Diameter approximately 23 cm. One plate has hairlines at the center, the other doesn't. In good condition.

Late Qing to early Republic Chinese carved agate lidded vase. Colors include a multi color orange, reddish brown and natural tone that was carved with nice details and open work. The lid and vase are nicely hollowed inside. The birds are fly catchers amongst flowers stems and leaves showing some stunning markings. The lid is so neat with another bird nestled in a flowered stem. The surfaces having a superb polish and fine incised details makes the vase a very showy piece. The hardwood st...

A Very Fine Big/Old Pine Tree by 소림 (小琳) 조석진 (趙錫晋) (1843년~1897)-19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty. A large single old pine stem and branched painted in ink and color, on silk, described, signed and two seals “小琳, 趙錫晋. This painting dedicated to Mr. Reid for his birthday gift, 1952. It is in very good condition but has some wears and a crease, it measures 37cm x 130cm painting only, or 48.5cm x 188cm overall.

Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)
Snow at the Silver Pavilion (Ginkakuji no yuki)
Date: 1951.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo. Black 6 mm seal at lower left, indicating a first edition (1946-57).
Hasui signature and seal at lower left.
Size: Oban. 15.25 x 11.25 inches.
Reference: Hotei #560.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Back margins have tape residue. Two small bumps at lower margin edge repaired by conservator. Slight fading.

Fish and water plants in blue with a crab in black decorate this vase by master of the subject Ono Bakufu enclosed in the original Tomobako wooden box from the Sosen Gama titled Sometsuke Kabin signed and sealed inside by Bakufu. The vase is 27 cm (roughly 11 inches) tall, 16.5 cm (6-1/2 inches) diameter and in excellent condition. Born in Tokyo, Ono Bakufu (1888-1976) relocated to central Japan after the great Kanto earthquake of 1923 where he became an honorary member of the Hyogo Prefectu...

An amazing small wooden figure covered in with glass eyes made in the hyper-real likeness of a Rakugo-shi Comic storyteller, dressed I traditional Hakama trousers and seated on a large cushion clutching a fan in his right hand. It is 19 cm (7-1/2 inches) tall, while the cushion upon which he sits is 19.5 x 15.5 cm (just under 8 x 6 inches) and the figure is in excellent condition. There is what appears to be a signature on the bottom; Ta?Saku. This caring is very much in the audacious style...

Height approximately 20.5 cm. Repaired at the spout. Chances are the spout is cracked or broken and reconnected. Spout intact condition.

Diameter approximately 23 cm. One plate has a hairline. In good condition.

Chinese painted pottery standing court attendant.

Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220
Size: Height 27.3 C.M. / Width 7 C.M. / Thickness 6.2 C.M. (size excluding stand)
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 for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Pl...

The size of Screen: 277cm Wide x 138 cm High (109 " x 54 3/8")
The both side Left/Right Panel size: 47.2 cm x 138 cm (18 1/2" x 54 3/8")
4 panels in between size: 45.5 cm x 138 cm (17 7/8" x 54 3/8")
Each Fan design size: 55 cm (21 5/8") wide.

This is wonderful 6 panels Japanese Byobu screen from 1750's middle 18th Century with 21 Ougi (fans) design with gold leaf background. This type of painting properly called, "Senmenga" with fan design Byobu called "Senmen Byobu". Th...

Additional Photos for Japanese Screen, 1750's
Each Fan painting size, 21 5/8" Long(55 cm).
1. Kuge servant carrying princess on his back trying to cross the water.
2. Three Sparrows and Bamboo.
3. Six Chinese Boys paying around at the study table, parent observing.
4. Tiger and Dog glaring each other.
5. Pretty Japanese Kikyo, Bellflower and other flowers.
6. Sumie Landscape, ...

An impressive Kuro Raku Chawan made by the legendary 12th generation Kichizaemon Kônyû (1857-1932). The name of the Chawan is „Akebono“ - Sunrise.

His childhood name was Kozaburo, later became Kicho (or, Yoshinaga). He was the eldest son of Keinyu, the eleventh generation master. In 1871, he succeeded the family business and became the generation master. In 1919 he retired and took the name as Kônyû. He enjoyed his retirement in practicing tea ceremony and writing haiku. Hi...

Antique solitary Awara-yaki chawan by great artist Kuze Tensei 久世天声 (1878 - 1933) around 1915 (Meiji Period).

He studied art under Yamada Kei while working as a teacher at Ishikawa Technical Senior High School. In 1914, he moved to Awara Onsen in Fukui Prefecture (a classic hot spring town) where he set up a studio and kiln and created Awara-yaki using clay from the area to produce Kyo-ware style ceramics, which often won prizes in exhibitions.

The Kuze name is ...

Chinese Republic period famille rose porcelain figure of the immortal Fu holding a male child. One of the three Star Gods (sanxing), Fu represents good fortune. Impressed maker’s marks to base. Minor glaze losses and tiny chips. Originally had a horsehair beard. Early 20th century. 22” high. From the Phoenix, Arizona estate of a former expatriate to China from 1983-1987.

Antique Japanese tall stone sekitō (pagoda) with five tiers. Made of granite and carved in 9 stacking pieces. The central square section is carved with a seated Buddha on four sides. The top spire is carved with 9 tiers between lotus petals. The surface has a beautiful patina and is covered with areas lichen and moss.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 101 1/2" (8ft, 5in) high x 26" wide x 26" deep

Fantastic Seto Chawan made by greatest Kitaoji Ronanjin 70-80 years ago.

Rosanjin (1883-1959) They say adversity is the mother of invention, and Rosanjin can be said to epitomize that expression. Born during the tumultuous first half of the Meiji period in the cultural center of Kyoto, he was adopted at age six by a woodblock carver. He showed an early genius for calligraphy, and began his early manhood as a carver of seals and carver/painter of shop signs after a brief apprentices...

Chinese painted pottery kneeling court attendant.

Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220
Size: Height 18.4 C.M. / Width 7.8 C.M. / Thickness 7.5 C.M. (size excluding stand)
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 for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. ...

Fine and Rare Eight-Panel Orchids and Rocks Painting by Revered Korean Artist Kim Eung-won aka Soho (1855-1921). Similar to the Kim Eung-won screen in the royal Changdeok Palace. Orchids are an ancient Korean symbol of purity, modesty, and virtue. The rock symbolizes eternity, so the combination of orchids and rocks have the meaning of eternal adherence to principle. The orchid grows in remote places, but its fragrance spreads over the land. Likewise, scholars often work in isolation, but throug...