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Item Ships From: Asia
An Annamese stoneware with cobalt blue, Hoi An Hoard, Late 15th century
Located in seoul, KR
At the center of the vase, a bird is depicted with clean yet detailed lines, capturing the moment mid-flight with a sense of dynamic energy. The artist skillfully conveys the bird’s vitality with minimal strokes, creating the impression that it could soar into the sky at any moment.
Though there are no explicit branches or leaves, the flowing curves of the background subtly connect the bird with the natural world. The simplicity of the lines creates a harmonious relationship between the bird and its environment, reflecting the artist’s ability to evoke nature without relying on intricate details.
The neck of the vase is adorned with elegant plant motifs, where stems and leaves stretch upward, complementing the overall shape of the vase. These motifs, while simple, add sophistication and enhance the vase’s graceful form.
At the base, repeating geometric patterns contribute to the sense of balance and stability. These patterns not only ground the piece but also serve as decorative elements, completing the vase’s aesthetic unity.
Dates : 15th century Le Dynasty
Region : North Annam, Vietnam
Type : Yuhuchun Vase
Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Hoi An Ship
Reference :
1) Seattle Art Museum - Gift of Mary and Cheney Cowles, 2000.125.
2) Butterfield Treasures Hoi An Hoard Auction Catalogs / San Francisco Butterfields 2000
3) Asian art museum, San Francisco
* Vietnamese trade ceramic...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Ming Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Qingbai Melon form water ewer, Five Dynasties-Northern song dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The oviform body is divided into few lobes, and the shoulder is applied with a pair of small loops molded.
Period : Five Dynasties-Song Dynasty(907~1279)
Type : Ewer
Medium : Zheji...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Large Yue Globular Stoneware Jar, Han Dynasty-Three Kingdoms
Located in seoul, KR
Robustly crafted with a voluminous spherical body and a layered mouth rim, this jar features a pair of taotie handles. It is adorned with three horizontal bands on the upper half of ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Han Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Edo Period Nature Screen by Kanō Tsunenobu (2/2)
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Embark on a journey through the tranquil beauty of a Japanese screen from the Edo period, crafted by the illustrious Kanō Tsunenobu, a master of the Kanō school and nephew to Kanō Ta...
Category
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Pair of Celadon Vases with Double Handles, Song-Yuan Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
These tall-necked vases feature gently flared rims and double dragon-form handles on the shoulders, each suspending a large, free-moving ring. The surfaces are covered with a lustrou...
Category
15th Century and Earlier East Asian Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Celadon
Indonesian 'Wayang Golek" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This “Wayang Golek” is a visibly old shadow puppet carved using soft wood and cloth. It features an articulated head and arms connected to rods, the dress...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fabric
$516 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Antique Small Chests of Drawers , Tansu, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This storage box with drawers was made during the Taisho period（1900-1926）.
The base is made of light and durable paulownia wood, and the drawers are made of cherry wood.
The beaut...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Old Rusted Toy Car 1950s-1980s / Object Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old toy car made in Japan.
It was made in the late Showa period, and the body is mainly made of tinplate.
The tires are made of rubber, and the driver's boy is made of pla...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Tin
Small Exhibition Stand, Low Table, Japanese Antique
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is a Japanese decorative stand made during the Taisho period.
This decorative stand is carefully crafted from solid zelkova wood and has a beautiful lacquer finish. The beauti...
Category
Early 20th Century Taisho Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Dining Table Desk Primitive Japandi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
This is an old desk from Japan.
The main body is made of chestnut or ash wood.
Since it is deep, I think it can also be used as a dining table.
There are two ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
$1,200 Sale Price
33% Off
Japanese Antiques Iron lantern
Located in Niiza, JP
φ250× 350(H) [mm] 5kg
4 sides decorated with different openwork patterns
Unusual designs with openwork patterns of bats, plum blossoms, owls, etc.
Category
20th Century Japanese Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Iron
Early 19th Century Rimpa School Floral Screen
By Rimpa School
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Early 19th Century Rimpa School Floral Screen
Period: Early 19th Century
Dimensions: 367x171 cm (144.5x67.3 inches)
SKU: RJ118
This 6-panel gold-leafed screen is a splendid represe...
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
19th Century, Meiji, Antique Japanese Iron Teapot with Bronze Lid
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Japanese iron teapot with bronze lid.
