A stunning pair of Nio figures that are carved in a most masterful manner. Covered with lacquer and slightly faded with time this pair makes a statement for even the most  More »

A stunning pair of Nio figures that are carved in a most masterful manner. Covered with lacquer and slightly faded with time this pair makes a statement for even the most advanced collection of Buddist Shinto items. Amazing quality. Look closely and you will be amazed with the striking poses and detail. Circa 1850 and true masterpieces. Condition is very good with only a couple of minor age splits on back as testament to their age. They stand a fit 8'' tall and are unique in every sense of the word. The Nio (Benevolent Kings) are a pair of protectors who stand guard outside the temple gate at most Japanese Buddhist temples, one on either side of the entrance. In Japan, the gate itself is often called the Nio-mon (literally Nio Gate). Their fierce and threatening appearance wards off evil spirits and keeps the temple ground free of demons and thieves. In some accounts, the Nio were said to have followed and protected the historical Buddha when he traveled throughout India. They have since been adopted by the Japanese into the Japanese Buddhist pantheon. Each is named after a particular cosmic sound. The open-mouthed figure is called ''Agyo,'' who is uttering the sound ''ah,'' meaning birth. His closed-mouth partner is called ''Ungyo,'' who sounds ''un'' or ''om,'' meaning death. Other explanations for the open/closed mouth include: (1) mouth open to scare off demons, closed to shelter/keep in the good spirits; (2) ''Ah'' is the first letter in the Sanskrit alphabet and ''Un'' is the last (same in Japanese syllabary too), so the combination symbolically represents all possible outcomes (from alpha to omega) in the cosmic dance of existence. Status: For Sale Reference#: 469858 Condition: vg minor split Year: 1850   « Less

Nice footed bowl or plate with nice enamels. The butterfly border is really nice. About 6'' wide. Couple painted areas flaked otherwise very good condition. Fuku mark on  More »

Nice footed bowl or plate with nice enamels. The butterfly border is really nice. About 6'' wide. Couple painted areas flaked otherwise very good condition. Fuku mark on base. Circa 1900. Status: For Sale Reference#: 463809 Condition: vg Year: 1900   « Less

Beautiful circa 1900 Chinese screen or Coromandel with ivory, serpentine and jade inlaid in the lacquer. Overall very good condition a couple of the ivory faces missing and  More »

Beautiful circa 1900 Chinese screen or Coromandel with ivory, serpentine and jade inlaid in the lacquer. Overall very good condition a couple of the ivory faces missing and replaced with Mother of Pearl. minor losses to the lacquer from age. Overall quite presentable. Circa 1900. Signed CHINA on top of bar. Excellent workmanship. 42'' wide and about 24'' tall Status: For Sale Reference#: 439226 Condition: vg minor loses Year: 1900   « Less

Massive and impressive piece of Seto Ware. Many people call this Arita or Hirado but it is actually the largest piece of Seto ware I''ve ever seen at 22'' tall and 13'' wide.  More »

Massive and impressive piece of Seto Ware. Many people call this Arita or Hirado but it is actually the largest piece of Seto ware I''ve ever seen at 22'' tall and 13'' wide. The walls of the piece are 2'' thick or more in spots. Very heavy and impressive work. Condition is very good with a line around one of the holes for the umbrellas. Its been reglued and appears to be solid. There is some dirt around the base where it attaches to the shaft. As an impressive and large piece of Seto Ware as you will ever find. High relief bamboo wraps around the pedastel with birds flitting in and around it. Incredible piece. Circa 1800. Status: For Sale Reference#: 426645 Condition: vg line on top Year: 1800   « Less

Incredible Komai cigarette box with a profusion of cranes like I''ve never seen before. Literally 100s of them. They are inlaid in gold silver and brass. The three different  More »

Incredible Komai cigarette box with a profusion of cranes like I''ve never seen before. Literally 100s of them. They are inlaid in gold silver and brass. The three different colors is tunning. Not polished but I''d better with polish the silver would blast off this piece. See if you can count all the cranes! Just under 4'' across and 3 1/4'' tall. Made of cast iron body as it should this is a masterpiece. Condition is excellent and its circa 1900. Status: For Sale Reference#: 413919 Condition: ex Year: 1900   « Less

*** ; ; This is a fantastic black lacquer Chinese chinoiserie carved coromandel lacquer 6 panel screen. Look at the gorgeous design and scenery. Notice the size and scale  More »

*** ; ; This is a fantastic black lacquer Chinese chinoiserie carved coromandel lacquer 6 panel screen. Look at the gorgeous design and scenery. Notice the size and scale of the screen and look at the gorgeous coloration and precise design and execution of carving. The screen is in excellent condition and dates to the 1940s or 50s. We are trained to notice each of these small and important details and hope that you will see the difference when comparing our items to similar items also available elsewhere. The details often separate the common from the distinctive and sublime. This screen, if you could even find one similar to it, would sell in a metropolitan antique store of distinction for approximately 4500.00. MEASURES (72W x 96W M3529) - Status: For Sale Reference#: _80220683814 Year: UNKNOWN Country: US   « Less

*** ; ; This is a fantastic black lacquer Chinese chinoiserie carved coromandel lacquer 6 panel screen. Look at the gorgeous design and scenery. Notice the size and scale  More »

*** ; ; This is a fantastic black lacquer Chinese chinoiserie carved coromandel lacquer 6 panel screen. Look at the gorgeous design and scenery. Notice the size and scale of the screen and look at the gorgeous coloration and precise design and execution of carving. The screen is in excellent condition and dates to the 1940s or 50s. We are trained to notice each of these small and important details and hope that you will see the difference when comparing our items to similar items also available elsewhere. The details often separate the common from the distinctive and sublime. This screen, if you could even find one similar to it, would sell in a metropolitan antique store of distinction for approximately 4500.00. MEASURES (72W x 96W M3531) - Status: For Sale Reference#: _80220523326 Year: UNKNOWN Country: US   « Less

Japanese Lacquer Two Panel Screen Item# 6645 53 3/4'' high 39 1/2'' wide for both panels Circa 1900 Victorian two panel Japanese lacquer screen with carved wood accented with  More »

Japanese Lacquer Two Panel Screen Item# 6645 53 3/4'' high 39 1/2'' wide for both panels Circa 1900 Victorian two panel Japanese lacquer screen with carved wood accented with applied birds and flowers. Some loss of flowers. It has wheels. This item requires packing and pickup by a professional shipper at the buyers expense. I am currently using Sterling Van Lines of Los Angeles, Ca.. They are very careful, prompt and reasonable. Status: For Sale Reference#: 6645 Condition: slight damage Year: 1900 Country: Asian Maker: unknown Height: 53.75 in. (136.52 cm) Width: 39.5 in. (100.33 cm) Title: Folding lacquere and carved wood screen Style: Victorian Materials: wood lacquer celluloid Type: flowers & birds   « Less

This is a pesentation box that might have once held cigarettes or a watch. It is fashioned like a long boat with dragon decoration and an applied warrior pheasant on the top.  More »

This is a pesentation box that might have once held cigarettes or a watch. It is fashioned like a long boat with dragon decoration and an applied warrior pheasant on the top. The condition is good but it has been in storage for many years and will require a cleaning. Status: For Sale Reference#: 10766 Condition: good Year: 1920 Country: China Height: 4.5 in. (11.43 cm) Depth: 4 in. (10.16 cm) Width: 8 in. (20.32 cm) Title: Elongated Asian plastic dragon box Style: Art Deco Materials: plastic Type: dragons   « Less

Large Coromandel Eight Panel Screen

Large Coromandel Eight Panel Screen   « Less