Antique Japanese woodblock print in triptych by the artist Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1864) depicting a scene from the Kabuki play "Koharu no Mitsugumi Sakazuki". Here, the outlaw murdurer, Shirai Gonpachi (left) is challenged by the famous otokodate (dashing hero), Banzui Chobei (center and with his traditional brown and white plaid fabric).

Kunisada was born to a family that owned a ferry boat service allowing him the time and money to devote to art. At an early age, he impressed the gr...

Antique Chinese pair of wooden Baku. Carved with deeply wrinkled skin and pawed feet, these elephant-like creatures were revered for their nightmare devouring quality. Depicted here with saddles for riding, decorated with sprays of cymbidium orchids and painted details.

Age: 19th century

Dimensions: 9 1/2" high x 23" long x 14" deep (each)

Antique Japanese small two-panel screen painting. A beautifully painted image of a pheasant in mid flight. A quiet body of water is lightly suggested below. On the right side of the composition is a blossoming tree with white flowers and new leaves. Painted in ink and light colors on paper. Mounted with brackets for hanging on the wall.

Age: Late edo to Early Meiji C. 19th Century

Dimensions: 24 1/2" high x 56 1/2" long

Sukhothai stoneware pottery jar.

Age: Thailand, Sukhothai Period, Si Satchanalai Kiln, 14th - 16th Century
Size: Height 31.7 C.M. / Width 26 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

A Chinese Celadon Glazed Bowl with a Carved Lotus Decoration. Circa, 12th Century, Fujian, Minnan Kilns, Song Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. Its tall walls are supported by a straight foot and is adorned with a carved lotus decoration. It is covered overall in a light brown-green celadon glaze, except for the base. Similar bowls that have been dated to the 12th century and attributed to the Minnan Kilns were found in the Jepara Wreck (A.D. 1150-1175) in Indonesia. Measurements: ...

A Chinese Celadon Glazed Bowl with a Carved Lotus Decoration. Circa, 12th Century, Fujian, Minnan Kilns, Song Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. Its tall walls are supported by a straight foot and is adorned with a carved lotus decoration. It is covered overall in a light brown-green celadon glaze, except for the base. Similar bowls that have been dated to the 12th century and attributed to the Minnan Kilns were found in the Jepara Wreck (A.D. 1150-1175) in Indonesia. Measurements...

CELL

Old Japanese hand-drawn illustration of nerve cell for the medical science purpose, Meiji-Taisho period, early 20th century, 80.4 x 112 cm (31.65 x 44.09in). Thick paper with some pin holes as is. Rolled up and shipped to you.


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British Museum Book- The First Emperor - China's Terracotta Army

This is the hardback edition, not the much more common paperback edition.

Original published price £40.00.

Our price £20.00 Or only £10.00 when purchased with something else!

This fine book is the fully illustrated catalogue of an exhibition of 134 outstanding examples of Chinese antiquities from the time of the Kingdom of Qin and the Qin Dynasty. This books covers so much more than just the well-known Terracott...

Kawase Hasui
Mitsutoge (Fuji in Mist)
Date: 1945. ("Sendai Japan, Christmas 1945")
Size: 5.625 x 3.625 inches.
Medium: Lithograph.
Condition: Excellent.
Note: An uncatalogued koban-sized woodblock version of this print exists.

A Fine Pair of Large Chinese Western Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Granaries

This very fine and rare pair of painted pottery jars, representing granaries, was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). They are made from a fairly high-fired grey pottery. They have cylindrical bodies, domed tops with fairly small circular openings. Each jar stands on three feet moulded into the form of a bear.

Many examples of Han Dynasty granary jars are known, but what makes this pair unusual is...

A Fine Pair of Chinese Western Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Granaries with Original Grain !

This fine and rare pair of painted pottery jars, representing granaries, was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). They are made from a fairly high-fired grey pottery. They have cylindrical bodies, domed tops with fairly small circular openings. The ridges to the shoulder of each jar represent roof tiles. Each jar stands on three feet moulded into the form of a bear.

Many examples of...

An antique Japanese figural water dropper, made of Hirado porcelain with underglaze blue emphasis, the eyes and the base are unglazed. In the shape of Ebisu, one of the seven Japanese lucky gods, here with a sea breem fish. Please visit https://collections.lacma.org/node/202643 for another model of a Hirado lucky god water dropper. Condition: traces of usage. Dimension: c. 9.9 cm high x 10.5 cm long x 4.5 cm wide.

Mint Oni-Hagi masterpiece chawan by star potter Seigan Yamane. This extraordinary tea bowl is covered by wonderful different shades of white, blue, pink and purple glaze. In my opinion it is the one of the most aesthetic chawans that he made. The seal of the artist is stamped on the bottom.

Seigan Yamane was born in 1952, and started making Hagi ware in 1987. And then, he started his own pottery in 1992 and has ever been awarded a lot of prizes for his great work.

Size: ...

An antique Japanese Tansu chest made entirely of Red Pine (Aka Matsu) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite handles. Four drawers of varying sizes allow for efficient and practical storage with minimal space wasted. The chest is quite heavy for its small size.

Age: Meiji Era (1880-1890)

Dimensions: 23 1/2" Wide by 23 1/2" High by 12 1/8" Deep

An antique 2 section Korean herbal medicine chest with a Maple wood and Horse Chestnut front. With original brass hardware, there are 80 drawers total, 74 visible and 6 hidden behind the hinged doors. Each drawer is identified by the herbal name that was stored there.

Age: Early 20th Century

Dimensions: 36 3/8" Wide by 53 1/4" High by 13" Deep

Oversized Japanese limited edition woodblock print by Seiichiro Konishi (born 1919, active ca. 1930-1983) titled in the lower margin "Saga Teahouse," dating circa 1976. Signed at the lower right corner in black ink with the artist's red seal and his English name in the margin below. The bottom margin is also numbered 104/200 and marked in kanji "self carved self printed." Paper: 16 3/4" x 12 1/2" (image: 15 1/2" x 11 1/8"). The print does not appear to have been previously framed and is in v...

Antique Japanese iron lantern, 6 sides and 3 feet, cast with beautiful ornate open lattice work on all sides. Great outdoor original with nice details.

Early 20th Century

Dimensions: 15 1/2" high to hanging loop by 12" diameter at widest points.

An antique Japanese Tansu chest called Funa Dansu (captain's chest) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Kiri (Paulownia) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Kakute interior handles and Warabite carrying handle. Made to be sturdy and heavy to withstand the rigors of the sea. Used as a ship safe where valuables and important documents were stored.
Edo Era (1800-1850)

15 1/2" Wide by 17 1/2" High by 18 3/4" Deep