Japanese Insect

ground with gilt floral border. The exterior is decorated with insects, Japan, circa 19th century.      

Dark brown patina bronze sculpture of a praying mantis. The praying mantis (in Japanese, kamakiri

A Meiji period bronze vase with a silvered insect hovering above three unfurling leaf tendrils

role in Japanese culture. Insect hunting is a popular pastime, especially among children. Using nets

Group of late 19th century Japanese iron and brass insects, circa 1890s. They retain their warm

A highly decorative antique Japanese Meiji Era enamel plate, . The interior of the plate is

Japanese Black Lacquer Buddhist Offering Table with Gold Design of Birds and Insects on Border with

Angela Cummings set of three miniature hand-painted gold leaf vases in original box with label, hand-painted one with ants, one with butterfly and one with beetle, beautiful delicate...

Okimono sculpture of a hornet in bronze. Insects (mushi) play an important role in Japanese culture

role in Japanese culture. Insect hunting is a popular pastime, especially among children. Using nets

Japanese-style decorations of insects and flowers in relief on water lily leaves, double bronze trays with

Showa period. Insects (mushi) play an important role in Japanese culture. Insect hunting is a popular

with brown and gold patina Relief decoration inspired by Japanese foliage, branches, and insects the

Fine Japanese black lacquer natsume by Saratani Tomizõ circa 1970. The lidded tea caddy with

This very rare antique Meiji Japanese silver vesta case is decorated with a flowering cherry tree

A wonderfully detailed and well-carved wood Japanese three-part Inro with attached netsuke and

The Issey Miyake x Alessandra Cianchetta Insect Pleated Cape is a breathtaking and rare addition to

This is a very old Japanese lowboard. It is called "okidoko" in Japan. It is a piece of furniture

Mikio Watanabe's Shiro shows an elegant cat sitting in a meadow with some insects. In Japanese

Mikio Watanabe's Shiro shows an elegant cat sitting in a meadow with some insects. In Japanese

of Japanese okimono, usually of insects and crustaceans, and more rarely of snakes, dragons and fish

moisture-proof effect, and persimmon juice also has an insect-proof effect. Japanese paper is also

japanned foliate and insect decoration on wood frame having square upholstered seat surmounting flat seat

Rare and interesting polylobe shaped black lacquer Kobako decorated with a multitude of insects and

Japan, Meiji period. Bronze vase with gold, copper and silver inlays, decorated on one side with a

Stunning small 'trompe l'oeil' tray representing three gold lacquer insects laid on a green lacquer

The butterfly, graceful insect from the Japanese-repertoire remains widely used by Delphin Massier

plant decorations on a Japanese background, birds, insects typical of the period It is made up of 16

iron with very finely cast Japanese inspired aesthetic designs incorporating insects, flowers along

Handmade Murano glass blown vase with real 24kt gold leaf and multicolored dragonflies attached with magnet. The vase contains 14 dragonflies. Modern vase ideal for a modern and rus...

Natural rock crystal sculpture.

This Art Deco period table clock by Cartier is an extremely rare find and in a class of its own. Crafted of black lacquer, no detail was spared by the famed firm in creating this hig...

The classic encyclopedia of the arcane in an expanded edition. Renowned philosopher and lecturer Manly P. Hall’s masterful encyclopedia of ancient symbols, hidden rituals, and arcan...

“My purpose in making this skull is to represent the different types of native maize that since remote times have brought food security to our ancestors, giving them the time to deve...

Chinese export, circa 1820. An exceptional quality and rare form. Featuring figural landscape decorations in gilt to the main black lacquer doors, which open to reveal 13 separated c...

Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso red orange and golden yellow honey color Italian art glass standing kitty cat sculpture. Documented to designer Archimede Segus...

Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to hold and carry sacred objects during long journeys. Crafted over a century ago, a B...

This stunning poster was created in 1936 to promote Dwain Esper's exploitation film "Marihuana - The Weed With Roots in Hell". The film, which has gone on to become a cult classic, c...

A subtle and elegant walnut structure highlights and supports this modern and essential foosball table, inviting the challenge of enjoying the game until its very last minute (90° Mi...

A Tibetan Thangka Buddhist painting hand-painted on canvas, created for the veneration of the Three Great Bodhisattvas. Embrace the rich tradition of Tibetan Buddhism with this vibra...

A pair of blue and white triple-gourd 'Taotie' vases, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. A pair of blue and white triple-gourd 'taotie' vases. The base of each with an apocryphal Kangxi six...

Large 19th Century French Blue & White Japon Platter signed Creil Montereau. 13 inches diameter. This service is exposed in Giverny Claude Monet's house.

A remarkable example of Josiah Wedgwood's legendary ceramic art, the importance and rarity of this urn vase simply cannot be overstated. Black basalt refers to the fine-grained stone...

Striking mid century Haitian acrylic painting on board of a jungle scene with animals, trees, flowers and fruit executed in a distinctive naive style, signed Michelet in the lower le...

A rare Meissen Marcolini Porcelain Chinoiserie incense burner vase and cover, made for the Chinese market, circa 1800, blue cross swords and star mark, Pressnummer 58 A Museum Qua...