Chinese necklace made of 20 round amethyst beads. Deep purple color with areas of translucency and quartz striations.

Dimensions: 20" total length

Oversized limited edition sosaku hanga woodblock print by Clifton Karhu (1927-2007) titled Kiyomizu II dated 1969. The print colorfully illustrates the architectural details of the Kiyomizu Temple. This artist's proof is pencil-signed, dated, and titled in the bottom margin. Paper size: 28" x 24 1/4" (image: 26 1/2" x 23"). Very good color and overall condition. There are small pieces of archival linen tape and older tape residue on the back margins which show through in some areas to the f...

Rare Chinese Neolithic Longshan Culture Black "Egg-shell" Pottery Stem Cup (Ex. Harvard Art Museums)

This very rare and desirable black pottery stem cup was made by potters of the Longshan Culture (c. 2400 - 2000 BC), Shandong province. Such wares are referred to as "egg-shell" pottery due to the extreme thinness of the pottery. The surface colour and smoothness of the black pottery is further enhanced by burnishing. Due to their elaborate style and fragility it is thought that such cups wer...

Rare Chinese Neolithic Longshan Culture Black "Egg-shell" Pottery Stem Cup (Published)

This very rare and desirable black pottery stem cup was made by potters of the Longshan Culture (c. 2400 - 2000 BC), Shandong province. Such wares are referred to as "egg-shell" pottery due to the extreme thinness of the pottery. The surface colour and smoothness of the black pottery is further enhanced by burnishing. Due to their elaborate style and fragility it is thought that such cups were used for rit...

Yuan dynasty longquan celadon very large plate with dragon motif excavated from Shipwreck in sumatra good condition with glaze degdradation please see picture for detail, size: 37 cm diameter

UNIDENTIFIED ETHNIC SCULPTURE

Unique mysterious wood carving image in very ethnic costume, with suggestive details as cross carving of head or such necklace... (still unidentified though asked intellectuals in the studies of Itako medium or Ainu culture or so) Sculptor's sign at back. Showa period, Japan. H 19.5 x 14.6 x 6.4 cm (7.67 x 5.74 x 2.51in). Aged deterioration as is as seen. Some wormholes, but no wooden dust coming out.


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Rare Vietnamese annamese 14 - 15th century Yuan style blue and white large bowl with good vibrant imported blue color, good condition with hairline at the rim please see picture for detail, size: 17 cm diameter.

Elegant Silver-Ground Six-Panel Folding Screen

A beautifully minimalist six-panel byōbu (folding screen) featuring a luminous silver foil ground. The surface reflects light subtly, giving the piece a refined and modern aesthetic despite its traditional format. The grid pattern beneath the silver enhances its texture and presence. There is age-related wear and minor peeling near the top edge, as shown in the detailed photos, but the screen retains a strong visual impact both as decor ...

RABBITS AND BABY

Rabbits - Kutani white porcelain ware okimono, Showa period, Japan, mid-late 20th century, 16 x 14 x H 12 cm (6.29 x 5.51 x 4.72in)

Baby - White porcelain target doll for shooting gallery, Taisho-Showa period, early 20th century, 9.5 x 4.3 x H 4.8 cm (3.74 x 1.69 x 1.88in)

Aged deterioration as is as seen.


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A Vietnamese Annamese 14 - 15th century blue and white large yuhuchun vase with bird motif, very good vibrant imported blue color motif, good condition with part of the rim has been damage restored, size: 29.5 cm height.

Ensemble of three blue and white bowls circa 14CE. These are shipwreck recovery pieces that have been cleaned possibly from the Hoi An hoarde. The larger bowl is Annamese, D: 15cm/6in and H: 9cm/3.5, no cracks or chips but the rim glaze has fritted off. The two smaller bowls are a near matched pair- D: 11cm/4.2in and both have rim repairs highlighted in enlargements.

Two small Ming jarlets. Sort of wabi-sabi, but no major damage aside. There are some surface glaze firing cracks and fritting on the mouth rim on the larger jar. Larger jar D: 6.7cm/2.7in and H: 5.3cm/2.1in, smaller jar D: 5.8cm/2.3in and H: 5cm/1.9in.

Four beautiful well carved jade charms- the cicada is Burmese jadeite, the nephrite melon and fish have russet surface highlights and the tiger is particularly nice- carved in the Ming style. Scales are in enlargements. Total weight is 31 grams.

Lovely pottery small lead glazed stove from the Eastern Han Dynasty (202 BCE – 220 CE). There is original flaw in one of the pots on top and a minor glaze chip on the upper edge but otherwise excellent condition with a lot of lead glazed silver parrifin patina on the whitish surface. There are still random traces of the silver patina on the surface. See last enlargement for reference from He Li’s Chinese Ceramics. L: 25.cm/9.8in, W: 18.5m/7.2in and H: 9.5cm/3.8 in.Excellent example of ...

Lovely pottery small lead glazed stove from the Eastern Han Dynasty (202 BCE – 220 CE). Minor fritting and a couple of chips on the upper corners, but overall, in very good condition for a two thousand year old piece. There are still random traces of the silver patina on the surface. I scraped off a small section the surface layer and a beautiful silver patina is revealed (see enlargement #5), up to the buyer of they want to clean the whole piece. See last enlargement for reference from...

Whimsical Meiji Banko Teapot with Character Faces Japan

A delightful antique Banko-yaki teapot from the Meiji era. The pot is hand-crafted and hand-painted with expressive theatrical faces, including Okame, Oni, and Tengu—traditional characters from Japanese folklore and Noh theater. The lid features a bold Tengu mask, adding a dramatic and playful touch to this charming piece.
These teapots were not only functional but also served as humorous conversation pieces, reflecting ...

Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Qingbai Glazed Porcelain Cup / Bowl

This rare small porcelain bowl, or cup, with flared mouth and wide flat base, was made during the 13th / 14th Century (Song / Yuan Dynasty). The porcelain body is particularly translucent and it has been coated in a pale qingbai type of glaze. The inner surface and base remain unglazed revealing the pale creamy-coloured body.

Diameter 6.5 cm, height 3 cm. It is in fine condition with no restoration or repair.

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Large statue of the Taoist God of Wealth, Chao Kung Ming, in military garb, with a martial posture,sitting on a throne surmounting clouds, his right foot resting on his tiger. Votive box at the back. Wood, with traces of the original lacquering and gilding. China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Height: 36 cm. Traces of an old burn (altar candle probably as sometimes happens) left hand missing, otherwise good condition. NOTE: Marshal Chao Kung Ming, also known as the Marshal of the Dark Altar and th...