Tibetan antique Buddhist conch shell trumpet (sankha). The shell is wrapped in silver which has an intricate repoussé design of scrolling vines and auspicious objects. It is inset with small cabochons of coral, turquoise and lapis. The conch shell itself is considered auspicious. It represents the deep, melodious sound of the Buddha's voice which wakes up disciples "from the slumber of ignorance".

Age: 19th century

Dimensions: 11 1/2" long x 6 1/2" wide

Rare Edo period Japanese safe chest with double locks and quick lock setting. Frame is made up of hinoki (cypress) wood and interior is made of kiri wood. Original finish with hand forged iron hardware. Single hinged door with iron reinforcement crossed the front.

Age: Late Edo Period (1603 - 1868)

Dimensions: 22" High x 21" deep x 14" wide

Indian mounted carved wood Yali with remindats of the original mineral finsih. Mounted on a antiqued bronze stand for display. Portrayed with the head and the body of a lion, the trunk and the tusks of an elephant, and sometimes bearing equine features

The yali is said to be a guardian creature, protecting human beings both physically and spiritually. It is regarded to be a fearless beast, possessing supremacy over the animal world. It is also believed to be the symbolic... Click for details

Japanese antique eight lobed dish with gold and shell inlaid lacquer (shibayama). Each lobe is decorated in makie, the flora and fauna of the four seasons with archaic designs set in between. The central area of the dish is depicting a female figure holding a lotus with a child attendant holding a bouquet of lotuses. The bottom is crafted in nashiji lacquer with a gold lacquer signature set in a medallion motif reading: Kaneko Zo, or Produced by Kaneko.

Age: Meiji Period... Click for details

A very large jade (nephrite) carving of a good luck ram.

The word for ram in Chinese sounds similar to the word for auspicious thus making this animal a symbol for good luck and prosperity. In Japan, the ram is one of the lucky Zodiac animals representing goodness, gentleness and harmony with the herd.

Age: Early 20th Century

Dimensions: 25 1/2" Long by 18 1/4" High by 11" Wide

An antique Tibetan storage cabinet adorned with hand painted auspicious deities and good luck flowers. Two sets of doors open to spacious storage compartments. Keyfret carving below the top front eave. Hand hewn wood is evident to the back of the chest.

Age: 19th Century

Dimensions: 45" Wide by 41" High by 20" Deep

An antique Japanese Sendai Tansu in 2 sections made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware including the stylized Mokko handles. Urushi lacquer finish and Chrysanthemum incised lock plates. Hinged security door hides two small drawers where valuables were stored.

Age: Meiji Era (1880-1890)

Dimensions: 45" Wide by 42" High by 17 1/2" Deep

Antique Japanese kimono made of blue chirimen silk and embroidered with yellow and white chrysanthemums. The silk embroidery is especially fine with details of tiny knots.

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

Dimensions: 57 1/2" high x 53" wide

Charming Pair of white Ceramic Clay Garden Elephant. Variations on saddle blooming blossems, sitting on Elephant’s back and sides. Saddle also has a floral design with cream lining and provides a flat top for ideal placement of garden plant. Beautifully aged, this elephant has a playful countenance, with trunk curled to one side and leaf like tale resting against back side.

Republic Period (1912-1949)

Dimensions: 22″ Long, 21″ High, 10 1/2″ Across

Antique Chinese three section writing desk. Made of solid elm hardwood. Five individual pull out drawers. Two hinged compartments on each side on he lower section add to the overall storage and usability. Original hardware pulls. Ready to be enjoyed.

Age: Early 20th Century

Dimensions: 55" long 31 1/2" high x 27 1/2" deep