Antique Japanese dowry tansu (婚礼箪笥 - konrei tansu chest). Adorned with gold a set of fouor striking Kuginuki Mon (釘抜紋), also known as the Nail-Puller Crest, a symbol of strength, resilience, and unity. The mon features a square within a circle, repeated in four places on the front, traditionally representing a noble or samurai family. Constructed from kiri (paulownia) wood, the tansu is lacquered in a deep black hue, accentuated by elaborate hand-hammered copper fittings... Click for details

Antique Japanese vertical katana long sword stand. Hand carved phoenix central on base, a symbol of renewal and immortality in Japanese culture, set against a background of delicately rendered flowering peonies. Carved of lacquer over wood.

Edo period 1603 - 1868

Dimensions: 24" high x 10 1/2" deep x 7 1/2" wide

Antique Tibetan thangka features Yamantaka, Destroyer of Yama, the Lord of Death. Yamantaka is the wrathful from of the Bodhisattva Manjushri. The buffalo-headed Yamantaka is responsible for breaking the cycle of re-birth (samsara) so that enlightenment can be attained.
Encircling Yamantaka are an array of enlightened masters, wrathful protectors, and celestial figures, each contributing to the sacred narrative of protection and spiritual ascent. The upper section of the painting... Click for details

This beautifully preserved antique Tibetan thangka features Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, seated in a meditative posture at the center, radiating serenity and divine presence. Painted with natural pigments on cloth, the composition is enriched with intricate floral motifs and sacred iconography, showcasing the deep spiritual traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. Encircling Avalokiteshvara are celestial figures, including deities and protective beings, each enclosed within aureoles... Click for details

Antique Japanese set of three rectangular Imari dishes. Blue and white glaze with scrolling karakusa (octopus arabesque pattern) surrounding a design of peonies in the center. The exterior walls of each plate is further decorated with more simplified karakusa motifs. The undersides have a four character Fuki Chosun (good luck) 冨貴長春 mark.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 1 1/2" high x 8 1/4" long x 4 3/4" wide

Japanese Deco era bronze vase with handles. Six sides with tapered foot and rim and convex middle. Either side of the vase is outfitted with stylized handles reminiscent of archaic Chinese masks with rings. The bronze surface has been treated with a mottled reddish patina.

Age: Taisho Period (1912-1926)

Dimensions: 11 3/4" high x 6 1/2" wide

Antique Japanese Imari ware porcelain planter. Faceted body with six sides and rounded shoulders. Glazed and overpainted with colorful alternating scenes of birds and flowers.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 7" high x 11" wide

Antique Japanese sugi zenibacko (coin storage chest). Removable wood shoot and hinged top top open up the chest. Original finish, with iron mounts all throughout. Made of 100% sugi (ceder) wood. A traditional Japanese strongbox used for storing and transporting money, particularly during the Edo and Meiji periods. Crafted from sturdy sugi (cedar) or kiri (paulownia) wood, it features hand-forged iron reinforcements on all corners and edges, ensuring durability and security.

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An earthenware ceramic bowl by the late American ceramics artist, James Lovera (1920-2015). A warm yellow glaze in his signature molten lava effect with appealing drips and craters. Incised signature on the foot and dated 2006.
James Lovera was Professor of Ceramic Art at San Jose State University from 1948 to 1986 and has exhibited his work in over 200 shows within the United States. His work is in the permanent collections of: the Museum of Modern Art, New York; the Phoenix Museum of... Click for details

Antique Chinese pair of gourd shaped cloisonné vases with lids. Elegantly decorated all over with intricate cloisonné scrolling vine motifs. Two reserves on the upper and lower portion of the gourd form are decorated with scenes of birds and blossoming flowers. Each vase has a small lid with a stem shaped handle. Either side of the gourd form is outfitted with intricate gilt bird handles.

Age: Republic Period

Dimensions: 11 7/8" high x 6 1/4" wide