Age: Japan, Meiji Period, 19th Century
Size: Height 19.8 C.M. / Width 17.3 C.M. / Diameter 15.5
Co...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Iron
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Song Dynasty, Antique Chinese Pottery Tomb Guardian Panel with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Chinese pottery tomb guardian panel with stand.
Age: China, Song Dynasty, 10th - 12th Century
Size of panel only: Height 15.8 C.M. / Width 12.5 C.M.
Height including stand: ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Unusual and Very Rare Edo Period Brazier Hook in Keyaki Wood, 19th Century
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A remarkable and rare find from the Edo–Meiji transition period, this large wooden brazier hook (jizaikagi) was traditionally used in wealthy farmhouse interiors, suspended from the ...
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Crowned King Buddha Statue
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese wooden seated crowned Buddha or sometimes known as 'King Buddha's, wearing diadem-crowns and ornaments of kings instead of ordinary monk's robes.
Crowned Buddha repr...
Category
18th Century Burmese Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Green-Glazed Pottery ‘Money Tree’ Base, Han Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This piece, directly referred to as a Money Tree, is a captivating work that embodies wishes for material prosperity. It takes center stage in the Asian collections of institutions s...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Han Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Burl wood Display Stand with Beautiful Grai / Shikiita stand / tea ceremony tray
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This elegant Japanese shikiita stand is crafted from richly patinated burl wood, showcasing a mesmerizing natural grain pattern across its surface. Traditionally used in Japanese int...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Burl
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Catfish 1900s-1940s / Figurine Object Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old carved wooden catfish made in Japan.
It was made in the early Showa period (1900s-1940s) and is made of zelkova wood, which has a profound and beautiful grain. Zelkova...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage kimono textile art "Sunset Timelapse ~Ephemerality~" by ikasu Red, Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
The art piece uses two sides - front and reverse - of the same kimono, to show beautiful sea surrounding Japan, in hues and in late sunset, as a timelapse.
The frame for this work is made of paulownia wood taken from antique Kiritansu - chest-of-drawers for kimono.
I use antique kiritansu that can’t be used as furniture anymore to create basis and frames for my works. It adds them even more authentic atmosphere of traditional wabisabi spirit. Can you feel it?
<< Period / Story >>
The kimono used in this piece was originally crafted during Showa period (around 1960ies).
<< Explanation and meaning of pattern and colors >>
Sea waves, depicted in two color variations here, are a symbol of transience and Impermanence in Japanese culture. The ebb and flow of the tides, the ever-changing currents, and the relentless motion of the waves serve as reminders of the fleeting nature of life. This artwork featuring the sea convey themes of impermanence, reminding viewers to cherish the present moment and appreciate the beauty of life's fleeting moments.
The theme of impermanence is strengthen by two colors of the sea - the lighter in early hues and the darker when the sun is just about to set in the sea.
<< About the frame >>
This artwork frame is crafted from paulownia wood, a uniquely Japanese material closely tied to the world of kimonos, and it serves to convey the refined beauty of Japanese nature.
Paulownia wood is known as the lightest wood in Japan, prased for its natural luster, resistance to moisture, and resilience against cracking. Since ancient times, it has been used in crafting furniture, chests, and musical instruments.
Paulownia wood is closely linked to kimono culture. During the Edo period (17th cent.~), it became customary to store cherished kimonos in paulownia chests...
Category
1960s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk, Wood
Wooden Display Stand, Bonsai Stand, Object, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique display stand made from old wood from the Taisho era.
In Japan, it was used as a stand for Bonsai.
It is made of cherry wood and features a lacquer finish.
It gives you a sense of the powerful grandeur of nature and has a timeless dignity.
This display stand can be used in a wide variety of ways, including as a display stand, flower stand, bonsai stand...
Category
Early 20th Century Taisho Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Stone Head of Bodhisattva, Northern Wei-Tang Dynasties
Located in seoul, KR
The face with downcast eyes and a smile, the hair swept up behind the pendulous ears into a high topknot. Faint traces of pigmentation hinting at the sculpture's original polychromy. The black stand was made in Hong Kong at the time of the acquisition.
