Chinese antique bronze jue, a wine vessel for drinking fermented millet beverages in rituals to ancestors. The libation cup is supported by three tapered legs. The wide mouth rim is has two finials on either side and an animal-headed handle on one side. The body of the cup is encircled with three raised bands of archaic leiwen motif. The underside of the cup has a raised, rectangular cartouche with and inscription stating the vessel is from the 3rd year of the Qianlong reign.

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Chinese antique jade carving in the form of a chimera and lingzhi. Carved of yellow and green jade with parts of the jade's rind incorporated into the circular design. The chimera represents the noble virtues of wisdom and benevolence. It is a powerful protector and harbinger of fortune and prosperity while at the same time symbolizing harmony between different elements. The lingzhi mushroom is a powerful symbol of health, spiritual growth, and longevity.

Age: Ming Dynasty / Qing Dy...

Uma-gake (horse cover) made of handspun cotton and katazome (stencil-resist dye) uroko (scale) pattern, dyed with vegetable indigo. In good condition except for some stains in the back. 19th century. W:140cm, L:57cm

A roll of cotton cloth for one kimono (tanmono) with shibori pattern. It is made in Arimatsu Narumi region in Nagoya city in Aichi prefecture, where shibori textiles have been made since early Edo period (early 17th century). In good condition, but about 2 meters of the cloth from the hem has light suntanned in the white ground, however, the other part is in excellent condition.20th century W:35.5cm, L:10m

Man's summer haori (jacket) made of asa (hemp or ramie) whose weft and warp are hand plied. It has tiny cross pattern with katazome (stencil-resist dye) which is vegetable indigo dye. It has some wear in wrists, shoulder lines and neck lines and two stains in the sleeve and in the back. 18th or the first half of the 19th century. W:126cm, L:81cm

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Wood carving. Early 20th century, Japan. Left: L 35 cm (13.77in), Right: L 31 cm (12.20in). Only the left hand stands on its own. Paint stain at the right hand. Aged deterioration as is. (Please be careful with the stuck nail when treat.)


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LAUGHING MAN

Old Japanese folk wood carving mask (with nose hair) for the local Kagura Shinto theatrical dance, early 20th century, 20 x 14 x 6.5 cm (7.87 x 5.51 x 2.55in). Aged deterioration as is and aged repairs.


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Chinese Qing dynasty silk brocade lady’s winter coat covered overall in a dense pattern of small phoenix and dragon roundels among clouds and precious objects all set against a purple ground. The center front opening holds five metal buttons. High collar and wool boucle lining. Late 19th to early 20th century. Measures about 29 1/2" long by 51” from sleeve tip to sleeve tip. Very good overall condition. From an old Tucson, Arizona estate.

Finely detailed spoon for Hindu religious rituals, decorated with a sitting Hindu deity on top, adorsed on a Naga snake which protects it, a long stem ending in the spoon itself, decorated with two birds on its top. India, early 19th century. Height: 13.7 cm. The spoon is nicely mounted on a custom stand. Some abrasion due to old age, otherwise very good condition.

A Very Fine Korean Beautiful White Glazed Jar and Cover-15/6th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 15th /16th century. Lovely hand crafted beautiful white glazed jar over all evenly, the lid shaped lotus pod point finial, the base white glazed and ring foot traces sand. It is very good condition, it measures 13cm z 18cm h. x 13.5cm d. weight 734g

A Rare/Fine Korean B/W Painted Korean Domed Water Dropper-19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. This small water dropper of beehive form set on wide ring foot and a molded with a short, cylindrical spout, covered overall by an even clear white glaze, painted with bamboo and chrysanthemum on the top, It is in good condition, it measures 6.5cm x 6.2cm x 5.6cm h.

An Extre. Rare Korean Characters Inlaid Placenta Jar(태호) with Loops4 and Cover: Korea, early Joseon dynasty, 15th century, An oval form, well portioned jar and cover applied over the body with white slip and stamped decoration, with 4 crossed knob on the top, for placenta decorated with stamped design and characters of Kyongju-Changhunggos (慶州 長興庫?) in the double bands, set on an unglazed flattened vase, four loops (4 ears) on the shoulder around matched with the cover’s cel...

19th Century Cloisonne Enamel Scholar Writing Desk Inkwell Stand with Flower

It is 1.4 inches (3.5 cm) tall by 8.7 inches (22 cm) wide by 6.1 inches (15.5 cm) long. It is 2 lb. Total weight with bottle is 2.6 lb.

It is tarnished and has oxidation, rubbing gilding, 2 small holes, minor loss enamel, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Vintage Japanese Carved Angel Skin Coral Carved Floral Beaded Necklace

It is 35 inches (44.5 cm) in length. The beads range from 6.7 mm to 10.3 mm wide. It is 71 gram.

Some of the beads have surface wears and scratches and inclusions (as seen in the photos).

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17th Century Chinese Blue and White Scholar Porcelain Ink Box with Figures

It is 1.4 inches (3.5 cm) tall by 2 inches (5 cm) wide. It is 47 gram.

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

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1930's Chinese Famille Rose Budai Happy Buddha Marked

It is 5.6 inches (14.3 cm) tall by 5.1 inches (13 cm) wide. It is 0.9 Lb.

It has dark spots and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1930's Japanese Nishiura Enji Studio Porcelain Silver (tested silver with acid silver test) Overlay Vase Marked "Nishiura" 西浦

It is 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) tall by 2.5 inches (6.3 cm) wide. It is 123.1 gram.

It is tarnished and has surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A pair of tiny shoes for a Han Chinese lady with bound feet, dating to the Qing dynasty. Made of nightblue silk and cotton, embroidered with flowers in satin stitch. Cotton lining, soles and heels. Condition: fine, only few traces of age. Provenance: from a Swiss missionary. Dimension: total length: c. 15 cm, height: c. 10.5 cm.