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Fine Antique Chinese Hand Carved Stone Garden Buddha- 80 years old

Chinese Fine Art $1,740.00

This substantial older hand carved sculpture with a prolific carving of the Buddha and his classic attendants comes from a fifty year old Chinese antique stone collection formed in the 1970s-1980s. We are offering the last works from this one of a kind group and all date to the 1920s-1940s. China, a large scale fine...

Antique TIGER Hand-Carved Stone Fine Mane & Curly Tailed – 100 years old

Japanese & Asian Garden Antiques $2,400.00

Here’s one of the only hand-carved antique granite stone tigers we have had the pleasure of owning- a superb garden treasure from Korea. This is a finely crafted hand-carved effigy of a seated Tiger. Quality: Good condition with finely carved mane ,ears, facial features, and curly tail and other details; very nice condition with an...

Antique PIG Hand-Carved Stone Plump & Curly Tailed – 100 years old

Japanese & Asian Garden Antiques $1,850.00

Here’s one of the only hand-carved antique granite stone pigs we have had the pleasure of owning- a rare and superb garden treasure from Korea’s Joseon kingdom, 19th century. This is a finely crafted hand-carved effigy of a standing pig. Quality: Good condition with finely carved ears, cute nose, curly tail and other details; very...

Japan Antique Granite Stone “Kasuga” Shrine Lantern, 8′ Tall (96″) , Edo period, Circa 1850 Beautiful Example.

Japanese & Asian Garden Antiques $7,990.00

An Antique Beauty. Japan, a fine tall “Kasuga” temple shrine granite stone lantern with beautifully engraved designs, six pieces. Dimensions: 96 inches tall and 34 inches diameter, six pieces Period: Edo to Meiji period (1850-1890) Quality: Very fine condition, fine details, carved from solid granite The well proportioned carved stone lantern fashioned in six parts...

Korea 100 year old hand-carved granite big eared effigy of a crouching rabbit or hare

Japanese & Asian Garden Antiques $1,850.00

This is a finely crafted hand-carved big eared effigy of a crouching rabbit or hare from Old Korea. This was sourced from a large Japanese garden collection this past year,Quality: Good condition with finely carved ears, cute nose, and other details; very nice condition with an attractive patina. Substantial dimensions: 8.5 inches high and 13...

Antique Danish Artisan Birds & Young Girl Bowl signed Marianne Starck, 1960s

European Fine Art $595.00

This is a wonderful handmade, hand-painted and hand glazed few- of- a- kind, Mid-Century Modern ceramic bowl of Birds and a Young Girl designed by master designer Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen and Son. On location at the isle of Bornholm, Denmark, from 1950s-1960s. It is an important work of art crafted and hand...

Fine Japanese Antique Classic Hand carved Stone Garden Planter Water Basin, Natsume tsukubai

Japanese & Asian Garden Antiques $3,950.00

Japan, a visually attractive antique Classic stone garden planter or water basin natsume (tea canister shape) which was hand-carved from solid granite. Dimensions: 26 inches high and 18 inches diameter Period: hand-carved in solid granite during the Meiji to -Showa periods, (1890-1940). Comments: The handsome and well proportioned hand-carved form known as natsume (tea canister...

Japan Fine Antique Pair of Gold Gilt Bronze Mandarin Ducks, 19th Century

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $1,850.00

A fine pair of Japanese hand cast gold gilt bronze Mandarin Duck screen holders with highly detailed plumage, late Meiji period 19th century. An original signed wooden box tomobako is included. Each of these two sculptures are in remarkably very fine condition with much of the original gold gilding present- just the way we like...

China, a beautiful and extraordinary natural chrysanthemum crystal sculpture juhuashi viewing stone

Chinese Fine Art $275.00

China, a beautiful and extraordinary natural chrysanthemum crystal sculpture juhuashi viewing stone or scholar’s rock mounted on a custom hand-carved wooden base. Unique and tall 9 inch high specimen with a double crystal on front! Dimensions: It measures 9” high (on stand) and 6” wide. A rare gem specimen, fine quality. The natural, and one-of-a-kind...

Japan Inviting Fruit & Basket Still Life Vibrant Oil Painting Signd Shuichi 1930

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $1,500.00

An intriguing well drawn and composed Japanese impressionist oil on board of a captivating still of fruit and a basket setting a top a human sculpture. The whole painted in vibrant burnt orange, lemon green, and dark red/purple and green colors , circa 1930. It is handsomely mounted in its period original frame. It is...

Japanese lovely antique complete set four (4) blue celadon tea plates, early 20c

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $195.00

Japanese lovely complete set of four (4) rectangular shaped blue celadon tea pottery plates set featuring auspicious symbols. These are often used for simple snack type food service for tea ceremony guests Early examples dating in the Taisho period (1912-1926) Dimensions: 1.25 inches high and 6.25 inches long and 4.25 inches wide Provenance: Old Kyoto...

Japan, an important one-of-a-kind tall hand cast bronze effigy of Guanyin known as Gyoran Kanon or fish basket bodhisattva by Hasegawa Masanobu

Chinese Fine Art $15,000.00

Japan, an important one-of-a-kind tall hand cast bronze effigy of Guanyin known as Gyoran Kanon or fish basket bodhisattva by Hasegawa Masanobu (1903-1988). Ex- Adachi Museum of Art, Yasugi City, Shimane Prefecture Dimensions: 35 inches high. Hasegawa Masanobu enrolled at Tokyo University of the Arts and was accepted at Teiten exibition for the first time...

