Yi Shin Chiang Painting "Thesis Study #9, " 2014

An important Chinese 17th century early Qing Dynasty "Water and Land Ritual" painting, mineral pigment and ink on silk, mounted as a scroll, framed and glazed. The painting depicting groups of heavenly court officials and deities descending from the clouds to participate in the Liberation Rite of Land and Water. The figures all wear full, sumptuous robes, complete with hats indicating their station. The blue, green, red, black and white of the robes decorated with gilt dragon and geometric designs. This painting is interesting in that it incorporates Daosit deities and heavenly officials coming down to participate in the Buddhist rite. There are five distinct groups of figures, each with a small inscribed plaque. Some of the groups are identified as Tian Xian, or Heavenly Immortals. The group at the bottom left are identified as the Sanguan Dadi, or Three Great Emperor-Officials. The Emperor of Heaven is dressed in blue robes with gilt painted dragons. The Emperor of Water wears black robes. The Emperor of Earth wears yellow robes...

A charming Chinese "Birds and Peony" painting, ink and color on silk, framed and glazed, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, China. The delightful and colorful painting features a scen...

A large and powerful pair of Japanese calligraphic works, mid 20th century, Japan. One reading "Dragon", the other reading "Tiger". Ink on handmade paper, framed. The brush strok...

An unusual table screen featuring a reverse glass painted portrait of a young noble lady set into a hardwood frame and stand. The beautiful maiden has a roun...

This exquisite 19th-century botanical painting captures the timeless beauty of a single flower, rendered with remarkable precision and artistry. The artist's keen eye for detail is e...

The oil on canvas painting majestically depicts a group of mellons in different sizes. The scene is depicted against a dark ground, however the artist has included dimension by focus...

The oil on canvas painting majestically depicts a pair of oranges on a vine with a leaf, together with a cherry adjacent to them. The scene is depicted against a dark ground, however...

Skeletons Studying, Shaku Kaiyin, Japan Meiji Period This ink-on-paper painting, mounted as a scroll with colored paper borders, is titled Skeletons Studying. It portrays a circle of...