Date : Northern Wei-Tang Dynasty(5-8th century)
Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong
Reference :
1) Sotheby's London 13 May 2015 - The Soul Of Japanese Aesthetics – The Tsuneichi Inoue Collection - Lot 18
(Price realised : 17,500 GBP / Type : Closely related)
2) Sotheby's New York 26 September 2023 - CHINA / 5000 YEARS - Lot 1156
(Price realised : 8,890 USD / Type : Closely related)
* Stone Head of Bodhisattva...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Tang Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Limestone
19th. Century Porcelain Geisha's Pillow Stand. Set of 3
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Set of 3 Porcelain Pillow Stands - Geisha Hair Protection
Discover a captivating set of three porcelain pillow stands, each adorned with unique and intricate designs. These stands...
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Antique Table, Early 20th Century
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is a compact round table that flares out at the end.
It has tapered legs that become thinner towards the base, giving it a delicate and elegant appearance despite its neat, una...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Bali Hindu Textile Framed 'Kamasan' Painting, Indonesia C. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This striking vintage Balinese Kamasan painting, rendered on handwoven cotton, beautifully captures the timeless elegance of classical Wayang-style st...
Category
1950s Balinese Folk Art Vintage Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Paint
Landscape Ⅲ by Blue Tip Atelier
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Title : Landscape III
Japan / 2024s
Size : W 560 H 680mm
The night sky and sea are expressed with two-tone dyed colors.
Abstract embroidery of a bird flapping its wings is applied ...
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Linen
Ikat Textile from Sumba Island with Stunning Tribal Motifs, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Ikat textile originates from the Island of Sumba, Indonesia. It is hand-woven using naturally dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations. It features a stunning array...
Category
Late 20th Century Indonesian Other Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Yarn
White Ware Moulded Baluster Form, Yuan Dynasty, 14th century
Located in seoul, KR
This vase is made from a type of low-fired, porous clay and features a crackled glaze. It bears resemblance to the renowned funerary vases and covers adorned with applied decorations...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
K10 Japanese Antiques Hanging scroll, Cherry blossom painting, silk
Located in Niiza, JP
Cherry blossom painting
Silk Scroll tip: wood
Image size: 410 (W) x 1200 (H) [mm]
Scroll mounting: 570 (W) x 2180 (H) [mm]
Box size: 80 x 75 x 700 mm 970g
Comes with a box, although...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk
Chinese Antique Casting Handbell Made of Copper Alloy / Temple Bell
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A Chinese antique handbell made of copper alloy.
I think it is from the late Qing dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty.
Although it is a casting, ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique kimono textile art "Kobachi ~ Green Collection ~" by ikasu Green, Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
This work is inspired by the green color palette, and is framed in paulownia wood originally used for a kimono chest-of-drawers.
In this artwork, the aim was to capture the wide pal...
Category
1920s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk, Wood
14th-16th Century, A Pair of Antique Sukhothai Pottery Brown Glazed Jars
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A pair of antique Sukhothai pottery brown glazed jars with naturally running glaze on the body, natural shell and barnacle from shipwreck.
Age: Thailand, Sukhothai Period, 14th - 16...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
$2,160 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Sancai-Glazed Pottery Tripod Jar, Tang Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The globular body is supported on three claw feet and is covered in a splashed-glaze of amber, green and cream color, which stops short of the unglazed base.
Date : Tang Dynasty(61...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Tang Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Celadon Ewer with Straight Handle, Tang to Northern Song Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Celadon-glazed ewer characterized by its simple and functional design. The piece features a straight handle extending horizontally from the body and a short spout for pouring liquids...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Tang Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Celadon
Han Dynasty, Antique Chinese Pottery Granary Covered Jar
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Chinese pottery granary covered jar, with round shape, decorated with bands of incised lines on the body and supported by three legs.
Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Early 16th Century, Early Shan, Antique Large Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique large Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base.
Age: Burma, Early Shan Period, Early 16th Century
Size: Height 123.8 C.M...
Category
16th Century Burmese Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
$12,000 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Alabaster Marble Seated Buddha Statue
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese alabaster Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base, with inlay of colorful glass pieces on the headband.
Age: Burma, Mandalay P...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
B43 Japanese antique, pine, cedar Byobu folding screen, room dividers
Located in Niiza, JP
Material: Pine & cedar etc
1 piece: Width 900 x Height 1740 x Depth 30 mm
Expanded size: Width 1800 mm
Folded size: Width 900 x Height 1740 x Depth 60 mm, weight 14 kg
Packaging (4-5...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cedar, Pine
White with Overglaze Enamel Tea Set Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign
Located in seoul, KR
The wear on its surface is a testament to its age and underwater journey, giving it a unique patina that only time and nature can create. Traces of once-painted nature and chicken il...
