Antique Japanese Edo period shigarkai jar. Original condition, with no darmage or prior repairs. Bottem of the jar shows the railroad tie spacing when they where produced in the Edo period.

Age: Edo period (1603 - 1868) Circa Mid 1700's

Dimensions: 15" high x 12 1/2" wide

Shigaraki ware (信楽焼) is a type of stoneware pottery made in Shigaraki area, Japan. The kiln is one of the Six Ancient Kilns in Japan. Although figures representing the tanuki are a... Click for details

Antique carousel horse by Josef Hübner of Atelier Hübner & Poeppig in Neustadt an der Oerla, Germany. Hand carved of wood and assembled in sections. Beautiful details and sense of movement. Losses to paint and gems but still retains it's original sulfide eyes, real stirrups and tail. On wooden stand.

Age: circa 1910

Dimensions: 55 1/2" high x 56" long x 24" wide (stand)

Ancient Tang Dynasty Terra Cotta horse and rider. Tomb dirt attached to its body and red pigment.

Age: Tang Dynasty 5th Century

Dimensions: 12 5/8" Long by 15" High by 4 1/8" Wide

Japanese antique ceramic figure of a sleeping Maneki Neko (Beaconing Cat). A rare take on the popular good luck symbol, this sculpture is also an incense burner. Shown with eyes tight asleep and colorful collar painted in detail. On his back side are two raised hollyhock leaves, one of which lifts out to reveal an opening where incense can be placed. The smoke would then exit the ears of the sleeping cat.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 4 1/2" high x 9 1/2" long... Click for details

An antique Japanese coffee table made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Kiri (Chestnut) woods. Carved inverted horse hoof feet and recessed waist. 3 underside parallel support joists.

Age: Late Meiji/Taisho (1900-1920)

Dimensions: 40 1/2" Long by 28" Wide by 12 1/2" High

Antique Japanese extra large Buddhist temple bell (bonsho) with relief details of apsara (celestial beings). The large handle is in the traditional form of dragon heads and upper protrusions called Chi or Nyu improves the resonance of the sound when struck. In large writing is the phrase Namu Amida Butsu (“I take refuge in Amitābha Buddha”) 南无阿弥陀佛. There is also a line from the Longer Sukhāvatīvyūha Sūtra: 正覚大音響流十方 Shо̄gaku daion kо̄ru jippо̄ “The... Click for details

Antique Japanese ikebana flower basket. Made of hand split bamboo and cherry bark interwoven into a basket shape. Woven handle securely attaches to both sides. Great condition, Unsigned.

Kaba cherrybark woodcrafts (called Kaba zaiku in Japanese) are a type of wood bark craft produced in the former town of Kakunodate, Akita prefecture. While the character for kaba means birch, for this context the word refers to the bark of wild cherry trees. Within Japan, only Akita prefecture... Click for details

Extra large gold gilt seated antique Burmese Buddha. The mudra where the Buddha touches the ground is called the bhumisparsha mudra, which translates to "earth touching mudra". In this mudra, the Buddha's right hand is extended downward to touch the earth, while his left hand rests in his lap. The
Condition is very good and consistent with age. Relaxed and calm face and the buddhas gaze looks forward and down.

Gold is significant in Buddhism because it represents the sun,... Click for details

Antique Japanese Iron tetsubin Teapot. Hand forged iron with details of a flying crane taking off from a old pine tree. The skin of the teapot has a natural wood grain all the way around. Condition is very good inside and out. Signed

Age: Meiji period (1868 - 1912)

Dimensions: 8" wide 9 1/4" high

An antique Japanese Funa Tansu (ship chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia). All original hand forged iron hardware with a wiped lacquer finish. The front hinged security door opens to 5 drawers of varying sizes where ship documents, valuables and records were kept. Secret box hides behind and to the left of the bottom right drawer.

Age: Edo Period (1850-1868)

Dimensions: 14 1/2" Wide by 17" High (excluding handle) by 18 1/8" Deep