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Antique Black Lacquered Carved Box Village Life
Located in Somis, CA
This captivating early 20th-century lacquerware box transports you to a serene Chinese farming village. The fully carved lid unfolds a scene of daily life: two men, one seated on a ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Materials
Kork, Wood, Lacquer
Antique Japanese Storage Box
Located in Somis, CA
A 19th-century Japanese solid wood storage box in excellent condition, exemplifying fine craftsmanship and timeless design. Featuring two full-depth drawers and a large deep top comp...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Chinese Enamel Dragon Bookends
Located in Somis, CA
From a private collection, a spectacular pair of solid brass enameled bookends. Each features a gilded dragon emerging from ocean waves that meet the clouds, all five talons extended...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Bookends
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Pair Chinse Antique Jade Red Agate Bookends Engraved Solid Brass
Located in Somis, CA
A rare, beautiful pair of antique Chinese bookends. Showcasing the beauty of translucent white jade with clarity almost to transparency, hand-carved dep...
Category
20th Century Chinese Bookends
Materials
Jade, Brass
Pair Foldable Chinse Antique Jade Bookends
Located in Somis, CA
This exceptional pair of antique Chinese bookends showcases the beauty of light green jade and the craftsmanship of intricate brasswork. Large, octagona...
Category
20th Century Chinese Bookends
Materials
Jade, Brass
Calligraphy Brush Natural Jasper
Located in Somis, CA
Crafted with a handle of natural jasper, this calligraphy brush highlights the stone's inherent beauty. Natural jasper has been expertly cut to display artistic swirls and polished t...
Category
20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Calligraphy Brush Faux Turquoise Black Horse Hair
Located in Somis, CA
This calligraphy brush is distinguished by its faux turquoise handle. Hand cut and polished, exhibiting a beautiful turquoise color with naturalistic black veining, very much approxi...
Category
20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Antique Black Lacquered Vinegar Pot with Sprout
Located in Somis, CA
This distinctive vinegar pot is from Shan Xi province, northern China, renowned for its exceptional aged vinegars. Exhibiting an unique form with a single small sprout. The rounded b...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Reverse Painted Snuff Bottle with Crane
Located in Somis, CA
Our snuff bottles are topped with gemstone grade agate lids and 100% hand painted from within. The Chinese art of églomisé uses a very thin bamboo brush with a few strands of hair to...
Category
2010s Chinese Bottles
Materials
Agate
Agate Hand Held Foo Dog Charm Statue
Located in Somis, CA
This exquisite hand-held charm, crafted from solid agate gemstone, captures the essence of ancient Chinese symbolism. A lively foo dog lion perches atop an oval rock, mouth open hold...
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Agate
Monumental Wooden Buddha Statue Over 3ft Tall
Located in Somis, CA
A magnificent gilded giant statue of Amitabha Buddha, carved from a single block of solid wood. Seated dhyana asana on a high lotus throne, the Buddha's full and round face, hallmark...
Category
20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Chinese Figure of a Guardian God
Located in Somis, CA
This 19th-century hand-carved polychromatic wood figure depicts a powerful Guardian, poised on a recumbent tiger with his right fist raised in a striking motion, his eyes bulging wit...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Signed Ando Jubei Japanese Cloisonné Vase Cream Yellow with Roses 7.5"
By Ando Jubei
Located in Somis, CA
A stunning large Ando Jubei (1876-1956) rose vase set against delicate cream yellow Musen-jippo background. In classic form with hand-finished silver metal rims. Soft pink contrastin...
Category
20th Century Japanese Vases
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Agate Fish
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful hand carved white agate sculpture featuring three angel fish swimming among sea grass. Three dimensional and lively. Skillful carving. Fish in the Chinese culture symboli...
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Agate
Signed Sato Japanese Cloisonné Vase Imperial Yellow with Chrysanthemum
Located in Somis, CA
A rare non-ginbari Sato cloisonné vase, from showa period, crafted on an imperial yellow Musen-jippo background. The classic form showcases vibrant...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Vases
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Japanese Cloisonné Ando Jubei Signed Vase 8.5" Wireless Clematis
By Ando Jubei
Located in Somis, CA
An exquisite Ando Jubei wireless cloisonné vase. In his signature green enamel, portraying an intricate arabesque design of a blooming clematis vine under the glaze. On Musen-jippo b...
