China beautiful pair of gold gilt silver fragrance incense holders, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. Flowers and fragrances were important to Chinese nobility. These handsomely crafted, highly detailed vessels perfect to hold and touch , would have undoubtedly carried flowers or other aromatic substances to create a welcoming ambiance in the after life. Fine condition with...

Extraordinary Natural work, One of a Kind. Custom frame. This Chinese extraordinary natural stone painting of a mountain scene reminds of China’s earliest Ming calligraphy paintings. The minimalist depiction is executed in natural dark green, cream and and light colors. This is called a dream stone Shih-hua. They are cut from historic Dali marble found...

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels. A rare couple. These Japanese Tachibina dolls represent the simplest essential form of the imperial couple. Their beautiful faces were crafted from crushed shell called gofun over carved wood and their dress feature period Edo (1840) textile kimono dress. Used as the display for the Girl’s day celebration, more...

Japan, a wonderful pair finely hand-carved hardwood sculptures of Ebisu and Daikoko, two of Japan’s seven lucky gods signifying prosperity, good business, and patron of fishermen, circa Taisho period (1912-1926). Unusual creative carving style- first we have seen in over twenty years of business! This pair carved in ittibori one block style. Superb surfaces and...

China antique stone inlaid wine table, middle Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 18th/19th century. Elm wood (Humu) with original pudding stone inlay with one fine marble inclusion seen in the stone ( photo). All original and No damages and No repairs. See Bonhams auction in 2011 for similar. (photo) Dimensions: 34 inches high and 38.5 inches wide...

This Chinese extraordinary natural stone painting of a mountain range in white and gray colors is called a dream stone Shih-hua. They are cut from historic Dali marble found in the Cangshan mountains of western China. These mysterious mountains, unique in the world, are known for yielding incredible and fantastic natural landscaped works of art...

Japan, Satsuma, a fine and monumental “Ship Captain & Whale” large Satsuma Charger “Ozara,” 45cm, 18” diameter, signed collector box, Meiji period (1868-1912) Depicting a tale of Urashima Tarō* (see below), signed Japan Satsuma, Jyukan pottery by Chinjyu Makoto, in a lovely gold gilt and red detailed hand-painted composition Age: 1880-1900. Dimensions: 18 inches diameter...

Quiet Beauty: The Japanese Gardens of North America by Kendall H. Brown, author & David M. Cobb, photographer. An extraordinary, award winning 176 page hard cover book details history and development of some twenty-six of the most beautiful, serene Japanese gardens in North America. It’s superb historic compilation and stunning photography make it a must...

China, a carving of a canine “Pug”, limestone, measures: 38 cm, 15” H, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 CE The hand carved beast shown on its haunches with naturalistic joyful expression and a well defined compact head, ears, noes, eyes, feet, and tail parted to one side on reverse with distinctive collar ornament seated four square on...