Japanese antique wisteria branch handle with branch also at the rim of the basket opening. The branch has great texture with it's knobs and twists. Alternating wide flat bamboo with narrower bamboo slats on a bulbous body, ending in a circular base.

Circa 1920s, Late Meiji Period
Size: Height 20 1/2" Width 9 1/2" Depth 9 1/2"

Chinese antique bronze incensor of immortal riding three legged toad, animated modeling of sage joyously riding on money toad with upraised arms and balancing on raised leg. Figure lifts off as cover to container which is the frog's body. Dark patinated bronze. Good condition.

Provenance Handley Collection
Circa 1900s, late Ching Dynasty
Size: Height 13 1/4" Width 9" Depth 6 3/4"

Chinese antique colored porcelain immortal, Sau, beautifully modeled and painted, standing with blooming peach staff, symbol of longevity & immortality, jovial countenance, facial hair attached made of grey horsehair. Yellow robe with Shou on sleeves.shoulders, and back, peaches, dragon in clouds, flying cranes, impressed cartouche on base. Good condition, some wear to overglaze.

Circa 1920s, Republic Period
Size: Height 24 1/4" x Width 9 1/2" x Depth 6 1/2"

A vintage bronze Japanese Shishi or Fu Dog Okimono holding a spherical scrolling vine ball. Biting a decorative rope, its mouth is open to expel evil. Made in two parts, the sphere separates from the Shishi.

The Shishi is a mythical creature whose purpose to to protect Buddhism. Often seen at the entrance to Buddhist temples, it guards and protects believers of the faith.

Age: Taisho Period (1912-1926)

Dimensions: 9 1/8" High x 15" Long x 7 1/2" Deep

A Japanese ranma (transom) with a Hinoki (Cypress) frame and a Kusunoki (Camphor) wood hand carved Chiku Bai theme in highly detailed three dimensional relief. Artist signed Tosho Nakajima. Most likely mounted in a wealthy Japanese home or a fancy Ryokan (country inn). Its main theme is a majestic Plum Blossom tree (Bai) accented with Bamboo (Chiku).

The ranma was often mounted above the Fusuma sliding doors between rooms to allow the air to circulate freely. This allowed each room to... Click for details

Very rare Pair of original Antique Himalayan Chitapati bronze Skeletons once used in important Himalayan rituals. Depicted as male and female, standing with grimacing countenances, Condition is constant with age an natural worn from use. Mounted on custom bases for presentation.

Citipati known in Sanskrit as (चितिपति) is a protector deity or supernatural being in Tibetan Buddhism and Vajrayana Buddhism of India. It is formed of two skeletal deities, one male and the... Click for details

An antique Chinese wedding wine table made entirely of Nan-mu wood. Featuring the Ming dynasty style double interlocking rings of marriage surrounding the sides of the table. Supported on the underside by inner humpback stretchers. Clear lacquer finish was used to showcase the beautiful grain of the wood while the legs and sides were carved to look like bamboo.

This is an elegant functional piece that would work well in a contemporary setting as a very nice side... Click for details

Antique southeast small Asian ceramic Jar with a brownish/green glaze, two ring handles near mouth, recessed unglazed foot with brown color clay. Very delicate and refined.

Lama Hong, Vietnamese Monk
Dates Champa Empire, 13th century
Size H 4 3/4" x W 3 1/8"

A pair of antique Chinese architectural spandrels hand carved in high relief from Elm wood in a reticulated design using polychrome natural color pigments. The left panel features a monkey, a fu dog and a parrot while the right panel shows a pair of cranes and a mother deer with its fawn. Both panels have a background of pine trees and bamboo incorporating an auspicious design element to these pieces.

The reverse side of each panel has professionally made removable metal mounts that... Click for details

An antique Japanese scholar's Ko Tansu (personal storage chest) made of Kurinoki (Chestnut) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. 3 side by side drawers above and below sliding doors where documents, brushes and paper were stored. Behind the doors is a split level shelf where books were kept with 2 small drawers to the right side. Age loss to some of the handle backplates.

Present day use for this chest would work well as a side table or larger bedside nightstand.

Age: Meiji period:... Click for details