Chinese antique scroll painting of a mountain landscape. Two figures sit and talk near a stream and a small foot bridge. In the distance, mountains rise on either side of a waterfall. Painted in light colors on silk.
Peng Yang (1859-1939) was an artist of the late Qing Period. He specialized in painting landscapes, flowers, and figures. In the early years of Guangxu's reign, he was employed as a painter at the Imperial kiln in Jingdezhen.

Age: Late Qing Dynasty (early 20th... Click for details

A tall cylindrical porcelain umbrella stand, hand-painted in a vivid Imari-style palette of iron red, cobalt blue, and soft gilt yellow on a white ground. The design features a central panel with flowering prunus and peony branches, framed by stylized cartouches and surrounded by an allover chrysanthemum motif. The top and bottom rims are bordered with a classic cobalt blue band of lace-like floral decoration. Made in China, circa 1950, this piece reflects the mid-20th century revival of Qing... Click for details

Japanese antique pair of shokudai candle sticks. Used for a Buddhist household shrine, these candlesticks have the traditional stylized lobed chrysanthemum shaped top and base separated by a long, narrow neck. Carved of wood and lacquered black.

Age: Meiji/Taisho Period (early 20th century)

Dimensions: 22" high x 7 1/2" wide (base)

Japanese antique pair of round form hokkai, lidded containers for Ka-awase shell game. Each box stands on four feet and has horizontal ribbed sides. Lacquered red and decorated with large gold lacquer Aoi (hollyhock) crests. Tied with long purple silk cords and fitted with copper hardware.

Meiji period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 15" high x 14" wide

Japanese antique lacquered bento box. A carrying outer case with bronze handle opens on both the front and back. Inside is a set of four covered boxes of differing sizes. All are decorated with sprays of wild flowers and grasses, bamboo and birds in gold maki-e lacquer and shell inlay. The inside of the boxes are lacquered red except for the largest box which has a rich gold leaf finish.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 8 1/4" high x 8 1/4" wide x 5 1/4" deep

An exceptional and rare eboshi kabuto (samurai helmet) from the Edo period, forged in iron and formed in the shape of the tall ceremonial court cap. The helmet is richly adorned with a finely rendered repoussé tiger—a symbol of courage and martial strength—prowling across the surface in mid-stride. Above it, a raised crescent moon gleams subtly in contrasting brass, representing divine guidance and protection.
The eboshi-style form is modeled after the tall, soft court caps worn by... Click for details

Antique Japanese keyaki wood cha tansu (tea chest). Consisting of multiple compartments and shelves. Main glass sliders are original and reveal shelves for each side as well as a small interior sliding compartment. Nice original finish, with stunning quarter sawn keyaki wood grain.

Age: Early Taisho period 20th century

Dimensions: 35" high x 27 1/2" wide x 11" deep

Chinese small round porcelain brush washer signed Wang Bu (1896-1968). Glazed blue and white with scene of a kingfisher bird balanced on a long millet stem. There is an artist seal in the lower right hand side of the design and a studio mark ‘Yuan Wen Wu Guo zhi Zhai’ on the underside.

Age: Mid 20th century

Dimensions: 3 7/8" wide x 7/8" high

An antique Japanese Kuruma Tansu (wheeled chest) made of Kuri (Chestnut) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. Horizontal slats adorn all four sides of the Tansu. All original hand forged iron hardware including the 4 corner rings used to attach ropes to move this chest from place to place. Interior has a center shelf and two small drawers for added storage.

Age: Early Meiji Era (1870-1880)

Dimensions: 40 1/2" Wide by 40 1/2" High by 21" Deep

Japanese antique porcelain Hirado ware figure of a puppy. Charming expression and details. Wearing a flowered collar tied with a bow.
Hirado ware was first developed in the village of Mikawachi located in the area of Kyushu which was, along with neighboring islands, controlled by the Hirado daimyo. Initially Hirado ware was made exclusively for the daimyo's use. Later, Hirado ware found it's way west through Japan's trade with the Dutch East Indian Company.

Age: Early Meiji... Click for details