A rare and unusual square bowl decorated with a series of reserves constructed from Archaic style Koros with Taoties mask handles based on illustrations in the Chinese manual XUANHE BOGU TULU [illustrated record of ancient objects compiled in Xuanhe Period during the reign of the Emperor Huizhong (northern Song). The “koro style” reserves are decorated with Kirin and a Hoo bird set against a diaper ground and a pattern of interlocking shippo. The remaining koro panels with swastikas set...

Fine Tall Chinese Tang Dynasty White Pottery Horse with Oxford TL Test

This fine and particularly elegant model of a saddled horse was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from a creamy-white pottery (as oppose to the brick-red pottery that the majority of Tang dynasty horses are made from). The surface has been "cold-painted" with a white pigment with decorative details to the saddle added in red pigment.

The horse stands "four square" with its neck turned to its left...

A fine large and rare ceremonial textile from Sumatra, maybe by the Pasemah people, woven in two parts. The silk fabric with stripes having ikat-dyed pattern and sumptuously woven with gold- and silver wrapped thread in songket-technique. Condition: few traces of age and usage, slightly faded, few small thin areas and tiny holes, some wear. Dimension: c. 240 cm x 100 cm.

Unusual white pottery impressed image of the Akshobhya Buddha, this an old piece and will guarantee it to be at least 100 years (probably much older). In his left hand he holds a vajra and his left is in the bhumiparsha mudra, behind him is detailed radiance and flanked at the base by two animals (probably elephants). This has traces of excavation as well as quick absorption of water and scent of petrichor- typical of old pottery. H: 5.4cm/2.1in and W: 4.3cm/1.8in.

A Very Rare/Large Korean 10 Tigers Roaring Each other in the Deep Mountain Scroll Painting 19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century, The tiger painting painted in ink and color on paper, painted with large ten tigers roaring each other in river and mountain. It is in fine condition but some Wear due to age and use. some folding marks and stains. It measures 175cm × 96cm painting only.

A Rare/Fine Korean Summer Mountain Landscape Painting-19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century or older. Artist unidentified. The painting is in ink and color on paper, painted with a deep mountain and lake Automn scene with a cock and a scholar in a front of a pavilion, a poem related with the Automn scene, and with a name of artist and seal. It is in very good condition, framed lately. measures 20.5 cm x 26.7cm.

The Only 17th Century Painting of Korea's Sun and Moon Spirit Ever Offered for Sale and the Oldest Extant Example. The older the painting the closer the artist and commissioner are to the power of the life and ideas that originated these Daoist and Shamanist beliefs. No work of art will bring you closer to the divine feeling of reverence felt by those fortunate enough to have worshipped under the gaze of this sublime work of art. Painted on royal red silk with gold leaf and mineral pigments. Thi...

A Unique Work of Art by Korea's Most Famous Ceramic Artist, Park Young Sook (born 1947). Her work is instantly recognizable by the personal glazes she has formulated, the unique colors she is able to achieve, and the intensity of her artistry. Park's works are the most highly valued of any Korean ceramic artist. Just about every museum in the world with a Korean gallery has her work in their collection. You will not find a better example of her artwork than this one-of-a-kind bowl influenced by ...

Large, Stunning Pedestaled Dish by Korea's Most Famous Porcelain Artist, Kim Yik-yung. Kim is so widely revered and collected that there is hardly a major museum in the world that doesn't have her work. There is consent among most connoisseurs that no other artist in the world has achieved Kim Yik-yung's level of mastery with porcelain. She works her surfaces in such a way that they offer different plays of light and form as they are viewed from different angles. It is recommended by the artist ...

Chinese Ming Longquan Celadon Porcelain Charger

It is 2.95 inches (7.5 cm) tall by 12.8 inches (32.5 cm) wide. It is 6.4 Lb.

It has skip glazes, dark spots, glaze chips at the bottom, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1900's Chinese Agate Carved Happy Buddha Budai Toggle

It is 1.8 inches (4.6 cm) tall by 1.5 inches (3.9 cm) wide. It is 32.7 gram.

It has inclusions, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1934's Japanese Wooden Box Woven Bamboo Frame Mixed Metal Cover with Garden Scene Marked

The box is 2.3 inches (5.8 cm) tall by 5.9 inches (15 cm) long and 4.3 inches (11 cm) wide. It is 0.6 lb.

It is tarnished and has chips and peeling of lacquer at the inner rim, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A fine woman's ceremonial skirt from Lampung Sumatra, woven in two parts. The striped cotton fabric sumptuously decorated with couched gold- and silver wrapped thread work and sequins, showing a row with birds. Condition: traces of age and usage, faded, few stains and missing sequins. Dimension: c. 118 cm x 119 cm.

Chinese antique dragon robe made of sheer blue and black silk for hot summer weather. Embroidered with a total of 16 five-clawed dragons: 7 on the front (including small dragons around the neck), 4 on the sides, and 4 on the back, with a hidden dragon on the inside when the front is opened. The dragons float on a sky of ruyi-shaped clouds and bats. The bottom of the robe is embroidered with colorful lishui waves crashing against a mountain. Long black sleeves end with "horse-shoe" cuffs. ...

An antique Tibetan temple bell and Vajra both made of bronze. Four prong bronze bell and matching four prong bronze vajra (diamond / thunderbolt). Beautiful design with ritual wear. There is an image of a bodhisattva’s head on the bell handle, a dorje design on outer rim with an embossed relief lotus design on the inner bell. Nice ringing note when sounded.

Age: 19th Century

Bell measures 6 3/4" high by 3 3/4" diameter. Vajra measures 5" long by 1 1/2" in diameter.

Japanese antique hikeshi banten, fireman's coat. Made of indigo dyed cotton and stitched over every inch using a sashiko quilting technique. Fires were common in Japanese urban areas due to the dense population as well as construction material (primarily wood and paper). Fire brigades were made up of samurai class (buke hikeshi) as well as common class (machi hikeshi) and their primary goal in containing a fire was to knock out the surrounding buildings so the fire had no more fuel. These specia...

Eijiro Kobayashi
A High Bridge by Night.
A design influenced by James Whistler and Hiroshige.
Series: Hasegawa Night Scenes.
Date: 1910-30s.
Size: Chuban. Approximately 9.875 x 7.125 inches.
Publisher: Hasegawa Takejiro/Nishinomiya Yosaku (No. 1241 in Hasegawa catalog).
"Made in Japan" stamped on verso.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Very soft upper left corner bend.
Compare with our Eijiro024 and Eijiro028.

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Japanese hanging scroll with the painting of a scene with the returning brave samurai warrior with four enemy's heads, 'Toshiie Maeda' (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maeda_Toshiie) in the 'Battle of Okehazama' (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Okehazama). Originally Edo period (1603-1868) then mounted in Showa period (1926-1989). Total: 71 x 170.8 cm (27.95 x 67.24in). Damaged condition due to age as is as seen.


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