Cotton futonji with karakusa (arabesque) pattern which is katazome (stencil-resist dye) on white ground (jishiro). It is made of handspun cotton and dyed with vegetable indigo. Made in Tohoku district. In good condition but the left one has a few light spots. (see the seventh image) The second half of the 19th century. W:34cm, L:164cm

Six-Panel Gold Folding Screen with Painted Fan Designs

This elegant six-panel folding screen features a series of hand-painted fan-shaped designs set against a rich gold-leaf background. Each fan captures a distinct seasonal or cultural motif—roaring waves and the rising sun, egrets in flight, courtly figures, moonlit skies, and a vibrant array of seasonal flowers—demonstrating both the artist's refined brushwork. The careful composition and radiant gold background evoke a timeles...

Chinese Qing dynasty bronze censer (incense burner) with Xuande mark. 17 cm wide from ear to ear. 11,3 cm mouth rim diameter. 8,2 cm high. 1636 gram weight. Censer in Good condition except smooth dent at the body ( please see on the pictures ).

Two-Panel Gold Leaf Folding Screen with Ink Landscape Painting

This elegant two-panel folding screen features a tranquil landscape rendered in ink over a gold-leaf background. Created in the early Edo period (17th century), the work reflects strong influences from early Chinese painting traditions. Mountains and trees are depicted with refined brushwork, evoking a sense of depth and stillness. The aged gold leaf has developed a soft patina, enhancing the screen's timeless atmosphere. ...

A striking Fresh Water Jar for use in the Japanese Tea Ceremony covered in running pale blue-tinged glaze by Kamei Miraku XIV enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Haku-yu Takefushi Mizusashi. It is 17 cm (7 inches) diameter, 14.5 cm (just under 6 inches) tall and in excellent original condition.
Kamei Miraku XIV was born in 1931 and studied the plastic arts under his grandfather, the 13th Miraku. He was first accepted into the Fukuoka Prefectural Art Exhibition in 1956, and th...

An antique Japanese large bronze hibachi (brazier) featuring many mythical creatures. The main image in relief on both sides are Baku or dream eaters standing nearby old pine trees. The two side handles are a pair of parental Komainu (aka Fu Dogs) with their four offspring acting as feet to support the hibachi. Along the shoulder are flying Phoenix birds with their tails trailing behind. The neck of the hibachi has a reticulated geometric design not often seen in bronze hibachi design.

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A finely crafted Japanese bamboo ikebana basket, signed by the artist Saitō, a master of traditional bamboo artistry. The tall, cylindrical form features a striking hexagonal lattice weave with a gracefully arched handle, all executed with precision and elegance. The base and rim are tightly wrapped for added strength and visual refinement.
This piece demonstrates the refined craftsmanship associated with high-level Japanese basketry, likely intended for use in the art of ikebana (flower...

A striking and richly detailed Edo period Japanese statue of a fierce guardian deity, finely carved from wood and decorated with polychrome pigments and gilt detailing. The deity stands in a dynamic posture, trampling a demon figure beneath his feet—a visual metaphor for the triumph of virtue over evil.
He holds a vajra-topped staff and a miniature pagoda, both symbolic of spiritual authority and enlightenment. A flaming halo encircles his head, emphasizing divine power and protection. ...

A pair of large antique bronze vases used for large Ikebana flower arrangements or Japanese entryway vessels. The base of each vase depicts an underwater scene of swimming Koi (carp) and bamboo growing out of the water. The base incorporates the stems of the lotus leaves hugging the neck and opening to the top scalloped rim.

Age: Meiji Era: (circa 1868-1900)

Dimensions of each: 27 1/4" High by 14 3/4" Diameter.

Rare Chinese Western Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Chicken with Bronze Feet

This very rare painted pottery hen was made c.150 BC during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). It is made from a dense grey pottery that has been quite highly-fired. Following firing, it was "cold-painted" in a creamy-white pigment. The hen stands on separate bronze feet that slot into square holes on the underside of the bird.

Height 13.5 cm, length 17 cm.

For information & reference: this has been in o...

Fine & Rare Pair of Chinese Western Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Cockerel & Hen with Bronze Feet (Oxford TL Test)

This very rare pair of painted pottery chickens comprising a cockerel and a hen was made c.150 BC during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). They are made from a dense grey pottery that has been quite highly-fired. Note especially the detail of the feathers and tail feathers of the cockerel. Following firing, they were "cold-painted" in various coloured pigments.

They st...

After Kim Hong-do (aka Danwon) (金弘道 김홍도, 1745-ca 1806)
Jumak (A Tavern)
The scene depicts family of travelers relaxing at an inn. The innkeeper is scooping makgeolli (raw rice wine).
Date: Likely mid-century.
Size: 16 x 11.25 inches.
Medium: Appears to be a watercolor / gouache.
Condition: A couple of marks in the sky.
Note: Hong-do was known for his genre paintings of ordinary Korean life.

Rare Chinese Han Dynasty Burnished Pottery Cup

This fine & rare pottery cup was made some 2,000 years ago during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220), or possibly a little earlier. It is made from a fine-grained grey pottery. This inner mouth and outer surface have a smooth burnished surface making it a real pleasure not only to view, but also to handle. In places to the surface are limescale-type deposits from its long burial.

Maximum diameter 12.5 cm. This is a lovely example in very goo...

Rare Chinese Han Dynasty Burnished Pottery Cup

This fine & rare pottery cup was made some 2,000 years ago during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220), or possibly a little earlier. It is made from a fine-grained grey pottery. This inner mouth and outer surface have a smooth burnished surface making it a real pleasure not only to view, but also to handle. In places to the surface are limescale-type deposits from its long burial.

Maximum diameter 11.5 cm. This is a lovely example in very goo...

A Japanese rectangular cloisonné plaque decorated on a black background with vibrant polychrome enamels, worked in silver wire, depicting two Ryu dragons with open mouths. Published in the volume Selezione 2024. Unsigned. Height: 40 cm Width: 31 cm Meiji period, circa 1890

A patinated bronze okimono depicting a tiger and a snake, signed Genryusay Seiya zo. The animals, positioned face-to-face, are shown with their mouths open in a direct confrontation. Published in the volume Selezione 2024. Height: 39 cm Meiji period, circa 1890

A patinated bronze amphora-shaped vase depicting a rabbit carved in takabori among lush branches in the moonlight, with iro-e takazogan inlays in gold, shibuichi, and shakudo, attributed to the Takaoka workshop of Kanazawa. The neck, handles, and feet feature gold nunomezogan decorations. Published in the volume Selezione 2024. Unsigned. Height: 30 cm Meiji period, circa 1890

A patinated and gilt bronze okimono depicting the famous warrior Fujiwara no Yasumasa playing the flute, signed Miyao. His hitatare, flowing in the wind, is adorned with phoenix and foliage motifs. The wooden base, typical of Miyao's works, is decorated with hiramaki-e gold lacquer. Published in the volume Selezione 2024. Height: 30 cm Meiji period, circa 1890 Miyao of Yokohama, among the most renowned bronze makers of the Meiji period, is celebrated for his finely crafted bronzes wi...