Antique Tibetan clay statue of wrathful Dorje Shugden mounted on the back of a white lion with an arch of flames around him, painted in polychrome pigments of green, orange, red, yellow, brown, and gilt. The figure seated atop a lion is standard for the Gelug tradition. This figure / deity is considered mischievous by the Dalai Lama. The sect that worships this type of piece is interestingly not recognized by the Dalai Lama. 19th century Size: 8" H, 6" W

Antique Japanese Noh performance mask of Doji, a physically pretty and youthful boy to represent eternal youth. Wonderfully hand-carved and painted with wispy hair, red lips, and blackened teeth. Meiji Period (1868 - 1912) Size: 8" H, 5.5" W

Antique Chinese jadeite carving of a dragon and a phoenix face to face with pierced details, crosshatch feathers and spirals on the dragon's body. 19th Century in original untreated condition. Size: 2.25" L

Antique Chinese pair of carved jade links with etched and pierced design, each with double rings. 19th Century in original untreated condition. Size: 1.75" L each

Antique Japanese lacquer vanity box with a nishiji (sprinkled gold) background, gold lacquer painted flora including peonies and chrysanthemums, recessed side handles, four front drawers with hirute style handles. The top of the box has a lacquer stand and mirror box, with painted butterfly. Inside the box is the Original bronze mirror with flying cranes and trees. Meiji Period (1868 - 1912) Size: 26.5" H, 14" W, 10.5" D

Chinese pair of antique jadeite links with intricate pierced carvings and dangling butterflies. Original untreated condition. 19th Century Size: 1.75" L each

Antique Chinese ceramic vase with a mottled green tea dust glaze, elephant head style handles, carved hardwood stand. 18th Century. Provenance : from the Lyman Museum Hawaii, sold to Benefit Future Acquisitions and Collections, originally from Herbert C. Shipman (1892-1976). Size: 13" H, 7" W

Japanese antique iron lantern on three tall feet, made with 6 sides with open lattice work, beautiful rich patina, Great condition, very charming piece (early 20th century). Size: 13" high x 9 1/4" wide.

Antique Japanese iron lantern, 5 sides and 5 feet, cast with beautiful ornate open lattice work on all sides. Great Original with nice details. (early 20th century). Size: 14" high x 9" wide.

Tombo Eboshi-Nari Okegawa Do Gushoku, a rare and wonderful Japanese antique suit of armor: Eboshi helmet (represents one who has attained manhood distinguished by an Original dragonfly (tombo meadate) carved of wood and lacquered gold. It is original to the suit of armor and it represents perseverance and transformation. The half mask or monkey form (saru bo) covers only the jaw portion of the face. The armor of an archer would have such a mask as he would have operated further back in the... Click for details