Japan Large Antique Hand-Carved Stone Big Eared Rabbit Usagi Good Garden Choice

Japanese & Asian Garden Antiques $1,850.00

Here’s one of the finer hand-carved granite stone rabbits we have had the pleasure of owning a superb garden treasure from Japan. This is a finely crafted hand-carved big eared effigy of a crouching rabbit usagi. This was sourced from a large Japanese garden collection this past year, Quality: Good condition with finely carved ears,...

Japan Inviting Antique Impressionist Noh Play Oil Painting Signed, 1930

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $1,850.00

An intriguing well drawn and composed Japanese impressionist oil on board painting of a captivating outdoor Noh Play in soft cream and earth tone colors , circa 1930 and in its period original frame. It is signed Shuichi This is a Nagoya, Japan area estate find. Dimensions: Frame 19 inches high and 22 inches wide...

Japan Fine Antique Two-Panel Gold Mist Horses Screen Meiji Period

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $15,000.00

Japan, a fine two-panel tea screen Byobu of a Horse and groom and nearby stable with white stallion and sakura (cherry tree) in full bloom. This attractive screen dates to the late Meiji period. It is beautifully painted with a handsome gold mist background by a skillful artist painter and is signed with inscription and...

Ancient China Rare Black Chinese Stick Figure, Han Dynasty, 206 BC-220 AD

Chinese Fine Art $2,450.00

An ancient Chinese Han Dynasty model of a tall slender man stick figure named because of its elongated shape. This naked figure would originally have had cloth clothing and wooden arms, which have long since perished. His face is expressive, displaying a tight lipped enigmatic smile. His hair modeled to suggest a long pony tail...

China antique limestone pair of carvings of the venerable lohans: the joyful Ananda and circumspect Kasyapa sitting upon mountain outcrops

Japanese & Asian Garden Antiques $4,560.00

China, an antique limestone pair of carvings of the venerable lohans: the joyful Ananda and circumspect Kasyapa sitting upon mountain outcrops. These hand carved figures date to the late Qing dynasty and early Republican period 1912-1930. Dimensions: 24 inches high and 12 inches wide Hand made and Hand-carved, solid limestone with animated facial features. These...

Japan, a fine large antique hand cast bronze Yukimi hexagonal top lantern with exquisite details

Japanese & Asian Garden Antiques $2,850.00

Japan, a fine large antique hand cast bronze Yukimi hexagonal top lantern with exquisite details from the early Showa period ,1930s-1940s The striking and well proportioned old bronze is fashioned in three parts from solid bonze as roof kasa and light chamber or base Hibukuro or kiso all with considerable weatherization and patina from good...

Japan antique pair of ningyo dolls in original box, meiji period 19th century

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $1,850.00

Signed And Boxed Here’s a rare 19th century treasure find from a collector we visited in Kyoto….a very unusual pair of antique ningyo doll sculptures from Japan. This is a wonderful pair of and crafted, hand painted pair of Ningyo dolls – one male and one female and both are remarkably accompanied by their original...

Japanese Pair Old hand painted hand cast Rooster Hen colorful duo mint condition

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $495.00

Mint Condition. This is an attractive Japanese solid and finely hand cast effigy pair of hand painted and colorful rooster and hen duo, circa mid last century. This was sourced from a large Japanese collection this past year, Dimension: largest is 7.5 inches high and 6 inches long Quality: Mint condition, heavy hand cast with...

Japan Brilliant Hand Painted Blue Flowers Vase famous Fukagawa Signed Mint & Boxed

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $750.00

Signed, mint and boxed Here’s a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor space with this very unusual treasure found in Japan! This is a finely crafted , hand painted blue and white ceramic vase beautifully finished in a snow white flower pattern against a cobalt blue ground. It is accompanied by its original...

Japanese Antique Cast Copper, Ten Legged Crab 100 Year Okimono Sculpture Kyoto

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $465.00

A fine genuinely antique Japanese hand-wrought and hand cast copper ten legged crab Okimono sculpture from an old Kyoto collection. Very fine condition. Today these older works of art serve as neat collectibles and wonderful decorative accents and make for great conversation. Some think the designs on some of their shells resemble Samurai masks. Dimensions:...

Pure Blue and White Ceramic Tulipiere Ikebana Flower Vase Signed Mint and Boxed

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $395.00

Signed, mint and boxed Here’s a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor space with this very unusual treasure found in Japan! Just look at how beautifully this unique vessel displays your favorite flowers! This is a finely crafted blue and white five stem tulipiere beautifully finished in a garden and dragon pattern. It...

Japanese antique finely cast bronze pair KOI Signed, Mint & Boxed

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $950.00

Signed, Mint And Boxed Here’s a rare find from a collector we visited in Kyoto….a very unusual treasure from Japan. This is a finely crafted pair of bronze koi – one in white color and one in brown color and both accompanied by their original signed kiri wood collector box tomobako. This was sourced from...

Japan a fine set of three large-scale antique hand caste bronze cranes. Beautiful blue green patina, 19th century

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $3,850.00

Japan, a wonderful set of three antique large-scale hand caste bronze cranes. Beautiful blue green surfaces. Dimensions: tallest measures 39.5 inches high and 19 inches wide and 5.5 inches deep. Age: Meiji period, (1868-1912). Provenance: Old Shiga garden Hand made. Hand cast. Beautiful blue green patina just the way we like to find them. History...

