A very unusual brush case in the shape of a sword dating from the 19th century. It seems to be a play on the expression “the pen is mightier than the sword”. A part of the sheath slides to the side revealing a compartment for wadding drenched in ink and a brush. It is 39 cm (15-1/2inches) long and in excellent condition.

An amateur vase pinch formed from rough clay and decorated with Hotei, the god of fortune, leaning against his sack of treasure opposite a brief verse by Tomioka Tessai enclosed in an old wooden box titled Tessai Sensei Tsubo, Kabin. It comese with a Fukusa also hand painted by the legendary literatus. The vase is 16 x 18 x 14.5 cm (6-1/2 x 7 x 6 inches) and is in excellent condition. The fukusa is silk hand painted with the god of longevity, a bat and a deer signed by Tomioka Tessai and dated t...

An earth toned wan-gata bowl decorated with dashes of black like the abstracted criss-crossing trunks and branches in a bamboo forest by Shigemori Yoko enclosed in a signed wooden box titled Chikurin Chawan. It is 14.3 x 13.3 x 9 cm (5-3/4 x 5-1/2 x 3-1/2 inches) and is in excellent condition.
Shigemori Yoko (1953-2021) was born in Kagoshima. Yoko came to Kyoto where she initially studied painting at the Kyoto Tankidai Art College, then moved to ceramics at the Kyoto Municipal Art Universi...

The box is made of Urushi lacquer with a relief decoration of a phoenix (phoenix) in gold powder on a roiro (black) background. Details are in red lacquer, gold mosaic (kirikane), and mother-of-pearl (aogai). Japan, Meiji-Taisho period, early 20th century. Good condition, with a few minor losses to the edges, visible in the photos. The interior is lined with aventurine (nashiji). No restoration. 245mm x 100mm.

The bottle is made of Arita hard-paste porcelain decorated in underglaze cobalt blue with a landscape and flowers. The "Three Friends," auspicious symbols, are represented: plum trees and bamboo are painted on two sides, while pine trees dominate the lakeside landscapes on the other two. Some parts are lacquered. Japanese lacquered porcelains from this period are very rare; moreover, we know of no other example of a lacquered tokkuri. Usually, the lacquer on these porcelains is very degraded, so...

A globular Satsuma vase decorated with polychrome enamels and gold on a cobalt-blue ground. The neck features an elegant raised floral motif reminiscent of a chrysanthemum. The body is adorned with large panels on a stippled ground, finely painted with courtly scenes. The panels are divided by elegant gilt geometric motifs. Kinkozan impressed mark beneath the base. Period: Meiji, late 19th century Dimensions: 15 × 12.5 cm Condition: Excellent condition. Light wear to the enamel and gol...

Extremely rare Southern Song dynasty bluish white Qingbai glaze large figure of Guanyin, good condition with restoration on the neck please see picture for detail, still a very good for museum or personal collection, size: 18 cm height.

19th Century Chinese Turquoise Crackle Glaze Monochrome Ears Vase

It is 14.5 inches (36.83 cm) tall by 11 inches (27.94 cm) wide. It is 6.9 Lb.

One ear has been repaired (glued back). It also has skip glazes, glaze chips, chips at the foot, firing cracks, stains, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A spectacular large basin in blue and white Poka dots by Fukushima Hiroko enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Gosu-e Ao-mon Rinka Bachi. The bowl is 40 x 36.5 x 28 cm (16 x 14-1/2 x 11 inches) and in excellent condition, directly from the artist. According to Hiroko: The clay itself is like a canvas for glazing. The Kasuri pattern is expressed by repeatedly applying and scraping away three different types of Gosu. The depth of the glaze and inflections of the shades of indigo recal...

Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Gosu Satsuma 7 Lucky God Daikoku Figure Holding Hammer on Rice Barrel

It is 7.5 inches (19.05 cm) tall by 3.5 inches (8.89 cm) wide. It is 1.5 Lb.

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

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19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidered Gauze Civil 6th Rank Badge Buzi with Silver Pheasant Baixian

It is 12.25 inches (31.12 cm) in length by 11.5 inches (29.21 cm) wide.

It has discoloration, loose threads, stains at the back, and wear (as seen in the photos).

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Chinese Angel Skin Coral Carved 3 Ladies with Stand and Box

The entire measurement is 5.5 inches (14 cm) tall by 5.7 inches (14.5 cm) wide. The coral is 4.3 inches (11.2 cm) tall by 4 inches (10.1 cm) wide. It is 390.6 gram measured with stand. The box is 4.9 inches (12.5 cm) tall by 9.2 inches (23.5 cm) long by 8.2 inches (21 cm) wide. The total weight including the box is 2.6 Lb.

The coral has flea bite chips and chips at the one lady's hair and inclusions. The coral is glued to...

Carved stag antler depicts a fox amidst grasses and clouds. Perfect condition. 8 ” x 1 ¼ ”. 20.5 x 3 sm

Japanese 19th C long netsuke with an inscription depicting ruyi mushrooms. Perfect condition. 7” x 1”. 18 x 2.5 sm

Rare Southern Song dynasty longquan celadon washer bowl with bluish green glaze, good condition with faint hairline at the rim please see picture for detail, size: 13 cm diameter.

Rare Southern Song dynasty longquan celadon washer bowl with bluish green glaze, good condition with chip and associate hairline at the back of the rim please see picture for detail, size: 12.5 cm diameter.

Rare Southern Song dynasty longquan celadon washer bowl with good green glaze, good condition with faint hairline at the rim please see picture for detail, size: 12 cm diameter.

Rare Southern Song dynasty longquan celadon washer bowl with good green glaze, good condition with faint hairline at the rim please see picture for detail, size: 12 cm diameter.