Another scarce gem plucked from an old Japanese garden Japan, a fine and amazing surviving hokyointo stupa sculpted in three pieces in a convenient portable size from a gray-brown sedimentary stone. This one dates to the 18th century. An architectural gem for display indoors or outdoors in your favorite place. Portable. Much original centuries old...

Japan, a superb four-panel screen byobu depicting a panoramic garden replete with koi, turtles, Iris nestled near a walking bridge and wooden roofed shelter. This attractive screen dates to the early Taisho period. It is signed Tae. It is beautifully hand painted with a handsome gold natural light background by a skillful artist painter and...

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...

From Italy and Murano comes this charming large scale, solid hand blown glass seated Meditating Buddha It is a rare one-of-a-kind sculpture executed with gold flecking and high lights by maestro Giancarlo Signoretto, about 1985 Dimensions: 15 inches high Signature: signed with original label still attached and located on the front base Giancarlo Signoretto, about...

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...

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...

China, a monumental pair of 500 year old lime stone “Spirit Path” Equine horse heads: A the smaller 32.5cm, 13” high and 62.5cm, 25” in length and with display stand, 60cm, 24” high; b the larger 37.5cm, 15” high and 67.5cm, 27” in length and with display stand 65cm, 26” high. Ming Dynasty, (1368-1644 CE)....