Japan Fine Old Tea Ceremony Set Complete Signed Mint & Boxed

Chinese Fine Art $395.00

Signed, Mint and Boxed. Japan, a superior and fine old tea ceremony eight piece set Natsume Ochawan futaoki. This is a complete antique Japanese tea ceremony set consisting of Mizusashi, two Ochawan, Natsume, Chashaku, Futaoki, and Chashi in ceramic, bamboo, and wood. The ceramic mizusashi water vessel is beautifully hand painted with gold leaf accents...

lovely Japanese old and signed set consisting of one larger hand-hammered bronze temple bell and an antique red covered cushion plus an 8 inch black lacquered striker

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $595.00

This is a lovely Japanese old and signed set consisting of one larger hand-hammered bronze temple bell and an antique red covered cushion plus an 8 inch black lacquered striker- a complete set. The bell is a hand-hammered and signed by its maker – a good sign of quality manufacture. Ancient Japanese Samurai craftsmen developed...

Important Ancient Japanese Carved Wood Buddhist Guardian Figure, Signed

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $950.00

An important Ancient Japanese carved wood Buddhist Devine Guardian figure with a helmet adorned with a bird, signed reverse and dating from the Momoyama to the Kamakura period 14th century or earlier. This figure is one of the Jyuni shinsho, the 12 divine generals. Important signature: It is hand signed on back in Kanji in...

Japan Extraordinary Big Hand-Carved Kokeshi Doll- a masterpiece art form

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $1,500.00

Japan, an extraordinary example of a substantial, large-scale 18 inch high one-of-a-kind handcrafted and using a hand pyrography technique wooden Kokeshi doll, signed, circa mid-20th century. One-of-a-kind. This is a masterpiece of this art form. Dimensions: 18 inches high with stand and 3,6 inches diameter Provenance: From a private Kokeshi doll collection, Shiga, Japan. About...

Japan old fine hand carved wooden bull bison gorgeous grain Signed Mint & Boxed

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $485.00

Signed, Mint And Boxed Here’s a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor space with this very special hand made treasure from Japan! This is a finely hand carved realistically finished wooden effigy of a magnificent charging bull or bison. It is accompanied by its original signed kiri wood collector box tomobako. Just look...

Japanese Museum Grade Antique hand cast bronze Buddhist Garden Ornament Giboshi, Massive & 32 inches tall

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $7,500.00

Here’s a rare massive scale hand cast bronze Japanese Buddhist temple post or bridge post top -giboshi- that dates in the 19th century. Its monumental size, 32 inches tall, a rare size and museum grade quality, makes it a top candidate for the finest garden or interior gallery display. It is an architectural classic gem...

Beautiful Japanese gold gilt & lacquered Meditation Buddha Mint Find from Tokyo

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $295.00

This is a lovely Japanese gold gilt and lacquered wooden Buddha seated in meditation mudra. We acquired it from a large Japanese collection this past year from one of many buying trips. Our Buddha was hand carved and hand gilt and then the head curls were finely painted with a gorgeous cobalt blue glaze. Dimensions:...

Japanese superb old hand cast bronze Animated Dragon Signed Mint & Boxed

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $950.00

Signed, Mint And Boxed. This is an attractive solid and finely hand cast bronze effigy of an animated dragon with an attractive dark patina, circa mid last century. This was sourced from a large Japanese collection this past year, Dimension: Big 11.5 inches long and 7.5 inches high Quality: Mint condition, heavy hand cast with...

Japanese Antique 19th Meiji period Hand Carved Granite Temple Lotus Lantern – hard to find

Japanese & Asian Garden Antiques $3,980.00

A Japanese Antique Hand Carved Granite Temple Lotus Lantern, Meiji era (1868-1912) This the first example of this hard to find round -maru- temple style with lotus leaf carved top , we have had in over five years. Also known as a “Yukimi” granite stone lantern or -snow lantern- because of its broad roof),...

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Important Japanese Large hand painted Temple "Sutras" Silk Scroll of Buddha, Meiji period,19th century. Ink on silk. Gold gilt metal roller ends.

Buddhist Collection $1,250.00

Important Japanese Large hand painted Temple “Sutras” Silk Scroll of Buddha, Meiji period,19th century. Ink on silk. Gold gilt metal roller ends. Note the defining black outlines contain remarkable miniature “sutras” . Dimensions:32 inches wide and 88 inches length Provenance: Ex-temple Fukuchiyama , private collection. Impressive proportions. Old kiri wood collector box tomobako included. Likely...

Japan important hand cast bronze effigy of Kanon Guanyin dated on base 1876, superb condition

Buddhist Collection

Japan important hand cast bronze effigy of Kanon Guanyin dated on base 1876. One of a kind. Ex-museum exhibition 35 inches high Superb casting Extensive documentation accompanies this fine work of art which describes this elegant bronze and includes informative background about the artist designer and its extraordinary exhibition history. We will provide a full...

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Japanese Fine Hand Cast Bronze Vase Signed, Mint and Boxed

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $1,200.00

Signed, mint and boxed An extraordinary Japanese fine, thick and heavy hand cast bronze vase in a decidedly Art Deco/ Mid-Century flavour. Beautiful craftsmanship it is cast in deep rectangular and diamond patterns on stippled grounds. Artisan signed on vase base and it comes with a handmade hinoki wood collector box tomobako Today these older...

