Elegant Two-Panel Silver Leaf Folding Screen

A refined Japanese two-panel folding screen (byōbu) adorned with softly shimmering silver leaf squares. Likely dating from the early to mid-20th century (c. Showa period), this piece embraces the beauty of simplicity and timeworn imperfection.
The silver foil surface displays a gentle gradation and characteristic patina, including scattered foxing and minor punctures, which enhance its wabi-sabi appeal. Some insect damage and warpin...

Classic Liao 916CE–1125CE (aka Khitan) brown glazed sancai bottle. The Liao were a non-Han nomadic people, so the shape of this bottle resembles a leather flask that would be used by a culture on horseback. There are some kiln scars on the handle where it had come into contact with another piece during firing, which is a common feature from this genre of ware. Otherwise perfect condition, the glaze stable with a rich color. H: 28cm/11.4in and D:14cm/4.8in.

A set of very unusual low-fired raised dishes covered in crackled cream-colored glaze, each uniquely decorated with colors of russet red, green and yellow in motifs reminiscent of the Oribe ceramic tradition. I have never seen anything quite like them, and venture they were created in the late 19th to early 20th century possibly in Kyoto by an artist interpreting the Seto-Oribe tradition, or around Nagoya/Inuyama by an artist reminiscing on the Raku tradition of Kyoto. Each is rougly 16.5 cm (6-...

A Very Rare/Fine/Large Korean Turtle Shaped White Water Dropper-19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. The porcelain water dropper amazingly formed as a crouching figure of a smiling dragon-headed tortoise, its head is up, its body decorated in incise with diamond patterns and four legs incised as well, it is covered with a beautiful greenish clear white glazed over all. It is in very good condition, it measures 14.5cm x 9,2cm w and 5cm h.

Hand carved antique Japanese wooden transom panel (ranma) depicting a powerful ascending dragon (ryū) coiled among swirling clouds. Executed in deep relief, the dragon is rendered with detailed scales, flowing whiskers, and expressive features—symbolizing strength, protection, and rain-bringing power in Japanese tradition. Transoms like this were traditionally mounted above sliding doors in temples or elite residences, allowing for airflow while adding spiritual and decorative value to the...

An imperial presentation vase in silver worked in kebori and repoussé, depicting some egrets in flight, signed Shoshu sai with Bi seal (Kobayashi Bikyo) and Miyamoto Kinsei brand with Junjin mark. On the neck of the vase is applied the golden monda in the shape of a chrysanthemum, symbol of the imperial family. Work published in the volume “Selezione 2023“. Height: 30 cm Taisho, c. 1920 The Miyamoto Company of Tokyo was founded in 1890 and became famous for its high-quality silverwa...

Ink Portraits of Daruma and Figures – Two-Panel Screen

A contemplative two-panel screen featuring Daruma and two expressive figures, painted in bold monochrome brushwork. The spontaneous strokes and asymmetrical composition reflect Zen ideals. The surface shows signs of age, giving it a quiet depth.

Size: H177 × W192 cm (69.7 × 75.6 inches)
Period:early Meiji

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Exquisite Early 20th Century Japanese Uchikake with Flying Cranes in Pristine Condition

A superb Japanese wedding kimono (uchikake) from the early 20th century, featuring an elegant design of flying cranes embroidered in silk on a deep black ground. The crane, a traditional symbol of longevity and good fortune, is gracefully depicted in various dynamic poses, creating a sense of movement and harmony across the entire robe.
This piece exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of Jap...

Charming brush rest depicting a reclining young Chinese boy. Hard-paste porcelain from Kyushu, glazed in the Kakiemon kilns near Arita, Japan, late 17th century. This amusing object also serves as a whistle, with air blown through a slit under the feet and exiting through a hole at the shins. These small figures were produced in large quantities and would have served more often as an amusing object, such as a whistle, rather than a brush rest. They were created from the late 17th century and the...

Chinese antique famille rose porcelain figure of a phoenix. Called fenghuang or Hōō, the phoenix is considered a symbol of nobility and beauty. This bird stands over lingzhi mushrooms - a symbol of health and immortality. Colorful overglaze enamels of yellow, green, pink and orange.

Age: Republic Period (1912 - 1949)

Dimensions: 16 3/4" high x 7" wide x 5" deep

Chinese antique ceramic sculpture of Guanyin standing in a rocky grotto. Symbolic of a sacred space, the rocks are highly three dimensional and the sculpture has a front and back. Guanyin stands with each foot on a lotus emerging from flowing water. She holds a long strand of prayer beads and is surrounded by a yellow nimbus. On the reverse side, a deer and two monkeys balance on rocky outcrops. Their brown and yellow glaze stands out against the green of the grotto

Age: Qing Dynast...

Antique18th century Islamic Indonesian Madura short sword - dagger Kris – Keris.

DETAILS:

A straight blade with a gentle widening in the center before tapering to a sharp point is hand forged with beautiful Pamor Pattern.

The dark brown horn hilt is finely hand carved with intricate floral style pattern gaya kembang also known as the ginger – flower style, kembang temu.

The warangka is carved of precious timaha wood, with naturally occurring contrasting grains. Encased with...

Pencil-signed Japanese shin hanga woodblock print by Toshi Yoshida (1911-1995) titled "Morinji in Spring" and dated in the left margin 1951. The artist's Yoshida seal is at the lower right with the pencil-signature below. Paper size: 10 7/8" x 16" (image: 9 11/16" x 14 5/8"). Good overall condition. The print is slightly sun struck as evidenced by a mat line in the margins. A tiny faint spot is in the sky to the left of the flying birds. The print is backed with what appears to be a thin a...