This is an authentic Chinese Nephrite Cong dating to the period 3200-2300BCE. It measures just over 6" in height (15.7cm) and is in excellent condition. The stone is white with speckled brown inclusions. This piece has been examined and authenticated by one of the leading experts in the world, a Chinese scholar, author of a comprehensive 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 pu...

A Chinese Iron-Spotted Qingbai Glazed Tripod Censer with Integrated Stand. Circa, 14th Century, Yuan Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. Featuring a censer with flanged rim, two ears, and is raised on three mammiform supports, surmounting an integrated stand. It is covered overall in an opaque pale-blue glaze and is adorned with iron-brown spots. Measurement: height (6"inches). Condition: in perfect condition with no repairs. UV light checked. Photos by: The Oriental Room® Feel...

A Very Fine Korean Foliate rim Sea-Green Celadon Molded/Floral Scroll Dish-12th C. Korea, Goryeo dynasty, 12th century. The shallow circular dish flared, raided foliate rim and set on flat foot with three spur marks, finely molded with peony scroll on interior with rich, even, crackled celadon glaze. It is in very fine condition, it measures 15cm d. x 4cm h.

A large Chinese snuff bottle, made of molded porcelain decorated with enamels. Both sides showing a cartouche with two persons in an interior. With gilt mouth, the base with an ironred four character "Qianlong mark". The stopper is lost. Condition: traces of usage, mouthrim minimally pitted. Dimension: total height: c. 7.3 cm, c. 6.8 cm wide, c. 3.3 cm deep.

Furoshiki (wrapping cloth) with tsutsugaki kamon (family crest), Maruni-Yotsume. It is made of hand spun cotton and vegetable indigo dyed. It has indigo color bleeding in the kamon. It is not sure whether it is original dye, or bleeding from washing, however, it gives some depth and taste. Generally in good condition but has some breaks and some tiny holes. Late 19th to early 20th century. W:134cm, L:132cm

An antique Korean tall 2 section kitchen chest made of Elm and Pear wood. Book match design conjures images of landscapes with rock formations. Blackened brass hardware with 20 circular medallion hinges. Beautiful age patina with an elegant design.

Age: Late 19th Century

Dimensions: 68 3/4" High by 43" Wide by 20 1/2" Deep

Antique Japanese ikebana basket for flower arranging. Made of split bamboo woven in a wild cocoon shaped form. Oval form with round mouth.

Age: Taisho Period (early 20th century)

Dimensions: 8 1/4" high x 6 1/4" wide

This is an exceptionally beautiful archaic jade cong dating to the Late Neolithic Period, Qijia Culture. The stone is a deep olive green with black inclusions and lighter mottling. As expected, it shows the "shoulder" on the interior, resulting from having been drilled from both sides. This piece, as with the others I am offering for sale, has been examined and authenticated by one of the world's leading experts in the field. I have included a copy of his COA, omitting his name, which will be pr...

Antique Japanese cloisonne vase with butterflies and peony flowers. The flowers are light pink and white and they appear to be bending in a light breeze. Butterflies of various colors on a peach color ground. The narrow neck of the vase is decorated with a pattern of scrolling vines on a deep red ground.

Age: Taisho Period (early 20th century)

Dimensions: 7 1/2" high x 4 3/4" wide

Kawase Hasui (1883~1957)
Snow in Kawazu (aka. Riverside Village in Snow)
Date: 1930s. This edition 1950s-60s.
Hasui oval seal lower right.
Size: Woodblock print is 5.375 x 3.375 inches and is attached along its top edge only to a 7.5 x 5.25-inch holiday card (see inside photos).
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Print is excellent. Card is toned along top.

Colorful Stieng woman’s wrap around skirt from the Xtiêng (Stieng), estimated population of 7000, minority Binh Duong Province and Dong Nai Province of southeastern Vietnam. Hand woven with handspun cotton field and patterns of combination synthetic and cotton commercial yarns, this piece dates to circa 1970 to 1980 (i.e. post Vietnam War era). The Keith Harring (ish) anthropomorphic images are quite unusual. Provenance- Rob C. Clark Ethnobotanist PhD. Excellent condition, no damage...

A long belt made of many cotton fragments, which are all hand spun and vegetable indigo dyed, with stripes and checks. It has one to two layers. It is probably lining for #14041 Horse reins. 19th century. W:10cm, L:4m56cm

An antique Japanese Tansu chest called Kodansu made entirely of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite handles. 6 Drawers of varying sizes. Perfect side chest for organizing and storage needs.

Age: Meiji Era: 1880-1890

Dimensions: 20 1/4" Wide by 22 3/8" High by 13 1/2" Deep

An antique Japanese Tansu chest in 2 sections (Kasane) made entirely of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware with Gumbai handles and the Paulownia leaf family crest on the four main lock plates. Four main drawers with 2 small drawers hidden behind the security door. Secret hiding place behind the upper small drawer.

Age: Early Meiji (1870-1880)

Dimensions: 38 3/4" Wide by 40 3/4" High by 17" Deep

Ivory netsuke depicting a puppy, with horned eyes, lying on a lotus flower. The petals are delicately engraved to show the natural veins of the flower, creating a delicate effect. Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 5.2 x 3.5 x 1.5 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition.

Daikoku‘s hammer, symbol of power and abundance, capable of granting wishes, made of lacquer and embellished with gold leaf. The decorative motifs on the hammer are floral and geometric and create a harmonious design. Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 16.5 x 7.5 x 7 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition. There is some lack of gold leaf.

An ivory netsuke depicting a physalis alkekengi with a red coral fruit. The delicately open petals reveal the red coral berry at the center, creating an elegant contrast of colors. Period: Edo-Meiji 19th century Dimensions: 3.7 x 3.6 x 2.2 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition. There are threads typical of the material.

Pure Kuro-Raku Tsutsu Chawan by the 9th generation Raku Ryonyu (Raku Kichizaemon IX) 楽了入 (9代 楽吉左衛門) enclosed in an antique wooden box and made around the beginning of 19th century about 200 years ago during the Edo era. His strong seal is engraved beside the foot ring.

This Raku chawan is particularly endowed with a structural power deriving from simple composition of features of a bowl - another reminiscence of the earlier generations of this unique family of art...