Japan Important Horse Uma Scroll Silk Painting Keisen Tomita Taisho Original Box

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $2,800.00

Japan important horse uma hand-painted scroll painting ink on silk, Keisen Tomita (1879-1936) Taisho period (1912-1926) Accompanied by its original signed double box tomobako. Dimensions: 22.5 inches wide and 85 inches length Provenance: important private Kyoto four-generation scroll collection Likely one of a kind. Artist history: Keisen (1879 – 1936) was born in Hakata (Fukuota)....

Glistening Old Japan Pair of Antique Red Lacquer Bowls Hibachi Planters

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $1,850.00

Glistening pair beautiful antique red lacquer planters or bowls from old Japan dating to the early 1900s A rare find. Fine quality. Dimensions: 9.5 inches high and 13 inches diameter. Provenance: Private Kyoto collection.

Kyoto Treasure: Japan Hand Carved lacquered red & gold Shishi temple bench, 1925

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $4,850.00

Wow, were we excited to find this: a one-of-a kind hand carved, hand lacquered red and gilt embellished temple wooden shi- shi lion bench that originally came from a temple near Kobe. One pair of benches were found: this one and a matching white elephant bench offered in a separate listing. We date this treasure...

Treasure Find: Hand Carved lacquered red & gold gilt Elephant temple bench 1925

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $4,850.00

Wow, were we excited to find this: one-of-a kind hand carved, hand lacquered red and gilt embellished temple wooden white elephant bench that originally came from a temple near Kobe. One pair of benches were found: this white elephant and a matching shi-shi komainu red painted temple lion which is offered in a separate listing....

Fine Japan Antique Hand Cast Bronze Big Eared Rabbit Signed Mint & Boxed

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $850.00

Signed, Mint and Boxed! Here’s one of the finest hand cast bronze rabbits we have had the pleasure of owning- a superb treasure from Japan! This is a finely crafted hand cast bronze effigy of a crouching rabbit usagi and it is accompanied by its original signed kiri wood collector box tomobako. This was sourced...

Japan Fine Massive Pair Antique Bronze Garden Ducks blue & green patina,19thc

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $8,500.00

A Rare Pair Japan, a wonderful pair large-scale antique hand caste bronze garden ducks- one with installed metal tube in mouth to flow water through. Fine detailed feathers, eyes, webbed feet and beaks with gorgeous original patina green and blue surfaces. Meiji period, (1868-1912). Dimensions: Big- tallest is 28 inches high Quality: superb original condition,...

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Important Japanese Hand Painted Blue and White Crab Bowl signed Kusube Yaichi

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $850.00

Important Japanese hand painted and hand glazed blue and white Crab Bowl signed by noted artisan Kusube Yaichi (1897-1984), middle Showa, 1940-1950 Mint condition. Dimensions: 10 inches diameter and 6 inches high History: Kusube Yaichi was born in Kyoto. Interested in painting since his childhood, he joined the school attached to the laboratory of ceramics...

Japanese fine antique hand lacquered portable complete Bento Food Box 19thc

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $695.00

Japan, a fine antique hand lacquered Maki-e seasonal flowers and fans decorated portable complete Bento Food Box , 19th centry The set comes with afour (4) lacquered and porcelain elements: the Obento box consisting of four (4) boxes with lids, a small serving tray for Sakazuki Sake sipping, a white porcelain Sakazuki with cloth bag,...

Japanese Fine Original Clean Antique Slat Futon Tansu, Meiji period 1860s-1880s

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $2,250.00

A fine antique with a multitude of storage features and options ! A fine Japanese Antique Slat Futon two section Tansu with simple horizontal slats on front panel doors. Meiji Period, circa 1860s-1880s. Leave it to the Japanese master craftsmen to create this amazing practical and useful storage combination! Both top and bottom front horizontal...

Japanese antique samurai iron arrow collection Ya, 18th-19th century

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $795.00

Here’s an instant and rare collection to accent your indoor display space with this treasure from Japan! This is a superb collection of seven (7) 100-200 year old Samurai iron arrow heads. These are accompanied by a custom crafted wooden display stand as shown. These rare arrow heads date to the middle Edo period and...

Important Japan Complete Antique Album Erotic Women Bijin Woodblock Prints Shunga 1900

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $1,850.00

Important Japanese Complete Antique Pillow Album of thirty eight (38) Erotic Shunga Woodblock Prints of beautiful women Bijin in suggestive poses , 1900. A total of thirty eight (38) woodblock prints are included, printed on washi paper and mounted on original album pages. The connected accordian style pages are beautifully presented in an attractive and...

Fine Japanese Antique Hand Cast Bronze Bell Rings Beautifully When Struck

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $1,895.00

One of three superb antique bronze bells found on our last trip to Japan. This is a superb antique solid bronze casting of a wonderful medium scale temple bell Bonsho. This bell was sourced from an old Kyoto Japanese collection recently, It dates to the end of the Meiji period to early Taisho period and...

Extraordinary Big Japanese Tea Storage Tamba Pot 16th/17th century, wabi sabi

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $3,850.00

Recent find from an old Fuchchimaya, Japan tea pottery collection! This is an extraordinary large Japanese Tamba Pot from the late Momoyama to early Edo periods,16th/17th century Used for tea storage, this superb example possesses just the right tilt of the head and mouth, some say wabi-sabi – the Japanese aesthetic of perfection in the...

