Expressive Two-Panel Japanese Calligraphy Folding Screen

A striking two-panel folding screen featuring bold Japanese calligraphy of the characters "惣" (Sou) and "弘" (Kou). Executed in dynamic, gestural brushstrokes, the work reflects both expressive spontaneity and controlled power—hallmarks of modern Japanese calligraphic art. Each character stands independently with a commanding presence, yet together they convey a sense of harmony and flow. Housed in a wooden frame with soft-...

A plain weave silk kimono with bold splashes and stripes pattern which are katazome, In good condition, but has some whitish small spots outside and many light brownish stains inside which look aged starch. 1930s. W:126cm, L:145cm

Superb Early Hibachi with unique Makie lacquer design.

Kiri Wood and Copper, 19th Century

An exceptional example of an early Japanese hibachi, crafted from Kiri wood (paulownia) and featuring a beautifully patinated copper coal receptor. This piece is distinguished by its unique makie lacquer decoration, depicting a lively and evocative scene of boat pullers along a riverbank—a rare and dynamic subject in hibachi ornamentation.
The fine gold and black lacquer wo...

13th–14th c. Bronze Buddha in Earth-Touching Gesture

A serene bronze figure of the Buddha, seated in Virasana with one hand in Bhumisparsha Mudra, symbolizing the moment of enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. Likely from a provincial Khmer Empire workshop, it reflects Post Bayon-period influence (late 13th–early14th century). The softly rounded features, broad shoulders, and simplified robe suggest regional craftsmanship distinct from Angkor court art.
The surface has devel...

Serene 19th c. Burmese Bronze Buddha with Temple Dedication

Burma, 19th century. Heavily cast, seated in dhyanasana atop a tiered base with the right hand lowered in bhumisparsha mudra and the left above his lap, wearing long flowing robes cascading in voluminous folds. His serene face with shell inlaid downcast eyes and full lips forming a calm smile, flanked by long pendulous earlobes, the hair in tight curls secured by a band above his forehead.
Excellent orignal condition. In...

Chinese jade necklace made of 51 round beads. Beautiful natural green jadeite round beads of 1/2" and 3/8" graduating diameter. Lovely bright mottled green color.

Dimensions: 26 1/2" total length

Chinese lapis lazuli necklace made of 44 round beads. Beautiful natural dark blue round beads of graduating diameter. The largest being 5/8" wide diameter. The smaller beads are a lovely bright blue color with traces of quartz.
Dimensions: 24″ total length

Contemporary Chinese Female Painter Kuang Ling Dense Sichuan’s forest foliage; colours and ink on paper. Signed Kuang Ling in Chinese characters. Picture size: H 81×57 cm. Unframed. From around 2005. Kunag Ling was born in Leshan, Sichuan province, in 1970. She studied under the famous Chengdu artist Qiu Ying Chang,. Since 2002 she has been member of the Chengdu Artist association and she is a teacher of painting in the Minmeng Academy of Painting in Chengdu. Based in Chengdu...

Muraoka Heizo (1912-1995 ) Nude. Oil on canvas. Signed on the lower left corner: Heizo M. and on the back side in Japanese characters on the frame together with the title: Nude. Size: H 53 x W 45 cm; with frame: H 58 x 50 cm Very good condition. Muraoka Heizo is well known for his painting of nudes of young women in interiors and his works are also in the collection of The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo.

Water Buffalo Earthenware Vessel from Bronze Age Thailand, 300 BCE–100 CE

Extremely rare Bronze age Buffalo shaped vessel. 300-BCE-100CE. Central Thailand. This hand-built, ox-shaped pottery have distinct features of a water buffalo with an opening on the back for it to be used as a container. Made of low-fired earthenware, it was most likely used during important ceremonies and for burial purposes. The ox was probably symbolic of a farmer's wealth. It could also have been a symbol ...

Water Buffalo Earthenware Vessel from Bronze Age Thailand, 300 BCE–100 CE

Extremely rare Bronze age Buffalo shaped vessel. 300-BCE-100CE. Central Thailand. This hand-built, ox-shaped pottery have distinct features of a water buffalo with an opening on the back for it to be used as a container. Made of low-fired earthenware, it was most likely used during important ceremonies and for burial purposes. The ox was probably symbolic of a farmer's wealth. It could also have been a symbol ...

Chinese jade necklace made of 34 round beads. Beautiful natural green jadeite round beads of 1/2" diameter each. Lovely bright mottled green color.

Dimensions: 19" total length

A Chinese Blue and White Barbed Rim Dish with a Gazing Ox (Shinu Wang Yue) Decoration. Circa, 1435-1449, Zhengtong, Ming Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. This dish features a distinctive barbed rim and elegantly fluted inner walls, adorned with a "Shang Wang Yue" motif, depicting an ox gazing at the moon. The exterior showcases fluted walls interspersed with intricate bordering patterns. Similar dishes with a “Shang Wang Yue” motif are documented in the book ‘Chinese and Vietn...

A Chinese Blue and White Barbed Rim Dish with a Gazing Ox (Shinu Wang Yue) Decoration. Circa, 1435-1449, Interregnum Period: Zhengtong, Ming Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. This dish features a distinctive barbed rim and elegantly fluted inner walls, adorned with a "Shang Wang Yue" motif, depicting an ox gazing at the moon. The exterior showcases fluted walls interspersed with intricate bordering patterns. Similar dishes with a “Shang Wang Yue” motif are documented in the book ...

A Chinese Longquan Celadon Glazed ‘Lotus’ Bowl, 14th Century, Yuan Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. The bowl features deep, rounded sides adorned on the exterior with upright, overlapping petals, all beautifully coated in a rich green celadon glaze. Longquan celadon, produced during the Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368), exemplifies exceptional craftsmanship and artistic innovation. The production process involved carefully selected local clay, shaped into various forms using traditional...

An Indian genealogical chart on paper. Red and black ink. Large size 1.10 x 1 metre. In custom made Perspex frame. Undated in English, estimated to be 19th century or earlier. Can be viewed and collected from central London. Too large to be shipped economically. See Bonhams London auction on 22 May 2025 lot 207 for a smaller version.

Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base.

Age: Burma, Shan Period, 18th Century
Size: Height 56.2 C.M. / Width 23.3 C.M. / Depth 10.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

Tai Yai Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base with gilded gold and glass.

Tai Yai is a group of tribal people living in Burma. It is difficult to find Buddha from this ethnic group.

Age: Burma, Shan Period, 18th Century
Size excluding stand: Height 52.8 C.M. / Width 23.8 C.M. / Depth 13.5 C.M.
Height including stand: 61 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). Please ref...