RURAL LARGE BUDDHA

Edo–Meiji period, Japan
59.5 × 23 × 17 cm (23.42 × 9.05 × 6.69 in)

A large wooden Jizō Bosatsu (Bodhisattva) statue, once cherished and prayed to by villagers in a small mountain community in Yamanashi Prefecture. A traditional Minshūbutsu (folk Buddhist figure), it reflects heartfelt local devotion rather than formal temple tradition.

Shows natural wear from age and long-term worship. Visible restoration on the ...

Fine Tall Chinese Han Dynasty Painted Pottery "Stick" Figure

This tall and impressive pottery "stick" figure was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8), more specifically, the 2nd century BC. It is "heavily-potted" and made from a dense fine-grained pale grey pottery. It has been "cold painted" with a pink/brown flesh-coloured pigment. Note the detail of the facial features and the hairstyle, worn with a top knot.

Various types of "stick" figures have been excavated, altho...

POJAGI, Ink black

Traditional Korean folk patchwork textile (Pojagi or Bojagi) made from various scraps of hemp fabric. Mid-20th century. Approx. 104 × 104 cm (40.94 × 40.94 in). Stiff texture. Some expected minor fraying, discoloration, and small holes due to age, but overall in beautiful vintage condition, as is as seen.


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Fine Tall Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Lokapala Guardian Figure

This fine and very impressive lokapala (guardian) was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from high-fired red pottery that has been "cold-painted" in a base coat of a creamy-white pigment with many other coloured pigments painted on top (red, orange, green, black).

This is a particularly fine and detailed example - note the protrusions around the head, shoulders and waist (flames?). The armoured ...

Fine signed bronze Vase by renown artist. 20th century

Unique Contemporary Bronze Murashido Vase by Aida Tomiyasu (1901–1987)
A striking example of contemporary Japanese metalwork, this one-of-a-kind vase is crafted in bronze using the traditional murashido patination technique. The surface reveals a rich interplay of deep earthy tones and organic textures, achieved through repeated applications of boiling water and natural chemicals—a process requiring great skill and int...

Japanese antique screen painting in two panels with a scene of a family of monkeys. The mother holds a baby close. Over their heads is a bamboo trellis covered with wisteria vines and clusters of white wisteria blossoms. Painted in ink and light colors on a beautifully oxidized ground of silver leaf.

Age: Taisho Period (early 20th century)

Dimensions: 47 1/2" high x 85 1/4" wide

Song dynasty longquan celadon large plate with bluish green green glaze, good condition with small chips / fritts at the rim and crackled glaze please see picture for detail, size 22.5 cm diameter.

Song dynasty longquan celadon chrysanthemum large plate with bluish green glaze, good condition with small shallow chip at inner rim filed covered please see picture for detail, size: 22 cm diameter.

Rare Song dynasty longquan celadon large deep plate with biscuit fired two fish motif, good condition with restoration at the rim, please see picture for detail, size: 30 cm diameter.

An early Edo period iron Sōmen (full face mask). The nose is a replacement from the same material, period and school. As the nose is interchangeable by design, this is not objectionable and priced accordingly. As part of a samurai’s armor, a Sōmen would provide greater protection than a menpo. This Sōmen is lighter than later, fanciful Edo period “parade” examples.

Described as a “Tsuki-no-Umi” (Ocean of the Moon) sake cup we can see immediately the inspiration for this recent work from Kurokawa Daisuke. Fashioned from glass, the smooth and luminous interior starkly contrasts; yet, oddly compliments the textured and crater-marked exterior that refracts light in a brilliant kaleidoscopic display. A wonderful addition for the serious sake drinker or collector of modern fine art.

Born in Fukuoka in 1982, Kurokawa graduated from Ch...

Japanese late Meiji to early Showa period cast iron sake kettle (choshi) with the characteristic flattened spout decorated around the full body in a bas-relief hailstone pattern. The copper handle stands upright. The lid also appears to be made from thin copper sheet and has a small round finial. Three small bosses on the base serve as feet. These iron kettles were used to heat sake during the cold winter months. Early 20th century to possibly late 19th. 5 1/8" to the top of the handle and...

Japanese late Meiji to early Showa period cast iron tetsubin decorated with a hailstone pattern in bas-relief around the upper half of the body. Bronze lid with a round openwork finial. The lid is inscribed with a bank name. The handle stays upright. Early 20th century to possibly late 19th. About 8 1/8” high to top of handle x 7 1/4” across. Very good overall condition with some typical rust in the interior from use. There are a few scratches on the underside of the lid. From a Scot...

A Japanese silver bowl with lobed edge, worked in kebori and repoussé with three kirin in relief, finely chiseled and adorned with gilding that emerges from the waves and embraces the entire surface of the bowl, signed Murasaki No Miyako Nemoto Zo (made by nemoto) with the Junjin brand. Work published in the volume “Selezione 2023“. Diameter: 21 cm Meiji, c. 1880

A pair of bronze vases with shishiaibori and iro-e takazogan inlays in relief in gold and silver and worked in kebori depicting two dragons, both embracing the vases with Nogawa company brands. The upper part has geometric decorations in relief in shibuichi and shakudo enclosed within reserves. Work published in the volume “Selezione 2023“. Height: 21 cm Meiji, c. 1880 Founded in Kyoto in 1825, during the Meiji era the Nogawa company exhibited at major international exhibitions betwe...

A group of 7 different old hand drawn Indian charts and drawings. Inks on paper. Largest 32x23 cm. Undated, estimated to be 19th century or earlier. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.

A group of 6 different old Indian circular hand drawn yantras. Coloured inks on paper. Largest 34x24 cm. Undated, estimated to be 19th century or earlier. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.

STAND ASHTRAY

Iron leg and aluminum tray. Showa period, 20th century, Japan. H 58.5 x 17 x 17 cm (23.03 x 6.69 x 6.69 in). Age-related wear and deterioration, as seen.


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