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Important Japan Complete Antique Kabuki Woodblock Print Set 1870 Lacquer Box

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $2,500.00

Important Japanese complete antique Kabuki actors woodblock print set 1870-1880. Mint condition and stored in an antique hand lacquered kiri wood box for over one hundred years!. A Nagoya, Japan area estate find. A total of fourteen (14) woodblock triptychs are included- an introductory triptych introducing and advertising the theater series performance; twelve (12) triptychs...

Japanese Antique hand cast bronze Buddhist Ornament Giboshi perfect garden piece

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $350.00

Here’s a rare, seldom found old hand cast bronze Japanese buddhist temple post or bridge post top -giboshi- that dates in the 19th century. It is an architectural classic gem only the fine design eye of Japanese master craftsman can possibly conceive. Of onion flower form, they can still be found ornamenting the post tops...

Japanese Antique Gold Birds and Cherry Trees Hand-Painted Screen, Meiji period 1868-1912

Chinese Fine Art $950.00

A fine small-scale Japanese antique hand-painted six panel folding screen byobu conceived in a convenient size 13.5 inches high and 36 inches long. Lovely vivid colors featuring Classic colorful spring and summer subject matter: cranes, cherry trees, blue waters and more. Pure eye candy that is eminently installable! Comes as found with original black lacquer...

Japan Inviting Lady in blue & black kimono seated in garden, oil on canvas painting, 1930

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $1,850.00

An intriguing well drawn and composed Japanese oil on canvas of a lady in blue, white, and black kimono seated in a garden. Circa 1930 and in its period original frame. It is signed Shuichi This is a Nagoya, Japan area estate find. Dimensions: Frame- 28 inches high and 24.5 inches wide Site- 21 inches...

Handmade Hand Glazed ROOSTER Artisan Master Piece, 1960

European Fine Art $595.00

This is a large master work ceramic plaque of a Proud Rooster rare subject matter and a wonderful hand glazed modernist work of art by the highly regarded Wilhelm and Elly Kuch German pottery kiln, mid-last century. Handmade and hand glazed please look at the rich blue, cream, white and brown earth tone glazes used...

Important Ancient China Glazed Horse Rider clutching a Treasure Box Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644

Chinese Fine Art $3,850.00

Important ancient Imperial China Ming tomb Attendant Horse Rider holding a Treasure Box – a rare attribute- , 1368-1644, 16 inches in height. Crafted in a stunning yellow and green color glaze. This gentleman and his steed is one of a small group of fine quality glazed figurines recently available from an old European collection...

Choice, rare Ancient Chinese heavenly jade bi disc with cloud pattern and string cutting feature

Chinese Fine Art $3,500.00

This is a beautiful and an authentic Chinese ancient jade bi disc with a wonderful “cloud pattern”, coming from the Qi Jia Culture, Northwestern China, 3,000-2,000 BCE. This comes from our private collection. Dimensions: the bi disc is 6.8 inches diameter and with stand it is 9.5 inches high This example is rare because of...

Important Ancient China Gilt Bronze Bi Disc , Han dynasty (220 BC- 220 AD)

Chinese Fine Art $5,500.00

This is an authentic Chinese ancient gilt bronze bi disc from the Han dynasty (220 BC – 220 AD) This comes from our private ancient Chinese collection which was formed from, 1990-2005. Dimensions: the disc is 6 inches diameter. With our custom display stand it measures 8 inches high Ancient bronzes from this period are...

Japan beautiful four panel screen with twelve hand woven BUTTERFLIES applied to blue sky colored silk cloth surface; finished with a powdered gold mist

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $3,950.00

Japan, a beautiful four panel screen Byobu with twelve hand woven Butterflies applied to its blue sky colored silk cloth surface and finished with a powdered gold mist on the back ground and finally it is nicely framed in rich red lacquer. Dimensions: comfortable 36 inches high and 60 inches wide Period: Taisho to early...

Antique Large Unique Hand Carved granite Stone Bird by artisan Kazuhiro Miyagawa

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $6,800.00

An impressive large antique hand carved granite stone bird by artisan Kazuhiro Miyagawa, mid 20th century. Beautifully fashioned in a minimalist flavor replete with feathers on its back tail section. Fine aged patina. ProbaAn impressive large hand-carved granite stone bird by master artisan Kazuhiro Miyagawa, mid-20th century. Masterfully fashioned in a Minimalist flavor replete with...

Japanese Antique Stone Protector Figure “Desojin” Double Jizo Buddha

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $1,250.00

A very old circa 18th century Japanese stone Jizo Bosatsu in unusual double Jizo Desojin form stands tall in a fine Minimalist state having endured mild natural weathering from great age. It is sculpted from a hard gray granite stone and dates to the late-Edo period, circa 1750-1800 with very minor old loss. An excellent...

Lovely Japanese Hand Carved Red Kurama stone Water or Plant Basin one-of-a-kind- only one!

Japanese & Asian Garden Antiques $3,850.00

Japan, a stunning, unique large hand-carved, antique solid granite stone planter or water basin, tsukubai cut from a large mountain iron rich boulder called kurama stone. Red iron Kurama stone was once sourced exclusively from one north Kyoto region. However that source had been terminated decades ago and this rare stone is no longer available....

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Antique Spiritual Guardian Jizo Garden Ornament from Old Japan, 19th Century

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $840.00

A very old circa 19th century Japanese stone Jizo in unusual Guardian Protector form Fudo-Myo (Skt. Alacanatha) seated upon a rock-form dais and backed by a flame mandorla, the right hand holding a sword and the left a rope, sculpted in relief from a light-brown sedimentary stone and stands tall in a finely engraved state...

