Red silk kimono, sumptuous decoration of bouquets of golden ribbons on which are embroidered stylized flowers and cranes in white and silver silk. It is a unique decoration that unfolds without interruption over the entire surface of the Kimono, it is not an assembly of repetitive pieces of fabric assembled as is often the case but a unique creation. The decoration does not stop at the sleeves, but continues on them. Good condition except the bead serving as a fear of the bottom of the Kimono w...

A fabulous lacquered storage box covered in fine maki-e designs of gold and blue gold on jet black dating from the Meiji period. Designs in thick maki-e gold decorate the inside of the lid. It is 42.5 x 35.5 x 17 cm (16-1/2 x 14 x 7 inches) and is in overall excellent condition, fresh back from being professionally polished.

Antique Tibetan thangka features Yamantaka, Destroyer of Yama, the Lord of Death. Yamantaka is the wrathful from of the Bodhisattva Manjushri. The buffalo-headed Yamantaka is responsible for breaking the cycle of re-birth (samsara) so that enlightenment can be attained.
Encircling Yamantaka are an array of enlightened masters, wrathful protectors, and celestial figures, each contributing to the sacred narrative of protection and spiritual ascent. The upper section of the painting showcas...

This beautifully preserved antique Tibetan thangka features Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, seated in a meditative posture at the center, radiating serenity and divine presence. Painted with natural pigments on cloth, the composition is enriched with intricate floral motifs and sacred iconography, showcasing the deep spiritual traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. Encircling Avalokiteshvara are celestial figures, including deities and protective beings, each enclosed within aureoles...

A Very Rare/Fine Pair of (古說話人物圖) Paintings by 소림 조석진(小琳 趙錫晉,1853-1920:) Korea, late Joseon dynasty, framed. The pair of old fairy tale paintings are painted in ink and color on silks, depicting old Chinese fairy tale history. They are in very good conditions, it measures 134.5cm x 34.5cm

An adorable pair of pottery figures of a dog and a chicken, dating Ming Dynasty China, c. 1500-1550 AD.

Size: The dog measure c. 10 cm in length.

Condition: Extremely fine for type and age, with uncleaned deposits of dirt. Finely preserved glaze with a nice gloss. Wear for type and age.

About Ming Tomb figures: Tomb figures, also known as mingqi, were funerary objects placed in tombs during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) in China. These figures were made of clay, w...

An unusually elaborate pottery figure of a female Attendant, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD.), dating to late Ming period c. 1550-1600 AD.

The lady is clad in a large thick robe, covering her body from head to toe. She is wearing a wine bottle in front of her chest. She is glazed in torquise and dark blue colours and she is placed on a round plint.

Nicely painted facial details, careful thick glazing and a fine expression.

Size: c. 22,5 cm. tall.

Condition...

An wonderful and elaborate pottery figure of a female house attendant, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD.), dating to c. 1550-1600 AD.

A beautiful, elderly lady, clad in a blue dress with tourquoise sleaves. She is carrying a plate with fruits in front of her chest. She is placed on a square plint with tourqoise glaze on the top.

Nicely painted facial details. A very fine and elegant figure from Ming dynasty, with it's careful thick glazing and fine expression. The head is attacha...

Exquisite Maki-e Lacquer Tea Caddy (Natsume) – A Rare Deep Red Lacquer Piece with Chrysanthemum and Grid Motif crafted by the renowned Japanese artisan Yasumitsu Okamoto, born 1957.

This tea caddy is a remarkable example of fine Japanese craftsmanship and showcases a unique design that combines traditional aesthetics with an innovative artistic approach.

It is made from natural wood and coated with high-quality urushi (Japanese lacquer) and features a rich, deep red la...

Antique Japanese set of three rectangular Imari dishes. Blue and white glaze with scrolling karakusa (octopus arabesque pattern) surrounding a design of peonies in the center. The exterior walls of each plate is further decorated with more simplified karakusa motifs. The undersides have a four character Fuki Chosun (good luck) 冨貴長春 mark.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 1 1/2" high x 8 1/4" long x 4 3/4" wide

Japanese Deco era bronze vase with handles. Six sides with tapered foot and rim and convex middle. Either side of the vase is outfitted with stylized handles reminiscent of archaic Chinese masks with rings. The bronze surface has been treated with a mottled reddish patina.

Age: Taisho Period (1912-1926)

Dimensions: 11 3/4" high x 6 1/2" wide

A striking glass object by groundbreaking contemporary glass artist Sasaki Masahiro enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hakukinsai Utsuwa Totte-no-aru-Katachi. The blown glass object bears thorns of white gold. This piece is 21.5 x 9 x 16 cm (8-1/2 x 3-1/2 x 6-1/2 inches) and is in excellent condition, directly from the artist.
According to Masahiro: I create my works through glassblowing. Glass takes shape by controlling heat, gravity, and centrifugal force. Inside the furn...

Chinese embroidered silk vest with dragons rank badge This antique Chinese silk dragon court vest is couched with silk thread embroidery designs of dragons, birds, flowers, clouds etc. and accents of gold bouillion thread. Vest shows some minimal wear and is in overall good condition. The vest dates to the mid 19th century and has a front rank badge with bird facing the wearers left shoulder. This indicates that the original owner was the wife of a civil official. The bird on this rank badge...

Boys kimono lovely silk with hand painted

A painted and glazed porcelain okimono depicting Daruma in his iconic posture, holding the hossu, the ceremonial staff used by Buddhist monks. Period: Meiji, late 19th century. Dimensions: 50.5 x 21 x 16 cm. Condition: Excellent condition.

A circular Satsuma ceramic plate, decorated with fine floral motifs and enriched with polychrome enamels and gold details. Signed Kinkozan under the base. Period: Meiji late 19th century. Dimensions: 3 x 19.5 cm. Condition: Excellent. There is slight wear to the gilding.

A bronze okimono depicting a turtle in motion, a rare and fascinating subject for its uniqueness. Signed Yoshinobu under the belly, inside an oval reserve. Period: Meiji late 19th century. Dimensions: 3.5 x 9.6 x 5.5 cm. Condition: Excellent. The nail of the right paw is slightly chipped

A silk tapestry embroidered with polychrome threads depicting a rural landscape, where traditional houses blend harmoniously with expanses of fields and bamboo groves. The frame and the back of the tapestry, designed to protect its delicacy, are embellished with naturalistic details. The work is already prepared for hanging, thanks to the rings sewn on the rear silk frame. Period: Meiji late 19th century. Dimensions: 199 x 136 cm. Condition: Excellent condition. There are slight frayi...