This is a rare double-sided netsuke. Two No masks are represented in miniature, Okame and a demon (Oni); they are carved separately in deer antler and assembled by tenons, leaving a space in the middle for the suspension cord to pass through. The carving is of very good quality and announces one of the best artists of one of the schools having used this indigenous material. The porous channels of the material inside add an additional subtle charm to this small sculpture, indeed we have here a ...

Japanese Noh Mask depicting Yoroboshi character

Japanese signed Noh Mask depicting ”Yoroboshi” character, who was disowned by his father, became blind with grief and tragically,
"It's full of sorrow in the heart while leaving a sense of innocence. Includes original signed box.

Early-Mid 20 th century
Size: 5.5 x 8.3 x2.8 inch ( 13.5 x21.5 x 7.5 cm )
Weight: 0.4 lb ( 150 g) Included original wooden box 750g (1.6lb)
Material: wood w...

This is a trinket box made from twisted koyori paper, created in the Shonai region of Yamagata Prefecture during the Meiji period. It has a very charming handmade folk art mingei design. There are some slight changes due to rubbing, but no major damage.Size:diameter：18㎝　/ height：5.5㎝

A quintessential large Nachi-guro Chawan Tea Bowl by the progenitor of this unique style Samukawa Seiho enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Kishu-yaki Nachi-guro Yohen Chawan. The surface has a very fine grained texture, like miniaturized Sharkskin, and is a distinct and easily recognizable feature of this artist. It is 14.5cm (5-3/4 inches) wide 9 cm (3-1/2 inches) tall and in perfect condition.
Born in Osaka in 1900 and raised in Kyoto, Samukawa Seiho I began his apprentic...

A finely crafted Japanese hanakago (flower basket) signed 尚光作 (Shōkō saku, “Made by Shōkō”), dating to the Taisho to early Showa period (c. 1920–1940). This piece features a wide cylindrical form with vertically split bamboo at the top, transitioning to a tightly woven yotsume-ami (square plait) and ajiro-ami (diagonal lattice) lower body. The basket is reinforced with a raised rim in an hexagonal shape with secured with natural vine ties along sturdy bamboo ribs.
Its prec...

A Korean Very Fine Iron Silver Inlaid Rectangular Box-19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. The iron silver inlaid rectangular box with a auspicious character “longevity” on the top, on the each of the side inlaid with deers, cranes and flowers, with a cover that slides horizontally and a locking mechanism on the handle plate to the front of the box, it’s set on four yellow brass supporters. It’s in very fine condition, measurements 10 cm x 5cm h. x 6cm d.

Porcelain figurine representing an elderly woman wearing a kimono decorated with auspicious symbols (stylized Buddhist treasures, scrolls, incense bags). She holds a suspended fan (uchiwa), painted with a finely glazed floral design. The face is full and smiling, with slanted eyes, a small black bun, and a gentle and kind expression. The features are naive, almost childlike. The base is unglazed. This type of figurine is among the first Japanese porcelain figurines in human form produced in the...

Chinese Hardwood Platter Display Stand, or Easel, Vintage 11" high in brown color, in good condition.

"Hong Kong" label Hardwood Easel, 8" high, brown color, Vintage, display plate upright for 8" to 9" plate, in good condition.

Chinese Hardwood Plate Stand, Easel, Vintage brown color, available for 5" and 6" high, for display upright for the small plates, in good condition.

Chinese Hardwood black color Easel, 4" high for small plae or saucer, Vintage Black color, in good condition.

2 made in "Hong Kong" label Hardwood Easel, Plate Stand, 8" high Vintage, one light brown, one darker brown color, in good condition.

Chinese Hardwood Display Stand, Easel 7" high, black color for the medium size plates to display upright, in good condition.

Chinese Hardwood Display Stand, Easel, Vintage Black color 5" high for small size plate, in good condition.

Chinese Hardwood Display Stand, easel, Vintage 7" high for medium size plate, in good condition.

Chinese Hardwood black color Vintage Display Stand, Easel, 6" high, 3 1/2" deep for small plate, in good condition.

19th Century Bird and Flower Painting (Hwajodo) of Geese and Plum Blossoms. Because geese were believed to mate for life, they are an ancient symbol of eternal marital bliss. The plum blossom symbolizes courage because it blooms early, when winter is not quite over. This geese couple goes though life with courage and joy, never leaving each other's side. Ink and colors on paper. 35 x 14.5 inches, 89 x 37 cm.

Large Bangkok Period (late 19th/early 20th century) standing Buddha in “Royal Attire”, with palms out displaying the classic abhaya mudra. The body and base are cast separately, there is a missing tine on the crown noted in last enlargement, other than that excellent condition. H: 58cm/23.8in. (shipping not included)