Important Monumental Ancient China Ming Tomb Treasure Sculpture holding a rooster, 1368-1644

Chinese Fine Art $3,850.00

Important ancient Imperial China Ming tomb treasure attendant, 1368-1644, 26 inches in height. This large attendant caressing a rooster is one of a small group of monumental attendants recently available from an old European collection and originally collected in Hong Kong in the 1990s. Look for other listings offering more important works from this Fine...

Japanese Fine 19th Century Hand made hand glazed Arita BOATS Charger

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $495.00

Japan, a fine and old 19th century hand made and hand glazed Arita/Imari blue and white sometsuke charger, “Boats,” signed reverse, 15.” D. Eight Intricate cameos of scenes and designs with a diaper border. Hard to find design and in this wonderful condition. This is an old one! Dimensions: 15 inches diameter. Hand made and...

Stunning Pair of Antique White and Black Chinese Taihu Infinity Scholar Stones

Chinese Fine Art $2,800.00

This is a stunning pair (two) of tall antique Chinese Taihu infinity viewing stones or scholar rocks. One is white and one is black and each come mounted in a custom hand-carved hard wood base. Dimensions: 18 inches high with stand and 8 inches wide Taihu stones are known as infinity stones because of their...

Japanese fine Antique Tall Hand cast bronze bud vase signed with Hinoki wood collector box

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $595.00

Japan, a stunning antique hand cast bronze bottle form bud vase/vessel- masterfully hand finished in a sumptuous red-brown patina. Old signature on bottom Fine finish to this ancient classic Japanese Chinese influenced Bottle form vessel /vase form studio bronze, it is signed on bottom and is accompanied by a fine hinoki wood signed box for...

Important Ancient Chinese Trio hand made glazed Women Attendants Ming dynasty, 1368-1644

Chinese Fine Art $3,500.00

Important Ancient Chinese Trio of three women attendants hand made and hand glazed in green and amber colors – a collection three (3) figures , Ming Dynasty 1368-1644. Superb quality. The statues each are dressed in long gowns with long sleeves, their hands caressing important attributes needed in the after life: a) tea pot b)...

Japan Antique Rich Lacquered Tray, Wall Art -30 layers of reds, golds, blacks, 30″

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $895.00

A superb Japanese handmade and hand lacquered serving tray or wall art piece crafted in luscious famous 30 layer lacquers from Wakasa lacquer: in red, orange, black and white colors. Attractively framed in black- a glittering example. Fine condition. Dimensions: 30 inches square and 1 inch thick Handmade and hand lacquered with 30 layers hand...

Lovely Old White Infinity Stone Taihu Scholar Rock from Old Shanghai collection

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $950.00

This is a beautiful tall 17 inch high example of an antique Chinese Taihu viewing stone or scholar rock mounted in a custom hand-carved hard wood base. Dimensions: 17 inches high with stand and 6.5 inches wide Taihu stones are known as “infinity” stones because of their bountiful natural holes composition which evoke infinite spaces...

Japanese Big Antique Hand Cast Bronze Garden Gong Soothing Deep Sound

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $2,950.00

Here’s an amazing large-scale 19th century bronze garden temple gong with striker which we just found in an old Kyoto collection. Dimensions: It measures a substantial 29 inches diameter and comes complete with an old striker. Hand made and hand cast antique with fine old original patina Shipping: Complimentary shipping in continental USA Good garden...

Nature’s Finest Natural Chrysanthemum Scholar Rock Custom Base

Chinese Fine Art $95.00

China, a beautiful and extraordinary natural chrysanthemum crystal sculpture juhuashi Viewing Stone or scholar’s rock mounted on a custom base and presented in a special plush custom-made collectors box. It measures 7” high (on Stand) and 3.5” wide. Gem specimen, fine quality. The natural, and one-of-a-kind stone matrix Yonghe with artistically polished surfaces reveal a...

Stunning Antique Glazed Puzzle WINE VESSEL Decorated Dragon & Mythical Creature

Chinese Fine Art $495.00

Designer’s Source A Chinese form glazed puzzle wine vessel and cover decorated with dragon and mythical creatures Designer/Maker: Stamped Bekin/Cliff, early 20th century. Glaze: Attractive old craquelure auberine, yellow, red and black glazes, the colors are vivid and the hand painting only adds to the charm; light original glaze crazing appropriate for age. Additional comments:...

Large Scale Hand Painted Hand glazed Framed Master Work Ceramic OWL, Mid-20th Century

European Fine Art $950.00

This is a large-scale master work ceramic plaque of an OWL- rare subject matter and a wonderful hand glazed modernist work of art by the highly regarded Wilhelm and Elly Kuch German pottery kiln, mid-last century. Beautifully framed. Brilliant turquoise and earth tone glazing and colors. It is signed on verso. Beautiful design, lovely vivid...

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Stunning Antique Early Pair Contemporary Handmade and hand glazed Horses Ponies

European Fine Art $595.00

Designer’s Source This is an early large-scale antique contemporary ceramic effigy pair of horses or ponies – wonderful hand glazed modernist works of art by the highly regarded Marzi and Remi German pottery kiln mid last century. They are in virtually mint condition. Beautiful design, lovely vivid colors, handcrafted, good opportunity to collect as few...

