A very finely hand crafted Asian antique SILVER DEER BOX WITH NICELY ENGRAVED SCROLLING (OPENS!). Base stamped 90% silver. Weight 260 gr. Size: height including antlers 16 cm., length 13 cm.

Large Japanese Imari bowl. Faceted form with 8 sides. Flared rim with foliate edge. Bright multi-colored glaze with gold dragon medallions alternating with bird in blossoming tree. Design of peony blossoms in the bottom. 6 character mark on the underside.

Age: Meiji period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 14 1/2" diameter

Spectacular Zen Temple carving featuring the Hosokawa clan 'Kuyo Mon' crest. Shachihoko dragons on each end frame the crest with zen clouds carved above. Ca. 1770. Kuyo-mon, the family crest of the Hosokawa family, is considered to represent nine stars, which are the seven luminaries (the Sun, the Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn) and Rahu and Ketu (planets that are associated with eclipses and comets). The nine-planet crest of the Hosokawa family is said to have been bestowed...

A well-carved nephrite plaque in the form of a curled dragon, measuring 13.5cm (5.25")!!!The piece has been examined and authenticated by a Chinese scholar, one of the preeminent authorities in the field, the author of a fifteen-volume reference work entitled "The Complete Collection of Jades Unearthed in China." A copy of his certificate of authenticity will be provided to the purchaser at no extra cost. The authenticity of this exceptional item is absolutely and unconditionally guaranteed to t...

A large and beautifully carved jade pendant in the shape of a curled dragon. The piece measures 9.3cm (3.75"). The stone is a wonderful shade of pale celadon green, with delicate carved details outlined with the (likely) cinnabar-based sand/mixture that was used to create them. I've included some high-resolution closeups which show the exceptional quality of the carving. This piece has been examined and authenticated by a Chinese scholar who is one of the preeminent authorities in the field. A c...

A finely carved nephrite jade pendant measuring 9.2cm (3-7/8") end-to-end. The typical cross-hatched design terminating at each end with extremely well-carved animal heads.Pieces such as these are commonly referred to as "Twin Dragon Pendants." For two related examples, see, Christies, November 28,2018, The Yangdetang Collection Part II, lots 2751, 2752 (sold, respectively, for $38,501 and $44,918.!). I have included a copy of the catalog entry for purposes of comparison, as well as for those wh...

A large, elaborate, meticulously carved jade plaque, measuring 7.1cm (2-7/8") in height, the entire surface covered with a design of paired spiraling volutes, surmounted by two opposing dragon heads. The stone is a dark greenish-gray with a large area of darker color. This piece has been examined and authenticated by one of the preeminent authorities in the field, a Chinese scholar who is the author a fifteen-volume reference work entitled "The Complete Collection of Jades Unearthed in China." A...

Rare Chinese Western Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Ram / Sheep Vessel

This rare and unusual pottery vessel was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). It is in the form of a recumbent ram, or sheep. It is quite "heavily-potted" and made from a grey pottery, the main body being horizontally cylindrical with a mouth and opening in the centre of the back, the head with a wonderful pair of horns, and the four legs folded beneath the body. The tail is formed into an opening. The surfac...

Kabuto, the Momonari-type samurai helmet, so called because of its characteristic shape that recalls a peach, made of natural iron. The visor (mabizashi) is enriched by raised eyebrows, while the front decoration (maedate), features an elegant gold-lacquered crescent moon. The side fins (fukigaeshi) are decorated with the golden mon of the Takenaka clan. The back protection of the neck (shikoro) is made up of three large lacquered plates, while the front protection is distinguished by its fiv...

A bronze okimono depicting a walking elephant. Every part of the elephant's body, from the legs to the trunk, from the ears to the eyes, is sculpted with impressive precision. Signature engraved under the belly Hideyoshi. Period: Meiji late 19th century. Dimensions: 13.5 x 20.5 x 8 cm. Weight: 1.5 kg. Condition: Excellent.

Two bags, made of cotton and vegetable indigo dye, the long one is for coins and the short one is possibly for bank notes, or other items. Both have owner's logos with sashiko. The long one is made of handspun cotton and has some stains and a few holes, however it has beautiful vegetable indigo dye asa cloth inside. The short one is twill weave and in excellent condition. The second half of the 19th to early 20th century. W:18cm, L:31cm W:15cm, L:44cm

A genuine Ming, Wanli period ( 1573-1620) image depicting Buddha Amitabha standing on a lotus base. Cast bronze with dark patina. Good details and a nice sweet expression. Late 16th cent. - H 23,7 cm. Condition: Very good but for casting mistake on the extended arm and a missing finger tip.

Sakiori hanten (coat) made of cotton strips for wefts, which are recycled from old vegetable indigo dye and handspun cotton cloth. Warps are hemp yarn. Sleeves and the collar belt are made of indigo dye cotton. In good condition. The first half of the 20th century. From along the Japan Sea areas of Tohoku or Chubu districts. W:124cm, L:93cm

Han-gappa made of washi, Japanese handmade paper, which is made from mulberry fibers. It is painted with paulownia oil and kakishibu (persimmon tannin) for waterproof. The word kappa was taken from Portuguese "capa" which was worn by Portuguese Christian missionaries, who came in mid 16th century. The early kappa was circular form, and one with sleeves was made later, especially for traveling. This one is painted with sumi and oil outside and kakishibu (persimmon tannin) and oil inside. It ha...

A rare and beautiful Binshi vase covered in tortoise-shell glaze (Bekko-yu) from the Hirasa kilns. Dating from the later Edo period, it is 11 cm (4-1/2 inchese) diameter, 17.5 cm (6-1/2 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Following the Japanese invasion of Korea in the late 16th century Shimazu Yoshihiro brought to Japan with his returning army Korean potters who established a kiln in Uzumachi (Modern day Nagasaki prefecture). This was the origin of Kochosa-yaki. This rough texture i...

Hiroshi Yoshida
Kameido
Series: Twelve Scenes of Tokyo.
Date: 1927.
Size: Oban. 15.5 x 10.75 inches.
Brush signed and sealed in the image.
Jizuri seal at upper left margin indicating a first edition self-printed by the artist.
A rare early example for the Japanese market, hence no pencil signature in English.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Publisher: Hiroshi Yoshida
Reference: Abe catalog #62.
Condition: Excellent color. Lightly toned pa...

Interlaced gold lightning strikes all about the rim of this textured black tea bowl enclosed in an old Kiri-wood box titled Kuroraku Chawan and signed Hamaguchi Sosei. It is 10 cm (4 inches) diameter, 8 cm (3 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Kintsugi embodies the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese aesthetic worldview centered around imperfection, transience, and the beauty of the natural cycle of growth and decay. Embracing the flawed and broken aspects of an object through kintsugi ...

A white pigeon sits on the peak of a broken Kawara roof tile forming this peaceful okimono by Miyanaga Tozan enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shiro Hatto. It is 15.5 x 10.5 x 22.5 cm (6 x 4 x 9 inches) and in excellent condition.
Miyanaga Tozan I (1868-1941) is one of the most important names in Kyoto ceramics. He was born in Ishikawa prefecture, and graduated from the (now) Tokyo University of Art. While a government employee, he represented Japan at Arts Expositions, and...