Antique Indian miniature painting of a palace scene. Two beautiful court ladies sit on a palace balcony overlooking a lotus pond. A noble courtier sits at their feet. In the distance, another palace peeks through the trees. It is dusk and the setting sun has turned part of the sky orange. The image is framed by writing. There are gold details and a deer sits off to the side. This page is beautiful framed so the edges can be seen.

Age: 19th century

Dimensions: 15 3/4" high... Click for details

Antique Indian miniature painting of 7 noblemen seated in a garden. The men, most likely noble scholars, are seated around a white clad figure holding a flower branch. Painted in gauche mineral colors on paper. Framed.

Dimensions: 11 5/8" high x 9 5/8" wide (in frame). Image: 7" high x 4 1/4" wide

Antique Indian miniature painting of 10 noblemen. Most likely a scene from an Islamic text, the noblemen focus their attention toward the figure in the center with the purple plume. The surrounding architecture is decorated with ornate floral motifs. Painted in gauche mineral colors on paper. Framed.

Dimensions: 11 5/8" high x 9 5/8" wide (in frame). Image: 7" high x 4 1/4" wide

Antique Japanese jingasa, samurai helmet made of hammered copper. Bulbous form with rounded rim. Zinc lining and copper hooks with a hemp cord. A single character mon in black lacquer on the front. On a custom metal stand.
The samurai class in feudal Japan, as well as their retainers and footsoldiers (ashigaru), used several types of jingasa made from iron, copper, wood, paper, bamboo, or leather.

Age: Edo Period (late 19th century)

Dimensions: 22 1/2" high (on... Click for details

Antique Chinese Porcelain Purple Flambe Vase. Deep red undertones with purple glazing down from the stem down to the base.

Age: Late 19th Century

5 1/3" wide 7" high

Edo Japanese Fukusa Embroidery pair minogame turtle turstles amounst the Sea and surf. Dtails in gold in silver on a deep purple silk base. Backed in original orange material. Edo Japanese fudog fukusa embroidery. The silk panel is embroidered in gold with detailed pair of minogames. Japanese mythical turtle that is said to live 1,000 years. In the 17th–19th centuries, fukusa were used to wrap gifts in a ceremonial setting. They were more decorative than functional, and were... Click for details

Rare Edo Japanese fudog fukusa embroidery. The silk panel is embroidered in gold with detailed fu dog climbing the mountainous terrain. Backed on its original green velvet organic material.
In the 17th–19th centuries, fukusa were used to wrap gifts in a ceremonial setting. They were more decorative than functional, and were used to add beauty to the gift and to show the refinement of the donor and recipient.

In Japan, the color purple is considered yin (female) and... Click for details

An antique Japanese sewing box called Haribako in the traditional form made of Toneriko (Ash) and Kurinoki (Walnut). The main body features 5 drawers of varying sizes where sewing accoutrements were stored. The neck supports a storage box with hinged top hiding a pin cushion and a small drawer for additional storage. The top of the neck has a slot where the textile ruler called Shaku was stored and the small hole at the inverted shoulder used to hang a clip considered the third... Click for details

Antique Japanese natural wisteria side table. gnarled branches formed together to make a steady base. Flat top is lacquered, overall in great condition. Ready to be enjoyed.

Age: Meiji Period (1868 - 1912)

Dimensions: 20" wide x 23 3/4" high

Vintage Japanese damascene mix metal cigarette Box, once owned by the Rockefeller collection. Finely decorated with inlaid gold and silver. A pair of peacocks are seen amounts the flowing river underneath blooming tree. Hinged lit fits tightly and securely. Lacquer and overall condition is very good.

Age: Circa 1950's

Dimensions: 6" wide x 3 1/2" deep x 1 3/4" high