Early Contemporary Tall Hand Made Hand Painted Vase Earth Tones, 1950

European Fine Art $1,850.00

Designer’s source An early contemporary tall 28 inch high handcrafted and hand glazed earth tones oval floor form pottery vase. Designer/Maker: Dümler & Breiden Keramiks, 1950 D and B – Swords crossed – HÖHR Glaze: The earth tone glazes are soft, serene, and inviting with subtle colors and the stylized hand painting is superb Additional...

Early Contemporary Tall Handmade and Hand Glazed Rooster Rare Finish

European Fine Art $295.00

An early contemporary tall handcrafted and hand glazed Rooster with rare blue glaze Designer/Maker: Otto about 1970. Glaze: The whitish blue on black glazing and colors are vivid and the hand painting is superb which only adds to the charm Additional comments: A rare glaze, first we have seen and in this lovely design and...

Japan Antique Solid Cast Bronze Pair of Mice Nezumi , Meiji 1900

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $795.00

This is a superb solid bronze cast pair of mice Nezumi , in beautiful condition and signed, circa 1900. This pair was sourced from an old Japanese collection late last year, Dimension: tall one is 5 inches high; smaller one is 7 inches in length Quality: fine dark patina from good age This pair mice...

Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac complete collection twelve (12) figures, superb quality, each holding a zodiac attribute, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644

Chinese Fine Art $4,850.00

Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac complete collection twelve (12) figures each holding a zodiac attribute, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644. Superb quality. Each of these twelve (12) tomb figures each brandish a different animal from the zodiac. The statues each hold a different animal and are dressed in long gowns with long sleeves, their hands folded in front of...

Early Contemporary Hand made hand glazed Organic Ammonite Vase #1, Lovely Color 1950

European Fine Art $850.00

Designer’s source A rare Early Contemporary hand made and hand glazed ammonite pottery vase in beige and brown glazed tones, 1950. Fine original condition. One of a pair available (see#2) Designer: Helmut Schäffenacker – Ammonite design form number: V6 Glaze: Very effective in beige and brown tones glazed – the glaze gives the impression of...

Stunning Japanese Antique Handmade Hand Lacquered Tea Tray and Wall Art

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $495.00

A superb Japanese handmade and hand lacquered serving tray or wall art piece crafted in luscious famous Wakasa lacquers: Red, orange, black and white. Fine condition. Dimensions: 24 inches square and 1 inch thick Handmade and hand lacquered with 30 layers hand lacquer perfect for your wall or as an attractive serving tray Provenance: Old...

Attractive Natural Viewing Stone,Scholar Rock Sculpture with custom display base

Chinese Fine Art $795.00

Here’s a great one-of-a-kind sculptural candidate for your garden, special Asian setting or as a thoughtful unique gift. This contemporary Ying scholar or viewing stone from Yingde County, Guangxi, China comes with a custom hardwood display base. Ying stone is one of “four famous stones in China” and is also known as “music with eight...

China Antique Stone Garden Cachepots, Perfect for Flowers, Herbs and More

Japanese & Asian Garden Antiques $395.00

Here’s a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor fine art collection or outdoor garden space with this wonderful pair of antique Chinese stone cache pots! from China! China, a pair of stone cache pot vessels, 5” high and 4" diameter, one light and one dark limestone, late Qing dynasty, 19th century. Provenance: originally...

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Beautiful Birds & Cherry Blossoms blue green big ceramic vase with Collector Box

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $595.00

Korea, a fine and beautiful bluish green ceramic vessel depicting “birds in flight” among cherry blossoms, with signed box, mid to late 20th century, 11″ high and 14″ diameter. Excellent crackled glaze finish, Gorgeous colors, large size. Schneible Fine Arts has been dealing in authentic Chinese and Asian antiquities, fine art, garden ornaments, lanterns and...

China Old Hand Carved Garden Stone Table and Stools 6 pcs solid limestone

Chinese Fine Art $3,950.00

Here’s one of the most beautiful and useful Chinese antiques we have ever found in our travels in China over the past three decades. This is a matched set of one table with pedestal plus four stools- six (6) pieces in all, carved from solid limestone and they date to the mid last century, mid...

Antique Handmade Hand-Hammered Copper Art Nouveau Ewer Flower Vase, 1930

European Fine Art $180.00

Designers source An early handmade and hand-hammered antique copper Bau Haus/Art Nouveau ewer flower vase, 1920s-1940s Designer/Maker: Possibly an early Trento, Italy Finish: Good condition. Additional comments: A large, beautiful old handcrafted copper vessel vase- now hard to find. Designed circa 1920s-1940s. Hand-wrought in an elegant form perfect for dried flowers, willows and lots more...

China fine antique Longquan celadon porcelain six handled organic form flower vase, Qing dynasty, 1644-1912,

Chinese Fine Art $2,850.00

China, a fine antique Longquan celadon porcelain six handled organic form flower vase, Qing dynasty, 1644-1912, Dimensions: 12 inches high and 11.5 inches diameter Provenance: Recent deaccession from a Japanese tea ceramics collector A sensual flower form work of art with lovely original color and natural craquelure makes this one hard to find.

China antique pair foo dog lions hand painted and hand glazed in brilliant five color blue,green, yellow, cream and white glazing

Chinese Fine Art $975.00

China, an antique pair foo dog lions hand painted and hand glazed in brilliant five color blue,green, yellow, cream and white glazing, circa late Qing dynasty 1900-1920. Fashioned in heavy ceramic, these larger scale 19 inch long creatures, one with puppy and one with ball, are richly decorated in green yellow and blue glazes, and...