Category
1720s Vietnamese Qing Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Edo Period Makie Lacquer Incense Burner with Bronze Receptor
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A Fine Lacquer Incense Burner with Makie Gold Design.
This fine lacquer incense burner is a stunning example of Japanese craftsmanship. It is dated to the Edo-Meiji period, 19th cen...
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Blue and White Porcelain Meiping Vase with Peony Scroll, Ming Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This piece is presumed to be a blue and white porcelain meiping vase from the mid-Ming Dynasty. The entire body is decorated with arranged peony scrolls painted in underglaze cobalt blue. The vivid yet dark navy tone of the cobalt pigment suggests it may have been produced using pigment typical of the early to mid-Ming period.
The decorative bands, such as the cloud motifs and the lotus petal patterns, contribute to the overall sense of proportion and harmony. The intricate brushwork and density of the design indicate a skilled artisan’s hand. The balanced form and the shape of the foot provide clues for dating the piece.
Period: Mid-Late Ming Dynasty
Medium: Blue and White Porcelain
Type: Meiping
Size : 3.5cm(Mouth Diameter), 27cm(Height)
Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong
Reference : Sotheby's Paris 10 December 2019 - VASE EN PORCELAINE BLEU BLANC...
Category
16th Century East Asian Ming Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Green-glazed Pottery Amphora with Brown glazed Phoenix, Tang-Liao Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The vessel has an overall oval shape, characterized by smooth curves that transition naturally from the rim to the body. The upper part of the jar narrows slightly, with four handles...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Tang Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Japanese Antiques Kosuge Kogetsu Bamboo Woven Flower Basket
Located in Niiza, JP
φ125/180 (W/W including ears) x 350 (H) mm,
box size: 170 (W) x 180 (H) x 500 (D) [mm], 1.5 kg
In good condition with almost no signs of use
The bamboo is split into small pieces t...
Category
20th Century Japanese Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Green-glazed pottery tripod 'hill' jar, Han Dynasty, 206 BC - 220 AD
Located in seoul, KR
The modelled animal figures and landscapes of this piece represent the Daoist ideology of the Han dynasty. The mountain-shaped lid refers to the sacred dwellings of the immortals, th...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Han Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Three Blue and White Teapots from Ca Mau Ship, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng E
Located in seoul, KR
The pieces are adorned with intricate motifs and scenes that may represent traditional Chinese landscapes, daily life, or historical tales.
Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period
P...
Category
1720s Vietnamese Qing Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Japanese Antiques Kato-style(Firelight-shaped) wood window, for temples building
Located in Niiza, JP
1060(W)× 1400(H) × 85(D) [mm] 32kg
Estimate packing size: W115cm H150cm D20cm 48kg
Firelight (Kato-style) window used in temple building materials
So named because of its shape that...
Category
18th Century Japanese Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Old Japanese Hokkaido Folk Crafts Large Wood Carving Bear
Located in Niiza, JP
Wood carving The material is unknown, but it is said to be linden
950(W)× 440(H) × 420(D) [mm] 25kg
Estimate Packing Dimensions(Packaged in plywood and wooden frame)
56 CM × 110 CM ×...
Category
20th Century Japanese Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Three Blue and White Miniature Vases Set, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
* Set Item(3 vases)
During Yongzheng era, such miniatures were appreciated for their craftsmanship and aesthetic value. They were also often used in scholars' studios as part of the...
Category
1720s Vietnamese Qing Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Taisho Period Calligraphy Screen: The Dragon's Song
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Taisho Period Calligraphy Screen: The Dragon's Song (2/2)
Period: Taisho
Size: 174 x 172.5 cm (68.5 x 67.9 inches)
SKU: PTA77
This calligraphy screen from the Taisho period is ...
Category
20th Century Japanese Taisho Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver Leaf
Japanese Woodblock, Set of 3, Prints by Noguchi / Kiyonaga, Utamaro, Hokusai
Located in Niiza, JP
Noguchi Yonejiro was an English poet, novelist, and critic from the Meiji, Taisho, and early Showa periods. He was the father of Isamu Noguchi.
He is said to have introduced Japane...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique kimono textile art " Waves and clouds ~Eternity~ " by ikasu Beige, Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
This work is inspired by traditional hand-dying technique edo-komon, and is framed in paulownia wood originally used for a kimono chest-of-drawers.