Category
20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Bamboo Calligraphy Brush 23"
Located in Somis, CA
Long hand made Chinese calligraphy brush with beautiful natural Buddha Belly Bamboo handle, bone ferrule and horse hair. This amazing piece works well in calligraphy and Chinese wate...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Long Calligraphy Brush Buddha's Belly Bamboo 25" Brush 3
Located in Somis, CA
This 25" long calligraphy brush features a beautiful handle made from Buddha's Belly Bamboo, a prized variety known as Bamboo Ventricosa. Revered for its unique bulging form, this ba...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Long Calligraphy Brush Buddha's Belly Bamboo 25" Brush 2
Located in Somis, CA
This 25" long calligraphy brush features a beautiful handle made from Buddha's Belly Bamboo, a prized variety known as Bamboo Ventricosa. Revered for its unique bulging form, this ba...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Long Calligraphy Brush Buddha's Belly Bamboo 25" Brush 1
Located in Somis, CA
This 25" long calligraphy brush features a beautiful handle made from Buddha's Belly Bamboo, a prized variety known as Bamboo Ventricosa. Revered for its unique bulging form, this ba...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Extra Long Calligraphy Brush Buddha's Belly Bamboo 29"
Located in Somis, CA
This rare 29" long calligraphy brush features a beautiful handle made from Buddha's Belly Bamboo, a prized variety known as Bamboo Ventricosa. Revered for its unique bulging form, th...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Pink Rhodonite Gemstone Calligraphy Brush 15"
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful, rare brush made with 5 natural rose pink rhodonite gemstones, each stone measuring at 1.25" wide. A healing crystal for the heart, rhodonite dissolves negative emotions ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Marble
Signed Japanese Singing Bowl Solid Brass Song Bird
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of rare, 20th century, solid golden brass Japanese singing bowls of D6 tone. The upright design and plain surface reflect modern sophistication while the crisp tone conjures up the feeling of joy. A beautiful, single character of the word "Song Bird" was engraved in one of the bowls, expressing the maker's intention. A fantastic ceremonial piece, it is also an amazing instrument for meditation and therapy in achieving personal wellness. Two brocade cushions...
Category
20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Antique Black Japanese Singing Bowl F Tone
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful solid black antique Japanese singing bowl in excellent condition. Crafted in solid bronze with hand hammered divots, the bowl embodies the classic Japanese aesthetics wh...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Tibetan Singing Bowl Simple Longevity 9.5" Tone A
Located in Somis, CA
An elegant hand crafted singing bowl made by the spiritual craftsmen of Nepal. The bowl is void of decorations except a simple motif of longevity and 2 lines of Sanskrit mottos. Hand hammered, the 3.5 lb bowl has fluid vibration and beautiful tone A. A wonderful ceremonial piece and an amazing instrument for meditation and therapy in achieving personal wellness. Brocade cushion...
Category
2010s Nepalese Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Sodalite Gemstone Reclining Buddha Statue 10 lb
Located in Somis, CA
A rare, natural gemstone Sodalite reclining Buddha statue. Of the highest grade Sodalite, with saturated deep royal blue. Carved lying on his ...
Category
20th Century Indian Statues
Materials
Stone
Antique Japanese Singing Bowl Rose Gold 11" A3 Tone
Located in Somis, CA
A substantial antique Japanese singing bowl, crafted from solid bronze and weighing 8.7 pounds. Beautiful rose gold-colored interior contrasts brown and black exteriors with solid ba...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Tibetan Singing Bowl Longevity Lotus 8.25" D Tone
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful, fully engraved and inlaid singing bowl made by the spiritual craftsmen of Nepal. The interior depicts a center square surrounded by four longevity characters and open lotus blooms. The exterior features rings of holy fires and royal stupas. The bowl a beautiful long lingering ring of D tone, fluid vibration, producing thought provoking yet calming effect. A wonderful ceremonial piece and an amazing instrument for meditation and therapy in achieving personal wellness. Brocade cushion...
Category
2010s Nepalese Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Rock Crystal Quartz Snuff Bottle with Blue Calcite
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful natural rock crystal quartz snuff bottle. Carved on the raised exterior, a vase with ruyi and evergreens atop an elephant. A large scholar's stone to the right with shoot...
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal
Chinese Terracotta Court Ladies Han Style Set of Three
Located in Somis, CA
A set of beautiful terracotta court ladies in the Han dynasty style. Featured are governesses whose jobs are to train the ladies of the house all manners and etiquette, as well as th...
Category
20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Terracotta Dancer in Military Helmet, Chinese Han Style
Located in Somis, CA
A charming Han Dynasty pottery figure, capturing a moment of joyous dance. Dressed in vibrant orange and pastel hues, the figure’s expressive face and fluid movements convey a sense ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Han Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Gemstone Happy Buddha Labradorite
Located in Somis, CA
A fantastic labradorite Happy Buddha statue. The Buddha with round face, long earlobes and broad smile, wearing a loose robe that exposes the front of his...
