A Mughal-style miniature painting depicting a royal lion hunt, a popular subject in Rajput and Mughal art. The ruler is identified by the halo around his head, a common artistic convention for royalty in this era. It is possibly Maharana Sangram Singh II or a prince from a related court, demonstrating valor and kingship by hunting a lion with a spear. The style of the painting is characteristic of the Udaipur or Mewar school of painting from Rajasthan, India dating to the late 18th century. The...

Late Qing blue and white porcelain headrest decorated in underglaze cobalt with a dragon emerging from stylized waves, a phoenix in flight above, and a flaming pearl between them. The pillow has a tapered rectangular form with paired coin-shaped apertures at the top, traditionally used for ventilation and cooling. Secondary sides are decorated with floral sprays, allowing the piece to read well from multiple viewpoints. The underside is open, consistent with functional ceramic pillows of the per...

Enigmatic characters are etched like some lost language into the connected slabs of this pottery object by rising star Kowari Tetsuya which comes enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Seki-reki (Traces of History) exhibited at the Hakokai group exhibition. It is hard to say if the artist is looking back in time, or at something of ours somewhere far in the future, a vision; dream of the mystery one might see looking back on the traces of our own society. It is 75 cm (30 inches) long,...

Magnificent dark ink forms a lurid summer landscape on this scroll by Irie Shikai enclosed in the original signed wooden box dated the 4th month of 1922. Ink on paper in a white cloth border with dark wood rollers. It is 54.5 x 195 cm (21-1/2 x 76-3/4 inches).
Irie Shikai was born in Fukuoka prefecture in 1862, the son of an upper level samurai retainer. He studied Nanga and Chinese style painting under Yoshitsugu Haizan and Daiju Ekizan among others. Eschewing the contemporary trend to ex...

A cat curled up in a sleeping position forms a small basin dating from the 1930s-1950s (Deco to Post-deco era) of solid bronze in olive patina colored gold beneath. It is 21 cm (8-1/4 inches) diameter, 7 cm (3 inches) tall and in overall fine condition, with some wear to the edges typical of handling.

PIG AND FLOWER

Anonymous double-sided drawing on chipboard, Japan, Shōwa period, circa 1970s. Approx. 27 × 22 cm (10.6 × 8.7 in). Condition as shown, with age-related wear consistent with time.


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Fine LARGE Chinese Han Dynasty Glazed Pottery Hu Jar

This fine and impressive pottery jar (hu) was made some two thousand years ago during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220). It is made from a fairly high-fired reddish pottery and is coated in a finely-crackled green glaze covering the outer body and inner mouth, the colour of which varies in places according to its thickness. The slightly concave base remains unglazed.

The body and mouth are decorated with several raised bands and groove...

A pair of museum quality, large pottery figures of male attendants, dating to the mid Ming Dynasty, ca. 1500 AD.

The figures are placed on large Lotus thrones on top of high hexagonal plints in two-color yellow and green glazed robes. Also known as the Sancai colors.

They both wear high hats. One is carrying a box, and the other is carrying a fan(?) over his shoulder. Finely painted facial details. Lotus thrones are very rare for Ming pottery figures.

The heads are attac...

A rare Chinese cloisonne enamel wall vase vividly decorated with a dragon among clouds above breaking waves, with two gilt lion mask and ring handles. Qianlong, 18th century. 15.5 cms.

CALLIGRAPHY PRACTICE

Old Japanese calligraphy practice book made of washi paper, Japan, Taishō period (early 20th century). Approx. 38 × 28 cm (15 × 11 in). Contains approximately 30 pages of kanji writing practice. Condition as shown, with age-related wear consistent with time.


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SOFT LANDSCAPE

Abstract landscape rendered in softened colors with calm, unhesitating brushstrokes. Oil on canvas. Japan, Shōwa period (20th century). Approx. 24.5 × 33.5 × 2 cm (9.6 × 13.2 × 0.8 in). Age-related wear consistent with time, as shown.


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POJAGI IN COLOR

Traditional Korean patchwork textile made of silk and cotton, known as pojagi (or bojagi). Early 20th century. Approx. 77.5 × 78 cm (30.5 × 30.7 in). Constructed with two layers of fabric, giving it a sturdy feel despite minor fraying, discoloration, and stains consistent with age. Decorated with charming, naïve embroidery motifs—mountains, plants, fish, the sun, and gourds—while the silk ground features a subtle woven botanical pattern. <...

Cotton baby's kimono with wartime propaganda motifs such as fighter aircraft and parachute. In good condition except for some stains. 1939 - 1945 W:73cm, L:84cm

Baby's cotton kimono with wartime propaganda such as cannon, battleship and so on. It has charms with cotton yarn where two belts are attached, wishing the baby's healthy growth. In good condition except for light stains in white parts. World War II time (1939 to 1945) W:64cm, L:64cm

A family rests from their labors under the willow trees on this delicate landscape emulating the tradition of the great 19th century literatus Tanomura Chikuden by Kimura Seiun. A long verse in subtly articulated characters scrolls down the right side. Ink and light color on paper in a green silk border with pale piping featuring hard-wood rollers. The scroll is 48 x 197 cm (19 x 77-1/2 inches) and is in overall fine condition, enclosed in a wooden box.
Kimura Seiun (1885–1967) was a Ja...

A ceramic bowl made by Unrinin Hozan of Kyoto containing an image of orchids in black with a verse in archaic script circling the rim in red by Tomioka Tessai enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Kashibachi. It is 18 cm (7-1/4 inches) diameter, 8.5 cm (3-1/2 inches) tall and is in excellent condition.
For more than four centuries, the Unrinin Hōzan lineage has been synonymous with the refined ceramic traditions of Kyoto. In 1555 Unrinin Yōzō moved from the pottery productio...

A raw kiri-wood box decorated with Sasa bamboo grass in raised gold with a Kamakiri praying mantis with wings of Mother of pearl. Beautifully rendered, the box is a perfect example of the understated elegance and respect for nature so inherent to Japanese traditional art. The box is 38.5 x 9 x 3.5 cm (15-1/2 x 3-1/2 x 1-1/2 inches) and is in overall fine condition.

A set of classical blue and white bowls swimming with medaka fish by Kondo Takahiro enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Medaka Sometsuke Hachi. Each is roughly 19 cm (7-1/2 inches) diameter, 5.5 cm (2 inches) tall and all are in excellent condition.
Kondo Takahiro (b. 1958) was born the grandson of Living National Treasure Kondo Yuzo. However, he graduated Hosei University not with a degree in sculpture or crafts, but in Literature. From there he studied at the Kyoto Prefect...