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...

18th Century Gilded Bronze Temple Lantern – Edo Period

A rare and exquisite Japanese Buddhist temple lantern, crafted in the Edo period (18th century). Made of solid bronze with traces of original gilding, this hexagonal lantern features finely pierced and engraved panels depicting traditional scenes, including travelers, pine trees, and architectural elements, all rendered with exceptional detail.
The domed top is adorned with flame-shaped petals and surmounted by a gourd-sh...

UNRULY HORSE

Wood carving of a man overpowered by a wild horse. Showa period, 20th century, Japan. 70 × 41 × 3 cm (27.55 × 16.14 × 1.18 in). Some age-related wear.


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Originally $250. price reduced to $250. Quirky set of Tibetan tools/utensils in copper and shagreen sheath. The blades and other bits are good quality steel with good bone handles. Possibly a surgeons or dentists set, I honestly don’t know- there are no chopsticks or forks, as is typical, so I don’t think these were used for eating. The knife has a good edge, this will clean up with a bit of baking powder and effort. All pieces in good condition and functional. Old circa 19th CE. See scale...

KOKDU, Escorts of the Dead

Korean wooden funerary figure known as Kokdu, traditionally placed alongside the deceased to offer comfort and companionship in the afterlife, unearthed in what is now North Korea. Mid-20th century. 8 × 7 × H 28.2 cm (3.14 × 2.75 × 11.10 in). The hairstyle represents the traditional topknot used when wearing formal Korean headgear (see reference image; source: Namuwiki). The base appears to be a later addition. Some expected wear a...

KANJI

Vintage Japanese metal signboard composed of 42 parts forming kanji characters. Showa period, 20th century. Character photographed in a grassy field, "Field", approx. 12.7 × 13 × 0.7 cm (5 × 5.11 × 0.27 in). Visible rust and wear due to age, as is and as seen.


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A large platter of iron rich clay draped in white with a zen circle of chattered black in the center by Kondo Yutaka enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hakuhan Mon Ozara. It is 37 cm (15 inches) diameter, in perfect condition.
Kondo Yutaka (1932-1983) was born into a traditional pottery family in Kyoto. He studied under Living National Treasures Kondo Yuzo and Tomimoto Kenkichi at the Kyoto Municipal University of Art, graduating in 1957. That same year his work was accepte...

An uchidashi mask of a vengeful spirit hammer-formed from a single sheet of metal with the addition of the two horns in the style of the Myochin armor school metalworkers of the late Edo period. It is 21.5 x 16 x 7.5 cm (8-1/2 x 6-1/4 x 3 inches) and is in excellent original condition.
In the dawn of the modern age, metalworkers who had traditionally been employed in the armor industry found themselves redundant in a time of guns and uniforms. Many reinvented themselves, transferring fro...

Large Chinese 18th Century Blue & White Porcelain Dish

This lovely porcelain dish was made during the Qianlong reign (1736 - 1795) of the Qing dynasty. It is very nicely decorated in underglaze blue of good colour. The main pattern features a flowering prunus tree beside water on which are two rather large and unusual waterfowl. The wide rim is also very nicely decorated with various flower blossoms arranged around six small panels each containing a different scene.

The prunus is the emb...

Chinese Song Dynasty Qingbai Glazed Porcelain Bowl (Repaired)

This porcelain bowl was made during the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279). It is coated in a delicate translucent greenish-blue qingbai glaze of very good colour that is crackled in places. Under the glaze the inner surface has been decorated with repeated combed patterns. The flat slightly recessed base remains unglazed where there are signs of a Chinese character in fired-on black pigment.

This is a good-sized bowl with a diamet...

A Japanese cloisonné enamel dish with a lobed rim, decorated with the figure of a Ryu dragon rendered in shaded enamels in tones of green, light blue, pink, and yellow, outlined by fine silver wires. The aventurine stone ground gives the composition a sparkling surface. The dish comes with a wall-mounted plate holder. Period: Meiji, late 19th century Dimensions: 32 × 31 × 4.3 cm Condition: Excellent condition.

This kutsu-shaped (shoe-shaped) Karatsu tea bow, having stood quietly through the passage of ages is a superb example embodying both the serene beauty and powerful presence that define the essence of Japanese antique ceramics. Inside it features a richly pooled amber glaze while the outside is adorned with flowing “Madara” glaze often seen in this kind of ceramic. Together they create surfaces reminiscent of the natural landscape. The expertly applied kintsugi repairs are the cro...

A beautiful and very old Hagi tea bowl; showing signs of long use and appreciation. The gold repairs add to the overall composition and highlight the important role this piece played in someone’s tea practice. Though still functional to be used as a ceremonial implement, this would fit much better as a treasured display object.

In fine antique condition with slight oxidation and several expertly applied gold repairs, this tea bowl is 4.5 inches in diameter at its wide...

A rare and unusual offering, here we have an exquisite celadon shuhai with Chinese styled patterning lining the inside of the cup. First generation Sozan gained notoriety during the Meiji period primarily for his faithful recreations of Southern Song Dynasty celadons that incorporated a luminous “kinuta” glaze. His motifs are fairly well-known and, having not seen this particular style previously, we took it to the current 4th generation Sozan to be certified. At first she agreed...