Category
2010s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Agate Happy Buddha 3 lb
Located in Somis, CA
A hand-carved, solid agate Buddha. He is depicted sitting with his robe open, cinched with a bow under his belly, an expression for great allowance. The h...
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Agate
Bronze Candleholder with Lotus Leaf and Frog
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful, one of a kind, bronze candelabra. Scalloped edged lotus leave with a frog perched on top makes the piece come alive. Bamboo bodice intercepted by lotus flowers provide v...
Category
20th Century Chinese Candelabras
Materials
Bronze
Signed Ando Jubei Green Wireless Cloisonné Vase 8.5"
By Ando Jubei
Located in Somis, CA
An exquisite Ando Jubei wireless cloisonné vase. In his signature green enamel, portraying an intricate arabesque design of a blooming clematis vine under the glaze. On Musen-jippo b...
Category
20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Signed Ando Jubei Green Baluster Cloisonné Vase
By Ando Jubei
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful pristine condition Ando Jubei wireless cloisonné vase in baluster form. In his signature green enamel, portraying an intricate arabesque design of a blooming clematis vin...
Category
20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Enamel, Metal
Rock Crystal Quartz Ganesh Statue 5 lb
Located in Somis, CA
A remarkable 5 lb solid rock crystal quartz sculpture of Ganesha. Seated on a lotus throne and backed by a radiate mandorla, Ganesh holds a bowl of sweets in his front left hand, sym...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal
Damo Bodhidharma Monk Carved Camphor Wood Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful solid camphor wood statue of the legendary Buddhist monk Bodhidharma (Damo), who is believed to be the saint who introduced Buddhism to China, Damo represents "dharma of ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair Black Lacquered Fully Carved Low Tables
Located in Somis, CA
An exceptional offer of value on this pair of beautiful, fully carved solid wood low tables. Solid single board top connects to a narrow waist continuing on to straight legs with hoo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Four Snuff Bottles Inside Painted Natures Plants
Located in Somis, CA
Four crystal glass bottles painted from the inside by a skilled artist wielding a 1-hair brush. With deft precision, the artist captures scenes of nature depicting citrons, chrysanth...
Category
2010s Chinese Bottles
Materials
Agate
Large Signed Yukio Tamura Japanese Cloisonne Vase Clematis 10"
By Yukio Tamura
Located in Somis, CA
One of our most special pieces from our collection of Japanese Works of Art. An exceptionally large early 20th century Showa period Cloisonné enamel vase by Yukio Tamura. The elegant pale yellow Musen-jippo background perfectly highlights a glorious purple clematis on the body of the vase with twining vines and delicate leaves. Using beautiful vibrant colors, and all worked with great liberation and masterful skill. The silver rimmed base impressed with the company seal. Yukio Tamura is one of the most important Japanese enamel cloisonne...
Category
Early 20th Century Showa Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Antique Chinese Scholar's Bookcase Carved Red Sideboard
Located in Somis, CA
A red lacquered bookcase that stands as a testament to 19th century Chinese scholastic style. Its design incorporates an "open light" feature, showcasing a spacious open shelf adorne...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Crystal Calligraphy Brush
Located in Somis, CA
A large, 14.5" Chinese calligraphy brush with crystal handle. The clear crystal glass symbolizes the character of purity and integrity, which are the...
Category
2010s Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Crystal
Signed Ando Jubei Green Wireless Cloisonné Vase Large 10"
By Ando Jubei
Located in Somis, CA
A large masterpiece of Ando Jubei wireless cloisonné vase at an exceptional 10" height. In his signature green enamel, portraying an intricate arabesque design of a blooming clematis...
Category
20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Rare Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Vase Irises by Kumeno Teitaro 19th Century
Located in Somis, CA
A rare early Ginbari cloisonne work by renowned Meiji master Kumeno Teitaro. In high-shouldered ovoid form with six lobes in the body, which forms the s...
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Chinese Calligraphy Brush Bone Handle
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful Chinese calligraphy brush with handmade bone handle. A beautiful brush that is perfect for making art or as an design element. Bone ferrule and h...
