Japanese Edo period woodblock print by Toyohara Kunichika (1835-1900) depicting a street scene in the Yoshiwara at dawn with two cats playing at the lower right. The print is the right panel of a triptych titled "That Romantic Figure (referring to Prince Genji) in the Licensed Quarter at Dawn" (aka "A Related Dawn at the Pleasure Quarter") published by Hiranoya Shinzo in 1863. The print is signed at the lower right "Itto Kunichika ga" and bears the Hori Ota Tashichi carver's seal. Included is...

Boxwood netsuke with three opposing Noh theater masks, including Okame, Usofuchi and an Oni. Period: Edo 19th century Dimensions: 3.7 x 3.7 x 2.4 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition

19th Century Chinese Export Minton Majolica Chinoiserie Style Famille Rose Turquoise Ground Vase with Lotus Flowers on Wood Stand

It is 11.7 inches (29.8 cm) tall by 8.26 inches (21 cm) wide. It is 5.1 Lb.

It has dark spots, skip glazes, chips and traces of glue at the bottom's rim of the vase, traces of earthquake putty at the inside, and surface wears and scratches. The stand has peeling, traces of earthquake putty, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Satsuma Bowl by Hiramatsu Genzan 平松元山 with Temple Heaven Scene of Gods & Figures

It is 2.4 inches (6.2 cm) tall by 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide. It is 0.7 lb.

It has rubbing of gold, stains at the bottom, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Set of 4 Indian miniature paintings. Rajasthani bazaar style. Each 16x14 cm. Undated, estimated to be late 19th century. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.

An Arita plate decorated in underglaze blue with yellow blue and green enamels gilding and iron red and black "dry" enamels. The centre painted with a large tripod censer containing Spring flowering Peonies on a low table flanked by a pair of flower vases, containing Autumn flowering Pinkes and Chrysanthemums with a pair of birds. The rim painted with a pair of Hoo birds with Chrysanthemums and Peonies. The reverse un-decorated and the base originally supported by four large spur marks, meato, i...

Delicately carved head of Fuxi, wearing an elaborate cap, his beautifully detailed face showing a slight smile. Wood, with remnants of superimposed layers of colouring. Remains of animal hair under the nose and chin to represent mustache and beard. Votive box (closed) at the back. China, Ming Dynasty period, 17th century. Height: 30 cm. The head is nicely mounted on a custom stand. Very good condition despite some flaking of the colouring. NOTE 1: Fuxi, also called Nuo Gong, with his wife Nüw...

Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Dragon Dish (Ex. Lammers Collection)

This attractive porcelain dish was made during the Wanli reign (1573 - 1620) of the Ming Dynasty. This particular type of ware is referred to as "Zhangzhou" or "Swatow" ware and it was commonly exported around south-east Asia. The underglaze blue decoration is of very good colour. The pattern features a chilong (qilong) dragon in a landscape with three further dragons around the cavetto interspersed with p...

An unusual and rare Arita Chawan and cover in late 18th century Qianlong Canton high footed style decorated with an "over the wall" "guogianzhi" pattern of a four toed Chinese dragon. Its full body obscured by the rim and continued in the interior of bowl and under the dish cover. Similar patterns appear on Chinese porcelain dating from the Yongzheng period. The interior of the bowl and cover contain a stylised flaming pearl, and the interior of the footring contains a mark of Chinese Kangxi or...

A pair of sometsuke underglaze blue san kaku-gata choku, three sided cups, decorated with contrasting patterns of a pair of "Dutch" figures set against a diaper brocade ground, a scene of Chinese boys, karako, one playing with a standard, the other holding a double gourd form tokkuri, and an auspicious kara hana (literally Tang flower) inset within an arabesque of kara-kusa (Tang grasses) painted in kakiwake style. This form of cup is rare and apparently only occurs with this pattern. The ...

Hard porcelain vase, decorated with polychrome enamels on an underglaze cobalt blue background. The scene represents 2 dragons evolving in a sky dotted with clouds and flames above a body of water from which a carp emerges. This illustrates the Chinese legend of the 3 carp transformed into dragons, a symbol of success through perseverance. The vase is made of hard, wheel-mounted porcelain, blown with the greatest care with cobalt blue and then enameled. The decoration is painted in enamels of ex...

Small-size chagama, kettle to boil water for the tea ceremony. Tapering body made of cast iron with slightly raised relief décor of a dragon winding its body between stylized clouds and in the rain around the kettle while holding high a sacred, flaming jewel in one of its claws. On opposite sides a little monster head that serves as hook-up for the forged iron kantsuki rings.

The cover is decorated with concentric rings (water ripples), in the middle of which floats a 15-petalled chrysant...

1920's Chinese Silver Kingfisher Feather Butterfly Shaped Brooch

It is 1.7 inches (4.5 cm) long by 2.6 inches (6.7 cm) wide. It is 6.6 gram.

It is tarnished and has minor missing feathers and surface wears (as seen in the photos).

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Chinese Paktong 3 Pieces Calligraphy Incense Clock Marked with Wood Carved Stand, Late 19th Century

It is 5.5 inches (14 cm) tall by 4.55 inches (11.6 cm) wide measured with stand and 3.9 inches (10 cm) tall by 4.1 inches (10.5 cm) wide measured without stand. The total weights is 3.3 lb.

It is tarnished and missing accessories. It also has oxidation, cut marks, and surface wears and scratches. The stand has chips and peeling (as seen in the photos).

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Rare Chinese Northern Song Dynasty Qingbai Porcelain Duck / Goose Box

This very rare and unusual round box was made during the Northern Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1127) at the Xicun kiln in Guangdong province. Some wares at this kiln were made for export around south-east Asia; indeed this particular example was excavated many years ago in present-day Cambodia.

It is quite "heavily-potted" with the upper part in the form of a duck or goose, its wings folded back across its back as though i...

A set of Chinese green glazed pottery attendants and palanquin.

Age: China, Ming Dynasty, A.D. 1368 - 1644
Size of figures: Height 39.5 - 40.8 C.M. / Width 11 - 13 C.M. / Depth 11 - 13 C.M.
Size of palanquin: Height 36.7 C.M. / Width 13.5 C.M. / Depth 14.2 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adhering (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground). Please refer to the enlargement photos fo...

PHALLUS

As a dedicatory wood carving ‘Goshintai’ (lit. ‘Body of Kami (God)’) based on Japanese folk phallus worship, 20th century, H 38 x D 12.5-11.3 cm (14.96 x 4.92 x 4.44in). The condition is as is as seen.


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Antique Japanese hand-colored photograph of two beautiful young ladies in a garden. One uses a bamboo ladle to scoop water from a fountain. The other stands on the path behind her. Tall bamboo fences and manicured pants enclose the scene.

Meiji period (c. 1870)

Dimensions: Frame: 25 3/4" high x 19 1/2" wide. Image: approx. 10" high x 8" wide