Unusual Miao embroidered central panel, of a wedding apron costume. There is a coiled dragon in the center with two phoenixes above- surrounded with longevity characters, anthropomorphic and zoomorphic figures. It has a tattered calendered silk black border silk weft embroidered all the threads are handspun. The orange dye has bled into the white field some, so please see enlargements. H: 61.5cm/24.2in x D: 33cm/13in. Circa early-mid 20th century

Fine old, three paneled, supplementary weft embroidered wedding blanket from the Zhuang ethnic group Guizhou Province China. Handspun and handwoven cotton thread foundation and silk for the embroidery. The central area is dominated by the “well” “#” pattern, while the border is a combination of the “well” pattern inside a “wanzi” swastika meander. There are few small faded areas but no holes or tears. W: 104cm/40in and L: 140cm/56in.

An antique Chinese corbel hand carved out of Cypress wood. Depicting a Phoenix and a Dragon which represents marital bliss. Beautiful scrolling relief details.

Age: Ching Dynasty (18th-19th C)

Dimensions: 15" Wide by 7 1/4" High by 4 3/8" Deep.

An antique Chinese corbel carved out of Namu wood. Displaying a mythical Kirin surrounded by scrolling Peonies. With iron mount.

Age: Ching Dynasty (18th C)

Dimensions: 30 1/4" Wide by 13 3/4" High by 4 1/2" Deep

An antique Japanese Ranma (transom) made of Akita Sugi (Cryptomeria from Akita prefecture) and Hinoki (Cypress). Natural Urushi black lacquer frame. Hand carved scene featuring a good luck turtle with longevity tail admiring an old Plum Blossom tree with scatterings of Bamboo underneath.

Age: Taisho Era (1912-1920)

Dimensions: 73 1/4" Wide by 14 1/2" High.

An antique Tibetan storage cabinet that also doubled as a shrine. Decorated in painted lacquer with playful snow lions as the central motif. The skirt is decorated in a key fret design.

Age: 19th Century

Dimensions: 45 3/4" Wide by 43 1/2" High by 16 3/4" Deep

POJAGI, Shades of Cocoa Brown

Traditional folk Korean patchwork hemp textile made from various scrap fabrics called Pojagi (Bojagi), mid 20th century, approx. 107 x 112cm (42.12 x 44.09in), embodies the lifestyle and the story of the people who take good care of their possessions at that time. Slightly larger type with such unique graphical tone. Thick fabric with softish feeling by well-used. Some expected slight frays, discoloring, and small holes due to a...

A Damaged Jianyang conical bowl can be a very good piece if done by professional restoration 金鐥 work.

Width:15.8cm,Hight:5.5cm

An early Edo period Ki-Seto sake cup repurposed with a silver lid pierced with a chrysanthemum to function as an incense burner enclosed in a custom made silk pouch and bamboo case dating the transformation to New Years of Kae-7 (1854). Without the lid it is 5.5 cm (roughly 2 inches) diameter and in excellent condition.

Fireman's hat with hand-stitched sashiko (quilting). The outside cloth is dyed with vegetable indigo and the lining is dyed with natural brown. Two belts are recycled from old cotton cloth with katazome. In good condition. Meiji period (1868～1912). W:33cm, L:55cm

A rare stacking Bento (picnic) box in the shape of a tea leaf storage jar decorated in a realistic fashion with black, silver and gold maki-e lacquer. It consists of four pieces, stacked they are 28 cm (11 inches) tall, and all are in excellent condition.

A Very Fine/Rare Korean Wood Carved Shaman Male/뱍수무당-博數巫堂-19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. A wood carved a horse and rider on horseback with a bucket hat?, painted in multi-natural mineral pigments, back, white, green and red. It is in good condition with patina but some areas colors disappeared due to its age,. It measures 18cm L. x 26cm h. ***궁중에 출입하는 박수의 목조상: 무당 (여자) 이나 뱍수 (남자) 가 궁중에 출입할때 무...

A beautifully crafted and remarkable example of Edo period Raku pottery. Iridescent reds rise like a deep space cloud from the meteoric surface of this 300 year old Kuro Raku Chawan.

This exceptionally well-crafted tea bowl has a very meditative presence and reveals its highlights of various shades of red through a classic black glaze when held up to the light.

Characterized by a complex glaze texture achieved through kiln firing in contrast to the simplicity of the form.<...

A bronze crane in dark almond colored patina of superb craftsmanship dating from the late 19th to early 20th century (Meiji period). It is quite large at 48.5 cm tall (19 inches) and is in excellent condition.

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Upside-down Japanese bamboo ikebana vase painted in black and white calligraphy, attached with aluminum plate on the top and pink corrugated urethane foam at lower part, made by Dai Okumura (@dai_okumura), 2023, H 74.5 x W 40 x D 30cm (29.33 x 15.74 x 11.81in)

This is a form of 'Bi No Yo' (lit. 'Usage Of Beauty' - Adaptation from perfection) as a counter for the recognition of art called ‘Yo No Bi’ (lit. 'Beauty Of Usage' - Beauty in eve...

Width approximately 11.1 cm (across the handles). There are 2 soft dents at the body. More pictures are available. In good condition.

Early edition Japanese shin hanga woodblock print titled "Boats at Shinagawa, Night" (aka “Shinagawa Coast”) from the series “Tokyo Views” (Tokyo Fukei) by Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870-1949) dated in the right margin "5th month of Showa 10" (1935). The black ink signature and red seal of the artist are at the lower right. The seals of the publisher Doi Sadaichi (used 1933-1945), carver Ikeda, and printer Matsushita are in the lower left margin. Indicative of an early edition, the blue series t...

Pair of vintage Chinese cloisonne brush pots decorated on the front with scholar's desk objects set against a blue background covered in cloud cloisons. On the back of each is a gourd and sprig of coral. A ruyi band encircles the top. The rims are copper and blue counter-enamel is in the interior and base. Each measures 9 1/8" high x 4" diameter. Purchased new in Taiwan in 1974 by the current Tucson, Arizona collector. Very good overall condition with typical minor production imperfections...