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A rare and historically significant brocade silk robe from 19th-century Japan, originally created for use in Noh theatre, one of the country’s oldest and most revered performing arts...

This offset pattern is composed of palmettes and flowers, one has the impression that it is only part of a larger scheme designed 19th-century rug from the Bidjar region, Eastern Kur...

A stunning ring featuring a GIA Certified 0.94 Carat Natural Zambian Emerald and 0.54 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of ...

This lattice pattern is composed of palmettes and leaves filling the various compartments against the imposing ground. One has the impression that it is only part of a larger scheme ...

Exquisite Japanese Meiji period signed Imari ribbed porcelain deep charger, circa 1860, extremely intricately hand-painted on both sides in cobalt blue un...

Set Of 2 T4 Sculptural Door Handles by Okurayama One Of A Kind. Dimensions: D 9 x W 4 x H 70 cm. Materials: Daté Kan Stone and iron. A door handle with an expression similar to an ...

Leather sofa manufactured by Swedish designer Arne Norell for the leather company Coja between 1963 and 1968.Norell is best known for the Ilona sofa and the Safari chair, but it is t...

The source of the rug comes from the book Oriental Rugs Volume 1 Caucasian, Ian Bennett, Oriental Textile Press, Aberdeen 1993, nr.250-251. This is a...

A stunning ring featuring a 0.95 Carat Natural Emerald and 1.30 Carats of Diamond Accents set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. Eme...

A stunning ring featuring a 1.31 Carat Natural Colombian, Sugar Loaf and 0.62 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. E...

The source of the rug comes from the book Antique Rugs of Kurdistan: A Historical Legacy of Woven Art, James D. Burns, 2002, no. 4. This was an exclusive example of a Mina Khani latt...

Chair designed by Batten and Kamp. Minimal structure furniture made of steel and natural stone.    

This is an Antique & Unique Sarkoy ( Sharkoy or Şarköy ) Kilim rug from Western Turkey with a rare and beautiful color composition. Sarkoy kilims are very finely woven in slitweave ...

We made a cushion cover using the undamaged part of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired as a whole. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is c...

Made of paper Unfolded size: 1620 x 1610 mm Folded size: 810 x 1610 mm D50 mm 5 kg Estimated size after packaging (sandwiched between 5-10 mm plywood): 17 CM x 95 CM x 175 CM Weight　...

I was able to obtain a very rare item. This is a sculpture of the god ``Shinzo''. "Shin" = God "zo" = statue Since ancient times in Japan, it has been believed that gods reside in all things in the universe, and there have been many shrines. In the 6th century, Buddhism was introduced and gradually spread throughout Japan. Around the 8th century, the idea that gods follow the teachings of Buddha spread. Until the Edo period, God and Buddha became one and the idea of ``Shinto and Buddhism syncretism'' was established. This statue was created during such a history. Originally, the image of God was invisible and could not be understood as something tangible. However, with the introduction of Buddhism to Japan, idol worship was also introduced, and the idea that the gods follow the teachings of Buddha was also propagated at the same time in order to spread the teachings of Buddhism. Around that time, around the 9th century, the first statues of gods...

This is a Vintage Old Bessarabian Kilim Rug from Moldova with a rare and beautiful color composition. Today it is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordering Romania and Ukrai...

A vintage Japanese ikebana basket, crafted from lacquered bamboo using traditional basketry techniques, dating to the first half of the 20th century. This elegant piece embodies the ...

■Item No.: 31210322 ■Brand: Cartier ■Name: Solitaire 1895 Ring ■Ref.: N4163600 ■Material: 1P Diamond (D0.62ct F-VVS2), Pt950 Platinum ■Weight: Approx. 3.7g ■...

This is Eastern Anatolian antique Kilim from the Erzurum region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This highly collectible antique kilim has wonderful special colors and ...

I would like to introduce a very rare Japanese antique pottery pot. This is Japanese Sue pottery. Sue pottery is called "sueki" in Japanese. This type o...

This is an old Japanese glass sliding door storage shelf. The front is made of zelkova wood and the rest is made of cedar wood. The shelves are fixed and sturdy, so I think they are ...

A beautiful ring featuring a 0.07 Carat Natural Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline and 0.27 Carats of Diamond Accents made in Platinum. Paraiba Tourmalines were only discovered 30 years ag...

This is an old drawer storage made in Japan. It was made between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s). The material used is cedar wood, and iron hardware is attached to the han...

I bought a very attractive copper tray. This is an item that was once used as a gong. In other words, it was used as a percussion instrument. It was also used in temples. The materi...

A beautiful Ring set in Platinum featuring a GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Natural Ruby from Thailand and 1.15 Carat Diamonds. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sanskrit meaning the...

Ado Chale style brutalist stone coffee table.

A beautiful ring featuring a 4.02 Carat Natural Tanzanite and 0.31 Carat Diamonds Made in Platinum. Tanzanite's name was given by Tiffany and Co after its only known source: Tanzania...

