A beautiful geometric design covers this lacquer box by Hattori Shunsho enclosed in the original signed wooden storage box. It is 11 x 15 x 3.5 cm (4-1/4 x 6 x 1-1/2 inches) and is in excellent condition.
Hattori Shunshō (1943–2018) was born in Kyoto, and studied under leading lacquer masters Uehara Kiyoshi and Banura Shōgo. In 1963, he was first accepted into the Nitten Exhibition, marking the beginning of a distinguished career. He continued to exhibit his work at Nitten and other p...

A finely crafted Japanese ikebana basket, woven from split and smoked bamboo with an elegant chevron-patterned body and a tightly braided handle. The surface displays rich natural tones of amber, chocolate, and charcoal—highlighting the natural color variations brought out through smoking and age.
The zigzag diagonal weave provides both structural strength and visual rhythm, while the arched handle is formed through complex plaiting, showcasing the artisan’s skill. Likely used in trad...

Japanese limited edition woodblock print by French artist Paul Jacoulet (1902-1960) titled "Tempest of the Heart. Seoul, Korea" (Tempete de Coeur. Seoul, Korea) published August 27, 1948. This image is illustrated on page 68 (plate 96) of “The Prints of Paul Jacoulet” by Richard Miles, 1982. It is described on page 110. The print is pencil-signed and bears the red ivy seal at the left side of the image. The seal of the carver and printer (Maeda/Honda) is at the lower left margin corner. ...

Japanese antique small ko tansu, personal chest. This table top box was built with two drawers for convenient storage of small items. Made of sugi (Japanese cedar, Cryptomeria) wood with a light, natural finish. Each of the two drawers is fitted with hand-foraged iron warabite-shaped drawer pulls.

Age:
Dimensions: 8" high x 11" wide x 18" deep

Japanese limited edition woodblock print by French artist Paul Jacoulet (1902-1960) titled "Old Man with Rosary. Kawadzu" (Vieillad Au Chapelet. Kawadzu) published July 25, 1940. This image is illustrated on page 59 (plate 68) of “The Prints of Paul Jacoulet” by Richard Miles, 1982. It is described on page 105. The print is pencil-signed and bears the red butterfly seal at the right side of the image. The seal of the carver and printer (Maeda/Ogawa) is at the lower right margin corner. ...

Song dynasty longquan celadon large tripod censer with flower motif, good condition with part of the body has been restored, please see picture for detail size: 13.5 cm diameter, 8.5 cm height.

Fine Chinese Han Dynasty Burnished Pottery Cocoon Jar

This wonderfully-shaped pottery jar was made during the early part of the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8) or possibly as early as the Qin Dynasty (221 - 206 BC). This type of jar is often referred to as a "cocoon jar" due to the shape of its body. Its function was that of a grain storage jar.

It is quite "heavily-potted" and has a lovely smooth burnished surface, very pleasing to the touch. The colour of the surface varies a litt...

Fine Large Chinese Neolithic Banshan Phase Painted Pottery Jar - (Ex. Christie's 1997)

This large pottery jar was made over 4,000 years ago during the Banshan Phase (c.2600 - 2300 BC) of the Majiayao culture, also known as the Gansu-Yangshao culture, from present day Gansu or Qinghai province. It is made from a pale reddish pottery that is quite thinly potted with a smooth burnished surface and is relatively highly-fired. It is of a very pleasing form with its wide body, small flat base and ...

Kawase Hasui
Spring Moon at Ninomiya Beach
Date: 1932.
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.75 x 10.5 inches.
Publisher: Doi Hangaten. Carver: Harada. Printer: Yokoi. Also bears the Doi watermark.
This seal combination indicates an early postwar edition.
Reference: Hotei #273.
Condition: The back has foxed areas that show through slightly in the front margins.

FINE & Rare Chinese Neolithic Machang Painted Pottery Jar

This fine pottery jar of an unusual form was made over 4,000 years ago during the Machang Phase (c. 2300 - 2000 BC) of the Majiayao culture, also known as the Gansu-Yangshao culture, from present day Gansu or Qinghai province.