It is elegantly framed with paulo...
Category
1920s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk, Wood
Changsha ewer, Tang Dynasty(618-907)
Located in seoul, KR
Changsha Ware has distinct and recognizable designs and motifs. Painted designs often depict flowers, vines, clouds and mountain landscapes. Some painting is simply splotches of colo...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Tang Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Unusual Hagi Ceramic Figure of Dainichi Nyorai
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This unique ceramic sculpture of Dainichi Nyorai, the cosmic Buddha of Esoteric Buddhism, is crafted in the traditional Hagi ware technique by a contemporary artist. Rendered in a de...
Category
20th Century Japanese Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Old Japanese turtle-shaped wooden carving object/early 20th century/wooden lump
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wood carving figurine.
It is thought to have been made around the Taisho period to the early Showa period (1912-1950).
This is an ornament made using a tree l...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Two Pottery Kneeling Figures of Attendant, Han dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The statuette shows traces of the original red, black, and white pigmentation. Ceramic statuette from the han Dynasty, depicting two court people, probably a musician. They are dress...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Han Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Japanese Antique Round Table Coffee table Black Japandi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
This is an old Japanese round table.
It has a very unique shape.
It is painted black.
There are many repair marks, but they have been painted over so they are not very noticeable.
Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Famille Rose/Verte 'Crane and Flower' Baluster Vase, Qing Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The vase's form is elegant, with a tapered body and domed lid with long line of body, crowned with a delicate finial, embodying the sophistication and high aesthetic standards of Qin...
Category
17th Century Vietnamese Qing Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century, Showa, Japanese Steel Teapot
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese steel teapot with nice design.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, Mid-20th Century
Size: Height 20.8 C.M. / Width 21 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Metal
$1,504 Sale Price
20% Off
Handcrafted Ceramic Sculptural Vases (Set of 4) – Contemporary Design
By Midnight Sun
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Gift Wrap Available.
Midnight Sun's Ceramic Collection is a tribute to the centuries-old craftsmanship of Jingdezhen (景德镇), the world-renowned "Porcelain Capital" of China. For over...
Category
2010s Chinese Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage kimono textile art " Turquoise Forest ~Strength~ " by ikasu Blue, Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
Fabrics featuring iconic Japanese plants like chrysanthemum, maple, and bamboo were gathered from various long underwear and kimono pieces to create a set of canvases (diameter 30, 25 and 20cm) showcasing exquisite gradations.
The top canvas, in pristine white, originates from long under-kimono, while the middle and bottom canvases are skillfully upcycled from kimono fabrics.
<< Period / Story >>
The long under-kimono and kimono fabrics used in these canvases were originally crafted and worn during the late Showa period (1960-80ies).
<< Explanation and meaning of pattern and colors >>
The pattern on the top canvas features a chrysanthemum, an auspicious emblem symbolizing longevity. It is affectionately referred to as the "raccoon dog chrysanthemum" due to the large, overlapping petals resembling the fur of a muzina, a creature similar to a raccoon dog or badger. This motif is highly popular in various plant-inspired designs and frequently seen in Edo komon, katazome, and jimon textiles.
The top canvas naga-juban under-kimono, being entirely white and devoid of any additional dyes, suggests its use as formal wear. Its pristine white hue accentuates the silk's luster when exposed to light and highlights the beauty of the woven patterns.
The fabric used here is rinzu, a type of fabric thinner than crepe de chine, characterized by its soft, smooth texture and subtle sheen. This particular lintel distinguishes itself with the way its ground pattern emerges and also incorporates a woven chrysanthemum pattern.
The central canvas showcases a maple tree, symbolizing longevity, which changes its colors with the seasons, bringing joy and happiness to people's lives.
The bamboo featured on the lower canvas has been regarded as a symbol of good fortune since ancient times, given its straight and vigorous growth, along with the Chinese legend that a phoenix consumes its fruit. It embodies concepts such as "immortality," "longevity," and "strength" because it remains green even in winter. The hollow stem also signifies "innocence," suggesting that there are no hidden agendas.
All three canvases are adorned with ground patterns that, when viewed from a distance, appear as modern works of art, yet upon closer inspection, they reveal a distinct Japanese ambiance.
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All three canvases are made of fabrics with jimon. The unique and high level of Japanese weaving...
Category
1970s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Silk
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