A finely carved Chinese jade toggle depicting a boy reclining on a peach, a traditional symbol of longevity and immortality in Chinese culture. The natural celadon green jade has a soft translucency with a smooth, hand worn polished finish.
The boy’s smiling expression and well carved robe. Th rounded form of the peach conveys auspicious wishes for a long and prosperous life. Jade toggles were often worn or attached to garments as personal talismans, believed to bring good fortune and ...

A carved hand worn Chinese jade foo dog in a crouch position, symbolizing protection and strength. The creamy white jade has natural inclusions and a smooth, polished surface with age. The carving details include curled eyebrows, a pronounced snout, and a poised stance, giving the piece a sense of alertness.

Age: Est. early 1900's

Dimensions: 2 1/2" x 1 1/2 high

Japanese 4-panel screen painting of a pair of white herons fishing in the calm waters beneath a willow tree. A light dusting of snow covers the bare branches of the willow which stretches the length of the screen. On the moss-covered rocky shore, a profusion of flowers blossom in a cloud of muted reds and yellow. Painted in mineral colors on oxidized metal leaf on paper.

Age: Showa Period (mid 20th century)

Dimensions: 36 1/4" high x 73 1/4" long

An Indian Hindu Copper Bronze figure of a Vasnavite Saint, Tamil Nadu 18/19thC Height; 6.1 cm

An Indian Brass Figure of Khandora and Mhalsa, Western Deccan 18th/19thC. Height 15.4 cm. Condition; worn patina

Height: 10.2 cm (4.1 in)
Length: 14 cm (5.5 in)
Width: 7.8 cm (3.2 in)
Weight: 2 kg

Chinese spinach jade seal; depicts a Qilin adorned with braided silk tassels; Xiaozhuan and Manchu script to the sides; seal marks to the base; some minor wear; good condition

19th Century Japanese Bronze Long-Handled Choshi

This is an exquisite Japanese bronze long-handled choshi from the 19th century (Edo-Meiji period), used in traditional ceremonies. This choshi is a rare and remarkable piece of Japanese craftsmanship.
The imperial chrysanthemum crest beautifully adorns the surface, symbolizing prestige and tradition. The long handle, a distinctive feature of this type of choshi, reflects its ceremonial purpose, typically used in Shinto rituals a...

Set of Baluchistan panniers with nice silky wool, circa 50 to 80 years old, some wear around the edges but pile is good in condition (no holes etc). L: 120cm/47 x W: 60cm/23in.

Spectacular Samurai Stirrups

These exquisite samurai stirrups showcase Japanese craftsmanship and military history. Made of iron with silver and brass inlay, they feature a lacquered wood interior and remain in excellent condition despite their age. Designed for stability in battle, they were both functional and a status symbol among samurai. Today, they are a rare and valuable artifact, ideal for collectors of samurai culture and Japanese military history.

Age: Mid Edo pe...

A set of 5 unique small dishes incised with poems by Otagaki Rengetsu enclosed in a period wooden storage box. Each is roughly 10 cm (4 inches) diameter, 2 cm (slightly less than 1 inch) tall and in overall fine condition. The poems read: Yamazato no tsuki Gentlefolk of Miyako,
mi ni ki mase Miyakobito please come see the moon in my mountain village...
kado no hataimo ni te matsura nan. I'll serve you some potatoes from my garden
2.
Shiragiku no makur...

A wavering elevated form in poisonous mushroom colors by Neriage master Murata Aya enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hasu no Ha (Lotus leaf). It is 18.7 cm (7-1/2 inches) diameter, 13.5 cm (5-1/2 inches) tall and in excellent condition, directly from the artist this winter.
Murata Aya was born in Kyoto in 1979, and graduated the famous DODA Art School in 1998, before two years at the Kyoto College of Art, from which she graduated in 2000. She continued her studies at the K...

A pair of beautiful porcelain cups buy Kitagawa Kazuki enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Kasane Iro Me Gurasu. The artist creates each of these cups individually by pouring liquified porcelain into a mold, swirling it around, allowing it to dry slightly, then pouring it out and adding another layer of differing color. After removing it from the mold and drying, each piece is hand etched to reveal the various layers of color in vibrant beams like sunlight through a rainbow. Each i...

A fabulous split vessel covered in radical ash, rivulets of molten glaze fingering around the body by important Bizen pottery star Baba Takashi enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Yohen Shino Hana-ire. Shino is a departure for this young artist, a new direction he has recently begun exploring with great affection. This vessel embodies both his traditional aesthetic, as well as some qualities hitherto not found in his body of work. It is 17.5 cm (7 inches) diameter, 31.5 cm (12-1/2 ...

A stacked architectural shape pierced with a square slot for flower arranging in rough textured black by Takeuchi Kozo enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Genseki Koku-koku. It is 55 x 17 x 27.5 cm (22 x 7 x 11 inches) and is in perfect condition, directly from the artist late last year.
Takeuchi Kozo (also Kouzo) was born in Hyogo prefecture in 1977, and graduated the Osaka University of Arts in 2001 before advancing his studies at the Tajimi Municipal Ceramic Design Insti...

Antique Japanese 6-panel screen painting of a pair of hawks. With white feathers, they sit on the topmost branches of a pine tree. The gnarled branches are covered in moss. Painted in mineral pigments and ink on paper. Hawks symbolize good luck, love, vigilance and strength. Signed Eihō 英芳.

Age: Taisho Period (1912-1926)

Dimensions: 67 1/2" high x 148 1/2" long

1900's Chinese Blue Silk Embroidery Lady's Robe with Forbidden Stitches & Flower

It is 50 inches (127 cm) from sleeve to sleeve, 29.1 inches (74 cm) armpit to armpit, and 43.3 inches (110 cm) collar to hem. It is 1.3 Lb.

It has tears, loose, pulling, and missing threads, stains, missing one button, frayed silk, wears, separated seams, and discoloration (as seen in the photos).

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Antique Japanese lacquer panel features a finely detailed gilded phoenix (hō-ō 鳳凰), a symbol of renewal, virtue, and prosperity in Japanese culture. The gold maki-e (蒔絵) lacquer work is intricately applied against a black lacquer background, creating a striking contrast.
The panel was likely part of a larger architectural element or a decorative furnishing, such as a Butsudan (Buddhist shrine) or a tansu chest.
Has mounting chain on rear ready to be displayed.

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This striking tea bowl, crafted by Shoichi Kitamura, exemplifies the innovative and textural qualities of contemporary Kosai ware.

The bowl’s surface is a dynamic interplay of organic forms and meticulous glaze techniques, making it both a functional vessel and an artistic statement.

Look at the glaze, a masterful combination of white and grayish, blueish and charcoal tones, forms a pattern reminiscent of volcanic rock, frozen lava, or celestial bodies—suggesting a d...