Category
2010s Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bone
19th Century Chinese Horseshoe Round Back Chairs All Original a Pair
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of large, sold wood, all original, early 19th century Chinese Provincial Horseshoe Chairs. The solid, 2" thick, rounded crest rail is constructed with one single continuous be...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Chinese Washstand Plant Stand
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful 19th century Chinese wash stand of solid fir wood, hand carved with peonies in the center splat. Under the top rail which is decorated with carved flanges, a pair of carved dragon scrolls flank a horizontal double dragon scrolls, the same theme is repeated under the hand carved soap tray. The stand continues on to form the basin holder with total of six rounded columns, four of which with a 'treasure lotus pearl...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Signed Ando Jubei Japanese Cloisonné Vase Imperial Yellow with Roses
By Ando Jubei
Located in Somis, CA
A very rare Ando Jubei (1876-1956) Rose vase on imperial yellow background in excellent condition. In classic form using colored enamels of burgundy, cream, pink and green to depict ...
Category
20th Century Japanese Vases
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Japanese Singing Bowl Solid Brass Gold
Located in Somis, CA
A solid golden brass Japanese singing bowls. The upright design and plain surface reflect modern sophistication while the crisp tone conjures up the feeling of joy. A special ceremon...
Category
20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Damo Bodhidharma with Long Prayer Beads
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful solid camphor wood statue of the legendary Buddhist monk Bodhidharma (Damo), who is believed to be the saint who introduced Buddhism to China, Damo represents "dharma of awakening". Realistically modeled, bald with beard of small curls, deep-set downcast eyes and severe wrinkles, all symbolizing empathy for sufferings, with compassionate, poignant countenance. Both hands together in namaskara mudra expressing acceptance and prayer, holding a long string of prayer beads...
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Gilt Bronze Buddha Young Shakyimuni Statue 31 Lb
Located in Somis, CA
The magnificent 31 lb bronze Buddha statue, crafted in the Ming dynasty style, captivates with its timeless beauty and serene presence. Depicting a young Shakyamuni, the statue exude...
Category
20th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Set of Two Fencai Porcelain Boxes Chinese Republic Era Marked
Located in Somis, CA
This set of two hand-painted fencai porcelain round boxes from the late Republic era is a charming representation of Chinese artistry and symbolism. Each lid, slightly domed, vividly...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Large Signed Ando Jubei Japanese Cloisonné Vase Orchids 10"
By Ando Jubei
Located in Somis, CA
A large, rare masterpiece of Ando Jubei's wireless cloisonné artistry in excellent condition, depicting two orchids in full bloom, capturing their delicate beauty and verdant vitalit...
Category
20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Antique Japanese Tansu Taisho Two Tone Lacquered 47"
Located in Somis, CA
This beautiful Japanese Tansu from Taisho era is lacquered in striking two-tone black and reddish burnt orange, embodying the elegance of traditional craftsmanship. A pair of sliding...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Iron
Tibetan Painting Thangka Wealth God Jambhala Hand Painted
Located in Somis, CA
A finely painted Tibetan Thangka featuring the five wealth gods Jambhala. In the center the most powerful Yellow Jambhala sits on a lotus throne in the vajra position with his right ...
Category
2010s Nepalese Tibetan Paintings and Screens
Materials
Brocade, Wood, Paint
Tibetan Painting Thangka Green Tara Turquoise Gilt
Located in Somis, CA
An extraordinary hand painted Tibetan Thangka featuring the greatest compassion Goddess Green Tara. Her round face with large kind eyes, above closed lips, all flanked by long pendul...
Category
2010s Nepalese Tibetan Paintings and Screens
Materials
Brocade, Wood, Paint, Paper
Hand Painted Tibetan Thangka Painting Buddha Shakyamuni White Gold
Located in Somis, CA
An exquisitely hand painted Tibetan Thangka by one of our master artists in Nepal featuring Buddha Shakyamuni. On lotus throne above ocean waves and an altar bowl overflowing with fl...
Category
2010s Nepalese Tibetan Paintings and Screens
Materials
Brocade, Wood, Paint
Thangka Tibetan Painting Green Tara Hand Painted Gilt
Located in Somis, CA
An exceptional, most unique, extra long hand painted Tibetan Thangka featuring the beloved Green Tara. Seated on a high lotus throne with a pair of holy beasts, her right leg extende...
Category
2010s Nepalese Tibetan Paintings and Screens
Materials
Brocade, Paint, Wood, Paper
Tibetan Painting Thangka White Tara Mantra Eight Treasures Hand Painted
Located in Somis, CA
The kindest face and most assuring smile. A finely painted Thangka by one of our master artists in Nepal depicting White Tara surrounded by mantra and Eight Tibetan Treasures. Seated...
Category
2010s Nepalese Tibetan Paintings and Screens
Materials
Brocade, Wood, Paint