Vintage stool by Christian Durupt. Christian Durupt is a master French cabinetmaker active in the 1960s who gained a reputation for his exquisite work in solid wood. He is also know...

An art piece carved into crystal glass using the engraving technique. The deep and rough sculpture is by Eric Högland himself. The figure of four ...

A beautiful earring featuring 1.09 Carats, Natural Demantoid Garnets and 1.34 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. Demantoid Garnet's only known source used to be the Ural Moun...

This Brazilian leather armchair has an attractive vintage leather texture.The frame of the chair is made of paumalufin, a South American hardwood of the tangerine family.The name mea...

An exquisite pair of gilt-bronze and black-patina sconces - appliqués - from the French Restauration Era. The pair revels in the acanthus-leaf iconography of classicism to an almost ...

A beautiful ring featuring GIA Certified 7.33 Carat Natural Untreated Yellow Sapphire and 1.18 Carats Diamond Accents set in Platinum. Sapphires have extraordinary durability - they ...

A beautiful ring featuring a 1.59 Carat Natural Sapphire and 0.897 Carats Diamond Accents set in 18 Karat White Gold. Sapphires have extraordinary durability - they excel in hardness...

The bottom sign tells this vase was made in the era of Xuande emperor. The characteristic Arabic pattern is Influenced by the Silk Road trade in Ming p...

Name: Utopia Stool made of Copper base and Ebony wood. Artist Statement Growing up, I was often taken to art museums. I did not dislike putting myself in an unusual space and stand...

This is an old Soumak ( Sumak, Sumac ) Kilim from the Caucasus region with a rare and beautiful color composition. Of the four countries that make up the Caucasus, Azerbaijan produces the most kilims, and the land has a long history of weaving. The nomadic tribes wove kilims and carpets as well as a wide range of storage bags and sacks, such as saffrash, khurgin and chula, and donkey and horse trappings. Smaller bags for salt, utensils, and other items are also common. Not only are the Azerbaijani weavers prolific, but they also employ many techniques at the loom. These include slitweave- known locally by the word kilim, warp-faced patterning (jajim), supplementary weft (zili), weft wrapping (popularly known as soumak), and extra weft wrapping (verneh). Furthermore, flatweaves are defined by regional names such as palas and shadda, so it is possible to ascribe a variety of weaving names to particular provenances as follows: soumaks are made in Kuba, palas, and kilims in Hajikabul, zili in Khizy, verneh and zili in Kazakh, shadda, verneh and zili in Barda, jajim in Agjabedi, and palas and kilims in Jabrail. Soumak weave is a technique in which weft threads are added to a plain weave fabric, and one or two warp threads are wound from the front to the back. The resulting kilim is denser and firmer, giving it a unique feel and look. This technique is commonly used in the Caucasus region. Soumak has a very beautiful contrast between orange that shines like the sun, deep purple-tinged indigo, and astringent dark red. You can also see the unevenly dyed abrage in this Soumak, which is like a magic carpet with an oriental atmosphere. Features of the Caucasian kilim, such as the unique cosmic geometric floral pattern, are also found in this Soumak which has a bright look, but it also has a faded and textured feel, so it can be used in a good old atmosphere. The woven fabric is particularly solid, so it is recommended for use in a solid living room or under a dining table without moving or twisting. A nice kilim under a long wooden dining table.

Kaj Franck is known for his functional, simple designs that are often referred to as the ‘conscience of Finland’, and his products are characterised by their use of colour without an...

Amaranth and Rooster Artist unknown Hanging scroll, ink, mineral pigment and gofun on silk. Painting inscription: Tojo ?? Painting seal: Tojo ?? circa 1930 Dimensions: Scroll:...

This is an old Japanese cupboard. They were made between the Taisho period and the early Showa period. The design incorporates Western design. The fr...

Casa Armenia lake shore. Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material camphor tree. This work is carved with some kinds of chainsaws.

