Japanese contemporary large sculpture of an ant, whimsical and charming, formed from leather and incised metal, the perfect modern piece for the new age. Made by Japanese artist" Ko Kono" from Aichi Province, born 1956. Contemporary 21th Century
Size H 4" x W 15" x D 8"

Antique Japanese firman's jacket, hakeshibanten, cotton indigo dyed with sashiko stitching and freehand paste resist decoration (tsutsugaki). Middle back of jacket with round mon holding the red colored hiragana character "ha". Even wear overall.

Edo Period, Circa 1850s

Size" 33"H x 41"L

Korean bulbous vase, blue and white, dating from the 18th/19th century, with a cylindrical lip over a round body with a floral design and a cylindrical foot, the design in a whimsical style of Korean art.

Provenance East Coast NY Estate
Choson Period 18th/19th century
Size H 7" x W 8 1/4" x D 8 1/4"

This is an antique Japanese tall 2 section kimono tansu that was made of Kirinoki (Paulownia) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. The finish and the hand made iron fittings are all original to the chest. Behind the sliding doors is a storage area with a split level shelf. The bottom section features a hinged door that hides two small drawers. The sides and top of the tansu has a natural Urushi wiped lacquer finish.

Age: Meiji period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 35" Wide x 64" High x... Click for details

Pair of antique Japanese Nabeshima blue and white shallow bowls, with asymmetrically painted peony flowers on a rocky background design, back has linked coin design, high foot with comb pattern. Perfect condition.

Age: Edo Period, early to mid 1800s

Size: 8 to 8 1/4" diameter

Provenance: LA Collector

Indonesian wood guardian deity with a fierce crouched posture, bulging eyes, tusks, and wings. The image powerfully carved with probable shamanistic use.

Provenance Private San Francisco Collection
Dates 18th/19th Century
Size H 13" x 5 3/4" x 6"

Terracotta soldier, nude standing upright without arms, with insertion holes at sides. Red pigment on back of head and lower leg, black pigment at back of head. Remnants of dirt lightly attached overall.

Size: 24" H 4" D 4" W

Location: Excavated from mound area outside of Xian, China

Age: Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD) Jingdi Emperor's reign

Japanese antique burl hand warmer, typically used in the tea ceremony where each participant would have their own charcoal heater. Nowadays, this container (hibachi) can be used to store all manner of small items and makes a delightful table top accessory.

Dates Edo Period 19th century
Size H 6 1/2" x W 13" x D 10"

Japanese antique scroll container used by a samurai of the Maeda Clan to transport important documents. The interior cylinder is made of bamboo covered with gilded paper brocade and extensive decorative copper reinforcements. The copper has traces of gilt and is incised with the Maeda Family crest as well as designs of pine, bamboo and plum (The Three Friends of Winter, Sho Chiku Bai). With kiri tomobako.

Edo Period (1603-1868)

Dimensions: 14" long x 2 3/4" wide diameter... Click for details

Antique pink peking glass scalloped edge cup, with molded inset base. Flared out rim Attractive color. Size: 2.5" H x 5" Diameter. Good condition. Republic Period.