It is quite highly-fired, thinly-potted and very well-proportioned. It has a wide globular body with a small flat base, a fairly short neck and flared mouth. There is one sturdy loop handle between the shou...

Very Rare Chinese Neolithic Painted Pottery Jar - Machang

This pottery jar was made over 4,000 years ago during the Machang Phase (c. 2300 - 2000 BC) of the Majiayao culture, also known as the Gansu-Yangshao culture, from present day Gansu or Qinghai province. It is made from a fairly high-fired pale pottery and is of a very unusual and rare form with its wide body, small unflared mouth, no handles and four pairs of purpose-made holes around its shoulder. These holes were clearly made whilst...

Burmese wooden seated crowned Buddha, or sometimes known as 'King Buddha', wearing diadem-crowns and ornaments of kings instead of ordinary monk's robes.

Crowned Buddha represents the Buddha's role as a universal sovereign.

Age: Burma, Shan Period, 18th Century
Size excluding stand: Height 42.5 C.M. / Width 19.3 C.M. / Depth 11.5 C.M.
Height including stand: 46.7 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age including old wears). P...

Aizen Myōō Hanging Scroll with Flaming Aureole, Edo Period (17th–18th c.)

A powerful Edo-period hanging scroll (kakemono) depicting Aizen Myōō, the Wisdom King who transforms earthly passions into spiritual insight. He is rendered in vivid mineral pigments and gold on silk, seated atop a lotus throne rising from a jewel-encrusted base.
With six arms holding symbolic implements—including a bow, arrow, vajra, bell, and lotus—Aizen expresses fierce compassion. His red fa...

FIVE WISE MONKEYS

Ink painting on washi (traditional Japanese handmade paper), depicting five monkeys — an expanded interpretation of the famous “Three Wise Monkeys” motif. Showa period, 20th century, Japan. 108.5 × 76.5 cm (42.71 × 30.11 in). Originated from a defunct temple in Nagano and conveys a moral teaching: “See no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil, possess no evil, think no evil.". Ships rolled. Some creases and wrinkles due to age. <...

A celadon Koro incense burner by Kyoto legend Fukami Sueharu enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 10 x 10 x 20 cm (4 x 4 x 8 inches) and is in excellent condtion.
Fukami Sueharu is synonymous with seihakuji celadon. He has been displayed numerous times at the prestigious Nitten, Nihon Togei Ten (National Japanese Ceramic Exhibition) and Nihon Gendai Kogei Ten (National Japanese Modern Crafts Exhibition) among others. He is held in the Yale University Museum among others. For ...

Fine Chinese Northern Song Dynasty Qingbai Porcelain Dish in Kiln Saggar

A rare opportunity to acquire a Northern Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1127) kiln saggar still containing its Qingbai porcelain dish, excavated from a kiln site in the Jingdezhen area of Jiangxi province. This is one of a variety of different Qingbai porcelain wares in saggars, mostly bowls and dishes of varying sizes and patterns, that we were very lucky to be able to acquire several years ago.

Northern Song Dynasty Qin...

Exquisite Pair of Makie Lacquer Hibachi – Imperial Horse Racing Motif – Edo–Meiji Period

A rare and opulent pair of antique Japanese hibachi (braziers), exquisitely hand-crafted from kiri (paulownia) wood and embellished with rich makie gold lacquer decoration. The surface is adorned with dynamic scenes of aristocratic horseback archers and imperial horse racing, executed in remarkable detail and vibrant color, reflecting the splendor and ceremony of Japan’s courtly life.
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1) Rare and unique (one of a kind), antique large Thai “parang” or “machete”, general purpose bush knife which was used in cutting and splitting rattan and bamboo. The handle is made of old, and nowadays rare, Longan Fruit Wood has a nice chatoyance to the grain (sort of looks like Huanghuali to me 降香黄檀). The cutting edge is still sharp and usable; there are a couple of splits which is secured by a metal band. L: 64cm/25.2in. 2) Old rattan/bamboo splitting knife used in b...