The source of carpet comes from the book Arts & Crafts Carpets, by Malcolm Haslam, and David Black, 1991, fig.49. This Hammersmith carpet was designed by William Morris in 1882, in the United Kingdom. In 1887 English artist and bookbinder T.J. Cobden Sanderson, suggested that a new group be named the “Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society” As a result, he was the first to use the term “Art and Crafts” and also is credited with naming this new emerging movement. The Arts & Crafts movement was inspired by the degradation of product standards that resulted from the factory production age. The rise of machinery in manufacturing caused a noticeable decline in uniqueness and crafts. These anti-Industrial reformers promoted economic advancement and social change. They wanted to eliminate poor quality and “artificial” items from 19th century British society. They saw a plethora of uninteresting items on display at the Great Exhibition of 1851 and became inspired to launch a Campaign for originality and uniqueness. William Morris was an English designer, as well as an uplifting social activist and writer. Morris is credited with sparking the rebirth of textile arts and traditional means of production. In 1861, Morris and a small group of designers opened an incredibly fashionable design company that grew to be largely successful. Morris left behind works in many different mediums such as textiles, books, furniture, stained glass, and area rugs. But in the end, he is most remembered for the magnificent wallpapers that he designed. He got much of his inspiration from the natural world. Through his interior decor pieces, Morris set out to convert rooms or spaces into meadows with beautiful trees meandering, vines, and plants. This concept of taking something Industrial and man-made, and converting it into something natural is what William Morris meant when he once said: “-any decoration is futile… when it does not remind you of something beyond itself.” Morris was a huge commercial success and his works are some of the most sought-after pieces in the world of design and decor. He is also credited with almost single-handedly reviving the British textile arts as well as their methods of production. Morris was also severely critical of machine-made goods, exclaiming, “Today almost all wares that are made by civilized man are shabbily and pretentiously ugly.” Houses were filled “with tons and tons of unutterable rubbish,” which, he suggested, should be heaped onto a gigantic bonfire! “As a condition of life, production by machinery is altogether evil.” He masterminded one of the most well-known styles of Arts & Crafts, recognizable by its twisting and arching patterns and simple, elegant floral design prints. Although Morris believed that Persian carpets were the greatest ever made, he adopted the coarser Turkish (Ghiordes) knot for his hand knotted carpet manufacture. They were woven at a thickness of 25 knots to the square inch at that time. Morris & Co.’s rugs are reminiscent of Persian garden design carpets in that they are smartly styled depictions of English gardens. Donegal also started producing highly desirable Irish rugs in the late 19th century. The Donegal rugs were predominantly created by English architects C.F.A. Voysey and Gavin Morton. The handcrafted Voysey rugs are typically woven in England, Scotland, and Ireland. Voysey had a knack for using contrasting shapes to decorate flat monochromatic spaces. Dark outlines added a flair of drama to his signature pattern and Celtic rug...

A beautiful pendant made in Platinum featuring AIGS Certified 1.02 Carat of Natural Untreated, Pigeons Blood Ruby and 0.41 Carats Diamonds. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sa...

This is the smallest of Isamu Kenmochi's Ratan stools. It is just the right size for small children. The cushion is fixed so it will not fall off. This is...

This is a Central Anatolian Old Kilim from the Kayseri region with a rare and beautiful color composition. The earliest recorded occupation of Kayseri dates back to Hellenistic ti...

This antique cabinet was crafted in the Early Showa Period (1926–). It consists of an upper and lower section and can be used either side by side or stacked, allowing for flexible a...

This is an old Japanese Daruma figure stone, suiseki (viewing stone). The place where it was found is an old house that has been built over the years. It is a folk Buddhist image tha...

Torii School 7th Head [4th Head Torii Kiyotada] Silk color scroll Japan No. 1 Momotaro Ukiyo-e Silk color Scroll head: Wood box:　Paulownia wood Image size: 410 (W) x 1150 (H) [mm] S...

We made a cushion cover using the undamaged parts of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is cut out fro...

This is a black-glazed boat-shaped pottery made in the late Edo period of Japan. This will be a hanging vase. Pour water directly into this and decorate the flowers. Also, perhaps this is a pottery called Seto-yaki. Seto is an ancient kiln located in Aichi Prefecture. Various shapes and colors were produced there, and in the late Edo period, dark glazed pottery was also produced. When a dark brown glaze is applied, the areas with thick glaze look black, and the areas with thin glaze look brown. I put water directly into this and left it for a day, but there was no water leakage. I would say it is in very good condition. Although it is a small item, it has a very strong presence. It has a glossy and elegant appearance. There are many types of Seto pottery...

Desk lamp with color half transparent body. It was released in late 90s by Artemide. It's obvious that it was influenced from first generation iMac released in 1997. Color is red. I...

material: Brass,glass beads,enamel coating size: motif　2.2cm / weight 5g / one size fits all Ring size : Free This ring looks like a flower blooming on your finger. The white color...

■Item No: 22001210 ■Brand: Cartier ■Name: Agrafe Necklace ■Ref.: N7424320 ■Material: 73P diamonds (1.48cts), 750 K18 PG pink gold ■Weight: 18.5g (Approx) ■Neck around: 40cm / 15.74in...

This registration is one of the pottery called Satsuma ware, which was made in Kagoshima Prefecture around the 18th to 19th centuries during the Edo period. (The area with a red circ...

Silk Ikat cushions with rich design and high quality, carefully made one by one in Uzbekistan in Central Asia. Both the front and back sides are hand-woven silk cloth (ikat). All ...

This is an antique Japanese table from the Taisho period. The tabletop is carved from a single piece of keyaki wood and is combined with exquisitely finished octagonal posts. Thoug...

Sculptural wash basin, Daté Kan Stone Design by Okurayama Materiel: Daté Kan Stone Sculpted in the Okurayama's Studio in Miyagi's Prefecture, Japan Each creation is unique due to...

Standing in the Visionary Field, Edition 46/100. Screenprint [13 screens, 13 colors, 13 runs]. Image: 40.8 x 52.2 cm. Sheet: 50.8x 65. Published in 1979 on Hakou-shi paper by Ishida ...