Important Ancient Imperial China Amber Glazed Horse and Rider, Ming dynasty 1368-1644

Chinese Fine Art $5,500.00

Important ancient Imperial China Ming tomb horse and rider, 1368-1644, 15 inches in height. Crafted in a stunning amber and green color glaze. This horseman and his steed is one of a small group of fine quality glazed figurines recently available from an old European collection and originally collected in Hong Kong in the 1990’s....

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Japan, a very soothing collection of three (3) graduated small to large-scale mid-20th century bronze temple meditation bells with handmade silk cushions and hardwood leather striker set.

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $895.00

From Japan, a very soothing collection of three (3) graduated small to large-scale mid-20th century bronze temple meditation bells with handmade silk cushions and hardwood leather striker set. Pleasing serene resonating sound guarantees tranquility. Dimensions: largest bell 6 inches high and 6.5 inches diameter ; with cushion: 7.25 inches high Ages: 1920s-1960s Three total bells...

Japan very nice complete mid-20th century bronze temple meditation bell set from Japan with handmade silk lotus cushion and wooden striker

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $100.00

A very nice complete mid-20th century bronze temple meditation bell set from Japan with handmade silk lotus cushion and wooden striker. Set dimensions: 3.75 inches high and 4 inches diameter complete with handmade silk cushion and wooden striker from Shiga, Japan. Beautiful resonating sound is serene and comforting guaranteed to please you!

Chinese ancient jade bi disc from the Han dynasty (220 BC- 220AD) from our private ancient Chinese jade collection

Chinese Fine Art $7,500.00

This is an authentic Chinese ancient jade bi disc from the Han dynasty (220 BC- 220AD) This comes from our private ancient Chinese jade collection which was formed over the past thirty years.. China, an imperial jade Bi Disk, 24.5cm, 9.5” diameter, Han dynasty (2200-1700 BCE) the well polished large round ritual jade of medium...

An older Japanese large-scale hand made hand glazed big bellied Folk Hero Tanuki

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $1,250.00

An older, large-scale, hand made and hand glazed and big bellied Folk art Hero Tanuki- raccoon dog party animal from Japan, heavy duty , thick glazed pottery. Dimensions: 31 inches high Quality: Fine quality and he carries an attached sake pottery bottle . Now hard to find these large-scale early examples. Hand made and hand...

Japan pair male and female granite joyful partying Tanuki folk garden ornaments

Japanese & Asian Garden Antiques $1,850.00

Japan, this a scarce and unusual pair of male and female round hand carved granite stone folk art tanuki ( a Folk Art hero raccoon dog/ Tanuki) that awaits placement in your favorite garden place or indoor space! Tanuki is a noted sake loving party animal with a joyful albeit mischievous character! Period: Showa 1940s-1960s...

Japan bronze lantern beautiful antique example with fine patina

Japanese & Asian Garden Antiques $2,950.00

Japan, a lovely solid hand made and hand cast bronze Yukimi (snow roof or water reflection) style lantern , 20 inches high and 20 inches wide at top, two pieces, Taisho-Showa period (1920s-1950s). Fine condition with neat organic vine embellished top and a fine old reddish blue patina from good age. The striking and well...

Early American hand carved granite stone fire starter effigy old collection

Africa, Oceania, & Native America $950.00

A monumental and rare early american hand carved granite stone fire starter figural effigy discovered decades ago and coming from a southern collection. It dates to at least the 19th century. It possesses a fine old patina from appropriate great age. We have not seen another like this although human spirit form stone sculptures in...

An early contemporary tall handcrafted and hand glazed ancient script relief carved pottery vase, 1970

European Fine Art $280.00

An early contemporary tall handcrafted and hand glazed ancient script relief carved pottery vase. Designer/Maker: Ceramano Giza pattern, model 250, about 1970. Glaze: The matte colors are vivid with strong and stunning relief detail that only the hand painting can add to this overall beautiful presentation Additional comments: A rare design and even rarer in...

Antique hand carved wooden German Shepherd dog finely carved, circa 1900

European Fine Art $595.00

Designer’s Source Germany hand carved wooden German Shepherd dog finely carved, circa 1900 Designer/Maker: from Germany or Austria, 1900 Additional comments: Finely carved with very nice dark orange patina signifying good age. Dimensions: 13.5 inches length Provenance: old Austrian collection

Thailand, Huge, fine and unusual pair of soaring swans (Hong) , finely cast in gilt bronze, 19th century.

Japanese & Asian Fine Interior Art $4,850.00

Thailand, a fine and seldom found pair of tall soaring swans (Hong) finely hand cast in solid bronze with rich hand gilding 19th century. These birds were likely adornments for roof pillars and were hand cast and hand gilt of the finest quality. They are suitable for a discerning collector and collection. Hong are associated...

Japan, an old 19th century hand-carved stone image of Ebisu one of Japan’s seven lucky gods signifying prosperity, good business, and patron of fishermen

Japanese & Asian Garden Antiques $1,740.00

Japan, an old 19th century hand-carved stone image of Ebisu one of Japan’s seven lucky gods signifying prosperity, good business, and patron of fishermen, circa Meiji period (1868-1912). This large-scale image was clearly carved in mingei Folk Art style for a special garden. It is the first we have seen in this style and in...