A pair of Burmese wooden disciples, with lacquered, gilded gold and inlay of colorful glass pieces on the borders of the robes, one of them sitting in adoration posture with two hands attached to each other indicating respectful manner.

Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Size: Height 21.3 - 23.1 C.M. / Width 19.2 C.M. / Thickness 19.5 - 20.3 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to their age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for mo...

Bronze betel box, inlaid with silver and copper. Mandanao, Philippines, 19th century W. 16 cm H. 8cm D. 8 cm Condition: excellent patina, box contains it's original inner lids (2 of them need to be fixed)

Chinese elm wood square low table in a natural finish with two deep drawers each on two alternating sides. Brass hardware appears to be original. Late 19th century. 19 5/8"H x 31 3/4" square. There is an old narrow moon shaped burn on the top (see enlargement 3) and there are a few small separations in the wood on the top from shrinkage. This piece is from a Tucson collection and was purchased by expatriates to Taiwan in the 1980's.

Early 20th C clay Hakata doll of a Japanese man seated about to pour a cup of tea. In good condition with no repairs, or cracks, except for some minor loss of paint on the clothing (as seen in the photos). Measures: 7.5" high

Chinese Qing dynasty elm wood rice chest. A removable top panel opens to reveal a single large storage area. Late 19th century. 33 ½”H x 28 ¼”W x 21 7/8”D. Very good overall condition with a natural finish. This piece is from the private collection of American expatriates who lived in Hong Kong in the 1970s and 1980s. Please contact us for out-of-state shipping quotes.

A Japanese Kutani plate with flat base and short rim, finely painted with a pair of sparrows on a red leafed maple branch, the reverse marked "Kutani". Late Meiji/Taisho period, early 1900s.

Dimensions: Approx. 12" (30.4cm) in diameter, 3/4" (2cm) deep.

A set of five Japanese Fukagawa porcelain bowls and covers, each decorated in gold, iron red and underglaze blue, with a delicate design of maple branches. Marked on the bottom with a Mt. Fuji (and river) logo of the Fukagawa Seiji Porcelain Company, circa 1920-1940.

Approx. Dimensions of Bowls 4" (10.1cm) in diameter and 2 3/8" (5.5cm) in height. Lids, 3.5" (9.5cm) in diameter. Total 3" (7.5cm) in height.

Japanese Imari charger finely enameled with panels of two phoenixes on stylized floral scrolling grounds - all in green, red, blue and purple enamel with gilding. The reverse side is decorated in underglaze blue with karakusa scroll pattern and with fork shaped factory mark. The phoenix (Ho-o in Japanese) is a mythological bird known to appear in time of peace and prosperity. It symbolizes immortality, resurrection and life after death. Dimensions: 16" (40.5cm) in diameter, 2 3/4" (7.2cm)...

Contemporary 24K. fine Gold Earrings for pierced ears. Center comprises ancient Khmer gold piece. Exceptional and exclusive

Exceptionally large and serene lacquer antique Buddha dressed in royal robes, intricately inlaid with inset flat glass/mirror mosaics backed with colored foil and further decorated with moulded relief work forming beautiful spirals. The Buddha is seated in "bhumisparshamudra" (subduing Mara), his left hand rests palm upward, on his lap, and the right hand rests on his right knee, calling the Earth to witness. He has elongated earlobes to demonstrate his princely parentage, and a very kind, pleas...

Exceptional rendering of the character Moon by one of Zens most important 20th century leaders Yamada Mumon. The ink on paper image is framed in patterned copper silk and features black lacquer wooden rollers. Some faint staining, the scroll measures 17-1/2 x 59 inches (44 x 150 cm) and is in excellent condition, enclosed in a kiri-wood box. Mumon (1900-1988) studied law in his youth, but was converted to the life of Buddhism by a statement of Confucian theory which says, rather than become a...

Beautiful Kutani porcelain vase; hand painted with a scene of Chinese men in the rocky mountains in underglaze blue. The glaze has slightly blueish tint. Signed Kutani. The dimensions of the vase is 9 3/4 inches in height, 5 3/8 pounds in wood box (appears solid). The dimensions of box: 9" x 9" x 11 1/2". Circa, mid 1900s.

A set of 10 lidded Hirado Japanese porcelain bowls decorated in underglaze blue with mountain landscape on one half and prunus on the other. The interior has a central floral roundel and wave design on the rim. Each marked Hirado, Kasho. The tomobako (original box), inscribed "Hizen Hirado yaki", Kodai (ancient), Prunus, Sansui ga (oriental style painting of mountains and water). Late Meiji/Taisho period, early 1900s.

This mark (signature) is illustrated in "Hirado: Prince of Porcelains" ...

Musha Ningyo of Minamoto no Yoshitsune dressed for the Imperial Court. He is wearing a fantastic brocade robe and a spectacular court hat. This wonderful rare example of high quality has a great presence, sumptuous brocades, gold lacquered armor, and many other fine details. His face is gorgeously and masterfully carved with finely burnished gofun (white clam shell lacquer). An extraordinary example. Height: 22.5 inches, 57 cm.

The size of Charger: 12 3/8" Dia x 1 3/4" High. Very Fine Japanese Aote Kutani Charger. Aote is green in Kutani ware terminology which was Miyamoto kiln originated. The charger is made with fine crackle glazing earthenware body finish as many Kutani piece in modern age. It has wonderful workmenship and design of Oshidori(mandarin duck) with Plum tree and bamboo. It has fine handpainted decoration of enamels. The plate was decorated with Kutani artist name Kitamoto Gakuyo. The signed marking is G...

Large 42-drawer Chinese lacquered elm wood apothecary (medicine) chest. The interior of each drawer is separated into three parts. The names of three different Chinese medicinal substances or herbs are written in white calligraphy on each drawer front. Late 19th century. 40 1/2" wide x 17 1/4" deep x 40" high. This is a heavy, sturdy cabinet in very good overall condition with signs of wear consistent with its age and use. From a Scottsdale, Arizona collection. Please contact us for out-of...

The size of Pillow: 19" Long x 11 1/2" Wide x 6 1/2" High. Very unusual and unique Chinese Lacquered Pillow with fine lacquer works. The body of pillow is made with picgskin. It has very fine pretty hand painted design of Mandarin ducks pair with lotus design. The yellow looking lotus is done in gold finish. They are finely painted. The pair of ducks has relief work. I have purchased this pillow in Hong Kong about 30 years ago. This is one of kind piece this seller offer. I never seen in modern...

A very rare and unique opium box, in the shape of a celestial ball. This beauty is inscribed with the shou character for longevity, as well as being adorned with precious objects. The carving is well done and is intricately cross hatched in between the main design patterns. Bottom is sectioned into three parts and well configured, white metal (paktong?) insert with contrasting copper rim, makes this global beauty the rare Chinese treasure. In excellent condition, it measures 4.75" (12.1 cm) ...