Fan Ho original signed photograph and book limited edition set in case. The book titled "Fan Ho - Hong Kong Yesterday" features plates of his photographs. Inside is also a matted original photograph of figures crossing street car tracks on an urban street. It is titled "Controversy 1956" series 43 of 100 and is signed in pen "Fan Ho 2006"

Fan Ho (1931-2016) was an award winning Chinese photographer, film director and actor. Born in Shanghai, he moved to Hong Kong when he was young... Click for details

Pair of bronze candlesticks in the form of rabbits standing on cabbages. Each rabbit is standing on its hind legs and straining to hold up a cabbage form candleholder.

Dimensions: 8 3/4" high x 5 1/2" wide

Antique Japanese pair of large ceramic fu-lions. Boldly sculpted with wild eyes and wide, toothy mouths. Glazed a brown color. Fu-dogs or Foo-lions are fierce protectors but are also playful and energetic.

Age: mid 20th century

Dimensions: 26 1/2" high x 14" wide x 20" deep (each).

Antique Japanese woodblock print in triptych by the artist Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1864) depicting a scene from the Kabuki play "Koharu no Mitsugumi Sakazuki". Here, the outlaw murdurer, Shirai Gonpachi (left) is challenged by the famous otokodate (dashing hero), Banzui Chobei (center and with his traditional brown and white plaid fabric).

Kunisada was born to a family that owned a ferry boat service allowing him the time and money to devote to art. At an early age, he impressed the... Click for details

Antique Chinese pair of wooden Baku. Carved with deeply wrinkled skin and pawed feet, these elephant-like creatures were revered for their nightmare devouring quality. Depicted here with saddles for riding, decorated with sprays of cymbidium orchids and painted details.

Age: 19th century

Dimensions: 9 1/2" high x 23" long x 14" deep (each)

Antique Japanese small two-panel screen painting. A beautifully painted image of a pheasant in mid flight. A quiet body of water is lightly suggested below. On the right side of the composition is a blossoming tree with white flowers and new leaves. Painted in ink and light colors on paper. Mounted with brackets for hanging on the wall.

Age: Late edo to Early Meiji C. 19th Century

Dimensions: 24 1/2" high x 56 1/2" long

An antique Japanese Tansu chest made entirely of Red Pine (Aka Matsu) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite handles. Four drawers of varying sizes allow for efficient and practical storage with minimal space wasted. The chest is quite heavy for its small size.

Age: Meiji Era (1880-1890)

Dimensions: 23 1/2" Wide by 23 1/2" High by 12 1/8" Deep

An antique 2 section Korean herbal medicine chest with a Maple wood and Horse Chestnut front. With original brass hardware, there are 80 drawers total, 74 visible and 6 hidden behind the hinged doors. Each drawer is identified by the herbal name that was stored there.

Age: Early 20th Century

Dimensions: 36 3/8" Wide by 53 1/4" High by 13" Deep

Antique Japanese iron lantern, 6 sides and 3 feet, cast with beautiful ornate open lattice work on all sides. Great outdoor original with nice details.

Early 20th Century

Dimensions: 15 1/2" high to hanging loop by 12" diameter at widest points.

An antique Japanese Tansu chest called Funa Dansu (captain's chest) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Kiri (Paulownia) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Kakute interior handles and Warabite carrying handle. Made to be sturdy and heavy to withstand the rigors of the sea. Used as a ship safe where valuables and important documents were stored.
Edo Era (1800-1850)

15 1/2" Wide by 17 1/2" High by 18 3/4" Deep