An antique Japanese Tansu chest in 2 sections from the Mikuni region of Japan. Functioned as a merchant chest (Choba Tansu) for store record keeping and inventory storage. Constructed of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Hinoki (Cypress) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware with Hikute style handles.

Upper section has 2 sliding drawers with a split level removable shelf and three drawers. Bottom section has four large drawers. Side slates provide structural strength and visual... Click for details

Chinese antique monochrome porcelain gourd shaped vase with "peach bloom" glaze. Light red mottled with light green glaze. White glaze inside and inset bottom with 6 character Kangxi mark. Very fine hairline crack on the neck near mouth of vase.

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

Japanese antique carved boxwood figure of Soko-tanuki. Here he is disguised as a monk with a large temple bell. The story goes that a tanuki (who is famous for his shapeshifting abilities) worked in the temple for many years. One day while he was taking a nap, he was caught in his original form. But the kind monks allowed him to stay and continue his hard work as a page in the temple.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 8 3/4" high (11 3/4" high with bell striker... Click for details

Korean antique screen painting in four panels. Painted with scenes of various types of birds and plants. The birds include parrots, doves and sparrows. And the plants include citron, peony, peach and cherry. Rock formations sprout lingzhi mushrooms. Painted in mineral colors on paper.

Age: 19th century

Dimensions: 36 3/4" high x 59" wide

Antique French Art Deco pedestal desk. Made of hardwood with dramatically striated grain. The desk top has a large, white rectangular writing surface and two drawers. Each pedestal side has four drawers. Beautifully made for drama and comfort. Provadence Lee Caplan Estate- famous movie producer and director.

Age: Art Deco Era (c. 1920's-1930's)

Dimensions: 29 3/4" high x 54 1/2" long x 27" deep

Antique Chinese snuff bottle of quartz crystal. Carved with a raised diamond pattern. With original quartz lid.

Age: c.1910-1930

Dimensions: 2 3/8" high x 1 3/8" wide x 7/8" wide

Antique pair of kapala, Buddhist ritual skull cups made of silver and mixed metal. Each cup stands on a triangular shaped base with repoussé flames and skulls. The cups themselves are rimmed with rows of tiny skulls and have lids with vajra finials. Show ritual use.

Age: c19thc/early 20thc

Dimensions: 4 3/4" high x 3 3/4" wide

A vintage Chinese coffer altar cabinet in the Ming style made entirely of Huanghuali wood including the back and the interior shelves. All original brass square plate and loop handles with a pair of double hinged doors and 3 side by side drawers above. With classic spandrels and apron for the feet. The maker spared no expense using the finest quality materials and joinery craftsmanship in producing this piece.

Age: 1970-1980

Dimensions: 82" Wide by 35 1/2" High by 20 1/4" Deep

A bronze peacock figure with fine incised detail to the feathers with rich enamel colors providing visual allure. Beautiful casting.

Age: Mid Century

Dimensions: 22" Long by 20" High by 8" Wide

A set of 6 mid century modern (MCM) double cane back dining chairs with overstuffed seats. Made by Rachid Ismael Assan through his company Fabrica de Moveis Brasil, a large school that started a modern furniture movement in Brazil and lasted for 54 years until 1981. The beautiful carved side supports for the seats combined with the perfectly arched backs to these very comfortable chairs will elevate any dining experience.

Age: Mid Century

Dimensions each: 17" Wide by 37 1/2"... Click for details