A very large antique scroll painting by the famous artist Kano Tsunenobu. Sumi-e on Gofun paper depicting a fierce flying dragon amongst turbulent waves and mist protecting a sacred jewel, the Hoju held in its claw and peeking through the gray cloud. This image evokes power and energy. When displayed by a Daimyo or lord, it would exude strength, influence and stature.

Kano Tsunenobu (1636-1713) was a Japanese painter of the Kano School. He first studied under his father, Kano Nao...

Japanese rare antique 6-panel byubu screen painted with a scene of a pair of Ho-oh birds (rainbow phoenixes) in a blossoming cherry tree. Symbolizing rebirth, renewal, fidelity, purity and harmony, the Ho-o bird also represents the southern star constellation and is a symbol of prosperity. This image is painted in mineral colors on gold leafed paper. Signed Hokkyo Koi (1564-1636), the most important Kano artist of the early Tokugawa period. "Hokkyo" is a Buddhist rank given to artist. This is ...

A Very Fine Korean B/W Porcelain Small Milk Bottle-19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. The small cylindrical bottle painted with three orchids on shoulder in underglaze blue, two blue circular lines in under glaze blue encircling the rim and short ring foot. It is find condition without any repairs or cracks, it measures 6.9cm h x 6cm d.

A single section Japanese mizuya (kitchen chest) with a pair of sliding doors. Inside storage is open (shelf can be added by request). Tones are of a light finish with contrasting quartersawn keyaki hardwood panels Ready to be enjoyed.

Age: Meiji Period (1868 - 1912)

Dimensions: 68" long x 31" high x 20" deep

A contemporary Chinese eight drawer hardwood sideboard. The drawers are all dovetail construction. Chest is made of single origin hardwood. Drawers operate easily and provide ample storage. Finished in dark warm tones.

Age: Contemporary furniture

Dimensions: 72" long x 32" high x 18 3/4" deep

Fine & Rare Chinese Neolithic Pottery Tripod

This fine and interesting pottery vessel was made over 3,000 years ago during the Chinese Neolithic or early Bronze Age. The form is of a cooking vessel and the three wide udder-shaped legs allow it to be stood in a fire with as much heat as possible being transmitted to its contents. It is not always easy to determine exactly which culture such vessels come from as similar vessels were made by various Chinese cultures. This example was excavated ...

Rare Chinese Neolithic Pottery Tripod

This fine and interesting pottery vessel was made over 3,000 years ago during the Chinese Neolithic or early Bronze Age. The form is of a cooking vessel and the three wide udder-shaped legs allow it to be stood in a fire with as much heat as possible being transmitted to its contents. It is not always easy to determine exactly which culture such vessels come from as similar vessels were made by various Chinese cultures. This example was excavated from pr...

Fine Chinese Neolithic Pottery Tripod with Oxford TL Test

This fine and interesting pottery vessel was made over 3,000 years ago during the Chinese Neolithic or early Bronze Age. The form is of a cooking vessel and the three wide udder-shaped legs allow it to be stood in a fire with as much heat as possible being transmitted to its contents. It is not always easy to determine exactly which culture such vessels come from as similar vessels were made by various Chinese cultures. This example w...

The Plovers over the Sea Shores Screen

Size: 376 x 171 cm (148 x 67.3 inch)
Period: Edo (1603-1868)

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- Jinmaku - "military curtains" - Screen

Size: 378x175 cm(148.8 x 68.8inch)
Period: Showa (1926-1989)

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Blooming Sakura Screen by Ito Kakou

Size: 341x170 cm(134.2 x 67inch)
Period: Showa (1926-1989)

Price Range (C) Over $5000

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A wild Edo period figure of a devil bent over backwards in the bridge position, a Sharito Tower balanced on his abdomen, a bell dragging him down suspended from his back. What awful crimes did he commit to be punished so!?! The bronze bell is either from, or at the least pays homage to, Korean styles. Dating from the Edo period, the unusual image is 22 x 14 x 66 cm (9 x 5-1/2 x 26 inches). Some minor losses to the polychrome consistent with age. The crystal ball and brass fitting inside the...

Chinese Ming dynasty Longquan celadon dish or brush washer decorated with a carved flower at the center. The foot rim is glazed, and the unglazed base has burnt red from firing. 4 3/4” diameter x 1 3/8” high. Circa 15th to 16th century. Very good overall condition with only typical minor wear and fine scratches to the glaze. There is a small production anomaly to the rim and another to the back of the dish. The flaw on the back looks like a chip or small indent but was filled with cela...

A Japanese bulbous bronze vase with a shiny patina and three elegant white egrets in inlaid silver with golden beaks and feet. Period: Meiji, late 19th century. Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 cm. Condition: Excellent.

This candlestick, of exceptional dimensions, was part of the decoration of the altar of a temple or a palace. It is made of cast lead and partially gilded on red and green lacquer. Exagonal shape. The partly openwork decoration mainly represents flower vases, but also stylized dragons, bats, flowers and coins. Some friezes of the upper edges are unsoldered, but the candlestick is complete, only a vase motif is missing from one of the 24 panels. The top shaft, candle holder is twisted and cracked...

Antique Chinese large lacquer cabinet. Decorated all over with designs of mountain landscapes and lakeside pavilions. Painted in gold and color lacquer on a black lacquer ground. Large doors with a round lock plate open to a single interior storage compartment.

Age: 19th century

Dimensions: 76 1/2" high x 49 3/4" wide x 24" deep

A Chinese celadon jade carving of a mandarin duck, with small russet inclusions, it's head turned back to the stylised wings. Qing dynasty, 18th/19th century. 5 cms. Fitted perspex stand. Formerly the property of a lady who was given the jade as a 70th birthday present in 1996. PRICE REDUCTION. Must be sold to clear an estate.

Wonderful distorted grey shoe shaped (kutsugata) Shino-Oribe Chawan made of light, fine, unrefined Mino clay. Shape and style make it appear contemporary with the late Oribe bowls. The expertly thrown body is covered with the typical feldspatic Shino over an iron oxide based engobe.

It was made in the early stage of the Edo Period (1603-1868). Clay and rough glaze with some large pin holes indicate a rather early manufacturing date and firing in an anagama.

The decoratio...