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...

Found on our latest trip to Japan A fine Chinese antique hard wood “Tree & Bird” Dream stone bi-level hardwood table, Qing Dynasty, circa 1910. Original inset marble dream stone plaques featuring wonderful Tree and Bird motifs- totally natural designs A convenient size, custom crafted table made over 100 years ago and an unusual conversational...

Mint condition From Japan, a hard to find and unusual hand-built, painted and glazed tea bowl featuring “flying bats” signs of good fortune, created over thirty years ago. A stunning simple motif tea bowl with good original colors. Perfect Japanese tea bowl lover gift. Mint condition. Dimensions: 1.75 inches high and 5.5 inches diameter Hand-built,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

An excellent hardcovered primer that details Buddhas history, life, afterlife, and teachings; Buddhism’ basic philosophy, how to read the Buddha image, Cosmic Buddhas, and much more. Ninety six pages including forty five superb and selected four color Buddha images from the museum’s renown collection, juxtaposed with atmospheric photographs taken at international Buddhist sites. Simple, concise, well illustrated, a must...