game” series are dated to the 1980s. Paper: 14 1/2" x ...

TANUKI JAR

Unique vintage Shigaraki stoneware jar featuring three drunk tanuki (raccoon dogs) in “higher” relief than typical. Showa period, 20th century, Japan. Approx. H 35 × D 28–29 cm (13.7 × 11–11.4 in). Visible wear and damage consistent with age, as is.


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GEISHA WIG

Vintage katsura (traditional Japanese wig), housed in its original wooden storage box with the original key, once used by a geisha named Haruko, around the 1950s–60s (Showa period). Wig with stand: 29 × 28 × H 29 cm (11.4 × 11 × 11.4 in), Storage box: 36 × 30 × H 40 cm (14.1 × 11.8 × 15.7 in). Well preserved overall, thanks to careful storage. Please refer to the photos for details.


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KAMI

A mitate (recontextualized pairing), consisting of a wooden zushi (miniature Shinto shrine) and a fragmentary wooden face from a Buddhist statue. Taisho–Showa period, 20th century, Japan. Zushi: 28.5 × 29 × 12.5 cm (11.22 × 11.41 × 4.92 in). Visible aging and deterioration consistent with age and use.


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Japanese sosaku hanga woodblock print depicting a solitary seated cat typically titled "Cat" (aka "Steady Gaze") by Kiyoshi Saito (1907-1997) dating circa 1950s. Unlimited edition. Paper: 16" x 10 7/8" (image: 14 1/8" x 8 7/8). Very good overall condition with full margins and clean back. The print is lightly faded and the paper is a little wavy. Minor soiling is evident on the margins and the margins are slightly thinned on back. In the 1950s, Saito produced a series of similar prints depi...

Kawase Hasui
Skirt of Mount Fuji
From Pacific Transport Line's "Prints for Twelve Months".
Date: 1952.
Size: Oban. Approximately 15 x 10.25 inches.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Reference: Hotei #577.
Condition: Three faint dots in the sky that may be foxing. A point-sized repair below the shed (see pics). Paper lightly toned.
Note: This rare print is the 1953 calendar state with green grass.
Provenance: From a California collector.

Vintage Chinese 14K Gold Pink Tourmaline Rubellite Carved Bead Necklace

It is 16.9 inches (43 cm) in inner circumference. The beads range from 3.4 mm to 10.6 mm wide. The total weight is 34.6 gram.

Some of the beads have inclusions and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Late 19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Vase with Figures

It is 9.75 inches (24.7 cm) tall by 4 inches (10.2 cm) wide. It is 1.25 lb.

It has firing dark spots, firing cracks, skip glazes, and rubbing of gold and paint (as seen in the photos).

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19th Century Japanese Makie Lacquer Five Case Inro with Fan Design Signed

The inro is 3 inches (7.6 cm) by 2.25 inches (5.7 cm) wide.

It has missing a piece of mother of pearl at the fan, small chips, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Fine & Rare Chinese Yuan Dynasty Black Pottery Male Groom Figure

This fine pottery figure was made during the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368). It is made from a dark grey/black pottery that is quite highly-fired. The figure represents a young male groom. He wears a long-sleeved robe and stands with his right arm across his chest, his left arm and hand extended. Note the detail of the clothing and especially the fine and exquisite detail of the facial features and hairstyle.

The vast majori...

1900's Chinese Amber Carved Buddha's Hand Citron Snuff Bottle

It is 2 inches (5 cm) tall by 1.7 inches (4.25 cm) wide. It is 27.9 gram.

It has inclusions, chips, missing stopper and surface wears (as seen in the photos).

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Fine & Rare Chinese Yuan Dynasty Black Pottery Male Groom Figure

This fine pottery figure was made during the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368). It is made from a dark grey/black pottery that is quite highly-fired. The figure represents a young male groom. He wears a long-sleeved robe and stands with his left arm across his chest, his right arm and hand extended as though holding something, possible the reins of a horse. Note the detail of the clothing and especially the fine and exquisite detai...