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 carved wooden panel with a pair of blue birds in a blossoming cherry tree. Beautifully carved and painted with gilded details.

Age: Meiji period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 16" wide x 11 7/8" high

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

The chest features gourd-shaped brass appliqués, a symbol of prosperity and protection, while the circular medallions with stylized "Double Happiness" (囍) characters signify good fortune and marital bliss. The sturdy iron side handles allowed for easy transport, and the large central lockplate with a hinged clasp ensured secure storage. Reinforced brass corner brackets and decorative nailwork enhance both durability. Modified to open on hinges revealing pull out drawers... Click for details

Antique Chinese hardwood elm stacking food trunk. The hand-forged iron reinforcements, rivets, and side handles ensured durability during transport, while the large iron ring handle at the top suggests it was securely fastened or carried with ceremonial ease. The upper panel features delicately carved floral motifs, symbolizing prosperity and happiness, while the base showcases openwork carvings, adding an element of refinement to its utilitarian function.

Age: 19th Century... Click for details

This striking antique Tibetan chest features a bold red lacquered surface adorned with a vivid hand-painted depiction of two Qilin, mythical creatures associated with prosperity, protection, and harmony in Tibetan and Chinese mythology. The Qilin, often seen as an omen of good fortune, is rendered in golden hues with flowing cloud-like patterns, set against a rich backdrop of stylized mountain landscapes and traditional Tibetan motifs. The frame of the chest is decorated with intricate golden... Click for details

Antique Tibetan hand painted chest. Featuring intricate hand-painted floral motifs in rich shades of orange, blue, green, and gold. The symmetrical patterns, framed within a dark wooden structure, are reflective of Buddhist and Tibetan artistic traditions, often symbolizing prosperity, harmony, and spiritual enlightenment.
Traditionally used in monasteries or homes to store sacred texts, ritual objects, or personal belongings. The aged patina and wear on the surface indicate its... Click for details